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A more ‘normal’ camp season in 2022 By Amy Bentley amybentley1@me.com

amp operators in Orange County — and nationwide — are feeling more optimistic this spring that they will be able to offer children a more “normal” camp experience this summer following two years of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “From what we are seeing there is incredible demand. We’re seeing off-the-charts enrollment for camps in summer 2022,” said Tom Rosenberg, president and CEO of the American Camp Association, a nationwide organization that conducts research on camps and is the only independent national accrediting body for camps. “Camps are trying to scale up as much as they can. So many kids want to go to camp.” After the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020 declared COVID-19 — the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus — a pandemic, camps nationwide were hit by a shock wave. Only 18 to 20 percent of the nation’s overnight camps were able to operate that summer and just 60 percent of day camps were open, Rosenberg said. Some states did not allow overnight camps to operate that summer at all, and neither did most counties in California, he said. As a result, many children stayed home and missed out. Public health authorities knew more about the virus by summer 2021. Testing was available and camps were better prepared. All 50 states allowed overnight and day camps to operate, and most did operate to some degree, many with limitations. Camps used a range of mitigation strategies to keep the virus at bay, including more deep cleaning, placing campers in small groups or “cohorts,” virus testing or pre-screening, and using masking and physical distancing, Rosenberg said. When

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American Ninja Warrior Coach Brennan Kane is fast on his feet while playing dodge ball with campers this past summer. done consistently, he said, these efforts made camps safe and campers were once again able to enjoy a positive in-person camp experience. Heading in to summer 2022, the demand for summer camp is back, vaccines are available, and camps are ready to welcome campers. “This should be a great summer for our kids to recover wellbeing,” Rosenberg said, adding that attending camp will help families combat “COVID fatigue.” Even if campers must

wear masks, Rosenberg said, they will “have a blast.” This summer also offers a great opportunity for teens and young adults to work at a camp and achieve a sense of normalcy they need too, he said. Overall, with testing widely available and vaccines now in the mix, summer camp should feel pretty normal, said Rosenberg. Local camp owners think so too, including Kim Esmond, owner of OC Dance Productions, a company that brings a variety of

dance programs and camps to cities across Orange County. Esmond noted that this the first summer during the pandemic where children cAN be vaccinated, which gives parents more confidence that their kids will be OK. “That piece of it is really going to help.” Esmond also pointed out that children have been attending school in-person throughout this school year, in close proximity to other kids, so many parents feel there is little difference between sending their child to school in person and sending their child to a dance camp. “In summer there are less viruses around too,” she added. Camp companies and vendors will probably have some reNORMAL » PAGE 18

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AT LEFT: Laylani Odocha cuts out a paper mermaid during art camp at Palette Station in Santa Ana. JEFF GRITCHEN — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

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academic + stem camps ADVENTURES IN STEM SCIENCE CAMP

• One-week sessions start June 13 • 4947 Alton Parkway, Irvine • 310-443-7607 • planetbravo.com PlanetBravo brings fun, engaging technology instruction that boosts kids’ confidence and gives them multimedia skills with their friends. Kids learn to code, make movies, build robots, modding minecraft and more.

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• Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade • Dates: TBA • 3996 Barranca Parkway, No. 110, Irvine 949-551-1777 • 2A Liberty Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo 949864-6592 • russianschool.com Two intensive six-week summer math enrichment programs are offered — a traditional course will prepare your child for the year ahead, while reinforcing the work done over the year, and the competitors program serves those students interested in advanced mathematical topics.

• Ages: Junior Adventure Camp 6-10; Adventure Camp 11-17 • Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 • The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange • 714-923-3191 • outdooreducationcenter.org Activities include nature hikes, mining, sustainability, astronomy, zip lining, archery, swimming, and arts and crafts.

RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS

• Ages: 6-14 • Weeklong camps: June 13-Aug. 5 •coderevkids.com/tech-camps Weeklong summer tech camps for budding programmers, future video game designers, app developers, robotics engineers, 3D modelers and animators and just plain technology fans. Both in-person and online options are available.

FAIRMONT SUMMER PROGRAM

• Ages: 2-18 • Dates: June 6-Aug. 5 • 5310 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills; 1575 W. Marble St., Anaheim; 12421 Newport Ave., North Tustin; 2200 W. Sequoia Ave., Anaheim • Summer department 714-234-2757 or the general school 714-765-6300 • fairmontsummerprograms.com Choose from weekly summer camps that combine academic and enrichment activities, or a six-week academic program that offers individualized attention in reading, writing and mathematics. Additionally, there will be enrichment workshops that cover a variety of themes such as art, fashion, science and sports. Or spend the summer in college prep courses.

FUSION ACADEMY

• Ages: Kindergarten to college • Summer school dates and times are flexible; best to just call Fusion directly • 7711 Center Ave., Suite 120, Huntington Beach; 657-200-2300 • 23456 Madero, Suite 140, Mission Viejo; 949-716-7384 • fusionacademy.com These programs allow students to catch up or get ahead in academic classes while also providing unique elective choices such

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Instructors Phill Allen, above left, Weston Bales, Brennan Edmondson and David Wu perform a song during an arts show at Fusion Academy in Mission Viejo. Students, below, learn to code, make movies and build robots at PlanetBravo’s technotainment camp in Irvine. COURTESY OF PLANETBRAVO as art, music or yoga. Tutoring is personalized for each student’s schedule. Off-site options are available.

