Here are some events in the Baltimore area for children that didn't fit into the neighborhood newsletter. Thanks to Patty Clark for compiling the information.

• Enrich you child's summer downtown... Every Sunday at 2pm, during the summer Family Fun hands-on activities are available at the Baltimore Museum of Art. There is a minimal charge and reservations are recommended. See www.artbma.org or call 443-578-1818.

• Preschoolers to high schoolers can enjoy activities at the Walter Art Gallery. See www.thewalters.org/programs_art_museums/programs_family_programs.aspx or call 410-547-9000 x373 to register your child.

• and in nature... Irvine Nature Center, 8400 Greenspring Avenue, www.explorenature.org or call 410-484-2413.

• Atkins Arboretum, on the Eastern shore, P.O. Box 100, Ridgely, MD 21660, 30 min. drive past the Bay Bridge www.atkinsarboretum.org or call 410-634-2847.

• Creative Kids Camps at Adkins Arboretum (See above). The Arboretum's camps are state certified. Space is limited. Visit www.adkinsarboretum.org for more information, or call 410-634-2847 to request a brochure or register. Too old to attend Creative Kids Camps? consider becoming a volunteer counselor. You must be at least 16 years of age and willing to work a full week of camp. Training will be provided. To apply or inquire, call Coreen Weilminster at 410-634-2847 or email cweilminster@adkinsarboretum.org.

• Summer School Enrichment Program at Commodore John Rogers School at 100 N. Chester, June 25th - August 3rd, 7:45am-1:45pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Enrichment programs in reading and math as well as arts and crafts, and recreation will be provided. Fridays there will be special activities. Applications are available in the school office.

• Three organizations in or near our boundaries offer summer camp programs for children. Call the following for additional information.

  • The Julie Community Center, 100 S. Washington 410-675-6300
  • Ralph J. Young Recreation Center off the 2000 block E. Fairmount 410-396-9197
  • The Door at 219 N. Chester, 410-675-3288

• Saturday, June 2nd, 11am-4pm community Health Fair sponsored by the Baltimore Chapter of Les Gemmes, Inc. at the Ralph J. Young Recreation Center, off the 2000 block E. Fairmount.

• Saturday, June 30th, Family Fun Festival, 2pm-7pm, on the Commodore John Rodgers School playground off the 2000 block E. Fairmount. Live performances, music, food, face painting, moon bounce, arts and crafts, dancing, charity basketball and much more. Contact the Door at 410-675-3288.

• Saturday, June 2nd, 10am-1pm (rain date June 9), Fishing Festival, Patterson Park. Activities will include, make-your own t-shirt with Audubon, Backyard Bass Betsy the Bigmouth Bass, Fish in a Tub, Animal Balloons, Fishin'Hole in One and REAL fishing in the Patterson Park Boat Lake. Registration begins at 10am. For more information call 410-396-9392 or email Mark.burke@baltimorecity.gov

• Fishing Rodeo - Every Thursday, 6pm, throughout May and June join Rec & Parks at the Boat Lake in Patterson Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Catch & release, bring a rod or borrow one. $1 per person, bait provided. For info: contact mark.burke@baltimorecity.gov or call 410-396-9392