Summer Resources

Charlie Brown

East Town – 326 4^th Street NE (423.6029)

West Town – 600 1^st Street NW, Suite 108 (424.0065)

Lake Town – 7 South 8^th Street, Clear Lake (357.7277)

Charlie Browns offer a school kid summer camp with weekly themes for activities and adventures.  Activities including swimming, swimming lessons, library programs, field trips and healthy lifestyles learning.  Open to children grades K – 6^th.   Limited space availability and pre-registration is required.  Financial assistance is available.  Drop-in care is also available throughout the summer.  Contact the Charlie Brown nearest you for more information.

 

Girl Scout Council of North Iowa

601 South Illinois Avenue

423.3044

The Girl Scouts offer year round programs.  Events include summer camp, troop meetings, badge workshops, older girl trips, overnights and events for the entire family.  Girl Scouts is open to all girls aged 4 – 17 with many opportunities for adult volunteers.  Financial assistance is available for registrations and camp.  Girls can earn product sales credit by selling nuts and cookies to also help pay for events.  Call the Girl Scout office to find out more about Girl Scouts!  “Where Girls Grow Strong”  For more information, please visit www.niowagirlscouts.org

 

Hobby Lobby Creative Center

1510 South Federal Ave

423.5100

A variety of craft and hobby activities scheduled throughout the summer for children of all ages.  Contact Becky Carr @ Hobby Lobby for more information, dates, times and costs.

 

Lime Creek Nature Center

3501 Lime Creek Road

641.423.5309

Toddling Into Bugs! Saturday May 21, 10 -11:00 A.M. Lime Creek Nature Center (Ages 3 And Younger);

Family Fishing Fun Thursday, May 19, 6 P.M. Wilkinson Pioneer Park, Rock Falls; Hot Dogs And Fishing Equipment (If Needed) Supplied; Canoe Float Monday, May 23, 6:30 P.M. Shellrock River Greenbelt; Canoing Instruction And Limited Canoes Available; Day Camps - Outdoor Adventures! June 13 - 17, 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. Lime Creek Nature Center (5^th & 6^th Graders); Those Amazing Animals! June 20 - 24, 9 - 11:30 A.M. Lime Creek Nature Center (3^rd & 4^th Graders).  Space limited and pre-registration required.  Contact Todd Von Ehwegen (Environmental Education) at Lime Creek for costs and more information.  Information regarding all programs is also available at www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us/conservation

 

MacNider Art Museum

202 2^nd St SE

421.3666

A variety art-related classes and art camps for children pre-school through high school throughout the summer @ the Art Museum.  Costs are varied per activity.  Pre-registration required.

MacNider Arts Festival 06.11.2005-06.12.2005; Family Day (06.11.2005) offers a variety of family art activities; food and entertainment; no charge for Arts Festival; some activities have supply costs.  Kids Club Program is a free program for children ages 5-12; meets monthly all year long; pre-registration required; enrollment throughout the year.  For further information about all MacNider Art Museum activities contact Linda Willeke or visit www.macniderart.org

 

Mason City Gymnastics Academy

517 1^st Street NW

641.423.8331

Open for 10 weeks Monday-Thursday during the summer.  Private and group sessions and lessons.  Day camp programs in the afternoons.  Programs are tailored to the child’s age and ability.  Programs available for boys and girls from 18 months to 18 year.  Also has cheerleading classes and a cheerleading camp for girls aged 8-14 in June.  Pre-registration required for all programs offered throughout the year.  Registrations cannot be taken over the phone, but applications can be mailed upon request.  Costs vary depending on age, frequency and program.  For more information contact the Academy.

 

Mason City Parks & Recreation Department

22 N Georgia Avenue (Mohawk Square)

641.421.3673

Swimming & lessons, sports, activities, health & wellness programs, mentoring

Ages 3 – 18

Do not need to be resident of Mason City to participate

Lots of free activities, organized events and sports opportunities

More information and registration available at www.masoncity.net

 

Mason City Police Department Bike Safety Rodeo

78 South Georgia Ave

641.421.3639

Bike Rodeo for children 12 and under:  riding safety course, free drinks & cookies, safety videos.  A limited number of free bike helmets available on a first-come, first-served basis.  All children who complete the safety course will be eligible to win one of 4 new bicycles.  Contact Officer Jeremy Ryal at the Department’s Community Services Office or email communityservices@mcpolice.org.  No cost or pre-registration required.

