Costa Mesa
Camp Costa Mesa
The City of Costa Mesa Recreation Division will conduct Camp Costa
Mesa 2002, a nine-week summer day-camp for children ages 6 to 12.
The camp runs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 24 and lasts through
Friday, Aug. 23.
Campers will meet at TeWinkle Park, and can choose to pay $110 for
extended hours of 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., or can pay $90 for regular hours from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children will enjoy many activities including games,
arts and crafts and all-day excursions to places like Universal Studios,
the San Diego Zoo, Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.
Camp registration begins Saturday, June 1 at the Balearic Community
Center, 1975 Balearic Dr., from 8 to 11 a.m. for Costa Mesa residents,
and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for non-residents. Registration will be on a
first-come first-serve basis until full at the center from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (714) 754-5158 for more information.
Family Night Out
Costa Mesa Recreation Division's Family Night Out program offers
families the chance to participate in day and night excursions with
children. The next scheduled outing will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1
when families and children will be going to the Getty Museum in Los
Angeles for the "Family Festival." $5 per participant, and one adult must
participate with every five children registered. Call (714) 754-5158 for more information.
Trains on the tracks
On the third weekend each month, engineers climb aboard their trains
and travel on three miles of track at Fairview Park to display their
steam and diesel engines. The public is welcome to join them at the park
located at Placentia Avenue and Estancia North. The Orange County Model
Engineer program started in 1989, when engineers wanted to display their
steam and diesel engines, while educating and entertaining the community
about the past. Call (949) 548-7246 for more information.
Fight against crime
The 19th Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event
will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6. Costa Mesa residents,
along with residents nationwide, will lock their doors, turn on outside
lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and public safety
personnel. Costa Mesa Police Department officers will be serving food and
sodas and raffling prizes donated by local businesses.
Mobile Skate Park
The Recreation Division's Mobile Skate Park travels to various park
locations throughout the city three days a week to provide skateboarders
