City offers MEA break activities for youth

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The Woodbury Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of programs for the two-day break from school students will endure next week during the Oct. 21-22 Minnesota Education Association teachers conferences.

Skateboard Camp

Experienced instructors from 3rd Lair Skate Park will present instruction on balance, pushing, dropping in, skate park safety and etiquette. A great program for beginners to experts!

Age: 5-14

Ojibway Skate Park

Thursday, Oct. 21

9 a.m. - Noon

$44

Mountain Bike Camp

Adventure outside and experience the brand new mountain bike single-track trails being built at Carver Lake, right here in Woodbury! This guided ride will provide youth with valuable knowledge about bicycle maintenance, safety, riding skills, trail building and trail etiquette.

Age: 10-18

Carver Lake Park

Friday, Oct. 22

9 a.m. - Noon

$25

Journey to the Stars

Instructors from Science Explorers will lead youth as they encounter the planets of the solar system, learn how gravity affects our bodies and conduct fun experiments. Participants will create a glowing space solution to take home as a souvenir.

Age: 6-10

Central Park, Tamarack Room

Friday, Oct. 22

10 a.m. - Noon

$17

Star Wars II Art Camp

Participants will learn how to draw R2D2 and Chewy, recreate the land Luke Skywalker came from, sculpt and design starships, create a treasure box, make light sabors, and more!

Age: 6-10

Evergreen West

Thursday, Oct. 21

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

$70

For more information or to register for these programs call the Parks and Recreation Department at 651-714-3583.

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