ART & SCIENCE DAY CAMP | Ages 6 and up. Science experiments and art projects. Meets 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. New sessions begin weekly, June 21-Aug. 16. Cost: $65; advance registration required. Red Art Studios, 2522 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima; redgalleryyakima.com; 509-469-2766.

TREK ‘N’ TRAVEL TROLLEY | Youth ages 8-12 can hike, swim and explore the state with daytrips offered through Yakima Parks. Sessions meet 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Three sessions: June 21-25, July 12-16 and Aug. 9-13. Cost: $115-$137, depending on residency. Yakima Parks, 575-6020.

FREE SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS | Yakima Parks and Recreation staff offers games, crafts and trips to the pool through this free program for ages 5-12. Offered 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays June 14-July 29 (except July 5) at Kissel Park, S. 32nd Avenue and Mead, and Southeast Community Center Park, S. Eighth Street and Arlington. Register on first day. Call Kim Lopez at Yakima Parks, 575-6020.

SALVATION ARMY SUMMER DAY CAMP | Enjoy supervised activities in the park at this free day camp for kids entering grades 1-5. Meets 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, June 14-July 29, at Milroy Park, corner of 16th and Summitview avenues, Yakima. Free, includes morning snack and lunch (served to anybody under 18). Call in advance to register, beginning June 1. Salvation Army, 453-3139.

ORCHESTRA CAMP | Middle school students with at least one year playing experience. Learn new music and play different styles, led by Christy Baisinger. June 14-18 and 21-25. Intermediate group meets 8:15-10:15 a.m. Advanced group meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Concert on final day. Cost: $150; bring your own instrument. Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

IKE SUMMER DRAMA CAMP | Students entering grades 3-8 can learn acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, set design and costuming. Meets from 9 a.m. to noon June 14-18 in the Ike Little Theatre at Eisenhower High School. A performance for parents and friends will be at 11:30 a.m. June 18. Cost: $65, includes a T-shirt and daily snack. Call 833-7676 to register; space is limited.

SUMMER STORYBOOK BALLET | 11th Avenue Ballet School, 1014 S. 11th Ave., Yakima; Noël Manderville, 457-6791. Register online at brownpapertickets.com/event/108187.
Imaginitive pre-ballet dance classes for ages 3-7 with snack and craft related to weekly theme. Four sessions offered:
June 21-24: “The Little Mermaid.” Qualities of weight, tempo and energy.
July 6-9: “Hawaiian Adventure.” Rhythm, fire dance and the language of hula.
July 19-22: “Ballerina Bunny.” Classical pre-ballet with a traditional Swedish Maypole Dance.
Aug. 2-5: “Le Corsair,” a classical ballet of pirates, high seas and adventure.
Classes meet Monday-Thursday, except Tuesday-Friday the week of July 6. Ages 3-4 meet 9-11 a.m. Ages 4-5 meet 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Ages 6-7 meet 1:3-3:30 p.m. Cost: $85 per session, or $272 for all four.

COMOTION DANCE CAMPS | CoMotion Dance Center for the Arts, Westpark Plaza at 40th and Summitview, Yakima; 966-0676.
Summer classes and day camps for ages 3 and up. Tap-ballet combo classes (and a class just for boys ages 5-10) meet once a week for nine weeks; cost is $94.
Theme camps for dancers ages 6-9 include Hannah Montana, Fairytopia and Princess Camp. Intermediate and advanced-level camps specialize in hip hop, jazz, tap, ballet or modern dance. Camps are $68 per week.

ARTS ENCOUNTER | 11th Avenue Ballet School, 1014 S. 11th Ave., Yakima; Noël Manderville, 457-6791.
Five-day workshop combines dance, music composition and art. Meets June 14-18. “Toad is the Uncle of Heaven,” based on Vietnamese folklore. Ages 5-6 meet 9:30-11:15 a.m.; ages 7-8 meet 12:30-2:15 p.m.; ages 9-12 meet 3-4:45 p.m. Combined performance at 6 p.m. June 18. Cost: $85.

