What: In the spirit of the Olympics, about 550 children will compete in sports and academic events under the flags of California State University, Sacramento, and the University of California, Davis. They are participants in the National Youth Sports programs at the two campuses. This year's event grew out of the circumstance that the CSU-Sacramento program had to vacate facilities for the U.S. Olympic track and field trials being held on that campus. When and Where: Monday, July 17, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at UC Davis * 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., opening ceremonies, Toomey Field * 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., competitions -- basketball and volleyball, Recreation Hall -- soccer and golf, Russell Intramural Field -- track and field, Toomey track -- softball and football, Hutchison Intramural Field -- tennis, tennis courts -- swimming, Hickey Pool -- kick ball, A Street Intramural Field -- mathematics and science, 241 Hunt Hall * 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., basketball game for program staff, Recreation Hall * 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., closing ceremonies, Recreation Hall Visuals: Following opening ceremonies with banners and flags, children aged 10 to 16 will compete in one brain teaser and 10 action-packed sports indoors and outdoors. The Causeway Cup will be presented to the winning team during the closing ceremonies. Background: Individually, UC Davis and CSU-Sacramento offer sessions of the National Youth Sports Program. About 400 children from lower-income families in Yolo and Solano counties participate in the UC Davis program, weekdays from June 26 through July 28. The children play sports, get hands-on experience with science and explore career opportunities. The program also features math instruction and a component on drug and alcohol awareness. The CSU-Sacramento program, which began June 12 and concludes with the mock Olympics, serves about 250 children from lower-income families in Sacramento County. The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a co-sponsor of both programs. Directions and To attend opening ceremonies in Recreation Hall, from Interstate 80 Parking: take Highway 113 North. Exit at Hutchison Drive and proceed east to La Rue Road. At the La Rue stoplight, turn left. Turn right at Orchard Park Drive to find parking adjacent to the hall. Hutchison Intramural Field is located south of Recreation Hall, along La Rue Road. For all other event locations, inquire at the North Gate on Howard Way. From Recreation Hall, proceed north on La Rue Road. Turn right at Russell Boulevard and right again at Howard Way. Leave a media business card on your dashboard as a parking permit, unless your vehicle is already marked.