— from The Funhouse —
It’s back to school time and the Funhouse Commons is offering GREAT activities for all ages!
Children under 6 with an adult can come during the daytime for playgroup or Music Together classes.
After school children can participate in knitting club, kids yoga classes, sewing club, homework club, and bike repair classes.
For teens this fall the Funhouse is launching a Jr. Staff program as an opportunity for teens to gain real life job experience and to log volunteer hours. Teens are also invited to join the Funhouse Commons Student Advisory Board to guide youth activity planning. First Meeting: September 9, 3:30 p.m. at the Funhouse.
The 12th annual College Counseling program for high school students and their parents is scheduled for the first week of October and will include college counselors, financial advisors, presentations and individual college counseling sessions for families.
In addition to the After School program, Teen programs, and Education programs, Funhouse Commons has a thriving Mentor program where you can become a mentor for an island youth, apply for a mentor for your child, or be matched with a Skills Mentor for yourself!
Contact the Funhouse at 376-7177 or email: rebecca@thefunhouse.org for more information.
Founded by generous members of the Orcas Island community in 2000, Funhouse Commons is a 501(c)3 non- profit community center with hands-on science exhibits, multi-media labs, art studio, recording studio, climbing wall and much more. Funhouse Commons also provides essential Teen, After School, Education and Mentor programs for the youth of Orcas Island. www.funhousecommons.org
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