Spring break is over, and savvy parents are already planning ahead, investigating summer programs and activities that best suit their children’s interests and their families’ needs. The following assortment samples programs offered on Oahu for the school break. Some offer discounts for members; prices listed are for nonmembers.

Diamond Head Theatre: 520 Makapuu Ave. Musical Theatre Experience applications will be accepted online only. Call 733-0277, ext. 306; or visit goo.gl/TU6PY8.

» MTE for Kids (ages 7 to 12), 8 a.m. to noon; and MTE for Teens (ages 12 to 16), 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Both run June 9 through July 25, with final performances July 26. Students are introduced to the performing arts and receive training in acting, singing and dancing. No experience necessary. Cost: $950 for kids, $650 for teens. Visit goo.gl/l9hFLz.

» MTE Intensive for experienced students ages 7 to 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 4-15, with final performance Aug. 16. Previous performance experience required. Cost: $420. Visit goo.gl/ZYivzM.

Hawaii Academy: 1314 Moonui St. Call 842-5642 or visit hawaiiacademy.com.

Curriculum includes academic instruction in math, science, social studies and language arts, with gymnastics, trampoline and enrichment classes with weekly themes, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 27 through July 31, for ages 4 to 12. Cost: from $380 for one week to $3,395 for 10 weeks; single- and half-day options available.

Hawaii Children’s Discovery Center: 111 Ohe St. Call 524-5437 or visit discovery­centerhawaii.org. Camp costs range from $120 to $255 per week. Register by May 16.

» Preschool Camp: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 26 through Aug. 15; drop-off beginning 8:30 a.m., with optional after-camp care until 4 p.m. ($20 per week). Themed weekly camps for ages 3 and 4 feature interactive lessons, outdoor play, visits to the center and nap time.

» Summer Break Discovery Camp: June 2 through Aug. 8, with extended sessions Aug. 11-22. Themed weekly camps for ages 5 to 8 include hands-on educational activities, outdoor play and visits to the center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for full-day camp, 9 a.m. to noon for morning camp and 1 to 4 p.m. for afternoon camp. Optional after-camp care until 4:30 p.m. ($10 per week).

Hawaii Nature Center: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive. Call 955-0100, ext. 126, or visit goo.gl/Z3etn2.

Summer 2014 SNAP (Sensational Nature Adventure Program), 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 through Aug. 15, with optional extended care until 5 p.m. The 11 one-week sessions include nature activities, forest hikes, stream investigations, crafts, insect safaris, beach explorations and field trips. For ages 6 to 11. Cost is $280 to $350 per week. Registration deadline is two weeks prior to the start of each session.

Hawaii Women in Filmmaking: The ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Ave. Call 799-4438 or visit goo.gl/VximJz.

Summer Reel Camps for Girls offers two programs for ages 13 to 19. Cost: $500 per program. Register by May 15.

» Animation: Learn principles and techniques using industry-standard cameras and editing software, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 24-28.

» Basic Reel: Learn about storytelling, story­boarding, script-writing, lighting, audio, editing and how to use a professional camera while working in small teams to produce a short video, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22-26.

Hawaii Youth Symphony: Call 941-9706 or visit hiyouthsymphony.org.

» Summer Strings: Five-week classes in violin, viola, cello or bass, June 9 through July 11, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. for beginners, 4 to 5 p.m. for intermediates (with one-year experience), Boys & Girls Club Spalding Clubhouse, 1704 Wai­ola St., second floor. Students must be age 8 by June 1. Cost: $210. Instrument rentals available. Call 941-9706 or visit goo.gl/QzIBa3.

» Pacific Music Institute: Intensive music program, July 11-20 at UH-Manoa’s Music Department for serious music students entering grades 8 through 12 (including graduating seniors). Must have at least two years of instrumental experience. Students participate in ensembles including concert band, string orchestra, chamber music, jazz band and symphony orchestra (culminating with community concerts); learn music theory; and engage in musicianship-building activities. Registration details available in May. Visit goo.gl/tHGCZM.

Hawaiian Humane Society: 2700 Wai­alae Ave. Call 356-2223 or visit goo.gl/S4VWu7.

Teens 4 Animals Summer Experience is a two-week program for grades 8 through 12, offering service-learning and volunteer hours. Session 1 runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4-17; Session 2 is 1 to 5 p.m. June 18 to July 1. Participants learn about animal training, communication, cruelty, pet adoptions, over­population and more. Cost: $195.

