COSTA MESA * A $5 fee will...

COSTA MESA

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

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.

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 began July

30. For more information, call (714) 327-7525.

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

costs $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 continues

through this week. 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.

NEWPORT BEACH

* A $10 fee will be added per class $75 and over and $5 per class

$74 and under for non-residents.

KIDS PADDLE CAMP

Children 8 to 12 can learn the basic kayaking and outrigger

canoeing skills as they paddle to destinations around Newport Harbor.

They will also enjoy crafts and a potluck barbecue at the Newport

Aquatic Center on Fridays. Life jackets will be provided. Sessions

run from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. The fee is $155 per

week. For more information, call the center at (949) 646-7725.

SAILING CAMP

Children ages 8 through 12 can participate in an eight-day sailing

camp that will give them experience sailing in eight-foot sabots.

Participants must bring a Coast Guard-approved life jacket each day,

as well as a daily snack. A $10 material fee will be due on the first

day. The camp, which costs $185 per session, runs from 9 a.m. to noon

or from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (949) 644-3151.