peninsula family july 2012

Family-friendly hikes and camping around the North Olympic Peninsula

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SUMMER SERIES ELEMENTS OF ART

From left, Elizabeth Tredway, Libby Swanberg and Mercedes Short create fanciful book covers during a Monday’s Child summer art class held outside the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center. Book covers made by some of the 25 students in attendance at the Monday session are shown in the photo at top right.

Photos (3) by Jennifer Veneklasen

ArtPaths, the Port Angeles Fine Art Center’s school-year education program, will offer a sum-mer series of art classes for young artists in first through sixth grades.

Named after the first line in a traditional poem — “Monday’s child is fair of face,” the program will present a different project offering every Monday afternoon through August.

Classes will explore the elements of art with imaginative exercises.

Weather permitting, these classes will be taught outdoors in the central meadow of Webster Woods Art Park.

In case of rain, the classes will move into the Webster House gallery.

Sessions are two hours, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and will be taught by guest artists, arts educators and PAFAC staff.

Ten participants are needed to cover expenses for each session, so pre-registration is important. The limit for each session is 25.

Early registration cost is $10 per session by the Friday of the preceding session.

Day-of-the-session registration is $12 provided space is available.

The fine arts center, with its surrounding 5-acre Webster Woods art park, is located at 1203 E. Lau-ridsen Blvd. in Port Angeles.

To learn more about the center’s offerings, visit www.PAFAC.org, or phone 360-457-3532.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”

— Pablo Picasso

CLASSES BEING OFFERED ARE:

JULY 30 — WAYS OF WATERCOLORStudents will experience the basic technique of

watercolor painting and color mixing.Instructor: Lucy Chambers

AUG. 6 — COLLAGEStudents will learn the principles of composition

and practice developing visual ideas into collages with a variety of materials.

Instructor: Melissa Klein

AUG. 13 — DISCOVERING TEXTUREStudents will learn how to effectively work with

texture, using clay and natural objects, to create a textured tile.

Work will be kiln fired by the instructor and can be picked up on Aug. 22.

Instructor: Anna Wiancko-Chasman

AUG. 20 — RHYTHM & MOVEMENT IN ARTStudents will experience how to translate physi-

cal movement into painting.Instructors: Margaret and Torrey Jakubcin

AUG. 27 — DRAWING IN PERSPECTIVEStudents will learn how to draw and decorate

their dream bedroom using the principles of one- point perspective.

Instructor: Torrey Jakubcin

MONDAY’S CHILD AT THE PORT ANGELES FINE ARTS CENTER

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ON THE COVER

Nora Ferre’ and Isabella Knott of Port Angeles sit on a nature trail near Hurricane Ridge looking at wildflowers. Mountains, meadows dotted with wildflowers, wildlife and snow are just a few of the attractions that make the Hurricane Ridge area so special for little ones. Turn to Page 6 for a look at five of the most family-friendly hikes inside Olympic National Park.

Photo by Amelia Andaleon

LEFT: Instructor Rosie Sharpe led more than two dozen students in a workshop called “Paste Paper Painting” on July 16. With Sharpe’s instruction and the help of several volunteers, kids created handmade books with colorful covers using the principles of repetition and a unique painting technique.

ABOVE: After “Paste Paper Painting,” Barbara Slavik, interim director of the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, encouraged students to wash their hands in the center’s fountain located just outside the main gallery. The Monday series ended with a guided walk through Webster Woods Art Park.

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LOCAL AGENCY OFFERS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN

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Turns out, there is such a thing as a free lunch.For the fourth year, First Step Family Support

Center will offer a Summer Food Program that makes meals available to kids 1 to 18 at no charge.

First Step is partnering with the Port Angeles School District, Sodexho and several local human services agencies to provide the program that is funded through a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Each bagged lunch will include a sandwich, a milk, a serving of fruit and vegetable — good nutri-tion for growing bodies and developing minds.

Children will receive the foods they need to learn, play and grow during summer vacation when they don’t eat at school.

