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School is out. So what is there for kids to do now? Plenty.

They can learn about arts and crafts, play sports or video games or movies, box, ride horses, dance, go hiking, row a canoe, learn archery or gymnastics or how to care for animals, watch movies, learn to swim or cook or become a technological wizard.

BERMUDA DUNES

Desert Xtreme Camp

When: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., June 15-Aug. 14

Where: Christian School of the Desert, 40-700 Yucca Lane

Activities: Health and fitness, construction production, culinary week, medieval times

Cost: Mini camp, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 4. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., $100.

Includes camp T-shirt, snacks

Register: at any Desert Recreation District facility

Information: (760) 347-3484 www.desertrecreationdistrict.ca.gov

CATHEDRAL CITY

Monart Art School Summer Camp

Where: 34-116 Date Palm Drive, Suite 4

When: June 15-19, June 30-July 3. Ages 4-7, 10 a.m.-noon, Mon.-Thurs, ages 8 and older, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri.

Activities: Drawing, painting, crafts for ages 4 and older

Cost: Ages 4-7 $25 a day or $90 a week. Age 8 and older, $40 a day or $150 a week

Information: (760) 321-2455

Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City Summer Camp

Where: 32-141 Whispering Palms Trail

When: June 16 -Aug. 14

Activities: Art, game center, education activities, sports, fitness, weekly field trips

Cost: $25 week, $10 day.

Information: (760) 324-5844

COACHELLA

Boys & Girls Club, Coachella Summer Session

When: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., July 15 — Aug. 28.

Where: 85-350 Bagdad Ave.

Activities: Athletics, arts and crafts, education center, games room, technology center.

Cost: $20

Information: (760) 398-5287

Esperanza Youth and Family Drop in Center, 1536 Seventh St.

When: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues. and Thu. Call for exact dates.

Activities: Computer lab, arts and crafts, tutoring, movies, video games, swimming.

Cost: Free.

Information: (760) 398-0711

DESERT HOT SPRINGS

Boys & Girls Club of Desert Hot Springs Summer Day Camp

When: 7:30 a.m.-noon June 16-Aug. 28.

Where: 66-150 8th St.

Activities: Theme-based arts and crafts projects, movies, bowling for ages 6-17

Cost: $30

Information: (760) 835-0231

Boys & Girls Club of Desert Hot Springs Summer Program

When: Noon-6 p.m. June 16-Aug. 28.

Where: 66-150 8th St.

Activities: Music videos, pool parties, karate, dance-off contest, talent shows, drums and piano class, painting for ages 6-17,

Cost: $20

Information: (760) 329-1312

INDIO

YMCA Childcare

When: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: Amelia Earhart School of International Studies, 45-520 Dunes Palms Road

Activities:Weekly themes focus on different activities including art, crafts, cooking and sports.

Ages: K-fifth grade

Cost: $130 for five days, $105 for three days and $85 for two days

Information: (760) 902-1746

Boys & Girls Club, Indio Summer Session

When: 7:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Mon.- Fri.

Where: 83-100 Date Ave.

Activities: Athletic program, boxing club, computer tech center, new teen center, for ages 7-18.

Cost: $20, includes breakfast, lunch daily

Information: (760) 347-5712, http://www.bgcofcv.org

Indio Teen Center Summer Session

When: 1-6 p.m Mon.-Fri., June 15-Aug. 28

Where: 81-678 Avenue 46

Activities: Cooking programs, PS3 and Wii tournaments, urban art, crafts, recording studio, dodgeball, summer exercise program, boxing, taekwondo, yoga, zumba, field trips, free haircuts, counseling services for grades 9-12

Cost: free.

Information: (760) 541-4400 or www.indio.org

Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Center

What: Summer riding program for special needs youth and young adults

Where: 81-800 Avenue 51

When: June 15 to Sept. 4.

Activities: certified therapeutic horseback riding program

Cost: $20 co-pay per rider per week

Information: (760) 449-4883 or www.healinghorsescv.org

LA QUINTA

YMCA Child Care

When: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: La Quinta YMCA Child Enrichment Center, 49-955 Park Ave.

Activities:Weekly themes focus on different activities including art, crafts, cooking and sports.

Ages: K- fifth grade and preschool 2 to 5.

Cost: $130 for five days, $105 for three days and $85 for two days

Information: (760) 564-2848

Summer Cooking Camps

When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri.,

June, July, August

Where: Cooking with Class, 47-875 Caleo Bay, Suite A107

Activities: For ages 5-8, 8-11, 10-13,11-14

Cost: $275-$400 per session, includes apron, meals

Information: (760) 777-1161, www.cookingwithclasslaquinta.com

PALM DESERT

YMCA Child care — Carter Elementary

When: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: 74-251 Hovley Lane

Activities:Weekly themes focus on different activities including art, crafts, cooking and sports.

Ages:K-fifth grade

Cost: $130 for five days, $105 for three days and $85 for two days

Information: (760) 346-7171

YMCA Child care — San Pablo facility

When: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: 43-930 San Pablo Ave.

Activities:Weekly themes focus on different activities including art, crafts, cooking and sports.

