Kids Talk BACK

Photos and interviews by Matt Grenert

The Daily Pilot asked fifth-graders at California Elementary School in

Costa Mesa what they plan to do this summer after school’s out.

“I am going to fly to Las Vegas to visit with my grandparents and go

fishing and camping. We are going to stay a week and two days. We would

stay longer, but my dad hates Las Vegas.”

HADEN BALDWIN, 11, Costa Mesa

“I am going to Arizona to see some friends. I am also planning on

having a party for me and my friend for our birthdays in July. I am going

camping in Big Bear with my church for a week and join cheerleading.”

ASHLEY PALMER, 10, Costa Mesa

“My grandpa is signing me up for golf so we can play with my aunt and

brother. I hope to have a summer party with my friends. I want to play

baseball and go to San Diego with my family. I might go to Ohio to visit

my family too.”

ANDREW AYALA, 11, Costa Mesa

“I am going to Big Bear with my family to ride quads, camp and stay in

a cabin. I might go fishing and probably hike. I am going to a tennis

camp because I love tennis. My family from Sweden is coming, and we are

going to Disneyland.”

CHANTEL O’TOOLE, 11, Costa Mesa

“I am going to go sailing and fishing and visit my aunt in Northern

California. I am doing Camp Costa Mesa. Also hang out with my friends. I

am going to Catalina to swim.

EMILY PULASKI, 11, Costa Mesa

“My cousins from Taiwan and Indonesia are coming, and I am going to

teach them writing, math and science. We are also going to both Disney

parks and Six Flags.

RAMIN TASBIHCHI, 11, Costa Mesa