SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

The following list is a selection of summer programs for children; it is not a complete list of activities in Orange County. For many of the programs, class schedules, fees and other requirements are still taking shape. Interested parents should call to obtain definitive information.

THE FULLERTON ARBORETUM

California State University, Community Achievement Services, 7812 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, 714-895-3966 or 773-2894 or

Fountain Valley Community Center, 10200 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley, 714-965-4446.

Science Adventures (programs taking place at both locations):

Wet and Wild: Kids will work with scientists and do hands-on investigation of plants and animals with respect to their adaption and use of water.

Space Camp: Will focus on space exploration, astronomy, rocket- and model-building; make star charts; experiments on gravity and astronaut training; field trips to Los Angeles County Museum of Science and Industry and planetarium.

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT LA HABRA

301 S. Euclid St., La Habra. 213-905-9793.

“The Musical Express” (an exhibit on music and dance). Introduces the young museum-goer to a hands-on approach to the different families of musical instruments from around the world. Includes a ballet barre, stage and a myriad of costumes.

Fee: $1

Ages 3-16

When: Tuesday-Saturday each week, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; runs through Sept. 10

OAK CANYON NATURE CENTER

6700 Walnut Canyon Rd., Anaheim. 714-998-8380.

Twilight nature walks at 7 p.m. with formal program at 7:30 (first week is Trapper Dan Family Guide To Outdoor Adventures).

Discover Nature program every Saturday; topic varies.

Fee: None

Ages: 8-12

When: 10 a.m.-11 or 11:30

RANCHO SANTIAGO COLLEGE

17th and Bristol streets, Santa Ana. 714-667-3000

Mornings activities such as arts, crafts, ceramics, typing, cooking, self-defense, fitness, dance and communication skills. Afternoons include organized sports, swimming instruction, free swimming and movies.

Fee: $90 per week; if more than one child in family $10 discount per child

Ages: 8-12

When: Eight-hour day, five days per week. June 20-Aug. 12 (one-week sessions). Supervision from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

IRVINE FINE ARTS CENTER

Community Services Center, 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine. 714-552-1018

Children’s Workshop: learning basic ceramic techniques and making clay dinosaurs.

Fee: $12, one session per week

Ages: 6-12

When: Week of June 27, call for schedule

Animals in Art: exploring use of animals throughout history in art.

Fee; $20, two sessions

Ages: 7-9

When: Call for schedule

Beach Creatures: making ocean creatures from ceramics.

Fee: $12, one session

Ages: 6-12

When: Call for schedule

Rubber Stamp Art: creating rubber stamps and making art out of them.

Fee: $12, one session

Ages: 7-11

When: Call for schedule

Teen Classes:

Painting In Many Ways: variety of painting techniques in different kinds of media.

Fee: $42, six sessions

Ages: 11-14

When: Call for schedule

Color and Design: working with designs made up of lines, drawings and shapes.

Fee: $42, eight sessions.

Ages: 11-14

When: Call for schedule

Film Making (must provide own equipment): learn about the art of cinematography.

Fee: $45, five sessions

Ages: 12-15

When: Call for schedule

Boxes and More Boxes-A Clay Workout: learn how to make different types of containers, like jewelry, gift and pill boxes.

Fee: $20, two sessions

Ages: 11-14

When: Call for schedule

T-shirt Art: hand painting, stencils and tie-dying on shirts. Must have own T-shirts.

Fee: $18, two sessions

Ages: 12-14

When: Call for schedule

DANA POINT HARBOR YOUTH AND GROUP FACILITY

34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point Harbor, 714-661-7122.

Children must be able to swim to take part in these Sailing Day Camp Programs.

Sea Squirt: half-day sessions, five days per week.

Fee: $48

Ages: 6-8

When: Two sessions, July 18-22 and 25-29; 9 a.m.- Noon.

Ocean Awareness

Fee: $70 plus $25 for supplies; includes a boat trip

Ages: 7-10

When: June 27-July 1; July 11-15; Aug. 1-5; Aug. 15-19; Aug. 29- Sept.2, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Aqua Camp

Fee: $78, plus $5 supplies

Ages: 10-12

When: June 27-July 1; July 25-29, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Surfing Camp: students will have opportunities to surf and sail a trimaran.

Fee: $137

Ages: 8-16

When: June 20-24; July 11-15 and 25-29; Aug. 8-12 and 22-26; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Beach Surfari

Fee: $90 per week, $15 for sport fishing; overnight surf trip, $47 plus $10 for supplies

Ages: 6-10

When: June 20-24; June 27-July 1; July 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29; Aug. 1-5, 8-12, 15-19 and 22-26; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Youth Beach Volleyball Clinic

Fee: $40 plus $5 for supplies

Ages: 12-18

When: July 5-28, Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11 a.m.

Introduction to Modeling and Charm

Fee: $28

Ages: 12-16

When: June 20 and July 18, Mondays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Stories From the Heart: learning how to tell stories.

Fee: $10 per family

Ages: All

When: June 18, July 23 and Aug. 13, Saturdays, 10 -11 a.m.

Puppetry: learn how to make puppets, puppet movements and voice inflections.

