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. All camp participants should wear closed-toe shoes and bring water, a snack or lunch, and plenty of sunscreen (for outdoor camps).
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SUMMER CAMP LUNCH HOUR
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 escorted to and from camp areas/rooms and supervised by staff. All participants should bring a sack lunch and water to camp each day.
5003.100 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $25
5003.101 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $25
5003.102 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $25
5003.103 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $25
5003.104 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Jul 6–Jul 10 $25
5003.105 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17 $25
5003.106 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Jul 20–Jul 24 $25
5003.107 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Jul 27–Jul 31 $25
5003.108 M–F 12:00–1:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $25
CAMPS! 2026 CITY-RUN
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: poway.org/daycamp or (858) 668-4776 CLASS
2934.100 M–F 8:00am–4:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $182/$207
2934.101 M–F 8:00am–4:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $182/$207
2934.102 M–F 8:00am–4:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $182/$207
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: poway.org/daycamp or (858) 668-4776
2935.100
LAKE POWAY DAY CAMP
AGES 6–12
LAKE POWAY DAY CAMP CIT
AGES 13–17
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: Team Touche
LOCATION: Community Park, Oak Hall East
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6006.100 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $250/$263
6006.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $250/$263
NEW! POWAY BASEBALL SKILLS AGES 7–14
Led by experienced high-school and travel-ball coaches, each day is fast-paced and skill-focused with an emphasis on proper mechanics and game readiness. Rotate through offensive and defensive drills covering hitting, throwing, fielding, base running, and situational awareness. Wrap up the week with skills competitions, team challenges, and controlled games, giving participants a chance to compete and showcase their development.
INSTRUCTOR: San Diego Baseball Foundation
LOCATION: Community Park, Ball Field East & West
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6019.100 M–F 9:00am-12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $200/$213
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.
INSTRUCTOR: Fit Kids America
LOCATION: Community Park, Valley Soccer Field
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6016.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $189/$202
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: Fit Kids America
LOCATION: Meadowbrook Gymnasium
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6016.103 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $229/$242
PLEY SPORTS: ROOKIE SPORTS AGES 4–6
Sports aren't just for the big kids! In this camp, the little ones get to take on the world of sports. Experience multiple sports such as soccer, t-ball, flag football, capture the flag, relay races, and more.
INSTRUCTOR: Pley Sports
LOCATION: Community Park, Valley Soccer Field
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6018.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $170/$183
PLEY SPORTS: VOLLEYBALL 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: Pley Sports
LOCATION: Meadowbrook Gymnasium
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE 6018.101 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 20–Jul 24 $170/$183
PLEY SPORTS: PICKLEBALL
AGES 7–12
Learn the basics of this fun and fast-growing sport! Pickleball is easy to pick up and offers a lifetime of fun. Come see why everyone's playing. No experience necessary.
INSTRUCTOR: Pley Sports
LOCATION: Meadowbrook Gymnasium
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6018.102 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 20–Jul 24 $170/$183
PLEY SPORTS: SOCCER & SWIM
AGES 5–12
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 supervised, uninstructed swim in the pool.
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 supervised, uninstructed swim in the pool.
INSTRUCTOR: Pley Sports
LOCATION: Community Park, Ball Field East & West
Half Day: Baseball
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6018.107 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Aug 3-Aug 7 $170/$183
Full Day: Baseball & Swim
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6018.108 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Aug 3-Aug 7 $260/$273*
*$20 materials fee due on the first day of camp
ARCHERY
AGES 7–17
Enjoy a fun-filled week of archery! Learn archery basics and shoot with surprising accuracy in this week-long 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: Lake Poway, Archery Range
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6011.100 M–F 8:00–9:30am Jun 8–Jun 12 $85/$98*
6011.101 M–F 10:00–11:30am Jun 8–Jun 12 $85/$98*
6011.102 M–F 8:00–9:30am Jun 15–Jun 19 $85/$98*
6011.103 M–F 10:00–11:30am Jun 15–Jun 19 $85/$98*
6011.104 M–F 8:00–9:30am Jun 22-Jun 26 $85/$98*
6011.105 M–F 10:00–11:30am Jun 22-Jun 26 $85/$98*
6011.106 M–F 8:00–9:30am Jul 6-Jul 10 $85/$98*
6011.107 M–F 10:00–11:30am Jul 6-Jul 10 $85/$98*
6011.108 M–F 8:00–9:30am Jul 13-Jul 17 $85/$98*
6011.109 M–F 10:00–11:30am Jul 13-Jul 17 $85/$98*
6011.110 M–F 8:00–9:30am Jul 20-Jul 24 $85/$98*
6011.111 M–F 10:00–11:30am Jul 20-Jul 24 $85/$98*
6011.112 M–F 8:00–9:30am Jul 27–Jul 31 $85/$98*
6011.113 M–F 10:00–11:30am Jul 27–Jul 31 $85/$98*
6011.114 M–F 8:00–9:30am Aug 3-Aug 7 $85/$98*
6011.115 M–F 10:00–11:30am Aug 3-Aug 7 $85/$98*
*$10 materials fee due on the first day of camp
SKATEBOARDING & SWIM
AGES 5–13
Skateboarders of all levels are invited to 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 supervised, uninstructed swim in the pool.
