Family Calendar

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.

"X-treme Science! Exploring Oceans, Volcanoes & Outer Space," a hands-on exhibit that simulates a crawl into a submarine, a walk across an active lava flow and more, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 28, Bishop Museum; $14.95* (general museum admission). 847-3511.

Keiki Zookeeper, for ages 6-10; meet the animals and their keepers, and help feed and make treats for the animals, 1-4 p.m. Sundays through March 25, Honolulu Zoo; $35 per class. Register: 971-7195.

Hau Sweet It Is, for ages 6-10; discover the many uses of hau, a type of hibiscus, and visit a hau grove to gather materials to make hau pendants and necklaces; 1:30-3:30 p.m.; $14*. Limited to 10 participants. Register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

WEEKDAYS

Spring Break Performing Arts Camps, to learn the basics of theater, including musical theater dance, acting and singing, and costume and set construction, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or March 26-30, the Movement Center; performances are 5:30 p.m. Saturday or March 30; $195 for each camp or $315 for both. Registration required: 735-8641.

Vacation Adventure, a camp with crafts, games and a chance to go behind the scenes, feed the animals and meet zoo keepers, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. or 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday or March 26-30, Honolulu Zoo; half-day rate: $40*, full-day rate: $45*, half-day weekly rate: $160* or full-day weekly rate: $195*. Reservations required: 926-3191 or 971-7195.

• Storytime for Toddlers and Preschoolers, 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through May 30, Children's Room, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.

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.

• "Splash," swim lessons for second-graders, Tuesday through Friday and March 27-30, call for times; three locations: Mililani YMCA, Wahiawa Recreation Center Pool or Momilani Recreation Center Pool in Pearl City; free. Reservations required: 625-1040.

Mission Houses Museum Tours, Tuesdays through Saturdays, call for times; $8*. 531-0481.

• 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, Downtown; free. 488-0981.

• Foster and Adoptive Parent Orientation, Thursday, call for time and location; free. Registration required: 543-8402.

• Class Act, a showcase of students in the performing arts, 7-8 p.m. Fridays, Pearlridge Center, Uptown; free. 488-0981.

Exploring the Reef at Night, for ages 5 and up; explore a nearshore reef flat, 7:30-10 p.m. Friday; $10*. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.

NEXT WEEKEND

• Diamond Head Story Hike, 2.5-mile hike, 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays; meet at the Honolulu Zoo entrance; $5*. 948-3299.

Lovable Larvae, for ages 6 and up; search for tadpoles, caterpillars, beetle larvae and more; 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday; $14*. Limited to 10 participants. Register: Hawai'i Nature Center, 955-0100.

• 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.

• 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.

Behind-the-Scenes at Honolulu Zoo, includes breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. March 25; $20*. Reservations required: 926-3191 or 971-7195.

COMING UP

Small Fry, for ages 1-3; learn about marine life through crafts, songs and more, 9-10:30 a.m. or 2:30-4 p.m. April 4 through May 2 (five once-a-week sessions); $60* for parent and child. Register: Waikiki Aquarium education department, 923-9741.