2014 Summer Camp Guide

 

2014 Summer Camp Guide

There’s a tidal wave of camps getting ready to make a splash this summer. Gear up, get on board and dive in to an adventurous, active & exciting break from school. Our 2014 Summer Camp Guide provides parents with a handy resource on loads of local fun throughout south OC. Register now to take advantage of early sign-up discounts… before your camper’s fave sells out!

949 Volleyball Club
949 volleyball club is now in its 5th year of operation. The club has won 5 Junior Olympic medals, as well as a National Championship at the 2013 Junior National Championships. 949 provides summer camps for both boys and girls of all ages and ability levels. The club’s goal is to teach beginners the fundamentals of the game and to prepare juniors and seniors looking to compete in the NCAA. 949 volleyball club promotes sportsmanlike behavior inside and outside of the gym, instills the values of integrity, dedication and hard work, and focuses on having fun! Space is limited; please register early. Log on to 949vb.com for more information or contact Justin directly at 949.374.2890 or Justin@949vb.com.

Acting Academy for Kids
Acting Academy for Kids’s Performing Arts Camp is offered in two South OC locations this year—Camino Real Playhouse in San Juan Capistrano and Cabrillo Playhouse in San Clemente. Daily classes in music, art, acting, and dance immerse kids aged 4 to 13 in an authentic performing experience. The week-long camps are each guided by professional educators and culminate in a student-centered production with sets, costumes, and lights. Ten distinct week-long programs run from June 24th to August 29th. The “core camp” rate is $275 per week with early-bird and after-camp enrichment options as well. Go toActingAcademyforKids.com for details and production schedules.

The Arts Project of Orange County
This is your one-stop shop for arts education and training! Whether your child is a serious artist or performer or is interested in trying something new this summer, The Arts Project presents inspiring and fresh performing and visual arts summer camps taught by talented instructors. Busy parents no longer need to taxi kids all over town — an array of classes are now available for ages 3 and up at one convenient location in San Clemente’s Talega Business Park. Your aspiring musician can make music with friends at The Black Box Studio’s vocal and instrumental camps. The Art Studio camps explore mediums such as painting, drawing, mixed media and more. In The Sound Studio, become a triple threat in singing, acting, and dancing! Go to TheArtsProjectOC.com for fees, schedules and registration.

Bold Girlz
With a fashion runway and private party space, Bold Girlz is a girl’s party place that specializes in fun fashion-themed parties, fashion camps, and community service projects for fashionista girls. Located at Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo, Fashionista Fun Camps are offered during Spring Break from April 14th to the 18th and run weekly in the summer from June through August, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A different daily fashion activity will focus on building self-esteem and confidence. Girls will have fun dressing up in Bold Girlz’s fashions, modeling on the runway, decorating t-shirts, making pillowcase dresses, enjoying the Pamper Me spa day, singing, dancing and more. On the last day, girls will get their hair and makeup done for the Fashion Show Finale attended by family and friends. Call 949.348.1300 to register and visit BoldGirlz.com to learn more.

Brain Builders
Brain Builders puts the “STEAM” in education—science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Weekly Engineering with LEGO® camps starts in June and children, ages 5 to 14, will learn concepts such as energy, thermodynamics, gravity, robotics, animation, and more! Young builders test their skills and projects against equipment like the Bridge Crusher, Earthquake Simulator, and the 20′ Gravity Race Track. Themed camps are structured and goal-oriented and are either a half or a full-day. Get fee info and registration details at BrainBuildersEd.org and put on your thinking cap! Use promo code “thelocaldish” to receive 10% off any camp.

Camp James
Located near the scenic Back Bay at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, Camp James has been an Orange County Tradition for 27 years and was awarded “Best Day Camp” for 2013 by Parenting OC Magazine. Ages 4 to 17 will enjoy adventures and make happy memories through a variety of activities: archery, Stand-up-paddleboards, STEM, watersports, zip line, drama, a climbing wall, an inflatable water park, mini-golf, laser-tag, dance, karate, fishing, crafts and more. Children love Camp James’ caring, award-winning staff, theme weeks, and crazy special events. Parents love the flexible scheduling, outstanding reputation, extended hours, and the ACA Accreditation. Camp starts June 23rd and ends August 29th. Open House Dates are April 8th (4-6:30 p.m.) and April 26th (10 a.m.–1 p.m.). Go toCampJames.com or call 949.729.1098 for more info.

Capo Beach Christian School
Summer Quest is Capo Beach Christian School’s answer to the dreaded, “I’m bored!” This faith-based camp is run by the school’s faculty, with a low child-teacher ratio in a safe and loving environment. Outdoor fun like jaunts to the beach, pool, or park and field trips to Legoland, Knotts Berry Farm, county fairs, and water parks keep the youngsters busy all summer long. Character building, new friendships, and creative play are emphasized. Summer Quest offers camps from June 30th to August 22nd from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. At only $185 per week, this is one of OC’s most affordable camps. Half-day and drop-in rates ($50 field trip cost not included) are also a great value. Convenient extended care is available for busy and working parents from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at a mere $210 per week. To register, visitCapoBeachChristianSchool.org.

