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ARTS AND CULTURE CAMP teaches children the art, music and food of an array of different countries. Silk painting, mosaic, canvas painting, flower arranging, pottery, and more. In Avila Beach on a private ranch. July 7-11 or Aug. 11-15. Info: 896-6197.

MANZANITA SCHOOL’S EXPLORER SUMMER DAY CAMP offers six weeks of active, fun activities for 1st-6th graders, including two field trip days each week and concurrent swim lessons at Cal Poly. Sessions themes: “Experiment with Science,” “Journey Around the World,” and “From Imagination to Invention.” July 7-Aug. 15, Info: 541-4012 or manzanitaslo.org.

“SOAR HIGH” WITH STAR BIBLE CAMP July 7-11 for children from 4-11. Bible Stories, interactive activities, crafts, games, snacks, music, and fun. $10. Star of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4465 S. Blosser Rd., Orcutt. Info: 937-0339.

FIVE CITIES CAMPS Children in Motion camp through Aug. 15, Ages 5-13. Info: 473-5484. Summer Pre School play and learn July 1-July 17 and July 22-Aug. 7. Ages 3-5. Info: arroyogrande.org. Camp Elm Street and the Vacation Action Zone through Aug. 15. Ages 5-13. Info: 473-5476.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS are in Grover and Oceano. Info: bgcslo.org, 474-3800, or 481-7339

SLO YMCA has several programs, camps, and much more happening throughout the summer. Info: sloymca.org or 543-8235.

CAMPS IN MORRO BAY For grades 1-6, experience a day camp that offers science and nature activities, sports, games, drama, music, crafts, local trips, and more. Through Aug. 15. Info: 772-6278.

ART IN THE FIVE CITIES Summer art classes for kids of all ages Through July 30. $18 and up. Info: 473-5474 or 489-1200.

KIDS CAMPS TAKE PLACE ALL SUMMER all over SLO County. Arts, theater, sports, day camps, surf, skate, a zoo camp, Girl Scouts, gardening, yoga, and so much more. For more information: newtimesslo.com, then go to the New Times Summer Guide listed under “Special Issues” and use the pull down menu to select a camp for your little one (or big one – there’s stuff for teens too).

BOYS & GIRLS DAY CAMP IN PISMO Be at the beach for summer. These half or full day camps are full of fun stuff to do: bowling, excursions, sports, games, and more. 990 Dolliver in Pismo. Through Aug. 22, ages 5-15. $30 and up. Info: bgcslo.org or 481-7339.

SUPER DAY CAMPS IN AVILA Choose from three different sports camps: Tennis, swimming, or Tae Kwan Do - or combine all three into one Super Camp. Ages 6-12, noon-3pm, ages 9-16, 1-4pm.. Through Aug. 15. Info: avilabayclub.com or 595-7600, Ext. 106.

ACADEMIC SERVICES for kids with ADD, dyslexia, and auditory reprocessing. Info: 788-0705.

CENTRAL COAST LEARNING CENTER helps children and families overcome learning problems. Info: 544-8567.

CHESS for 2-6 graders in Arroyo Grande, SLO and Avila. Info: doctorchess.com.

COASTAL DISCOVERY CENTER at San Simeon Bay is open Fri.-Sun. 11am-5pm. Admission is free. Located at W.R. Hearst State Beach. Info. 927-6575 or 461-0756.

EXPLORATION STATION located at the Old Fire Station in Grover Beach holds activities, exhibits, and classes. Critter care, health care, computer classes, super sitter class, thespian club, harmonica, scrap booking for ages 9 and up, and guitar. Info: 473-1421.

MOMMY AND ME BABY SIGN LANGUAGE CLASS with music and story time. Free. Wed. at 9:20am at 570 Higuera St. Suite 190 in the Creamery. Info: 593-0226.

MUSIC TOGETHER is a music and movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the adults who love them. Classes offered in Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria. Info: musicofsantamaria.com or 264-5545.

