The Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program will be closed August 30^th-September 6^th in preparation for the upcoming school year. All of our programs will resume September 7^th including our afterschool program, called Recreation PLUS. Recreation PLUS is our drop-in afterschool program and children ages 6 and up are welcome to join the fun every day at the Yachats Commons from 3:30- 6:00 PM. Children may take the school bus to the Yachats Commons after school and must be picked up before 6:00 PM. Children will have the opportunity to cook, play sports, make crafts, and more! There is a suggested $25 fee per family per quarter. For more information or for volunteer opportunities, please call (541)547-4599.

OSU Master Gardeners have welcomed YYFAP to the Yachats Demonstration and Community Garden (located just across 7th street from the Yachats Presbyterian Church).

In mid- June, the plots were weeded by the Helping Hands group. Compost has been amended into the soil and beds have been made by volunteers, YYFAP kids of all ages, and residents of the Sea Aire Assisted Living. With all of the community support we have successfully grown starts from seeds.Those seedlings were planted in the garden and have been watered and tended by kids, staff, and volunteers. We have broccoli, kale, chard, fava beans, oregano, chives, and carrots!

We have harvested radishes, broccoli, and kale, which we are using for snack during the afterschool program- Rec PLUS, and anything extra will be donated to the Yachats Food pantry-located in the Yachats Commons. We hope to grow more food to share with our community including community events-Thanks everyone who helped make this possible!

Are you interested in helping in the garden? Join the effort every Wednesdays from 3:30-5pm, bring your gloves, your hand spade and meet us there.

If you cannot make it to the garden party but still want to make a difference. Please consider granting our plant wish list below.

YYFAP Community Garden Plant Wish List

• artichokes

• potatoes

• onions

• garlic

• leeks

• peas

• parsley

• basil

• lettuce

• beets

• strawberries

• nasturtiums

• pansies

• violets

• calendula

• dianthus

Questions? Contact Cicely a ckbernard@gmail.com or call (541) 547-4483.

Community Scavenger Hunt in Yachats

All skill levels are invited to the first Community Scavenger Hunt in Yachats. Meet at the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program on Friday, August 27^th at 2:00 PM. From there, we will be forming groups and trekking our way into the community, to the beach, or nearby trails to complete the assigned missions. Groups will meet back at the Yachats Commons and present their findings in front of a panel of judges. The team with the most points will win grand prizes. But, the fun doesn’t stop there. Everyone is invited to an after community scavenger hunt party with root beer floats! Only $1 entry fee. Registration requested. Call to register at 541-547-4599.

Bring out the tie-dye and join the YYFAP group in the traditional La De Da parade on July 4^th. Meet behind the Yachats Commons at 11:30 AM. No tie-dye or want something new and fresh for the parade? Well- you are just in luck because all ages are invited to a special tie-dye workshop on Friday, July 2^nd from 4-6 PM. Learn new tie-dye techniques at YYFAP (in the Yachats Commons basement).  It is only $1 per color and you can bring your own items. You can even make something for your dog for ‘Paws for the La De Da parade.’ We also have items for sale such as shirts ($5), tank-tops ($7), scarves ($7), hats ($7) and even bed sheets ($15). All prices include the cost of color. Call (541) 547-4599, for more information.

Tuesday, June 29^th starting at 2PM, Laura Kris from Dahl Disposal will be conducting a WORM BIN DEMONSTRATION during Rec. PLUS. Children, parents, and anyone who is interested in composting are invited. Kris will be teaching about the materials, maintenance, and cycle of a worm bin. She will also put together a new worm bin for the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program as well as harvest worms from an existing bin. This class is FREE. There are always new and fun activities during Rec.PLUS. Rec. P.L.U.S (Passages to Learning, Understanding and Success) is a drop- in program and children ages 6 and up are welcome to join the fun during the summer from 2-6PM. This summer, Rec. PLUS will be offering tie-dye workshops, pie -making contests, water games, scavenger hunts, field trips, dance classes, self-defense classes, and more! Rec. PLUS is located in the Yachats Commons basement and children must be picked up before 6:00 PM. Cost: $50 per family for the whole summer, or $10 per week or $5 per day. Limited scholarships available. For more information, call (541) 547-4599.

We have lots of fun and exciting activities planned for the summer.  A list is available on the Summer Program page.  Some of these classes have participation limits, so don’t wait too long to register.  You may register by coming down to the Yachats Commons basement in the afternoon between 2:00 and 6:00, or by calling 541 547-4599.

We are closed June 21-25th to prepare and plan for a fantastic summer. Here is the summer schedule:

Beading 101- led by Pat Hayner

Suggested ages: 10+; Adults welcome

Cost: Free 18 under/ Adults: $1

When: Every Wednesday

Learn to bead including: stringing necklaces, memorywire bracelets, and cabochon.

Tie-Dye Workshop- led by Carol Ritter

All ages are welcome!

When: Friday, July 2 at 4-6 PM

Cost: $1 per color; items for sale or bring your own

Learn new tie-dye techniques and wear your new creation in the traditional La-De-Da parade on 4^th of July.

Babysitter Training- led by Ceci Pratt

Ages: 11-15

When: Saturday, July 3 at 9-4 PM

Cost: $40

Become certified by the American Red Cross and start a summer business! Learn basic child care, safety issues, and more. Pre-registration required, call (541)547-4599.

Follow Your Food- led by Cicely Bernard

Ages: 0-6

When: T-F July 6-9 at Noon- 2 PM

Cost: $20 per family

Discover where food comes from. Visit a farm and garden center; prepare food and of course eat. Must be accompanied by guardian.

Fishing 101-led by Don Niskanen

For all ages!

When: Mon & Wed, July 12 & 14

Cost: Free

Learn where to fish; when to fish; and how to choose a rod and reel, baits and lures, rigs, hooks, knots and other fishing tackle. Special field trip: July 17. Pre-registration required.

S.A.I.L- led by Merry Petitclair

Ages: 10-16

When: Mon-Fri, July 26-30 at 10-4PM

Cost: $110

S.A.I.L: Strong Assets Improve Lives. Upon completion of this course, taught by U.S. sailing instructor, each student will be able to confidently sail a small boat in a controlled area with moderate wind. Students must be able to swim 50 yards, and tread water for two minutes. Located at Eckman Lake. Scholarships available. Pre-registration required.

View our full Summer Program schedule

To pre-register call (541) 547-4599.