Center Stage Studio
The Center Stage Studio (CSS) in Aliso Viejo has been successful in providing a safe & nurturing environment for over 8 years. This musical theater-based studio started with 6 students and now is Orange County’s premiere performing arts studio. CSS develops creativity, self-expression and social consciousness through performing arts programming. Inspiring performers to discover their own unique voice while building valuable skills like self-discipline, self-confidence and teamwork is the Studio’s mission. CSS’s weekly summer camps, with current & classic themes for ages 5 to 12-year-olds, “wait lists” every summer! The goal at Center Stage Studio is to give every student the opportunity to shine! To register for upcoming classes and camps, please visit TheCenterStageStudio.com or call 949.305.9758.

Club Literacy
Club Literacy offers their dynamic “Learning Luau” in Dana Point! Club Literacy has inspired thousands of students to improve their reading and writing skills. Classes are designed to fan the flames of your scholar’s budding and burning desire to learn! Pre-K to 3rd graders will enjoy one-of-a-kind programs such as Books & Cooks, Bugs & Books, All About Me (Scrapbooking & Journaling), Book Publishing, Connecting Cursive, and Math Journals. The K Smart Start and First Grade Smart Start classes are summer staples. Classes and camps run from June 26th to August 28th. Camps are offered 2 hours long, 4 days per week, ranging from $133 to $250. To learn more, visit ClubLiteracy.com or call 949.717.6624.

Coast Spirit Athletics
Come be a part of the summer camps at CSA Cheer & Tumbling in San Juan
Capistrano! Girls and boys, ages 4 to 14, will learn how to tumble, cheer and dance at Coast Spirit Athletics’s 11,000 square foot facility with competition-sized spring floors, a tumble track, and tumbling equipment. Have fun learning a routine to show your parents while making new friends and memories. Camps include lunch, snacks, a t-shirt and a Thursday performance for parents and friends. Sessions are offered Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., during the weeks of July 14th to18th, July 28th to 31st, August 11th to15th, and August 25th to 28th. For registration and additional information regarding camps, teams and classes, please call 949.248.7873 or visit CoastSpirit.com.

Teen Entrepreneur Academy: Concordia University
“It’s never too early to teach teens business,” explains Stephen Christensen, founder of the Teen Entrepreneur Academy (TEA) & dean of Concordia’s business school. Today’s global economy has created a new standard of employment making entrepreneurship popular with teens preparing for their future careers and adulthood. A teen’s curiosity, natural creativity, willingness to take risks, and unbridled enthusiasm are the characteristics found in our greatest entrepreneurs. TEA provides a one-week residential summer academy open to high school students interested in learning real-world business principles from successful entrepreneurs. This fun, activity-packed experience allows participants to work in small groups and write actual business plans — with the best one winning a $1,000 prize! TEA runs from July 13th through July 19th at Concordia University’s Irvine campus. Contact
Stephen.Christensen@cui.edu or visit cui.edu/tea for more information.

Dana Wharf Kids Fishing Camp
At Dana Wharf Sportfishing, your child will experience local fishing on a private boat each day at this one-of-a-kind camp. An expert crew and instructor will teach the fundamentals of fishing and offer pointers to those already familiar with the sport. Trips include fishing equipment and instruction, lunch, snacks, and a raffle at the end of the clinic. The camp is open to ages 9 to 14 and limited to 25 children! Sessions are $389 per child and run from July 7th to 11th and July 21st to 25th. Call 949.496.5794 or visitDanaWharf.com to learn more.

DanMan’s Music School
Not your father’s band camp! DanMan’s five-day intensive workshops let campers
create and name their own rock bands and put on a real show for family and friends. Instruction on guitar, piano, drums, bass, and vocals is provided by inspiring professional music teachers. Exercises include creating set lists, making band posters, and rehearsing for the big gig. The cost is $225 per camp, but if you register before April 30th, you can get in for $199. The jamming begins July 8th at DanMan’s Music School. Bring in Danman’s ad from this issue before April 30th to receive $25 off. Check outDanmans.com or call 949.496.6556 for more information.

Camp Discovery: By Discovery Science Center
When school ends, the science adventure begins as Camp Discovery travels beyond the classroom to explore week-long, immersive, hands-on day camps. Scientists ages 5 to 10 will find themselves engaged in experiments, science challenges and outdoor activities that make them laugh, think and discover new concepts. Camp Discovery’s interactive summer camps are held at the San Joaquin Marsh in Irvine and at the Santa Ana Zoo. Sessions run Monday through Friday during the day. Space is limited and camps fill up fast. Visit DiscoveryCube.org/SummerCamp to register now!

