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2018 LOPEZ SUMMER WORKSHOPSWORKSHOPS, ACTIVITIES, CAMPS AND ADVENTURES FOR ALL AGES!

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Lopez Island Family Resource CenterPO Box 732Lopez Island, WA 98261

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Lopez Island Family Resource Center‘Strengthening Families for Life’ since 1997

EXPLORE...ON THE WATEROUTDOORSPERFORMING ARTSCREATIVE ARTSTECHNOLOGYSPORTS

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EXPLORE...ON THE WATERSwimming

NEW TEACHERS AND LONGER CLASSES! Five levels of classes are offered this year. Abby Webster (teaching June 18-22) is a Water Safety Instructor and has 7 years of experience teaching young swimmers. Susie Frank (teaching June 25-29) is Red Cross certified in Lifesaving/Lifeguarding/CPR and has 25 years of experience teaching swimming. Age exceptions require instructor approval. Classes meet at Lopez Islander Pool.

Half hour classes: $45 Resident, $55 Nonresident*Forty-five & sixty min. classes: $60 Resident, $70 Nonresident* *Add $5 if registering less than 10 days before class.Parent & Me (Ages 6 mo.-3): Adults, with instructor, join their child in the pool. Learn water safety skills to be comfortable in the water. Session 1: June 18-22 12:00-12:30 Session 2: June 18-22 3:00-3:30 Beginners (Ages 4-5 & 6-7): Introduces kids to group lessons. Promotes a comfortable relationship with the water and class environment while having fun and learning skills. Beginners (4-5; Max. 4): Session 1: June 18-22 1:00-1:30 Session 2: June 18-22 2:30-3:00 Session 3: June 25-29 1:30-2:00

Beginners (6-7; Max. 6): Session 1: June 18-22 12:30-1:00 Session 2: June 18-22 2:00-2:30 Session 3: June 25-29 2:00-2:30

Adv. Beginners (Ages 5-7; Max. 6): Learn basics of swimming, floating & arm movements. Child should be comfortable in the water. Session 1: June 18-22 11:30-12:00 Session 2: June 18-22 3:30-4:00 Session 3: June 25-29 2:30-3:00 Session 4: June 25-29 3:00-3:30Intermediate (Ages 6-9; Max. 8): Teaches front crawl with rhythmic side breathing, backstroke with alternate arms and introduces breaststroke and butterfly. Students must be able to swim the width of the pool unassisted on both their bellies and backs. Teacher is on deck. Session 1: June 25-29 4:00-4:45 Session 2: June 25-29 4:45-5:30Advanced (Ages 9-14; Max. 8-10): Refine swim and breath techniques. May be introduced to shallow entry dives and flip turns. Safety techniques are touched upon. Must be able to swim the length of the pool front crawl with proper rhythmic breathing and backstroke. Teacher is on deck. June 25-29 5:30-6:30

SailingWe will sail Lidos and Splashes. Participants must wear PFDs (provided) and know how to swim. Check our website for more details on clothing and what to bring. Max. 8/sessionMeet: Lopez Islander Marina Dock Fee: $130 Resident, $150 Nonresident. Expires one week before class start (addl. $15 thereafter).

Youth Sailing Ages 9-18 unless otherwise noted Beginner Sailing with Mike Kaminskis and Rowena Wilson-Olivo: The first day will be spent learning the basics of water safety. Each participant will need to demonstrate they are capable of swimming a short distance. Session 1: July 9-13 9:30-12:30

Session 2: July 16-20 9:30-12:30Session 3: July 23-27 9:30-12:30Session 4: August 6-10 9:30-12:30

Intermediate Sailing with Avery Fulford & Rowena Wilson-Olivo: Students must have completed Beginner Sailing or have instructor’s permission.

Session 1: July 9-13 1:30-4:30Session 2: July 16-20 1:30-4:30Session 3: July 23-27 1:30-4:30Session 4: August 6-10 1:30-4:30

Intermediate/Advanced Sailing with Mike Kaminskis and Avery Fulford: Students must have completed Intermediate Sailing or have instructor’s permission.

Date: July 30-August 3 1:30-4:30

Adult Sailing with Corky Searls and Rowena Wilson-Olivo (Session 1) and Mike Kaminskis and Avery Fulford (Session 2 and Intermediate class) Ages: 16-AdultAdult Beginner Sailing: If you would like to learn to sail or want a comprehensive refresher class, this is for you. We will cover terminology and points of sail, rig and de-rig the boats, discuss capsize recovery and basic water safety, and sail the boats around a simple course and return for a safe, gentle docking. Session 1: July 30-August 3 9:30-12:30Session 2: July 10, 17, 24, 31 & Aug. 7 5:00-8:00

Adult Intermediate Sailing: For adults and experienced youth sailors who want to increase their knowledge. We will start with review and go from there with instruction to match all levels. Dates: July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1 & 8 5:00-8:00

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Paddling

Sea Kayaking Fundamental Skills Colin DohertyGain or refresh the skills needed to paddle safely and confidently in the waters of the Salish Sea. This popular, fun class is open to all levels. We’ll practice launches, landings, wet exits, a variety of stroke techniques, as well as assisted and unassisted capsize recoveries for single and double kayaks. Included is a NOLS sea kayaking handbook. Bring your own boat, paddle, paddle float and bilge pump and plan on getting wet. Wetsuit recommended. Instructor is a highly certified and experienced kayak guide. Date: July 13-15 Max. 6 Ages: 15-Adult (Ages 13-14 possible with instructor approval.) Fee: $125 Resident, $145 Nonresident (addl. $15 after 7/3)Meet: LIFRC 7:00-9:00 PM (July 13) Odlin Park 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (July 14-15)