Honolulu Museum of Art School: 1111 Victoria St. Call 532-8741 or visit goo.gl/lVCAvT.

The program runs June 10 through July 16; registration begins at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

» Young Artists Summer Program: Classes in printmaking, cartooning, ceramics, drawing and painting, mixed media and exploring art offered Tuesdays through Fridays for kindergarten through grade 12. Classes at 8 and 10:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. Cost: $275 per class.

» Summer Art Camp: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. for grades 1 to 3. This camp will also be held at Spal­ding House (2411 Makiki Heights Drive) from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Cost: $825.

» Summer Art Intensive: 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. for grades 4 through 12. Students create their own all-day program by selecting three classes. Cost: $795.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth: Tenney Theatre, Cathedral of St. Andrew’s. Call 839-9885, ext. 704, or visit goo.gl/NYnzZ6.

The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 2-27, culminating with June 26 performances at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Cost: $575.

» Summer Drama Adventure: "Into the Jungle," ages 7 to 9, keiki perform in jungle stories.

» The ‘Tween Scene: "Creative Journeys," ages 10 to 13, students create theatrical stories.

Honolulu Waldorf School: Niu Campus, 350 Ulua St. Call 377-5491 or visit honoluluwaldorf.org.

"Mahina," two sessions, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 16-27 and July 7-18, with optional after-care until 5:30 p.m. ($150 per session or $20 per day). For grades 1 to 7. Cost: $490 per session; field trips at an extra cost. Register by May 15.

Honolulu Zoo: Call 461-3022 or visit goo.gl/4GR9QZ. Weeklong sessions, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 2-27, with optional after-care until 5:30 p.m. ($50 per week).

» Camp Menehune offers educational animal tours, visits to animal exhibits and crafts for kids ages 4 and 5. Cost: $275 per week.

» Camp ‘Imi Loa covers the same activities plus classroom lessons and discussions, lawn games and educational videos for kids ages 6 to 8. Cost: $285 per week.

» Camp Wildlife Koa features enrichment/encounter activities, multimedia presentations, lessons about animal endangerment and starting a conservation project for ages 9 to 11. Cost: $285 per week

Kama‘aina Kids: Call 262-4538 or visit kamaainakids.com.

» Weekday camps May 30 through July 31 for students who have completed kindergarten through grade 6, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (programs begin 8 a.m., half-day option available until 2:30 p.m.) at the following sites: Mili­lani Tech Park, Voyager Public Charter School at 2428 Wilder Ave. and Ben Parker, Enchanted Lake, Hahaione, Keone­ula, Liholiho, Wai­kele and Wai­malu elementary schools. Activities include swimming, sailing, kayaking, Camp Timberline overnighter, singing, dancing, excursions and science activities. Cost is $145 to $170 per week, or $1,250 for entire summer. Register by April 25 for early-bird discounts. Registration deadline is May 9; late fee is $25.

» Specialty camps include Camp Bishop Museum, Sea Life Park Junior Animal Trainer Program, Camp Wet ‘n’ Wild and SPIRIT Adventures and Summer Plus (following the city’s Summer Fun Programs) at various sites.

» Junior Lifeguard Program: Weekly sessions for ages 13 to 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 2 through July 25 on a rotating basis at Ala Moana, Kalama, Ehu­kai and Makaha beach parks. Participants learn about water safety, first aid and surf rescue techniques through physical and ocean skills training and competition. Bring lunch. Cost: $100 per week. Register by May 19. Late fee is $25. Visit goo.gl/V3TXmN.

Language Wonderland: EPIC Foundation, 94-479 Ukee St. in Wai­pio. Call 394-7133 or visit language-wonderland.com.

Classes in Chinese, Japa­nese and Spanish, July 21-25 and July 28 through Aug. 2 (except Aug. 1) for ages 4 to 12. Different weekly themes are explored through activities based on age and language level. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ($375, or $325 if registered by May 1), with half-day options ($199). Must bring lunch. Optional extended care 7-8 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. for $50 each.

Little Ambassadors: Call 256-4861 or visit littleambassadors.com.

