Poway Summer Camp Guide 2024

POWAY SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

SUMMER CAMPS 2024 Registration Begins: APRIL 2, 2024 AT 7:30AM FOR POWAY RESIDENTS APRIL 3, 2024 AT 7:30AM FOR EVERYONE POWAY.ORG/CLASSES

If you love summer as much as we do, then you’re already looking for summer fun! In addition to the traditional and well-loved Lake Poway Day Camp, we’re bringing you an amazing line-up of specialty camps sure to delight the aspiring film makers, curious scientists, creative artists, and talented athletes in your family.

SAVE THE DATE:

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION: POWAY RESIDENTS – APRIL 2, 2024 at 7:30am.

EVERYONE – APRIL 3, 2024 at 7:30am.

2024 SUMMER CAMPS Summer Camp Lunch Hour

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Come Join Us for Lunch!

SUMMER CAMP LUNCH HOUR

ALL AGES

Create a full-day camp experience by taking advantage of Summer Camp Lunch Hour! Participants who register for a morning half-day camp and an afternoon half-day camp during the same week in the same location (does not have to be in the exact same area/room), can register for Summer Camp Lunch Hour. Locations include: Community Park, Meadowbrook, Twin Peaks, and Old Poway Park. Participants will be supervised by staff and will be escorted to and from camp areas/rooms. All participants should bring a sack lunch and water to camp each day.

NO CAMP:

Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

FEE

5003.100

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$25

5003.101

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$25

5003.102

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28

$25

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$20

Lake Poway Day Camp/CIT

3

5003.103 5003.104

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$25

Sports Camps

4

5003.105

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$25

5003.106

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$25

5003.107

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$25

5003.108

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$25

5003.109

M–F

12:00–1:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16

$25

Creative Arts Camps

8

Art Camps

9

Cooking Camps

10

Science Camps

12

Dance Camps

14

Special Interest Camps

16

STEAM & STEM Camps

18

Technology Camps

22

REGISTRATION

23

All camp participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a snack or lunch, and plenty of sunscreen (for outdoor camps).

COVER PHOTO CREDIT: PEGGIE PEATTIE

2024 CITY-RUN

CAMPS! LAKE POWAY DAY CAMP

AGES 6–12

Join us at Lake Poway Day Camp for a week of exciting fun!

Each week, campers will have the opportunity to boat, fish, hike, create arts and crafts, play games, attend a variety of exciting field trips, and explore the great outdoors! During our adventure, campers will make new friends and create memories to last a lifetime. Extended care is available from 4:00–5:30pm, free of charge.

INFORMATION: NO CAMP:

poway.org/daycamp or (858) 668-4776 Jul 4

LAKE POWAY DAY CAMP CIT

AGES 13–17

Calling all teens! Get ready to have a blast this summer with the Lake Poway Day Camp Counselor in Training (CIT) program! Each week, CIT’s will lead campers in boating, fishing, hiking, games, attend exciting field trips, and more!

This unique program provides CIT’s the opportunity to build relationships and improve leadership and communication skills all while enjoying the adventure of camp! Extended care is available from 4:00–5:30pm, free of charge.

INFORMATION: NO CAMP:

poway.org/daycamp or (858) 668-4776 Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

2934.100

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$182/$207

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

2934.101

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$182/$207

2935.100

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$116/$141

2934.102

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $182/$207

2935.101

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$116/$141

2934.103

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$146/$171

2935.102

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $116/$141

2934.104

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$182/$207

2935.103

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$93/$118

2934.105

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$182/$207

2935.104

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$116/$141

2934.106

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$182/$207

2935.105

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$116/$141

2934.107

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$182/$207

2935.106

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$116/$141

2934.108

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$182/$207

2935.107

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$116/$141

2934.109

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $182/$207

2935.108

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$116/$141

2935.109

M–F

8:00am–4:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $116/$141

POWAY.ORG/CLASSES SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 PAGE 3

Sports Camps INTRODUCTION TO FENCING

AGES 8–14

En Garde! Ready? Fence! Team Touche’s fencing camp is a week of fun and engaging lessons in fencing that are sure to strengthen muscle and develop speed as participants learn to swing, carve, and strike with child-friendly fencing equipment. Equipment provided for camp use.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Team Touche Community Park, Oak Hall East

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6006.100

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$250/$263

6006.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$250/$263

FIT KIDS AMERICA: VOLLEYBALL

AGES 7–12

This camp is designed to help players learn and develop a basic understanding of volleyball. Participants learn the skills of serving, passing, setting, attacking, and blocking.

Instruction also includes tactical skills of volleyball offensive and defensive play, as well as the rules and scoring.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Fit Kids America Meadowbrook Gymnasium

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6016.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Aug 5–Aug 9

DATES

NEW! PLEY SPORTS: VOLLEYBALL

FIT KIDS AMERICA: MULTI-SPORT

AGES 5–12

Having trouble deciding which sport camp to choose? Never get bored in this Multi-Sport camp. Experience the fun of trying out a new sport every day and practicing with speed drills, scrimmaging, endurance training, agility obstacles, balance testing, experienced-based learning, and more. Traditional sports like flag football, basketball, and soccer are included, as well as dodgeball, field games, and more to mix up the fun.

R/NR FEE

$229/$242

AGES 7–13

Learn the core concepts of serving, passing, setting, blocking, digging, and hitting. Participants focus on a different set of skills each day and practice key social skills to understand the importance of teamwork on and off the court.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Pley Sports Meadowbrook Gymnasium

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6018.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jun 24–Jun 28

DATES

NEW! PLEY SPORTS: SOCCER & SWIM

R/NR FEE

$250/$263

AGES 5–12

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6016.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$189/$202

6016.101

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$189/$202

Enhance your soccer skills and love for the game. Enjoy the full soccer experience while focusing on learning fundamentals, social-emotional character-building skills, and FUN! Through active drills and games, participants practice touch, ball control, passing, striking, and fitness. After lunch, participants cool off with a supervised uninstructed swim in the pool.

6016.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$189/$202

INSTRUCTOR:

6016.103

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$189/$202

LOCATION:

6016.104

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $189/$202

NO CAMP:

INSTRUCTOR: Fit Kids America LOCATION:

Community Park, Valley Soccer Field

Pley Sports Community Park, Valley Soccer Field Jul 4

Half Day: Soccer CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6018.101

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 1–Jul 5

DATES

R/NR FEE

$128/$141

6018.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 29–Aug 2

$160/$173

Full Day: Soccer & Swim CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6018.103

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm Jul 1–Jul 5

DATES

$200/$213*

6018.104

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm Jul 29–Aug 2

$250/$263*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

PAGE 4 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 POWAY.ORG/CLASSES

R/NR FEE

NEW! PLEY SPORTS: BASEBALL & SWIM

AGES 6–12

Excel in games and drills by focusing on gross motor skills that all participants benefit from. Develop hand eye coordination, proper hitting, fielding and throwing mechanics while incorporating fun games. After lunch, participants cool off with a supervised uninstructed swim in the pool.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Pley Sports Community Park, Ball Field East & West

AGES 5–13

Skateboarders of all levels are invited to come build your ramp skills, develop tricks, learn safety techniques, meet guest pros, and make new friends! All participants MUST wear a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads each day. Bring a skateboard or contact the instructor for options prior to the first day. After lunch, participants cool off with a supervised uninstructed swim in the pool.

