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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 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.

CENTRAL COAST VILLAGE CENTER CAMPS Wild Summer, Nature Discovery, Wilderness Challenge, Kids get outside now! Aug. 18-22. Ages 5-9 and 9-13. Info: www.theccvc.org or 541-9900.

SLO YMCA holds astronaut camp Aug. 18-20. 4-8 year olds. Info: 543-8235 or www.sloymca.org.

SUMMER U.K. INTERNATIONAL SOCCER CAMP takes place Aug. 18-22. Coaches are primarily from Great Britain and have been specially selected for their expertise in teaching children soccer. At Lila Keiser Park in Morro Bay. 4-16 years. Info: 772-6278.

AVILA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER Be at the beach through summer with programs and activities for kids ages 4-12. $155. 191 San Miguel St. in Avila. Info: 627-1997.

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

STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP for grades 3-12 Aug. 23 in Pismo Beach. Info: 773-7063 or www.pismobeach.org.

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

COASTAL DANCE AND MUSIC ACADEMY has camps through Aug. 22 for ages 3 and up in Arroyo Grande. Each week focuses on various types of dance, fitness, and more. Info: 489-5678 or www.coastaldanceandmusicacademy.com.

SLO YMCA “FREE TEEN FITNESS FRIDAYS” For ages 12–17 at their fitness center. Through Aug. 22 from noon to 5pm to workout for free in the YMCA’s weight room with Coach Tim, play basketball, racquetball, and more.Ü1020 Southwood Drive, off Laurel Lane in San Luis Obispo. Info: 543-8235.

THE EXPLORATION STATION is located at the Old Fire Station in Grover Beach and holds activities, exhibits, and classes. 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.

ROYAL OAKS SUMMER DAY CAMP Arts, computers, sports, cooking, and trips to: water slides, beach, museums, restaurants and more. For grades K-6 takes place in Arroyo Grande. Info: 489-9200.

SOUTH COUNTY YMCA PRESCHOOL CAMPS These weekly theme camps take place at Happy Time Preschool, located at 1091 Bello St. in Pismo Beach and happening all summer. Ages 4-7. NASA, detective, science, robots, and more will be themes. Info: 773-7063, 440-3048 or www.sloymca.org.

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, 800 W. Branch St. Story time: Wed. and Thurs. at 10:30am. Atascadero: 461-6161, story time: Wed., 10:30am, for ages 3-6. (Aug. 20: fossil program for adults at 6:30 pm) 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, 625 Harbor St. Thurs. 10am and 2:30pm are storytimes. 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: www.Slolibrary.org.

GET FIT

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

GYMNASTICS CLASSES for ages 3 and older 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.

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

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 www.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 older) to the beach for one-day, three-day, or five-day courses every day all summer. Info: 473-4580.

SURF IN PISMO ALL SUMMER with Moondoggies Surf Shop. Ages 5-17. Info: 773-7063.

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

GET CREATIVE AND GET BUSY

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 www.communityprograms.net.

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 offers pottery classes for kids during home school hours and after school. Located at the Creamery in SLO Info: www.anamcre.com, 544-1850 or 896-6197.

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: www.grandcentralmusicstore.com.

MONART in SLO offers tons of art classes for kids throughout the year. Info: 544-4243 or www.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 Beach and SLO, ballet and tap for ages 3-7 in SLO. Info: 471-4976 or www.beembom.com.

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