 

Mason City Public Library

225 2^nd Street SE

421.3668

Children’s Room – Dragons, Dreams & Daring Deeds Summer Reading Program (babies through 6^th Graders); Joust Reading Program for 6^th – 12^th grade.  All Library programs are free to children; do not need to be a library member; Thursday Thrills entertainment at 10:30 & 1:30 in Mason City Room, must have ticket to attend; space is limited.  For tickets to Thursday Thrills or for more information contact Katherine Rogers– Children’s Director or visit www.mcpl.org

 

Mystic Lanes

2571 4^th Street SE

423.4375

2 Generations Bowling League for children and adults on Thursdays @ 6:30; Youth Bowling Leagues on Thursdays/Saturdays 10:30 a.m.; Summer Youth Pass Card – 1 free game and shoe rental every day before 6:00 p.m. ($5.00 for summer pass);  Summer Bowling Camp August 15^th -19^th (ages 7- 17); Open bowling throughout the summer ($1.75 per game before 5:00 p.m; $2.25 evenings; shoe rentals $1.25).  Pizza and snack bar food available.  Smoke-free days on Sundays for family activities.  Private and group lessons available throughout the summer.  For more information or to schedule birthday and bowling parties, contact Mystic Lanes at the Bowling Alley or via email at mysticlanes@qwest.net

 

North Iowa Area Community College

500 College Drive

422.4358; 888.GO NIACC, ext 4358

Mind Mania @ NIACC for kids grades 4-8 from June 20 – June 24 (9:00 – 4:00); Lunch provided; mornings for fun and learning followed by high energy activities in the afternoon.  Space limited.  Pre-registration is required ($99 fee due at time of registration).  For more information contact NIACC or visit www.niacc.edu/summer

 

Regional Health Education Center

1000 4^th Street SW

422.7100; 800.433.3883 ext 7100

Babysitting Clinic (Course No. JC05109SNT200506); June 3, 2005 (8:30-4:00) for children ages 11 and older; $25.00.  Pre-registration required by June 2^nd and space is limited.  Contact NIACC (422.4358) to register or Regional Health Education Center for more information. 

Contact Regional Health Education Center (422.7100; 800.433.3883x7100) for more information.

 

River City Specialized Activities

202 1^st Street SE

424.7018

Offering a wide variety of activities including bowling, overnight camping, miniature golf, day camps, YMCA outings, organized outings to Twins baseball night games (07.19 & 09.02.2005); craft activities; airplane sightseeing trips, etc. for children ages 5-18 with mild or moderate disabilities.  Costs are varied per activity; Applications are required for pre-registration to all activities (including physician certification of disability).  Available to all children in north Iowa within a 50 mile radius of Mason City.  Transit assistance available.  River City Specialized Activities provides respite care to parents through the HCBS respite waiver.  For information on summer activities and outings or respite care, please contact Amy Paulson.

 

Rolling Acres Christian Reformed Church

340 20^th Street SW

424.1369

Vacation Bible School – June 20 - 24; 9:00-12:00, ages 4 (by 09.15.2005) -5^th grade completed (2005).  Children do not need to be member to come.  Free to all children.  Pre-registration requested, but not required and walk-ins welcome.  Youth Bible Camp (overnight) July 25 – 29^th in Eldora for graduates of grades 6^th – 12^th ($225).  Games and speakers; For more information regarding Vacation Bible School or the Youth Bible Camp contact the church (24/7 to leave a message; or Secretary hours M-Thurs 9:00-12:00 to talk with someone). 

 

Stebens Children’s Theatre

616 North Delaware Avenue

424.9802

Offering a variety of theatre classes for kids ages 3 – 18 and a variety of levels;  Summer workshops are also available  Visit the theatre for several favorite children’s plays including Sleeping Beauty.  Call the theatre for more information on the cost and times for classes, workshops and plays or visit www.stebens.com

 

Trinity Lutheran Church

213 North Pennsylvania Avenue

423.0536

Vacation Bible School for ages 3 (must be potty-trained) through 6^th grade July 11-14.  Suggested donation of $5 per child per week (with a $10 maximum per family); Offerings will be taken at opening worship each day.  Do not need to be member of Trinity Lutheran Church to attend Vacation Bible School.  For more information contact Marty Greder, Education Director, at the Church or via email at marty.greder@ecunet.org

 

Visions for Tomorrow

Course program for caregivers of children with brain disorders provided free of charge.  For more information contact Ann (641.713.4482), Julie (641.420.1740), Shelley (641.582.8023) or Colette (641.713.4327) or email at namieducation@mchsi.com

 

YMCA

1840 South Monroe Ave

422.5999

A wide variety of day camps tailored to children aged pre-school through 8^th grade throughout the summer.  Open to all children; discounts available to children of YMCA member families.  Varied costs depending on camp and activities.  Pre-registration required and space is limited. 

New this year is a summer basketball league for boys & girls aged pre-school through 6^th grade.  Cost is $40.00 per child for non-members and $20.00 for members. 

For more information abouyt YMCA activities contact Darcy Hovenga at 422.5993 or visit www.masoncityymca.org