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                                                                                                                                                         Through sports,
                                                                                                                                                         arts, outdoor
                                                                                                                                                         adventure
                                                                                                                                                         and aquatics,
                                                                                                                                                         Camp Haverim
                                                                                                                                                         participants
                                                                                                                                                         build lifelong
                                                                                                                                                         friendships,
     Camp listings                                                                                                                                       independence
                                                                                                                                                         and self-
                                                                                                                                                         esteem.
    6 ACADEMIC + TECH                                                                                                                                    COURTESY OF
                                                                                                                                                         MERAGE JEWISH
                                                                                                                                                         COMMUNITY
                                                                                                                                                         CENTER
                9 ARTS

          11 FAITH-BASED

            12 LANGUAGE

            13 O.C. CITIES

           16 SLEEPAWAY
            + OVERNIGHT                                   How to find the best
            18 SPECIALTY

20 SPORTS + OUTDOORS
                                                          camp for your child
           24 SWIMMING
          + WATERSPORTS
                                             10 things to factor                      a sport, art, music, horseback riding or
                                                                                      science.
                                                                                                                                     is to go to a horse camp. If swimming is
                                                                                                                                     something that’s important, you want

                                              into your choice                           Here are 10 things to consider:
                                                                                         Seek your child’s opinion! By in-
                                                                                      cluding your kids in the decision-making
                                                                                                                                     to look for something that has a pool,”
                                                                                                                                     says Erin Johnson, outdoor program
                                                                                                                                     manager and camp director for the Girl
                                                                                      process and exploring options together,        Scouts of Orange County (GSOC), which
                  STAFF                     By Amy Bentley
                                            amybentley1@me.com
                                                                                      they will have less anxiety about attend-      runs day, weekend and summer camps
                                                                                      ing camp. Many camps have websites             at GSOC’s Camp Scherman in the San