SUMMER IN THE PARK | Enjoy games, crafts and other supervised activities at Selah’s Wixson Park, 214 S. Third St. Weekly themes. At 1 p.m., the pool opens next door.
DETAILS: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 14-July 23. Ages 6-12. Cost: $48-$60, depending on residency; fee covers entire summer and includes a T-shirt. Scholarships available. Friday field trips available for extra fee. Register with Selah Parks and Recreation, 216 S. First St., Selah; 698-7300.

Kids will learn acting, dancing, singing, improvisation, set design and costuming in a fun, supportive atmosphere. A show for parents and friends will be at 11:30 a.m. June 18. Cost is $65 and includes a T-shirt and daily snack. Space is limited. Call 833-7676 for registration information.

LEARN TO SWIM WEEK | Boys and girls, ages 3-14. The YMCA offers a week of free swimming lessons. Classes meet for 30 minutes each day, March 29 through April 2. Register at the Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 248-1202.

STAYCATION @ THE LIBRARY | The downtown Yakima Library and Selah Library are each hosting free daily activities the week of March 29 through April 2 for families who are staying close to home. Here’s the schedule:

Selah Library, 115 W. Naches Ave., Selah; 698-7345.

• Monday — 10 a.m. Nature Collage Craft: Make a beautiful picture using things found in your yard.
• Tuesday — 2 p.m. Butterfly Crafts: Make butterfly crafts and see an antique butterfly collection.
• Wednesday — 10 a.m. Fruit Day: Make fruit stamps and drink smoothies.
• Thursday — 10 a.m. Rock Painting: Create rock buddies.
• Friday — 2 p.m. Planting Flowers: Children of all ages may learn how plants grown and start their own garden.

Yakima Library, 102 N. Third St., Yakima; 452-8541.

• Monday — 2 p.m. Fun with Paper Airplanes: School-age children are invited to fold paper planes and have fun at the library.
• Tuesday — 2 p.m. Take Me Out to the Ballgame: School-age kids are invited to have some baseball fun at the library.
• Wednesday — 2 p.m. Campout! School-age kids are invited to a camping-themed activity at the library.
• Thursday — 2 p.m. Luau Fun: Children of all ages are invited to a Hawaiian Spring Break celebration.
• Friday — 2 p.m. Movie Day: Bring friends and enjoy a movie at the library.

KIDS CASTLE SPRING BREAK HOURS | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 29-April 2. On Monday, March 29, Kids Castle prices are $2.50 all day for children 2 and under, ages 3 and up are $5.25 for an hour or $8 unlimited. The rest of the week is open gym: Up to age 2, $3 for an hour or $4.25 all day; ages 3 and up are $6 for one hour or $9 all day. Every Wednesday, two kids play for the price of one. Kids Castle will be closed April 4 for Easter. Clean socks are required. Located inside Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-8126.

STRIKERS SOCCER CAMP | Boys and girls, grades 1-8. Improve your skills at this three-day camp presented by Yakima Parks and Recreation and the Sun City Strikers Soccer Club. Meets March 30 to April 1 at Chesterley Park. Grades 1-4 meet from 8 a.m. to noon; grades 5-8 meet from 1-5 p.m. Cost: $60-$72, depending on residency; includes a T-shirt, water and snacks. Register with Yakima Parks, 2301 Fruitvale Blvd., Yakima; 575-6020.

FISHER GOLF SPRING BREAK SPECIAL | The week of March 27 to April 4, juniors pay $5 green fees for nine holes of golf at Fisher Golf Course, 823 S. 40th Ave., Yakima; 575-6075. The season opens March 26.

The camp will meet from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21-23 and 8:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 24. Participants should bring a sack lunch.

To register, or for more information, call Yakima Parks at 575-6020.

ART CAMP: SUPERHERO TRAINING | Participants will design their own cape, mask and illustrated comic in this heroic camp that combines drama and art. On the final day, campers will wrap up with a family performance of “Funnyman.”
DETAILS: Girls and boys, ages 9-11. Meets 1-4 p.m. Aug. 3-6 at Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. Cost: $65. CONTACT: alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

ART & SCIENCE CAMP | Crafty kids can explore art and science through hands-on projects at this downtown studio. New themes and projects each week. Offered by Red Art Gallery and Mad Science of Yakima Valley.
DETAILS: 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday. New sessions weekly, June 29-Aug. 17. Ages 6-18. Cost: $65. Preregistration required; limited space available. Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. CONTACT: Mindy Clark, 469-2766.

Looking for more summer activities? Find a list of summer art classes HERE.

CAMP HORSEPOWER | Participants will build new friendships – two- and four-legged – at this camp, which aims to foster relationships and respect in a nurturing, safe environment. Campers will learn to dress the horses and work with them on the ground; not a riding camp.
DETAILS: Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Sessions: June 15-18, ages 8-12; June 22-25, ages 12-15; July 13-16, ages 8-12; July 20-23, ages 12-15. Or, schedule a private camp with group of five. Cost: $100; partial scholarships available. Camp located four miles north of Selah. CONTACT: Jayne Beebe, 831-2407.

CARROLL CHILDREN’S CENTER SUMMER DAY CAMP | All-day program for school-aged kids includes weekly field trips, crafts, science and other themed activities.
DETAILS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, June 15-Aug. 21. Open to students entering first grade through 12 years. Meets at Englewood Christian Church, 511 44th Ave., Yakima. Cost: $125 per week, includes lunch and snacks; family discount available. Preregistration required. CONTACT: Carroll Children’s Center, 965-7104.

EARTH GIRLS: KEEPIN’ IT GREEN | Girls ages 5-17 can make toys and crafts from recycled items and learn how to save the planet with Girl Scouts.
DETAILS: Meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 22-26 in the Franklin Middle School commons, 410 S. 19th Ave., Yakima. Cost: $10 per day or $40 for the week; one-time $10 fee for non-registered Girl Scouts. Preregistration required. Girls who participate at least three days receive Earth Girls participation patch. CONTACT: Lisa Tapia, 834-9785.

FREE SUMMER DAY CAMPS | Instead of staying home alone, kids ages 5-12 can play and make crafts with friends at this Yakima Parks program, which offers supervised activities at local parks.
DETAILS: Weekdays, June 15-July 29. Free; lunch provided. Locations: Milroy Park, N. 16th and Lincoln avenues (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday); Southeast Community Center, S. Eighth Street and Arlington (9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.); Kissel Park, 32nd and Mead avenues (9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.). CONTACT: Yakima Parks, 575-6114.

GYMKIDS CHEER CAMP | Pep up the summer with these “cheer”-ful day camps for kids ages 5-12.
DETAILS: Meets 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday at Selah GymKids, 709 North Park Center, Selah. Two sessions: June 29-July 2, Aug. 17-20. Call for fees. CONTACT: Selah GymKids, 698-5437.

GYMNASTICS DAY CAMPS | Ages 5 and up. Sponsored by the Gymnastics Plus Booster Club, three one-day camps will be held this summer at Gymnastics Plus: June 19, July 24, Aug. 14. Meets from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Cost is $35 per session or $90 for all three; includes T-shirt and a picture. Participants will learn new skills with the guidance of safety-certified coaches. Demonstrations by competition team members. For more information, call Shannon at 453-8126 or Ava at 945-0845.

GYMNASTICS PLUS SUMMER SCHOOL | Ages 5-10. Morning and afternoon sessions each weekday, June 15-Aug. 28. The morning session, which includes Kids Castle games, meets from 8 a.m. to noon. Afternoon session, including swim time, meets from 1-5 p.m. Other activities include gymnastics instruction, crafts, science and guest speakers. Cost is $20 per four-hour session; 10 percent discount when you register for 10 sessions. Gymnastics Plus, 2121 W Lincoln Ave., Yakima; 453-8126.

