Brookings-Harbor School District Athletics & Activities Summer Camps

4th Annual Middle School Volleyball Camp

July 24-26 from 9:00 am-11:30 am at BHHS Open: to all students in grades 5-8 (incoming)  Cost: $40  (This is a fundraiser for VB program). Bring: a water bottle, athletic shoes, and volleyball knee pads if you have them. Coaches: BHHS coaches and HS players.This 3 day clinic will offer a combination of fundamental skill development and competitive game play. Link to register. brookings.k12.or.us/apps/pages/athletics 

Questions? Email [email protected]  

All-American Volleyball Camp, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 10-12, BHHS Gym. Contact [email protected] for more information.

More camps are coming soon!

• Jr. Band Camp, Aug. 5-9, AMS
• BHHS Color Guard Camp, Aug. 7-9, BHHS
• BHHS Percussion Camp, Aug. 7-9, BHHS
• BHHS 2024 Bruin Band Camp, Aug. 12-16, BHHS
• K-8 Wrestling Camp, Aug. 19-22. ($25) Information [email protected].

More information on all camps will be posted as it becomes available at https://www.brookings.k12.or.us/apps/pages/athletics 

Local Libraries

Chetco Community Public Library (405 Alder St. Brookings, OR) 541-469-7738 or https://chetcolibrary.org/. 

• Summer Reading Program for Littles Ages 0-5, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Games, crafts entertainment, presenters, fun and educational give-away items.
• Summer Reading Program for Kids Ages 6-12, 3 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25 and Aug. 1. Summer Reading Program weekly events for school-aged children (ages 6-12) feature games, crafts, entertainment, presenters, and fun, educational give-away items.
• Spanish Summer Reading Program/Programa de Lectura de Verano en español, 4 to 5 p.m. Fridays, July 5, 12, 19, 26, and Aug. 2. Summer Reading fun activities in Spanish with stories, games, crafts, entertainment, and giveaway items for every youth who attends. Actividades divertidas de lectura de verano en español con cuentos, juegos, manualidades, entretenimiento y regalos para todos los jóvenes que asistan.

Curry Public Library (94341 3rd St, Gold Beach, OR) 541-247-7246 www.currypubliclibrary.org

• On Mondays-Fridays, June 24-July 12, free sack lunches will be available daily in the library lobby for kids ages 1-18.
• Summer Storytime, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Thursdays, June 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1.   Storytime doesn’t stop during the summer! In fact, it gets even better… we’ll be doing our usual soft start (running late? come anyway!), songs, activities, and stories all with your favorite storytime helpers and the calming presence of Mrs. Barbara and Biscuit the canine reading companion. After stories, going outside (weather permitting) allows us to bring out the bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and outdoor play options too. Even Spike the Library Tortoise loves to join us more frequently in summer!
• STREAMMMtime, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondaysthrough July. This year the same beloved STREAMMMtime program returns with Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math, Music, and new this year- Movement, all in one place, for all ages, and all fun! Drop in anytime on Mondays from 10am-1pm, June 17 through July 29, to experience the magic of self-guided explorative learning in each of these subjects!
• And more! Don’t miss the Summer Reading Closing Carnival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3.

Del Norte Community Library (190 Price Mall, Crescent City, CA) 

707-464-9793 https://delnortecountylibrary.org/

• Bluey Party at the Library! 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Join us at our Crescent City branch for an afternoon of Bluey games, activities, crafts, and more! We'll have a Bluey scavenger hunt and with a prize for those who complete it and even a Bluey tattoo booth, too! So much fun, you won't want to miss it!

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library offers children a free book every month from birth to their 5th birthday. In Del Norte, First 5 is an Imagination Library affiliate and provides this program to all children living in Del Norte County. Books are mailed to enrolled children. 

Families can sign up for both Ready4K texts and the Imagination Library on First 5’s website: www.delnortekids.org.

