Junior Gardeners Summer Camp will run two consecutive weeks at Sherman Library and Gardens. Week One will be July 25th through July 28th and Week Two will be August 8th through August 11th. The camps run from 9am to 12noon. This camp is for children ages 7 to 11. Kids will learn about plants, the natural world, carnivorous plants, growing food, worm composting and creating a wildlife friendly garden. This is a STEAM based program. Each session will include time in the garden, a planting, or craft project to bring home. The cost for members is $180 per week and the non-members $200 per week.  For more information, or to sign up for one of the camps, see their website at: https://thesherman.org/event/junior-gardeners-summer-camp-week-1/.

Laguna Beach is just south of Newport Beach in Orange County. Laguna Beach has a large arts community with weekly arts walk, 80 plus arts galleries, three large scale arts shows and over 180 artists in residence. Located at 2 Camel Point Drive, this 4,400 square foot home is part of the South Laguna Bluffs community. This six-bedroom, four-bathroom home was built in 1973.  The gourmet kitchen has a six-burner cooktop, stainless steel appliances and an attached dining room with views. Attention to detail can be seen vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows and custom designed closets. There are amazing views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, city night lights and stunning sunsets. This home sits on an 8,300 square foot piece of property with a corner lot setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool with waterfall, fire pit, and a large sun deck. There are just ten homes in this gated community. South Laguna Bluffs is situated in South Laguna on the oceanside of Pacific Coast Highway. Residents are within walking distance to Thousand Steps Beach. 

Crystal Cove is a group of exclusive developments in the Newport Coast area of Newport Beach. Crystal Cove is also home to the Crystal Cove State Park and Beach, which has 3.2 miles of shoreline, 400 acres of bluffs, 2,400 acres of canyons and 48 cottages in the Historical District. Located at 80 Sidra, this 3,800 square foot home is part of the Seascapecommunity.  This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 2002. Attention to detail can be seen in the fireplaces, skylights, and custom built-in shelving. The chef’s kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. There are 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, white water, Catalina Island, city night lights and picture-perfect sunsets.  This home sits on a large corner lot. Outdoors, there is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom private guest casita with a balcony and separate entrance. Seascape is a 24-hour guard gated development. Students living in Seascape attend El Morro Elementary School, Thurston Middle School, and Laguna Beach High School.