Fee: $35 plus $5 for supplies

Ages: all

When: July 12-Aug. 16, Tuesdays, 3-4 p.m.

Children’s Discovery in Art

Fee: $60 plus $25 for supplies

Ages: 7-10

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 5-28 and Aug. 2-25; 1-2:30 p.m.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

Registration Office, 2900 S. Bristol, Suite B306, Costa Mesa. 714-549-4201

Pegasus Summer Programs: Enrichment courses in arts and sciences for academically talented students from pre-school through 12th grade. There are several different programs starting June 27 and ending Aug. 24. For more information call 714-549-4201.

Summer Reading Programs: Full range of programs for all ages to promote reading enrichment, sponsored by UCI Reading and Neurolinguistic Clinic. Includes beginning reading, reading improvement, study skills and summer reading camp. Also ongoing program for children with learning disabilities. Classes begin July 5. Call 714-786-6163 for additional information.

Young Writers’ & Mathematicians’ Workshops

Fee: $135 ($235 for both workshops)

Grades 2-12.

For more information call 714-856-5415.

Recreation:

Sailing: beginning through advanced instruction for children through adult.

Fee: $45 per two-week session

For more information call 714-856-5346.

Aquatics (“Mommy and Me”): half-hour swim lessons.

Fee: $20 per session

When: Five days per week; July 11-22; July 25-Aug. 5 and Aug. 8-19

Call 714-856-5346 for more information.

Sports Camps:

Anteater Sports Camp: Individual and team sport skill instruction for children in swimming, tumbling, karate, canoeing, track, softball, soccer, tennis, volleyball and basketball.

Fee: $130 for two five-day sessions or $220 for two 10-day sessions

When: July 11-15, 18-19; Aug. 1-12 and 15-19; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. with extended day care available

Call 714-856-6985 for more information.

Baseball: fundamentals for youths taught by UCI coaching staff.

Fee: $150

Ages: 7 1/2 to 14

When: June 27-30, July 11-14 and 18-21; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Call 714-856-6745 for more information.

Andrea Basketball Camp: skills camp for girls.

Fee: $225 for day camp; $285 to stay in dorm

Grades 7-11

When: Aug. 14-19

Call 714-856-5895 for more information.

UCI Swim Camp: competitive technique camp for swimmers (day camp or stay in dorm).

Fee: $290

Ages: 9-17

When: Aug. 21/22-27 and Aug. 28/29-Sept. 2

Call 714-856-6936 for more information.

THE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND SCIENCE

26277 Vista del Oro, Newport Beach. 714-640-7120.

Micro Pals: program in microbiology. Study microorganisms in the Back Bay area.

Fee: $5 per class

Ages: 8 and older

When: Saturday mornings, 10 a.m.-Noon; an ongoing program.

Call museum for additional information about other programs.

Butterfly Program: mounting, preserving and framing of butterflies will be taught (limited enrollment).

Fee: $7 for museum members; $10 for non-members.

Call museum for additional information about other programs.

NEWPORT HARBOR ART MUSEUM

850 San Clemente Drive, Newport Beach, 714-759-1122.

Art On the Wall: teens will learn the techniques of mural painting. Working with the themes of California landscape and recreation, students will design and paint a mural on the outside gymnasium wall at Lincoln School.

Fee: $50

Ages: 13 and older

When: Five Wednesday sessions, July 6-Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-Noon

Classes will take place at Lincoln School, Newport Beach.

Building On Art: for every child who loved his Legos and erector set, this hands-on workshop will explore “the build environment.” Taught by a team of area architects, children will learn about the design and function of buildings and will have the opportunity to create their own designs for a new art museum building.

Fee: $50

Ages: 9-12

When: Five Saturday sessions, July 23-Aug. 20; 9 a.m.-Noon

Creative Art Workshops (“Explorations in Drawing: Mixed Media” will be offered in conjunction with “The Figurative Fifties: NY Figurative Expressionism.”): Students will be guided through basic indoor and outdoor drawing skills. Some of the media explored will be pencil, pen, ink, conte crayons and oil pastels. Students will be given a supplies list at first session.

Fee: $45

Ages: 13 and older

When: Six Wednesday sessions, July 20-Aug. 24, 1-4 p.m.

Brushing Up on Art: offered in conjunction with “The Figurative Fifties.” This workshop is designed to introduce various techniques in painting and drawing, emphasizing the figurative form. Bring smock or old shirt.

Fee: $40, includes materials fee

Ages: 6-9

When: Four Tuesday and Thursday sessions, Aug. 9-18; 10 a.m.-Noon

Art Equals Head, Hands, Heart: children will draw, paint and create collages inspired by “The Figurative Fifties” exhibition. Bring smock or old shirt.

Fee: $40 includes materials fee

Ages: 8-12

When: Four Wednesday and Friday sessions, Aug 3-12; 10 a.m.-Noon

Tomorrow Clipboard will conclude its survey of summer programs for kids. Included among others will be those activities taking place at the Laguna Art Museum, the Santa Ana Zoo and the Orange County Marine Institute. And, we’ll tell you where you can write for a special publication, the Children’s Summer Guide: 100 Special Events, 1988.