INSTRUCTOR: SD Skatelife, Andrew Barbosa:

Half Day: Baseball CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6018.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Aug 12-Aug 16

DATES

R/NR FEE

$160/$173

Full Day: Baseball & Swim

LOCATION:

DAY

TIME

DATES

6018.106

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm Aug 12-Aug 16

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

R/NR FEE

6004.100 M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$175/$188

$250/$263*

6004.101

$175/$188

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

ARCHERY

Andrew@sdskatelife.com Community Park, Skate Park

Half Day: Skateboarding CLASS #

CLASS #

AGES 7–17

Come enjoy a fun-filled week of archery! Learn archery basics and shoot with surprising accuracy in this weeklong camp. Instructor works with participants at their individual skill level, making this camp perfect for beginners and skilled archers alike. Please do not bring personal equipment; equipment provided for camp use.

INSTRUCTOR: Rick Harper LOCATION:

SKATEBOARDING & SWIM

Lake Poway, Archery Range

DAY

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

6004.102 M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $175/$188

6004.103 M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$175/$188

6004.104 M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$175/$188

6004.105 M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$175/$188

6004.106 M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$175/$188

6004.107 M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $175/$188

Full Day: Skateboarding & Free Swim TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6004.108 M–F

CLASS #

DAY

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$265/$278*

6004.109 M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$265/$278*

6004.110

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $265/$278*

6004.111

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$265/$278*

6004.112

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$265/$278*

6004.113

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$265/$278*

6004.114

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$265/$278*

6004.115

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $265/$278*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6011.100

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Jun 10–Jun 14

$85/$98*

6011.101

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Jun 10–Jun 14

$85/$98*

6011.102

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Jun 17–Jun 21

$85/$98*

6011.103

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Jun 17–Jun 21

$85/$98*

6011.104

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Jun 24-Jun 28 $85/$98*

6011.105

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Jun 24-Jun 28 $85/$98*

6011.106

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Jul 8-Jul 12

$85/$98*

6011.107

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Jul 8-Jul 12

$85/$98*

6011.108

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Jul 15-Jul 19

$85/$98*

6011.109

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Jul 15-Jul 19

$85/$98*

6011.110

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Jul 22-Jul 26

$85/$98*

6011.111

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Jul 22-Jul 26

$85/$98*

6011.112

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Jul 29-Aug 2

$85/$98*

6011.113

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Jul 29-Aug 2

$85/$98*

6011.114

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Aug 5-Aug 9

$85/$98*

6011.115

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Aug 5-Aug 9

$85/$98*

6011.116

M–F

8:00–9:30am

Aug 12-Aug 16 $85/$98*

6011.117

M–F

10:00–11:30am

Aug 12-Aug 16 $85/$98*

*$10 materials fee due on the first day of camp

POWAY.ORG/CLASSES SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 PAGE 5

SWIM & TENNIS

AGES 8–14

This camp consists of court etiquette, scoring system, footwork drills, forehand and backhand groundstroke drills, volley drills, serving drills, games, doubles strategy, court positioning, and conditioning. These techniques are designed to form a well-rounded tennis enthusiast with enhanced abilities. After lunch, participants cool off with a supervised uninstructed swim in the pool.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION: NO CAMP:

Art Christophiades Community Park, Tennis Courts Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6000.100

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$150/$163*

6000.101

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$150/$163*

6000.102

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $150/$163*

6000.103

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$120/$133*

6000.104

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$150/$163*

6000.105

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$150/$163*

6000.106

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 22-Jul 26

$150/$163*

6000.107

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$150/$163*

6000.108

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$150/$163*

6000.109

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $150/$163*

MASTER SPORTS: ADVENTURE LASER TAG

AGES 8–12

In this new and improved outdoor laser tag camp, transport to a world of spaceships and dinosaurs! Imagine your spaceship has crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, and you’ll need to use your laser tag skills to protect yourself and your team from prehistoric predators! Enjoy a realistic and immersive experience with the latest laser tag technology and new playfield props. Participants play various game modes, including capture the flag, convoy, and last person standing. Please Note: participants play traditional sports and games throughout each camp day, in addition to laser tag.

INSTRUCTOR: Master Sports LOCATION:

Hilleary Soccer Field

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

6008.100

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $265/$278

R/NR FEE

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

GWYNN BASEBALL: YOUTH BASEBALL

AGES 7–14

Gwynn Baseball provides a safe, healthy, learning environment for athletes to develop their athletic skills. Participants watch demonstrations by professional staff and partake in drills covering hitting, infield and outfield play, base running, and pitching. We are dedicated to providing a fun and stimulating experience that will be remembered for years!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Gwynn Baseball Staff Community Park, Ball Field East & West

Full Week: CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6007.100

M–F

8:00am–2:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 15

$300/$313

SA

10:00am–3:00pm

Half Week: CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6007.101

W/F

8:00am–2:00pm

Jun 12, 14, 15

$225/$238

SA

10:00am–3:00pm

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6007.102

SA

10:00am–3:00pm

Jun 15

$75/$88

One Day:

MASTER SPORTS: XTREME DODGEBALL & GAMES

AGES 6–12

This camp features our most popular game ever invented: xtreme dodgeball! Participants also enjoy classic indoor game favorites like capture the flag, line tag, ultimate football, indoor soccer, kick ball, home run derby, and much more. Prepare yourself for an action-packed week of indoor games!

INSTRUCTOR: Master Sports LOCATION: NO CAMP: CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6008.101

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$200/$213

LOCATION:

PAGE 6 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 POWAY.ORG/CLASSES

Meadowbrook Gymnasium Jul 4

Twin Peaks Multipurpose Center

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6008.102

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$250/$263

BEGINNER GYMNASTICS

AGES 4–10

Jump, spin, swing, balance, tumble, play, and more!

Participate in noncompetitive gymnastics, energizing fitness games, and themed fun that motivates and excites your gymnast all summer long! Each camp is uniquely designed to teach gymnastics fundamentals while keeping participants moving and active. With an overall emphasis on physical development and personal success, this camp is action packed! Please wear comfortable clothes or a leotard with no snaps, zippers, or buttons.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

MASTER SPORTS: SKILL BUILDER BASKETBALL

AGES 6–12

My Gym Poway Community Park, Willow Rooms 302 & 303

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6017.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$215/$228

6017.101

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28

$215/$228

6017.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$215/$228

LOCATION: Community Park, Oak Hall East

Build your physical and mental skills with this awesome camp that focuses on basketball essentials, giving every player the tools they need to succeed. Incorporated into the curriculum along with drills and games is the Fitlight Trainer, to train your brain and your game. Participants are divided into groups by skill and age to maximize their workouts and scrimmages.

All participants receive a camp shirt.

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6017.103

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$215/$228

6017.104

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$215/$228

6017.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$215/$228

INSTRUCTOR: Master Sports LOCATION:

Meadowbrook Gymnasium

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6008.103

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$250/$263

6008.104

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$250/$263

LOCATION:

Twin Peaks Multipurpose Center

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6008.105

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$250/$263

MASTER SPORTS: SWIM & SPORTS

AGES 6–12

Everyday feels like a field trip without ever having to go anywhere! Enjoy non-stop, activity-filled days that include traditional sports, xtreme dodgeball, rally pedal kart racing, laser tag, and so much more! After lunch, participants cool off with a supervised uninstructed swim in the pool.

INSTRUCTOR: Master Sports LOCATION: NO CAMP:

Community Park, Open Play Area Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6008.106

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$250/$263*

6008.107

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$250/$263*

6008.108

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $250/$263*

6008.109

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$200/$213*

6008.110

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$250/$263*

6008.111

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$250/$263*

6008.112

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$250/$263*

6008.113

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$250/$263*

6008.114

M–F

9:00am–3:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$250/$263*

With an overall emphasis on physical development and personal success, this camp is action packed!

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

POWAY.ORG/CLASSES SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 PAGE 7

Creative Arts Camps

CINEMATOGRAPHY

AGES 7–13

An introduction to digital photography and cinematography.

Learn the aesthetics of visual arts by telling a story through still-image and short scenes. Participants create a portfolio of visual, non-narrative work by learning key cinematography concepts, such as composition, lighting, color, and tone.

Discover the importance of camera angles, shot sizes, and camera movements, and learn basics of Go-Pros®, gimbals, and drones. Digital cameras and equipment provided for camp use. Bring an 8GB or higher USB flash drive on the last day of camp.

INSTRUCTOR: Children’s Film Academy: Valente Aranda LOCATION:

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5806.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$225/$238

5806.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$225/$238

LOCATION:

BEST OF BROADWAY & DISNEY

AGES 7–13

Join us on the big stage! Participants develop skills in both acting and improv, take a fantastic dance class, and dive into vocal technique! Learn songs, dances, and roles with lines while creating 10-minute, mini-Broadway musicals.

INSTRUCTOR:

Catherine Colby

LOCATION: Poway Center for the Performing Arts:

15498 Espola Road

Old Poway Park, Great Room

CLASS #

Old Poway Park, Templars Hall

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

5806.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $225/$238

5806.103

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $225/$238

PHOTOGRAPHY

R/NR FEE

AGES 9–15

Express your creativity through photography! Participants create a portfolio, learning how to organize each picture to fully showcase it. Participants learn about lighting, glare, angles, cropping, framing, editing, and other details that can make a photo the best it can be! Cameras provided for camp use.

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

INSTRUCTOR:

5803.100

M–F

9:00am–12:30pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$195/$208*

LOCATION:

5803.101

M–F

9:00am–12:30pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$195/$208*

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5803.102

M–F

9:00am–12:30pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$195/$208*

5800.100

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$165/$178

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

ACTING & IMPROV

LOCATION:

AGES 7–13

Learn the secrets to sparkle onstage! Influenced by Viola Spolin’s philosophy of imaginative play, we play fun acting games that focus on creating a character, telling a story, staging, acting technique, and more! Laugh and learn while we develop confidence and creativity! Beginners to advanced actors welcome!

INSTRUCTOR:

Catherine Colby

LOCATION: Poway Center for the Performing Arts:

15498 Espola Road CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5803.103

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14 $185/$198*

5803.104

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $185/$198*

5803.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$185/$198*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

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Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com Community Park, Willow Room 304

Community Park, Oak Hall East

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5800.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $165/$178

Art Camps

NEW! SEW HAPPY: PAINT PARTY!

SEW HAPPY

Sew Happy Art Camps will inspire campers to use a variety of mediums to imaginatively express themselves through artwork and hands-on activities. There is something for everyone! Explore the rich world of color in painting, dyeing, beadwork, and soap and candle making.

Participants not only create masterpieces to take home, but will gain a stronger sense of creativity, connection, and team building skills.

INSTRUCTOR:

AGES 7–16

Create a fun, bright work of art on a canvas, monogram, or a wooden plank. Learn color theory and how to mix and blend colors by using multiple techniques including a cup, blow dryer and a straw!

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 306

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6510.103

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$225/$238

Sew Happy

NEW! SEW HAPPY: WACKY WICKERY

AGES 8–16

Design and make your very own unique, hand-dipped jawbreaker candles. Melt wax and dip dye layers for a colorful experimentation adventure. Learn the science behind temperature control from a solid to liquid and back to solid.

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 306

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6510.100

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$225/$238

NEW! SEW HAPPY: EVERYDAY I’M BUBBLIN’

AGES 7–16

Bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles! Learn temperature sensitivity, organic liquid mixing, and transform liquids into a solid work of art. Make a new, themed soap every day, using essential oils and unique textures.

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 306

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6510.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$215/$228

NEW! SEW HAPPY: PINATA PARTY

AGES 7–16

Did somebody say, fiesta? Design, build, and manipulate paper into 3D, handmade, festive piñatas. Each day carry home your own personalized party in your hand.

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 306

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6510.104

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$200/$213

NEW! SEW HAPPY: ECO-DIP

AGES 7–16

Spruce up your wardrobe and artwork as we learn to extract natural colors from vegetables and fruit to dye natural fabric t-shirts, bags, and paper art. Everyday kitchen ingredients have never been so artistic and fun!

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 306

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6510.105

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$225/$238

NEW! SEW HAPPY: CHARMING CHARMS JEWELRY MAKING

NEW! SEW HAPPY: TYE-DYE GALAXY

AGES 7–16

Enjoy an out-of-this world tye-dye experience as we learn about natural and synthetic fibers, dyeing and mixing colors, and chemical reactions. Add a fun, wearable art masterpiece to your closet today.

LOCATION: NO CAMP:

Community Park, Willow Room 306 Jul 4

AGES 8–16

Calling all accessories lovers!

Come make handmade friendship bracelets, creative, beautiful necklaces, and fun, funky earrings.

Learn wrapping skills, bead work, and how to use various types of pliers, wire, and closures for statement jewelry.

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 304

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16

$225/$238*

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6510.106

6510.102

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$200/$213

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

POWAY.ORG/CLASSES SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 PAGE 9

ART SMARTS

AGES 5–16

Using a positive uplifting environment of creativity, we generate the “wow factor” while drawing and painting using a variety of mediums, including colored pencils, oil pastels, watercolors, aqua crayons, and watercolor pencils.

All materials are provided.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Art Smarts Community Park, Willow Room 306

Cooking Camps Participants develop life-long cooking skills while embarking on a culinary exploration! Learn to read and enhance recipes, experiment with flavors, practice kitchen safety, and work cooperatively, all while boosting confidence.

All fresh food, cookware, and tools are included.

Charlie’s Classic Cooking

INSTRUCTOR:

BEGINNER COOKING

Taste, smell, and slice n’ dice in this beginner cooking camp. Participants will transform their taste buds and test their bravery and curiosity experimenting with different foods. This hands-on learning includes nutrition facts and new recipes each week in a classroom setting.

LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 304

NEW! MINI MEALS & MORE

AGES 6–8

Use small appliances like graters, spiralizer, blender and more to make mini meals.

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6702.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$275/$288*

6702.101

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$275/$288*

6702.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$275/$288*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! BREAKFAST FOODS

AGES 6–8

Make the first meal of the day count with healthy smoothies, overnight oatmeal cups, quiche, muffins, and more.

ART SMARTS: ANIMAL DRAWING & PAINTING ART

AGES 5–16

There are so many animals to choose from—which will you draw and paint?

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6508.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$225/$238

6508.101

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $225/$238

6508.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$225/$238

6508.103

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$225/$238

6508.104

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$225/$238

ART SMARTS: DRAWING & PAINTING ART

AGES 5–16

Draw a stuffed animal (that you get to take home), flowers, landscapes, and more!