Language immersion classes for infants and keiki up to age 9 in Mandarin, Japa­nese, Spanish and Korean. Sessions held two or three times a week, May 31 through Aug. 13; times depend on age of child and language of interest. Intensive programs in Mandarin and English as a Second Language also offered. Language and ESL programs are held at 725 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite C-106; toddler and children’s Chinese classes at 3636 Kilauea Ave. in Kai­muki. Cost is $200 to $399. Limited to six students per class.

Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor: 319 Lexington Blvd., Ford Island. Call 441-1005 or visit pacificaviationmuseum.org.

» Flight School for Boys: Three-day adventure for grades 6 to 8 offers hands-on activities that emphasize Pacific aviation, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3-5. Cost: $165. Repeats June 17-19 and 24-26.

» Flight School for Girls: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10-12. Repeats July 8-10.

» Aviation Adventure: Coed residential camp July 15-17 for ages 13 to 17. Covers history of Ford Island and Pearl Harbor; science, technology, engineering and math concepts of aviation; and experiences in the hangars and aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Cost for the three-day, two-night program is $300, which includes overnight accommodations aboard the Missouri. Repeats July 22-24 and 29-31.

Pearl City Foundation: Momilani Community Center, 715 Hoomoana St. Call 456-2073 or email pearlcityfoundation@ gmail.com.

Summer Fun Days 2014, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2 through July 31, or half-day option until 2 p.m. Includes academics, sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts, games, cooking, pool time (with Leahi Swim School) and field trips. For keiki who have completed kindergarten through grade 6. Cost: $975 if registered by May 2 or $1,150 by May 16. Half-day program is $750, with weekly ($125 to $150) and daily ($35 to $40) options available.

Sea Life Park: Call 259-2513.

» Summer camp (in partnership with Kama‘aina Kids): Weekly programs for kindergarten through grade 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2 through July 25 (except weeks of June 9 and 30); Kama­‘aina Kids provides transportation; keiki may be dropped off from 6 to 9 a.m. and picked up from 3 to 6 p.m. Participants have encounters with dolphins, sharks and rays while learning about the ocean’s ecosystem, its inhabitants and conservation efforts. Cost: $220 per week. Visit kama­aina­kids.com.

» Internships and volunteer programs: Must be 18 or older and devote eight to 12 hours a month, assisting with the touch pool, caring for injured seabirds or becoming a park docent. Unpaid internships are offered in marine mammal care and training; reef life and sea turtle care; seabird care and rehabilitation; veterinary technician; and educator and marketing experiences. Visit sealife­parkhawaii.com/educintern.asp.

Skate Care Hawaii: Hickam Skate Facility, 900 Hangar Ave. Call 864-7887 or visit skatecare.com.

Skateboarding clinics for ages 5 to 15, June 16 through Aug. 8. Includes three hours of group instruction and two hours of free skate to master new tricks. Must bring helmet, knee and elbow pads and a skateboard. Cost: $275 per week.

Still & Moving Center: 1024 Queen St. Call 397-7678 or visit stillandmovingcenter.com.

Happy Healthy Circus Camp for ages 6 to 12, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 23 through July 25, drop-off from 8:30 a.m. Weekly activities include aerial yoga and dance, archery, tumbling, hooping, juggling, singing, acting and an obstacle course, with nutrition workshops, massage, Hawaiian arts and crafts, story­telling and more. Each week culminates with a short circus performance. Cost: $319 to $399 per week. Register by May 31.

University of Hawaii sports camps: Led by UH coaches, staff and current and former players. Visit goo.gl/vw4iYP.

» Rainbow Warrior Basketball Camp: Four-day camps for boys and girls ages 6 to 17, Camp 1 from June 2 to 5 and Camp 2 from June 9 to 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stan Sheriff Center and Klum Gym. Learn fundamentals through a mixture of competition and instruction, with a written evaluation by a camp coach and highlight tapes. Cost: $250 per camp or $400 for both. Postmark deadline is May 30 for Camp 1 and June 2 for Camp 2. Call 377-0655 or email cwm24@hawaii.edu.

» Rainbow Wahine Youth/Intermediate Soccer Camp: Two camps for boys and girls, June 9-12 and July 14-17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., UH soccer practice field. Youth camps (ages 5 to 7) emphasize basic skills and techniques, while intermediate camps (ages 6 to 14) cover advanced skills and tactics. Cost: $150.

» Soccer College Identification Camp: 4 to 7 p.m. July 14-16, UH soccer practice field. For females in high school interested in the college recruiting process. Showcase and develop skills necessary at the collegiate level through plyometrics, tactical awareness and agility tests. Cost: $120.