Cost: $130 for five days, $105 for three days and $85 for two days

Information: (760) 341-9622

Where: Golfsmith xTreme, 72-700 Dinah Shore Drive, Costco shopping center

Activities: Tennis instruction, games, drills, prizes

Cost: $45 for ages 4-6, $65 for ages 7-11

Information: (760) 779-9000 or www.justsignmeup.com

Action Gymnastics Camps

When: Eight one-week sessions June 15-Aug. 15. Flexible schedule and days.

Where: 73-605 Dinah Shore Drive, Building 1100K

Activities: Gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline, rock climb, water slide zip line for ages 4-14

Cost: $178 per session, multiple session and sibling discounts

Information: (760) 346-4446, www.actiongymnastics.com

Kids Take the Stage

When: One-week sessions Mon.-Fri. starting June 15 through July, One four-week session to prepare for performance.

Where: 73-700 Dinah Shore Drive, Suite 402

Activities: classes in acting, musical theater for ages 6-16

Cost: $212 per session, $995 performance session

Information: (800) 997-6544, www.kidstakethestage.com

Summer ZooCamp

When: 8 a.m.- noon Mon.-Fri., June 22-Aug. 14

Where: The Living Desert, 47-900 Portola Ave.

Activities: Learn about plants and animals, desert environment, working at a zoo, end of camp sleepover for ages 4-12

Cost: $145 members per week, $180 nonmembers, includes T-shirt. Sleepover $48 members, $58 nonmembers.

Information: (760) 346-5694 Ext. 2501 or www.livingdesert.org

Fit Kids Summer Camp

When: Starts June 15.

Where: Next Level Fitness, 73-600 Alessandro Drive

Activities: Exercise-related games, pool exercise, balance agility, nutritional advice, hand eye-coordination drills

Cost: Day, week, month, half or full days, 430-$400. Sibling pays half

Information: (760) 341-8200

Family YMCA of the Desert Youth Camps

Where: Family YMCA of the Desert, 43-930 San Pablo Avenue, Palm Desert unless otherwise noted

Cost: $140 for members $170 for nonmembers unless otherwise noted

Times and days: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday — Friday unless otherwise noted

Information: (760) 341-9622

For ages 8 to 13

Project Runway Camp: June 23-27 and Aug. 18-22. Create your own fashions then host a fashion show at the end of the camp.

For ages 8 to 13

High School Musical Camp: June 29 -July 3. Learn to sing, dance and perform as the cast of High Create your own fashions then host a fashion show.

For ages 8 to 13

Kid Genius Camp:July 6 - 10. A week of solving different problems involving science, theories, architecture and more.

For ages 10 to 14

Movie Camp:July 13- 17. Make a movie from start to finish.

For ages 7 to 14

Tennis Camp: June 15-19. In partnership with the National Junior Tennis League, the YMCA offers tennis lessons.

Times: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Cost: YMCA members $50, nonmembers, $60

Address: Palm Desert Civic Center Park near the YMCA on San Pablo Avenue

Cost: $50 member $60 nonmember

For Ages 8 to 13

Survivor Camp: June 29-July 2. Teams to compete against each other in survival situations.

For ages 8 to 13

Mythbuster Camp:June 15 -19 and Aug. 3-7. Participants scientifically test popular myths.

For ages 7 to 13

Planet LEGO Camp: June 15- 19 and Aug. 17-21. Design structures using physics, mechanical engineering and architecture.

For ages 8 to 13

Art Camp: July 6 -10. Learn shapes, light sources and adding shade and depth. Work with watercolors, charcoal, traditional paints and clay.

For ages 8 to 13

Camp 911:July 27-31. Learn the tricks of police, fire and other emergency service members.

For ages 8 to 13

Harry Potter School of Magic: July 20-24. Magic, science and fun will be the focus. A graduation and magic show is held at the end of the camp.

For ages 8 to 13

Top Chef: July 27-31. Select recipes, learn cooking and mixing methods, and prepare a special lunch for invited guests and create a recipe book.

For ages 10 to 14

Build It Camp:July 13-17. Use tools and learn techniques for both the beginner and experienced craftsman.

For ages 8 to 13

Y World of Sports: June 22-26 and Aug. 10-14. Learn rules and practice skills and play a variety of sports.

For ages 8 to 13

Comic Book Workshop: Aug. 17-21. Follow a script, elements of character design and panel layout and create a comic book to take home.

For ages 8 to 13

Palm Desert Best of Summer: Aug. 24-28. All the most popular summer activities are chosen and packed into one week.

For ages 8 to 13

Before and After Camp: For youngsters who need activities and supervision before and after the camps.

Cost: $10 YMCA members and $20 for nonmembers

Times: 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

For ages 8 to 13

Palm Desert Musical Theater: Aug. 3-7. Singing, dancing, acting. Learn scenes and songs from favorite musicales then perform them in a show.