MEETING A NEEDThe number of children who receive free and

reduced lunches during the school year is really high in Port Angeles, says First Step Executive Director Nita Lynn.

“We surmised that the need stayed the same only the resource was not available in the summer to feed those kids,” she says.

“We felt that it would be in the best interest of local children to attempt to provide these meals,” she says, adding that one of the “protective factors” that a community can provide for its children is to help meet their basic needs — and food, nourishment for the body and the brain, definitely fits that description.

The program is set up so that only kids can get

the meals, and they have to eat it on-site where the lunches are distributed.

“It is designed this way so that we are sure that it is the children who are being fed,” Lynn says.

“Sometimes it is really hard to have a child ask if they can bring part of their lunch home to share with their parent who is hungry. We have to say ‘no’ because the food is only for the children.

“The USDA is very clear about this and has strict rules that we must abide by.”

First Step staff and volunteers believe that many local children would go hungry without access to the free lunches.

“At times we have run out of lunches at the end of our routes because there are so many children who have shown up,” Lynn says. >>


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MEAL DROP SITES:

Meals will be provided at the sites listed below at the noted times Monday through Friday until Aug. 31.

Jefferson Elementary School, 218 E. 12th St.11:20 a.m. to 11:40 p.m.

Evergreen Family Village, 2203 W. 18th St. 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 p.m.

Roosevelt Elementary School, 106 Monroe Road Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Boys & Girls Club (Port Angeles), 2620 S. Francis St.Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Dream Playground, Race Street12:50 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.

Port Angeles City Pier, N. Lincoln Street12:50 p.m. to 1:10 p.m.

Lower Elwha Tribal Center Education Building, 2851 Lower Elwha RoadNoon to 12:30 p.m.

The Gathering Place, 247 N S’Klallam Drive11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

“Those are the hardest times.” Last year, First Step served more than

8,500 lunches to children, and they anticipate serving up to 11,000 this year.

Lynn is proud that her organization spear-heads the meal distribution, but says that “prevention would be better.”

“If we could ensure that all families had jobs and made enough money at those jobs to be able to provide the basic necessities of life for their members, that would be the best. We will keep feeding children when they are hungry as long as we can.”

First Step is serving kids at eight different sites throughout the community until Aug. 31 (see list on this page for drop site addresses and times).

In addition to staff and volunteers, there are youth who have been hired through Pathways to Employment to assist in the distributions.

First Step Family Support Center is a non-profit organization and United Way agency that has been serving the North Olympic Peninsula since 1971. The agency’s mission is to provide for the healthy development of children and families in Clallam County.

To learn more about the program, visit www.firststepfamily.org or phone First Step at 360-457-8355.


HAPPY TRAILS

TOP: Steve Fradkin and daughter Stella Fradkin hiking at Obstruction Point. Photo by Kim Sager-Fradkin

MIDDLE: Nora Ferre’ with her dog, Paco, on the Peabody Creek Trail near the Visitors Center. Photo by Amelia Andaleon

BOTTOM: McHenry Miller and Stella Fradkin stand in a tidepool at one of ONP’s coastal beaches. Constantly changing, sandy beaches offer children a great place to stretch their legs, build sandcastles, explore tide pools and view marine life. Photo by Kim Sager-Fradkin

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FIVE OF THE

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INSIDE OLYMPIC

NATIONAL PARK

Summer on the North Olympic Peninsula prom-ises unlimited outdoor activities for families. For some, it means endless T-ball and softball games. For others, summer is a time to hit one of the many family-friendly trails in Olympic National Park.

The park features an array of trails of varying difficulty rankings which allows the entire family to explore and enjoy the great outdoors.

To keep everyone safe on the trail, always check current weather and trail conditions before setting out. Prepare for changing weather and dress chil-dren appropriately.

“Even if the weather is warm and the skies are clear when you set out, be prepared for rain and cool conditions in the mountains and on beaches,” says Barb Maynes, Olympic National Park spokeswoman.

