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Activities for teens.
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If you are teen dealing with diabetes, autism, cancer, a physical disability, etc., see our Special Needs section for teen-specific resources that may be able to help.
North State Parent's monthly events calendar also lists events for teens that are happening in Upper CA (not all are listed here).
Butte County, CA
Self Defense with The Sunshine Kids Club; Chico. A self-defense class for kids with & without disabilities. Parent participation mandatory. Ages 5-18. 4-4:45pm, Fridays thru 11/20/09. Free, must call to reserve spot. Morning Sun Martial Arts Studio, Pillsbury Rd. (530)776-5095.
 Sunday Basketball For Teens & Adults; Paradise.
Drop-in to play a game of ball. Meets every Sunday, 6-8pm. $1.
Paradise Intermediate School Gym, 5657 Recreation Dr. (530) 872-6393.
Shasta County, CA
Anger Management for Teens; Redding. Learn how to recognize the anger cycle, what may trigger your outbursts & how to break the cycle of violence. Ongoing group meets Mondays 4-6 pm. For privacy not a drop-in group, pre-register at New Directions to Hope, 1880 Shasta St. (530) 248-3000.
Teen Grief Support Group; Redding.
Teens grieving any death loss are invited. To respect privacy, this is a closed group (no drop-ins)-- call to pre-register. Co-facilitated by Hayley Huttenmaier, MFTI & Loretta McBride, LMFT. For ages 13+. Held on alternate Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm. Free. (530) 245-4070.
 Teen Writers Group; Redding. A fun & supportive group for all types of teen writers: poets, novelists, short story writers, or just avid readers willing to review their favorite books. Discuss topics like writer’s block, inspiration, plot & character, publishing, & good books. Refreshments provided. 13-18yrs. Primarily meets first Sunday each month Sept.-May. 2-3:15pm. Free. Redding Library, 1100 Parkveiw Ave. (530) 245-7253.
Siskiyou County, CA
Toa of Breakdance; Mt. Shasta. Ages 9-15. Creative & fun-- a blend of Capoiera, hip-hop, breakdance & freestyle, yoga, Qigong & theatre games. Taught by Miguel Mesa. Ongoing class, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm. $30/month; $10/drop-in. The Flying Lotus, 315 Mt. Shasta Blvd., upstairs. (530) 926-0527.
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Updated October 6, 2009 |
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Recreation Departments join together each year to promote this annual skateboarding competition at their three respective skate park locations. The competition takes place on three days in September & October.
