04/27/2006: "Summer Programs For Island Youth"

By Didier Gincig

The Orcas Island Recreation Program's summer schedule for island youth and visitors to the island will be mailed to all island box holders.

Hundreds of summer surveys were completed recently by children and parents indicating their summer interests. There will be programs for teens and pre-teens throughout the summer. Locals and guests to the island will interact shoulder to shoulder creating art, learning sports skills, going on field trips, learning how to sail, and having fun during the summer.

The Programs include soccer camp (July 31-August 4), Baseball Camp with a Mariners associate scout (August 7-9), Volleyball Camp (July 11-13), as well as a tennis clinic, Junior Sailing, Shaw Island bike rides, whale watching, bowling, camps and walks for little ones, Tai Chi for teens and adults, cooking classes, teens only events, camping on Patos Island, summer concerts, and more.

The summer schedule will be posted at www.orcasrec.org. Participants will be able to register on-line and a registration form will be in the brochure mailing.

Volunteers may call 376-5339 to be involved. The Orcas Island Recreation Program is a not-for-profit program that is partially funded by San Juan County, and is made possible through the generosity of community donations and grants.