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Show Wednesday, June 24, 2009 DAILY 17 HERALD R LEARNING FUN Kennecott Copper Mine Places to Visit equivalent weight of about 50 cars in singlebite. D Address: Approximately 35 miles northwestof Provo. Teach your kids abouta lo- cal man-made phenomenon Visit www.kennecott.com for a mapwith driving directions. Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon Mine, a mineso big it can be seen by the space shuttle astronauts as they pass over the » Hours: Opento the public from April 1 to October 31, United States. The local mine has pro- seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. duced more copper than any » Phone Number: (801) 204- minein history andvisitors get to view into the 3/4-mile- 2025 deep site firsthand. At the visi- » Web site: www.kennecott. tor’s center, guests also can com see trucks that are larger than ‘MARIO RUIZ/Daily Herald many houses,andelectric shovels that can scoopup the » Cost: $5 per passenger vehicle Local berry farm toseveral pick-your-own ber- While enjoying the delicious produce that summerhas to ry farms for a hands-on learning experience that benefits the brain and the body For a good list of local Daily Herald | Leilani Peterson, a guide at Timpanogos Cave National young boy attempts a maneuver on a barat the American ron Fitness Center in 2007. | Monument,takestickets at the cave entrancein 2008. Recreation center fitness classes This summer, teach your children a newskill that will Timpanogos Cave National Monument Study geologylike centerfor morelearning ex- neverbefore with a trip to ) Address: Locatedin Monument, located in Ameri- American Fork Canyon, approximately 25 miles north keep their minds and bodies Timpanogos Cave National centers throughout Utah Coun- can Fork Canyon. With an active. Local city recreation abundance ofhelictites — a ty are offering fun summer coursesin a variety of topics. spiraling cave formation that | seems to defy gravity — uniquely colored formations and an incredible view, the cave is a great destination for your budding scientist For example, the American Fork Fitness Center (www. afcity.com) is offering IttyBit- ty Sports for ages 3-5, as well as swimminglessons, while Payson Recreation Center Thetour begins with a steep, paved hike covering 1.5 (www.payson.org) is offering danceclasses for pre-school ageand older. Contact your local recreation center for a list of classes near you. miles with anelevationthat File photo Samantha Frazier sings during a mock audition at a summer campat the SCERA Center for the Arts in 2006. Drama and the arts at the SCERA starts at 1,065 feet and endsat an elevation 6,730 feet above hibits, a theater and information desk. | of Provo. Visit the Website for driving directions. » Hours: May through Labor Day, 7 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. First hike time to caves is at 7:30 a.m., last hike time to ASHLEY FRANSCELL/Daily Herald the caves at 4:30 p.m. Cave tours areavailable throughout the day. ) Phone: (801) 756-5238 offer, take the opportunity to teach your kids where their food comes from andhowitis ) Web site: www.nps.gov/tica sea level. Visitors then get a » Cost: $6 for admittance to break from the heat as they American Fork Canyon, Cave grown. Utah Countyis home enjoy the 45-60minute educa. tour fees are $7 adults 16 tional tourof the cave system. and older, $5 ages 6-16, and Before heading back home, $3 ages 35. be sure to stop bythevisitor's berryfarms, visit www.pick yourown.org/UT.htm. | Involve your child in the arts throughoneofthe summer camps at the SCERA Center | for the Arts, Classes cover a multitude oft art, theater, orchestra, woodturning and playwriting. Manyof these camps also offer opportunities for attendees to showcase their skills in performance for family andfriends, File photd » Address: 745 S. State St., File photd Orem Visitors checkout dinosaur bonesat Thanksgiving Point » Phone: » Web site: | Children check out a blue-tailed monitorlizard during a show at the MonteL. Bean Life Science Museumat BYU in 2005. (801) 225-ARTS www.scera.org Science classes at Thanksgiving Point Childrenwith a passion for science andpaleontologywill enjoy Monday night classes at the Thanksgiving Point Mu seum of Ancient Life. For the cost of admission, you will enjoy an evening at the museum as well as a hands-on class the Te pet at the Monte L. Bean LifeSci. ence Museum. » Address: 645 E. 1430 North, BYU campus, Provo served and mounted animals. D Hours: 10a.m. to 9 p.m. For a fun diversion that will keep you out of the heat guest artist followed by musical entertainment, For more information about programs and dates, visit the Website www.sma.nebo.edu. spend the afternoon at the hunt for bones and a chance to With a large permanentcol Springville lection portraying a variety of ) Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 styles and mediums, the mu Springville Museum of Art design your own dinosaur egg seum will teach your children » Address: 3003 N. MARIO RUIZ/Daity Heraic Jeniel Zimmerman listens Thanksgiving Way, Lehi » Hours: Monday nights from 57. during the Summer Reading Program kickoff on June 2 » Phone: (801) 766-5013 » Web site: www. thanksgiving point.com » Cost: $10 adults, $8 ages 3:12 Locallibrary summer reading Encourage your kids to read all summerlong byenrolling ina library summer reading program. Many libraries of Kid Time at the Covey Center for the Arts Specifically geared toward fer prize incentives for books read, so check with your local library for information about a program near you youngerchildren, Kid Time at the Covey Centerfor the Arts is a great opportunity for about art history and help them develop an appreciation for artwork. ThroughJuly 5, the mu seum will be showcasing its 85th Annual Spring Salon, featuring some of the best Utahartists. If you arelooking for an interactive learning experi ence, consider visiting the museum on Community & ) Address; 126 E. 400 South a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays 36 p.m. Closed Mon- days and holidays, except the first Monday monthly from 6-8 Learnabout the animals of of localinsects, plants andfish With a large numberofpre- visitors can walk through ex hibits based onthe life cycles of manydifferent species Spend the eveningat the museum for some fun hands: onlearning at one of the weeklylive animal shows. Your kids will see live rep- Lm) from magic shows, to bubbles and balls and patriotism ALL OF UTAH COUNTY WARTS0CEBRATYUE ) Address: 425 W. Center St. Provo » Hours: Saturdays, 1- 2 p.m. CURaes each Saturday. 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