Spring/Summer - City of Crystal

Youth ActivitiesJR. VEHICLEENGINEERING(Activity 6390)In this class for youth enteringgrades 1-3, participants willuse customized LEGO kitsto build projects of slightlyhigher complexity with gearsand motors. Instructor is from AllAbout Learning. Register by July 29.Monday-Friday, August 22-26 ................. 9:00 am-12:00 pmLocation: New Hope Ice Arena, 4949 Louisiana Ave NFee: $111 residents of Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale$118 non-residentsVEHICLE ENGINEERING (Activity 6391)In this class, youth entering grades 4-8 will build up to 13 differentmotorized vehicles capped off with a final project usingcustomized LEGO kits. Vehicles will include everyday vehicles,concept cars, construction machines and more! Instructor isfrom All About Learning. Register by July 29.Monday-Friday, August 22-26 .........................1:00-4:00 pmLocation: New Hope Ice Arena, 4949 Louisiana Ave NFee: $111 residents of Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale$118 non-residentsKIDS’ GARAGE SALE(Activity 6227)Children ages 6-15 can rent a table at theCrystal Community Center Gym to sellsome of their old toys, games, books,sporting goods, etc. for cash (no selling of food). Everyone is invitedto shop. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Limitone table per child. Participant set up will be from 7:30 to 8:15 am.Register early, tables are limited. Register by September 16.Saturday, September 24 ..............................8:30 am-12:00 pmFee: $8/table for residents of Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale$11/table non-residentAugust Science Explorer CampsRegister for both Nature Camp andMechanics of Gizmos & Gadgets and save$14. Those participants registering for bothclasses can bring a bag lunch (refrigerationnot available) and supervision will beprovided.Location: Northwood Park, 38 & Boone Ave (west shelter),New HopeDiscount Fee: $102 residents of Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale$109 non-residents*To receive the discount fee you need to register in person orover the phone.NATURE CAMP (Activity 6392)Youth entering grades 1-5, are you in need of an outdoor natureadventure? Then join Science Explorers as we explore the floraand fauna of our neighborhoods. We will learn to identify localbirds and discover who and what lives in the water. We willalso investigate frogs and learn the difference between bugs andinsects. Wear comfortable outdoor clothes and footwear as wewill hike, experiment, play games, make crafts and more. Registerby August 22.Monday-Wednesday, August 29-31 ...............9:30-11:30 amFee: $58 residents of Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale$65 non-residentsTHE MECHANICS OF GIZMOSAND GADGETS (Activity 6393)How did toys work before batteries? They relied on naturalforces like gravity. Youth entering grades 1-5, put science towork as you explore the how and whys of gravity by experimentingand building gadgets that really work. Register byAugust 9.Monday-Wednesday, August 29-31 ...............12:30-2:30 pmFee: $58 residents of Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale$65 non-residentsSAFETY CAMPJoin us for this popular three-day camp where participants will learn about safety while having a great time! Safety topics will includefire safety, internet safety, water safety, as well as many others. Campers will be randomly placed in groups. Safety Camp issponsored by the New Hope Parks and Recreation Department, New Hope Police Department and West Metro Fire-Rescue District.(The camp will be the same format as 2010, with many returning speakers). Note: The graduation ceremony/dinner is at 5 pm onAugust 11. It is important for the camper to be in attendance. Register with the New Hope Recreation Department at 763-531-5151.Tuesday-Thursday, August 9-11 ..................................................................................................................8:00 am-4:30 pmLocation: Civic Center Park, New HopeFee: $37 residents of Crystal, New Hope (includes shirt, snacks, lunches and graduation)$44 non-residentsCRYSTAL RECREATION DEPARTMENT763-531-005223WWW.CI.CRYSTAL.MN.USWWW.CRYSTALCONNECT.ORG