                                            Y
                    Editor                             ou’ve made the big decision    with photos, menus, maps and other de-         Jacinto Mountains. (These camps are
                                                       to send your child to camp     tails. Go online with your child and           open to all girls, not just Girl Scouts.)
            JEFFREY MILLER                             this summer — so now what?     check out some camp websites, suggests           Day camp or sleepaway camp?
               Photo editor                            How do you decide if your      Tom Rosenberg, president and CEO of            Is your child ready and mature enough
                                            child is better off at a day camp or ma-  the American Camp Association (ACA),           for sleepaway camp? Younger kids could
           MICHELE CARDON                   ture enough for sleepover camp? What      the only independent national accredit-        start with a day camp then work their
                    Writer                  should you consider when selecting the    ing body for camps and a nationwide or-        way up to a sleepover camp. Or, make
                                            right camp for your child? And, once you ganization that shares camp resources.          it a family affair. “I’m a big fan of fam-
             AMY BENTLEY                    narrow the options down, what ques-       Rosenberg added, “If you have the time         ily camp. Family camp can be like a long
                   Listings                 tions should you ask the camp staff in    and ability to visit some camps it’s a         weekend. Family camp is on the rise and
                                            advance so your family feels comfortable good idea. It gives your child the chance       it’s very popular,” says Rosenberg.
          JESSIE DAX-SETKUS                 with the camp you’ve selected?            to see a camp and get excited in a tangi-          Geographic location. The setting
            Cover illustration                 There are many considerations when ble way.”                                          or location for the camp might be im-
                                            choosing the right camp. There are           Consider your child’s interests.            portant to your children, especially if
               PAM JONES                    day camps, sleepaway camps, and coed      Do you and your child prefer a tradi-          they love the mountains or beach or they
          small illustrations from          camps or those just for boys or girls.    tional camp that offers a wide variety of      just want to be closer to home or fam-
                                            You can opt for a one-week session, a     experiences and activities, or a specialty     ily. Consider the environment you want
                 istock.com                 two-week session or a month-long ses-     camp? If your child loves soccer and           your child to be in, how your child will
                                            sion. There are traditional camps that    wants to join a soccer league, then a soc-     get to the camp, and convenience.
                                            offer a range of activities and specialty cer camp might be a winning choice. “If          Question the camp director or
                                            camps focusing on a certain activity like a child is really into horses their best bet                               BEST » PAGE 5
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staff. Talk to camp directors and ask
                                            to have that independence and be that
                                            far away from them,” Johnson says. Girl
                                            Scout camp sessions run from 5-17 days
                                                                                         What to bring and what to leave
questions about their camp. Ask what
the kids will do all day at the camp,
what the camp does in an emergency,
                                            and 5 days is a good start for first-time
                                            campers, typically in second grade,
                                            Johnson says, adding, “It’s a really good
                                                                                         home (and the cellphone issue)
                                                                                        M
about the facilities, and what foods the    opportunity for them to learn how to               ost sleepaway camps will provide a         of Orange County, said girls are allowed to
camp serves at mealtime. Ask about the      do some things on their own.” Parents              packing list of needed clothing and        bring cellphones to Girl Scout camps be-
camp director’s background, how old         should consider if the family has other            supplies for campers, but there are a      cause the girls like to use the cameras. As
the staffers are, about their training,     summer plans as well.                       few other considerations when preparing           long as that’s all they use on their phones,
and for a description of the camp’s phi-      Special needs accommoda-                  kids for camp. And what about cellphones
losophy. “What kind of things do they       tions. If your child has a medical con-
                                                                                                                                          it’s OK, Johnson says, noting that there is
                                                                                        and personal electronics?                         no cellphone service for kids at the camp
offer? What kind of things do they not?   dition, emotional need, dietary restric-
What values do you have? How do they      tions or a disability, discuss this with
                                                                                           “Try not to bring the kitchen sink but         anyway. GSOC informs parents that if the
communicate with you? What if your        the camp director to learn how your           just the things the child needs. This is          cellphone is broken or lost, GSOC is not li-
child has some homesickness, how do       child will be accommodated. “Most             where kids learn to take care of your             able.
they handle that? What about the med-     camps strive every year to be more in-                            things,” says Tom                 Johnson says her staff doesn’t want
ical staff, how do they care for the med- clusive,” Rosenberg says.                                             Rosenberg, president      the girls on their cellphones all day. “We
ical needs at camp?” says Rosenberg.         Budget. 93 percent of ACA-accred-                                     and CEO of the         advertise this as an opportunity for the
Johnson added, “Parents need to be        ited camps offer some level of finan-                                      American Camp        girls to unplug from daily life and immerse
willing to let their kid have an expe-    cial scholarship to families, says                                           Association.       themselves in the experience of camp. So
rience without them but also be will-     Rosenberg. Ask the camps you are                                              He suggests       many times the kids are not able to get
ing to ask questions. Reach out to those  considering if they offer scholar-                                             that campers     outside. We know that kids spend as few
directors, have a list of questions and   ships, discounts for things like                                               leave home       as 30 minutes a day outside. Let’s be ac-
meet their director or have a conference  early registration, multiple enroll-                                           valuables like   tive and engage and live in that moment
call, if they have any concerns or their  ments from one family, or for late                                             jewelry and
kid has special needs or dietary needs.”  registration to fill an empty spot.                                                             at camp.”
                                                                                                                        things that           Here are the main things included in a
   Consider how structured the            Also, find out if your church, syna-                                         could be lost
camp and its programs are. Rosen- gogue or other civic organization of-                                                                   sample packing list offered by the Amer-
                                                                                                                      or broken.          ican Camp Association. Check with your
berg suggests these questions for the     fers financial assistance.                                                   While you kids
camp direction on this subject: “What        Is the camp accredited? It’s                                                                 camp for their supply list or other recom-
                                                                                                                 may think they           mendations:
does a typical day look like? What activ- best to select an ACA-accredited camp,
                                                                                                             can’t be separated
ities do you offer and which are consid- which means the camp has undergone                                                                   • Headgear: Baseball cap or sunhat,
ered choice activities that the child has a thorough review that covers many                         from their cellphones, camp
                                                                                                                                          sunglasses, swimming goggles
some say in choosing? Can you share       topics including staff training, the ra-      is one place where personal tablets and
                                                                                                                                              • Clothing: T-shirts and tank tops,
more about the culture of your camp?”     tio of campers to staffers and safety         cellphones really don’t belong. Accord-
                                                                                        ing to Rosenberg, over 90 percent of ACA-         shorts, jeans, a jacket or hoodie, sweat-
   Length of the camp session.            procedures. The ACA is the only inde-                                                           shirts or a sweater, swimsuit, sleepwear,
This can depend on how long your child pendent national accrediting body for            accredited camps the ACA surveyed last
                                                                                        year indicated they do not permit screen          underwear
will feel comfortable being away from     camps and is in its 70th year of publish-                                                           • Footwear: Sneakers or ten-
home and parents and the cost. “You       ing minimum national standards for            technology. “They are trying to create a
have to look at the readiness of the      camps nationwide. “Camps are licensed         human-powered environment and cre-                nis shoes, sports shoes if needed, hiking
child and the parents,” says Johnson.     at the state level and each state licenses    ate an undistracted opportunity for kids          boots, sandals or flip-flops, socks.
In Girl Scouts, girls typically start at- differently. Accreditation is the only        to detox from screens and focus on being              • Gear: Duffel bag or tote bags, can-
tending day camp, then go to a week-      way that a parent knows in all 50 states      themselves,” Rosenberg explains. “Some-           teen or reusable water bottle, flashlight
end camp during the school year, then     that the camp meets all minimum stan-         times it’s hard for parents to let go and let     and extra batteries, pen and paper, com-
progress to a sleepover camp. “More of- dards,” Rosenberg says. Accreditation is        kids have an independent experience.”             pass. Ask the camp about specific gear
ten than not it’s the parents who are not voluntary. If a camp is not accredited,          If the kids are traveling to an overnight      needed for activities or sports (such as a
ready for their kids to go to camp and    ask them why not. Johnson noted that          camp, the camp might store their per-             personal tennis racquet, hiking boots, soc-
                                                                                        sonal cellphones and give them back to            cer cleats, horseback riding gear and the
    The Garden Grove                                                                                                                      like).
   Main Library kicked                                                                  the campers when they go home, Rosen-
                                                                                        berg says. He believes it’s important for             • Bed and bath: Ask the camp
         off its summer
      library challenge                                                                 children to experience daily social time          whether towels and bedding materials are
           last year with                                                               with friends and develop relationships in         provided. Pack a sleeping bag, sheet, blan-
         a Bubble Blast                                                                 person, not digitally. He noted that many         ket, pillow, shower towel, laundry bag.
          in Community                                                                  campers comment that they enjoyed                     • Bathroom kit: Hairbrush or comb,
      Center Park. For                                                                  weeks away from social media and texts.           shampoo, soap, hand sanitizer, deodor-
   information on this                                                                  “Camp is an important place to learn to be        ant, toothbrush and toothpaste, bug re-
      summer’s library                                                                  a part of a community.”                           pellent, sunblock, shaving supplies, femi-
     events, visit ocpl.                                                                   Erin Johnson, outdoor program man-             nine products
                     org.                                                               ager and camp director for the Girl Scouts                                     — Amy Bentley
           PHOTO BY SAM
        GANGWER, ORANGE
        COUNTY REGISTER/                                                                Don’t forget to pack sun protection anytime your
                                                                                                                                                            ­
                   SCNG                                                                 kids will be outside for at least part of the day.
                                                                                        PHOTO BY GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO
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                                                         academic + tech
  ACADEMIC CHESS & STRATEGIC KIDS                                                                                                                tions: Beacon Park, Eastwood, Oak Creek,
             SUMMER CAMP                                                                                                                         Portola Springs, Stone Creek and Stone-
• Ages: Elementary school aged                                                                                                                   gate, 7-8 Locations: Jeffrey Trail MS, Ran-
• One-week sessions June 24-Aug. 16                                                                                                              cho San Joaquin MS, and Sierra Vista MS
• Orange Coast College cafeteria, 2701                                                                                                           • Session B — July 9- July 26 K-6 Loca-
Fairview Road, Costa Mesa                                                                                                                        tions: Beacon Park, Eastwood, Oak Creek,
                                                                                                                                                 Portola Springs, 7-8 Locations: Rancho San
• 949-545-8146                                                                                                                                   Joaquin MS, Sierra Vista MS, and Venado
• www.strategickids.com                                                                                                                          MS. One week Specialty Camps will also be
   The camp offers a variety of morning and                                                                                                      available throughout the summer. Registra-
afternoon programs, including chess, Mad                                                                                                         tion for Summer 2018 doesn’t open until
Scientist Chemistry Lab, Lego Architecture                                                                                                       March 19
and the Science of Magic.                                                                                                                        • 949-812-7225
                                                                                                                                                 • www.ipsfacademy.org/sea
  ADVENTURES IN STEM SCIENCE CAMP                                                                                                                   Over 400 Enrichment classes for el-
• Ages: 7-14                                                                                                                                     ementary and middle school students in art,
• Session 1: June 10-14 | Session 2: June                                                                                                        music, science, math, reading and writ-
17-21 | Session 3: June 24-28 Drop-off:                                                                                                          ing, languages, sports, drama, and STEM.
7:30-8:30 a.m.; Pick-up: 4-4:30 p.m.                                                                                                             High school academic camps develop skills
• The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Cen-                                                                                                        students need for high school and college.
ter | 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869                                                                                                       Held throughout the Irvine Unified School
                                                                                                                                                 District.
• 714-923-3191
• outdooreducationcenter.org                                                                                           COURTESY OF PLANETBRAVO             JSERRA LION ENGAGE
   Activities include nature hikes, mining,     PlanetBravo campers learn how to make their own Virtual Reality games using the Unity
sustainability, astronomy, zip lining, archery, 3D tool.                                                                                                     SUMMER PROGRAM
swimming, and arts and crafts.                                                                                                                   • Ages: Sixth to eighth grade
                                                Aug. 5-9.                                       up or get ahead in academic classes while        • Session I June 17-July 5 | Session II July
                CAMP PEGASUS                                                                    also providing unique elective choices such      8-25
                                                • 1575 W. Marble St., Anaheim; 5310 E. La
• Ages: 4-14; pre-K through 8th grade           Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills; 12421 Newport        as art, music or yoga. Tutoring is personal-     • 26351 Junipero Serra Road, San Juan
                                                Ave.,  North Tustin;  2200  W.  Sequoia Ave.,   ized for each student’s schedule.                Capistrano
• Session 1: June 24-Aug. 2; Session 2:
July 9-20; Session 3: July 23-Aug. 3            Anaheim                                                                                          • 949-493-9307, ext. 1122
• 19692 Lexington Lane, Huntington Beach • summer department 714-234-2757 or the                                ID TECH CAMPS                    • jserra.org/lionengage
                                                general school 714-765-6300                     •  Ages: 7-18                                       Middle school students will participate in
• 714-964-1224
                                                • fairmontsummerprograms.com                                                                     hands-on learning in various subjects such
• thepegasusschool.org                                                                          • June 17-Aug. 2 Cal State Long Beach
                                                   Choose from weekly summer camps                                                               as business, medicine, engineering, law,
   A wide variety of summer classes is of-                                                      • June 17- July 26 Saddleback College            visual and performing arts. The week will
                                                that combine academic and enrichment
fered, including photography, debate, robot- activities, or a six-week academic program • June 17- Aug. 2 Cal Poly Pomona                        end with a showcase open to parents and
ics, cooking and art.                           that offers individualized attention in read- • June 17- Aug. 23 UC Irvine, other pro-           families.
                                                ing, writing and mathematics. Addition-         grams available at this location are an Alexa
                   CODE REV                     ally, there will be enrichment workshops        Café: all girls camp focused on social activ-     ORANGE LUTHERAN SUMMER SCHOOL
• Ages: 6-14                                    that cover a variety of themes such as art, ism and tech & ID Game Design & Develop-             • Ages: First to 12th grade
• June 10-Aug.2 Irvine/Newport Beach            fashion, science and sports. Or spend the       ment Academy: an intensive camp aimed at
                                                summer in college prep courses.                 getting startup experience for pre-college       • 2222 N. Santiago Blvd., Orange
• www.coderevkids.com/tech-camps                                                                students                                         • Semester 1: June 13-28, Semester 2: July
   Weeklong summer tech camps for bud-                                                          • 888-709-8324                                   8-23
ding programmers, future video game de-                       FUSION    ACADEMY
                                                                                                                                                 • 714-998-5151, ext. 669
signers, app developers, robotics engineers,    • Ages:  Kindergarten   to college              • internaldrive.com
                                                                                                                                                 • lhsoc.org/summer
3D modelers and animators and just plain        • Summer    school   dates and  times are flex-     This program offers more than 40 STEM
technology fans.                                ible, best to just call Fusion directly         courses in programming, video game                  The 4-day camp opportunities for young-
                                                                                                design, robotics, web design, 3D printing,       er children vary but encompass athletic &
                                                • 7711 Center Ave., Suite 120, Huntington                                                        visual media activities. Summer program
                                                Beach;   657-200-2300                           filmmaking and more. Day and overnight
      FAIRMONT SUMMER PROGRAM                                                                                                                    provides relevant classes to students who
                                                • 23456    Madero,  Suite  140, Mission Viejo;  camp options available. Course options vary
• Ages: 4-18                                                                                    by weekend offered and location.                 need to remediate grades to meet gradu-
                                                949-716-7384                                                                                     ation or college admission requirements.
• Preschool and elementary — Week 1:
June 10-14; Week 2: June 17-21; Week 3:         • 1601 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 260 |                                                         Incoming freshmen can use the program to
June 24-28;, Week 4: July 1-5; Week 5:          Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 | 310.376.5139           IPSF SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY                  bridge to a higher-level course that is of-
July 8-12; Week 6: July 15-19; Week 7: July     • fusionacademy.com                             •  Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade              fered when school starts. The program also
                                                                                                                                                                                      » PAGE 7
22-26; Week 8: July 29-Aug. 2; Week 9:             These programs allow students to catch • Session A — June 13- July 2: K-6 Loca-
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             academic + tech                                                                                    JOIN OUR 2019
FROM PAGE 6                                    • 215 N. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim
                                               • 714-772-1363; stcatherinesacademy.org
                                                                                                                SUMMER ADVENTURE
offers a college essay workshop.                  Summer Enrichment Program offers
                                               math and language arts classes in the                                                       SUMMER CAMP
    PLANETBRAVO TECHNOTAINMENT                 morning, followed by sports, recreational                                                   JUNE 10 – AUGUST 9
                                               activities, military activities and off-cam-
                    CAMP
• Ages: Second to ninth grade
                                               pus outings for the rest of the day. Summer                                                SUMMER SCHOOL
                                               Leadership camp physically and mentally                                                      JUNE 24 – JULY 25
• June 24-Aug 9 one week sessions              challenges campers while immersing them
• 4947 Alton Pkwy Irvine, Ca 92604             in a complete leadership learning environ-
• 310-443-7607                                 ment.                                                                                        HIGH SCHOOL
• planetbravo.com                                                                                                                           UC-APPROVED COURSES
   PlanetBravo brings fun, engaging tech-        SUMMER AT SAGE HILL SCHOOL                                                                 JUNE 25 – JULY 11 &
nology instruction that boosts kids’ con-   • Ages: 5- 14 (Program dependent)                                                               JULY 16 – AUGUST 1
fidence and gives them multimedia skills    • 20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport
with their friends. Kids learn to code, makeCoast                                                                                  ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS
movies, build robots, modding minecraft     • Week 1: July 8-12, week 2 July 15-19,
and more.                                                                                                                                  JUNE 10 – AUGUST 16
                                            week 3 July 22-26
                                            • 949-219-0100 or sagehillschool.org
            PROJECT SCIENTIST                  Students from the area can immerse
• Ages: Girls 4-12                          themselves in credit or noncredit classes,
• Session 1: June 24-28, Session 2 July 1-5 workshops, and academics, arts and athlet-
• Concordia University, 1530 Concordia,     ics camps.
Irvine                                                                                            PRESCHOOL
• 704-313-9118                                    SUMMER KNIGHTS DAY CAMP
• projectscientist.org                      • Ages: Preschool to eighth grade                      THROUGH
   Over six weeks students are immersed     • 32451 Bear Brand Road, Laguna Niguel               HIGH SCHOOL
in STEM learning from a curriculum tailored • June 10-Aug. 2
to that week’s theme. Themes this year: All • 949-276-6700; st-anne.org
Aboard! Transportation: Past, Present and                                                     OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
                                               Camp at St. Anne School will include a
Future, Coding & Gaming, Genetics, DNA      balance of light academics, arts and crafts,
and Dissection, How It’s Made, Robotics & recreation,   sports and field trips.
AI and Science of Crime.
                                                  SYLVAN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
  RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS
                                               • Ages: Preschool to 12th grade
• Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade
                                               • Various times throughout the summer;
• June 24-Aug. 8                               best to contact local representatives
• 3996 Barranca Parkway, No. 110, Irvine
949-551-1777                                   • Locations in Huntington Beach, Irvine,                                                   FOUR CAMPUSES
                                               Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo
• 2A Liberty Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo 949-   • sylvanlearning.com/tutoring/summer-
                                                                                                                                           ONE FAIRMONT
864-6592                                       camps                                                                                          ANAHEIM HILLS
• russianschool.com                               The Sylvan EDGE summer camps teach
   Reinforces and advances knowledge           kids STEM skills, early reading, robotics,                                                   HISTORIC ANAHEIM
acquired during the year. Courses challenge    coding, engineering, pre-algebra and writ-
students and prepare them for Olympiad-        ing.                                                                                           NORTH TUSTIN
style competitions.
                                                                                                                                         PREPARATORY ACADEMY
                                                      TIGER WOODS LEARNING LAB
        ST. CATHERINE’S ACADEMY                • Ages: Fifth through 12th grade
• Summer Enrichment Program: Boys Kin-         • Dates to be announced
dergarten to eighth grade;
                                               • 1 Tiger Woods Way, Anaheim
• June 24-July 19
                                               • 714-765-8000; tgrfoundation.org
• Summer Leadership Camp: Coed ages                                                                                ENROLL TODAY!
10-16                                             Summer classes from students inter-
• July 22-29                                   ested in an interactive, career-focused        (714) 942-0954 | WWW.SUMMERATFAIRMONT.COM
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               A Festival Filled                                                     ART &
                                                                                     STORY                  academic + tech
                  with
                             Family                                                   TIME
                                                                                    Mondays

