A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village
In addition to the outdoor displays, A.C. Gilbert’s Discovery Village offers some of the finest children’s exhibits in the Pacific Northwest. The museum is located at 116 Marion St NE, on the banks of the Willamette River, adjacent to Salem’s Riverfront Park.
Summer Camps: June 23 – August 22; The full descriptions are available at www.acgilbert.org. Camps focus on art, humanities and science.
Independence Week Workshops: June 30 –July 3; Hands-on workshops for Ages 6 and up that include Assemblage/recycled art, story science and more.
July 4, 10 AM – 5 PM; Free Day
July 9, 11 AM – 1 PM; National Sugar Cookie Day: Join us for a tea party with cookies, craft and activities.
Silly Summer Days: Fridays, 11 AM – 1 PM
July 11: Camping Day
July 18: Pirate Day
July 25: Pizza Day
August 1: Tie-dye Day
August 8: Ice Cream Day
August 15: Bug Day
August 22: Water Day
August 29: Carnival Day
Salem Art Fair: July 18 – 20
Teddy Bear Picnic: August 6, 11 AM -1 PM
Annual Homeschool Day: September 19
Museum Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM. Sunday, 12 – 5 PM. Admission is $5.50 per person, ages 1 & 2 are $2.50 and seniors (60 and older) are $4. Village members are free; cost for anyone on public assistance is $2.50. For more information on events, registration and cost for workshops call 503-371-3631 or info@acgilbert.org. To volunteer please call Amy Vandegrift, Director of Volunteers and special events at 503-371-3631 or email: volunteers@acgilbert.org

Creative Discoveries Preschool
We offer three educational opportunities for parents to choose from for children 18 months to 5 years of age.
Toddler Time is a class offered to children of age 18-36 months to participate in with a parent or caregiver. Activities : include art, music, circle time and games; we meet Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 9-11 AM. Discovery Time is a class for 3 years olds; we meet Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-11:30 AM. Pre-K Explorers is a class for 4-5 years old, meeting Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9-11:30 AM. To register of for more information call 503-362-3938 or visit our website at www.creativediscoveriespreschool.com.  

Dallas Indoor Play Park
The Indoor Play facility is for children from birth to five years of age. The Park offers a safe, dry and unstructured playtime environment. Children are supervised by their own parents or a caregiver. This is a non-profit, co-op group with parents participating and paying a small fee of $15 per semester. Scholarships are available. First visit is free. Fall Semester: September thru December, starting Wednesday, September 5th. The park is operated at the First Presbyterian Church at 879 SW Levens St., Dallas. Hours: M,W & F 9:30-11:30 AM.
Open House week: Sept.17-21 on park days and times.
 For more information call Shari Walker at 503-623-5570.

Dallas Public Library
Infant/Toddler Storytime (birth to 3 yrs.): Tuesdays 10:30 AM, 20 min. of stories, rhymes, songs etc. Preschool Storytime (3 – 5 yrs.): Thursday 10:30 AM, 30 min. of stories, songs, fingerplays, etc.

Keizer Indoor Park
Indoor play facility for parents and children ages birth – 5. Parent interactive. Open from Sept -- May, Mon.-Thurs. 9 AM – 12 PM, Keizer Christian Church, 6945 Wheatland Rd, Keizer. For more information call Marie at 503-393-5933.

Kids and Music
Kindermusik classes at Kids & Music for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and K-2 students. Interactive developmental music and play-program features whole-child development,
socialization and parent education through musical activities. Based on the philosophy that the parent is the child’s most important teacher and home is the most important
environment, highly qualified educators lead families through multiples activities that encourages bonding, increase attentions span and fosters a life-long love of music.
For more information call 503-508-3505.
E-mail: kidsandmusic@integrity.com
Web: www.kidsandmusic.info

Monmouth/Independence Family YMCA
The Monmouth/Independence YMCA provides a number of programs for children and families. Childcare: For children 6 weeks through 5th grade. Youth Sports: Gymnastics and Y-Rookies. Teen programs: Nite Court. Summer programs: Aquatics and Enrichment Day Camps. For more information call 503-838-4042.

Mothers of Preschoolers: MOPS
MOPS is an international non-denominational program designed specifically for “Mothers of Preschoolers.” MOPS gives mothers of children age birth through kindergarten the chance to meet with other moms in the same season of life. Breakfast, Speaker, Friendships, Quality Children’s Program, Creative Activity, Moms Night Out and More. Every 2nd & 4th. Tuesday from September to May, from 8:45 – 11 AM. Evangelical Bible Church, 1175 SE Howe Street, Dallas. (On the corner of Miller and Howe – near the High School). For more information call 503-623-2332 or dallasmops.blogspot.com. Summer events are free and open to the public.