“Weather conditions can change quickly in Olym-pic and it is often cooler in the mountains and near water, especially in the evenings.”

Maynes advises people to take extra precautions near rivers, streams, lakes and ocean beaches, which are often cold, deep and swift-moving.

“Keep children close at hand,” she says. “Keep children away from cliffs and ledges, and be very cautious of tides on coastal beaches. Little ones don’t realize how quickly tides move in or how far they are from the ground. We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable experience in the park, so really keep

an eye on kids when you are hiking or camping.”Although there are dozens of family-friendly

hikes, with the help of park staff, we’ve narrowed it down to five of the best. Here they are:

1. Kalaloch beaches Children of all ages enjoy a trip to the beach. Constantly changing, the sandy beaches in the

Kalaloch region offer children a great place to stretch their legs, build sandcastles, explore tide pools and view marine life.

Short, well-maintained trails lead to Ruby Beach, Beach 4, Beach 3, Beach 2, Beach 1 and South Beach. Each beach offers a slightly different experience, but all trails lead to a family-friendly beach experience.

“The beaches in the Kalaloch region are great for young children because they are wide open and sandy,” Maynes says. “These beaches are easier for children to walk on than some of the park’s more cobble-based beaches and there’s little or no driftwood to climb over, which makes it easy for little ones.”

In addition, the beaches located on the park’s southwest coast feature offshore islands protected by national wildlife refuges and the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. These refuges are home to a variety of birds including murres and tufted puffins. Sea otters, sea lions and even whales can often be spotted offshore. >>


<< Kim Sager-Fradkin carries her daughter, Stella, in a pack as they hike near Blue Mountain inside Olympic National Park. Photo by Catharine Copass

The coastal strip features a historic lighthouse — Destruction Island Lighthouse. The island is part of the Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge.

At low tide, beaches house numerous tide pools, which spark the interest and imagination of children of all ages. Sea anemones, red and purple sea ur-chins, sea stars, limpets, mussels and other marine life cling to rocks and roam in tide pools while wait-ing for the surf.

“It is important to leave tide pool animals in their homes because moving just one animal can injure it and disrupt an entire community,” Maynes says.

“It is also important to know the tides and be careful around beach logs. Swimming is not recom-mended because of beach logs, the strong undertow and unpredictable surf.”

For a special treat, sign up for a ranger-led beach or tide pool walk. Inquire about guided walks at a ranger station, check out a free copy of the Bugler — the park’s newspaper, review posted notices on bulletin boards at trailheads, visit www.nps.gov/olym or phone 360-374-7566. The ranger station is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features infor-mational exhibits and maps and a bookshop.

How to get there: All beaches within the Ka-laloch region can be accessed from roadside pullouts or parking areas along U.S. Highway 101 about 35 miles south of Forks.

Extend your stay: The Kalaloch Campground features 170 sites and is open throughout the year. Located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, sites offer fresh water access and garbage cans.

Camping fees range from $14 to $18 per night. Ad-vance reservations are available through Sept. 3, by phoning 877-444-6777 or visiting www.recreation.gov.

2. Hoh Rain Forest As one of the finest remaining examples of a

temperate rain forest in the United States, the Hoh Rain Forest should be at the top of every family’s “to see” list.

Enormous stands of old-growth trees, gigantic ferns, slow-moving banana slugs and Roosevelt elk call the forest home. And don’t forget the moss, which covers nearly every surface in the forest giv-ing it an other-worldly enchantment.

The lush green landscape is possible because dur-ing the winter months, the forest receives between 140 to 170 inches (or 12 to 14 feet) of precipitation.

Free, guided nature walks are offered daily at 2 p.m. Participants should meet at the Hoh Visi-tor Center for the 1.5-hour easy walk on either the Hall of Mosses Trail or Spruce Nature Trail.

Three well-marked trails with informational signs begin at the visitor center. An easy 0.1-mile paved trail provides highlights of the forest, but the

longer trails really showcase just how magnificent the rain forest is.

