BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Local kids who want to learn how to surf won&rsquo\;t have to head to the coast to do so. Students going into grades 3-6 are welcome to sign up for one of two summer surf camps 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 22 or Aug . 5 at Valleyfair in Shakopee.\nLocal surfers\, many of whom surf Lake S uperior on a regular basis\, will teach participants the basics of surfi ng in the amusement park&rsquo\;s Breakers Bay wavepool. The event\, whi ch is in its first year\, is put on by EARTHandSURF and members of the M innesota-Superior Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation\, a nonprofit envi ronmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the area&rsquo\;s lakes and beaches.\n&ldquo\;Surfing in Minnesota is such a unique experience\, combining one of the coldest places to surf in the world with the ability to drink the water you surf in. Add to that the t hought that you&rsquo\;re more than 600 feet above sea level and have no concern for sharks when you&rsquo\;re waiting for a wave in Lake Superi or\, it&rsquo\;s a spectacular feeling to catch that wave\,&rdquo\; said Ryan Patin\, EARTHandSURF Camp program founder.\nParticipants in the ev ent will not only learn to surf\, but will also participate in a beach c lean-up\, giving them an opportunity to learn more about the issues that affect local waters and beaches.\n&ldquo\;Protecting our natural resour ces to enjoy and share with our youth is important. With over 10\,000 la kes\, the headwaters of the Mississippi\, the Boundary Waters\, and a la rge portion of Lake Superior shoreline\, Minnesota&rsquo\;s waters are a vital part of our ecosystem. We&rsquo\;re excited about the opportunity to teach a diverse group of youth not only what they can do to protect that ecosystem\, but also how they can enjoy it as well. \; Valleyfa ir has stepped up in a big way to help provide the perfect venue for the EARTHandSURF Camp\, and we&rsquo\;re thrilled to have them as a partner \,&rdquo\; Patin said.\nFor information on the event and registration fo rms\, contact Ryan Patin at \;earthandsurf@gmail.com. Cost is $20 pe r participant. Registration closes July 12 for July 22 camp\, and July 2 6 for Aug. 5 camp.  \;Lunch will be provided by Dangerfield's (July 22) and Pizza-N-Pasta (August 5).  \;Please feel free to help promot e the camp to your Facebook friends by "liking" EARTHandSURF at \;ww w.facebook.com/earthandsurf. URL:http://shakopee.patch.com/events/register-for-surf-camp-at-valley-fai r SUMMARY:Register for Surf Camp at Valley Fair LOCATION:1 Valleyfair Dr\, Shakopee\, MN 55379: 1 Valleyfair Dr\, Shakope e\, MN END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR