Summer Camp Guide 2014

949 Volleyball

activities in science, geography, cooking and music. Develop well-rounded children as they watch the lifecycle of butterflies and ladybugs, garden and observe root systems form and take part in our remarkable Brain Building Lego Camp. 24292 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.443.1193, www.broderickmontessori.com.

949 Volleyball club offers 12 summer camps for boys and girls ages 8-18. Players are introduced to the fundamentals of the sport as well as high-level techniques. Camp is held in our own state-of-the-art facility in San Juan Capistrano, just off of Interstate 5. Each session is $165 for four days of training. Camp ends with a tournament for prizes, where players can implement what they have learned. For more information, see www.949vb.com or contact justin@949vb.com. Space is limited, so sign up today.

Camp Broadway Bound The No. 1 musical theater camp in south Orange County. With a new themed musical show every week, we combine acting skill- and self-esteembuilding games, crafts, music, dance and fun. Camp meets in July and August, Mon–Fri from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with a big camp show every Friday night. Join us for one or two weeks or the entire summer. No experience necessary. Last summer we sold out before school let out, so reserve your spot today. Locations in San Clemente and Mission Viejo.

949.388.3846, www.broadwayboundoc.com.

Acting Academy for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camps serving ages 4-13. Campers are guided through a full theater immersion experience via four daily classes—music, art, acting and dance. The culminating event will be a Friday performance on the main stage at Camino Real Playhouse and the Cabrillo Playhouse. Children can participate for one week, the entire summer or anywhere in between. It’s time to watch your star shine. Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, Cabrillo Playhouse, 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente, 714.747.4915, www.actingacademyforkids.com.

AquaZot Swim Club The AquaZot Swim Club summer session is designed as a fun and structured program to develop swimming skills for 5- to 12-year-olds who are already water safe. Our experienced instructors employ the most recent aquatics methods to progress each student from basic to advanced stroke ability in all four competitive strokes. Mini swim meets will be held every two weeks as a fun way to judge each student’s progress.

714.470.3763, www.aquazot.org.

The Arts Project OC San Clemente’s one-stop shop for all things art! We offer classes in acting, voice, music and studio art for creative kid ages 3 and up. Your aspiring

Capo Beach Christian School Summer Quest

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musician can make music at The Sound Studio. The Art Studio explores mediums such as painting, drawing and mixed media. In the Black Box Studio, become a triple threat in singing, acting and dancing. For more information, including fees, schedules and registration, log on to www.theartsprojectoc.com or call 949.276.ARTS (2787).

Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley The Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley offers summer day camp programs at three different South Orange County locations, including San Juan Capistrano, Aliso Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita. Day Camp runs from June 30- Aug. 29. Day Camp is offered Monday through Friday. Members participate in fun hands-on activities and field trips. Members’ age ranges, cost and hours vary by location. For more information, call 949.240.7898 ext. *28.

Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area The Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area’s PLAY GREAT Summer offers more than 25 summer programs including athletics, arts and crafts, computers, games, field trips and special events at a low cost of $30 annually, or free to our members (small additional fee for field trips). The club is located at 1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente. Summer program runs June 20–Sept. 6. Hours are Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. 949.492.0376, www.begreatsanclemente.org.

Broderick Montessori Broderick Montessori School is excited to announce a wonderful summer program for preschool, kindergarten and elementary children from June 30-Aug. 15. Give your child the Montessori academic edge while they explore

Summer Quest is a faithbased day-camp run by certified teachers with loving hearts. Each day brings hours of creative play, new friendships, character building and exciting adventures. With weekly beach days, pool days, park days and field trips to fun places like Knott’s Berry Farm, Legoland, county fairs and water parks.

You will never hear those dreaded words, “I’m bored.” The small teacher-to-child ratio ensures safety and quality care. Located in Capistrano Beach. 949.496.3513, www.capobeachchristianschool.org.

City of Laguna Niguel Be a Squirrel or Coyote in the Laguna Niguel’s Parks and Recreation summer day camp programs!

Campers explore Crown Valley Community Park and partake in activities such as handball, nature hikes, daily swimming, group games on pristine soccer fields, arts and crafts, construction toys, table games, camp songs, karaoke, Wii games and science exploration activities. Squirrels have weekly themed visitors, while Coyotes travel to the beach on Tuesdays and an amusement park on Thursdays. Register online at www.cityoflagunaniguel.org/recreation.

DanMan’s Music School Not your father’s band.

DanMan’s five-day intensive workshops let campers create and name their own rock bands and put on a real show for family and friends.

Instructions on guitar, piano, drums, bass and vocals are provided by inspiring professional music teachers. Exercises include creating set lists, making band posters and rehearsing for the big gig. Cost is $225 per camp. Bring in DanMan’s ad from this issue before June 30 and receive $25 off. The jamming begins July 7.

24699 Del Prado, Dana Point.

949.496.6556, www.danmans.com.

