SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
The following list is a selection of summer programs for children; it is not a complete list of activities in Orange County. For many of the programs, class schedules, fees and other requirements are still taking shape. Interested parents should call to obtain definitive information.
THE FULLERTON ARBORETUM
California State University, Community Achievement Services, 7812 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 714-895-3966 or 773-2894 or
Fountain Valley Community Center, 10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley, 714-965-4446.
Science Adventures (programs taking place at both locations):
Wet and Wild: Kids will work with scientists and do hands-on investigation of plants and animals with respect to their adaption and use of water.
Space Camp: Will focus on space exploration, astronomy, rocket- and model-building; make star charts; experiments on gravity and astronaut training; field trips to Los Angeles County Museum of Science and Industry and planetarium.
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT LA HABRA
301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. 213-905-9793.
“The Musical Express” (an exhibit on music and dance). Introduces the young museum-goer to a hands-on approach to the different families of musical instruments from around the world. Includes a ballet barre, stage and a myriad of costumes.
Fee: $1
Ages 3-16
When: Tuesday-Saturday each week, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; runs through Sept. 10
OAK CANYON NATURE CENTER
6700 Walnut Canyon Rd., Anaheim. 714-998-8380.
Twilight nature walks at 7 p.m. with formal program at 7:30 (first week is Trapper Dan Family Guide To Outdoor Adventures).
Discover Nature program every Saturday; topic varies.
Fee: None
Ages: 8-12
When: 10 a.m.-11 or 11:30
RANCHO SANTIAGO COLLEGE
17th and Bristol streets, Santa Ana. 714-667-3000
Mornings activities such as arts, crafts, ceramics, typing, cooking, self-defense, fitness, dance and communication skills. Afternoons include organized sports, swimming instruction, free swimming and movies.
Fee: $90 per week; if more than one child in family $10 discount per child
Ages: 8-12
When: Eight-hour day, five days per week. June 20-Aug. 12 (one-week sessions). Supervision from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
IRVINE FINE ARTS CENTER
Community Services Center, 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine. 714-552-1018
Children’s Workshop: learning basic ceramic techniques and making clay dinosaurs.
Fee: $12, one session per week
Ages: 6-12
When: Week of June 27, call for schedule
Animals in Art: exploring use of animals throughout history in art.
Fee; $20, two sessions
Ages: 7-9
When: Call for schedule
Beach Creatures: making ocean creatures from ceramics.
Fee: $12, one session
Ages: 6-12
When: Call for schedule
Rubber Stamp Art: creating rubber stamps and making art out of them.
Fee: $12, one session
Ages: 7-11
When: Call for schedule
Teen Classes:
Painting In Many Ways: variety of painting techniques in different kinds of media.
Fee: $42, six sessions
Ages: 11-14
When: Call for schedule
Color and Design: working with designs made up of lines, drawings and shapes.
Fee: $42, eight sessions.
Ages: 11-14
When: Call for schedule
Film Making (must provide own equipment): learn about the art of cinematography.
Fee: $45, five sessions
Ages: 12-15
When: Call for schedule
Boxes and More Boxes-A Clay Workout: learn how to make different types of containers, like jewelry, gift and pill boxes.
Fee: $20, two sessions
Ages: 11-14
When: Call for schedule
T-shirt Art: hand painting, stencils and tie-dying on shirts. Must have own T-shirts.
Fee: $18, two sessions
Ages: 12-14
When: Call for schedule
DANA POINT HARBOR YOUTH AND GROUP FACILITY
34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point Harbor, 714-661-7122.
Children must be able to swim to take part in these Sailing Day Camp Programs.
Sea Squirt: half-day sessions, five days per week.
Fee: $48
Ages: 6-8
When: Two sessions, July 18-22 and 25-29; 9 a.m.- Noon.
Ocean Awareness
Fee: $70 plus $25 for supplies; includes a boat trip
Ages: 7-10
When: June 27-July 1; July 11-15; Aug. 1-5; Aug. 15-19; Aug. 29- Sept.2, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Aqua Camp
Fee: $78, plus $5 supplies
Ages: 10-12
When: June 27-July 1; July 25-29, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Surfing Camp: students will have opportunities to surf and sail a trimaran.
Fee: $137
Ages: 8-16
When: June 20-24; July 11-15 and 25-29; Aug. 8-12 and 22-26; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Beach Surfari
Fee: $90 per week, $15 for sport fishing; overnight surf trip, $47 plus $10 for supplies
Ages: 6-10
When: June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29; Aug. 1-5, 8-12, 15-19 and 22-26; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Youth Beach Volleyball Clinic
Fee: $40 plus $5 for supplies
Ages: 12-18
When: July 5-28, Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11 a.m.
Introduction to Modeling and Charm
Fee: $28
Ages: 12-16
When: June 20 and July 18, Mondays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Stories From the Heart: learning how to tell stories.
Fee: $10 per family
Ages: All
When: June 18, July 23 and Aug. 13, Saturdays, 10 -11 a.m.
Puppetry: learn how to make puppets, puppet movements and voice inflections.
