Community Calendar

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

This ongoing class is designed for entry-level and experienced students alike, looking for more practice time on the pottery wheel. Experienced clay instructor, Casey Gurr, will offer guided, small-group instruction for anyone interested in learning the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. More advanced students are welcome to use this time to practice what they already know and try new tricks! After creating about 1-3 pieces, we will dry and fire their pieces for them. Most pieces are ready for pickup in 2-3 weeks.

Ceramics teach a number of valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come play on the clay wheel and learn how to use this fun tool to create functional and decorative pieces, or join in on the fun and make some ceramic pieces of your own! The whole family is welcome!

The Bogus Trail Series is back and better than ever this summer! Held on the beautiful trails of Bogus Basin, this three week series is a challenging and exhilarating way to hit some trails with other members of the community.

This year, we are excited to announce a “Grand Prix” style-scoring!

The runner with the most points from the Bogus Trail Series will win the Grand Prix! There will be top male and female winners. The Bogus Summer Trail Grand Prix Series will be unofficially timed and officially scored based on finishing place.

Come to one or all three and receive a customized hat sponsored by Fleet Feet Treasure Valley!

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Get your animal-loving kids engaged in fun with lots of chances to learn, explore, and grow at Zoo Boise! Camps can include animal encounters, experiments, arts & crafts, ecology-based games, zookeeper talks, tours, and much more.

REGISTER: zooboise.org/camps

(Various weekly dates from June 2 - August 8)

Zoo Education Programs are sponsored by Stinker.

Ceramics teach a number of a valuable skills, including perseverance, patience, problem solving, and creativity! Bring your kiddos in to come and play with clay and learn how to use this fun medium to create functional and decorative pieces.

We'll alternate between learning the basics of handbuilding, wheel throwing, and glazing each week, so sign your kids up for multiple sessions to give them the full experience! Each student will proudly come out of class with at least one or two ceramic pieces that they built themselves. Ceramic artists and experienced teachers, Mindy Curran & Ben Alexander, will facilitate this class.

The Idaho Island Festival is back on Saturday, July 26, at Kleiner Park in Meridian—from 10 AM to 9 PM!

This free, family-friendly event celebrates Polynesian culture with live island music, traditional dance performances, cultural workshops, ono food, local vendors, and fun for all ages.

Hosted by Idaho Pacific Islanders Inc., the festival’s mission is to educate, preserve, and celebrate the spirit of aloha—bringing culture, connection, and community together right here in the Treasure Valley.

Come enjoy a full day of vibrant performances, food, raffles, and island vibes—admission is free and all are welcome!

Learn more or donate to support the festival at www.idahoislandfestival.com