Kayak Navigation: Land Instruction Colin DohertyGet the knowledge you need to safely negotiate the local waters with an experienced kayak guide. Unravel the mysteries of tides, currents, charts, GPS and compasses in a classroom setting.Date: July 23-24 6:00-9:00 Ages: 12-Adult Fee: $45 Resident, $55 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/13)Meet: Lopez Library

Sea Kayaking High Seas Adventure & Skills Development With Colin Doherty. Venture out on an educational day trip! Learn appropriate paddle strokes in dynamic water situations, applicable navigation, pod travel, rafting-up, open water kayak switch, towing and more to increase your on-the-water safety preparedness. Destination TBD by instructor with participant input. Bring lunch, your boat, paddle, paddle float & bilge pump. Wetsuit recommended. For safety, Sea Kayaking Fundamentals required or equivalent experience with instructor’s approval. Date: August 10 & 12 Max. 8 Ages: 15-Adult Fee: $85 Resident, $100 Nonresident (addl. $15 after 7/31)Meet: LIFRC 7:00-9:00 PM (Aug 10), TBD 9:00-4:00 (Aug 12)

Seafaring, Voyaging and Camping TripsLopez Seafaring and Voyaging Program leads this rowing/sailing adventure to several marine parks in the San Juan Islands. You’ll spend 5 days on the water aboard the Tern and 4 nights camping on the beach. Learn the basics of sailing and rowing small vessels, as well as seafaring skills such as the use of compass and charts. Details upon registration. Ages: Entering 7th-10th grades Max: 6/tripSession 1: July 24-28 Pre-trip meeting: 7/22 Instructors: Nahja Chimenti and assistantSession 2: July 31-August 4 Pre-trip meeting: 7/29 Instructors: Nahja Chimenti and Brian Goff Fee: $300 Resident, $350 Nonresident (addl. $50 after 7/9)

SUP - Paddle Boarding Jennifer & Shawn McFarland, Sound Yoga and SUP of Anacortes. Boards, paddles, PFDs, and a dry bag for water and snacks provided. Classes meet at Lopez Islander Resort waterfront. Max. 6/class. Ages: 9-AdultFee/session: $40 Resident, $50 Nonresident (addl $10 after 7/22)

Beginning SUP: We will begin instruction on land to become familiar with safety, the board, paddle and basics of paddling. Once we enter the water, we will learn how to paddle seated, kneeling, and standing. Session 1: August 1 10:00-12:00Session 2: August 2 10:00-12:00Intermediate SUP: Intermediate instruction will include refining and improving efficiency of paddling strokes. We will learn turning, moving forward and back on the board, the cross bow turn and the pivot turn. Date: August 2 1:00-3:00

Have fun with friends, read, learn and enjoy the outdoors at Library Summer Camp! Fun summer literacy and enrichment activities will enhance academic skills. Students will participate in book clubs, science and art projects, outdoor games, and other educational activities. Students will also learn life skills by preparing healthy snacks, cooking, and cleaning up daily. Read, invent, create, and discover! Weekly projects will allow kids to build on learning throughout the week. Ample outdoor time will be incorporated. Please bring a sack lunch.Please note: Priority given to Lopez residents through July 9th.

Session 1: July 16-20 Session 4: August 6-10Session 2: July 23-27 Session 5: August 13-17Session 3: July 30-August 3 Ages: Entering 1st-5th grade Full day: 8:30-4AM Half Day: 8:30-12:30 PM Half Day: 12:30-4Half Day Fee: $85 Resident, $100 Nonresident Full Day Fee: $125 Resident, $140 Nonresident (Add $10 fee if registering less than 10 days before class)Meet: Lopez School Music Room Max. 20

LIBRARY SUMMER CAMP (New Full Day Option!)

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EXPLORE...PERFORMING ARTS

Missoula Children’s Theater presents:

King Arthur’s Quest! The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) is returning to Lopez

this summer! MCT is the largest touring children’s theatre program in the U.S. They will delight you with the enthusiasm, cre-ativity, and professional-ism of their production. How does it work? Two tour actors/directors trav-el to Lopez with the set, lights, costumes, props, and make-up – everything that’s needed to put on a

full scale musical, except for the actors! The team will then hold an open audition to entering 1st-12th graders on Monday, June 25th at 10 am and the week’s schedule will be based on the role your child receives. Rehearsals take place Monday-Friday, with King Arthur’s Quest brought to life right on the Lopez Center for Community and the Arts’ stage on Saturday! With your child’s registration in this workshop, you will receive two free tickets to the final performance. Date: June 25-30 Meet: Lopez Center for Community and the Arts 1st-3rd grade fee: $85 Resident, $100 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 6/15). Note: Fee includes 2 tickets to final show.4th-12th grade fee: $105 Resident, $125 Nonresident (addl. $15 after 6/15). Note: Fee includes 2 tickets to final show.