» Rainbow Wahine Softball Camp: Girls entering kindergarten through grade 12 learn fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing and base running at Rainbow Wahine Softball Stadium. Call 956-2221. Session 1: 4-7 p.m. June 11-13, for kindergarten through grade 5, $85. Session 2 (pitching only): June 14, 9-10:30 a.m. for grades 9 through 12; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for grades 6 through 8; 1:30-3 p.m. for kindergarten through grade 5. Cost: $30. Session 3: June 18-20, 4-6 p.m. for grades 6 through 8. Cost: $85. Session 4: June 25-27, 4-6 p.m. for grades 9 through 12. Cost: $85.

» Swim Camp: Three sessions, June 2-5, 9-12 and 16-19, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Duke Kaha­na­moku Aquatics Center. For ages 7 to 17 with competitive swim experience able to swim at least 50 yards in all four competitive strokes (fly, back, breast and freestyle). Learn proper stroke techniques, starts and turns, and receive individual attention and video analysis. Cost: $350 per week or $275 for early registration by April 30. Email jljackso@hawaii.edu.

» Rainbow Wahine Coed Junior Tennis Clinics: Improve skills and strategies at single-day clinics in April and May. Cost: $40.

» Rainbow Wahine Volleyball Camps: Four-day camps for boys and girls in grades 4 through 12 at all skill levels, 1-5 p.m. June 16-19 and July 11-14, 15-18, 22-25 and 28-31, Stan Sheriff Center and Klum Gym. Participants receive individualized skill sessions for all positions; learn fundamentals and strategies of team play; receive a written evaluation by coach; and compete in a team tournament.Cost: $175. Email robynma@hawaii.edu.

Waikiki Aquarium: Call 440-9011 or visit goo.gl/bzlreM.

Summer by the Sea sessions for ages 8 to 12 (must be confident swimmers who enjoy snorkeling), June 9-13 and 23-27, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays. Features swimming and snorkeling explorations from Wai­kiki to Diamond Head, followed by behind-the-scenes tours at the aquarium. Cost: $325 per week.

YMCA: Call 531-YMCA (9622) or visit goo.gl/r49UVA.

» Weekday camps: For students entering grades 1 through 7, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2 through Aug. 1, at the Central, Kaimuki-Wai­alae, Leeward, Mili­lani, Nuu­anu and Windward branches. Features outdoor explorations, arts and crafts, sports, swimming, cooking and more. Cost is $635 to $1,385 for four-, five- and nine-week options; $175 weekly; or $135 for part-day weekly option from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register by May 18 for early-bird rates.

» Kalihi Y Summer Time: For students entering grades 1 through 6, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 2 through July 31, with project-based activities, music and dance, games and three excursions. Cost is $510 to $975 for four-, five- and nine-week options, $135 weekly; or $30 daily.

» After summer school programs: For students entering grades 1 through 6 at the Kaimuki-Waialae, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, Nuuanu and Windward branches. Times and dates vary, and fees may include transportation from select schools to YMCA branches.

» Weekly specialty camps, June 10 through Aug. 22 at Central YMCA: Outdoor Explorer for grades 4 through 9 ($260), Cooking and Crafts for grades 3 through 9 ($240) and Multi-Sports Clinic for grades 3 through 9 ($240).

» Club Mid Explorers for teens entering grades 6 through 8 (Kaimuki-Waialae), grades 7 and 8 (Mililani) and grades 7 through 9 (Nuuanu). Features leadership development activities, sports, games, arts, computers, service projects and excursions. Cost is $635 to $1,385 for four-, five- and nine-week programs; or $200 per week. After summer school option available for students at Kaimuki and Niu Valley middle schools.

» STRIVE Leadership Teen Programs: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2 through Aug. 1, for students entering grades 7 through 12 (varies per location) at Central, Kaimuki-Waialae, Kalihi, Leeward, Mililani, Nuuanu and Windward. Cost: $360.

» Camp Erdman: Weeklong overnight camps ($595) for ages 7-16, June 1 through Aug. 8, with specialty camp upgrades (horsemanship, surfing, farming, swimming and English as a Second Language). Other options include one-week Adventure Camp, two-week Leaders in Training and Camp Counselor in Training programs, and family camps.