ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS

Acting Academy for Kids’ Performing Arts

Camp offers two family-friendly South OC locations this year — Z Playhouse in Mission Viejo and Lyceum Village in Irvine/Tustin. Daily classes in music, acting, and dance immerse kids, ages 5 to 14, in an authentic performing arts experience. The week-long camps are each guided by professional educators and culminate in a student-centered production with sets, costumes, and lights. Ten distinct week-long programs run from June 5 to August 11. The “core camp” rate is $349 per week with multi-camp and sibling discounts. Go to ActingAcademyForKids.com for details and production schedules. (see p. 8)

Brain Builders

Brain Builders puts the “STEAM” in education — science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Weekly summer camps start in June and children, ages 5 to 16, will learn concepts such as energy, thermodynamics, gravity, coding, and more in camps such as Engineering with LEGO, Robotics, Wood Shop, Video Game Design and 3d Printing! Themed camps are structured, goal-oriented and are either a half or a full day. Sign up for an in-person camp at the Laguna Niguel or Tustin location. Get fee information and registration details at BrainBuildersEd.org and put on your thinking cap. Use promo code "DISH" to receive 5% off any camp. (see p. 17)

Camp James

Located near the scenic Back Bay at Newport Dunes in Newport Beach, Camp James has been an Orange County Tradition for 35 years and was awarded “Best Day Camp” for 2016 by Parenting OC Magazine. Ages 4 to 17 will enjoy adventures and make happy memories through a variety of activities: archery, stand-up-paddleboards, STEM, watersports, drama, a climbing wall, an inflatable water park, mini-golf, laser-tag, dance, karate, fishing, crafts and more. Children love Camp James’ caring, awardwinning staff, theme weeks, and crazy special events. Parents love the flexible scheduling, outstanding reputation, extended hours, and the ACA Accreditation. Go to CampJames.com to learn more.

Capistrano Dance

Celebrating 20 years in business, Capistrano Dance has had the privilege of serving the community of San Juan Capistrano since 2004. The highly skilled instructors love to teach and the studio is committed to developing courage, passion and joy for dance in all students. Keep your children active this summer in one of the many summer dance camps. Pop and Lock in the Encanto or Trolls-themed hip-hop camp. For younger dancers, between the ages of 3 and 5, choose between Moana, Barbi Fairytopia or Disney princess-themed dance camps. If your dancer wants to take it to the next level, Capistrano Dance also offers technique training for its award-winning competition teams. For more information, visit CapistranoDance.com or call 949.429.2662. (see p. 13)

The Center Stage Studio

Recently winning the Freddie G/Playbill.com “Excellence in Musical Theater” as well as Access Broadway’s “Best Performing Arts School," The Center Stage Studio (CSS) is a triple threat studio. CSS provides instruction in musical theater productions, dance, acting and voice. CSS's nationally ranked musical theater and dance teams tour the country performing at philanthropic events, festivals and national competitions. Team auditions take place every June and July. Several students have gone on to Broadway (Amaya Braganza in The King and I) and have been featured on American Idol and in film and television. CSS offers weekly musical theater summer camps, dance intensives and triple threat opportunities. Join the fun at Center Stage Studio. To register for upcoming camps and classes, visit TheCenterStageStudio.com or call 949.305.9758. (see p. 21)

Comprehensive College Prep

CCPrep has been the local go-to location for SAT/ACT/AP Exam prep for over a decade. With its fun and friendly atmosphere, CCPrep has helped thousands of high school students prepare for their exams without the stress and pain most students associate with the process. CCPrep’s inperson SAT and ACT courses have options during both the school year and the summer, and provide an efficient, effective, and economical approach to test prep. Don’t forget about the successful AP Exam Reviews that boast an over 94% pass rate (compared to the national average of 59%). Course schedules can be found at CCPrep.org or you can call the office at 949.305.6655 to learn more about schedules and offerings. (see p. 20)

DANMAN'S DANA POINT MUSIC

Celebrating 24 years, Danman's Dana Point Music offers 3 weeks of kid’s summer music camps starting June 12, including two weeks of Rock Camp and one week of Vocal Camp. Campers learn the process of creating a band, preparing a setlist, and delivering a live show, all within a Monday through Friday camp. In addition to making new friends, campers create a band poster, complete a band photoshoot, and rehearse for the live performance. Participants perform a live set on stage for family and friends at StillWater, at the end of camp on Friday. Instruction on guitar, piano, drums, bass, and vocals is provided by talented and inspiring professional music teachers. Bring in this ad or register before May 1 to receive $25 off. Camps are $325 per week and include snacks and drinks. Check out Danmans.com or call 949.496.6556 for more information. (see p. 19)

Heat Culinary

Register your kid for a week-long HEAT Culinary Camp focused on world cuisine! During this week of cooking, kids will have fun, learn new skills, and bring home great recipes that will impress family and friends. They will gain basic cooking techniques from roasting and grilling to baking and desserts, all with interesting flavors from around the world. Each day will be full of delicious food and hands-on cooking as they make new friends in the HEAT kitchen. Children ages 8 to 12 are welcome. Camp runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A parent permission slip is required. Go to HeatCulinary.com/cooking-classes-laguna-niguel to register. (see p. 16)

Jserra High School Sports Camps

JSerra Catholic High School is offering youth camps for a variety of sports programs this summer. Camps begin the week of June 12 and run through August 4. These camps are run by JSerra head coaches and staff, and are a valuable opportunity for young athletes to be introduced to and improve the skills needed to excel at the various sports offered at JSerra Catholic High School. Camps take place on the school’s campus, which offers some of the finest facilities in the county. For more information, please visit JSerraathletics.org/information/camps or email athletics@jserra.org. (see p. 11)

KG Beach Camps

KG Beach Camps has been a part of the Dana Point Harbor since 1987. Children, ages 4 to 13, enjoy a variety of activities offered from three different camps based out of Baby Beach, near the Ocean Institute. Age-appropriate camps range from the Mini Minnows (ages 4 to 6) to Beach Safari (ages 6 to 9), and H2O Adventures (ages 9 to 13). Campers participate in activities such as trips to the local tidepools, crab hunting, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, rowing, whale watching on Dolphin Dave's Catamaran Safari, beach games, crafts and so much more. Camps fill up fast, so book early. Camps run from June 12 through August 4. Call 949.842.5211 or email SummerBeachCamps@gmail.com for more information. (see p. 15)

LAGUNA NIGUEL PARKS & RECREATION

Registration is now open for the City of Laguna Niguel’s Summer Camps. Campers, ages 3.5 through 5, can participate in a half-day camp filled with fun and engaging crafts, games, circle time, and outside exploration at the Little Monarchs camp. Campers, ages 6 through 9, are welcome to join weekly camps which include four days of on-site fun and one off-site excursion at the Crown Valley Knights summer camp. This camp includes swimming at the Laguna Niguel Aquatic Center, special guest presentations, crafts, and group games. Crown Valley Royals is for campers ages 10 through 12 and features three days of on-site fun, one off-site excursion, and Friday excursions on the Laguna Niguel Trolley. For more information, please visit CityofLagunaNiguel.org or call 949.425.5100. (see p. 18)

Los Rios Rock School

Beginner/Intermediate and Advanced Rock Camps are available at Los Rios Rock School in San Juan Capistrano! Pick from 6 fun, full-week camps for ages 6 to 17, offering hands-on, live music training and playing with the best instructors and facility in Orange County. Parents, friends and family are invited to see campers live in concert on a professional stage on the last day of camp. Camp tuition is $399 for new students. When enrolling, be sure to ask about the “multiple camper” discount. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. To enroll, please visit LosRiosRockSchool.com/SummerCamps. For details, call 949.456.1081 x700 or email Schedule@LosRiosRockSchool.com. (see p. 17)

Mathnasium

Mathnasium provides students with a customized learning plan and the personalized instruction they need to build their confidence and transform their math skills. Expert instructors don’t just teach students to memorize or calculate, but to truly understand the way math works. This is why Mathnasium students make huge strides in the classroom and become more motivated and self-assured overall. Mathnasium is North America’s leading math-only supplemental education franchise. Since 2002, the Mathnasium Method™ — the result of decades of hands-on instruction and development — has been transforming the lives of children in grades K-12, helping them understand, master and love math. For more information, visit Mathnasium.com. (see p. 21)

A summer full of possibilities!

Our camps are packed with awesome, hands-on experiences that allow your child to discover new skills and talents while having fun and making new friends!

Campers can enjoy sports and games, exciting STEM projects, arts, crafts, music, dance, drama and more. Just wait until you see what they’re capable of! Spaces are filling up, so enroll today!