                             Fun!
                                                                                                FROM PAGE 7                                                     • May 20- Aug. 30
                                                                                    12:30pm                                                                     • 365-A Clinton St., Costa Mesa
                                                                                                experience.                                                     • 949-296-2153
                                                                                                                                                                • urbanworkshop.net Mdurham@urban-
                                                                                                       TUSTIN SUMMER ACADEMY                                    workshop.net
                                                                                                • Ages: Kindergarten-eighth grade                                  Kids learn about hand tools, CAD and 3D
                                                                                                • June 10-July 3                                                printing, laser etching, silk screening, metal
                                                                                                                                                                shop, welding, wood- working and electron-
                                                                                                • Orchard Hills School 11555 Culver Drive,                      ics. All levels of skill welcome.
                                                                                                Irvine
                                                                                                • 714-832-6299
                          FAMILY                                                   ART          • tpsf.net/summeracademy                                              WRITE AWAY U SUMMER CAMP

                          ART DAY                                                CLASSES           Enrichment program designed, written
                                                                                                and taught by credentialed Tustin Unified
                                                                                                                                                                • Ages: Second to seventh grade
                                                                                                                                                                • Dates to be announced
                            July 14                                                Mon-Fri      teachers. Classes are meant to expand                           • Rush Park 3021 Blume Drive, Rossmoor
                           Noon-3pm                                              1pm & 3pm      knowledge and nurture creativity and                            • 562-259-8892
                                                                                                curiosity.                                                      • writeawayu.com
                                                                                                                                                                   Instruction in basic story organization,
                                                                                                    URBAN WORKSHOP STEM CAMP                                    narrative writing, and how to develop style
                                                                                                • Ages: 10-16                                                   and voice. They also offer a college essay
                                                                                                                                                                lab program.

                                                                                                      CAMP PINNIPED
                                                                                                   A perfect experience for budding veterinarians, scientists
                                                                                                   and animal lovers! Children witness a marine mammal
                                                                                                   hospital in action! Campers learn about marine mammal
                                                                Join the Fun!                      rescue, rehabilitation, and release through fun hands
                                                                                                   on activities.
                                                               July 5 – Aug 31                     Campers leave empowered with ways they can help
                                                                                                   protect and preserve our oceans. Every summer has new
                                                                                                   content so campers who return keep on learning!
          This summer there’s lots to see and do at the world-famous                               AGE: 8 to 13 years old
          Festival of Arts for your budding young artists. Ignite their
                                                                                                   Cost: $350 per week
          creative spark with daily art activities, art tours, special events
          and so much more. It’s family friendly and kid approved!

                                               Check Out Our New
                                               Art Explorers Program!

              LagunaFestivalofArts.org
           650 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach 949-494-1145                                                                   20612 Laguna Canyon Road • Laguna Beach, CA 92651
                                                                                                                                                  (949) 494-3050
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             ACTING ACADEMY                                                                                                                       • Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino
            FOR KIDS SUMMER                                                                                                                       Real, San Juan Capistrano; Laguna Hills
        PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS                                                                                                                     High School, 25401 Paseo De Valencia,
• Ages: 4-13                                                                                                                                      Laguna Hills
• June 24-July 26; 29292 Crown Valley                                                                                                             • 949-297-6257
Parkway, Laguna Niguel                                                                                                                            • creativekidsplayhouse.com
• June 10- Aug. 16; 17620 Fitch Ave., Irvine                                                                                                         With guidance from theater profession-
• 949-427-0072                                                                                                                                    als, kids will put together a one-act musical
• www.actingacademyforkids.com                                                                                                                    in one week with training in drama, dance,
                                                                                                                                                  vocal music, set design and more.
   Campers are guided through the pro-
duction of a popular musical from start to
finish. Students take daily classes in music,                                                                                                          DIGITAL MEDIA ACADEMY
acting, directing and dance. The weekly                                                                                                       • Ages: 6-17
program culminates in a Friday showcase.                                                                                                      • June 17-July 5
                                                                                                                                              • UC Irvine
             ARTS & LEARNING                                                                                                                  • 866-656-3342
    CONSERVATORY SUMMER CAMPS                                                                                                                 • digitalmediaacademy.org
• Ages: Kindergarten-12th grade                                                                                                                  With more than 30 course offerings, stu-
• June 10-Aug. 9                                                                                                                              dents learn about digital media in such areas
• 151 Kalmus Drive, G3, Costa Mesa                                                                                                            as filmmaking, Minecraft, photography, 3D
                                                                                                                        PHOTO BY DOUG GIFFORD
• 714-728-7100                                                                                                                                game design, engineering, app development
                                                The Chapman Summer Choral Music Camp, which is under the direction of Keith Hancock, and wearable technology and fashion.
• artsandlearning.org                           is open to high school students. It includes daily voice classes and small ensembles.
   Performing arts camps offer instruction
in theater, voice, stage tech, instrumen-                                                                                                               THE PERFORMER’S ACADEMY
tal music and dance. Each week of camp          are tailored to the individual from beginning   tration April 1, Overnight application May        • Ages 5-13
culminates in a performance with a popular      to advanced. Mediums offered this year are      26, Commuter application June 1                   • Dates to be announced
production changing every week.                 oil painting, drawing, sculpting and custom
                                                skateboard designing.                                                                             • 24301 Moulton Parkway, Suite O, Laguna
                                                                                                        CHILDREN’S MUSIC CAMP                     Woods
                 ARTSTEPS                                                                       • Ages: First to sixth grade                      • 949-609-1600
                                                  BOLD GIRLZ FASHIONISTA FUN CAMP               • Dates to be announced
• Ages: 4-18                                                                                                                                      • performersacademy.net
                                                • Ages: 7-12                                    • 24360 Yosemite Road, Laguna Niguel
• Costa Mesa: June 24-Aug. 9, Laguna                                                                                                                 Campers start each day with games, arts
Hills: June 17-Aug. 9, Yorba Linda: June        • Dates to be announced                         • 949-831-8820                                    and crafts then learn songs and dances as
17-Aug. 9                                       • Mission Viejo: Mission Viejo @ Kaleido-                                                         well as how to put on a musical in one week.
                                                scope,27741 Crown Valley Parkway, Ste.          • missionlutheran.org
• 18212 Imperial Highway, Yorba Linda; 714-                                                                                                       Program produces modern versions of popu-
                                                305 (Entertainment Level), Mission Viejo.          Mission Lutheran Church invites kids to        lar musicals, and everyone gets a part. No
524-2248                                                                                        enjoy a week of singing, dancing, handbells
                                                949-348-1300                                                                                      singing or dancing experience is necessary.
• 24000 Alicia Parkway, Suite 31, Mission                                                       and chimes.
Viejo; 949-454-9555                             • Bold Girlz (Bluffs Shopping Center)1308
                                                Bison Ave.Newport Beach. 949-287-6699                                                                          SCHOOL OF ROCK
• artstepsclasses.com                                                                              THE COLLECTIVE SOUND ACADEMY
   Individualized, hands-on, age-appropriate    • boldgirlz.com                                                                                   • Ages: 7-18
                                                   Girls learn to coordinate outfits and ac-    • Ages: 12-18                                     • Weekly camps June 17-Aug. 2
instruction lets young artists of all skill
levels immerse themselves in morning, af-       cessorize. They also try on and model the       • July 8-Aug. 16                                  • 530 E. First St., Tustin;
ternoon or all-day sessions. Topics include     latest fashions on a runway, make jewelry,      • Vanguard University, 555 Fair Drive.,
                                                get hair and makeup done.                                                                         • 714-975-9116
figure drawing, anime & cartooning, cartoon                                                     Costa Mesa
                                                                                                                                                  • tustin.schoolofrock.com
& monster clay, storybooks, faces, perspec-                                                     • thecollectivesound.com/california-sum-
tive, & painting                                         CHAPMAN SUMMER                                                                              Kids learn the basics of playing live
                                                                                                mer-music-camp                                    music and receive studio/band rehearsal
                                                        CHORAL MUSIC CAMP                          Campers will write and perform original        time. Camp includes instruction and clinics
           ART STUDIO ART CAMP               • Ages: High school students                       music. They will record in a professional stu-    with music professionals and a rock show
• Ages: 7-17                                 • June 17-21                                       dio, film a music video and perform in front of   performance.
• June 3-July 23                             • One University Drive, Orange                     an audience during the three-week session.
• Studio: 714-899-6001; Mobile: 714-458- • 714-997-6871                                                                                                          SEWING CAMP
2800                                         • chapman.edu/choralcamp                             CREATIVE KIDS PLAYHOUSE THEATER                 • Ages: 7-15 (with adult opportunities)
• theartstudio.us                               Experience college-level singing in daily                    IMMERSION CAMP                       • June 3-Aug. 2
   All Art Studio camp classes are taught by vocal classes and small ensemble practice          • Ages: 3-18                                      • The District at Tustin Legacy, 2477 Park
professional, working artists who also have plus a final concert in the Musco Center of         • Dates are dependent on show; Summer ses-        Ave., Tustin
a mission to teach their art forms. Camps    the Arts. Deadlines of note: Priority regis-       sion generally runs mid June- early August                                           » PAGE 10
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                                                                                                                                                                  School of Rock
FROM PAGE 9                                                                                                                                                       campers learn
                                                  SUMMER DANCE AT SEGERSTROM                                                                                      music of different
• 714-259-0946                                 CENTER: FROM BROADWAY TO BALLET                                                                                    genres on rock
• createdesignsew.com                         • Ages: 3-adult                                                                                                     band instruments.
                                                                                                                                                                  Summer camps are
   Offering 2-hour session, day, and week- • July 22-Aug.                                                                                                         held throughout
long classes every skill/interest level is    • 9 714-556-2122, ext. 4104                                                                                         Orange County for
welcome. Participants will learn the basics                                                                                                                       all skill levels.
of machine sewing such as ironing, cutting • Community@scfta.org                                                                                                  COURTESY OF SCHOOL OF
patterns and threading and filling bob- bins.    Segerstrom Center’s Summer Dance is                                                                              ROCK
Students choose the projects to create.       being offered through the Center for Dance
                                              and Innovation. Classes include ballet (tech-
        SOUTH COAST REPERTORY                 nique, pre pointe/pointe for intermediate and
          SUMMER WORKSHOPS                    advanced levels), body conditioning (yoga,      • outreach.arts.uci.edu/summer-academies      • June 3-Aug. 6
                                              Pilates, floor barre, stretch), Afternoon Vari- • outreach.arts.uci.edu /2017-new-swan-       • 951-493-6753
• Ages: third to 12th grade                   ety (jazz, modern, musical theater, hip hop,
• Session 1 July 15-27 | Session II July 29- stage production, hula and more) and cre-        apprenticeship-acting-theatre                  • youngamericans.org/summercamps
Aug. 10                                       ative movement for children of all abilities.      The New Swan Shakespeare Festival             This weeklong camp is taught by mem-
• 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa                                                           at UCI offers an academy-style camp.          bers of the Young Americans group as well
• 714-708-5555                                                                                Students will be trained by professionals     as instructors from the entertainment
                                               UCI SUMMER ART ACADEMIES & SWAN in acting, voice, movement and other stage
• scr.org                                                   APPRENTICESHIP                                                                  industry. Campers will create, rehearse
                                                                                              skills. Other program offerings are focused   and perform their own one-hour variety
   Students can choose acting, improv or      • Ages: 14-19                                   in Art, Dance, Music, & Technology.
musical theater as their focus for the two- • June 24-Aug. 9                                                                                show. This comprehensive performing arts
week program. Students will gain exposure                                                                                                   camp includes instruction, classes, and
to various aspects of theatre, such as        • UC Irvine, 4002 Mesa Road, Irvine                YOUNG AMERICANS SUMMER CAMP                workshops in voice, dance, improvisation,
design, improvisation, combat, singing and • 949-824-8976                                     • Ages: Third grade to college                songwriting, sound, and lighting.