The 0.8-mile Hall of Mosses Trail takes visitors through stands of huge, moss-draped maples.

The 1.2-mile Spruce Nature Trail follows the glacier-fed, slate blue Hoh River, which is bordered by red alder and maple trees.

“The Spruce Nature Trail and Hall of Mosses Na-ture Trail are both beautiful and great for families,” Maynes says. “The Spruce Nature Trail is longer, but less crowded. It is a great place to look for elk and it follows the banks of the Hoh River, which is a very peaceful experience.”

For their safety, visitors should not approach elk. Wading or swimming in the Hoh River is also strong-ly discouraged.

How to get there: The Hoh Rain Forest is lo-cated on the west side of Olympic National Park and is about a two-hour drive from Port Angeles and less than an hour from Forks. Travel along U.S. Highway 101 to Upper Hoh Road and follow road signs to the Hoh Visitor Center. The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features information, exhibits, maps, wilderness permits, bear cans and a bookstore.

Extend your stay: The Hoh Rain Forest Camp-ground is open year round and features 88 sites scat-tered among old-growth trees along the Hoh River.

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PARK ENTRANCE FEES A park pass is good for up to seven con-secutive days at any Olympic National Park entrance.

The pass is $15 for vehicles and $5 for individ-uals on foot, bicycle or motorcycle. Children 15 and younger are admitted free of charge.

The annual pass costs $30 and is good at any Olympic National Park entrance for one year from the month of purchase.

If you plan to visit more of America’s national parks, consider purchasing an annual America the Beautiful pass, which costs $80.

A lifetime America the Beautiful pass is avail-able for seniors (62 and older) for $10.

There are also other discounted and volunteer pass options. Visit www.nps.gov/olym for more information on passes.

The National Park Service has scheduled sever-al fee-free days this year, where entrance fees to all the national parks are waived.

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Running water is available. Camping is on a first-come, first-serve basis and fees are $12 per night. Campfire programs are available during the summer months. For more program information, check out bulletin boards at the Hoh Visitor Center.

3. The Elwha River“A great kid-friendly place to visit is the Elwha

River Valley,” Maynes says. “There are a variety of access points, picnic areas,

great campgrounds and a visit to the river gives chil-dren an opportunity to experience the largest dam removal project in U.S. history.”

The Elwha Dam Overlook Trail on Lower Dam Road features interpretive signs that give an over-view of the $325 million Elwha River Restoration

Project, which includes the removal of the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams. Dam removal began in mid-September 2011 and is expected to be completed by summer 2013.

Everyone in the family will enjoy a trip to Madi-son Falls. A short, paved trail from a parking area leads to the 60-foot high cascade. Old-growth trees and enormous stumps line the 150-yard trail.

A nearby picnic area in an old orchard provides an easy place for families to enjoy a picnic while taking in the beauty of the Elwha Valley.

Wading or swimming in the swift-moving and deep Elwha River is not recommended.

How to get there: To reach Madison Falls, follow U.S. Highway 101 to Olympic Hot Springs Road. Turn south and follow the road to the park-ing area. This road features a staffed entrance sta-tion to pick up a park map and ask for information about places to visit.

The Elwha Dam OverlookTrail can be reached from a parking lot just south of the Elwha RV Park on Lower Dam Road, off state Highway 112.

Extend your stay: The Elwha Valley has two campgrounds — Elwha and Altair. The Elwha camp-ground features 30 year-round sites, while Altair has 40 sites open during the summer months. All camp-ing is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Camping fees at the Elwha Campground, which is situated in a wooded area in the Elwha Valley, are $12 per night, running water is available in the sum-mer months.

Altair Campground is nestled in a wooded area along the Elwha River. Running water is available, camping fees are $12 per night. Altair will be closed through July 31, and from Sept. 4 onward due to the dam removal process.