NO CAMP:

Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6702.103

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$275/$288*

6702.104

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$275/$288*

6702.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16

$275/$288*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! BAKING 101

AGES 6–8

Let’s practice our baking skills with cookies, cakes, breads, pies, and fillings galore!

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6702.106

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28

$275/$288*

6702.107

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$275/$288*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! SUMMER FOODS

AGES 6–8

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

Warm temperatures mean cool fresh fruit kabobs, veggie cups, sandwiches, and sweet treats.

6508.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$225/$238

NO CAMP:

6508.106

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$180/$193

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6508.107

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$225/$238

6702.108

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$220/$233*

6508.108

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$225/$238

6702.109

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$275/$288*

6508.109

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $225/$238

PAGE 10 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 POWAY.ORG/CLASSES

Jul 4

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

CLASSIC COOKING

NEW! RED, WHITE & BLUE

Ready to turn up the heat? Learn kitchen tools, practice cooking techniques, read recipes, and fold in the history as we taste-test unique dishes.

This camp takes place in a kitchen setting.

Learn about and prepare Fourth of July staple foods from the West Coast to the East Coast, and everywhere in between.

Happy Birthday, America!

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

LOCATION: Community Park, Kitchen

6702.116

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$220/$233*

NO CAMP:

AGES 9–13

Jul 4

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! SCHOOL’S OUT— LET’S ROCK THE KITCHEN

AGES 9–13

Start the summer out right with a cooking adventure.

Practice two to four new skills each day and prepare ingredients for recipes.

NEW! PIES AROUND THE WORLD

AGES 9–13

Learn the key to making the perfect pie crust! Participants make and taste sweet and savory pies from chicken pot pie, apple pie, Chinese meat pie to Australian hand pies, and much more.

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

CLASS #

DAY AGE

TIME

6702.110

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$275/$288*

6702.117

M–F 9–13

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 15–Jul 19

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! TRAVEL THROUGH FOOD—EUROPE

DATES

R/NR FEE

$275/$288*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

AGES 9–13

Take a dive into different European countries and discover culture, local food, and taste dishes from Spain, France, Germany, Poland, and more!

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6702.111

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$275/$288*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! THE GREAT DESSERT BAKE OFF!

AGES 9–17

Learn the science behind baking the perfect dessert! Learn the importance of exact measurements and knowing when a dessert is done. Participants make and taste desserts like cream puffs, chocolate mousse, cookies, breads, cakes, and more.

CLASS #

DAY AGE

TIME

6702.118

M–F 9–13

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 22–Jul 26 $275/$288*

6702.119

M–F 13–17 1:00–4:00pm

6702.120 M–F 9–13 6702.121

DATES

R/NR FEE

Jul 22–Jul 26 $275/$288*

9:00am–12:00pm Aug 5–Aug 9 $275/$288*

M–F 13–17 1:00–4:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9 $275/$288*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! TRAVEL THROUGH FOOD—AMERICA

AGES 9–13

Visit different states through food travel. Discover unique flavors, local food, and taste dishes from Maryland, Alabama, Maine, Texas, and more!

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6702.122

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$275/$288*

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! SUMMER FOODS

NEW! CULINARY BOOT CAMP

AGES 9–17

It’s back to the basics! Learn the culinary skills to make many delicious meals; including using knives, kitchen tools, and how to read recipes. Make sauces, soups, and salads.

Practice sauteing, simmering, and stir frying. Round out the experience with baking and creating beautiful desserts.

CLASS #

DAY

AGE

TIME

DATES

AGES 9–13

Participants are introduced to grilling foods while learning the best practices and safest techniques. Learn to pick the creamof-the-crop fruits and veggies, the ins and outs of fresh, locallygrown foods, and the key to a preserving a long shelf life.

Come get your grill-on from fruits to pizzas and much more.

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

6702.123

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $275/$288*

R/NR FEE

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

R/NR FEE

6702.112 M–F 9–13 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 24–Jun 28 $275/$288* 6702.113 M–F 13–17 1:00–4:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $275/$288*

6702.114 M–F 9–13 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 8–Jul 12

$275/$288*

6702.115 M–F 13–17 1:00–4:00pm

$275/$288*

Jul 8–Jul 12

*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp

POWAY.ORG/CLASSES SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 PAGE 11

Science Camps

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 5

WONDERS! 50 EXPERIMENT SCIENCE CAMPS

These science camps are hands-on fun from beginning to end! Participants engage in 50 different hands-on experiments each week.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Wonders! Science and Math Community Park, Oak Hall East

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 1

AGES 4–12

Experiments include: work with alligator bones, make 3-D glow crystals, experiment with amazing piezoelectricity, make a candle collection, experiment with lasers and fiber-optics, create the world’s stretchiest slime, work fascinating UV experiments, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

6402.100

M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

Jun 10–Jun 13

$150/$163*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 2: NASA ROCKET!

AGES 4–12

Experience an unforgettable exploration of the furthest reaches of the universe! Build and launch a nearly three-foottall rocket, experiment with the actual conditions found on the planets (super-cooled air and frozen gases), experiment with amazing piezoelectricity, fire turbo-charged rocket balloons, launch a 60-foot solar blimp, eat astronaut treats, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

6402.101

M–TH 1:00–4:00pm

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

Jun 10–Jun 13

$150/$163*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 3

AGES 4–12

Experiments include: make wolf or buffalo tooth necklaces, launch rockets that fly over football fields, create glow-in-the-dark styrofoam, form amazing superballs, do never-seen-before dry ice experiments, construct electric buzzers and switches, build incredible arrowhead demos, fire marshmallow cannons, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

6402.102

M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 17–Jun 20

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

$150/$163*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 4

CLASS #

DAY

M–TH 1:00–4:00pm

TIME

Experiments include: build crystal necklaces, fire fantastic rockets that shoot over buildings, launch the ultimate vortex cannon, fly hot air balloons, concoct incredible super slimes, fire potato guns, make tornadoes, create ultraviolet light detectors, experiment with dry ice, experiment with the Wonders! anti-gravity trays, make eerie glow-in-the-dark tubes, build clowns that rise and fall on command, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

6402.104

M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm

TIME

DATES

AGES 4–12

DATES

R/NR FEE

Jun 17–Jun 20

$150/$163*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

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R/NR FEE

Jun 24–Jun 27 $150/$163*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 6

AGES 4–12

Experiments include: ride real hovercrafts, write with fascinating disappearing inks, grow crystals, make rock collections, float hot air balloons, launch giant smoke rings, set off the ultimate geysers, build lava lamps, make glow-inthe-dark concoctions, cast dinosaur fossils, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

6402.105

M–TH 1:00–4:00pm

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

Jun 24–Jun 27

$150/$163*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 7

AGES 4–12

Experiments include: build electric bottles, make pressure rockets, fire rocket-balloons, make glow-in-the-dark rising and falling clowns, create UV detectors, build rock collections, make gravity-defying goo, concoct stunning slimes, design invisible inks, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

6402.106

M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

Jul 8–Jul 11

$150/$163*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 8

AGES 4–12

Experiments include: make gold pennies, make the best slime in the world, experiment with glowing rocks and amazing super magnets, mold candles, create surfboard styrofoam, make sounds appear out of nowhere, make crystal necklaces, fire marshmallow guns, create amazing yowies, crush cans with air pressure, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6402.107

M–TH

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 11

$150/$163*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

Experiments include: ride real hovercrafts, launch amazing rockets, collect fossils, make amazing plaster dinosaur casts, make camera paper, fire balloon rockets, build crystals, explode water, make penny centrifugal experiments, create foot-long lightning, split light, and much more!

