- Holiday Gift Making Workshops, Dec. 20-21, Hands On Children's Museum, 106 11th Ave. S.W., Olympia, 360-956-0818 or www.hocm.org.
- 4-H Elder Spirit Challenge Club, ages 12 and older, no fee. Rowing, sailing, traditional maritime skills. For more information, call 360-754-1454.
- Girl Scouts, for ages 5-17, registration and volunteer opportunities available. For more information, contact Girl Scouts - Pacific Peaks Council at 360-943- 0490.
- Late Night Teen, for ages 14-18, 8-11 p.m. Saturdays, Downtown YMCA, 510 Franklin St. S.E., Olympia. Games, swimming, basketball, racquetball, crafts and classes. Identification required. Free. For more information, call 360-357-6609.
- The Planned Parenthood clinic is open Monday through Friday to provide education services, birth control and annual examinations, pregnancy testing and testing for sexually transmitted infections and HIV. The clinic is at 402 Legion Way S.E., Suite 201, Olympia. For more information, call 360-754-5522.
- Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County, 111 Market St. N.E., Olympia, offers a program in character and leadership development, health and life skills, the arts, sports and fitness, and education. For more information, call 360-956-0755 or visit www.bgctc. org.
- Boys and Girls Club of West Sound -- North Mason Branch, 75 Campus Road E., Belfair, offers a program in character and leadership development, health and life skills, the arts, sports and fitness, and education. For more information, call 360-275-7805.
- YMCA Saturdays: The YMCA offers a late-night program for kids ages 11 to 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. each Saturday at the Briggs Community Branch, 1230 Yelm Highway S.E. Activities include basketball, swimming, games and snacks. It is open to Thurston County residents; photo identification is required. It is free, and residents who are not members of the YMCA are welcome. For more information, call 360-753-6576.
-The Olympia Center: The Youth Lobby at The Olympia Center is open from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday every other week. Billiards, table tennis, games, arts and crafts, a teen committee and field trips are offered. The gym is open from 2 to 5 p.m. weekdays for basketball, volleyball and other games. Thurston County teens grades 8-12 are invited. Identification is required. The activities are free. For more information, call 360-570-5857.
- Birthday Parties: The YMCA is booking birthday parties on Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m., 1:15 to 3:15 p.m., or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Sundays from 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. or 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Y will provide a party room with decorations, cake, ice cream, punch, candy and a host. Guests can also use the pool during open swim. Call for cost and reservations at 360-753-6576.
- Stonewall Youth is an organization dedicated to providing support and information for bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender youths ages 21 and younger. It is led by trained adult and youth peer facilitators. Dances, video nights, bowling and other social activities are scheduled periodically. For more information, call 360-705-2738.