Summer's upon us -- and so are summer programs!

If you're already thinking how your little ones are going to spend their summer, here's a few ideas.

Monterey State Historic Park hosts "Los Niños de Monterey" history camps, for children in third through sixth grades to “step back in time” and experience Monterey, California of the past.

Registration opened March 4, 2013, offering 4 camp programs from June 17 to July 19. Cost ranges from $145 to $200 per camp per child. For more information, click here.

The Monterey Bay Charter School will host a six-week summer camp for ages six to 13 at its forested grounds. Cost for a full week from Monday to Friday 9am to 4 pm is $275. For more information, click here.

And if you don't want to wait until summer, the SPCA is now offering its animal camp during spring break.

Animal Camp is a unique mix of fun, exciting, and educational hands-on experiences that build self-esteem and nurture compassion.

For children in third through sixth grades. Sessions held on March 25-29, April 1-5, and April 8-12.

Summer sessions: July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug 2, and Aug 5-9 Cost for each session: $250. Call 831-264-5404 or click here for more information.