With a Full Slate of Kids’ Programs, Summer Means Fun : Recreation: No lazy days ahead as arts and crafts, day camps, swimming and other activities promise a busy filled vacation.

Tennis lessons will be given this summer to every child who wants to whack a ball with a racket. At 119 locations, children 8 to 17 may receive 18 hours of tennis instruction under a program sponsored by the Amateur Athletic Foundation.

If tennis doesn’t appeal to your youngster, other summer activities abound throughout the area. Cerritos College offers a camp where junior zoologists spend five days at the Los Angeles Zoo; young writers can sharpen their skills at Cal State Long Beach; and future Hulk Hogans can get physical at Rio Hondo College’s wrestling camp.

The registration fee for tennis lessons is $10, said Arlene Barco, assistant director of the National Junior Tennis League, but no child will be turned away.

“We’re trying to encourage kids to learn a healthy physical exercise and hope they’ll get interested enough to play tennis instead of running the streets,” she said.

Call the Southern California Tennis Assn. at (310) 208-3838 for a brochure and list of locations. Classes will be held July 5 through Aug. 14.

Other day camps featuring arts and crafts, group games, swimming and trips to local amusement parks and beaches are available at most local parks departments, YMCAs and Boys/Girls Clubs.

BELLFLOWER

Sunshine Day Camp (ages 4 to 6) at T. Mayne Thompson Park, 14001 S. Bellflower Blvd.

Activities: Arts and crafts, games, recreation, excursions.

Dates: June 21 to July 1; July 6 to July 16; July 19 to July 29; Aug. 9 to Aug. 19.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: $75 per child per session.

Registration: June 14 for residents, June 15 for non-residents from 10 a.m. to noon at T. Mayne Thompson Park. Parents must provide proof of age and immunization records when registering.

Contact: (310) 866-8614.

Baseball/Softball Camp (ages 5 to 14) at Ruth R. Caruthers Park, 10500 Flora Vista St.

Activities: Group and individual instructions in hitting, fielding, throwing and baserunning.

Date: July 10

Hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cost: $10

Registration: June 1 through 30. Late registration, $15, after July 1.

Contact: Paul Samuelson at (310) 804-1424, Ext. 261.

CERRITOS

Reading Program (ages 1 to 18) at Cerritos Public Library, 18025 S. Bloomfield Ave.

Activities: Guest performances, reading, stories for youngsters.

Dates: June 28 to Aug. 8.

Hours: Vary

Cost: Free

Registration: June 21 at 10 a.m. at the library. A family member must have a Cerritos library card, and parents must register children under 14.

Contact: Hedy Harrison at (310) 924-5776 Ext. 467.

Day Camps (ages 6 to 13) at city parks.

Activities: Games, arts and crafts, educational projects, field trips.

Dates: June 28 to Aug. 27.

Hours: Noon to 6 p.m.; Fridays, noon to 8 p.m.; hours vary on field trip days.

Cost: $50 for residents, $75 for non-residents.

Registration: Any community center or the swim center.

Contact: (310) 860-0311, Ext. 340 or any community center.

COMPTON

Day Camps (ages 5 to 14) at five city parks.

Activities: Sports, dancing, swimming, games, field trips.

Dates: June 28 to Sept. 3.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Extended care after 5:30 p.m. is $5 per hour.

Cost: $150 per five-week session. Fees must be paid in advance, no personal checks.

Registration: Any park or the recreation office, 600 N. Alameda St.

Contact: (310) 865-1567.

DOWNEY

Camp Wilderness Day Camp (ages 6 to 12) at Wilderness Park, 10999 Little Lake Road.

Activities: Games, crafts, cooking, singing, movies, excursions and an overnight trip.

Dates: June 28 to Aug. 30.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Extended hours from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. available for $20 for first child and $15 for each additional child.

Cost: $40 per one-week session; $35 per session for each additional child.

Registration: Community Services Department, City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Ave. Proof of age and a health form are required at registration. No on-site registration.

Contact: Dan Costley at (310) 904-7238.

D.A.R.E. Camp (ages 9 to 13) at Golden Park, 8840 Golden Ave.

Activities: D.A.R.E. education, excursions, games, arts and crafts.

Dates: July 12 to July 17; July 26 to July 31.

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $35 per one-week session; $30 per session for each additional child.

Registration: Community Services Department, City Hall, 11111 Brookshire Ave. Proof of age and a health form are required at registration. Limited to Downey school students or residents.

