What’s a kid to do?

School’s out for summer, and even parents whose kids couldn’t wait to get out of school may hear the perennial “I’m bored” before long.

Luckily Shoreline has both structured and unstructured activities to keep kids busy.

“There are soooo many things for kids to do here in Shoreline,” said Lynn Cheeney, recreation superintendent for the city of Shoreline.

Cheeney’s kids are now college age, but when they were younger, camps kept them busy in the summer.

“When my children were little, they did sport camps and day camps and overnight camping and going to residence camps where they spent the week away,” she said. “They just seem to enjoy getting out and doing something besides watching TV during the day, and I wanted them out and about and having fun.”

Luckily, camps are just one of Shoreline’s offerings, listed below:

• Splish, splash. The Shoreline Pool at 19030 First Ave. NE is open Monday through Friday 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 206-362-1307.

The pool offers family and lap swims, swimming lessons and pool party rentals.

• Explore the beach. Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, on Puget Sound, offers a playground, walking trails, fishing and picnic areas.

Those who want to deepen their exploration and see sea stars, crabs and other animals in action can sign up for free beach walks led by beach naturalists.

The park is at 2021 NW 190th Street. Contact the city for details on beach walks.

• Read, listen, or show off stuffed animals. Check out the free children’s programming at the Shoreline Library and Richmond Beach library, which runs the gamut from stuffed animal pet shows to puppet theater.

The libraries also offer activities and prizes for kids who complete a summer eading program.

The Shoreline Library is at 345 NE 175th St. Call 206-362-7550. The Richmond Beach library is at 19601 21st Ave. NW. Call 206-546-3522.

• Cool off. Highland Ice Arena, an ice skating rink, is at 18005 Aurora Ave. N. Call 206-546-2431.

• Bowl. Spin Alley Bowling Center, a family-friendly bowling alley, is at 1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd. Call 206-533-2345.

• Take in some tunes. The city’s Lunchtime Music Series runs from noon to 1 p.m. July 11 through Aug. 15 at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park (see address above) and at Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave. NE

• Send ‘em off to camp. The city’s Camp Shoreline offers week-long camps for children of different ages. There’s a general camp with storytelling, arts and crafts but also a plethora of specific camps that include cheerleading, skate boarding, soccer, volleyball, swimming and tennis. There’s also a program for kids with special needs. See the city’s recreation guide for details.

The Shoreline Children’s Center offers Summer Camp 2006 for children prekindergarten through sixth grade, organized into themes like Aloha! Campers, Way Down Deep and Around the World in 80 Days. Enrichment activities include cooking, art, music, drama and field trips. Contact the center at 206-361-4256.

Shoreline Community College offers summer programs for youth, including reading development, soccer, baseball/softball, basketball and more. To register call 206-546-4746. For information, call 206-533-6700 or send e-mail to extendedlearn@shoreline.edu.

The Shoreline/South County YMCA offers summer camps for students from preschool to high school. For information, stop by the YMCA at 1220 NE 175th St., or see www.seattleymca.org-/summer.

Art Wizards Summer Fine Arts Mini-camp will be held from 10 a.m. to noon July 24 through July 27 at Meridian Park Elementary School. Children are taught fine art skills using a variety of media, including oil and chalk pastel, watercolor and ink. Call 206-525-6075 or send e-mail to artwizards2005@CS.com to register.

August Arts Camp is held the week of Aug. 14-18 at Meridian Park for students currently in grades three through six. August Arts is a five-day, all-day camp where students explore and immerse themselves with the guidance of professional artist-educators. Class size is limited to 12. Registration forms are at www.shorelinearts.net and at the Shoreline Center office.

August Arts Jazz Camp for students currently in grades 7-12 will be held at Shorecrest High School from Aug. 7-16. Professional musicians work with students, focusing on improvisation. Students will perform at an Arts Council Concert in the Park Aug. 16. Registration forms are at www.shorelinearts.net and at the Shoreline Center office.

• Sign them up for a class. The city offers youth classes in everything from party manners to the music of the South Pacific. See the city’s recreation guide for details.

• Take a walk. Boeing Creek Park, 601 NW 175th St., and Shoreview Park, 700 NW Innis Arden Way, offer hiking trails, some along Boeing Creek. Other Shoreline parks offers hiking as well. See the recreation guide for details.

• Have a picnic. The city has several parks with picnic areas, including Paramount School Park at 15300 Eighth Ave. NE and Brugger’s Bog Park at 19553 25th Ave. NE. See the city’s recreation guide for a list of other parks and their offerings.

• Avoid “summer slide” and send them back to school. Shoreline Public Schools’ Summer School Program will be held July 6-28 for elementary school students and July 10 to Aug. 1 for secondary school students at Einstein Middle School. For information, contact Wyeth Jessee, principal of the Summer School Program, at 206-368-4739 or Ruth Hayes-Short, manager of Professional Development at 206-361-4363.

Teens get bored, too. The city offers a wide variety of activities for teens.

• The REC, at 16554 Fremont Ave. N., offers drop-in activities and socializing Monday through Saturday. Teens can do hip-hop dance, watch movies, take part in pool tournaments and more.

There are also field trips to Orcas Island and Wild Waves and special events. Every Tuesday through the summer, free trips are scheduled to explore the Seattle area, including Golden Gardens in Ballard and Seattle Center.