No School Oct. 17-18, Events for Kids

From the city of Woodbury:

Keep your youth busy during School District 833 no school days, Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18, by registering for one or more of the City of Woodbury, Parks and Recreation programs listed below:

Science Explorers Great Reactions
Explore the fascinating world of chemistry. Experiment with mixtures that are foamy, soapy and slimy while investigating the difference between chemical reactions and physical changes. Dress for the mess. 
Age:  6-11
Date: Thursday, Oct. 17
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Location: Central Park, Tamarack Room
Fee: $18
Activity # 551272-05

Lego Mania Art Camp
Play and create art with Legos. Participants will construct Angry Birds and other favorite cartoon characters. We will learn art terms and techniques as we work with a variety of art materials and supplies. Each participant will receive a disposable camera to photograph their Lego creations.
Age: 5-12
Date: Thursday-Friday, Oct. 17-18
Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Evergreen West Park
Fee: $63
Activity # 550752-08

Skateboard Camp
3rd Lair Skate Park presents this opportunity for beginners to experts and everyone in between. Camp will include instruction in balance, pushing, dropping in, skate park safety and etiquette. Helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards are required.
Age: 5-14
Date: Thursday, Oct. 17
Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Ojibway Skate Park
Fee: $45
Activity # 551211-05

Geocaching Adventure 
Join us for a morning of exploration as we try to find as many caches as possible. A quick lesson will be given on geocaching and then a full session of hunting for caches. GPS units provided.
Age: 8-15
Date: Friday, Oct. 18
Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
Location: Carver Lake Park 
Fee: $30
Activity # 551250-18

To register, or for more information on any of these programs, contact Parks and Recreation at (651) 714-3583 or sign up online.