Emerald Cove Day Camp
“It’s the best part of my whole summer!” enthuses camper Mark. Two weeks of old-fashioned fun and Christian nurturing awaits your child at Emerald Cove Day Camp in San Juan Capistrano! An extension of the well-respected resident program — Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp, Emerald Cove Day Camp serves youngsters entering Kindergarten through 4th grades. Adventure games, horseback riding, archery, a climbing wall, crafts, nature exploration, fieldtrips, singing and devotions are just some of the activities lead by enthusiastic, wholesome staff members who positively shape campers’ character, skills, relationships and faith. Join the growing number of families that count on Emerald Cove Day Camp to create fun, meaningful, and memorable summer experiences for their kids. Three 2-week sessions are offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit EmeraldCoveDayCamp.com or call 949.361.3077 to learn more.

Endless Summer Surf Camp
Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, Endless Summer is the longest running surf camp in south OC and caters to first timers wanting to learn the basics of surfing and ocean safety, as well as experienced surfers looking to improve their skills. Offering a new camp every Monday from June through September, the fun in the sun continues for 15 weeks at San Onofre State Beach. Day camps (10 & older) run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include equipment, lessons, lunch, snacks, drinks, and a t-shirt for $495. Week-long overnight camps are $895 and include accommodations, surf equipment, surf lessons, all meals, snacks, drinks, and a camp t-shirt. Surf & Turf (surfing & golf) camps, private lessons, group lessons and adult camps are also available. Visit EndlessSummerSurfCamp.com or call 949.498.7862 to register early; all camps sell out every summer!

Etnies Skatepark
Rolling out the most dynamic skateboarding camps in Orange County, Etnies Skatepark is offering weekly skateboard camps, exclusive photography and videography camps, and visits by some of Etnies’ professional riders to provide the ultimate experience for your child. Participants receive a camp shirt and create their own skateboard deck to ride. During breaks, campers have full access to a video game lounge and other activities to pack the day with excitement and fun. Lunch, drinks, and snacks are also included. Etnies Skatepark is a 62,000 square foot facility, making it the largest free public skatepark in America. The park and programs have been ranked #1 by Parenting OC, OC Weekly, Orange County Register, and “Top 10 spots to ride” by Transworld Skateboarding Magazine. Check out EtniesSkatePark.com or call 949-916-5870 for details.

KinderCare
In Search of a fun and educational camp for summer? KinderCare offers six, two-week units for children in preschool, pre-kindergarten and elementary school (3 to 12-year-olds). Summer programs include Animal Antics, Art Expo, Dig Ancient Egypt, Splish Splash!, Wilderness 101, and Wild, Wild West. You can sign your child up for one camp or all six! KinderCare’s curriculum is rich in educational value with a focus on fun. School age children will have the opportunity to participate in weekly off-site field trips. All field trips have a low teacher to child ratio. Please call 888.523.6765 or visit KinderCare.com to learn more about the 21 centers in Orange County. Mention The Local Dish Magazine to receive a free day of learning and free registration for summer!

Marina View Preschool & Kindergarten
Summer camp at Marina View Preschool and Kindergarten is all about learning and fun! Full and half-day camps run weekdays, July 1st through August 28th. Students are welcome to join for one week or all nine weeks. Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to participate in weekly adventure-based camps such as Mad Science, Photography, The Great Outdoors, Little Chefs, Music, and Woodworking. Let curious minds explore topics in-depth through reading and art projects. Call 949.249.8687 or visit MarinaViewPreschool.com for enrollment and tuition information. Let the fun begin!

Our Lady of Fatima Falcon Summer Camp
Falcon Fun Summer Camp in San Clemente is open to all children entering Kindergarten to 8th grade. The camp takes place from July 7th to August 22nd from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. Campers will experience positive reinforcement from caring adults, the thrill of summer activities, the sharing of adventures with a group of friends, and the chance to participate in summer fun-filled experiences. Daily activities will encompass blocks of time that include themed science, crafts, games, technology, light academics, weekly beach days and field trips to places such as Disneyland and the Aquarium of the Pacific, plus special guest Fridays. For detailed information, go to olfschool.net and click on the Summer Camps tab or call the school directly at 949.492.7320.

Renaissance ClubSport
Calling all adventure-seeking kids! Renaissance ClubSport in Aliso Viejo is now enrolling for its summer camp series. Open to elementary school-aged kids of members and non-members alike, the club provides three different camps from June 30th through August 29th. Camp ClubSport offers instruction in basketball, soccer, racquetball, swimming, group fitness classes, lessons from sports professionals and more. Mad Science Rocketry Lab Camp and Mad Science Physics Lab Camp give instruction geared toward super-powered rockets and aerodynamics, engineering and physics. For working parents, the club’s camps provide a fun and safe place for children to keep physically and mentally stimulated during summer break. Please visit RenaissanceClubSport.com/Aliso-Viejo/Camps for registration, dates, times and fees or call 949.330.5560 and ask for Christi Kreg, Junior Programming Director. A 10% sibling discount will be applied to families who enroll more than one child.

