National Youth Sports Program -- With a bearded dragon as their mascot, 350 children from lower-income families in Yolo and Solano counties are participating in five sports, getting hands-on experience with science, and exploring career opportunities. The program, for 10- to 16-year-olds, also features math instruction and a component on drug and alcohol awareness. It is sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and UC Davis. Visuals: Sports, dance, science experiments and interaction with animals. When and where: Through July 27. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday. Hickey Gym and its immediate area. The program will hold an open house in the university's Main Theatre at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 21.