“Kool Kids” 2009 Summer Program

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 22-June 27

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29-July 4

11 a.m. (no ending time given) July 6- July 10

11 to 2 p.m July 13-17

11 a.m.to 2 p.m. July 20-24

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27-31

11 a.m. (no ending time given) Aug. 3-7

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 10-14

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 17-21

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25-29

Where: Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trail

Activities: Art, recreational activities that focus on aviation

Cost: Ages 5 and under free, $5 ages 6-12, $10 ages 13-17

Information: (760) 778-6262

PALM SPRINGS

Summer Camp 2009

When: 9 a.m.- to 2 p.m. Mon. -Fri., June 22-July 31

Where: James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, 480 Tramview Road

Activities: Arts and crafts, computer literacy, physical education, field trips. For kindergarten through 8th grades

Cost: $15 per child, $5 for field trip T-shirt

Information: (760) 323-8271

Day Camp 2009

When: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 16- Aug. 14

Where: Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs

Where: 450 S. Sunrise Way

Activities: Movies, basketball, board games, volleyball, Wii and X-Box tournaments. Age groups range from grades 1 12.

Cost: Fees are based on income. Generally range from $45 to $75 per week

Information: (760) 327-1304

13th annual Summer Theatre Camp

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.- Fri., June 22- July 24

Where: Palm Canyon Theatre, 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive

Activities: Classes on acting, clowning, singing, dancing, stage makeup, field trips to McCallum Theater. For ages 7 to 18

Cost: $125 per week

Information: (760) 323-5123

Summer Day Camp

When: 7:30 a.m.- to 6 p.m., June 16-Aug. 28

Where: Palm Springs YMCA, 3601 E. Mesquite Ave.

Activities: Arts and crafts, games, sports, computers, projects. For ages 5 to 14.

Cost: $90 per week for program faculty members, $95 per week for program members, $105 per week for non-program members

Information: (760) 320-6430

Critter Camp

Where: Palm Springs YMCA, 3601 E. Mesquite Ave.

When:8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., June 22-June 26

Activities: Humane Education Program will teach children proper care, respect for animals. For ages 5 to 11.

Cost: $80 for program faculty members, $85 for program members, $95 for non-program members

Information: (760) 320-6430

Performing Arts Camps

Where: Palm Springs YMCA, 3601 E. Mesquite Ave.

When: June 29-Aug. 28

Activities: Dance camp, theater production, musical theater, “So You Think You Have Talent,” and “Dance, dance, dance” classes will be taught in separate Mon.-Fri. sessions. Ages for different sessions range from 4 to 14.

Cost: Ranges from $75 to $300

Information: (760) 320-6430

Cooking Camp

When: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 29-July 2

Where: Palm Springs YMCA, 3601 E. Mesquite Ave.

Activities: Prepare, cook, plate culturally traditional and healthy meals. For ages 8 to 14.

Cost: $80 for program faculty members, $85 for program members, $95 for non-program members

Information: (760)320-6430

RANCHO MIRAGE

Kids Indoor Tennis Camps

When: Eight weekly sessions, Mon.-Thu. starting June 22. Ages 4-6 meet for one hour, ages 7-11 meet 1.5 hours

Where: Golfsmith xTreme, 72-700 Dinah Shore Drive, Costco shopping center

Activities: Tennis instruction, games, drills, prizes

Cost: $45 for ages 4-6, $65 for ages 7-11

Information: (760) 779-9000

www.justsignmeup.com

YMCA Child care

When: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: YMCA Rancho Mirage Child Enrichment Center, 71-251 Mirage Road

Activities:Weekly themes focus on different activities including art, crafts, cooking and sports.

Ages:K- fifth grade

Cost: $130 for five days, $105 for three days and $85 for two days

Information: (760) 862-0078

Palm Desert Volleyball Club

When: Noon-2 p.m. July 1-22

Where: Marywood/Palm Valley School, 35-525 DaVall Road

Cost: July 1,2,6 for ages 8-11, $85. July 7-9 for ages 12-14, $85. July 13-16 for ages 13-16, $105. July 20-22, boot camp, $85

Information: (760) 406-3455

2009 Discovery Summer Camp

When: June 22-Aug. 28

Where: Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive

Activities: Theme weeks include animals, pioneers, gardens, cooking, carnivale, native American traditions for ages 5-9

Cost: $150 per week members, $175 nonmembers, includes camp T-shirt

Information: (760) 321-0602, Ext. 101, www.cdmod.org

Valerie Mahabir Academy of Ballet and Performing Arts

What: Second annual Summer Camp Dance Intensive, featuring ballet, repertoire, musical theater, hip hop, modern and lyrical classes. Emphasis will be put on nutrition and fitness.

Where:Performing Arts Studio at 71-711 San Jacinto Drive

When:9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays in the second, third and fourth weeks in July.

Reservations: (760) 341-0122 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. weekdays or www.desertyouthballet.org.

THOUSAND PALMS

Thousand Palms Summer Camp

When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with extended care at 7:30 a.m. and until 6 p.m.; three sessions, June 16-July 2, July 6-24, July 27-Aug. 14

Where: Thousand Palms Community Center, 31-189 Robert Road

Activities: for ages 5-13

Cost: $90 per three week session, $10 drop-in fee, extended hours $25 per session

Register: at any Desert Recreation District Facility

Information: (760) 343-3595