MCT will be offering several other exciting workshops from 9-10 am at Lopez Center for Community and the Arts. Fee/workshop: $15 Resident, $20 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 6/15)

Learn to Improv 3rd-12th GradeParticipation and teamwork are emphasized as students learn to act without a script. This workshop can be geared to all skill lev-els from beginners to more experienced performers. Date: 6/26

Drama Quest 3rd-8th GradeA grand adventure through a jungle awaits! Using active and energetic role-playing in a dynamic group setting, students will develop problem-solving skills by engaging their communication and imagination skills in this fun-focused workshop. Date: 6/27

Let’s Makeup! 1st-12th GradeMakeup is the most basic visual image for all performers. This workshop teaches students of all ages by demonstrating (on a few participants) corrective, character and special effects make-up. Please note this workshop is specific to theatre makeup tech-niques and not a “face painting” experience. Date: 6/28

Make a Marionette Dmitri Carter Create a simple marionette with Dmitri Carter of Northwest Puppet Center. Dmitri has been a puppeteer for decades and has taught several puppet workshops on Lopez. Participants will make a character and develop a skit to present on the final day.Date: July 5-7 1:30-4:30 Ages: 5-AdultFee: $75 Resident, $90 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 6/25) Meet: Lopez School Art Room

What’s Mime Is Yours! Pam PulverExplore Mime and Clown Theatre with inter-national performer and educator, Pam Pulver! Did you know that the robot, moonwalk, and silent film are mime? And physical story-telling is fun? Class includes mime technique, clown walks and routines, physical improvi-sation, scenework and a final presentation. Date: July 16-21 1:00–3:00 Entering 3rd-6th GradeFee: $70 Resident, $85 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/6)Meet: Lopez School Multipurpose Room

Orchestra Camp Naomi VlietThis camp is for beginning to intermediate violinists, violists, cellists, and double bassists. Students will participate in en-sembles, as well as learn technique, theory, and instrument care. Participants should supply their own instruments.Date: July 23-27 1:00-4:00 Entering 5th-12th Grade Fee: $55 Resident, $65 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/13)Meet: Lopez School Max. 10

Girl’s Circus Camp Darcy DuRuzGirl Circus ventures to Lopez from Oregon to present an exciting and highly energetic camp for girls which promotes strong body image, creativity, and team work through skills in the circus arts including: acro, dance, poi spinning, hooping, juggling, sing-ing, stage craft, character development and more. A fun and safe learning community where girls can make new friends, develop increased self-confidence through mastery of skills, and be part of an incredibly creative team. Bring a lunch. Informal demo for parents/friends on last day of camp.Date: July 30-August 3 9:30-1:00 Ages: 7-12 (plus 13 year olds who attended camp last year) Fee: $135 Resident, $160 Nonresident (addl. $25 after 7/20)Meet: Lopez School Gym

Family Music Ingrid VlietCome with your child (or children) and sing, move, and play to-gether! All children are musical, and nothing pleases them more than having a special adult share experiences with them. Learn folk songs, finger plays, and activities to keep making music to-gether throughout the day. Playing together musically is the per-fect medium for families to grow and share joyful connections!Date: August 6-10 9:00-9:50 Ages: 2-5 Fee: $35 Resident, $45 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/27)Meet: Lopez Children’s Center Max. 10

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Northwest Foraging Doug Benoliel and Tamara BuchananWelcome to eating from the wilds! Learn to identify and prepare edible wild plants of the San Juans. The class will include an intro meeting on foraging and a presentation for the Saturday field trip. Doug is the author of Northwest Foraging: The Clas-sic Guide to Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest. Ages: 12-Adult Max. 12Friday, June 1 6:00-7:30 pm Meet: Lopez Library Saturday, June 2 12:30-5:00 pm Meet: TBDFee: $35 Resident, $45 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 5/22)

Lavender Harvest Celebration Susie Teague Celebrate a special herb of the season: lavender! Harvest and make lavender gifts, learn the beneficial properties of lavender, and dance & sing in a lavender circle. Snack will be offered.Date: June 25 9:30-11:30 Ages: 5-7 Fee: $25 Resident, $30 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 6/15)Meet: Whispers of Nature Labyrinth Max. 8

Beach Adventures Elsa LawrenceExplore the beaches of Lopez! Lift up rocks and get an up-close look at the marine ecosystem. Get creative with driftwood art. Each day will be a new beach and new adventure. Put on your rubber boots and get ready to inspect the beach in a new way!Date: June 26-27 9:30-11:30 Ages: 4-5 Fee: $35 Resident, $45 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 6/16)Meet: Odlin Park (Day 1); Otis Perkins (Day 2) Max. 8

Birds and Habitat: Making the Connection With Kathleen Foley, San Juan Preservation Trust. Carpool to private land on the south end of Lopez, and learn to find birds using our senses. Discover the connection between species and their habitat needs, and learn about local wildlife protection. Kids ages 6-12 must sign up with a registered, paying adult.Date: June 28 7:30-10:00 AM Ages: 6-AdultFee: $20 Resident, $25 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 6/18)Meet: Village Parking Lot (near Ursa Minor) Max. 10

Shelter Justin HoneywellWe will explore the art and science of shelter-making with and without tools focusing mostly on building a debris hut style shel-ter. After a brief lecture, we’ll group up to build our own shelters.Date: July 6 9:00-3:00 Ages: 8-Adult Fee: $35 Resident, $45 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 6/26)Meet: Hummel Lake Trailhead Max. 12

Farm, Field, and Forest Jenny NatapowStart the day by feeding llamas and sheep! Next, play hide and seek in the sweet smelling fields, harvest from the garden, and creep through the understory searching for clues and treasures left by wild forest inhabitants. Come explore a place where childhood passion and curiosity have their full range of motion. Date: July 9 2:00-5:00 Ages: 4-5 Fee: $30 Resident, $40 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 6/29)Meet: Entrance to Red Gate Lane Max. 8

Fire Justin HoneywellWe will explore the art and science of primitive fire making, including fire and knife safety and what makes fire work. Leave with a working hand drill and bow drill kit. Knife required.Date: July 13 9:00-3:00 Ages: 8-adult Fee: $35 Resident, $45 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/3)Meet: Southend Market Max. 12

