Youth enjoying a white water rafting trip with the City of Norwich Youth Bureau. This year's Youth Bureau trips includes Wonderworks on July 12, The Wild Animal Park on July 19, Rail Explorers on July 26, and the Ross Park Zoo on August 2. (Submitted photo)

CHENANGO COUNTY — The City of Norwich Youth Bureau is offering free summer trips to Chenango County youth, including trips to Wonderworks, The Wild Animal Park, Rail Explorers, and the Ross Park Zoo.

The trips are open to children aged five to 21, and children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is free for kids and adults attending with kids under the age of 16, thanks to grant sponsorship from the RC Smith Foundation. The trips are also sponsored by the City of Norwich Youth Bureau and Rita's Tavern.

"Any kid that signs up for the trip is free," said City of Norwich Youth Bureau Director Anthony Testani. "Right now I’m not charging for parents if they come with a child under 16. If I’m going to require somebody to be there, I really can’t make you pay for that."

The trip to Wonderworks, a science-based indoor amusement park in Syracuse, will be on July 12. Bus transportation will be available, departing from the Norwich City Hall parking lot around 9 a.m., and returning around 2:30 p.m. More information can be found at Wonderworksonline.com/destiny.