Dana West Yacht Club Sailing Camp DWYC is again offering their popular Sailing Camp to community kids ages 8 to 18. The camp is three two-week sessions that can be enrolled in separately,

consecutively, or in combination. The dates of the sessions are June 30 – July 11, July 14 – July 25 and July 28 – Aug. 8. The camp now includes larger boats for older kids. Check out our junior video at www.dwyc.org. Dana West Yacht Club, 24601 Dana Drive, Dana Point.

Endless Summer Surf Camp Celebrating its 22th anniversary, Endless Summer is the longest running surf camp in Orange County and caters to first-timers wanting to learn the basics of surfing and ocean safety as well as experienced surfers looking to improve their skills. Offering a new camp every Monday from June through September, the fun in the sun continues for 15 weeks

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at San Onofre State Beach. Day camps for kids 10 and older run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. These camps are priced at $495 and include equipment, lessons, lunch, snacks, drinks and a T-shirt. Weeklong overnight camps are $895 and include accommodations, surf equipment, surf lessons, all meals, snacks,

drinks and a camp T-shirt. Also popular are our Surf & Turf surfing and golf camps, provided in cooperation with Talega Golf Course. Private lessons, group lessons and adult camps are also available. Sign up early. Camps sell out every summer!

Call 949.498.7862 to register. www.endlesssummersurfcamp.com

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Etnies Skatepark Etnies Skatepark offers the most dynamic weekly summer skateboarding camps in Orange County. Photography and videography camps are also available.

Campers each receive a camp shirt and have the opportunity to create their own skateboard deck. During break time, campers have full access to our video game lounge to keep each day exciting and fun-filled. Etnies Skatepark covers 62,000 square feet, making it the largest free public skatepark in America. For more information, call 949.916.5870 or visit www.etniesskatepark.com.

Fashion Camp Create.

Design. Sew. Fashion Camp is a creative learning space teaching the principles behind fashion design. We cover sketching, creating, designing and sewing. Our summer camps are geared toward beginners and perfect for those who have some experience too. Design Camps, Sewing Camps, Advanced Camps, Teen Camps and more. Ages 7-17. Half-day, full-day and weekend camps are offered. Early and late pickups are available too. 555 The Shops At Mission Viejo Road, Ste. 604A, Mission Viejo, 949.364.1856, www.createdesignsew.com.

Bold Girlz Fashionista Fun Camp Bold Girlz is the ultimate party place for girls, offering fashion-themed parties and weekly summer fashion camps for fun selfesteem building. Girls will learn runway modeling, decorate T-shirts, enjoy spa day, hair and makeup, glamour shots and more. The last day of camp features a runway fashion show for family and friends. Girl Scout community service workshops, Happy Girlz Finishing School and walk-in Mini-Glam services are also available. Located at the Kaleidoscope, 27741 Crown Valley Parkway in Mission Viejo. For more info, call 949.348.1300 or see www.boldgirlz.com.

Julie Foudy Soccer Camp The Julie Foudy Soccer Camp returns to Mission Viejo, July 15-18, for our 19th year! Our unique full-day camp is highlighted by U.S. National Team exercises, team building and leadership development from some of the most successful women soccer players and coaches in the game. New this summer, we’re excited to offer our College Prep program! Also, for the little ones, the Julie Foudy Happy Feet Program offers half-day fun for boys and girls ages 3-7. www.juliefoudysoccercamps.com.

Mathnasium Mathnasium can help you ramp up math skills this summer to set up for success in the coming school year. Our summer programs are designed to prevent summer learning loss and help students prepare for what lies ahead. All of our memberships offer a customized program with flexible scheduling—pick days and times that suit your schedule! In addition, four weekly Game Hours are available during the summer to both members and non-members.

888.962.6284, www.mathnasium.com.

Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano is pleased to offer summer programs the entire family can enjoy, including weekly activities and summer camps. The weekly craft activities, for ages 6-12, will run from July 7 – Aug. 22. The summer camps include Ceramic Clay Camp, July 7-18 and July 21 – Aug. 1, and the popular Adventure Sleepover Night at the Mission, July 11-12. For more information on all the summer fun, call 949.234.1315 or see www.missionsjc.com.

OC Junior Guards OC Junior Guards is staffed and operated

by OC Lifeguards. Junior guard instructors are certified lifeguards who teach students critical ocean safety fundamentals through hands-on experience in a variety of life-

saving and waterman/woman activities. Get safe for summer. Ages 8-15. Location: Strand Beach, Dana Point. Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Session 1: June 30–July 11 ($335); Session 2: July 14–Aug. 1 ($435); Session 3: Aug. 4– Aug. 22 ($435). Sign up at 949.443.0773, www.ocjuniorguards.com.

Ocean Institute Let your child explore the mysteries of the ocean world through our unique, hands-on marine science and maritime history summer camps. Campers can study marine wildlife in our labs, take a cruise aboard our research vessel Sea Explorer, or even step back in time to the life of a tallship sailor of the 1800s.

Camps are suitable for children and teens 5 to 17 years old and include weeklong day camps and overnight adventures. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org.

