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Summer activities, programs slated

SLIPPERY ROCK — Both Slippery Rock Parks and Recreation and the Butler YMCA plan events and activities for children and adults throughout the summer. Here are some programs being offered:

Slippery Rock ParksChainmaille jewelry making, 6 to 8 p.m., July 9. Learn the basics of making jewelry with metal links and beads. Participants will make a pair of chandelier earings. For ages 13 and older. To register, visit the park office between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., call 724-794-8180 or visit slipperyrockpark-rec.org.Indian Cuisine Cooking, 6 to 8 p.m. July 15. Learn how to prepare Tandori dishes. To register, visit the park office between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., call 724-794-8180 or visit slipperyrockpark-rec.org.Safe Sitter class, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at Slippery Rock Park. Learn CPR, first aid and other baby-sitting basics. For ages 11 to 16. To register, visit the park office between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., call 724-794-8180 or visit slipperyrockpark-rec.org.

ARMCO Park YMCASoccer Camp, 10 to 11:30 a.m. week of July 13. For ages 5 to 12. Children will learn soccer skills and good sportsmanship. For information, call 724-287-4733 Ext. 112 or visit bcfymca.org.Science Camp, 10 to 11:30 a.m. week of July 20. For ages 6 and older. Children will use imagination and creativity in conducting science experiments. For information, call 724-287-4733 Ext. 112 or visit bcfymca.org.Christmas in July, 12 to 3 p.m. July 23. Crafts, snacks, games and photographs with Santa.Basketball Camp, 10 to 11:30 a.m. week of July 27. For ages 8 to 12. Children will learn basketball skills and good sportsmanship. For information, call 724-287-4733 Ext. 112 or visit bcfymca.org.Art Camp, 10 to 11:30 a.m. week of Aug. 3. For ages 6 and older. Children will learn and practice different art techniques. For information, call 724-287-4733 Ext. 112 or visit bcfymca.org.Car Cruise, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 5. In collaboration with Butler Street Machine Association. Free admission.Youth Triathlon, 8 a.m. Aug. 15. Triathlon with swim, bike and run events. Split into different divisions for ages 6 to 17. For information call, 724-282-5383.Splash Jam, 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 20. End of summer celebration with games, music and swimming.

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