IKE DRAMA CAMP | All the world’s a stage at this camp, where participants will learn about singing, dancing, acting, costuming, sets, props and improvisation in a fun, supportive atmosphere.
DETAILS: Ages 7-13. Meets from 9 a.m. to noon, June 15-19 at the Eisenhower High School Little Theatre, 702 S. 40th Ave., Yakima. Performance for friends and family at 11 a.m. June 19. Cost: $65, includes T-shirt and snacks. CONTACT: 833-7676.

INTERMEDIATE SUMMER BAND | Middle-school students, including incoming sixth-graders, can toot their own horns (and other instruments) at this two-week camp.
DETAILS: Meets 9-10:30 a.m. weekdays, June 15-26, at Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. Cost: $65. CONTACT: Allied Arts, 966-0930; alliedartsyakima.org.

JAZZ BAND | Musical middle-school students, including incoming sixth-graders, can jazz up their summer at this two-week camp.
DETAILS: Meets 11 a.m. to noon weekdays, June 15-26, at Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. Cost: $25. CONTACT: Allied Arts, 966-0930; alliedartsyakima.org.

KIDS SEWING CAMP | These three-day workshops will have you in stitches! Students ages 8-16 will practice basic sewing techniques using sewing machines, sergers and embroidery machines.
DETAILS: Several camps offered in July. Call for details. B & C Sewing & Vacuum Center, 613 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. CONTACT: 453-8301.

LITTLE GREEN THUMBS PRESCHOOL CAMP | Pre-K and kindergarten students can learn about the science of seeds, weather and bugs in the garden.
DETAILS (Selah): Ages 3-6 years. Meets 9-11:30 a.m. at Wixson Park, 214 S. Third St., Selah. Multiple sessions: June 15-19, July 6-10, Aug. 3-7 Cost: $64. CONTACT: Mad Science, 966-3015; madscience.org/yakima
DETAILS (West Valley): Ages 3-6 years. Meets 9-11:30 a.m. at West Valley Community Park, 323 S. 80th Ave., Yakima. Multiple sessions: June 29-July 3, July 27-31, Aug. 10-14. Cost: $83 Yakima resident; $95 nonresident. CONTACT: Yakima Parks, 575-6020.

NASA: JOURNEY INTO OUTER SPACE CAMP | Hands-on program for kids ages 5-12 will explore the Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system. Learn about planets, comets and the forces of flight; participate in a rocket launch.
DETAILS (Selah): 9 a.m. to noon at Wixson Park, 214 S. Third St., Selah. Multiple sessions: June 15-19, July 6-10, Aug. 3-7. Cost: $84. CONTACT: Mad Science, 966-3015; madscience.org/yakima.
DETAILS (West Valley): 9 a.m. to noon at West Valley Community Park, 323 S. 80th Ave., Yakima. Multiple sessions: June 23-26, July 27-31, Aug. 10-14. Cost: $107 Yakima resident; $122 nonresident. CONTACT: Yakima Parks, 575-6020.

READING & SPELLING CAMP | Tackle phonics, spelling and penmanship at this private summer school for students in grades 1-4. All skill levels welcome.
DETAILS: Weekday mornings, June 22-July 21, except July 3 and 6; meets at Yakima Adventist Christian School, 1200 City Reservoir Road in Naches Heights. Cost: $360 per student; materials $60 per family. Register by June 10. CONTACT: Verlene Hartwig, 829-6224.

SUMMER IN THE PARK | Enjoy games, crafts and other supervised activities at Selah’s Wixson Park, 214 S. Third St. Weekly themes. At 1 p.m., the pool opens next door.
DETAILS: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, June 15-July 24. Ages 6-12. Cost: $38-$50, depending on residency; fee covers entire summer and includes a T-shirt. Scholarships available. Register at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. First St. Friday field trips available for extra fee. CONTACT: Selah Parks, 698-7300.

