Children ages 10 to 14 have the chance to spend a June 5 through 7 Friday at 5 p.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m.) doing creative and exciting activities at Canoe Island French Camp.

Activities will include throwing a ceramic pot on a wheel, landscape painting, writing a play, preparing photographs and graphics, or writing a newspaper story, poem or story for publication. Children will also map inter-tidal marine communities, investigate the ancient fire history of a forest and island, learn to turn a piece of wood into artwork, or do hands-on discovery of the geology of the islands. There will be opportunities to swim in a heated pool, sea kayaking or sailing as well as enjoying great food and company. Evenings will include singing around a campfire or peering through a telescope into the skies above.

Organizers encourage kids to join with an exciting group of artists, writers, and scientists from the San Juan Islands for a fun and enriching weekend. Transportation to the island will be provided. Healthy and delicious meals will be provided. The cost is $45. Call the Orcas Island Recreation Program (376-5339) to register or go online to www.orcasrec.org. The weekend is available for children from all islands in San Juan County.