Summer camps

NEWPORT BEACH

SCIENCE

Science Discovery Camp

When: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., July 18 through August

12

Where: Register at Newport Beach City Hall, 3300 Newport

Boulevard, Newport Beach

Information: Young scientists work in small lab groups learning

about physics, geology, biology and chemistry. Weekly sessions focus

on different topics, such as energy and patterns of change -- for

kids 7 to 12

Cost: $225

Sponsored by: City of Newport Beach Recreation Services Department

More: (949) 494-1253

PERFORMING ARTS

Academy of dance Preschool Programs

When: July 12 through August 24; class times and dates vary

Where: Register at Newport Beach City Hall, 3300 Newport

Boulevard, Newport Beach

Additional Information: Children experience the joy of dance and

music, focusing on rhythm, balance, coordination and body awareness.

For kids 2 to 5 years -- parent participation required for Mommy and

Me Dance class

Sponsored by: City of Newport Beach Recreation Services Department

Cost: $85

More: (949) 644-3151 or visit https://www.city.newport -beach.ca.us

Pacific School of Music and the Arts

When: June 25 through August 27; class times and dates vary

Where: Register at Newport Beach City Hall, 3300 Newport

Boulevard, Newport Beach

Information: Piano classes, instrument and singing lessons for

children up to age 5 -- parent participation required

Sponsored by: City of Newport Beach Recreation Services Department

Cost: $75

More: (949) 644-3151 or visit https://www.city.newport -beach.ca.us

GENERAL

Summer Day Camp

When: 7 a.m. to 6p.m., multiple sessions, June 27 -- September 2

Where: Register at Newport Beach City Hall, 3300 Newport

Boulevard, Newport Beach

Additional Information: Boys and girls in grades one through seven

can enjoy weekly excursions, daily beach activities and other

exciting activities.

Sponsored by: City of Newport Beach Recreation Services Department

Cost: $110 For more information: (949) 644-3151 or visit https://www

.city.newport-beach.ca.

COSTA MESA

GENERAL

Summer Camp Costa Mesa

When: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 27 -- August 26

Where: Estancia Park, 1900 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa

Additional Information: Children entering firs through sixth grade

will enjoy many activities including guest speakers, games, arts and

crafts, as well as all-day and mini-excursions to local venues.

Register at the Balearic Community Center, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday

through Friday. Spaces fill rapidly. Walk in registrations will have

first priority. Mail-ins will be accepted based on availability.

Sponsored by: City of Costa Mesa Recreation Division

Cost: $157 for extended days (7 a.m. -- 6 p.m.) and $128 for

regular days (8 a.m. -- 5 p.m.) per week per child

For more information: (714) 754-5083

Summer Teen Camp

When: Monday to Friday, 8a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 27 -- August 19

Additional Information: Students in the 7th, 8th and 9th grades

are invited to take part in Summer Teen Camp. Teens can participate

in eight weeks of daily excursions to destinations such as amusement

parks, movies, baseball games and the beach. Participants must bring

a sack lunch or money to buy lunch each day. Registration is 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. at the Downtown Recreation Center. Walk in registrations

only. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Sponsored by: City of Costa Mesa Recreation Division

Cost: $125 a week

For more information: (714) 327-7560

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Registration for City of Huntington Beach programs: Mail in

registration begins June 1. Registration forms may be obtained by

calling City Community Services Department at (714) 536-5486.

Beginning June 14, in person registration is accepted at any of the

following locations:

Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Ave.

(714) 960-8895

Edison Community Center, 21377 Magnolia Ave.

(714) 960-8870

City Gym and Pool, 1600 Palm Ave.

(714) 960-8884

Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St.

(714) 374-1650

SPORTS

Discovery summer soccer clinic

When: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., beginning June 20 to Sept 2. Call for

specific dates and times.

Where: Call for specific locations

What: The Terry Coville’s Discovery Summer Soccer

Camp emphasizes basic soccer skills and the pure enjoyment of

playing soccer through a variety of fun games for participants ages

five to 11. Campers should bring a soccer ball and water to each

session. Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt.

Cost: $95

Information: City of Huntington Beach Community Services Dept.

(714) 536-5486

Spiker Camp 2005

When: 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday, Aug. 1 to 4

Where: City Gym and Pool, 1600 Palm Ave.

What: An indoor volleyball camp for children ages fifth through

eighth grades. Local coaches and players will teach campers to spike,

pass, set, serve and dig. Highlights include vertical jump testing,

visual aides, prizes, awards and camp tournaments. The class is

limited to 40 children.

Cost: $84

Information: City of Huntington Beach Community Services Dept.

(714) 536-5486

GENERAL

Funtime day camp

When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, July 27 to Aug. 15

Where: Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Ave.

What: Children ages six to 12 will enjoy a variety of from

roller-skating to swimming.

Each camper will receive a camp T-shirt. Enrollment is limited to

65.

Cost: $135 per one week session.

Information: City of Huntington Beach Community Services Dept.

(714) 536-5486

LAGUNA BEACH

Mail-in registration for city-sponsored camps starts May 23.

Walk-in registration starts May 26.

Laguna Beach Community Services, 515 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach,

92651.

For more information, visit web site www.lagunabeachcity.net,

click on Summer Recreation or call (949) 497-0716

SCIENCE

Camp Pinneped

Campers will dive into the world of flippers, fins and flukes at

the Pacific Marine Mammal Center working hospital.

As junior volunteers, campers will learn how the center cares for

seal and sea lion patients -- from rescue to release -- and explore

marine biology, observe animal rehabilitation in action, create ocean

art and make fish smoothies.

The center was established in 1971 and is the sole marine mammal

rehabilitation facility in Orange County. Since it was founded, the

center has been responsible for the care and rehab of almost 4,500

seals, sea lions and cetaceans.

All camps held from 9 a .m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 9

a.m.-noon, Friday, at the center on Laguna Canyon Road. After-camp

Rookery program runs until 5:15 p.m., daily.

Ages 8-12, limited to 15 per camp

June 27-July 1, July 18-22, Aug. 8-12 Fee: $228 per camper, includes center membership; $203 for members

Registration: visit web site www.pacificmmc.org or call (949)

494-3050.

SPORTS

Laguna Beach High School baseball camps

Baseball fundamentals. Participants will receive individualized

instruction, a high school T-shirt and prizes based on improvement

and performance. Six campers per coach. Camps end with a barbecue.

Ages 7-10

9 a.m.-noon, June 27-July 1, Riddle Field.

Ages 11-13 9 a.m.-noon, July 5-July 8, skips July 4*, Laguna Beach High

School Skipper Carrillo Field.

Ages 7-13, 9 a.m.-noon, July 11-15, Laguna Beach High School

Skipper Carrillo Field.

Fee: $200 per camper, $160 per additional family member, for

five-day camps; *$160 per camper and *80 per additional family member

for four-day camp.

Coaches: Dave Dopf and staff

Soccer Camp

Soccer skills, techniques and tactics appropriate for three age

groups. All camps will be held from 8-11 a.m., at Laguna Beach High

School Guyer Field.

Ages 10-13 June 27-July 1Ages 13-15

July 5-8, skips July 4*

Ages 15-17, July 11-15

Fee: $250 per camper, $200 for additional family members for

five-day camps; *$200 per camper, $150 per additional family member

for four-day camp.

Coaches: Giovanni Vlahos and Matt Chavez.