In Curry County, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library works with Coos-Curry Electric Charitable Foundation to offer children a free book every month from birth to their 5th birthday. Books are mailed to enrolled children. Register to participate https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/ORCURRY/

Free Summer Meals

BROOKINGS & HARBOR

Brookings-Harbor School District will host a Summer Food Service Program Mondays through Thursdays from July 8-31, in the Kalmiopsis Elementary Cafeteria at 650 Easy Street. A to-go bag will also be provided to participants with breakfast for the following day. View menus at https://www.brookings.k12.or.us/apps/pages/menus

Outside of free summer meals, state and local resources are available to support families during this period. Eligible students can access additional support through the Summer EBT (S-EBT) program, which provides additional funds for families to purchase groceries.

Resources to help meet basic needs

- Find a food pantry: foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org

- Learn about government programs and community resources for older adults and people with disabilities: Aging and Disability Resource Connection of Oregon at 1-855-673-2372 or www.adrcoforegon.org.

- Dial 2-1-1, or text your zip code to 898211 (TXT211), www.211info.org

- Text "Food" or "Comida" to 304-304; you will be prompted to enter an address and will be texted back a list of sites near you.

- Use the national Summer Meals Site Finder to search for information about sites near you, including the days and times meals are available. https://arcg.is/1vz1qX

Summer Youth Snack Pack Program: Brookings Harbor Community Helpers, Inc (BHCH) Food Bank and Resource Center) will offer a Summer Youth Snack Pack program for children ages 2-17. The program is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from June 17-Aug. 30. Please come by our Resource Office at 539 Hemlock St, Brookings to pick up your snack pack. For more information, please call our office at 541-469-6988.

DEL NORTE

SEAMLESS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM

Del Norte Unified School District Nutrition Services and partners will run the Seamless Summer Food Program, June 17 through Aug. 9, 2024 ensuring that children and youth receive nutritious meals throughout the summer season. Meals will be distributed 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday to Friday each week at various locations across the county. This program is free of charge and available for kids and teens ages 0-18. Children will be given two meals per pickup, one for breakfast, and one for lunch. It is important to note that children MUST be present to receive meals.

Listed below are the locations where meals will be handed out:

• Bess Maxwell School: 1124 El Dorado Street, Crescent City
• Boys and Girls Club of Klamath: 168 Klamath Blvd, Klamath
• Del Norte Child Care Council (Mon-Fri Except Wednesdays): 212 K Street, Crescent City
• Downtown Farmers Market (Wednesday Only): 190 Price Mall, Crescent City
• Faith Christian Center: 117 Brookings Ave, Smith River
• Family Resource Center of the Redwoods: 494 Pacific Avenue, Crescent City
• Hidden Creek Apartments: 1000 Scenic Creek Drive, Crescent City
• Howonquet Hall (At Playground Area): 101 Indian Court, Smith River, CA 95567
• House of Deliverance: 2455 Oliver Street, Crescent City
• Mountain School: 55 Azalea Ln, Gasquet
• Open Door Health Center: 550 E. Washington Blvd, Crescent City
• Willow Line Taproom: 330 Terwer Riffle Rd, Klamath
• Summer Park Apartments: 1500 Summer Park Court, Crescent City
• Youth Opportunity Center: 1115 Williams Drive, Crescent City

Please note that there will be no meal service on Wednesday, June 19 or Thursday, July 4th, in observance of the holiday.

For more information about the Seamless Summer Food Program or to inquire about specific details, please reach out to Julie Clark at [email protected] or call (707) 464-0246. Additional supporting partners include Community Food Council for DNATL, Wild Rivers Community Foundation, and Champions for Change.

GOLD BEACH

Central Curry School District will host a free summer meals program July 15- August 8, 2024, at Riley Creek Elementary, 94350 6th StGold Beach.

Breakfast will be served from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

• On Mondays-Fridays, June 24-July 12, free sack lunches will be available daily in the Chetco Community Public library lobby for kids ages 1-18.