SUMMER ORCHESTRA | This camp might prove instrumental for middle-school students, including incoming sixth-graders, who want to bring their playing to a new level.
DETAILS: Meets weekday mornings, June 15-26, at Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. Two levels: Intermediate meets 8:15-10:15 a.m.; advanced meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $75. CONTACT: Allied Arts, 966-0930; alliedartsyakima.org.

SUMMER SCIENCE FUN FOR GIRLS | Girls ages 5-17 who participate in this Girl Scout day camp will conduct summer science experiments, including water rockets.
DETAILS: Meets 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, July 9-30 at Central Lutheran Church, corner of 16th and Yakima avenues, Yakima. Cost: $2 each day; one-time $10 fee for non-registered Girl Scouts. CONTACT: Lisa Tapia, 834-9785.

SUMMER SCIENCE IN THE PARK | Girls ages 5-17 will conduct fun science experiments at this free drop-in Girl Scout program in the parks.
DETAILS: Multiple sessions and locations. Meets 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays, June 15-July 6, at Milroy Park, corner of 16th and Lincoln avenues, Yakima; 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, June 23-July 14, (same time as the ArtsVan) at Southeast Community Park, S. Eighth Street and Arlington, Yakima; and 10 a.m. to noon Fridays, July 10-31, at Applewood Park, Naches. CONTACT: Lisa Tapia, 834-9785.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE CAMP | Students at this two-week camp will learn to deciper “ye olde” Elizabethan language, appreciate the complexity of Shakespeare’s characters and get a taste of some of the planet’s greatest literature, one bite at a time. Performance-based class with lots of stage time. The camp’s own Shakespeare in the Park festival will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.
DETAILS: Boys and girls, ages 9-18. Meets 9 a.m. to noon July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7 at Allied Arts, 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima. Cost: $120. CONTACT: alliedartsyakima.org; 966-0930.

TREK ‘N’ TRAVEL TROLLEY | Young explorers can hit the road with this day-trippin’ Washington tour bus.
DETAILS: Weeklong sessions offered June 29-July 3, July 27-31 and Aug. 10-14. Ages 8-12 years. Register early; space is extremely limited. Cost: $115 Yakima resident, $137 non-resident. CONTACT: Yakima Parks, 575-6020.

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP | Kids participating in this popular summer program will visit area parks and pools each day and take a major field trip each week.
DETAILS: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 15-Aug. 21. Ages 5 through fifth grade. Cost per week: $124 YMCA family members, $135 YMCA members, $153 program participants; bring a sack lunch, water and sunscreen. This program fills up; register as soon as possible. Meets at the Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima. CONTACT: Mikeal Doyle, 972-5251; yakimaymca.org.

FISHER PARK $5 GREEN FEES | During Spring Break (March 28-April 5), junior golfers can play nine holes at Yakima’s Fisher Park Golf Course for $5. Juniors are 9-18 years old; they usually play for $8.25. The fee for youth golfers, ages 4-8, to play 9 holes is $4.75. Fisher Park, 823 S. 40th Ave., is open from 7 a.m. to dusk, March-October, weather permitting. Fisher Park: 575-6075.

LEARN TO SWIM WEEK | Boys and girls, ages 3-17. The YMCA offers a week of free swimming lessons. Classes meet for 30 minutes each day, March 30-April 3. Call in March to register. Yakima Family YMCA, 5 N. Naches Ave., Yakima; 248-1202. On the Web: yakimaymca.org.

RED ART GALLERY | Grades 1-6. This downtown Yakima studio and Mad Science are teaming up to offer “Super Structures and Simple Shapes,” a morning art and science camp. Meets from 9 a.m. to noon March 30-April 2 at Red Art Gallery, 30 N. Third St., Yakima. Cost is $65 for the week. To register, call Red at 469-2766.

YAKIMA PARKS AND RECREATION | Grades K-5. The Yakima Parks AmeriCorps team will offer a free drop-in Spring Break Day Camp. Space is limited so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 30-April 3 at the Southeast Community Center, 1211 S. Seventh St., Yakima. Participants should bring a sack lunch with their name on it. To register, call Kim or Amy at 575-6114.