To reach the campgrounds, follow U.S. Highway 101 west from Port Angeles for approximately 8 miles to Elwha River Road, which is also known as Olympic Hot Springs Road. Turn left and follow the road south into Olympic National Park. A little more than three miles from U.S. Highway 101 you’ll reach the campground areas.

4. Lake Crescent The cold, clear and deep azure waters of Lake

Crescent have enchanted people for centuries. The pristine glacially-carved lake is more than 600 feet deep and has been explored by curious divers for de-cades. The lake features several great day hikes for families, swimming areas and one of the park’s most popular drive-up campgrounds.

On the lake’s north side, stop at the North Shore Picnic Area at the end of Camp David Junior Road.

Great views of the lake from picnic tables await. For a different view of the lake, stop by the La Poel Picnic Area, located on the south side of the lake.

For families wanting to stretch their legs, several trails offer great views of the lake, forest, streams, creeks and even a waterfall.

The Moments in Time Trail is a 0.6-mile self-guided loop trail that takes visitors through a forest and along the lake. The trail is wheelchair accessible with assistance.

The trek to 90-foot-high Marymere Falls is a 0.9-mile (one way) stroll through old-growth trees. Along the trail, children will enjoy crossing Barnes Creek over log bridges, have a chance to look for rocks along the creek’s edge and explore the lush ferns, clovers and other plants that grow under the forest canopy. A free 1-hour guided Marymere Falls nature walk leaves from the ranger station at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays during the summer.

Older children might enjoy the challenge of the steep Mount Storm King Trail. The trail climbs 2.2 miles (one way) part way up Mount Storm King for panoramic views of Lake Crescent and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Extreme care should be taken near ledges and unstable cliffs.

The 4-mile (one way) Spruce Railroad Trail hugs the north shore of Lake Crescent along an old railroad bed. Bicycles and pets are permitted on the trail.

How to get there: The Moments in Time, Mary-mere Falls and Mount Storm King trails can all be accessed from the Storm King Ranger Station. The station is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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BECOME A JUNIOR RANGER Olympic National Park junior rangers learn exciting se-crets about the park. Becoming a junior ranger is easy. Simply stop by the a park visitor center and pick up a free activity booklet.

Once children complete a series of activities and visit different areas of the park, they will earn a junior rang-er badge which makes them an official junior ranger.

RENT A DISCOVERY BACKPACKFor a $5 donation, children can borrow a backpack from park visitor centers. The backpack contains bin-oculars, guidebooks and more to help little ones enjoy and explore Olympic National Park.

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Eating healthy starts at the supermarket. Filling your grocery cart with nutritional foods is easy, when you know what to choose.

BEFORE GOING GROCERY SHOPPINGMake a list of all the food items you need. Don’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach, otherwise you’re bound to be tempted by items of dubious nutritional value.

MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICESOnce at the supermarket, try to focus on the fresh produce depart-ment. Fresh fruits and vegetables provide many of the necessary elements for good health. Opt for seasonal fruits and vegetables, but during the win-ter don’t be afraid to buy frozen fruits and vegetables; they are just as nutritious and will allow you to vary your menus.

Choose whole grain products. Whole grains that are found in breads, cereals, brown rice, quinoa, breakfast rusks, and natural popcorn are good sources of fiber. Choose food items whose ingre-dient lists start with whole wheat flour, whole grain barley, whole grain rye, etc.

For dairy products and alternatives, choose skim milk or low-fat milk with a 1 or 2 percent fat content. Whole milk (3.25 percent) is recommended for young children. Choose yogurts and cheeses with a minimum fat content as well. Milk can be replaced by enriched soy beverages, ideally unsweetened ones.

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Classes begin Tuesday, September 4, 2012. To view the 2012-13 school calendar, click on Calendar at

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Nora Ferre’ and Isabella Knott, both of Port Angeles, hold hands while walking on one of the trails in the Hurricane Ridge area. Olympic National Park rangers advise people to stay on trails to protect the fragile meadows, respect and keep distances from wildlife and keep children close at hand, especially near cliffs and ledges. Photo by Amelia Andaleon

From Port Angeles, follow U.S. Highway 101 west for 20 miles to Barnes Point at milepost 228 and turn right toward Lake Crescent Lodge and Barnes Point. In 0.2 miles, turn right at the sign directing you to the station’s parking area.