Marine Mammal Awareness Day Rosie Sumner, BLM StaffExplore the wonders of marine mammals using keen observa-tion skills and spotting scopes/binoculars to document animal behaviors. Learn about Leave No Trace and the San Juan Island 7 Principles to “Keep Wildlife Wild”. Art, poetry and storytell-ing will be woven into this experiential day of fun and learning. Date: July 14 10:00-1:00 Ages: 8-Adult Fee: $20 Resident, $25 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/4) Meet: Shark Reef Sanctuary Max. 8

Seaweed Ramble Dr. Ryan DrumJoin phycologist, medical herbalist, and 40-year Waldron home-steader for an enjoyable expedition as we carpool to a private beach. Dr. Drum will identify seaweeds, describing their food, medicinal & ethnobotanical uses as well as harvesting, preserva-tion and safe storage tips. Shellfish license required if harvesting seaweed. No dogs allowed! Ages: 6-Adult (Kids under 13 must register with a paying, registered adult) Date: July 15 10:00-2:00Fee: $35 Resident, $45 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/5)Meet: Agate Beach Parking Lot

A Faerie Went A Frolicking Alaya BattaliaThe forest is a place filled with magic. With a flick of our hand-made wands, we’ll add to the magic of Lopez Hill with songs, dance, and storytelling around our newly made faerie homes! Date: July 17-18 1:30-4:00 Ages: 4-5Fee: $40 Resident, $50 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/7) Meet: Lopez Hill Parking Lot Max. 8

Medicinal & Edible Wild Plant Ramble Dr. Ryan DrumJoin phycologist, medical herbalist, and 40-year Waldron home-steader for a fascinating informative excursion. Examine, iden-tify, and sample many wild plants while Dr. Drum provides ex-tensive ethno botanical info and case histories. Ages: 6-Adult (Kids under 13 must register with a paying, registered adult) Date: July 22 10:00-2:00Fee: $35 Resident, $45 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/12)Meet: Lopez Hill Parking Lot

Beginning Fly Fishing Tom CowanLearn the basics of fly fishing! You will learn about fly fishing equipment (rod, reel, lines, flies, etc.) and the fundamentals of fly casting, knot tying and fishing techniques.Dates: July 23, 25 & 27 3:00-5:00 Ages: 12-AdultFee: $40 Resident, $50 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/13)Meet: Cowan Farm Max. 6

EXPLORE...OUTDOORS

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Learning (and Re-learning) Bridge With Scott Case, Mary Wondra, and Ken Booth. If you’ve never played bridge but enjoy other trick-taking card games, here’s your chance to learn another great game! The instructors will provide a patient, fun environment to share their love of the game. Also a great opportunity to brush up your skills. Each session will highlight a different aspect of the game while providing open-hand learning and practice hands. Date: 5 Sundays, July 15-Aug. 12 6:30-8:30 Ages: 14-AdultFee: $20 Resident, $25 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/5)Meet: Lopez Library Meeting Room Max. 12

Lemonade for Sale! Kelsey NelsenSummertime sure is hot! We’ll make in clay everything you need to make a thirst-quenching batch of lemonade. Use rolling, coiling and pinching techniques to make lemonade pitchers, lemon juicers and a set of cups.Date: July 23-24 10:00–12:00 Ages: 4-6Date: July 23-24 2:00-4:00 Ages: 7-11Fee: $50 Resident, $60 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/13)Meet: Community Clay Studio Max. 8

European Woodcarving Chuck Schietinger This class uses tools and techniques that have not changed in over 600 years. Students learn mostly by carving in hard and soft woods, studying the work of other carvers, and watching the teacher carve. You will learn safe ways to use classic European woodcarving tools. Each student will complete a carving. Date: June 20-22 9:15-11:45 Ages: 14-Adult Fee: $65 Resident, $80 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 6/10)Meet: Instructor’s Studio Max. 8

String Games Ellen PetersonLearn string games such as Cat’s Cradle, the Teacup and Witch’s Broom, as well as string stories from around the world. The day will include group games, string-themed crafts (string games, weaving on lap looms, braiding), & free play. Date: July 9-12 1:00-5:00 Ages: 6-10Fee: $80 Resident, $95 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 6/29) Meet: Sunnyfield Farm

Wet-On-Wet Watercolor Painting Ellen PetersonThis way of painting is particularly suited to young children, although it is used by all ages. Quality watercolor paper is soaked in water, placed on a board, and the excess water sponged off. Liquid watercolor paints are then used. Children start with one primary color, then do paintings combining two. They discover a mesmerizing experience of resulting secondary colors!Dates: July 10-12 9:15-10:15 Ages: 3-4Fee: $25 Resident, $30 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 6/30) Meet: Sunnyfield Farm Yurt Max. 8

EXPLORE...CREATIVE ARTS

Outdoor Living Skills Nathan DonnellyLearn the basics of shelter & knots; use of fire and bushcraft tools; water, food & hygiene; navigation & getting found; and Nature Awareness/attitude. Knife & pruning saw recommended.Date: July 23-27 9:00-12:00 Ages: 9-12Fee: $85 Resident, $100 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/13) Meet: Lopez Hill Max. 8

Nature Awareness Game Day Justin Honeywell We’ll play games all day and push the bounds of awareness and silliness. Get dirty and a side ache from all the laughing!Date: July 27 10:00-2:00 Ages: 6-8 Fee: $25 Resident, $30 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/17)Meet: Lopez Hill Parking Lot Max. 12

