COOL SUMMER FUN!
Here are still more possibilities for the summer for kids.:
Honolulu Theatre For Youth: "Stage One," a beginner class for children ages 7 to 12, and "Stage Two," an advanced class for students ages 13 to 18, explore stage craft. Classes 1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 16 to July 25, Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Highway. Cost: $430. Apply by May 16. Call 839-9885.
Windward Nazarene Academy: Kindergarteners through third graders learn Hawaiiana, crafts, cooking and games. Fourth through seventh graders have an academic enrichment program, sports, excursions and computer basics. Cost: $195-$405 (includes lunch). Deadline: 4 p.m., May 30. Call 235-8787.
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii: Japanese culture class for ages 6 to 12, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, June 14 to Aug. 30, Weinberg Building, Room 102. Cost: $100 per student plus class supplies.
Temple Emanu-El: Gan Yerushalayim, a Jewish preschool, offers field trips, science, cooking, art, sports and puppetry for ages 3 and 4, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 16 to Aug. 22. Register at 595-7521.
Hanalani Schools: Program from June 16 to July 25 provides outdoor activities, crafts and music, weekly field trips. Classes 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. Before-school care begins at 6:45 a.m. and after-school care ends at 5:30 p.m. Call 625-2855 (for 3-4 year olds); or 623-7771 (elementary-aged children).
Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Exploring Two and Three Dimensional Art" for kindergarten through fourth grade; "Drawing and Painting" for grades 5-12; "Ceramics" for grades 4-6; and "Parent-Child Classes" for children ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult, June 17 through July 26. Cost: $85-$160. Call 532-8741.
Salvation Army: Four one-week camp sessions for children ages 6 to 12, June 26 to July 22, Camp Homelani. Cost: $65 per week.
Music camp for ages 8 through high school, July 26 to Aug. 3, offers training for brass, guitar, ukulele, group singing and tambourine. Cost: $90. Call 988-2136 or 637-4131.
Winner's Camp Foundation (Kauai): Seven-day program to enhance academic performance and social skills through leadership, Aug. 4-10, Kauai Beachboy Hotel Resort. For 13- to 17-year-olds. Cost: $980. Information at 263-0177 (Oahu).
Oahu Tae Kwon Do Center: Four-week program that meets 3 times a week at 6 to 7 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Also meets 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays. Call 486-2500.
Futurekids: One- and two-week computer classes for kids cost $195- $240. Call Pearlridge, 488-4484; Kahala, 737-4503; Manoa, 988-9560; Waipio Gentry, 677-0868; for details, dates and times.
Timmy's Gym: Personalized training programs. Call Timmy, 591-9494.
THURSDAY
"1-2-3 ... Imagine!": 90-minute Broadway-style musical featuring the Sesame Street characters. Performances at 7 p.m. April 24 and 25, and May 2; 10:30 a.m. April 25 and 26, and May 1 and 3; 2 p.m. April 26, and May 1 and 3; and 1 and 4:30 p.m. April 27 and May 4. Cost: $10.50-$15.50. Call 527-5402.
FRIDAY
Solve the murder: Did the "shark's tooth" have something to do with the crime? Interview suspects, use the laboratory and find clues that will solve the murder case, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Waikiki Aquarium. Children must be at least 5-years-old and accompanied by an adult. Cost: $8. Space is limited. Register by mail. Call 923-9741.
Monkey time: Curious George visits 7 p.m. April 25, and noon April 26 and 27, Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.
SATURDAY
Family festival: "International Year of the Reef" celebration, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace. Activities include a visit with Lani Moo, 9 a.m.; "Jubelieve" environmental puppet show, 9:10 a.m.; storytelling with Glen Grant, 10 a.m., Pier 10; environmental artist Howard Shapiro, 10:45 a.m.; entertainment by the winners of Brown Bags to Stardom, 11:20 a.m.; high school submarine challenge, 1 p.m.; Ka'au Crater Boys, 2:15 p.m.; Polynesian Culture Center, 3:15 p.m.; BlackPoint, 4 p.m.; Rolando Sanchez and Salsa Hawaii, 5 p.m.; and Israel Kamakawiwio'ole, 6 p.m. Information at 532-4227.
"The Wild Baby": Based on books by Barbro Lindgren and Eva Eriksson, "The Wild Baby" shows a day in the life of a very feisty baby and his patient and caring mother, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. also May 3 and 10. Tickets: $10-$5. Call 839-9885.
"Bedtimes and Bullies": A musical about children's imagination, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., McCoy Pavilion, Ala Moana Park. Also May 3 and 10. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets: $10-$5. Call 839-9885.
Clean critters: Are animals tidy? Three- to 5-year-olds will search the forest for signs of spring cleaning, 9:30 to 11 a.m., Hawaii Nature Center. Cost: $7. Reservations required. Call 955-0100.
Marine festival: In celebration of the "International Year of the Reef," Voyager Submarines and Meadow Gold Diaries sponsor a festival focusing on marine life with games, entertainment, educational displays and interactive exhibits, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aloha Tower Marketplace. Call 532-4231.
SUNDAY
Drawing animals: Artist/teacher Brian Ibaan holds a workshop for children ages 6-8, 1 to 2 p.m., Borders, Waikele, Space is limited. Sign-up required at main information desk. Call 676-7820.
NEXT TUESDAY
No TV: "TV-Turn-Off Week" storytime, 10 a.m., Barnes and Noble. Call 737-3323.