To reach the Spruce Railroad Trail from Port Angeles follow U.S. Highway 101 west for 17 miles to the park boundary. Turn right onto Each Beach Road, which is signed “Log Cabin Resort. East Beach.”

Follow the paved road for about 3.2 miles. Just beyond Log Cabin Resort, turn left onto Boundary Creek Road, which has a sign directing you to the Spruce Railroad Trail. Follow the road for about 0.8 mile to the eastern trailhead.

Extend your stay: The Fairholme Campground features 87 sites with fire pits, picnic tables, potable water, animal-proof food storage lockers and rest-rooms. The campground, which is located at the west end of Lake Crescent near Fairholme General Store, is open from early April through late October. Camp-sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and cost $12 per night.

A ranger-led children’s program occurs at 3 p.m. Saturdays at Fairholme dur-ing the summer. Children can meet at the Fairholme boat launch to explore the area with a local expert. A campfire circle meets at the lakeside near Lake Cres-cent Lodge at 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through July 30 and at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 through Aug. 31.

5. Hurricane Ridge Mountains, meadows dotted with wildflowers, wildlife and snow are just a few

of the attractions that make the Hurricane Ridge area so special for little ones. Children can watch deer munch on grasses, learn how glaciers helped shape

the park, gaze at glaciers through telescopes and put their little muscles to use while exploring a variety of trails.

“The Hurricane Ridge picnic area, located about half a mile from the visitor center is a great place for an evening picnic,” Maynes says. “You have great views of the Olympic Mountains, walking trails and restrooms.”

Trails that leave from the picnic area include very short and flat strolls or a chance to hike up Hurricane Hill for older children to take in a beautiful sun-set. Hurricane Ridge hikers are rewarded with gorgeous views of the Olympic Mountains, Mount Baker in the Cascade Mountains, British Columbia’s coastal mountain ranges and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Wildlife, including deer and sometimes, black bears, can be seen in the distance. In the early morning or eve-ning hours, people might see Olympic marmots scurrying about.

A variety of child-friendly trails are also located across the road from the Hur-ricane Ridge Visitor Center.

The visitor center is open daily from 9 a.m. to dusk and features maps, educa-tional exhibits, a park orientation film and a staffed information desk from 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. A snack bar and gift shop are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

A free 20-minute terrace walk is offered at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily, and free 1-hour meadow walks are given at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily during the summer months. Ask about the Hurricane Ridge Astronomy Program and Hurricane Hill Sunset Full Moon Hikes at the visitor center.

Other more challenging nearby hiking options for older children include the High Ridge, Klahhane Ridge and Switchback trails. For more information about the trails, stop by the information desk at Hurricane Ridge.

How to get there: From Port Angeles, follow Race Street south 1.2 miles to Hurricane Ridge Road/Heart O’the Hills Parkway. You will pass the Olympic National Park Visitor Center and Wilderness Information Center. Drive 17.5 miles to the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center. The picnic area is 1/2 mile beyond the center and the Hurricane Hill parking area is 1.5 miles farther on a narrow-ing Hurricane Hill Road.

Extend your stay: Heart O’the Hills Campground is open throughout the year. Located in an old-growth forest, it is the closest campground to Hurricane Ridge. Running water is available. Camping costs $12 per night. Campfire pro-grams occur at the amphitheater at 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. One-hour family forest activities are offered at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Participants meet at the campground amphitheater for the free activities.

For more information about child-friendly hiking trails, guided walks or ac-tivities or camping, visit www.nps.gov/olym or phone 360-565-3130.

For information about current weather and trail conditions within the park, phone 360-565-3131 or visit www.nps.gov/olym/planyourvisit/current-conditions.