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            CHESS, LEGO, MAGIC + ORIGAMI CAMPS AVAILABLE
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           VISIT WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE
                        FUN + EXCITING CAMPS
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                                                                     faith-based
              ABIDING SAVIOR                                                                        about Jesus through Bible stories, music,     SILVER GAN ISRAEL JEWISH DAY CAMP
           SONSHINE DAY CAMP                                                                        games, arts and mission. The theme this year• Ages: Kindergarten to 10th grade
• Ages: First to sixth grade                                                                        is Maker Fun Factory — kids become hands-   • Nine weeks available June 24-Aug. 23
• Dates to be announced                                                                             on inventors while learning about God.
                                                                                                                                                • 14401 Willow Lane, Huntington Beach
• 23262 El Toro Road, Lake Forest                                                                                                               • 949-381-5610
• 949-837-4289                                                                                        MOUNT OF OLIVES CHURCH KIDS CAMP
                                                                                                                                                • campsgi.com
• abidingsavior.com                                                                                 • Ages: Preschool to fifth grade
                                                                                                                                                   The weekly program is enhanced with
   The camp presents creative and edu-                                                              • July 15-20 and July 22-26                 activities such as giant inflatable soc-
cational activities that explore nature,                                                            • 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo      cer, water tag, police and fire department
science, arts, self-esteem and more in a                                                            • 949-454-2347                              demonstrations, carnivals, dress-up days,
Christian atmosphere.                                                                               • mookidcity.com                            hiking, bunk competitions, Shabbat parties,
                                                                                                       Students can attend week-long sessions challah baking, and more.
          CAMP MOUNTAIN CHAI                                 COURTESY OF MOUNT OF OLIVES KID CITY
                                                                                                    of Bible-centered camp. This year’s camp,
• Ages: Entering second to 12th grade                                                               AMPED, will encourage kids to learn more       UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CAMPS
                                                Kids who attended Mount of Olives Church            about God in a fun, active environment.
• June 16-Aug. 7 (2-week or full summer         kids camp last year received a skateboard                                                       • Ages: Elementary school-high school
camps available)                                deck to make their own artistic creation.                                                       • June 23-July 26
• 42900 Jenks Lake Road, Angelus Oaks                                                                            PILLARS ACADEMY                • Lazy W Ranch, Camp Cedar Glen, Camp
• 858-499-1330                                  • Camp Yeladim mini camp • June 17-21,              • Ages: 3 1⁄2-6 but all ages welcome        Wrightwood
• campmountainchai.com                          full sessions • June 24-July 12, July 15-           • June 25-Aug. 7                            • 800-244-8622
   Camp Mountain Chai offers camp ses-          Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-23; Camp Haverim mini             • 23581 Madero, Suite 104, Mission Viejo    • calpaccamps.org
sions throughout the summer to expand           camps June 10-14 and June 24-July 12,               • 949-951-0442                                 Our camps are week-long, overnight,
the knowledge of and create a love for the      July 15-Aug-2 and Aug. 5-23                                                                     Christian-based camps where your child
                                                                                                    • pillarsacademy.org
Jewish culture, traditions and religion.        • 1 Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine                                                           will engage in worship, small group activi-
                                                                                                       Pillars Academy provides weekly field
                                                • 949-435-3400                                      trips and activities such as arts, science, ties, large group activities and games. They
       CHRIST LUTHERAN SUMMER                   • jccoc.org                                         water sports and karate in a nurturing,     could also participate in activities such as
               FUN FACTORY                         Young students enroll in Camp Yeladim,           Muslim environment.                         swimming, archery, and many, many more.
• Ages: Pre-K camp and elementary camp          where daily activities include water play,
• Mid June-mid August (subject to change)       crafts, science activities, singalongs and                   SERVITE SUMMER CAMP                      WILSHIRE AVENUE COMMUNITY CHURCH
                                                sports. Elementary, middle and high school                                                                         SUMMER DAY CAMP
• 760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa                  students can register for Camp Haverim,             • Ages: 7-13
                                                                                                                                                      • Age: Kindergarten to sixth grade
• 949-548-6866;                                 where Jewish values, culture and traditions         • Dates to be announced
                                                                                                                                                      • Dates to be announced (early June-late July)
• christcm.com                                  are celebrated through song, food, art and          • 1952 W. La Palma Ave., Anaheim
                                                dance.                                                                                                • 212 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton
   Students will participate in exploratory                                                         • 714-774-7575
classes, weekly field trips, arts and crafts,                                                                                                         • 714-526-2265
                                                                                                    • servitehs.org
sports, water play, and swim days.                MESSIAH PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP                                                                       • wilshireave.com
                                                                                                       Campers will enjoy one-week sessions of
                                                • Age 4-fifth grade                                 games, sports and pool time in addition to           The KidzCare Camp is a Christian-based
    JESUS AND ME PERFORMING ARTS                                                                    sessions that explore the centrality of Christ,   day camp that offers crafts, games, athletic
                                                • Dates to be announced                                                                               activities, brain teasers, chapel time and
       CAMP/VACATION BIBLE CAMP                 • 4861 Liverpool St.,Yorba Linda                    saints and Scripture. Servite also offers
                                                                                                    sports and robotics camps for summer 2019         weekly field trips.
• Ages: First to sixth grade                    • 714-528-0920
• June 25-29; Vacation Bible Camp July          • messiahyl.com
23-27
                                                   This Vacation Bible School program Dig
• Calvary Baptist Church, 8281 Garfield         Deeper in God’s Word encourages Christian
Ave., Huntington Beach                          growth and development. Students will ex-
• 714-962-6860
• cbchb.org
                                                plore God’s love, student talents and more.                  2019 SUMMER CAMPS
The Jesus and Me Performing Arts Camp is               MISSION LUTHERAN CHURCH
                                                                                                      Sports & Amazing Athletes, Science, Arts & Crass
a week of music, acting, choreography and
set design education while students help
                                                • Ages: 4 to sixth grade                                 Counselor in Training Program for 7th-9th Grade
put together a children’s musical produc-       • Dates to be announced
                                                                                                                           Weekly Excursions & Beach Trips
tion. Vacation Bible camp is a great way to     24360 Yosemite Road, Laguna Niguel
make new friends, learn and play.               • 949-831-8820                                                                   Special Events & Activities
                                                • missionlutheran.org                                                                  Daily & Weekly Rates
      MERAGE JEWISH COMMUNITY                      A weeklong summer camp at which chil-                                 Age Group: Preschool - 6th Grade • Building Christ-Centered Leaders
            CENTER JCAMPS                       dren can explore the Bible in fun and inter-                            23262 El Toro Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630 • (949) 830-1461
• Age 2- Grade 11                               active ways. The lessons reinforce learning
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A LITTLE DYNASTY CHINESE SCHOOL                  LANGOKIDS IRVINE SUMMER CAMP
• Ages: Pre-Kindergarten to middle school        • Ages: 8-12                                                                            Jodi Galloway
• June 3-Aug. 23                                 • June 24-Aug. 9                                                                        of Karis
• 17072 Gillette Ave., Irvine; 949-509-          • Irvine Valley College, 5500 Irvine Center                                             Language
0288                                             Drive, Irvine                                                                           Academy
• 9844 Research Drive, Irvine; 949- 509-         • LangoKids, 9090 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine                                           holds up
0288                                             • 714-864-4680                                                                          grocery
• alittledynasty.com                                                                                                                     items to see
                                                 • langokidsirvine.com                                                                   if the kids
   This full-day Chinese-immersion camp             This program offers Spanish- and                                                     remember
combines hands-on STEAM projects and             French-language instruction in a camp                                                   the Chinese
cultural activities while helping kids perfect   environment that features pretend trips to                                              name for
their Chinese-language skills.                   destinations in Latin America and Europe.                                               each during a
                                                                                                                                         summer camp
KARIS LANGUAGE ACADEMY                           LANGUAGE DOOR CLASSES                                                                   field trip to 99
• Ages: 5-12                                     • Ages: 3-12                                                                            Ranch Market
                                                                                                                                         in Irvine to
• June 10-Aug. 23                                • June 17-Aug. 23                                                                       practice their
• 949-229-5880                                   • 18103 Sky Park Circle, Suite D2, Irvine                                               language
• KarisAcademy.com                               • 949-833-0900                                                                          skills.
                                                 • languagedoor.com                                                                      PHOTO BY
   Mandarin Immersion Summer Camp in-                                                                                                    STEVEN GEORGES,
cludes activities such as drawing, painting,        Learn and use English, Spanish and                                                   CONTRIBUTING
                                                                                                                                         PHOTOGRAPHER
chess and STEM projects, along with guest        Chinese in this interactive program that
presentations and field trips. Morning and       combines classroom instruction, activities,
full-day sessions are available.                 games and more.