READING ROCKS! LIBRARY INFO It’s all about reading all over SLO County. Every library has various “story times” and special events happening all summer. Arroyo Grande: 473-7161, story time: Wednesday and Thursday at 10:30am. 800 W. Branch St. July 2: Amy McDaniels, bird expert at 2pm. Atascadero: 461-6161, story time is on Wed., 10:30am, for ages 3-6. Family storyfest takes place in July on Wed. at 6:30pm. Cambria: 927-4336. Cayucos: 995-3312. Creston: 237-3010. Grover Beach: 481-4131. Open Sat. from 10am-2pm. Children’s story time is 10:30am on Sat., Mon., Tues., and Thurs., 1pm-5pm. 230 N. 9th St. Los Osos: 528-1862 or jlaurenzi@slolibrary.org. Thurs. and Fri. at 10:30am. Morro Bay: 772-6394. Located at 625 Harbor St. Thurs. 10am and 2:30pm are storytimes. (July 10: Craig Newton, 10am, July 17: Karen Garman. 10am). Nipomo: 929-3994. Oceano: 474-7478. Paso Robles: 237-3870. Santa Margarita: 781-5775. Shell Beach: 773-2263. SLO: 781-5775. Story time on Tues. and Thurs. 10am. 995 Palm St. General library info: Slolibrary.org.

SAN LUIS OBISPO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM is located at 1010 Nipomo Street in SLO. The museum will inspire learning through play within a rich environment of interactive exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences and humanities. Open Tues.-Sat. 9:30-5pm and Sun. 10:30-5pm. Info: 545-5874 or slocm.org.

TEVELDE TOTS offers classes in piano, violin, drumming, and more for kids of all ages. 404-B East Branch St. in Arroyo Grande. Info: 474-1224, Ext. 1 or teveldemusic.com.

YOUTH ART CLASSES AND HOMEWORK LAB IN ATASCADERO The homework lab will be open every Tues. throughout the year. Info: 461-5000 or 470-3360.

GET FIT

AIKIDO OF SLO offers a variety of youth classes starting July 1. Info: 544-8866 or aikido-of-slo.com.

FLAG FOOTBALL for grades K-8 happens at the SLO YMCA through Aug. 8. Info: 543-8235 or sloymca.org.

CATALYST SOCCER CLUB SOCCER CAMPS for ages 4-14. Locations vary throughout the county. Through Aug. 15. $75-$135. Scholarships available. Info: 541-3031 or catalystsoccer.com.

BOUNCE HOUSE every Wed. at the SLO YMCA 2-5pm. Info: 543-8235.

CENTRAL COAST GYMNASTICS offers programs and preschool activities in SLO July-August: anniversary celebration all month weekly camps and more. Info: 549-8408 or iflipforCCG.com.

GYMNASTICS CLASSES for ages 3+ at Morro Bay Parks and Rec. Info: 772-6278.

HORSE RIDING Ages 5-7, Mom and Me Tues., 1:30pm. Ages 8-18; Tues. 3:30-4:30. Info: 781-7300.

HULA CLASSES at the Pacific Dance Center at 698 Morro Bay Blvd. in Morro Bay. Info: 772-6763 or slokumu@charter.net.

INTRO TO GYMNASTICS Ages 5-12; Mon. 4:30-5:15pm at Performance Athletics in SLO. Info: 781-7300.

KENNEDY FITNESS OF ATASCADERO offers after-school programs for kids. Info: 466-6775, Ext. 38.

KIDS LOVE BASEBALL! Play, learn, make friends and have fun with Central Coast Little League. Player registrations for Morro Bay, Cayucas, and Cambria, for boys and girls ages 7-14, are taking place now. Scholarships are available. Info and registration: eteamz.active.com/centralcoastlittleleague or 995-1607.

MOMMY AND ME PILATES: Get back in shape and have fun with your new baby on Thurs. at 11am at Tullius Chiropractic and Pilates Center in Grover Beach. Info: 481-1566 or dr-t.net.

PARENT AND ME in Paso Robles, for ages 6 months-3 years. Yoga, prenatal yoga, and yoga for tiny tots as well. Info: 237-3988.

PERFORMANCE ATHLETICS offers gymnastic sessions for all ages in SLO. Parent’s night out events, open gym, camps and clinics. Info: 547-1496 or performanceathleticsslo.com.

