Free Art Classes at the Library
MAMA: (530) 432-3080 / www.mama.org
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room, Nevada City.
Two Sessions:
1) Children ages 6 - 14 in the Community Room
2) Children ages 3 - 5 with a caregiver in the Children's Library. This class alternates with Clay Play and Art Play.
Storytime
Madelyn Helling Library (530)-265-1538
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Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5): Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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PAWS to Read: Wednesdays 3 p.m.
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Sing-along: Thursdays 4 p.m.
Grass Valley Library - Royce Branch (530) 477-5790
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Mother Goose Time (ages 0-3): Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Truckee Branch (530) 582-7846
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Bilingual stories, songs & rhymes: last Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

Parks & Playgrounds
Minnie Park
Located at Minnie St. and Brighton St., this Grass Valley playground is great for very young children. Structures are not too tall. Playground completely fenced in for safety.
Memorial Park
Located at Colfax Ave. and Race St. in Grass Valley. The park has a an enclosed playground great for older kids, newer structures, and woodchips instead of sand.
Pioneer Park
Located at Nimrod St. and Max Solard Dr. in Nevada City, the Pioneer Park playground is partially fenced in and close to a swimming pool.
Western Gateway Park
Western Gateway Park is located at Penn Valley Dr. and Horton St. in Penn Valley. This is a large, open park with multiple structures.
Camps 2019
(CASA Volunteers note: Child Advocates’ CASA program has been the recipient of multiple donations to create a camp fund. We are able to assist with the cost to send your CASA child to camp. Please reach out to the camp directors and inquire if there is a possibility of scholarships for children who are in foster care or whose families are involved in the dependency court process. Very often camps will work with organizations to offer an opportunity to a child who would otherwise never get the chance to attend their program.)
Camp Rockin U 530-300-8261
Owned by Environmental Alternatives Foster Family Services, located in Dobbins, CA on Lake Francis, ages 7-14
Hiking, Crafts, Fishing, Dance, Drama, Science, swimming pool, and much more
Camp Fire Golden Empire 707-643-4573
17183 Lake Vera Rd. Nevada City, 95959, on Lake Vera
Main office: 401 Amador St. Vallejo, CA 94590
Family camp, Traditional 7 day camps for ages 7-17, CIT (counselor in training) camps for ages 15-17, Teens in Action camps for ages 13-17
Lakefront fun, games, canoeing, archery, crafts
Camp Woolman 530-273-3183
Sierra Friends Center, 13075 Woolman Lane, Nevada City
Teen Leadership Camp for ages 15-17
- Beginner to advanced backpacking
Wombat Camp for ages 9-14
- 3 day overnight backpacking to nearby rivers
Weekly camps June 23-August 6
Fee discounts apply based on family income
Shady Creek Day Summer Camp 530-822-2460
Near Malakoff Diggins’ State Park
2 sessions, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm: 6/24/2019 to 6/28/2019 and 8/5/2019 to 8/9/2019 $180.00
Swimming pool (lifeguard on duty), low ropes course, hiking trails, raptor center, field games, arts and crafts, cooking
Shady Creek Residential Camp 530-822-2460
Near Malakoff Diggins’ State Park
4th – 8th grade, $490
Swimming pool (lifeguard on duty), low ropes course, hiking trails, raptor center, field games, arts and crafts, cooking
Session One: Tuesday, July 15 – Friday, July 19
Session Two: Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 3
Wild Mountain Yoga Summer Camp for girls 530-265-4072
Ages 7-12
July 10-13 from 1:30-3:30pm, July 14 from 10:30-12
$90 in advance or $120 day-of
Gold Country Kuk Sool Won 530-478-1412
ages 5-12, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Martial Arts Adventure Summer Camp
Fox Walkers /4 Elements Earth Education 530-265-2036
Burton Homestead
Ages 4-17
Youth programs throughout the summer and school year, Family Wilderness Camp,
Women in the Woods
Nevada City Parks and Recreation 707-793-2251
Seamans’ Lodge, Pioneer Park
Challenger Multi sports camp, Swim Lessons, Junior Lifeguard Day Camp, Lego Camp, 9:30 am- 1:00 pm
Also - Chess Wizards, Kids Science
Bear River Recreation & Park District Camp Bear River
Bear River High School 530-268-7275
Summer Youth Basketball, Volleyball Camps, Challenger Soccer camps, Lap swimming and more classes and sports for youth and adults.