Explore Watmough with Ranger Rosie Rosie SumnerJoin our San Juan Islands National Monument Ranger for a fun, interactive hike. We’ll explore the beauty of special species inhabiting the island and surrounding waters. Kids will learn about the environment and how to be “Leave No Trace” experts.Date: July 28 10:00-1:00 Ages 6-10Fee: $20 Resident, $25 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/18)Meet: Watmough Bay Trailhead Max. 8

Nature Play and Discovery Elizabeth EntermannExplore where the forest meets the sea with new and old friends. Go beach combing and frolic in the forest, create art, play in the sand, share snack, and sing songs. Parents may stay or leave.Date: July 31 & August 2 9:30-11:30 Ages: 2-4 Fee: $30 Resident, $40 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/21)Meet: Odlin Park - lower lot Max. 10

Way of the Scout Justin HoneywellDelve into the history and lineage of the Lipan Apache Scout So-ciety. We will explore the art and science of tracking, awareness, bird language, camouflage, and invisible movement through the woods. Knife & earth-tones clothing required.Date: August 3, 10 & 17 9:00-3:00 Ages: 10-Adult Fee: $90 Resident, $105 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/24)Meet: Southend Market Parking Lot Max. 12

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Zendoodle (Two ages!) Rick WigreZendoodle is an easy method of focusing and relaxing on drawing using repetitive pattern to create beautiful art. Anyone can create zendoodle designs, from non-artists to advanced art students. Create ink drawing designs in a short period of time.Date: July 18 10:00-11:00 Ages: 12-17Date: July 20 10:00-11:00 Ages: 18-AdultFee: $15 Resident, $20 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/8)Meet: Lopez Library Meeting Room Max. 12

Learn to Sew Claudia BradleyHave you always wanted to learn how to sew? Discover how to take care of the machine, thread it, wind bobbins, use basic stitches and safety. Use a pattern to cut out and sew projects like a windsock, tote bag, t-shirt, shorts, leggings or easy knit dress. Date: July 16-20 10:00-12:00 Ages: 8-12Fee: $75 Resident, $90 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/6)Meet: Lopez School Art Room Max. 6

Children’s Baking Classes Demetria ProvatasBaked Doughnuts for Ages 4-6: Make your own baked doughnuts with local fresh fruit glaze and naturally dyed sprinkles (no nuts!) in this fun-filled baking class. Mix and measure to create doughnuts made with local organic flours. Date: July 24 9:30-11:00 Cinnamon Rolls for Ages 5-7: Create a whole-grain dough with maple syrup sweetened cinnamon filling, topped with cream cheese icing! Learn the basics of measuring and mixing and the process of how cinnamon rolls are rolled, sliced, and baked. Date: August 7 9:30-11:00 Fee: $25 Resident, $30 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/15 or 7/28)Meet: Lopez Children’s Center Max. 6

Arts Mini-Camp Alaya BattaliaLet’s make whacky art! Come join us for art and adventure as we experiment with crafting art creations of all shapes and sizes. Date: July 25-27 9:30-11:30 Ages: 3-4Fee: $45 Resident, $55 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/15)Meet: Lopez Children’s Center Max: 8

Artapooloza! Elsa LawrenceGet crafty with many art mediums. Try out collage, painting, drawing, and more. Let your creativity flow and your hands get dirty as you delve into the world of mixed media art!Date: July 31-August 2 9:00-11:00 Ages: 5-7Fee: $45 Resident, $55 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/21)Meet: Lopez Children’s Center Max: 8 Adventures in Art Debbie CollinsDo you enjoy creating amazing, colorful and unusual art? How about making homemade ice cream? Join Debbie for this fun, imaginative workshop! Projects may include water bottle wind spirals, marshmallow catapults, yarn bowls, paint stir stick flags, bird feeders, scream art faces, homemade ice cream, and more!Date: August 6-10 1:00-2:30 Ages: 7-12 Fee: $60 Resident, $75 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/27)Meet: Lopez School Art Room Max. 12

Flower Workshop Susan BillCut flowers from the beautiful field and make a head wreath, corsage, or bouquet with ribbons. A great mother/daughter class!Date: August 8 1:30-3:30Fee: $30 Resident, $35 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/29)Meet: Arbordoun Ages: 9-Adult Max. 10

Singing Outdoors Rosie Sumner and Mehgan HeroldCome sing outside and learn some simple harmonies with friends while exploring the great outdoors. Voices love to echo outside. Maybe we can find an eagle or thrush to harmonize with!Date: August 9 9:30-12:00 Ages: 7-10Fee: $20 Resident, $25 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/30)Meet: Spencer Spit State Park Max. 6

Robotics Summer Camp Willem ScholtenExploring Robotics with VEX IQ Ages: 5-8Use the innovative VEX IQ Robotics system to build the is-land’s largest ping-pong ball crazy machine! Can we get the ball to beat gravity and go up and down a hill? How do we build a tower tall enough to give a ball a great starting speed? Be creative and learn fun engineering tricks along the way!Intro to the New VEX IQ Competition Game Ages: 9-13Learn about this year’s VEX IQ competitive game and design high performing robots to play it. Examine choices engineers are faced with as they construct robots, like how to lift an object and place it with accuracy and how to build a fast, ma-neuverable and strong drive base. Join us for robotics fun!

