Camping out

Mary A. Castillo

Baseball camp teaches players the fundamentals of baseball including

hitting, throwing, base running, sliding, infield and outfield play and

game situations. Registration is $100 person and $60 for each additional

family member. Session for players ages 7 to 10 begins June 24; ages 10

to 13, July 8; and ages 7 to 13 combined, July 15. Information: Laguna

Beach Community Services, (949) 497-0716, Ext. 6.

Basketball camps will be offered for boys and girls. The camp is

designed to help players learn from practice and competition in sessions

that teach teamwork and sportsmanship. Separate sessions for incoming

second- through sixth-graders and incoming fifth- through eighth-graders

begin July 29. Registration is $160 per person and $80 for each

additional family member.

Cheerleading camp is a program for students to learn cheers, jumps and

a dance routine. Separate sessions for children ages 5 to 8 and 9 to 13

begin Aug. 19. Information: Laguna Beach Community Services, (949)

497-0716, Ext. 6.

Kyne Dance Academy of Laguna Beach will present summer dance workshops

that provide solid dance training for students starting at age 5.

Information: Laguna Beach Community Services, (949) 497-0716, Ext. 6.

Laguna Beach Junior Lifeguards not only help students develop a sense

of teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence, but also a better appreciation

of the hazards and opportunities in the marine environment. Prospective

students must pass a swim test scheduled for June 1, 15 and July 9 and

16. The first sessions for juniors and teenagers will begin June 24.

Residents, $175 per session; $200 for nonresidents. Information: Laguna

Beach Community Services, (949) 497-0716, Ext. 6.

The Laguna Playhouse Summer Institute will present Summer Starts 2002.

Children can spend part of the summer strutting their stuff on the

boards. A Creative Drama and Movement workshop will be offered for

students ages 6 to 8, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, July 8 through Aug. 1. The

final project will be presented on the last day of class.

A second workshop, Kids on Broadway, is geared for students ages 9 to

13. This class will meet from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday and Tuesday and

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, July 8 through Aug. 5. The

final performances will be held at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Aug. 5.

Information: Donna Inglima, (949) 497-2787, Ext. 202. Web:

www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

Little Mermaids and Sea Cubs is a special program for children ages 6

through 9. They will be briefed on beach and ocean safety, explore tide

pools, and learn about sea creatures. The first session will begin June

25. Cost: $50. Information: Laguna Beach Community Services, (949)

497-0716, Ext. 6.

Miss Linda’s Castle is a place where students can dance, sing and have

fun. Classes will include pre-ballet, combo tap, ballet and jazz, musical

theatre. Registration costs vary. Information: Laguna Beach Community

Services, (949) 497-0716, Ext. 6.

No Square Theatre will host workshops on musical performance, creative

theatre and performance, jazz singing, vocal improvisation and vocal

audition for the musical theatre. Class sizes are limited and filled on a

first-come-first-served basis. Classes and performances will be held at

the rehearsal studio, 221 Broadway. Information: (949) 497-2584. Web:

www.nosquare.org.

At the Laguna Club For Kids, campers ages 5 to 12 can engage in arts,

crafts, games and field trips. Sessions will meet at Bluebird Park, 1470

Temple terrace. Information: (949) 494-7630.

Surf School students can sign up for weeklong surfing and

ocean-awareness programs. Children at least 10-years old can learn the

fundamentals of surfing and marine safety. Registration is $500 per

session. Classes will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday trough

Friday at Thalia Street Beach. Information: Laguna Beach Community

Services, (949) 497-0716, Ext. 6.

Tennis lessons for youth and teens will be offered throughout the

summer. The first sessions will begin on June 24. Registration is $104

per series. Information: Laguna Beach Community Services, (949) 497-0716,

Ext. 6.

United Methodist Church will hold a vacation bible school, “Good’s

Great Gallery: Exploring God’s Wonderful Works.” This multi-generational

program for both children ages 4 to 11 and adults, will provide an

opportunity to explore and expand creativity through various experiences.

The kick-off starts at 6 p.m., Aug. 18. Registration begins June 2.

Information: Kevin Yates, (949) 499-3088, Ext. 21.

Volleyball camps are designed to teach players to improve individual

and team skills. The first session for players ages 8 to 18 begins July

8. Registration is $100 per person and $50 for each additional family

member. Information: Laguna Beach Community Services, (949) 497-0716,

Ext. 6.