Preschool Programs
Elementary Education Preschools for Salem-Keizer School District offer children a variety of exciting learning activities in language, art, music, science, and more. It is an opportunity to make new friends, practice socialization skills, have great fun, and develop confident, positive attitudes toward school and learning. For more information and registration please call
503-399-3121.

Salem Public Library: Story Time
In Children’s Activity Room. Infant/Toddler (0-30 months): Wednesdays, 10:15 or 11 AM, Fridays 10:30 AM; Preschool (2 1/2–6 yrs.): Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:30–11 AM;
Family Bedtime: Tuesdays, 7–7:30 PM
Spanish Family Bedtime: Wednesdays, 6:30 PM
For more information on all the activities call 503-588-6088. Lots of special summer programs for school-age kids. Free.

Salem Public Library: Discovery Room
Discovery Room hours: Tues-Sat: 10 AM –12 Noon, 3–5 PM, Thurs and Fri mornings reserved for class visits. Tues, Wed & Thurs evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 PM, Sunday 2-4 PM.

Salem Family YMCA Aquatics Program
A variety of youth and family programs are available in both a shallow warm water pool and the Main pool. Open and Family Swims are available to the public for a nominal fee. Parent Tot, Preschool, and School Age swimming lessons emphasizing water safety and stroke instruction are taught throughout the day.
 ”Parent/Child Swimming Lessons” for youngsters 6 months to 3 years and their parents. Instructors are caring and enthusiastic placing emphasis on safety, water adjustments, movement, exploration, songs, games and fun. An adult accompanies each child into the warm small pool. Please call 503-399-2792 for class, swimming times and fees.

Santiam Family YMCA
The Santiam YMCA provides youth and family programs in the Stayton area. Youth sports for children of various ages. Teen programs provided with Middle School youth in mind. Family activities for the whole family. For more information call
503-769-2963.

Silverton Indoor Park
A place for children age 0-5 to run and play even on rainy days and a place for parents to meet and share. Open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 - 11:30 AM throughout the school year. Cost: $35 per 5-month sessions (Sept.-Jan. or Jan.-May) plus co-op duties. Save $5 by signing up Sept.3 or 4, 9:30 -11 AM. Scholarships available. Location: Silverton United Methodist Church, 203 W. Main St.. For more information call Membership Coordinator Chelo Icovino at 503-873-6055. First visits are free.

South Salem Tot Indoor Park
We are a Co-Op for families. We are located at 1140 Baxter Rd., in the South Salem Friends Church Gym, Monday-Fridays 9:30 – 11:30 AM, from Sept.-Jan. and Feb.-May. Cost: $30 per term. For more information call Kate Bailey at 503-409-6646 or come by and check us out.

Woodburn Public Library
Infant/Toddler Storytime, Tuesdays, 10:30-11 AM for infants and toddlers to 30 months.
Library Storytime, Wednesdays, 10:30–11 AM, stories, finger plays and crafts for families.
Cuentos en espanol: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM
Kids Book Club, Mondays, 3:30-4:30 PM, read and discuss chapter books for ages 10-12; book related snacks & crafts. Third Thursday Teens, 6:30-7:30 PM, the 3rd. Thursday of each month a different activity for teens.
Saturdays at the Library, 1:30-2:30 PM, every Saturday a different activity of special performer for the whole family.

special recreation activities

H.O.R.S.E.S.
For the physically challenged a.k.a. the Adaptive Riding Institute offers Recreational and Therapeutic horseback riding for people with special needs. Volunteers are also needed for this special program. For more information call 503-873-3890. E-mail: info@AdaptiveRidingInstitute.org web-site: www.AdaptiveRidingInstitute.org

Oregon Disability Sports
Challenge Games, Equestrian Referral, Jr. Wheelchair Sports,
Resource Directory & Calendar, Swim Meets,
Phone: 1-800-869-8180, Fax: 503-224-2216
Email: orgames@open.org
New website: www.oregondisabilitysports.net
2125 N Flint, Portland, OR 97227

Silver Spinners Wheelchair (square & round dancing) Janet Lowther, 503-393-4256

Special Olympics
Coastal Valley, Sue Hill Phone 503-362-8408

Technology Access for Life Needs (TALN), Oregon Paralyzed Veteran’s of America (OPVA) (also available for non-veterans)
Buddy McNaught, V/TTY: 503-399-4950

Wheelchair Tennis
William Hoar, 503-391-4246