6402.103

AGES 4–12

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 9: THE BEST OF WONDERS!

AGES 4–12

Experiments include: launch the ultimate candy cannon, make fire glowing giant tubes, make silver pennies, make amazing glowing rock crystals, create incredible whoosh bottles, work electricity buzzers and lights, create tornado tubes, make gigantic bubbles, fashion the amazing suction splat, experiment with floating rocks, perform with gravity defying balance birds, concoct 3 tremendous slimes, fire the ultimate water rocket, make an amazing bird caller, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6402.108

M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm

MAD SCIENCE: ADVENTURES IN THE WILD

AGES 6–10

Take a walk on the wild side as we explore animals, birds, bugs, and beast for an out-of-this-world adventure! Have some creepy, crawly fun building a bug house and fill it with new friends to take home. Explore the amazing ways animals adapt in the wilderness as you hunt down their tracks and make an animal track of your own.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Mad Science of San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

DATES

R/NR FEE

6400.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$195/$208*

Jul 22–Jul 25

$150/$163*

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp

MAD SCIENCE: CRAZY CHEM WORKS

AGES 7–11

Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. Check out the colors of chemistry with the power of pH paper and create a stopperpopping reaction. Explore polymers by making and testing slime. Participants have a blast as they make some crazy concoctions.

WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 10: THE ULTIMATE WONDERS!

AGES 4–12

Experiments include: dazzle people with the slippery ring experiment, make world class slime, travel on a real hoverboard, put together snazzy crystal pendants, fashion amazing bubble snakes, make an exquisite rock board, work gigantic vortex cannons, create a chemical styrofoam tower, experiment with amazing liquid nitrogen, experiment with fiber optics, make incredible glowing rock crystals, and much more!

CLASS #

DAY

6402.109

M–TH 1:00–4:00pm

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

Jul 22–Jul 25

$150/$163*

*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp

MAD SCIENCE: SECRET AGENT

AGES 6–10

Become a Mad Science Secret Agent and take a fascinating journey into the world of detection, forensics and classified information. Learn code language to send secret messages as part of your mission. Use special spyglasses to help learn about surveillance and the important role it plays in security. Investigate a pretend crime scene and sift through clues to crack the case. As part of the Mad Science Bureau of Investigation you will gain observational skills that are used by secret agents.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Mad Science of San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 302

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6400.102

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$195/$208*

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! MAD SCIENCE: ALL STARS

AGES 6–10

Join the Mad Science All-Star team! Learn about famous scientists and inventors who were all-stars in their field of expertise. Follow in their footsteps as we equip you with the science skills needed to rise to the top. Together with your teammates you will build super structures, create a volcanic eruption, and examine rocks formed from volcanic magma.

Soar high above as you experiment with lift, aerodynamics, and air pressure.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Mad Science of San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 302

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6400.103

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 29–Aug 2

DATES

R/NR FEE

$195/$208*

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

Mad Science of San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6400.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 15–Jul 19

DATES

R/NR FEE

$195/$208*

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

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MAD SCIENCE: NASA SPACE ACADEMY

AGES 7–11

Mad Science and NASA have teamed up to bring you the excitement and wonder of space in the NASA Space Academy camp. This is your chance to be a rocket scientist!

Explore the science involved in rocket construction as you build your own rocket. Watch an amazing rocket launch as it soars to the sky. Use teamwork to complete an important space mission and build a model space station. Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse in our Mad Science planetary tour. This stellar camp is your ticket to the stars as you journey through the galaxy.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Mad Science of San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 302

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6400.104

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$195/$208*

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

MAD SCIENCE: RED HOT ROBOTS

AGES 6–10

Join Mad Science for an introduction to robots! Throughout the week, participants become beginner robot engineers as they build a unique motorized robot. Discover the inner workings of robots by experimenting with circuits, gears, and sensors. Learn about robot processing, actuating, and the different tasks robots perform in our world. Experiment with sound sensing and solar powered robots.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Mad Science of San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 302

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

6400.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Aug 5–Aug 9

Dance Camps DANCING FAIRYTALE PRINCESSES

AGES 3–8

All dancers in the kingdom are invited to spend a week of dance and enchantment with some of our favorite fairytale princesses!

Learn ballet, tap, tumbling, and jazz dances to beloved songs from Under the Sea all the way to Neverland and more. A daily “royal” sparkly craft included.

Fairy princess-themed attire encouraged; tap and ballet shoes required.

INSTRUCTOR: Debbora Childress:

MsDebborasSchoolOfDance@yahoo.com LOCATION: Ms. Debbora’s School of Dance:

14005-B Midland Road CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5700.100

M–F

9:30am–12:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$160/$173

5700.101

M–F

9:30am–12:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$160/$173

DANCING FAIRIES & UNICORNS! R/NR FEE

$195/$208*

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

AGES 3–8

Let’s dance with fairies and unicorns during this whimsical week of magical fun! We’ll tip-toe through the garden, wiggle and tumble with fairies, and twirl and tap with unicorns. A daily “magical” sparkly craft included! Magical fairy and unicorn-themed attire encouraged; tap and ballet shoes required.

INSTRUCTOR: Debbora Childress:

MsDebborasSchoolOfDance@yahoo.com LOCATION: Ms. Debbora’s School of Dance:

14005-B Midland Road CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5700.102

M–F

9:30am–12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$160/$173

CHEERLEADING, DANCE & TUMBLE NEW! MAD SCIENCE: INVENTOR LAB

AGES 6–10

Join Mad Science as we take junior inventors on a journey of discovery from the real-life inventions of da Vinci, Edison and the Wright brothers. With a little bit of ingenuity, participants are challenged to recreate some of the most important and exciting inventions of all time, including catapults, bridges, circuits, and light bulbs! As a final challenge participants invent their way to surviving on an island with limited materials!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Mad Science of San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 302

AGES 5–13

Learn the fundamentals of cheerleading and dance technique such as stretches, jumps/kicks, cheers, sideline dances, beginner stunting and tumbling, and a full routine, all of which are performed for families on the last day! FUN cheer-themed arts and crafts include: decorate your own hair bow, cheer camp t-shirt, friendship bracelets, spirit sticks, posters, and more.

INSTRUCTOR: Charlene’s Dance & Cheer: charlenesdance.com LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 303

CLASS #

AGE

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5703.100

8–13

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$185/$198 $185/$198

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5703.101

5–10

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 17-Jun 21

6400.106

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$195/$208*

5703.102

5–10

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $185/$198

5703.103

5–10

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

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$185/$198

DANCE TO EVOLVE:

Wear dance attire and/or comfortable clothes and shoes.

On Friday, participants show off their talents and creations to family and friends.

DANCE TO EVOLVE: CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES

AGES 3–7

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a dancing superhero! Superheroes show-off their hip hop dancing powers in this camp that includes a hip hop class, art projects, superhero skit, and games.

INSTRUCTOR: Dance To EvOLvE: dancetoevolve.com LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 303

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5702.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$199/$212

DANCE TO EVOLVE: RAINBOW UNICORNS

AGES 3–7

Dance, leap, and soar to create a true unicorn experience!

With glittery crafts, rainbow-filled activities, mystical songs, and more, participants stay magically moving all week long!

INSTRUCTOR: Dance To EvOLvE: dancetoevolve.com

DANCE TO EVOLVE: TIKTOK HIP HOP

AGES 7–11

Channel your inner TikTok dance celeb! Learn the most popular dances from TikTok while exploring your own creative movements. Take your favorite TikTok moves and shape them into a full-on dance performance, create art projects that will surely go viral, and act in TikTok-inspired skits.

INSTRUCTOR: Dance To EvOLvE: dancetoevolve.com LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 303

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5702.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$199/$212

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 303

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

5702.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26 $199/$212

NEW! DANCE TO EVOLVE: SENSATIONAL SUPERSTARS

R/NR FEE

AGES 3–7

Shine bright as you embark on an adventure exploring your inner popstar! Create art projects suited for a movie star, shake it out in a skit, and play captivating dance games.

INSTRUCTOR: Dance To EvOLvE: dancetoevolve.com LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 303

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

5702.103

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2 $199/$212

NEW! DANCE TO EVOLVE: TALENTED TROLLS

R/NR FEE

AGES 3–7

Dance and groove like your favorite Trolls characters from Poppy’s infectious positivity to Branch’s cool beats. Create energetic dance routines, Troll-inspired crafts, catchy singalongs, and whimsical skits.

INSTRUCTOR: Dance To EvOLvE: dancetoevolve.com LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 303

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5702.104

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$199/$212

NEW! DANCE TO EVOLVE: LITTLE MERMAIDS & PIRATES

AGES 3–7

Dive into a magical world of enchanting mermaids and daring pirates! Set sail on a sea of creativity as participants dance to the rhythm of waves, craft your own mermaid tails and pirate hats, and sing sea shanties that echo across the seven seas.

INSTRUCTOR: Dance To EvOLvE: dancetoevolve.com LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 303

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

5702.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $199/$212

R/NR FEE

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Special Interest Camps CLICBITZ: SEWING BASICS

SEW HAPPY CAMPS

AGES 8–16

New to sewing or need a refresher? Learn sewing basics such as how to thread a machine, measure, read and cut out a basic pattern, and follow grainlines. Sewing machines provided or bring your own. No experience necessary.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION: CLASS #

Whether you are brand new to sewing and knitting or a seasoned veteran, Sew Happy Camps are designed perfectly for all ages and abilities! Each themed camp week explores different methods of sewing and knitting while developing tool techniques, patience, focus, and hand-eye coordination. All materials are included, and the projects will be completed to take home and enjoy. Join in on all the creative fun; you will be Sew Happy you did!

INSTRUCTOR:

Sew Happy

Clicbitz San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 302 TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5906.100 M–F

DAY

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$240/$253*

5906.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$240/$253*

5906.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16 $240/$253*

NEW! SEW HAPPY: STUFFIES GALORE

Start your own handmade stuffy collection today! Select a medium, cut out the pattern, stuff it, and hand sew it closed to create a snuggly, new friend.

LOCATION:

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

AGES 8–16

Community Park, Willow Room 306

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5907.100

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28

$250/$263

NEW! SEW HAPPY: STITCH BY STITCH

AGES 8–16

It takes one stitch at a time to create a beautiful piece of art. Learn multiple stitch techniques using embroidery floss to create a beautiful sampler design or make your own creative patches.

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 306

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5907.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$235/$248

NEW! SEW HAPPY: COZY STITCHES CLICBITZ: FASHION DESIGN & SEWING

AGES 9–16

Design and sew your own clothing! Learn basic sewing techniques, practice design and drawing skills, and then bring your idea to life in a wearable work of art. Sewing machines provided or bring your own. No experience necessary.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Clicbitz San Diego Community Park, Willow Room 302

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5906.103

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$240/$253*

5906.104

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 15–Jul 19

5906.105

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

$240/$253*

Aug 12–Aug 16 $240/$253*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

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AGES 8–16

Gain a focused mind and an understanding of pattern repetition and dimensions in this fun knitting camp. Take hand knitting to the next level and develop a life-long hobby.

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 304

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5907.102

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$250/$263

FORT BUILDING

AGES 6–13

Participants use their creativity and problem-solving skills as they work in teams to build forts to survive the environment of the day. Learn various types of knots and other building techniques to increase their odds of success in the environment challenges.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION: NO CAMP:

JR. ZOOKEEPER

AGES 6–13

We share the earth with some really amazing animals!

Jr. Zookeeper participants learn to love and appreciate some fascinating creatures found in our world. Build habitats, prepare diets, and get the unique opportunity to meet many of our animal companions. A perfect camp for nature lovers and future zookeepers.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com Meadowbrook Gymnasium

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5900.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$185/$198

Community Park, Oak Hall East

LOCATION:

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5900.107

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$136/$149

Meadowbrook Gymnasium

LOCATION: CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5900.108

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$170/$183

INTRODUCTION TO MYSTERIES OF MAGIC

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

INSTRUCTOR:

5900.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$185/$198

LOCATION: NO CAMP:

AGES 7–12

Participants learn how to use basic tools to make wonderful hand-crafted items such as book ends, toolboxes, bird houses, and more.

All projects are painted, personalized, and taken home to treasure. Participants use only safe, age-appropriate hand tools.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com Meadowbrook Gymnasium

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5900.102

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$170/$183

Community Park, Oak Hall East

LOCATION: CLASS #

DAY

5900.103

M–F

TIME

9:00am–12:00pm

DATES

R/NR FEE

Aug 12–Aug 16

$170/$183

Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com Community Park, Willow Room 304 Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5900.109

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$124/$137

ITTY BITTY SMASH LAB

AGES 5–7

Everyone knows that there’s one thing kids are great at— destruction! In this camp, participants can channel their inner destructive nature and have a blast in the process! Build a variety of structures, tear them down, take apart electronic devices, look at how they work, put them back together, and SMASH them. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com Community Park, Willow Room 302

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5900.110

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28

$170/$183

SMASH LAB FISHING

AGES 8–12

Participants learn the fundamentals of fishing: how to put together the best line for the location and desired catch; how to safely handle a rod for your sake and those around you; and little tricks that better your chances of catching a fish!

Don’t have your own rod? No problem! While we encourage participants to bring their own rod, hooks, and other fishing gear, equipment is provided for camp use.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com Lake Poway, Pavilion

AGES 6–13

Learn all the skills you need to mystify an audience like a true magician! Participants are introduced to the arts of illusion, mind reading, prestidigitation, and sleight of hand! Unlock the powers of your voice, your hands, and your mind. On Friday, we put on a magic show for friends and family.

CLASS #

BASIC WOODSHOP

Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com Community Park, Oak Hall East Jul 4

AGES 7–14

Work as a team to put together a variety of electronics and other structures and witness what happens when you SMASH them! Drop eggs, feathers, melons, and more, just to see what happens! This camp is the perfect combination of fun and learning for anyone interested in how things work.

Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION: NO CAMP:

Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com Community Park, Oak Hall East Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$136/$149

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5900.111

5900.104

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$160/$173

LOCATION:

5900.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$160/$173

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

5900.106

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16

$160/$173

5900.112

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$170/$183

Meadowbrook Gymnasium

POWAY.ORG/CLASSES SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 PAGE 17

STEAM & STEM Camps

YOUNG ENGINEERS

Challenge Island is where engineering meets imagination!

AGES 5–12

Young Engineers specializes in an experiential and challenging learning environment, with games and scientific experiments. Learn the engineering behind the machines we use every day and perform science experiments and art projects to take home! Participants build exciting, motorized LEGO® bricks models, reflecting STEM theories learned together!

INSTRUCTOR: Young Engineers of Greater San Diego

NEW! CHALLENGE ISLAND: ROAD TRIP USA

AGES 6–12

Pack your suitcases for a cross-country STEAM adventure!

Participants play and engineer their way from coast to coast (without leaving camp): from the Statue of Liberty to Yosemite to the Colorado Rockies to the Hawaiian Volcanoes, and more. This imagination-fueled, engineering-filled excursion promises to be a grand tour!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Challenge Island Community Park, Willow Room 302

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6900.100

M–F

9:00am-12:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$220/$233*

*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp

NEW! CHALLENGE ISLAND: SLIME SQUAD

AGES 7–12

Are you slime crazy? Do you love making squishy, squeezy stuff in addition to making rockets and landers, blasters and skyscrapers? Then this camp is the place for you! You and a tribe full of friends dive into a new slime-filled world each day from alien ooze, to ghostly goo, to monster muck and lava, too. No matter how you stretch it, this camp promises to be a STEAM-riffic adventure of a lifetime!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Challenge Island Community Park, Willow Room 306

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6900.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$220/$233*

*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp

AGES 7–12

By colossally popular demand comes this squishy, squashy, stretchy sequel to our bestselling Slimetopia camp. This time, the world is being taken over by slime! You and your STEAM Team will ooze with excitement as you visit countries across the globe making a different kind of slime at each destination. From Italian pizza slime to Antarctic penguin slime to Hawaiian lava slime to tons of other slippy, drippy, gooey, global slimes in between.

LOCATION:

Challenge Island Community Park, Willow Room 306

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6900.102

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16

$220/$233*

INSTRUCTOR:

*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp

PAGE 18 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 POWAY.ORG/CLASSES

AGES 5–12

Participate in strategic, goal focused, and team sports by building and playing with motorized LEGO®. Beat the heat with indoor sports to compete in the Young Engineers Olympics. Using scientific principles, like gravity, friction, and Newton’s laws, learn new techniques that can be applied in everyday life.

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6901.100

M–F

9:00am-12:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$192/$205

NEW! YOUNG ENGINEERS: CRAZY CARS

CLASS #

CHALLENGE ISLAND: SLIME-TOPIA 2: TOTAL SLIME TAKEOVER

NEW! YOUNG ENGINEERS: LEGO® SPORTS

AGES 5–12

Build a range of crazy cars from elastic, race, and even flipping! Participants are introduced to the world of engineering and science by gaining a deeper understanding of how different components work. Participants will apply it to their own creations and put it to the test to overcome all obstacles including tracks, sand, and loops.

LOCATION:

Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6901.101

M–F

1:00-4:00pm

Jun 10–Jun 14

$192/$205

YOUNG ENGINEERS: TREASURE HUNTERS

AGES 5–12

X marks the spot for this adventure!

Explore the fun and games to find what lies at the end of the treasure hunt. Hint: You may need to be an expert at rock, paper, scissors; or hit a bulls eye; or even come across Hansel and Gretel!

LOCATION: NO CAMP:

Community Park, Willow Room 302 Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6901.102

M–F

9:00am-12:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$154/$167

NEW! YOUNG ENGINEERS: ANIMAL ADVENTURE

5–12

Build motorized models of prehistoric dinos, creepy crawler spiders, your favorite furry friends, and more! Each day will consist of different types of animals including mammals, sea creatures, bugs, household pets, and prehistoric life.

Participants create replicas, molds, and prints to take home!

LOCATION: NO CAMP:

Community Park, Willow Room 302 Jul 4

KID LABORATORIES: BRAIN POWER

AGES 6–10

Curious about computer science and don’t know where to start? This camp kicks off using unique learning robots designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of computational thinking, STEAM, and computer science principles. Code robots and end with creating command line code in a fun drawing project!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Kid Laboratories Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6901.103

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$154/$167

6902.100

M–F

9:00am-12:00pm Jun 24–Jun 28 $179/$192

Community Park, Willow Room 302

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6901.104

M–F

1:00-4:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$192/$205

YOUNG ENGINEERS: ADVENTURE

AGES 5–12

Join us on this adventure as we experience mental challenges, through the exercise of finding creative solutions to problems. Participate in physical and sport challenges, while creating LEGO® constructions that can be used to make the obstacles easier.

LOCATION:

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6902.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$179/$192

AGES 5–12

Recruitment for Engineer Academy has begun! Become an all-star today through STEM. Uncover the concepts of molecules, illusions, secret codes, and more!

LOCATION:

R/NR FEE

Old Poway Park, Great Room

LOCATION:

YOUNG ENGINEERS: ENGINEER ACADEMY

DATES

Community Park, Willow Room 304

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6901.105

M–F

1:00-4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$192/$205

KID LABORATORIES: SPACE CADET

AGES 6–10

Ever look up at the stars and wonder how it all began?

Become a space cadette and learn about the amazing history of how earth and the solar system came to be.

Discover what causes the moon to change shapes and create a multimedia presentation to share.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Kid Laboratories Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

6902.102

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 24–Jun 28 $179/$192*

LOCATION:

R/NR FEE

Old Poway Park, Great Room

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6902.103

M–F

9:00am-12:00pm Jul 15–Jul 19

DATES

R/NR FEE

$179/$192*

*$10 materials fee due on the first day of camp

POWAY.ORG/CLASSES SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 PAGE 19

ADVENTURES IN STEM USING LEGO®

AGES 5–8

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning participants can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION: NO CAMP:

NEW! WIZARDING WORLD OF ENGINEERING USING LEGO®

AGES 8–12

Master the magic of Harry Potter using LEGO®! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch, and duel the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6903.106

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 8–Jul 12

$225/$238

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305 Jul 4

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6903.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jun 17–Jun 21

DATES

$225/$238

6903.101

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 1–Jul 5

$180/$193

ANIMAL ADVENTURES USING LEGO®

R/NR FEE

AGES 5–8

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

NEW! LEARN CODING USING LEGO® SPIKE PRIME

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6903.102

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$225/$238

MINECRAFT ENGINEERING USING LEGO®

AGES 5–8

Venture into the world of Minecraft in this unique LEGO® experience. Build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Explore the endless possibilities of LEGO®!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION: NO CAMP:

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305 Jul 4

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6903.103

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 1–Jul 5

$180/$193

STEM EXPLORATIONS USING LEGO®

AGES 8–12

Master your engineering skills with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning participants get to design and build as never before and explore their craziest ideas.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO® Spike Prime system. Learn basic programming skills using a simple and visual block coding system that will allow participants to grasp new and diverse coding challenges. Build a variety of different robots using motors, sensors and lights that will make for a fun experience that incorporates both building with LEGO® and coding. This is a great way to prepare young Robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics programs.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

CLASS #

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

AGES 7–9

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

6903.107

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 22–Jul 26

NEW! EXPLORE CODING USING LEGO® SPIKE PRIME

R/NR FEE

$225/$238

AGES 9–12

Rise to the challenge to build and program robots using the LEGO® Spike Prime system! Learn about mechanical and software design, loops, conditional statements, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Design and construct your robot to avoid obstacles, pick up and carry objects, and play sounds. Projects are structured so that participants work in an open-ended, investigative environment while having fun.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

R/NR FEE

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6903.104

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 8–Jul 12

$225/$238

6903.108

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 22–Jul 26

$225/$238

6903.105

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Aug 5–Aug 9

$225/$238

6903.109

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 12–Aug 16

$225/$238

DATES

PAGE 20 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 POWAY.ORG/CLASSES

NEW! MINE, CRAFT, BUILD ADVENTURE GAME USING LEGO®

AGES 5–8

Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO® bricks! Roll the dice to mine for resources, and use these resources to build special items to help in our adventures! Build a Zoo, create a Medieval Castle, and design a Tree House Village! This experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors inspired by the popular game, Minecraft. Have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or the LEGO® building system.

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION: CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6903.110

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Jul 29–Aug 2

DATES

R/NR FEE

$225/$238

MINECRAFT MASTER ENGINEERING USING LEGO®

AGES 8–12

Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life! In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO® resources, build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6903.112

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Aug 5–Aug 9

$225/$238

NEW! LEGO® ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE

AGES 9–14

Are you ready to up your engineering game? Participants are introduced to mechanisms that get the gears turning; then, it’s their job to take it to the next level! Go head-to-head or work towards a new personal best as we get ready to apply real-world concepts to LEGO® challenges!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

NEW! MINE, CRAFT, BUILD SURVIVAL GAME USING LEGO®

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

6903.113

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm Aug 12–Aug 16

DATES

R/NR FEE

$225/$238

AGES 8–12

Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO® bricks! Roll the dice to mine for resources, craft tools, and watch out for Creepers!

This ultimate LEGO® Minecraft experience is an original game designed by Play-Well instructors, using gameplay elements and characters inspired by the popular Minecraft video game. Have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO® materials.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Play-Well TEKnologies Community Park, Willow Room 305

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6903.111

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 29–Aug 2

$225/$238

POWAY.ORG/CLASSES SUMMER CAMP GUIDE 2024 PAGE 21

Technology Camps MOVIES BY KIDS: YOUTUBE VLOGGING

AGES 7–13

Online and social media vlogging has taken the entertainment industry by storm. It’s time to turn the camera on yourself!

Participants film about 5–7 assigned shorts or vlogs using a variety of topics and filming techniques to get the job done.

Vlogs will be made available to parents once finished and nothing will be posted on YouTube.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Movies by Kids Old Poway Park, Templars Hall

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6602.100

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$190/$203*

AGES 7–13

Take your imagination to a galaxy far far away… We’ll supply the LEGOS® and a wide variety of Star Wars LEGO® mini figures to cast in your very own Star Wars themed movie.

Participants lay down a voice-over and choose the perfect music to fit the mood. This camp is the ultimate chance to bring your Star Wars LEGO® masterpiece to life using the art of stop-motion animation!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Movies by Kids Old Poway Park, Templars Hall

AGES 7–13

Are you a big fan of fast-paced movies loaded with actionpacked scenes? Write, direct, and produce your own action sequence for the camera featuring stunt-fight training and film choreography. That’s not all, wait until your footage hits the editing room where we dub in sizzling sound effects and voice-overs. Lights, camera, ACTION! All projects will be available to download online.

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Movies by Kids Meadowbrook Gymnasium

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6602.102

M–F

9:00am–12:00pm

Jul 15-Jul 19

$190/$203*

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

MOVIES BY KIDS: AVENGERS & JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATION

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

MOVIES BY KIDS: LEGO® STAR WARS

NEW! MOVIES BY KIDS: “ACTION MOVIE”

AGES 7–13

Are you a fan of the Avengers or Justice League movies? In this classic mash-up camp, we have all these LEGO® characters and more! Create and animate your own superhero movies using the art of stop-motion animation.

By the end of camp, participants will create and take home their own animated superhero movie!

INSTRUCTOR: LOCATION:

Movies by Kids Meadowbrook Gymnasium

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

CLASS #

DAY

TIME

DATES

R/NR FEE

6602.101

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jun 17–Jun 21

$190/$203*

6602.103

M–F

1:00–4:00pm

Jul 15–Jul 19

$190/$203*

*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

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*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp

CLASS

REGISTRATION

EARLY SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DATES:

April 2 at 7:30am for Poway Residents and April 3 at 7:30am for Everyone.

3 convenient ways to register for classes:

1

ONLINE REGISTRATION is available by visiting the City of Poway website: poway.org/classes.

A $1.50 convenience fee will be charged per transaction. Payment must be made by MasterCard, Visa, or American Express.

2

WALK-IN REGISTRATION

3

is available at the Community Services Department during business hours.

Location 13325 Civic Center Drive Hours Check poway.org for current hours.

Class and Camp Refund/Transfer Policy Cancelled by City: A full refund will be issued for all classes or camps cancelled or overbooked by the City of Poway and/or the independent contract instructor.

All Other Refunds: Refunds or transfers must be requested in writing by noon at least one week prior to the start date. Written requests may be submitted via email to Activenet@poway.org, or by mail to City of Poway, Community Services Department, P.O. Box 789, Poway, CA 92074. A $19 cancellation fee will be deducted for each camp. No cancellation fee will be deducted if customer places refund as a credit on account.

If class, camp, or program is less than the $19 cancellation fee, the refund will automatically be given as credit on account. Credit on account will be valid for one year and may be applied to another enrollment or reservation. If the credit is not used after one year, the funds will be forfeited and the customer’s account will be cleared.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION is available by check (payable to City of Poway) or by credit card (Master Card, Visa, or American Express).

Cash will not be accepted. Please submit a separate check for each class requested. If space is not available in a class, that specific check will be returned to you without delaying your registration for any other classes.

Mail to P.O. Box 789, Poway, CA 92074-0789

Except as otherwise provided in this policy, if a registrant fails to attend a program after it begins, the registrant is not entitled to a refund. Exceptions may be authorized by the Director of Community Services. A doctor’s note or written request describing the extenuating circumstances must be submitted to the Community Services Department within two weeks of the refund request.

Residency Poway Residents are defined as those persons who live within the City limits of Poway. Proof of residency is required at the time of registration.

Financial Assistance Poway Leisure Assistance for Youth (PLAY) Scholarship Developmentally-disabled individuals and youth may be eligible to receive up to $40 worth of City-sponsored recreation classes each season at no cost to you. To find out more, please visit our website at poway.org/play.

Access We strive to ensure our programs, services, and facilities include and accommodate those with developmental disabilities.

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Connect with us and never miss a recreation opportunity again!

City of Poway 13325 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064

City of Poway

@cityofpoway

@cityofpoway

poway.org/connect

SUMMER CAMPS 2024 AT A GLANCE SPORTS CAMPS

SCIENCE CAMPS

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COOKING CAMPS

STEAM & STEM CAMPS

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Poway City Council

SAVE THE DATE!

Mayor: STEVE VAUS Deputy Mayor: CAYLIN FRANK Councilmember: PETER DE HOFF Councilmember: ANITA EDMONDSON Councilmember: BRIAN PEPIN

Camp Registration Dates: April 2, 2024 at 7:30am for Poway Residents and April 3, 2024 at 7:30am for Everyone.

See page 23 for details, or visit poway.org/classes.

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