                                                                                                        HUNTINGTON BEACH
                                                                                                      pre-k through grade 8
                                                                                                              session I
                                                                                                          JUNE 24 - JULY 5
                                                                                                             session II
                                                                                                             JULY 8 - 19
                                                                                                             session III
                                                                                                         JULY 22 - AUGUST 2
                                                                                                 714-964-1224 I thepegasusschool.org
                                                                                                     ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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        ANAHEIM SUMMER CAMPS                                                                                                                       • Various camps run throughout the sum-
• Ages: 6-13                                                                                                                                       mer
• Dates to be announced                                                                                                                            • Various locations throughout Irvine
• Various locations in Anaheim                                                                                                                     • 949-724-6610
• 714-765-5155                                                                                                                                     • irvinecamps.org
• anaheim.net                                                                                                                                         More than 100 summer camps are avail-
   The city offers camps to keep kids busy                                                                                                         able, including half-day, full-day or part-
through the summer including CampVen-                                                                                                              time options. Sports, nature, art, theater,
ture, a day camp of mixed activities,                                                                                                              tennis, excursions, engineering and more
Zombie Survival Camp and the O.A.K.S.                                                                                                              are available.
nature camp inspired by Native American
lifestyles.                                                                                                                                              LA HABRA SUMMER DAY CAMP
                                                                                                                                                   • June 3- Aug. 16
         BREA SUMMER DAY CAMP                                                                                                                      • Ages: 4-12
• Ages: Kindergarten to eighth grade                                                                                                               • Veterans Memorial Hall, 209 N. Orange
• June 17-Aug. 16                                                                                                                                  St., across the street from El Centro-Lions
• 695 Madison Way, Brea                                                                                                                            Park, and next to the La Habra Public
                                                                                                                                                   Library
• 714-990-7179
                                                                                                                                                   • 562-905-9708
• ci.brea.ca.us
                                                                                                                                                   • lahabracity.com
   Games, crafts, computers, sports and
educational presentations with weekly ex-                                                                                                          • 12732 Main St., Garden Grove
cursions and local outings for Knott’s Berry                                                                                                          The city of La Habra offers 10 weeks of
Farm, LA Zoo, other fun locations, swim-                                                                                                           summer day camp for kids to keep them
ming, movies and park visits. First registra-                                                                                                      busy and active with a variety of activities.
tion day is April 9                                                                                                                                Weekly activities include art lessons, movie
                                                                                                                                                   days, water days, academic enrichment,
             CAMP COSTA MESA                                                                                                                       arts & crafts, fun fitness, guest speakers,
                                                                                                                                                   cooking lessons, pool days, excursions, as-
• Ages: First to sixth grade                                                                                                                       semblies, walking excursions and more
• June 24-Aug. 23
• Balearic Community Center, Downtown                                                                                                                  LAGUNA NIGUEL SUMMER CAMPS
Recreation Center and Sonora School
                                                                                                                                                   • Ages: First to eighth grade
• 714-754-5161                                                                                          PHOTO BY SCOTT VARLEY, DAILY BREEZE/SCNG   • Dates to be announced
• costamesaca.gov                              The city of San Clemente offers field trips to a variety of destinations as part of of its          • Parks and Rec office 949-425-5100;
   Summer R.O.C.K.S Recreation staff will      summer camp offerings. Participants will visit Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach as             Recreation Hotline (949)362-4351
provide games, sports, arts and crafts,        part of the Ocean Wonders camp scheduled for June 25-29.
enrichment activities and more. This is an                                                                                                         • cityoflagunaniguel.org
non-custodial drop-in program; children        • Dates to be announced                            Campers will receive a camp T-shirt,                Campers will experience outdoor play,
may come and go freely. Optional fee based • Hillcrest Park Recreation Center, 1155 N.         snacks and refreshments and participate in          board and card games, team-building
excursions will also be available.                                                             games, activities and excursions.                   activities, toy building, weekly visitors, sci-
                                               Lemon St., Fullerton                                                                                ence and nature exploration in the Botani-
                                               • 714-773-5789                                                                                      cal Preserve, arts and crafts, swimming,
      CYPRESS SUMMER DAY CAMP                                                                    HUNTINGTON BEACH SUMMER CAMPS                     and diving.
                                               • cityoffullerton.com
• Ages: First to seventh grade                                                                 • Ages: 6-13
                                                  Camp Hillcrest provides a well- rounded
• June 3-Aug. 2                                                                                                                                      CLUB LA PALMA SUMMER DAY CAMP
                                               and safe atmosphere for campers and pro- • Dates to be announced
• Cypress Community Center, 5700 Orange vides instruction in arts and crafts, games                                                                • Ages: 5-12
Ave., Cypress                                                                                  • Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma
                                               and sports. Excurisons include Discovery        Drive, Huntington Beach                             • May 28-Aug. 2
• 714-229-6780                                 Cube, LA Zoo, Knott’s Soak City, Medieval       • 714-536-5486                                      • George B. Miller Elementary School, 7751
• cypressrec.org                               Times, among others.                                                                                Furman Road, with the final week of camp
   Themed weeks with games, arts and crafts                                                    • hbsands.org
                                                                                                                                                   the La Palma Community Center, 7821
and cooking lessons. Campers take excursions                                                      Camp HB offers fun-filled weeks of               Walker Street
                                                  GARDEN GROVE SUMMER DAY CAMP                 camp, with themes such as sports, arts and
to places like Discover Cube OC, Knott’s Berry                                                                                                     • 714-690-3300
Farm, Big Air USA and Raging Waters.           • Ages: 5-12                                    crafts, water week and summer fun, plus
                                               • Dates to be announced                         on- and off-site excursions.                        • cityoflapalma.org/daycamp
                                               • 12732 Main St., Garden Grove                                                                         Club La Palma is filled with action-
              FULLERTON CAMP                                                                                                                       packed activities and excursions to such
      HILLCREST SUMMER DAY CAMP                • 714-741-5200; 714-741-5211                              IRVINE SUMMER CAMPS                       destinations as Big Air Trampoline Park,
• Ages: 5-12                                   • ci.garden-grove.ca.us                         • Ages: 3-18                                                                      CITIES » PAGE 14
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FROM PAGE 13                                • Various city parks                             Dates to be announced                    • ci.santa-ana.ca.us/parks
                                            • 714-744-7293; cityoforange.org                 949-586-1234; saddlebackchildcare.org       Kids can enjoy organized games and
Discovery Cube, Knott’s Berry Farm, and        Campers will enjoy sing-alongs, sports,       Camps are geared for elementary and      fitness activities, arts and crafts, library
more.                                       games, crafts and weekly excursions out-      teenage students and include field trips,   visits, and computer workshops.
                                            side the city.                                games, crafts, sports and special events.
     MISSION VIEJO SUMMER CAMPS                                                                                                                 TUSTIN SUMMER CAMPS
• Ages: 5-17                                       RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA                      SAN CLEMENTE SUMMER CAMPS              • Ages: 3-17
• Various dates and locations throughout                  SUMMER CAMPS                    • Ages: 3-15                                • June 22-Sept. 13
the summer                                  • Ages: 3.5-17                                • Various dates and locations throughout    • Tustin Family and Youth Center, 14722
• cityofmissionviejo.org                    • Dates to be announced                       San Clemente                                Newport Ave.
   The city offers a variety of specialty   • Bell Tower Regional Community Center,       • 949-361-8264; or 949-361-8200             • 714-573-3370
summer camps, including robotics, Mine-     22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita        • www.san-clemente.org/recreation-com- • tustinca.org
craft, music video singing, American doll   • 949-216-9700                                munity/recreation/youth-programs/camps         This program offers camps in dance and
fashion as well as sports and academic      • cityofrsm.org                                  The city offers more than 200 camps      fine arts, sports, science, modeling, theater
camps. There is a also a general day camp      A variety of classes such as art, chess,   with such titles as Children’s Theater, Ac- and more.
called Mission: Camp Adventure.             cooking, dance, cheerleading, movie-mak-      tive Adventure and Beach Volleyball.
                                            ing and sewing.                                                                                    YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP
       ORANGE YOUTH DAY CAMPS                                                                  SANTA ANA SUMMER ACTIVITIES            • Starts June 3 and runs through end of
• Entering first grade to age 15                SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFIED                 • Ages: 6-12                                Aug.
• Various dates and locations throughout                SUMMER CAMPS                      • Various recreation centers in Santa Ana   • Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Newport-
the summer                                    Ages: Kindergarten to eighth grade          • 714-647-5307                              Mesa (Program dates and offerings vary at
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                                                            E a rl y B ir d                                  MATER DEI
               Seize Your                             D is co u n t D e a d
                                                              M AY 6
                                                                            li n e