Fee: $35 plus $5 for supplies
Ages: all
When: July 12-Aug. 16, Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m.
Children’s Discovery in Art
Fee: $60 plus $25 for supplies
Ages: 7-10
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-28 and Aug. 2-25; 1-2:30 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
Registration Office, 2900 S. Bristol, Suite B306, Costa Mesa. 714-549-4201
Pegasus Summer Programs: Enrichment courses in arts and sciences for academically talented students from pre-school through 12th grade. There are several different programs starting June 27 and ending Aug. 24. For more information call 714-549-4201.
Summer Reading Programs: Full range of programs for all ages to promote reading enrichment, sponsored by UCI Reading and Neurolinguistic Clinic. Includes beginning reading, reading improvement, study skills and summer reading camp. Also ongoing program for children with learning disabilities. Classes begin July 5. Call 714-786-6163 for additional information.
Young Writers’ & Mathematicians’ Workshops
Fee: $135 ($235 for both workshops)
Grades 2-12.
For more information call 714-856-5415.
Recreation:
Sailing: beginning through advanced instruction for children through adult.
Fee: $45 per two-week session
For more information call 714-856-5346.
Aquatics (“Mommy and Me”): half-hour swim lessons.
Fee: $20 per session
When: Five days per week; July 11-22; July 25-Aug. 5 and Aug. 8-19
Call 714-856-5346 for more information.
Sports Camps:
Anteater Sports Camp: Individual and team sport skill instruction for children in swimming, tumbling, karate, canoeing, track, softball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball.
Fee: $130 for two five-day sessions or $220 for two 10-day sessions
When: July 11-15, 18-19; Aug. 1-12 and 15-19; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with extended day care available
Call 714-856-6985 for more information.
Baseball: fundamentals for youths taught by UCI coaching staff.
Fee: $150
Ages: 7 1/2 to 14
When: June 27-30, July 11-14 and 18-21; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call 714-856-6745 for more information.
Andrea Basketball Camp: skills camp for girls.
Fee: $225 for day camp; $285 to stay in dorm
Grades 7-11
When: Aug. 14-19
Call 714-856-5895 for more information.
UCI Swim Camp: competitive technique camp for swimmers (day camp or stay in dorm).
Fee: $290
Ages: 9-17
When: Aug. 21/22-27 and Aug. 28/29-Sept. 2
Call 714-856-6936 for more information.
THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE
26277 Vista del Oro, Newport Beach. 714-640-7120.
Micro Pals: program in microbiology. Study microorganisms in the Back Bay area.
Fee: $5 per class
Ages: 8 and older
When: Saturday mornings, 10 a.m.-Noon; an ongoing program.
Call museum for additional information about other programs.
Butterfly Program: mounting, preserving and framing of butterflies will be taught (limited enrollment).
Fee: $7 for museum members; $10 for non-members.
Call museum for additional information about other programs.
NEWPORT HARBOR ART MUSEUM
850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 714-759-1122.
Art On the Wall: teens will learn the techniques of mural painting. Working with the themes of California landscape and recreation, students will design and paint a mural on the outside gymnasium wall at Lincoln School.
Fee: $50
Ages: 13 and older
When: Five Wednesday sessions, July 6-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-Noon
Classes will take place at Lincoln School, Newport Beach.
Building On Art: for every child who loved his Legos and erector set, this hands-on workshop will explore “the build environment.” Taught by a team of area architects, children will learn about the design and function of buildings and will have the opportunity to create their own designs for a new art museum building.
Fee: $50
Ages: 9-12
When: Five Saturday sessions, July 23-Aug. 20; 9 a.m.-Noon
Creative Art Workshops (“Explorations in Drawing: Mixed Media” will be offered in conjunction with “The Figurative Fifties: NY Figurative Expressionism.”): Students will be guided through basic indoor and outdoor drawing skills. Some of the media explored will be pencil, pen, ink, conte crayons and oil pastels. Students will be given a supplies list at first session.
Fee: $45
Ages: 13 and older
When: Six Wednesday sessions, July 20-Aug. 24, 1-4 p.m.
Brushing Up on Art: offered in conjunction with “The Figurative Fifties.” This workshop is designed to introduce various techniques in painting and drawing, emphasizing the figurative form. Bring smock or old shirt.
Fee: $40, includes materials fee
Ages: 6-9
When: Four Tuesday and Thursday sessions, Aug. 9-18; 10 a.m.-Noon
Art Equals Head, Hands, Heart: children will draw, paint and create collages inspired by “The Figurative Fifties” exhibition. Bring smock or old shirt.
Fee: $40 includes materials fee
Ages: 8-12
When: Four Wednesday and Friday sessions, Aug 3-12; 10 a.m.-Noon
Tomorrow Clipboard will conclude its survey of summer programs for kids. Included among others will be those activities taking place at the Laguna Art Museum, the Santa Ana Zoo and the Orange County Marine Institute. And, we’ll tell you where you can write for a special publication, the Children’s Summer Guide: 100 Special Events, 1988.
