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Especially Good for Kids and Teens
ART FOR CHILDREN: To November 18.
Art with Mim first Saturday of the month.
Children’s metalworking with Jerry third
Saturday of the month. Nevada County
Growers Market, North Star House, 12075
Auburn Rd., Grass Valley.
DANCE: December. “The Nutcracker.”
Annual holiday production presented by
Center Stage Dance Studio. Nevada Union
High School Don Baggett Theatre, Ridge
Road, Grass Valley. Information: 271-1200.
grassvalleynutcracker.org
SPECIAL EVENTS
THE CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL: July 15. Lively
Renaissance Faire. Over 20 arts and crafts
tables, strolling minstrels, a bridge-guarding
troll, bevy of fairies, life-sized mechanical
dragon, a wizard, entertainment stage, and
more. Children encouraged to dress in costumes. Pioneer Park, Nimrod Street, Nevada
City. Information: thechildrensfestival.com
SAFE TRICK OR TREAT: October 31. For preschoolers, treats from merchants, free books
at The Center for the Arts, 314 W. Main St.
Downtown Grass Valley. Information:
272-8315. historicgrassvalley.com
DAY OF THE YOUNG CHILD & MAKING KIDS
SAFE CARNIVAL: Spring 2017. Free activities
for children with emphasis on health and
safety. Information for parents. Nevada County Campus of Sierra College, Sierra College
Drive, Grass Valley. Information: 272-2513.
KIDS’ TROUT DERBY: Spring 2017. Free event
for boys and girls through age 12. Lake is
stocked prior to derby. Sponsored by the
Grass Valley Sportsmen’s Club. Nevada County Fair Grounds, McCourtney Road, Grass
Valley. Information: gvsportsmens.org
CAMPS
BEAR RIVER LAND TRUST: Earth Encounters Summer Day Camps, half and full-day
sessions. June 20–24, Indigenous Ways
Camp, ages 7–12. Kids have opportunity
to learn more about the first peoples of
this land. June 27–July 1, Young Naturalist
Camp, ages 7–12. Learn about ecology and
nature. July 25–July 29, Kinder Camp, ages
4–6. Songs, arts and crafts, nature walks,
games. July 25–July 29, Animals, Arts
and Ancestors, ages
9–12. Focus on native
wildlife of the Bear
River and Yuba River
watersheds. Burton
Homestead, Lake Vera
Road, Nevada City.
Information: bylt.org
OTHER BURTON
HOMESTEAD CAMPS:
July 11–15 and July
18–22, ages 6 and up.
Food Love Project, a
Sierra Harvest educational farm teaches
The Children’s Festival
kids where their food
comes from. July 4–8,
July 11–15, August 1–5 and August 8–12,
for ages 7–15 and 4–6. Four Elements Earth
Education (4EEE), tracking, nature awareness, survival, land stewardship. Information: sierraharvest.org and 4eee.org
CENTER FOR THE ARTS: June 13–17, Visual
Art Camp–Paint Like The Masters, ages 8–14.
June 27–July 1, July 11–15, August 1–5,
Circus Camp (The Art of Stillness, mornings &
Aerial Circus, afternoons), ages 8–14.
Theatre Camps: Acting & Musical Theatre:
June 20–14, ages 8–12, no experience
necessary. July 18–22, ages 10–14 and
younger children with approval of instructor.
July 25–29, “Annie Saves the Day,” focus
on performance. Ages 8–14, children 8 & 9
need experience. The Center for the Arts,
314 W. Main St., Grass Valley. Information:
274-8384. thecenterforthearts.org
XIAO MAO (Little Cats): June 20–24. Drama
and Asian Culture Camp for all youth ages 8
and up, sponsored by the Community Asian
Theatre of the Sierra (CATS). Nevada County
Fairgrounds, McCourtney Road, Grass Valley.
Information: xiaomaoclub.org
LIBRARIES
PROGRAMS: Madelyn Helling Library (Nevada City): Family Movie Series, Preschool
Story Time, Sing-along, PAWS to Read,
Lego at the Library, Kids CAN Tech. Grass
Valley Library: Mother Goose Time. Truckee
Library: Toddler Time, Preschool Stories. Bear
River: Game-On (board games and ipads).
KATY HIGHT
THE ARTS
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: At Madelyn Helling, Grass Valley, Truckee Libraries.
Sports theme, “Read for Win.” Includes
special performances like Penny the Clown,
crafts, story times, movies, music and more.
Western Nevada County June 13–July 27.
Truckee June 16 through August.
LIBRARY CONTACTS: Madelyn Helling,
265-7050. Grass Valley, 477-5790 or
273-4117. Bear River, 271-4147.
Penn Valley, 432- 5764. Truckee, 582-7846.
mynevadacounty.com/library
TEENS
NEO: New Events & Opportunities. Strives
to empower youth to make healthy lifestyle
choices through music, art, skill development and recreation. Has a Drop-in Center.
See website for schedule. Offers variety of
activities and workshops for ages 11–18.
NEO hosts about 70 events a year.
June 28: Concert at Drop-in Center.
July 11: NEO Fest, music, art, lounge,
food, activities. 49er Fun Park, Railroad
Avenue, Grass Valley.
Drop-in Center: 139 Joerschke Dr., Grass
Valley. Information: 470-3869. NCNEO.com
CENTER FOR THE ARTS: June 27–July 1,
Teen Songwriting & Performances. Ages
13–19. July 18–22, Teen Writing Matters: A
Summer Writing Camp. Minimum age, 13.
Information: thecenterforthearts.com
ANIME & MANGA OTAKU CLUB: During school
year. Fan club for teens. Grass Valley Library, 207
Mill St. Information: 477-5790 or 273-4117.
All area codes are 530.
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