Ah, summer. It's almost here.
But before you kick off your shoes, loosen your tie and head to the park, you'll need to take care of one last thing: the kids' summer camp reservations.
This is a list of camps in the area that might match your child's interests.
Happy camping.
28th and B Skate Park
What: The city of Sacramento's skate park (at the north end of 28th Street) hosts skate camps for kids ages 7 to 18, all skill levels; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 23-27, July 21-25 and Aug. 18-22. $125 each session. Dates subject to change.
Information: www.cityofsacramento.org/ parksandrecreation/recreation/ skateboard.htm; (916) 494-8724
B Street Theatre
What: Junior Acting Camp (6 to 8 years old); 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 7-14 and July 28-Aug. 4; $250 each session. Kids Acting Camp (9 to 13 years old); 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 16-30 and July 14-28; $400 each session. Teen Acting Camp (14 to 17 years old); 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 4-18; $400. All camps are Monday through Friday.
Where: 2711 B St., Sacramento
Information: www.bstreettheatre.org; (916) 443-5300. Register by April 15 for a 10 percent discount
Byers Gymnastics Center
What: Kinder Camps (4 to 6 years old); 9 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday; $110 each session or $28 per day; gym, craft and story time. Fun Camps (6 years old and above); 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; $210 each session or $55 per day. Gym time and field trips offered. Both camps run weeks of June 23, July 14, July 21, July 28 and Aug. 4.
Where: 2009 Opportunity Drive, Roseville.
Information: www.byersgym.com; (916) 781-2939
California Musical Theatre
What: Backstage Pass (13 to 16 years old); 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 14-25; Monday through Friday; $650. Focus on ensemble performance skills through acting, singing and dance.
Where: Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J St., Sacramento.
Information: www.californiamusicaltheatre.com; (916) 446-5880, ext. 147
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
What: Summer Fun Days are one-week or two-week sessions that run June 9- Aug. 15. Each grade group – Nature Rovers (entering kindergarten), Nature Detectives (entering first- and second-grade) and Juniors (entering third- and fifth-grade) – has various course options for studying nature. Some Juniors sessions include hiking and rafting. $90 to $205.
Where: Effie Yeaw Nature Center in Ancil Hoffman Park, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael.
Information: www.effieyeaw.org; (916) 489-4918
Fairytale Town FunCamps
What: Fairytale Town offers nine FunCamps. Here are some:
• A Star Is Born: Acting for kids ages 5 to 10; 1-4 p.m. July 14-18 or Aug. 4-8.
• Camp McGregor: Kids ages 4-10 learn gardening basics; 9 a.m.-noon June 23-27 or Aug. 18-22.
• Nations of Art: Kids ages 5-10 create art projects based on a different country every day; 9 a.m.-noon July 28-Aug. 1 or 1-4 p.m. Aug. 11-15.
Where: Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive; costs are $90-$96 for members, $125-$130 for nonmembers.
Information: Registration begins May 1. www.fairytaletown.org; (916) 264-7979
Folsom Chess Club
What: Independence Week Chess Camp with lectures, practice drills and games for different skill levels, ages 6 to 13. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 30-July 3; $295.
Where: 3941 Park Drive, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills.
Information: www.folsomchessclub.org
Gibson Ranch Horse Camp
What: Students ages 8-18 learn riding, conformation, safety, care, cost and animal health. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 14-18, July 28-Aug. 3 or Aug. 11-15. $275 per student with a $25 discount for a second sibling.
Where: Gibson Ranch, 8556 Gibson Ranch Road, Elverta.
Information: www.gibson-ranch.com; (916) 991-7592
Haggin Oaks and Bing Maloney Junior Golf Camps
What: Throughout the summer, both golf courses offer weeklong instructional camps separated by age groups (5 to 17 years old) and skill level. $149.95-$189.95.
Where: 3645 Fulton Ave., Sacramento.
Information: www.hagginoaks.com; (916) 808-2531
Call The Bee's Melanie B. Glover, (916) 321-1052.
