Have Fun and Learn Something New at Children First Events

Saturday, June 6, 9am-Noon
in Squaw Lake, Round Lake
(where The Harbor Bar used to be)
Take a Kid Fishing Day
Learn basic boating and fishing safety, and how to properly fasten and use a Personal Flotation Device. Also, learn about appropriate bait disposal. Please call with number attending (for accurate lunch planning). Call Julie at 218-659-4239 or Brian at 218-659-4216

Sunday, June 7, 12-3pm
in Grand Rapids, Forest History Center
Trees – Homes for Birds
Build and install nesting boxes, platforms and feeding stations on the Forest History Center grounds. Learn about birds in our area, how to identify them and ways to attract them to your backyard. Make and take home your own birdhouse for your family.
Pre-registration required.
Register online www.getlearning.org or contact Karen at 218-327-5799

Monday through Thursday, June 8-11, 2:30-5:00pm
in Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Area Library Community Room
Book Camp
Explore different methods of making books and create a new book each day. Each day of Book Camp is a separate event, so sign up for one day or all four.
Pre-registration required and limited to 20 campers per day (suitable for children ages 8-11). A snack is served each day.
Call Tracy or Darla at 218-327-8823

Saturday, June 13, 8am-1pm
in Marcell, Clubhouse Campground
Kids Fishing Day
First, a water safety talk by the Itasca County Sheriff’s Department. Next, kids get out fishing! Then, come back and enjoy some games and contests. Lunch is provided, as well as prizes.
Call Jen at 218-246-2123