Contact: Janis Heckel at (310) 904-7240.

LA MIRADA

Day Camps (1st through 7th grade) at Neff Park; Eastwood, Gardenhill and La Pluma Elementary schools.

Activities: Classes, cookouts, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips.

Dates: June 21 to Sept. 3.

Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $57 per week or $14 per day

Registration: Kling Center, Community Services Office, 12900 Bluefield Ave. One-time $7 registration fee includes T-shirt. Space is limited.

Contact: Pat Dangerfield at (310) 943-7277.

LONG BEACH

Day Camps (ages 2 to 15) at most city parks.

Activities: Arts, crafts, games, music, swimming, excursions to local amusements. Each park has different activities, age requirements, dates, hours and costs.

Contact: Call the park nearest you or (310) 421-9431.

Sports Camps (children of all ages) at Cal State Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Activities: Specialized sports camps, including basketball, softball, volleyball, water polo, tennis, soccer and baseball.

Dates, hours, costs and registration locations vary.

Contact: (310) 985-4049.

Young Writers’ Camp (grades 2 through 12) at Cal State Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., near MacIntosh Humanities Building.

Activities: Youngsters learn writing, self-confidence, peer interaction and thinking skills.

Dates: July 5 to July 16; July 19 to July 30; Aug. 2 to Aug. 13.

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost: $195 for traditional camp; $225 for computer-assisted camp.

Contact: (310) 985-7929 or (310) 985-4546.

Art Workshops (ages 6 to 11) at Long Beach Children’s Museum, 445 Long Beach Blvd.

Activities: During July, young artists will experiment with various materials. In August, puppets will be made.

Dates: First session: Wednesdays including July 7, 14, 21 and 28. Second session: Wednesdays including Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25.

Hours: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.

Contact: Diane Ballard at (310) 495-1653.

Art Workshops at Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd.

Activities: Making puppets, sculptures, books and writing stories and poems.

Dates, hours and costs vary.

Contact: Debra King at (310) 439-2119 for registration and other information.

Sports Camps at Long Beach City College, 4901 E. Carson St.

Activities: Camps include tennis, archery, weight training and swimming.

Dates, hours and costs vary.

Registration: At the men’s gym June 25 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with an appointment. After 7 p.m. without an appointment.

Contact: For brochure and appointments, call (310) 420-4248.

Acting Camp (ages 6 to 13) at Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St.

Activities: Vocal techniques, theater games, improvisation, dancing, acting and scene study.

Dates: June 28 to July 23.

Hours and costs vary.

Contact: Mary Tuck at (310) 596-8347 for brochure and additional registration information.

Asthma Camp (ages 5 to 12) at Cal State Long Beach, 1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Activities: Swimming, breathing exercises, fitness activities, games, crafts.

Dates: June 21 to July 23

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Cost: $120 for five-week session.

Registration: Dr. Barry Lavay at (310) 985-7969.

Contact: American Lung Assn. of Long Beach at (310) 436-9873 or (310) 985-4007.

Movie Matinees (all ages) at AMC Pine Square 16 Theater, 245 Pine Ave., Long Beach.

Activities: Screenings of popular family films.

Dates: Weekdays starting June 28.

Hours: 10:30 a.m.

Cost: Book of 10 tickets for $7.50.

Contact: (310) 435-0815 or (310) 435-1034.

LYNWOOD

Vacation Day Camp (ages 4 to 13) at John D. Ham Park, 11555 Wright Road.

Activities: Dance, charm and modeling classes, camping, hiking, music, arts and crafts, field trips to local amusement parks.

Dates: June 14 to Sept. 3.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $75 per four week session. Cash only, no checks. No cost for extended hours.

Registration: Lynwood Recreation Office, 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Contact: (310) 603-0220, Ext. 319.

MONTEBELLO

Summer Day Camp (ages 5 to 12) at Cathy Hensel Youth Center, 236 S. Taylor Ave.

Activities: Swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, games.

Dates: June 21 to Sept. 10.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours: 6:30 to 8 a.m; 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $55 per week; $15 per week discount for additional siblings.

Registration: Parks and Recreation Office, 1700 W. Victoria Ave.

Contact: Parks and Recreation Department (213) 887-4540.

Camp Catalina Island (ages 6 to 12) Two Harbors, Little Harbor Campground, Catalina Island.

Activities: Camping, swimming, arts and crafts.

