COSTA MESA * A $5 fee will...

COSTA MESA

* A $5 fee will be added to each program for nonresidents.

SUMMER CAMP COSTA MESA 2003

The camp, geared toward children ages 6 to 12, includes various

recreational programs, sports, games, arts and crafts and excursions.

The camp is held at the Balearic Community Center. It runs Monday

through Friday from June 23 through Aug. 22. The 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

session costs $90, and the 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. session costs $110. For

more information, call (714) 754-5158.

MOBILE RECREATION

Children age 5 and older can participate in a little mobile

recreation this summer. When the trailer rolls into their

neighborhood, they can join in on arts and crafts and other organized

activities. Younger children are welcome when accompanied by an

adult. The service is free. For more information on time and

locations, call (714) 754-5158.

SUMMER TEEN CAMP

Students entering grades seven through nine in fall 2003 can

participate in a six-week excursion-based camp. The daily excursions

will include trips to local amusement parks, malls, movies and

museums. The camp begins July 7 and ends Aug. 15. The camp, which

runs from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, costs $95 per week.

For more information, call (714) 327-7560.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN

Children ages 5 to 11 will have a chance to prepare foods and

learn the basics in cooking so they can help mom and dad in the

kitchen. The five-week class will teach students how to measure, mix,

spread, cut, stir and, most importantly, taste. The class is $30 for

five weeks. A $10 material fee will also apply. Classes will begin

June 25 or July 30. For more information, call (714) 327-7525.

PLAYGROUND PROGRAM

Children ages 6 to 13 can spend their summer days playing on the

playground, participating in crafts and even going on different

excursions. Children in the program may come and go freely, but will

be supervised by recreational leaders. The free program will run from

June 23 to Aug. 22. For more information on times and locations, call

(714) 754-5158.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

Boys and girls ages 6 to 18 can head over to Eastside Costa Mesa

for the club’s summer program. The program runs Monday through Friday

from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aside from being able to participate in a

variety of the activities at the club, participants also have the

option of going on two field trips a week. Participants need to be

members of the organization, a $50 annual fee. The summer program is

$75 per week and additional fees may apply for field trips. For more

information, call (949) 642-9372.

GIRLS INC.

Girls ages 5 through 12 can participate in a summer program that

incorporates fun and learning. The program will include workshops and

activities such as photography, cooking and nutrition, economic

literacy, sports and various field trips. The program will begin June

23 and end Aug. 29. It will run from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to

Friday. Registration is $40, and weekly fees are $90 to $100. For

more information, call (949) 646-7181.