Date: July 2-3 Ages 5-8 9:00-12:00 Ages 9-13 1:30-4:30Fee: $65 Resident, $80 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 6/22) Meet: Lopez Island Community Church Max. 12

Make Your Own Movie Sue DuMondYou will learn the basic skills of video production and how to direct, shoot and edit your own video. We’ll supply the camera and editing equipment and you’ll produce the movie!Dates: July 24-26 Ages: 8-12 1:00-4:00Fee: $65 Resident, $80 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/13) Meet: LIFRC Computer Lab Max: 6

EXPLORE...TECHNOLOGY

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Youth Basketball Shane and Jessie Patrick Develop your basketball skills/fundamentals in this energetic workshop! We will work on ball handling, shooting and all around offensive/defensive skills.Date: Tuesdays/Thursdays, from June 19th-July 27th K-5th grade: 9:00-10:30 6th-12th grade: 10:30-12:00Fee: $30 Resident, $35 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 6/9) Meet: Lopez Island School Gym Max. 15

Golf Clinic Lopez Island Golf Course InstructorsLearn the fundamentals of grip, stance, swing, ball contact, putting, chipping and driving. Emphasis will be on learning the basics of golf in a creative and fun environment. Bring a 7-iron golf club and putter if you have them. If you need to borrow any clubs, let us know at time of registration.Date: June 26-28 2:30-4:30 Ages: 8-AdultFee: $50 Resident, $60 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 6/16)Meet: Lopez Island Golf Course Max. 12

British Mini-Soccer Camps British Challenger CoachesFun games, competitions & challenging skill-building activities with British coaches will captivate & enlighten young players! Dates: July 9-13 Ages: 4-6 Session 1: 9:00-10:30 Session 2: 10:40-12:10Fee: $99 Resident and Non-Resident (addl. $10 after 6/29)Meet: Lopez School Soccer Field

British Challenger Soccer Camp British Challenger CoachesIncredible British coaches make learning fun! They focus on the Challenger Way, which challenges players to improve with maximum fun: no line drills or long speeches, lots of encouragement, teamwork, self-discipline and sportsmanship! We’ll do individual foot skills, technical drills, small sided games, coached scrimmages and daily tournament play. Ages: 6-16

Dates: July 9-13 9:00-12:00 Fee: $132 Resident and Non-Resident (addl. $10 after 6/29)Meet: Lopez School Soccer Field

British Multi-Sport Camp British Challenger CoachesTry out games that kids on the other side of the Atlantic play! Campers will learn skills like tag rugby, rounders, cricket, and netball, and then jump into all action games and scrimmages. Dates: July 9-13 1:00-4:00 Ages: 6-16Fee: $132 Resident and Non-Resident (addl. $10 after 6/29)Meet: Lopez School Soccer Field

Full Day Brit. Sports Combo: Soccer AM & Multi-Sport PM Dates: July 9-13 9:00-4:00 Ages: 6-16Fee: $199 Resident and Non-Resident (addl. $10 after 6/29)Meet: Lopez School Soccer Field

EXPLORE...SPORTSMountain Biking for Beginners Kerby PhelpsLearn skills to safely climb and go down hills, and navigate over roots on the twisty trails of Lopez Hill. A mountain bike in good operational order, bike helmet, and water are required. Date: July 14 1:00-4:00 Ages: 9-12Fee: $20 Resident, $25 Nonresident (addl. $5 after 7/4)Meet: Elementary School Parking Lot Max. 10

Pickle Ball Clinic (Two Age Groups!) Zach WalterAre you looking for a sport with more movement than ping-pong, but is easier, quicker and less strenuous than tennis? If so, than pickle ball is the sport you are looking for! Pickle ball is played on a small court and involves the use of a large paddle and a ball that resembles a plastic whiffle ball. It can be played in singles or doubles, but has a different set of rules than ping-pong or tennis. Come join the clinic to learn footwork, techniques for hitting the ball, rules of the game, and engage in real match-play!Date: July 16-20, optional “for fun” tournament on July 21 Ages 7-12: 9:30-11:00 Ages 13-Adult: 11:15-12:45 Fee: $45 Resident, $55 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/6)Meet: Lopez School Tennis Courts Max. 10

Junior Tennis Jill Toney Dann and Kirm TaylorWe’ll combine fun activities with sound fundamentals to get the kids off on the right foot! Kids will learn tennis basics, which can be practiced on the court or even at home! Regular attendance strongly requested. We have extra tennis racquets for those that do not have their own.Date: August 6-9 Beginners 10:15-11:45 Ages: 7-12 Intermediate 11:45-1:15 Ages: 7-12Fee: $60 Resident, $75 Nonresident (addl. $10 after 7/28)Meet: Lopez School Tennis Courts Max. 12

Adult Tennis Jill Toney Dann and Kirm Taylor This class is for all levels of players, from brand new to seasoned. We’ll cover proper tennis technique (forehand, backhand, volleys and serves), rally, and have fun while improving our skills for this wonderful lifetime sport. Bring your racket, we’ll supply the balls. Tennis shoes please (no dark soles).Date: August 6-9 1:30-3:00 Ages: 13-AdultFee: $75 Resident, $90 Non-Resident (addl. $10 after 7/28)Meet: Lopez School Tennis Courts Max. 12

Volleyball Clinic Bree SwansonBUMP, SET, SPIKE! Come learn the sport of volleyball! We will be covering the four keys to volleyball; serving, bump passing, set passing, and proper form of spiking on the net. Additionally, players will learn the rules of volleyball. Each day will be full of games, sportsmanship, challenges and fun. This class will be held for beginners; no previous experience necessary. Date: July 23-27 1:00-4:00 Ages 10-14Fee: $55 Resident, $65 Non-Resident (addl. $10 after 7/13)Meet: Lopez School Gym Max. 12

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LOPEZ SUMMER WORKSHOPS BY AGE* Fee listings are for year-round Resident/Nonresident participants. Year-round Resident = participant living on Lopez Island for at least 9 months/year.