Our Lady of Fatima Falcon Summer Camp Falcon Fun Summer Camp in San Clemente is open to all children entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Camp hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m., July 7 – Aug. 22. Campers will experience positive reinforcement from caring adults, the sharing of adventures with a group of friends and the chance to participate in fun-filled summer activities. Daily activities include blocks of time for themed science, crafts, games, technology, light academics, weekly beach days and field trips to places such as Disneyland and the Aquarium of the Pacific, plus special guest Fridays. For more information, see www.olfschool.net and click on Summer Camps tab or call 949.492.7320.

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Princess Dance Camps & More San Clemente Dance Performing Arts Center is celebrating our 20th anniversary with fun and exciting summer camps and workshops! We offer a wide range of options for all ages from 3 to adult, for beginning to advanced dancers. Eight-week summer session and weeklong dance camps with themes like “Frozen” and “Tangled” will be offered. Try a Dance Camp featuring all styles.

Intensive Workshops are also available for serious dancers with California’s top teachers!

For more information, call 949.498.7571 or see www.sanclementedance.com.

The Shea Center Equestrian Camp

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The Shea Center’s integrated day camp for kids with and without special needs is a five-day introduction

to horseback riding, learning to appreciate and care for horses, and meeting and interacting with other kids. It is a comfortable, fun learning experience, taught by equestrian professionals who work with kids nearly every day. It is said, “No one knows and loves kids and horses more than The Shea Center equestrian staff.”

Space is limited. For more information call 949.240.8441, ext. 123.

SLAM Sports Just like last summer, Slam Sports carries an abundance of Junior Lifeguard suits and boardshorts, as well as the mandatory “Duckfeet” fins. This year, they have continued the “Duck Swap” exchange program which allows parents to swap out last year’s fins for credit toward fins to fit growing feet. Owners Dan and Dagmar are continually coming up with creative ways to help the environment as well as save people money—definitely a refreshing business approach. Thanks Slam! 69 Via Pico Plaza, 949.429.7948.

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The Speech, Language & Learning Center and The Johnson Academy The Speech, Language & Learning Center and The Johnson Academy use research-based programs and one-on-one therapy to encourage academic success.

Students will focus on strengthening the foundation for success in the areas of spelling, reading, math, language, comprehension, memory and critical thinking. Our summer program runs from June 16 through Aug. 22. Call us at 949.487.5251 to schedule your individual therapy, (recent evaluation required within the last six months). www.speechlanguageandlearningcenter.net

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St. Anne School The Summer Knights Day Camp at St. Anne School is the ideal combination of fun and education for preschool through eighth grade, with convenience and flexibility for parents. Camp days are filled with a balance of light academics, arts and crafts, water play, weekly themes, special guests, cooking and field trips. The nine-week camp starts June 16 with full-day, halfday and extended hours options. Join for one week or all nine! 32451 Bear Brand Road, Laguna Niguel, 949.276.6711 or www.st-anne.org.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School Open to all students, camps for preschool through grade 12.

Create, build, fabricate, invent, explore in STEM, arts and outdoor camps at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School this summer. St. Margaret’s Summer Exploration is a world of hands-on, mindblowing and fun opportunities for students of all ages. Exclusive partnerships with i2 Camp and the UCI School of Engineering. For more information, visit www.smes.org/summer. 31641 La Novia, San Juan Capistrano, 949.661.0108, www.smes.org.

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Summer Soul Surf Camp Volcom presents the Summer Soul Surf Camp, located in San Clemente at San Onofre Surf Beach. Weeklong day and overnight camp programs for boys and girls ages 9–16. CPR and first aid certified instructors are experienced surfers committed to being role models both in and out of the water. Spend your summer surfing during morning and afternoon sessions. Learn to play the ukulele and eat s’mores by the campfire with friends. 800.522.1352, www.summersoulsurfcamp.com.

Tstreet Volleyball Club Tstreet Volleyball Club trains over 350 athletes between the ages of 9 and 18 and is recognized as one of the top clubs in the country. Conveniently located in the Spectrum district of Irvine, Tstreet offers a full range of position-specific general skills and clinics throughout the summer. All participants, whether beginning or advanced, are placed in a serious learning environment. Experienced coaches, following in the footsteps of founder Olympic gold medalist Troy Tanner, teach proper volleyball mechanics in competitive fun drills. 949.305.8083, www.tstreetvolleyball.com.

Westwind Sailing

Westwind Sailing has been providing boating education in an atmosphere that’s safe, fun and encourages personal success since 1987. Summer fun at Westwind includes sailing classes, paddling classes and day camps for all ages and skill levels. Programs are sanctioned by US Sailing and Community Sailing, and are US Sailing, USCG, ASI, ACA, CPR and first aid certified. Camps and classes meet at OC Sailing & Events Center, 34451 Ensenada Place, Dana Point Harbor, 949.492.3035, www.westwindsailing.com.

YMCA Summer Camps Reach high, play hard.

Summer Camp at the YMCA is a fun, actionpacked adventure filled with sports and outdoor activities, field trips and specialty clubs! We offer licensed full- or part-time programs, weekly/ monthly rates, inclusion support for special needs, character development, service learning projects and clubs such as cooking, art, sports and more.

Camp runs June 30 through Aug. 29, 6:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Find out more at www.ymcaoc.org/sdc.