Dates: July 19 to July 23

Hours: Leave Montebello at 9 a.m., July 19 and return 6 p.m., July 23.

Cost: $100, $25 deposit required at time of registration.

Registration: Open, but space is limited. Parks and Recreation Office, 1700 W. Victoria Ave.

Contact: (213) 887-4540.

NORWALK

Day Camps (ages 4 to 15) at Cerritos Community College, 11110 Alondra Blvd.

Activities: Specialty camps include reading, algebra, zoo, science, sports.

Dates: June 28 to Aug. 6.

Hours and costs vary.

Registration: By phone with credit card.

Contact: (310) 402-2942.

PARAMOUNT

Day Camps (ages 5 to 12), at a Paramount location that has not yet been selected.

Activities: Science experiments, games, demonstrations, excursions and swimming.

Dates: June 21 to Sept. 3

Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: $45 per week; a $20 deposit is required when registering.

Registration: Open to Paramount residents and students only. Register at Paramount Human Services Department, 15300 Downey Ave.

Contact: Human Services at (310) 220-2121.

Beach bus (all ages), picking up passengers at nine locations.

Activities: Rides to Seal Beach. Children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and all riders must return on the bus leaving the beach at 4:45 p.m.

Dates: June 21 through September beginning at 9 a.m.

Cost: Free to Paramount residents.

Contact: (310) 220-2121.

PICO RIVERA

Daily swimming (all ages) at Smith Park pool at 6016 Rosemead Blvd. Swimmers under four feet tall must be accompanied by an adult.

Dates: Through Sept. 12.

Hours: 1 to 3 p.m.

Cost: $1

Contact: (310) 942-7004.

SANTA FE SPRINGS

Day Camps (ages 5 to 11) at Santa Fe Springs Park, 10068 Cedardale Drive.

Activities: Games, songs, dances, outdoor education, crafts, excursions.

Dates: July 5 to Aug. 27

Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., later on excursion days.

Cost: $20 per two-week session for residents, $30 for non-residents.

Registration: Residents may register Monday to Thursday at Town Center Hall, 11740 Telegraph Road. Non-residents register June 22. Proof of residency, age and cost of camp is required at registration.

Contact: Recreation Services Division at (310) 863-4896.

Overnight Camp (ages 8 to 13) at Mission Bay, San Diego.

Activities: Camping, swimming, cooking, hiking.

Dates: Aug. 7 to Aug. 11.

Cost: $70 for residents; $90 for non-residents.

Registration: Residents may register Monday through Thursday at Town Center Hall, 11740 Telegraph Road. Non-residents may register June 22. Proof of residency, age and cost of camp is required at registration.

Contact: Recreation Services Division at (310) 863-4896.

SIGNAL HILL

Day Camps (ages 4 to 12) Alvarado Elementary School, 1900 21st St.

Activities: Arts, crafts, cooking, contests, sports, excursions.

Dates: Year-round. Extended day care is available from June 28 to Aug. 13.

Hours: 12:30 to 6 p.m.

Cost: Vary. Extended day care is available for $60 per week. Family discounts are available.

Registration: Open to Signal Hill residents only. Register at Community Services Department, 2175 Cherry Ave.

Contact: (310) 989-7331.

WHITTIER

Sports Camps (ages 6 to 12) at Graham Activities Center, end of Earlham Drive, Whittier College.

Activities: Swimming, tennis, basketball, kick ball, whiffle ball, track, soccer and softball.

Dates: June 21 to July 2; July 5 to July 16; July 19 to July 30; Aug. 2 to 13.

Hours: 8:45 a.m. to noon.

Costs: $82 per session.

Sports Specialty Camps at Graham Activities Center, end of Earlham Drive, Whittier College.

Activities: Basketball July 19 to 23 for ages 8 to 16; soccer July 12 to 16 for ages 7 to 17; volleyball Aug. 2 to 6 for ages 9 to 17; boys’ baseball July 26 to 30 for ages 7 to 14.

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Cost: $115; includes instruction, lunch, T-shirt, certificate, player evaluation and insurance.

Registration: Open.

Contact: Whittier College Athletic Department at (310) 907-4271.

Young Writers’ Camp (grades 2 through 12) sponsored by California State University for Whittier/Hacienda-La Puente residents at First Baptist Church of Whittier, 13106 Bailey St.

Activities: Youngsters learn writing, self-confidence, peer interaction, thinking skills.

Contact: (310) 985-7929 or 985-4546