Beach Days--Dannemora

Fun at the Beach Days offers all kinds of events for children in Dannemora this summer at Chazy Lake Beach, with the next event -- Family Day -- scheduled for Saturday, July 26. Games, races and food are in store from 1 to 4 p.m., with hamburgers and hot dogs provided. Families are asked to bring their own beverages and a dish, chips or dessert to share. The Back Porch Band will play at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, is Games Galore! and Fear Factor! Among the activities planned are kickball and an obstacle course.

Thursday, July 31, is Kayak Day, put on by the Clinton County Youth Bureau with lessons for beginners and up. Participants may bring their own kayaks; children under age 8 should bring their own properly-fitting life jacket. "It's All About Me" Day is set for Tuesday, Aug. 5, when kids will create a poster about themselves, a family tree with pictures and photo cube. Participates must bring their own photos.

At Aug. 12's Science Day, kids will create a cyclone, erupt a volcano, paint a plane or birdhouse to take home and build bridges. Explore Nature Day is Aug. 15, when kids can decorate their own bug keeper and learn how to capture, identify and keep their own critter. And on Tuesday, Aug. 26, the activities include sand art, magic color and watercolor.

The Town of Dannemora Youth Commission events, all from 1 to 4 p.m., are open to all children, but those under age 5 must have a parent along. Participants are asked to bring appropriate shoes, sun block, swimsuit, towel, snack and drink. Every day will include swimming and games. For more information, call 735-4033