SLO PARKS AND RECREATION CHEER AND GYMNASTICS. Intro to Cheer for ages 5-12 on Thurs. from 5:30-6:15pm; Intro to Gym for ages 5-12 on Fri. from 4:30-5:15pm; and Gym Bugs for ages 16 months to 4 years on Tues. and Thurs. Through September. Info: 781-7070.

SURF CAMP IN GROVER BEACH Calling grommets of all ages (6 and up) to the beach for one-day, three-day, or five-day courses everyday all summer. Join ESB Surf School, Billabong, and the Grover Beach Parks and Recreation Department for a relaxing sport. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve got experience, this program can improve your skills. Topics include ocean safety, timing, etiquette, and various techniques. Price varies depending on number of instruction days. Morning and afternoon times available. Info: 473-4580.

TENNIS CLINICS IN GROVER BEACH Ages 12 and older. Saturdays. $47 and up. Info: 473-4580.

WEE WORKOUT AGAINST CANCER Info: 528-6665.

YOGA and MOVEMENT for parents, infants and toddlers in Atascadero on Wednesdays at 10am. Info: 423-4233.

YOUTH WRESTLING is for children ages 7 through 8th grade. Participants will learn and compete in international freestyle and Greco Roman styles. Info: 473-5478.

GET CREATIVE AND GET BUSY

SUMMER ART CAMP IN LOS OSOS July 7-11. Ages 7-11. $90. Info: 528-2141.

ART AT THE SLO ART CENTER Join the San Luis Obispo Arts Center for after-school art camps for artsy kids ages 5-12 (and teens) happening all summer. Sculpture, nature, architecture, mixed media, brushstrokes, and Chinese brush painting, Cubism, plus so much more. The SLO Arts Center is located at 1010 Broad St. $95 and up. Info: 543-8562, Ext. #1 or edu@sloartcenter.org. 

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AT CUESTA offers tons of classes and camps for kids and teens through summer. Everything from art to fashion design to welding. Info: 546-3132 or communityprograms.net.

5 CITIES YOUTH PERFORMANCE CHOIR is presented by The Studio of Performing Arts (SOPA) located at 116 W Branch St. in the Village of Arroyo Grande. The choir is open to all children ages 8 to 18 and will rehearse on Fridays from 4pm-5pm at SOPA. Info: 473-0377 or thestudioofperformingarts.com.

AMERICAN DANCE OF SLO offers theater dance, performance choir, ballroom, jazz, ballet, dance for the physically disabled, and tap for kids and adults. Info: 543-4409 or 440-1439.

ANAM-CRE STUDIO—pottery classes for kids: home school hours and after school. Located at the Creamery in SLO Info: anamcre.com, 544-1850 or 896-6197.

ART CLASSES for all ages at SLO Art Center. Info: 543-8562.

ATASCADERO SUZUKI PIANO SCHOOL is forming for children ages 3 1/2 and older, using the “Mother Tongue” method of learning the language of music. Info: 462-3434 or nancykoren@charter.net.

CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES, at Peggy’s Art Studio, 809 Grand Ave., Arroyo Grande, on Wed. Info: artforkidsofallages.com.

CREATIVE DANCE offers a variety of dance classes in Paso Robles. Info: 237-3988.

GRAND CENTRAL MUSIC AND CONSERVATORY offers guitar, bass, piano, vocal, and saxophone lessons at the largest private music instructional facility on the central coast. Info: grandcentralmusicstore.com.

MONART in SLO offers tons of art classes for kids throughout the year. Info: 544-4243 or slo.monart.com.

PAINTING, SCULPTING, AFRICAN DRUMMING at Spirits of Africa in SLO. 598-3212.

PISMO BEACH YOUTH THEATRE offers classes for kids 18 months to 18 years in Pismo and SLO, ballet and tap for ages 3-7 in SLO. Info: 471-4976 or beembom.com.

SLO CHILDREN’S THEATRE invites kids to join up for classes and performances at Unity of SLO, 1490 Southwood Dr., SLO. Dates vary. Call for ages and info: 545-0189.

TINY TUNES Ages 18 months-5 years; Fri., 9am and 10am, at Ludwick Center. Info: 781-7300.

TINY TUNES Ages 18 months-5 yrs. in Pismo. Info: 773-7063.