Family Calendar
The ** indicates admission is $5 or less, or free. Only O'ahu events are listed. Full-price admission is listed; the * denotes discounted (or free) admission for students, seniors, military, members and/or children. Call the venue for details.
TODAY
Stingray Encounter, a chance to swim and interact with stingrays; participants must be at least 40 inches tall; various times daily; $49 (includes park admission). Register: Sea Life Park Hawaii, 259-7933.
** Family Sunday: fun in the sun it's electric!, with children's activities revolving around
Energy from the Sun and Electricity, entertainment, food and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m, Bishop Museum; $3 for Hawai'i residents and military personnel with ID, or $10 for a family of four (two adults, two children ages 4-12); $14.95* for nonresidents. 848-4160.
Cold, Wet and Scaly, for ages 3 and up; come face to face with reptiles and amphibians to learn about these ancient creatures from across the seas, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.
WEEKDAYS
Sports Academy, for children in grades 2-5; a sports camp that will introduce the fundamentals and techniques of volleyball, and offensive and defensive strategies; games and scrimmages will also be held during the week, 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday, West O'ahu Family YMCA-Mililani Branch; future camps include: flag football, July 2-6; baseball, July 9-13; soccer, July 16-20; and basketball, July 23-27; $40 for each week of camp, 8 a.m.-noon, or $100 for an all-day care option, 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Register: 625-1040, ext. 242.
The Robot Zoo, a 5,000-square-foot touring exhibit with 16 hands-on activities and robots of various animals, including a rhinoceros, giant squid, giraffe and grasshopper, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept. 3, Bishop Museum; $14.95*. 848-4160.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Bishop Museum, for ages 12 and up; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; $15 (plus $14.95* general museum admission). 847-8243.
Mission Houses Museum Tours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, call for times; $15*. 531-0481.
Small Fry, for ages 1-3; learn about marine life through crafts, songs and more, 8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesday through July 24 (five once-a-week sessions); $70* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.
** Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Borders-Waikele; repeats 11 a.m. Saturdays; free. 676-6699.
** Keiki Tuesday, with entertainment and activities, 10:30 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
** Storytime for Toddlers, 10 a.m. Wednesday, 'Aiea Public Library; free. 483-7333.
** Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Waimanalo Public and School Library; free. 259-9925.
** Yo-yo class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
** Class Act, showcase of students in the performing arts, 7-8 p.m. Fridays, Pearlridge Center Uptown; free. 488-0981.
Aquarium After Dark, a night of discovery with a flashlight tour, 7-9 p.m. Friday; children must be accompanied by an adult; $7*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium Education Department, 923-9741.
NEXT WEEKEND
Keiki Aquarist ray day, for ages 6-12; get up close and personal with rays and go behind the scenes to meet other marine animals, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; $45; limited to 10 participants. Register: Sea Life Park Hawaii, 259-2512.
** Kids Workshop, an experienced Home Depot associate will conduct a workshop specially designed for keiki, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Home Depot; free. 521-7355.
** Children's Storytime at Unity Church, 10-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Unity Church of Hawaii Bookstore; free. 735-4436, ext. 310.
** Children's Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays through July 28, Edna Allyn Room for Children, Hawai'i State Library; free. 586-3510.
** Kids Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders-Ward Centre; free. 591-8995.
** Aunty Pua's Keiki Kanikapila, with singing and storytelling, 11 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Native Books & Beautiful Things, Ward Warehouse; free. 845-8949.
** Yo-yo class, with Yo-Cool Club, 7 p.m. Saturdays, Windward Mall; free. 235-1143.
Makiki Night Life, for ages 6-10; with a night hike in Makiki Valley, campfire, marshmallows and more, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; children must be accompanied by an adult; for fee information or to register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.
Summer Family Fun Lunch Cruise with Radio Disney, with a lunch, games, activities and a show for the entire family, noon-2 p.m. July 1 through Sept. 30, presented by Navatek Cruises; $49* or $37* for kama'aina. Reservations required: 973-1311.
** Amazing Mazes and Puzzling Puzzles, a hands-on exhibit designed to help keiki develop critical reasoning and strategic thinking skills with mazes, puzzles and other interactive activities, noon-5 p.m. July 1, noon-8 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays through July 22, Pearlridge Center Uptown and Downtown; free. 488-0981.
COMING UP
** Moon Walk through Waimea Valley Adventure Park; bring a flashlight, mosquito repellent and jacket, wear comfortable shoes; 8:15 p.m. July 6; $3*. 638-8511.
Clay Creations, for students who have just completed grades 3-5; design, create and glaze original ceramic tiles for installation in the new Lyon Arboretum Children's Garden, 9 a.m.-noon July 7 and July 21; $32*. Register: Lyon Arboretum, 988-0456.