INSTRUCTOR: SD Skatelife, Andrew Barbosa: Andrew@sdskatelife.com
LOCATION: Community Park, Skate Park
Half Day: Skateboarding
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6004.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $175/$188
6004.101 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $175/$188
6004.102 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $175/$188
6004.103 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $175/$188
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 supervised, uninstructed swim in the pool.
INSTRUCTOR: Art Christophiades
LOCATION: Community Park, Tennis Courts
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6000.100 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12
6000.101 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19
6000.102 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26
$150/$163*
$150/$163*
$150/$163*
6000.103 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $150/$163*
An electrifying camp where movement meets technology! Campers race RC cars, design custom tracks, and are introduced to esports through popular titles like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., and Rocket League. Physical, movement-based games incorporate IPS target systems that use real-time sensors and scoring to drive excitement and friendly competition. Each challenge builds teamwork, creativity, social-emotional learning, and problem-solving skills—connecting speed, circuits, and strategy in a highenergy, STEM-inspired environment.
INSTRUCTOR: Master Sports
LOCATION: Twin Peaks Multipurpose Center
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6008.100 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $275/$288
MASTER SPORTS: AGES 6–12
SKILL BUILDER BASKETBALL
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.
INSTRUCTOR: Master Sports
LOCATION: Meadowbrook Gymnasium
FEE
6008.101 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $275/$288
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 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 Park, Soccer Field
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6008.104 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $275/$288
MASTER SPORTS: AGES 6–12
XTREME DODGEBALL & GAMES
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!
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 supervised, uninstructed swim in the pool.
INSTRUCTOR: Master Sports
LOCATION: Community Park, Open Play Area
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6008.107 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $255/$268*
6008.108 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $255/$268*
6008.109 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $255/$268*
6008.110 M–F 9:00am–3:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $255/$268*
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! Wear comfortable clothes or a leotard with no snaps, zippers, or buttons and grip socks.
INSTRUCTOR: My Gym Poway
LOCATION: Community Park, Oak Hall East
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6017.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $215/$228
With an overall emphasis on physical development and personal success, this camp is action packed!
Performing Arts Camps
ACTING & IMPROV GAMES
AGES 7–13
Let your creative mind go wild in this fast-paced camp that teaches participants to make connections, think on their feet, and speak in front of a group. Learn the secrets to sparkle on and offstage! Play fun acting games that develop skills in creating characters, telling stories, staging, acting techniques, and more. Laugh and learn while developing confidence and creativity! Beginners to advanced actors welcome.
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Colby
LOCATION: Twin Peaks Multipurpose Center
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5803.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $190/$203*
*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp
BEST OF BROADWAY & DISNEY
AGES 7–13
Join us on the big stage in mini- High School Musical , mini- Adams Family , mini- Moana , mini- School of Rock , and more! Participants develop skills in both acting and improv games, learn choreography, and dive into vocal technique. Everyone gets a role with lines in our 10-minute mini-Broadway musicals.
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine Colby
LOCATION: Twin Peaks Multipurpose Center
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5803.101 M–F 9:00am–12:30pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $200/$213*
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. Daily “royal” sparkly craft included. Fairy princess-themed attire encouraged; tap and ballet shoes required.
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 6–Jul 10
DANCING BARBIE DREAM
AGES 3–8
Join our action-packed week of dance-filled, pink-a-licious fun! Participants tap, tumble, and twirl to Barbie tunes while making new friends! Daily sparkly Barbie crafts included. Barbie-themed attire encouraged; tap and ballet shoes required.
*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp Join our action-packed week of dance-filled, pink-a-licious fun!
NEW! DANCING K-POP PRINCESSES AGES 3–8
Calling all K-Pop princesses with major royalty vibes! Have a Golden good time making new friends while you tap, tumble, and twirl to K-Pop tunes! Daily sparkly K-Pop craft included. K-Pop themed attire encouraged; tap and ballet shoes required.
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 Aug 3–Aug 7 $170/$183
NEW! K-POP HUNTRIX
AGES 5–10
Join the ultimate K-Pop adventure where creativity meets fandom in the most fun and unique ways! Sing along and learn dance routines to songs from the hit movie musical. Customize your own ramen cups just like your favorite K-Pop idols, learn fun and stylish ways to braid your hair like Rumi, make custom face paint art to match the Huntrix vibe, and paint your own Honmoon! Perform a special "concert" for families on the last day!
5703.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 8-Jun 12 $190/$203
CHEERLEADING, DANCE & TUMBLE
AGES 5–10
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, friendship bracelets, spirit sticks, posters, and more.
Wear dance attire or comfortable clothes and shoes. Participants must be potty-trained and able to participate independently. On Friday, participants show off their talents and creations for family and friends.
INSTRUCTOR: Dance To EvOLvE: dancetoevolve.com
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 303
DANCE TO EVOLVE: AGES 3–7
CALLING ALL SUPERHEROES
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.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5702.100 M–F 9:00am-12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $220/$233
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!
CLASS
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.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5702.102 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17 $220/$233
DANCE TO EVOLVE: AGES 3–7
LITTLE MERMAIDS & PIRATES
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 their own mermaid tails and pirate hats, and sing sea shanties that echo across the seven seas.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5702.103 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm
DANCE TO EVOLVE: DINO-ROAR DANCE AGES 3–7
Stomp, roar, and explore! Participants move, groove, and leap into a prehistoric world of dinosaurs. Participants stay wildly active with fossil-themed crafts, dino-tastic activities, and rhythmic jungle beats! Unleash your inner dinosaur!
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5702.104 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $220/$233
Cooking Camps
CHARLIE'S CLASSIC COOKING
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.
INSTRUCTOR: Charlie’s Classic Cooking
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! SWEET & SAVORY AGES 6–9
A little salty and a little sweet, these recipes are a real treat! Make both sweet and savory dishes and desserts such as pies, quiches, muffins, and more.
6702.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $295/$308*
6702.102 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Aug 3-Aug 7 $295/$308*
*$20 materials fee due on the first day of camp
NEW! HANDS-ON FUN
AGES 6–9
Create quick and easy finger foods! Stir, grate, shake, chop, and eat delicious hand-held tacos, pretzels, sandwiches, and much more.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6702.103 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19
6702.104 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17
*$20 materials fee due on the first day of camp
$295/$308*
$295/$308*
NEW! IT’S A PARTY! AGES 6–9
Get ready to whip up some dishes to serve at your next party! Have fun creating colorful and silly party hors d’oeuvres with a twist from rainbow grilled cheese to pancake art.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6702.105 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26
6702.106 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 20–Jul 24
*$20 materials fee due on the first day of camp
$295/$308*
$295/$308*
NEW! COOL SUMMER FOODS AGES 6–9
Don’t melt in the summer heat! Warm temperatures mean cool curated recipes and chilled treats, perfect for any sunny day.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6702.107 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $295/$308*
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.
LOCATION: Community Park, Kitchen
NEW! SCHOOL'S OUT— AGES 10–15 LET'S ROCK THE KITCHEN
Start the summer out right with a cooking adventure. Practice two to four new skills each day and prepare ingredients for recipes.
6702.109 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $295/$308*
M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $295/$308*
M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17 $295/$308*
*$20 materials fee due on the first day of camp
CULINARY BOOT CAMP
AGES 10–15
It’s back to the basics! Learn the culinary skills to make many delicious meals. Make sauces, soups, and salads while practicing sauteing, simmering, and stir frying. Round out the experience with baking and creating beautiful desserts.
R/NR FEE
6702.112 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $295/$308*
Learn the chemistry of baking from the structure of sugars to perfect measurements! Test recipes, create culinary reactions, and understand the importance of ingredients, timing, and temperature.
6702.115 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm
6702.118 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $295/$308*
*$20 materials fee due on the first day of camp
RED, WHITE & BLUE AGES 10–15
Learn about and prepare Fourth of July staple foods from the West Coast to the East Coast, and everywhere in between. Happy Birthday, America!
6702.119 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $295/$308*
*$20 materials fee due on the first day of camp
TRAVEL THROUGH FOOD—EUROPE AGES 10–15
Take a dive into different European countries and discover culture, local food, and taste dishes from Spain, France, Germany, Poland, and more!
Visit different states through food travel. Discover unique flavors, local food, and taste dishes from Maryland, Alabama, Maine, Texas, and more!
6702.121 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17 $295/$308*
6702.122 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $295/$308*
*$20 materials fee due on the first day of camp
Multimedia Camps
OUTSIDE THE LENS
Outside the Lens ignites confidence in young people to become storytellers and pursue creative pathways through the transformative power of media arts. Envision a world where the perspective of the next generation is deeply valued, empowering them to pursue their unlimited creative potential.
INSTRUCTOR: Outside the Lens
NEW! SHUTTERBUGS
AGES 5–8
Embark on a fun and creative journey into the world of photography! Little ones use iPads to explore the basics of photography and stop-motion animation through engaging, hands-on activities. Learn about elements of art such as shapes, color, lines, different perspectives like close up, worm’s eye, and elements of portraiture. Experiment with different photography techniques, go on photo scavenger hunts, create short animations, and play games.
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6604.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $235/$248
NEW! PHOTO WONDERS— AGES 8–11 TRICK PHOTOGRAPHY
Transform photos with creative techniques! Using iPads and DSLR cameras, develop photography skills while creating eye-catching images as participants explore special effects in photography including fun with double exposure, forced perspective, light writing, stop-motion animation, and more.
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6604.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $245/$258
NEW! PICTURE PERFECT
AGES 8–11
Embark on an exciting journey into the world of photography! Develop photography skills and discover the wonders of capturing moments through the lens. Master camera basics, experiment with techniques, brainstorm creative ideas, capture and edit photos to showcase the work!
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6604.102 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17
NEW! CAPTURE & CREATE— AGES 11–13 MIXED MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY
Capture amazing photos and transform them into unique pieces of artwork with the use of mixed media. Learn some new artistic techniques and add a new dimension to photographic work!
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6604.103 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17
NEW! PEOPLE & PLACES— AGES 11–13 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Take photography to the streets. Demonstrate your perspective while exploring techniques street photographers use. Using DSLR cameras, explore the relationship between people and place while learning about environmental portraiture, landscape photography, photojournalism, storytelling, lighting, framing, and more!
Get retro! Discover photography's earliest techniques using a 4x5 camera, capturing & developing film, trying alternative photographic processes, and exploring the past and present through the lens.
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6604.105 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 27–Jul 31 $245/$258
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Guided and taught by highly-trained professional actors and award-winning filmmakers, experience the thrills of Hollywood! Participants get a real taste of the industry from in front and behind the camera.
INSTRUCTOR: Off The Beaten Track
NEW! LET'S MAKE A SHORT FILM
AGES 7–14
Turn your ideas into a short film in this hands-on, collaborative, and inspiring filmmaking experience. Write the script, cast actors, rehearse scenes, and film a short film learning teamwork, creativity, and storytelling along the way. After filming, the footage is professionally edited and made available to watch.
LOCATION: Community Park, Oak Hall East
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6605.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $295/$308*
*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp
NEW! BE IN AN ACTION MOVIE—FILM STUNTS AGES 7–14
Taught by a Professional Stunt Coordinator and Martial Artist, learn how to safely perform stunts while acting. Incorporate sword fighting, fake punches, and falling in a choreographed stunt sequence with TV scripts to be performed for families on the last day.
LOCATION: Community Park, Oak Hall East
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6605.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $295/$308*
*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp
NEW! ACTING TO CAMERA— AGES 7–14 BE IN A TV SHOW
Step in front of the camera and discover the thrill of on-screen performance! Learn how to act for film and television— exploring commercials, TV scripts, and audition scenes to build natural confidence and emotional depth. Participants dive into their very own mini TV show, complete with characters and rehearsals to be performed for families on the last day.
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6605.102 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $265/$278*
*$10 materials fee due on the first day of camp
NEW! MAKE A MUSIC VIDEO AGES 7–14
Lights, camera, rhythm! In this creative adventure, become the star and director of a music video. Brainstorm stories, design scenes, cast friends, and bring your vision to life on camera. Along the way, explore acting, movement, teamwork, and behind-the-scenes magic. The final video is professionally edited and made available to watch.
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 303
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6605.103 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $265/$278*
*$15 materials fee due on the first day of camp
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. 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 GoPro®, gimbals, and DJI® drones. Nikon® 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: Old Poway Park, Great Room
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5806.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $210/$223
5806.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $210/$223
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 302
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5806.102 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $210/$223
5806.103 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $210/$223
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. All projects will be available to download online and nothing will be posted on YouTube.
INSTRUCTOR: Movies by Kids
LOCATION: Old Poway Park, Templars Hall
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6602.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $210/$223*
*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp
MOVIES BY KIDS: MINECRAFT MOVIES AGES 7–13
Do you love Minecraft? Design a Minecraft world using LEGOS® and Minecraft mini figures! Use the art of Stop Motion Animation to create a LEGO® movie based on the ever-popular video game. Cast Steve, a Creeper, or a Zombie as your main character to tackle the incredible environment created. All projects will be available to download online.
INSTRUCTOR: Movies by Kids
LOCATION: Old Poway Park, Templars Hall
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6602.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19
$210/$223*
*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp
MOVIES BY KIDS: AGES 7–13 HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS
Learn about “movie magic” and how to create easy Hollywood-style special effects with an HD camera or apps on smart devices! Learn some cool special effects such as Forced Perspective, “Green Screen” technology, CGI, etc., and team up to create a movie. Be a part of movie history! All projects will be available to download online.
INSTRUCTOR: Movies by Kids
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 302
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6602.102 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17
*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp
$210/$223*
MOVIES BY KIDS: THE LEGO® MOVIE AGES 7–13
Get ready to take your fascination with LEGOS® to the next level! Create an idea, build sets, and use smart devices to bring your masterpiece to the big screen. Whether it’s a re-creation of an epic pirate battle scene, or an adventure in another galaxy, use LEGOS® and Stop Motion Animation to make ideas come to life! All projects will be available to download online.
INSTRUCTOR: Movies by Kids
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 302
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6602.103 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17 $210/$223*
*$30 materials fee due on the first day of camp
Sewing Camps
SEW HAPPY
Sew Happy Camps are designed perfectly for all ages and abilities! Each themed camp week explores different methods of hand and machine sewing while developing tool techniques, patience, focus, and hand-eye coordination. All materials are included.
INSTRUCTOR: Sew Happy
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 302
NEW! SEW HAPPY: SEWING MACHINE SKILLS AGES 8–14
Learn the foundations of sewing lines, curves, pivoting, back stitching, and complete a simple, finished project.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5907.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $300/$313*
5907.101 M–F 1:00-4:00pm Jul 20–Jul 24 $300/$313*
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
SEW HAPPY: STUFFIES GALORE
AGES 8–14
Start a handmade stuffy collection. Select a medium, cut out the pattern, stuff it, and hand sew it closed to create a snuggly, new friend.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5907.102 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $245/$258*
*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp
NEW! SEW HAPPY: DISNEY-PLUSH-LAND AGES 8–15
Young dreamers bring their favorite Disney-inspired character to life. Cut, stuff, and sew projects to take home.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5907.103 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 6–Jul 10 $245/$258*
*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp
NEW! SEW HAPPY: UPCYCLE FASHION AGES 8–14
Trash to Fash! Turn old T-shirts, jeans, or scraps into new wearable design skirts, bags, accessories, and tops.
Take your skills to the next level! Learn intricate skills like sewing knit fabric, creating precise fabrics, and turning ideas into detailed projects.
Participants engage in 50 different hands-on experiments each week.
INSTRUCTOR: Wonders! Science and Math
LOCATION: Community Park, Oak Hall East
WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 1
Experiments include: work with alligator bones, make 3–D glow crystals, experiment with amazing piezoelectricity, make a candle collection, work with fiber optics, experiment with lasers, create the world’s stretchiest slime, work fascinating UV experiments, and much more!
AGES 4–11
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6402.100 M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 18 $150/$163*
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 2: NASA ROCKET! AGES 4–11
Experience an unforgettable exploration of the farthest reaches of the universe! Build and launch a nearly threefoot-tall rocket, experiment with the actual conditions found on the planets (super-cooled air and frozen gases), experiment with amazing piezoelectricity, fire turbocharged rocket balloons, launch a 60-foot solar blimp, eat astronaut treats, and much more!
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6402.101 M–TH 1:00–4:00pm Jun 15–Jun 18 $150/$163*
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 3 AGES 4–11
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 tornados, create ultraviolet light detectors, experiment with dry ice, experiment with the fantastic Wonders! anti-gravity trays, make eerie glow-in-the-dark tubes, build clowns that rise and fall on command, and much more!
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6402.102 M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 29–Jul 2 $150/$163*
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 4
AGES 4–11
Experiments include: ride real hover-crafts, write with fascinating disappearing inks, make rock collections, float hot air balloons, launch giant smoke rings, set-off the ultimate geysers, build lava lamps, make glow-in-the-dark concoctions, grow fantastic crystals, cast dinosaur fossils, and much more!
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6402.103 M–TH 1:00–4:00pm Jun 29–Jul 2
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 5
$150/$163*
AGES 4–11
Experiments include: make wolf or buffalo tooth necklaces, launch rockets that fly over football fields, create glow-inthe-dark styrofoam, form amazing super-balls, do neverseen-before dry ice experiments, construct electric buzzers and switches, build incredible arrowhead demos, fire marshmallow cannons, and much more!
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6402.104 M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 6–Jul 9
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 6
$150/$163*
AGES 4–11
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 lighting, split light, and much more!
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6402.105 M–TH 1:00–4:00pm Jul 6–Jul 9 $150/$163*
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 7 AGES 4–11
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 TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6402.106 M–TH 9:00am–12:00pm Jul 13–Jul 16
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
WONDERS! SCIENCE CAMP 8
$150/$163*
AGES 4–11
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, make underwater candles, fun with high-powered marshmallow guns, create amazing yowies, crush cans with air pressure, and much more!
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, make gigantic bubbles, fashion the amazing suction splat, experiment with floating rocks, perform with gravity defying balance birds, concoct three tremendous slimes, fire the ultimate water rocket, make an amazing bird caller, and much more!
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 light tubes, concoct see-through paper, make incredible bubbling and glowing tubes, and much more!
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: Mad Science of San Diego
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 304
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6400.100 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $210/$223*
*$30 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 stopper-popping reaction. Explore polymers by making and testing slime. Participants have a blast as they make some crazy concoctions.
INSTRUCTOR: Mad Science of San Diego
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 302
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6400.101 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $210/$223*
*$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.
Turn favorite children’s books into fantastical slimy adventures. Participants mix up new slime classics like Alice’s Unbirthday Cake Slime, Charlie’s Everlasting Gobstopper Slime, Percy’s Blue Cookie Slime, Narnia’s Turkish Delight Slime, and STEAMwarts Butter Beer Slime.
INSTRUCTOR: Challenge Island
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 306
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6900.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 27–Jul 31 $240/$253*
*$35 materials fee due on the first day of camp
YOUNG ENGINEERS: TREASURE HUNTERS AGES 5–10
X marks the spot for this adventure! Use motorized LEGO® builds, science projects, and art to look for missing treasure.
INSTRUCTOR: Young Engineers of Greater San Diego LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 302
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6901.100 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12
$192/$205
YOUNG ENGINEERS: LEGO® SPORTS AGES 5–10
Participate in strategic, goal focused, and team sports by building and playing with motorized LEGOS®. Beat the heat with indoor sports to compete in the Young Engineers Olympics. Using scientific principles, like gravity, friction, and Newton’s laws, participants learn new techniques that can be applied to their everyday life.
INSTRUCTOR: Young Engineers of Greater San Diego
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6901.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3
$192/$205
YOUNG ENGINEERS: ADVENTURE AGES 5–10
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.
INSTRUCTOR: Young Engineers of Greater San Diego LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 304
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6901.102 M–F 1:00-4:00pm Jul 27–Jul 31
ADVENTURES IN STEM USING LEGO® AG ES 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: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6903.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $232/$245
Travel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO®! Design and engineer secure habitats for gentle herbivores, embark on daring expeditions to track down elusive species, and uncover the secrets of powerful predator dinosaurs. Get ready for a dinosized adventure packed with building, problem-solving, and imagination!
INSTRUCTOR: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
FEE 6903.102 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $232/$245
ADVENTURES
IN STEM & A GES 5–8 DINO DESIGNS USING LEGO® COMBO
Sign up for both Play-Well TEKnologies camps at a discounted rate! Bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
INSTRUCTOR: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
M–F 9:00am–4:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $390/$403
MINECRAFT MASTER ENGINEERING AGES 7–10 USING LEGO®
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: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
M–F 9:00am-12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $232/$245
MINECRAFT ROBOTICS AGES 7–10 USING LEGO® SPIKE PRIME
Venture into the world of Minecraft while learning to build and program robots in this introductory Robotics camp using the LEGO® Spike Prime® system. Learn basic programming skills while traveling through biomes, harvesting resources, and battling the Ender Dragon. Work in pairs to build LEGO®-based projects incorporating motors, sensors, and lights as we adventure with Steve!
INSTRUCTOR: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS
MASTER ENGINEERING AGES 7–10
Sign up for both Play-Well TEKnologies camps at a discounted rate! Bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
INSTRUCTOR: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
POKÉMON ENGINEERING
Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ‘em all!!
INSTRUCTOR: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
Sign up for both Play-Well TEKnologies camps at a discounted rate! Bring a sack lunch to camp each day.
INSTRUCTOR: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305 CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
NEW! BRICKCRAFT:
TABLETOP LEGO® MINECRAFT ADVENTURE
AGES 5–8
Unleash your imagination in a tabletop Minecraft-themed roleplaying adventure! Roll the dice to gather resources, craft powerful gear, and construct bases to stay safe. Go on an epic quest where creativity (and a little luck) goes a long way. Do you have what it takes to accept this challenge to defeat the Ender Dragon and restore peace in the world of Minecraft?
In a world where every brick matters, how will you survive? Roll the dice to gather resources, construct epic bases, and battle hostile mobs. Go on a thrilling quest where creative thinking and chance can change everything. Ready to join the adventure and stop the Ender Dragon from turning every biome into The End?
INSTRUCTOR: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6903.110 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 20–Jul 24 $232/$245
LEARN CODING USING LEGO® AGES 7–9
SPIKE PRIME
Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics camp 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: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6903.111 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $232/$245
EXPLORE CODING USING LEGO® AGES 10–14
SPIKE PRIME
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: Play-Well TEKnologies
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 305
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6903.112 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $232/$245
Have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO® materials.
Special Interest Camps
NEW! “SPA-TACULAR” CREATIONS
AGES 5–10
Get ready for a week of pampering and selfcare through creative hands-on activities. Using natural ingredients, make unicorn sugar scrubs, homemade soap, Kool-aid lip-gloss, moisturizing banana avocado masks, and more!
5908.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 22–Jun 26 $225/$238
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: Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com
LOCATION: Meadowbrook Gymnasium
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5900.100 M–F 9:00am–12:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $180/$193
LOCATION: Twin Peaks Multipurpose Center CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5900.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 20–Jul 24 $180/$193
BASIC WOODSHOP
AGES 7–12
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: Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com
LOCATION: Meadowbrook Gymnasium
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5900.102 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $180/$193
ITTY BITTY SMASH LAB
AGES 5–7
Everyone knows that there’s one thing kids are great at— destruction! In this camp, participants 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: Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 304
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5900.103 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $180/$193
INTRODUCTION TO MYSTERIES OF MAGIC 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.
INSTRUCTOR: Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 304
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
5900.104 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $180/$193
FISHING AGES 8–12
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.
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: Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com
LOCATION: Twin Peaks Multipurpose Center
FORT BUILDING AGES 6–13
Use creativity and problem-solving skills while working in teams to build forts to survive the environment of the day. Learn various types of knots and other building techniques to increase the odds of success in the environment challenges.
INSTRUCTOR: Arimaw Productions: info@arimaw.com
LOCATION: Community Park, Oak Hall East CLASS
5900.108 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 27–Jul 31 $180/$193
Art Camps
ARTVENTURE
ArtVenture introduces participants to art and cultures from around the world, master and contemporary artists, and a wide array of mediums from painting to sculpture to mosaic design to printing, and more! Learn about art and art history, styles and techniques, and the elements of art, and principles of design.
INSTRUCTOR: ArtVenture
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 306
NEW! ARTVENTURE: OCEAN COMMOTION AGES 4–6
Make a splash in this deep, colorful, ocean-themed camp full of undersea adventures! Learn about sharks, turtles, dolphins, jellyfish, sea stars, and seahorses while exploring painting, printmaking, watercolor, sculpture, collage, and shaving cream art.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6501.100 M–F 9:00am-12:00pm Jun 15–Jun 19 $260/$273
NEW! ARTVENTURE: WILD ARTVENTURES AGES 4–6
Take an artistic safari and explore the wild world of animals! Create, paint, collage, and make murals inspired by creatures big and small.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6501.103 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 13–Jul 17 $260/$273
NEW! ARTVENTURE: ART MASH UP AGES 4–6
Combine popular projects into one week of colorful fun. From painting and sculpting to splattering, collage, sponging, and shaving cream art, explore a wide range of techniques while creating a gallery’s worth of amazing artwork.
A fun-filled journey of color, imagination, and masterpieces in the making. Paint like Winslow Homer, sculpt, collage, splatter, and create ice cream-inspired art so realistic you’ll want to take a bite!
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6501.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $260/$273
NEW! ARTVENTURE: AGES 4–6
DRAGONS, UNICORNS, & FAIRIES
Journey into a magical land filled with mystical creatures! Read enchanting stories and bring them to life with art projects inspired by unicorns, fairies, and dragons. From sculpting and painting to wand-making, watercolor, and collage, each day brims with wonder.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6501.102 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jul 6–Jul 10 $260/$273
Get ready for the messiest, splashiest, slimiest art camp ever! Dive into hands-on projects with painting, splattering, plastering, slime-making, shaving cream art, and more.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6501.105 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Aug 3–Aug 7 $260/$273
SEW HAPPY
Use a variety of mediums to be imaginatively expressive through artwork and hands-on activities. There is something for everyone! Participants not only create masterpieces to take home, but gain a stronger sense of creativity, connection, and team building skills.
INSTRUCTOR: Sew Happy
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 302
NEW! SEW HAPPY: BEAD VIBES AGES 8–15
Learn the art of jewelry and accessory making by designing and assembling beaded creations while developing color coordination. Create dazzling jewelry, design wall art, perfect the art of keychains, and more!
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6510.100 M–F 9:00am-12:00pm Jun 8–Jun 12 $225/$238*
*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp
NEW! SEW HAPPY: STITCH & SPOOK AGES 8–15
Gather ‘round young wizards and witches! Explore creative crafting by conjuring up magical art projects, designing wands, and brewing colorful “potions”! Learn to combine imagination with hands-on building and design skills.
CLASS # DAY TIME DATES R/NR FEE
6510.101 M–F 1:00–4:00pm Jun 29–Jul 3 $225/$238*
*$25 materials fee due on the first day of camp
ART SMARTS
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: Art Smarts
LOCATION: Community Park, Willow Room 306
There are so many animals to choose from – which will you draw and paint?
Take your skills to the next level in this intermediate camp for participants who have drawing and painting experience.
ART SMARTS: AGES 5–11 DRAWING & PAINTING ART
Draw a stuffed animal (that you get to take home), flowers, landscapes, and more!
EARLY SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION DATES: April 14 at 7:30am for Poway Residents and April 15 at 7:30am for Everyone.
3 convenient ways to register for classes:
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.
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WALK-IN REGISTRATION
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
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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.
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.
CULTURAL & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
2026 Summer Camps At-A-Glance
Create a full-day camp experience with Summer Camp Lunch Hour!
Registration begins April 14 at 7:30am for Poway residents and April 15 at 7:30am for everyone.