Please note: Additional fees for late registration as noted in descriptions.

Age Class Name *Fee: R/NR June July August Page 6 mo.-2 Swimming: Parent and Me (1 & 2) $45/$55 June 18-22 22-4 Nature Play and Discovery $30/$40 July 31 & August 2 62-5 Family Music $35/$45 Aug 6-10 43-4 Arts Mini-Camp $45/$55 July 25-27 7

Wet-on-Wet Watercolor Painting $25/$30 July 10-12 64-5 Swimming: Beginners (1, 2, & 3) $45/$55 June 18-22, June 25-29 2

Beach Adventures $35/$45 June 26-27 5Farm, Field, and Forest $30/$40 July 9 5A Faerie Went A Frolicking $40/$50 July 17-18 5

4-6 British Mini-Soccer Camp 1 & 2 $99/$99 July 9-13 8Lemonade for Sale! (Youngers) $50/$60 July 23-24 6Children’s Baking - Baked Doughnuts $25/$30 July 24 7

5-7 Swimming: Adv. Beginner (1, 2, 3 & 4) $45/$55 June 18-22, June 25-29 2Lavender Harvest Celebration $25/$30 June 25 5Artapooloza! $45/$55 July 31-August 2 7Children’s Baking - Cinnamon Rolls $25/$30 August 7 7

5-8 Exploring Robotics with VEX IQ $65/$80 July 2-3 7K-5 grade Youth Basketball (Youngers) $30/$35 June 19-July 27 85-adult Make a Marionette $75/$90 July 5-7 41-3 grade Missoula Theater Camp $85/$100 June 25-30 46-7 Swimming: Beginners (1, 2, & 3) $45/$55 June 18-22, June 25-29 26-8 Nature Awareness Game Day $25/$30 July 27 66-9 Swimming: Intermediate (1 & 2) $60/$70 June 25-29 26-10 String Games $80/$95 July 9-12 6

Explore Watmough $20/$25 July 28 61-5 grade Library Summer Camp: Full Day $125/$140 July 16-August 17 3

Library Summer Camp: Half Day $85/$100 July 16-August 17 36-16 British Challenger Soccer Camp $132/$132 July 9-13 8

British Multi-Sport Camp $132/$132 July 9-13 8British Soccer AM & Multi-Sport PM $199/$199 July 9-13 8

1-12 grade Let’s Makeup! $15/$20 June 28 46-adult Birds and Habitat $20/$25 June 28 5

Seaweed Ramble $35/$45 July 15 5Medicinal & Edible Plant Ramble $35/$45 July 22 5

7-10 Singing Outdoors $20/$25 August 9 77-11 Lemonade for Sale! (Olders) $50/$60 July 23-24 67-12 Girl’s Circus Camp $135/$160 July 30-August 3 4

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LOPEZ SUMMER WORKSHOPS BY AGE (cont.)Age Class Name *Fee: R/NR June July August Page7-12 Pickle Ball Clinic $45/$55 July 16-21 8

Jr. Tennis: Beginner & Intermediate $60/$75 Aug. 6-9 8Adventures in Art $60/$75 Aug. 6-10 7

8-12 Learn to Sew $75/$90 July 16-20 7Make Your Own Movie $65/$80 July 24-26 7

8-adult Golf Clinic $50/$60 June 26-28 8Shelter $35/$45 July 6 5Fire $35/$45 July 13 5Marine Mammal Awareness Day $20/$25 July 14 5

9-12 Mountain Biking for Beginners $20/$25 July 14 8Outdoor Living Skills $85/$100 July 23-27 6

9-13 Intro to VEX IQ $65/$80 July 2-3 73-8 grade Drama Quest $15/$20 June 27 49-14 Swimming: Advanced $60/$70 June 25-29 23-12 grade Learn to Improv $15/$20 June 26 49-18 Beginner Sailing 1-4 $130/$150 July 9-13; July 16-20, July 23-27, Aug. 6-10 2

Intermediate Sailing 1-4 $130/$150 July 9-13; July 16-20, July 23-27, Aug. 6-10 2Intermediate/Advanced Sailing $130/$150 July 30-August 3 2

9-adult SUP (Beginner or Intermediate) $40/$50 Aug. 1 & 2 3Flower Workshop $30/$35 August 8 7

3-6 grade What’s Mime is Yours! $70/$85 July 16-21 44-12 grade Missoula Theater Camp $105/$125 June 25-30 4

5-12 grade Orchestra Camp $55/$65 July 23-27 4 7-10 grade Seafaring Voyage (Session 1 & 2) $300/$350 July 24-28; July 31- Aug. 4 310-14 Volleyball Clinic $55/$65 July 23-27 810-adult Way of the Scout $90/$105 Aug. 3,10&17 612-17 Zendoodle $15/$20 July 18 712-adult Northwest Foraging $35/$45 June 1-2 5

Kayak Navigation $45/$55 July 23-24 3Beginning Fly Fishing $40/$50 July 23,25,27 5

6-12 grade Youth Basketball (Olders) $30/$35 June 19-July 27 813-adult Adult Tennis $75/$90 Aug. 6-9 8

Pickle Ball Clinic $45/$55 July 16-21 814-adult European Woodcarving $65/$80 June 20-22 6

Learning (and Re-learning) Bridge $20/$25 July 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12 615-adult Sea Kayaking Fundamental Skills $125/$145 July 13-15 3

Sea Kayaking High Seas Adventure $85/$100 Aug. 10 & 12 316-adult Adult Beginner Sailing - Session 1 & 2 $130/$150 July 30-Aug. 3/July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7 2

Adult Intermediate Sailing $130/$150 July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8 218-adult Zendoodle $15/$20 July 20 7

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LOPEZ SUMMER WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION FORM

Participant NameFirst Name Last Name

Course Name(and Session # if applicable)

M / F Grade(In Fall)

Birthdate(if under 18)

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$* Please use appropriate Resident / Nonresident Fees (see last page).