                                                                                                           SUMMER CAMPS!
           SUMMER
                                                                                                  Athletics                Performing Arts, Cheer,          Robotics &
                                                                                                                                Song & Dance                 Forensics
                                             & MORE
                 S C IE N C E S P O R T S                                                                 Camps for students in grades K-8,
      Arts                                                                                              incoming freshmen & current students!
                                                                                                                 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
                                                                                                                  www.materdei.org/camps

                                                                                                                       MATER DEI
                                     CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
               RECREATION & SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT
                                                                                                                       HIGH SCHOOL
                                                                                                                      A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education
                  949-644-3151  recreation@newportbeachca.gov
                                                                                                       @MaterDeiMonarchs       @MaterDei   @MDHSmonarchs    @MDHSmonarchs
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                                            summer kids                                                      ELITE AQUATICS SPORTS TEAM
                                                                                                                         Serving Yorba Linda and surrounding communities

                                  o.c. cities
FROM PAGE 14                                                • www.ylreconline.com
                                                            Campers will enjoy this Huck Finn-style
each location)                                              program, where they will build forts, ham-
• ymcaoc.org/summer-day-camp                                mer, saw, paint, ride a zip line, hunt for
   Day camps feature sports and out- door                   treasure, decipher clues, play games and
activities, field trips, and specialty clubs                swim in a mud pit.
like cooking, art, photography and sports.
Excursions include the zoo, Discovery Cube                      YOUTH SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
L.A., Knott’s Berry Farm and Boomers.
The program offers water games, outdoor                     • Ages: 7-14
sports, and arts and crafts.                                • Dates to be announced
                                                            • Buena Park Community Gymnasium,
        YORBA LINDA ADVENTURE                               6931 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park
               PLAYGROUND                                   • 714-562-3858
• Ages: 8-13                                                • buenapark.com
• Dates to be announced                                        Kids will enjoy a variety of indoor and
Thomas Lasorda Jr. Field House, 4701 Casa                   outdoor activities including basketball,
Loma Ave.                                                   dodgeball, kickball and ultimate Frisbee as
• 714-961-7192
                                                            well as field trips to the Peak Park Pool and
                                                            Big Air Trampoline Park.                                         714-402-7166
                                                                                                                         WWW.EASTAQUATICS.COM
                                                                                                            EAST offers Swim Lessons, Competitive Swimming & Water Polo, Adult Fitness

                                June 17–21, 2019

                CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY
                SUMMER CHORAL
                MUSIC CAMP
                FOR HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS
                        Commuter & Residential options!
                                                                                      EARLY-BIRD
                           chapman.edu/choralcamp                                     DISCOUNT
                               (714) 997-6871                                    FEBRUARY 1–APRIL 1, 2019
                             music@chapman.edu
                                                                                    REGISTRATION
                                                                                      DEADLINE:
                                                                                      MAY 15, 2019
                          The 2019 Chapman Summer Choral Music Camp
                        is generously sponsored by the Lloyd & Elisabeth Klein
                            Legacy Foundation and Christine & Lon Cross.                                                                                ONE UNIVERSITY DRIVE, ORANGE, CA 92866
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                                                                                   summer kids

                                          sleepaway + overnight
                 ASTROCAMP                     Camp activities include archery, hiking,
• Ages 8-17                                    campfire, ropes course, rags & leather, star
• Session 1: June 8-14, Session 2: June 15-    gazing/orienteering, water activities, survi-
21, Session 3: June 22-28                      vor skills & more. Themes vary each week.
• 26800 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild;
800-645-1423                                     CAMP SCHERMAN GIRL SCOUT CAMP
• astrocampsummer.org                          • Ages: First-12th grade
   Explore the sky through state-of-the-       • Session 1: July 8-12, Session 2: July 15-
art telescopes and participate in science      26, Session 3: July 22-26, Session 4: July
activities. 1 and 2 camp sessions also offer   29-Aug. 2, Session 5: Aug. 5-9
rock climbing, zip lining and hiking in the    • 949-461-8800
San Jacinto Mountains.                         • girlscoutsoc.org/camp
                                                  All girls, not just scouts, are welcome
      CAMP E.L.K. SUMMER CAMP                  at this camp in the San Jacinto Mountains
• Ages: 5-14; Separate leadership training     that features games, outdoor activities, and
session 15-16                                  confidence and leadership skill building.
• Weekly June 24-Aug. 3
• 21280 Big Pine Highway, Wrightwood                      CATALINA SEA CAMP
• 760-249-3822                                 • Ages: 8-17
• www.ymcaoc.org/camp-elk/                     • For ages 8-13, Session 1: June 8-14,
                                                                                                                                                                  COURTESY OF GIRLS SCOUTS OF ORANGE COUNTY
   YMCA’s Camp E.L.K. offers kids a week       Session 2: June 15-21, Session 3: June 22-
                                                                                               The Girl Scouts of Orange County run day, weekend and summer camps at Camp
camping in the Angeles National Forest.                               SLEEPAWAY » PAGE 17      Scherman in the San Jacinto Mountains.

                                                                                                       Santiago has numerous CA State & National Recognitions and Awards, including:
                                                                                                       ☐ 2019 CA and National School to Watch
                                                                                                       ☐ 2017 & 2018 CA Civic Learning Merit Recipient
                                                                                                       ☐ 2019 National P21 Exemplar School
                                                                                                       ☐ 2019 CA Civic Learning Award of Distinction
                                                                                                       ☐ 2019 Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accredited
                                                                                                Santiago Charter School, serves 7th and 8th Graders throughout the county, and is recognized as the first charter
                                                                                                school in Orange County. Santiago focuses on providing a PERSONALIZED educational experience for every student
                                                                                                and creating opportunities for students unique to their interests and needs. Santiago Charter is different from
                                                                                                traditional middle schools and here are a few examples of why:
                                                                                                ☐ ALL students have a laptop/chromebook to engage in technology everyday
                                                                                                ☐ All students participate in the Santiago Anti-Bullying Campaign
           Packages                                                                             ☐ All students have unique elective opportunities including: Culinary Arts, Wood Shop, Musical Theater, American
            include:                                                                               Sign Language, STEM, etc.
                                                                                                ☐ All students have the opportunity to travel internationally with their peers
                                                                                                ☐ All students build skills to ensure they are 1) academic scholars, 2) community contributors, and 3) kind and
          • Private room                                                                           empathetic individuals

     • All You
            ou Can Eat Buffet
      • Unlimited Beverages
     • Rides, Games & More!

