Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Summer Activity for Kids in Rockwood

So many volunteers and non-profit organizations give their heart to help in Rockwood. Here are a few of the upcoming opportunities for youth and young adults in Rockwood. Contact information can be found on the community calendar link. (you can click on the title and be linked to that page.)

The Rec. Mobile: June 23rd - August 29th. This brings fun activities to various locations in Gresham. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rec Mobile at Vance Park on Thursdays. Soccer, Putt Putt Golf, Basketball, Badminton, scavenger hunts, kite making, UNO Tournaments.

Ascension Lutheran's Free Soccer Clinic - 6/23-6/27 for 3 y.o.- 5th and 6-8 Grade
Participants receive a free t-shirt, water bottle, snacks, shin guards, soccer ball, BBQ
The actual clinic will be held at Portland Lutheran School.

The Good News Health Clinic - July 14 - 18thL Good News Free Summer Camp for Grades 6 - 8
This summer camp includes breakfast and lunch everyday along with projects, sports, music and an opportunity for kids to get involved with local community projects.

This is the wonderful community clinic opened up by Dr. Bob Sayson where he offers medical care to the community regardless of income. The good news health clinic wants to offer more than just health care to Rockwood.

People for Parks, Imaginative Children's Garden - TBA
Gresham's Recreation Bus will be stopping at the garden, located in Vance Park (right next to Park Place Coffee) for various activities through the summer.
Storytime will also be a regular feature at the garden.

City of Gresham, Park Department - Kids' Camps
here's the link: http://www.ci.gresham.or.us/departments/des/parksandrec/kidsCamp.pdf

And, there's always Disc Golf in Vance Park... Discs available for check out here.