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ENHANCED IDS TOPROTECT KIDS’ IDENTITIES

A reimbursement voucher is printed in the KIDS program brochure which can be obtained at either of the Boys & Girls Club locations in Port Angeles and Sequim.

>> The Sequim unit, at 400 W. Fir St., is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

>> The Port Angeles unit, at 2620 S. Fran-cis St., is open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula Executive Director Mary Budke in Sequim can be reached at 360-683-8095, while Port Angeles Unit Director George Rhodes is at 360-417-2831.

Voucher in hand, parents can take their chil-dren to a state Department of Licensing office to obtain an ID card or enhanced ID card.

The enhanced card allows holders to travel to Canada and other North American countries with-out a passport through various ports of entry.

Enhanced ID cards Parents planning to obtain enhanced cards

must phone to schedule appointments with a De-partment of Licensing office because of the addi-tional enrollment requirements, as compared with a standard ID card.

The Port Angeles Department of Licensing office is at 228 W. First St., Suite M.

Phone 360-457-8887. Hours, except for holidays, are from 8:30 a.m. to

5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Once the enrollment for the card has been com-pleted, parents or guardians need to bring the child, the ID card — or temporary ID pending receipt of the actual card — and the completed voucher to either of the Boys & Girls Clubs locations.

The voucher will be processed for full reimburse-ment through a check issued against a local bank.

HERE’S HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:

The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 140,000 children a year are victims of identity theft.

Donald M. Kendall, former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, was born and raised in Sequim and is work-ing to protect children’s identities in his home state.

With cooperation from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula’s Board of Directors, he initiated the Keeping IDentities Safe for Kids (KIDS) program which helps parents obtain a Washington state enhanced ID for their child.

Vouchers are available through the Sequim and Port Angeles clubs for full reimbursement of the cost of enhanced IDs for qualified children.

Vouchers are also available online through the website www.IDCHILDNOW.org.

Since 2008, Washington has offered its residents enhanced driver’s licenses (or ID cards) that allow holders to travel between Canada and Mexico with-out a U.S. passport.

An enhanced ID is also available to give kids not yet of driving age ease of travel and to better protect children against identity theft.

A child may carry the card while away from home to provide identification if he or she is hurt in an ac-cident or aid parents enrolling their child in commu-nity programs that require a proof of identity such as sports leagues, swim clubs or library systems.

“I’m grateful to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Olym-pic Peninsula for providing the KIDS program to

help parents afford secure IDs,” says Brian Zimmer, president of the Coalition for a Secure Driver’s License (CSDL).

“Washington state is ranked 17th for identity theft complaints in the United States. Enhanced IDs allow children to easily enroll in community programs and travel outside the state and country and offers an additional level of identity protection for children.”

The KIDS program is administered by the Car-roll C. Kendall and Mount Angeles Boys & Girls Clubs in Sequim and Port Angeles (see address and contact information in the box below).

Since 2009, the program has helped protect the identities of hundreds of children from the North Olympic Peninsula and the state.

The program also teaches parents how to protect their child’s identity through the acronym STOP:

• Secure a child’s legal documents which state agencies rely on as proof of name and biographical information — especially the child’s birth certificate — at home or in a safe deposit box.

• Teach a child to never give out his or her per-sonal information without the parent or legal guard-ian’s consent.

•Obtain a state issued ID card for your child. Get the child’s full legal name and other biographical information into the state Department of Licensing record system along with correct and complete par-ents’ or guardians’ names and addresses. Washington

issues ID cards to children as young as one month, provided a parent or legal guardian accompanies them and can prove their own identity and that he or she is the parent or legal guardian.

• Protect the child’s identity from long-term harm by being attentive to credit offers or mail solicita-tions addressed to the child as though an adult. This awareness should be extended to the child’s use of the internet, especially to online programs that encourage children to share biographical information.

Information provided by the Coalition for a Secure Driver’s License. Visit its website at www.IDChildNow.org.

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