The Funhouse — Fun and Learning for Kids on Orcas Island

Island Enterprise Lab and Survey

January 9, 2012

Rescheduled due to weather for Tuesday, January 24th.

The Island Enterprise Lab will meet Tuesday, January 17^th from 5:30-7:30. The meeting is free to attend. Dinner, provided by The Kitchen, will be available; $10 adults, $5 for kids. (Please RSVP for dinner through the online survey or by calling 376-7177 by Monday, January 16^th). Childcare will also be provided, donation to The Funhouse Commons suggested.

Please take a moment to fill out our survey.

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Adult and Teen Classes

December 29, 2011

Mac 101, Photoshop, Blacksmithing and more! Check out these classes for teens and adults

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Kids Rec Programs

December 28, 2011

Check out these programs offered in partnership with our new Orcas Island Parks and Rec District.

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Toddler Activities

December 21, 2011

Wintertime Playgroup will be at The Funhouse from 10-11:30 on Thursday mornings. Arts and Crafts and Free play. FREE! Starting January 5th.

Music Together begins January 18th. Click here for more info.

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Small Business Development Resources

December 21, 2011

Check out these classes and workshops geared towards small business development.

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The Funhouse Makes a Difference: Here’s the proof!

July 14, 2011

Back in 1999, when The Funhouse was first imagined, things were lookin’ pretty bad for kids on Orcas. Since then, things have gotten better and better every single year: Drug use is down, tobacco use is down, crime use is down. Here’s a report we put together every couple years based on the most recent [...]

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Babysitter’s Training Course

March 9, 2011

After this weekend’s training course, 11 new babysitters are entering the work force. The five-hour course, taught by Jodi Luft, provided youth with lessons about safety, basic childcare, safe play and emergency action skills. Other topics included interviewing for a babysitting job, diapering and feeding techniques. Check the babysitter page for the recent graduates contact [...]

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Running Club Scores Big!

August 25, 2010

The Funhouse Running Club was recently one of just a handful of programs nationwide selected to receive a grant from the Saucony Run for Good Foundation of Massachusetts! We are thrilled, and will use the funds to improve and expand the program. The club connects kids with their health and well being, gets kids to [...]

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Teen Night Every Friday & Saturday!

July 30, 2009

Every Friday and Saturday night is Teen Night at The Funhouse! Fun, safe, place for teens on weekend nights. 6-8:30 p.m. is for middle school, 8:30 to 11 p.m. is for high schoolers! For more info click here.

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