Subtotal of All Fees Due: $

Workshop costs and scholarships are subsidized by grants and annual fundraising. Please consider making a donation.

Your Tax-Deductible Donation to the Summer Workshop Program: $Total Payment Enclosed: $

Balance Due (only if prior arrangements have been made): $

Parent/Guardian Name:_____________________________ Phone: (day)_____________(evening/cell):______________

Permanent Address - Street:_________________________________ City: ______________ State:______ Zip:________

Email of Participant/Parent: ______________________________________(please print clearly in order to receive reminders)

Emergency Contact - Name:_________________________________Emergency Contact Phone: ___________________

Special Needs/Medications: ____________________________________________________________________________

WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY: Note - this form must be signed in order to participate. We are committed to providing a safe, educational and enjoyable experience by taking the appropriate precautions to keep these workshops accident-free. Nonetheless, it is possible that even in the best of circumstances, accidents can happen. Your signature above is to affirm that each participant is in good physical condition. I understand there are inherent risks in the learning process of this activity. I agree to hold the LIFRC, workshop coordinators, instructors and the Lopez School District blameless from any liabilities participants may incur in connection with these workshops. Should I have any questions or concerns about these inherent risks, I’ll speak to the instructor and/or the LIFRC before classes begin. I understand that if I DO NOT want photos or videos of my child or myself to be used by the LIFRC for promotional purposes, I will inform the LIFRC.

PLEASE READ WAIVER BELOW & SIGN HERE:__________________________________________________ _____________ adult participant or parent/guardian signature date

Online Registration is the preferred and fastest registration method.Go to www.lifrc.org to register.

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Registration Options:1. Online Registration (preferred method):

Go to www.lifrc.org and follow the ‘Register for Classes’ link. Credit or debit card required. Once registered, log in any time to access more information about your registered classes.

2. Mail: Send registration form and payment to LIFRC, PO Box 732, Lopez Island, WA 98261. Your registration will be processed within 48 hours of receipt. Please print clearly.

3. Stop by our office: 160 Village Road (above Lopez Children’s Center).

Submit Registration & Fees Early! Some classes have limited space and fill quickly. Every class must meet minimum enrollment 10 days in advance of workshop, or may be cancelled. Be kind to each other and your instructors and register as early as possible! Donations: Our goal is to make it possible for every Lopez child to attend workshops by offering scholarships and keeping workshop fees low and affordable. Grants and annual fundraising support the costs of running the workshops. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Summer Workshops Fund with your registration or online at www.lifrc.org. Resident/Non-Resident Fees: These fees help us sustain these valuable summer workshops for residents and nonresidents alike. Residents are defined as PARTICIPANTS living on Lopez for 9+ months/year.

Receipts, Updates and Wait-lists: You’ll receive an email receipt when you register online or if an email address is included on your mailed registration. If you find a class is full, contact us to be put on a wait-list. We’ll contact you if your mailed registration has full classes, if we have questions, there’s a change in the program, or a wait-listed spot becomes available. Visit www.lifrc.org and our Facebook page for photos and updates. Call us at 360-468-4117 with any questions.

Refunds: Refunds available until 10 days before the workshop (except in emergencies) less a $10 service fee per workshop, except workshops over $200 where a $50 fee applies. To request a refund, submit a Refund Request Form, available at www.lifrc.org. If a class is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances or enroll-ment is less than minimum, we’ll issue a full refund.

Sponsors: The Lopez community continues to be vital to the ongoing success of the LIFRC and Lopez Summer Workshops. We extend a special thanks to the individuals, businesses and organizations that make these workshops possible, including: Friends of Lopez Island Pool, Grace Episcopal Church, Ledger Investments LLC, Lopez Center for Community and the Arts, Lopez Community Church, Lopez Islander Resort, Lopez Island Library, Lopez Island Lions Club, Lopez Island School District, Lopez Island Yacht Club, Lopez Seafaring & Voyaging Program, Lopez Thrift Shop, Sail Lopez, Sunset Builders Supply, and United Way of San Juan County.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

LIFRC’s 10th Annual Fundraiser Event: July 7 from 6-9 pm at LCCA. You are invited to mingle outdoors over delicious international street food and libations and enjoy Award-Winning Poet, Social Justice Educator, and Essayist Merna Ann Hecht! Funds raised at this event will help support the vital work of the Lopez Island Family Resource Center. This event will have limited tickets available starting in June. Visit www.lifrc.org for more details.

Lopez Island Conservation Corps (LICC) Summer Crew: Spend 8 weeks conserving island land-scapes & exploring the environment with LICC. Crew members (middle and high school students) earn a stipend & learn outdoor skills while completing stewardship projects on most of the island’s public lands. Tentatively June 25-August 25, Monday-Wednesday (Full Crew), Ages 14-18 (Thursday), 9 am-4 pm. For more info, contact Nathan Donnelly at: nathan@sjicd.org

Parent/Tot Summer Beach Days: A free, fun social group geared for ages 0-3 and their caregivers! Meets at Odlin Park from 9-11 on Fridays starting in mid-June. Older siblings are welcome.

PO Box 732, Lopez Island, WA 98261 • (360) 468-4117 • lifrc@rockisland.com • www.lifrc.org

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS!