Southbay Camps Guide 2016

KIDS

CAMPS & S U M M E R P R O G R A M S

Southbay’s guide to the most exceptional local and overnight camps.

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K I D S C A M P S & S U M M E R P R O G R A M S Camp

Type

Gender Ages

Location

AdventurePlex AdventureCamp

Various

M/F

4 to 12

Manhattan Beach

Aquarium of the Pacific

Various

M/F

3 to 9

Long Beach

BeachSports by Body Glove

Sports

M/F

5 to 15

Manhattan Beach

Canvas & Clay Art Camp

Drawing/Painting/Clay

M/F

6 to 12

Redondo Beach

Campsurf

Beach/Sports

M/F

7 and up

Manhattan Beach

Catalina Island Camps

Overnight/Various

M/F

Grades 2–11

Catalina Island

Chadwick School

Academic/Various

M/F

4 to 14

Palos Verdes Peninsula

Champ Camp

Beach/Sports

M/F

4 to 14

Manhattan Beach

Experium Science Academy

Academic

M/F

Grades K–11

Torrance

FAB, Creative Design Studio

Creative Arts/Fashion

M/F

5 to 16

Hermosa Beach

Fit Kids Gymnastics Center

Sports

M/F

3 to 18

Redondo Beach, Torrance

Fusion Academy

Academic M/F Grades 6–12 Hermosa Beach

Hammerhead Beach Camp

Various

M/F

4 to 13

Manhattan Beach, Torrance

Junior Lifeguards

Beach

M/F

9 to 17

Various South Bay locations

Kid Zone + Mid Zone

Various

M/F

Grades K–8

Rolling Hills Estates

Manhattan Academy Summer Camp

Academic/Field Trips/Various

M/F

6 wks. to grade 5

Manhattan Beach

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory

Theatre

M/F

5 to 18

Rolling Hills Estates

Pediatric Therapy Network’s Camp Escapades

Developmental Delays/

M/F

5 to 14

Rolling Hills Estates

Sensory Concerns/Recreational

Peninsula Montessori School

Academic/Various

M/F

18 mths. to 12

Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach

Peninsula Racquet Club - Juniors

Sports

M/F

Grades K-12

Rancho Palos Verdes

Roundhouse Aquarium Summer Camp

Beach/Science M/F 4 to 10 Manhattan Beach

Rustic Pathways

Travel/Community Service

M/F

Grades 9–12

Worldwide

Sky Camp Summer Sessions

Active

M/F 5-12

Torrance

South Bay Film Academy

Creative Arts

M/F

7 to 17

Redondo Beach

South Bay School of Cooking

Cooking

M/F

8 to 14

Redondo Beach

South Coast Botanic Garden Junior Farmers Program

Education/Gardening M/F Grades K–5 Palos Verdes Peninsula Environment

Art With Jake

Arts

M/F

4 to 12

El Segundo, Manhattan Beach

Terranea Resort

Various

M/F

All ages

Rancho Palos Verdes

Wondertree Kids Wonder-Camp

Various

M/F

6 wks. to 5

El Segundo

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Field Trips

Arts

Sports

Academic

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Specialties Website Phone Arts & crafts, music appreciation, age-appropriate physical skill-building activities X X adventureplex.org 310-546-7708 and social developmental activities, such as cooperative and imaginative games Exciting animal interactions, tours, crafts, games, experiments

X X aquariumofpacific.org 562-590-3100

Surfing, beach and ocean safety, fitness, boogieboarding, ecology, X beachsports.org 310-372-2202 paddleboarding, skateboarding, volleyball, team-building beach and water games Clay sculpture, animation, manga, printmaking, pottery painting, watercolor and acrylic X canvasclay.com 310-316-9331 Ratio of 1 instructor to every 4 students, lessons on stretching, surfing, X campsurf.com 424-237-2994 rip currents, tides, surf equipment, surfing etiquette Kayaking, sailing, target sports, gardening, composting, outdoor cooking, X X X photojournalism, day trips, overnights

catalinaislandcamps.com

626-296-4040

Academic enrichment, swimming, art, strategies, computer lab, field sports, music, photography, dance, painting, drama, singing, writing and physical fitness

chadwickschool.org/summer

310-377-1543

X X X

Sand soccer, water play, capture the flag, relay races, yoga, dance, skimboarding, X X champcampkids.com 310-283-4509 boogieboarding, face painting, arts & crafts, dodgeball, team-building games Hands-on experiments, biology, chemistry, physics and engineering

X experiumscienceacademy.com 310-543-3100

Create one-of-a-kind designs, learn to sew, gain textile and fabric X knowledge, model designs during a FAB fashion show

fabcreativedesign.com

310-993-2528

Gymnastics and tumbling in a unique environment with fun-loving teachers X fitkidsgym.com 310-297-9550 One-to-one academic offerings including sign language, theatre, writing, French, German, history, health education, math, music, physical education, science, visual arts, yoga and more

X X X

fusionacademy.com

310-376-5139

Games, arts, crafts, contests, sports, body surfing, boogieboarding and skimboarding X X hammerheadbeachcamp.com 310-676-7503 Swimming, surfing, first aid, lifesaving, rescue techniques, CPR X watchthewater.org 310-939-7214 Art, performing arts, science, sports, cooking and field trips (6th–8th grade)

X X X X

rhumc.org

310-377-7302

All day camp, field trips, swimming, sharpening of math, writing and reading skills

X X X X

manhattanacademy.com

310-374-1804

norriscenter.com/education

310-544-0403 ext. 303

Three fun-filled Camp Curtain Call sessions for beginning musical theatre X performers; advanced dance, acting and vocal workshops; two fully-staged musical productions

Social skills, sensory experiences, incorporating occupational, physical X X pediatrictherapynetwork.org 310-328-0276 and/or speech therapy into fun-filled camp activities Cooking, drama, music, woodwork, science, sports, technology and art

X X X

peninsulamontessori.com

310-544-3099

Tennis camps X

peninsularacquetclub.com/junior-programs

310-541-2523

Digging for sand crabs, playing in the waves, dissecting squid, learning about sharks, water fights, fishing, crafts, experiments, beach games

X X X

roundhouseaquarium.org

310-379-8117

Community service, adventure, language immersion and life skills in 120+ countries

X X X X

rusticpathways.com

800-321-4353

Jump time, games, lunch, snacks and activities X www.skyzone.com/torrance 310-323-4500 Acting, screenwriting, filmmaking, cinematography X

southbayfilmacademy.com

Kid-friendly hands-on cooking classes allowing children to learn new skills, X try new foods, take part in team-building, share mealtimes

southbayschoolofcooking.com 310-350-3772

Hands-on program offers 3 interactive days of soil, seeds and senses, exploring the X X southcoastbotanicgarden.org fragrant and interesting world of herb gardening Concepts in art, composition, color usage, fine art approach X

866-496-5917

310-544-1948

jaketedesco.wix.com/tedescoart 310-897-6613

Fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, gold academy, surfing, whale-watching, biking, X X terranea.com 310-265-2851 photography, horseback riding, painting Music and movement, messy art, summer prep for preschool, music fundamentals X X wondertreekids.com 310-535-0001 and family classes

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KIDS CAMPS & SUMMER PROGRAMS

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Two 4-week sessions: June 20 – July 15 July 18 – August 12 • • • • • •

Montessori Curriculum Art Projects Water Play Cooking & Food Prep Science Exploration Music & Movement

SUMMER PENINSULA MONTESSORI 2016

Half-Day and Full-Day Program s Available Qualified Montessori-trained faculty * Extended day care Redondo Beach Campus Ages 18 months – 5 years 907 Knob Hill Redondo Beach (310) 540- 9742

Palos Verdes Campus Ages 18 months – 12 years 31100 Hawthorne Blvd.

Ranchos Palos Verdes (310) 544-3099

For more information and registration form, go to www.PeninsulaMontessori.com

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