CHEERLEADING CAMPS NEWPORT BEACH: Cheerleading camp by...

CHEERLEADING CAMPS

NEWPORT BEACH: Cheerleading camp by All-American Cheer provides a

fun, action-packed environment to learn cheers, chants, motions and

jumps. Participants should bring water, a snack and a lunch, and will

receive a music compact disc upon completion. Ages invited are 4 to

12. Classes are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon (for the 4- to

8-year-olds) and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (for the 9- to 12-year-olds), and

begin weekly Monday and Aug. 16. The cost is $120 (for 4- to

8-year-olds) or $165 (for 9- to 12-year-olds), plus a $10 participant

fee. (949) 644-3151. .

CLIMBING CAMPS

NEWPORT BEACH: Climbing Summer Camp is geared toward children

successfully mastering the necessary skills of rock climbing. ClimbX

provides a safe environment and knowledgeable staff. Ages invited are

8 to 16. Classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon,

and begin Monday, Aug. 2 and Aug. 16. The cost is $90. Information:

(949) 644-3151..

COOKING CAMPS

COSTA MESA: Kids in the Kitchen teaches children measuring,

mixing, spreading, cutting, stirring and all the other skills that

get the food together. Each class, students will bring home the

fruits of their labors. Ages invited are 5 to 11. Classes are

Wednesdays, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. (for 5- to 7-year-olds) and 3 to 3:50

p.m. (for 8- to 12-year-olds) beginning Wednesday and running through

Aug. 25. Information: (714) 327-7525.

CRAFTS CAMPS

COSTA MESA: Clay ‘n Paint Sculpture for Kids lets kids explore

their creative potential in this hands-on painting and sculpting

class. Students need to bring a shoebox and wear a smock or cover-up

to protect clothes. Ages invited are 4 to 12. The camps are Fridays,

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and run today through Aug. 13, or Mondays, 3:30 to

4:30 p.m. from Aug. 2 through Aug. 23. The cost is $45 plus a $4

materials fee. Information: (714) 327-7525.

COSTA MESA: Kids Craft Time is a program designed to let kids

explore a variety of crafts. Students should wear aprons to protect

clothing. Ages invited are 3 to 8. The camp runs Wednesdays from 10

to 11 a.m. through Aug. 25. The cost $30 plus a $7 materials fee.

Information: (714) 327-7525.

CULTURAL ARTS CAMPS

COSTA MESA: Vocal Explorations develops children’s voices and

performing skills as they learn fundamentals of vocal projection,

breathing, vocal warm-up, ear training and rhythm. Ages invited are 5

to 10. Camps are through Saturday from 11 to 11:55 a.m. or noon to

12:55 p.m. The cost is $99. Information: (949) 644-3151.