Kids can attend weekly or for the full 8 weeks
Gold Country YMCA Summer Day Camp 530-760-7019
Memorial Park Clubhouse, Grass Valley
Various programs: Junior Conservationists, Wildflower walks, Celebration of Trails, and a series of Fireside Chats at Inn Town Campground
The Center for the Arts 530-274-8384 or email
Various locations:
Paint like the Masters - Ages 8-14, full day 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Circus Camp Aerial - Ages 8-14, full day 9:00 am to 3:15 pm, Gold Country Gymnastics, Grass Valley
Circus Camp, Juggling Circus - Nevada City School of the Arts
Comedy Camp - Nevada City School of the Arts
Teen Writing Camp - Ages 13-17, partial day camp
Theater Camp - Ages 8-14, partial day camp
Center for the Arts is now collaborating with The Curious Forge
Youth Arts Educational Programming Camp
The Curious Forge, campus of the Nevada City School of the Arts
Ages 8-15, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Toy Design and Hacking - Students need to provide their own laptop, Chromebook or tablet.
Tech Art - 2D & 3D design, CNC technology, 3D modeling, scanning and programming, laser cutting, and E textiles
Scholarships are available.
ArtsCool for Kids and Teens 530-274-7000 or email
Artist Studio “ASIF”, 940 Idaho Maryland Road, Grass Valley Art Camp 1 June 17-21
Art Camp 2 June 24-28
Art Camp 3 July 8-12
Art Camp 4 July 15-19
Summer Camps fill early. To receive information about classes/camps, please email Denise Wey
The Great Neo Camp 530-273-4059
The Great Neo Camp is following in the footsteps of the Great Summer Youth Academy. It is a week long summer day camp that teaches life skills through FUN activities and experiences within the Grass Valley/Nevada City community.
Children entering 6th through 8th grade ONLY for next school year are eligible for the program.
6th grade camp: July 8-12
7th/8th grade camp: July 15-19
Applications are available beginning APRIL 1st at the Family Resource Center and online at ncneo.org
Applications are due by MAY 17, 2019
Delivered or mailed to:
PARTNERS Family Resource Center
235 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, 95945
or to:
NEO
139 Joerschke Dr.
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Participants are chosen by lottery after the application deadline.
Call or stop by the FRC for more info
Camp Augusta 530-265-3702 or email
17530 Lake Vera Purdon Rd., Nevada City
Ages 8-16
See website for videos and camp choices
Mini Camp - 3 days/ 2 nights
Resident Camp - 1 or 2 weeks
Wilderness trips, Family Camps
Museums
Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum (530) 470-0902
5 Kidder Ct., Nevada City
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday - Tuesday (May 1 - October 31)
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday - Sunday (November 1 - April 30)
Firehouse No. 1 Museum (530) 265-5468
214 Main St., Nevada City
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1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday (May 1 - October 31)
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By appointment (November 1 - April 30)
North Star Mining Museum (530) 273-4255
933 Allison Ranch Road, Grass Valley
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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, (May 1 - October 31)
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By appointment (November 1 - April 30)
By the Month
January (indoor activities for winter)
The Artist Workshop 530-272-1937
120 Mill St, Grass Valley, CA
Paint ceramic pottery, canvas, or make a mosaic.
Funfinity Indoor Playground 530-888-7822
11905 Dry Creek Rd., Auburn
Roller King 916-783-0918
889 Riverside Ave. Roseville
Indoor roller skating sessions
February (indoor activities for winter)
Prosperity Lanes 530-274-6484
420 Henderson St. Grass Valley
Bowling and arcade
The libraries offer a variety of reading and technology activities for all ages.
March
Family Resource Center activities
235 S. Auburn St. Grass Valley
530 273-4059
10862 Spenceville Rd. Penn Valley
530 432-1118 ext. 249
18847 Oak Tree Rd. N. San Juan
530 292-3174
Wildflower Walks begin March 9 at Bridgeport.
April
Kids’ Trout Derby 530-265-8397 – 5 pm to 9pm
Lions Lake at Nevada County Fairgrounds
April 21, 7am- noon
Hosted by the Grass Valley Sportsman’s Club
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum 530-470-0902
5 Kidder Ct., Nevada City
Ride the railbus summer-time only
May
Gold Country Youth Soccer League 530-272-5357 or email
Registration opens May 1st
Center for the Arts
May 4, 2019, 10:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Free event
Keeping Kids Safe Festival 530-210-7717
Rood Center, Nevada City
May 4, 2019, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Grass Valley
May 4, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00