San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center
San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary with fun and exciting summer camps and workshops! Beginners to advanced participants, from ages 3 to adults, can choose from a wide range of options. An 8-week summer session with once-a-week classes and week-long dance camps are available. Young dancers can “let it go” at Princess Dance Camps with themes like Frozen, Cinderella and Rapunzel. Junior and Teen Dance Camps feature hip hop, jazz, ballet, tap, musical theater and tumbling. Intensive Workshops for intermediate and advanced dancers are also offered at SCDPAC and taught by some of California’s top instructors. For information on week-long Hip Hop and Ballet Intensives, Adult Fitness, open auditions for The Nutcracker (no experience necessary), and additional camp and class registrations, go to SanClementeDance.com or call 949.498.7571.

San Clemente Preschool
Looking for a jam-packed summer filled with field trips, shows, and hands-on learning experiences for your little one? Then San Clemente Preschool is just the place you’re looking for! Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to participate in weekly themed adventure camps like Dance Party USA, Under the Sea, Planetarium, Rodeo Week, Disney Adventures (including character visits!), Hawaiian Luau week, and the annual end of the summer Carnival. Camp SCP operates June through the beginning of September, Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Enrollment is only $25 for current students or $125 for new students. Enrollment fees cover all camp materials and an awesome Camp SCP t-shirt! Please call 949.498.1025 or visit SanClementePreschool.com for tuition and sign up info. Let the Summer Fun begin!

St. Anne Summer Knights Day Camp
The Summer Knights Day Camp in Laguna Niguel is the ideal combination of fun and education for kids with convenience and flexibility for parents. Camp days will be filled with a balance of light academics, arts and crafts, water play, weekly themes, special guests, cooking, and field trips with a flexible schedule for working parents or for kids who are just looking for some fun this summer. The nine-week camp starts June 16th with full-day, half-day, and extended hours options. Students from preschool through middle school are welcome to join for one week or all nine. Older kids will love the new middle school “Club.” Full-day: $300 per week. Half-day: $200 per week. Learn more at St-Anne.org or contact Ingrid Trenton at itrenton@st-anne.org to get on board.

The Steve Johnson Tennis Academy
The Steve Johnson Tennis Academy offers the best summer program for juniors. Steve is recognized as one of the top developmental coaches in Southern California and leads a staff of qualified teaching professionals. Steve Johnson, Jr., is the most decorated player in the history of NCAA tennis and is a top 100 player on the ATP Tour. The Academy is located at the Rancho San Clemente Tennis & Fitness Club and offers a complete and challenging junior training center. Half and full-day (tennis and swimming) morning camps, for 4 to 12-year-olds, are perfect for kids seeking summer fun and who want to learn tennis from the best. Afternoon camps are geared toward competitive players of all ages that want to be challenged with drills and competitive play. Register before June 1st and receive a $25 discount on the full week of morning camp. Go to SJTennis.com or call 949.492.1515 to learn more.

Gordon & Sklar Early Childhood Center of Temple Beth El
The Early Childhood Center (ECC), will host four different fun-themed programs from June 30th to August 22nd. The ECC will offer a one morning per week Mom & Me class for infants and toddlers from 7 months to 2-years. Children ages 2 to 4 can attend a two, three, or five day a week preschool program. The Camp Simcha full-day option is open to children entering Kindergarten or First grade and runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., either 3 or 5 days a week. Afternoon enrichment programs include “Dancing in Harmony,” “Amazing Athletes,” “Math Minds,” and more. Registration is $35 for Temple members and $50 for non-members. Contact Terry Fierle at 949.362.3999 x317 or visit TBESOC.orgfor additional information.

Zen Dojos Martial Arts Academy
The Fi t & Fun Karate Camp is back for its 10th year! Zen Dojos’ Active Camps will keep your kids aged 4 to 17 on the move and motivated. Fun strength drills enhance athletic ability and coordination while the exciting Karate training develops focus, concentration and self-defense. Optional field trips to Sky High Sports, movies, Laser Quest, Boomers, and Discovery Science Center are also available. Ten action-packed weeks of camp begin June 16th and you can chose from full-day or half-day camps. Enroll by April 12th for a special $199 full-day weekly rate (plus a $35 registration). If you miss the early bird special…mention The Local Dish Magazine at any time and receive a 25% discount off regular rates on two or more weeks of camp! Visit TheKarateClub.com or call 949.240.6574 for more info.