     Visit johnspizza.com
             ations and details
     for locations
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                                                                                  summer kids

                                         sleepaway + overnight
FROM PAGE 17                                  21-27                                          sion and free- time activities including       4: July 7-12
                                              • 42121 Seven Oaks Road, Angelus Oaks          skateboarding, ping-pong and movies. All       • 6987 W. Lilac Road, Bonsall
28; three-week programs for ages 12-17,       • 805-498-5572                                 surfing equipment is provided.                 • 760-758-0083
Session 1: June 30-July 19, Session 2: July   • wasewagon.com                                                                               • rawhideranch.com
21-Aug. 9                                        Wasewagan offers one- and two- week                 PALI ADVENTURES CAMPS                     These weeklong camps offer activities
• Santa Catalina Island                       camps where kids can enjoy a variety of        • Ages: 8-16                                   such as Western riding lessons, vaulting
• 800-645-1423                                outdoor activities including horseback rid-    • Eight sessions from June 16-Aug. 17          and horseback gymnastics, campfire sing-
• catalinaseacamp.org                         ing, archery, paint ball, fishing, swimming,   • 30778 Highway 18, Running Springs            alongs and swimming. Each week has a fun
   A weeklong camp for kids 8-13 features     beach volleyball and fencing.                  • 909-867-5743                                 new theme!.
ocean adventure, marine biology and other                                                    • paliadventures.com
outdoor activities. The three- week camp          ENDLESS SUMMER SURF CAMP                      Students can choose from a variety of          VOLCOM SUMMER SOUL SURF CAMP
for kids 12-17 offers scuba certifications,  • Ages: 11 and up                               specialty camp tracks with themes such         • Ages: 9-16
snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, cata-   • June 3-Sept. 13                               as secret agent, motor sports, Hollywood       • Dates to be announced
maran sailing, surfing and mountain biking.                                                  stunts, fashion, culinary and performing
                                             • San Onofre State Park Campground, San                                                        • San Onofre Surf Beach, San Clemente
                                             Clemente                                        arts.                                          • 800-522-1352
     CRAZZY’S WASEWAGAN CAMP                  • 949-498-7862
               AND RETREAT                                                                                                                  • summersoulsurfcamp.com
                                             • endlesssummersurfcamp.com                               RAWHIDE RANCH                           Boys and girls will learn about ocean
• Ages: 5-16                                                                              • Ages: 7-15
                                                Each five-day surf camp session includes                                                    safety, physical fitness and healthy eating
• Session 1: June 9-15, Session 2: June      small-group surf instruction, lodging, three • Session 1: June 16-21, Session 2: June          while surfing and enjoying other fun beach
23-29, Session 3: July 7-13, Session 4: July meals per day plus snacks, 24-hour supervi- 23-28, Session 3: June 30-July 5, Session          activities.
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                                                                       specialty
        AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC                          CAMP PINNIPED AT THE
              SUMMER CAMPS                         PACIFIC MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
• Ages 3-15                                   • Ages 8-13
• Dates: Fish Fry Camp (age 3-4), July 1-3    • June 10-Aug. 16                                                                                                           Campers use a
and July 30-Aug. 1; Sea Squirt 1 (age 5-6)    • 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna                                                                                          stuffed animal
June 18-20, July 9-11; Sea Squirt 2 (age      Beach                                                                                                                       to learn the
5-6) July 1-3, July 23-25; Ocean Adventure                                                                                                                                correct way
Day Camp 1 (age 7-9), June 10-14, June        • 949-494-3050
                                              • pacificmmc.org                                                                                                            to rescue an
22-26; Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2 (age                                                                                                                                    injured sea lion
7-9); June 24-28, July 29-Aug. 2; Ocean          Witness a marine mammal hospital in
Adventure Day Camp 3 (age 7-9) July 8-12,                                                                                                                                 during Camp
                                              action through a series of mock activi-                                                                                     Pinniped at
Aug. 12-16; Ocean Adventure Day Camp 4        ties, including weighing fish, preparing fish
(age 7-9) Aug. 19-23; Junior Biolowgist                                                                                                                                   Pacific Marine
                                              smoothies, cleaning pens and learning                                                                                       Mammal
Day Camp 1 (10-12), June 17-21, July 15-19,   about marine mammal rescue. Learning
Aug. 12-16, Junior Biologist Day Camp 2                                                                                                                                   Center in
                                              objectives are creatively reinforced through                                                                                Laguna Beach.
(10-12) June 24-28, Aug. 5-9; Teen Over-      games and arts and crafts.                                                                                                  PHOTO BY MINDY
night, Aug 7-8.                                                                                                                                                           SCHAUER, ORANGE
• 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach                                                                                                                                            COUNTY REGISTER/
                                                     CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER                                                                                            SCNG
• 562-590-3100
                                              • Ages: 4-14
• aquariumofpacific.com
                                              • June 10-Aug.9
   Learn what a biologist does and explore
the ocean through interactions with ani-      • 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles
mals, tours, crafts, games and experiments.   • 323-724-3623                                  This summer camp explores science with a • 15435 Jeffrey Road, No.
                                              • californiasciencecenter.org                   variety of hands-on projects and activities. 132, Irvine
                                                                                              Themes include rockets, cooking, robots,        • 949-679-8390
                                                                                              biology, chemistry, anatomy and astronomy.
                                                                                                                                              • lilchefschool.com
                                                                                                                                                  Learn how to bake, create, roast, sauté,
                                                                                                              CULINARY KIDS

                           SUMMER JCAMPS                                                      • Ages: 5-13                                    fry, blend and other kitchen activities. Each
                                                                                                                                              week presents a different type of cuisine.
                                                                                              • Aliso Viejo: June 17-July 26, San Clem-
                                                                                              ente: June 10-Aug. 16
                                                                                                                                                   OCEAN INSTITUTE SUMMER CAMPS
                                                                                              • Various O.C. locations                        • Ages: 5-17
                                                                                              • 949-292-4720
                                                                                                                                              • June 17-Aug. 16
                                                                                              • culinarykids.biz
                                                                                                                                              • 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana
                                                                                                 Kids will learn up to three new recipes each Point
                                                                                              day of camp, which runs three hours a day.
                                                                                                                                              • 949-496-2274
                                                                                                    KIDS AND TEEN ENTREPRENEUR
                                                                                                                ACADEMIES                     • ocean-institute.org
                                                                                              • Ages: Fifth to 12th grade                         Campers will explore local tidepools,
                                                                                              • July 21-27                                    kayak around Dana Point Harbor, search for
                                                                                              • Concordia University, 1530 Concordia          whales off the coast or set sail for adven-
                                                                                              West, Irvine                                    ture on a tall ship.
                                                                                              • 949-214-3198                                              SANTA ANA ZOO CAMPS
                                                                                              • cui.edu/tea                                   • Ages:   Kindergarten-fifth grade
                                                                                                 An interactive, one-week business            • June   17-July 26
                                                                                                                                              • 1801 E. Chestnut Ave., Santa Ana
           Camp Haverim for grades TK-11
                                                                                              program that teaches the principles of
                                                                                              entrepreneurship and the starting and run- • 714-913-5030
                                                                                              ning a real-world business. The teen camp • discoverycube.org
                                                                                              participants will write and present start-up
                                                                                                                                                  Campers will visit the Santa Ana Zoo and
           Open to the community • www.jccoc.org                                              business plans at a competition.
                                                                                                                                              perform some of the jobs associated with
                                                                                                                                              working at a zoo, including what veterinar-
                                                                                                 LIL’ CHEF SCHOOL                             ians, zookeepers and zoo architects do. Ac-
            Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County                                   • Ages: 4-17                                    tivities include tours of the zoo and meeting
            1 Federation Way, Irvine, 92603 • 949.435.3400 • www.jccoc.org                    • 11 weeks of classes. June 10-Aug. 23          animals up close.
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