June 2, 2003 — Here are listed summer alternatives for young people who want something other than a summer job for the school break. St. John residents might also check the posting on St. Thomas Source if you are interested in activities on that island.
Virgin Islands Housing Authority Summer Camp
Activities: field trips; educational enrichment; cultural exposure.
Dates: July 7-August 8.
Cost: free.
Age: 7-13
Registration: ends Wednesday, June 25. Forms can be picked up in the Housing Manager's office in all V.I. housing communities.
Contact: on St.Thomas/St. John, Mrs. Jennifer Lettsome-Tuckett at 715-7396. On St. Croix, Mrs. Jean Nesbitt-Matthew at 713-2365.
(Note: This program is open only to bona fide residents of the Virgin Islands Housing Authority and wil be conducted in the following communities:
St. Thomas & St. John
Estate Tutu Highrise
Oswald Harris Court
Bergs Homes
Contant Knolls
Kirwan Terrace
Estate Bovoni
Paul M. Pearson Gardens
St. Croix
Marleay Homes and Additions
Ludvig Harrigan Court
Ralph DeChabert
Aureo Diaz Heights
Williams Delight Villas
Walter I.M. Hodge Pavillion
Candido Guadelupe Terrace
Nicasion Nico Apartments
Virgin Islands Environmental Resource Station Eco-Camp
Activities: hiking, swimming, crafts, campfires, plant and animal identification, local natural history.
Dates: July 14-16; July 21-23; August 1-3.
Age: 8-12
Cost: subsidized for local residents.
Contact: VIERS at 776-6721.
UVI Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Summer Academy
Activity: wide range of activities and educational programs.
June 23 – August 1
For ages 5 to 13
Cost: $150. Special rates for additional child or UVI faculty/staff families.
Deadline: Registration June 3-6 on each island
More information and registration details: see the UVI Bulletin Board for May 27 in Source Schools section.
Contact: St. John 776-6492
Maho Bay Camps
Activity: art and clay classes and workshops
Throughout the summer
For varying ages.
More information: See the Source article in "Things To Do" menu selection for a great many details and specific contacts.
National Park Service Youth Conservation Camp on St. Croix
Activity: maintenance work such as painting and cutting grass, at any of St. Croix's three national park sites, and also recreational activities such as snorkeling.
June 16-Aug. 15
For students, 10 male and 10 female, ages 15 to 18; three college students to manage work teams; from all islands.
Cost: Participants will be paid.
Deadline has passed.
For information/contact: Superintendent Joel Tutein at Fort Christiansvaern, St. Croix.
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