ID TECH CAMPS

• Ages: 7-17 • June 13-24, June 27-Aug. 8, July 1122, July 25-Aug. 5, Aug. 8-19 • 888-709-8324 • idtech.com This program offers more than 40 STEM courses in programming, video game design, robotics, web design, 3D printing, filmmaking and more. Day and overnight camp options available. Course options vary by week offered and location. In-person camp held on UC Irvine campus. Off-site options are available.

IPSF SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY

• Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade • K-8 Session A: June 13-July 1; K-8 Ses-

sion B: July 11-29 • Beacon Park School, 200 Cultivate, Irvine; Cadence Park School, 750 Benchmark; Brywood Elementary School, 1 Westwood, Irvine; Cypress Village Elementary School, 355 Rush Lily, Irvine; Eastwood Elementary School, 99 Meander, Irvine; Oak Creek Elementary, 1 Dovecreek, Irvine • 949-263-8340 • ipsf.net/summer More than 400 enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students in art, music, science, math, reading and writing, languages, sports, drama, and STEM. High school academic camps develop skills students need for high school and college. Held throughout the Irvine Unified School District. Off-site options are available.

PLANETBRAVO TECHNOTAINMENT CAMP

• Ages: Second to ninth grade

ST. CATHERINE’S ACADEMY

• Summer Enrichment Program for boys entering third to eighth grade • Dates: TBA • 215 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim • 714-772-1363 • stcatherinesacademy.org Summer Enrichment Program offers math and language arts classes in the morning, followed by sports, recreational activities, military activities and off-campus outings for the rest of the day.

SUMMER AT SAGE

• Ages: 5- 14 (Program dependent) • 20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast • Week 1: July 5-8 (camp will not meet on July 4); Week 2: July 11-15; Week 3: July 18-22 • 949-219-0100 • sagehillschool.org Students from the area can immerse themselves in credit or noncredit classes, workshops, and academics, arts and athletics camps. ACADEMIC » PAGE 5

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academic + stem camps TUSTIN SUMMER ACADEMY

SUMMER KNIGHTS DAY CAMP

• Ages: Preschool to eighth grade • 32451 Bear Brand Road, Laguna Niguel • Dates: June 13-July 29 • 949-276-6700 • st-anne.org Camp at St. Anne School will include a balance of light academics, arts and crafts, recreation, sports and field trips.

Jocelyn, left, and her big sister mentor, Erika Gates, reach the top of a climbing wall at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center in Orange. The center will be opening up this summer for camp.

SYLVAN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

• Ages: Different camps serve students in grades 1-9 • Various times throughout the summer; best to contact local representatives • Locations in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo • sylvanlearning.com/camps/stem The Sylvan EDGE summer camps teach kids STEM skills, early reading, robotics, coding, engineering, pre-algebra and writing. Off-site options are available.

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• Ages: Fifth through 12th grade • Dates: TBA • 1 Tiger Woods Way, Anaheim

• 714-765-8000 • tgrfoundation.org Summer classes for students interested in an interactive, career-focused experience.

• Ages: Kindergarten-eighth grade • June 6-30 • Orchard Hills School 11555 Culver Drive, Irvine • 714-832-6299 • tpsf.net/summer Enrichment program designed, written and taught by credentialed Tustin Unified teachers. Classes are meant to expand knowledge and nurture creativity and curiosity. Off-site options are available.

URBAN WORKSHOP STEM CAMP

• Ages: 10-16 • April 25-Aug. 26 • 365-A Clinton St., Costa Mesa • 949-296-2153 • urbanworkshop.net/summercamp Kids learn about CAD and 3D printing, laser etching, silk screening, metal shop, welding and electronics. All levels of skill welcome.

LION ENGAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

offers a unique, hands-on learning experience for 7th and 8th graders. Join us fo or a week of fun this summer and explore your passions wh hile preparing for high school life! ACADEMIC SESSIONS Business & Law / Science / Art TV Broadcasting / ASL / Spanish Guitar / Campus Ministry ACTIVITY SESSIONS Basketball Vollleyb balll Soccer Track

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arts camps • 714-556-2122, ext. 4104, or Community@SCFTA.org • scfta.org Students will be coached in musical theater performance by professional artists and educators. Campers will build a foundation in music, acting and dance and be introduced to backstage and technical elements of theater.

ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS

• Ages: 4-13 • June 7-Aug. 13 • 24196 Alicia Parkway, Mission Viejo; 14281 Chambers Road, Tustin; 202 Avenida Cabrillo, San Clemente • 949-427-0072 • actingacademyforkids.com Campers are guided through the production of a popular musical from start to finish. Students take daily classes in music, acting, directing and dance. The weekly program culminates in a Friday showcase. Both virtual and in-person camp options are available.

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• Ages: Grades 1-9 • July 5-15; July 18-29 • Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach • 714-536-2514, ext. 51454 • hbas.edu Students will participate in art, music, dance and acting. Separate camps are offered by grade level. Each camp ends with a showcase performance and a mini art show.

ARTS & LEARNING CONSERVATORY SUMMER CAMPS

• Ages: Kindergarten-12th grade • Weekly starting June 20-Aug. 5 • 151 Kalmus Drive, G3, Costa Mesa • 714-728-7100 • artsandlearning.org Performing arts camps offer instruction in theater, voice, stage tech, instrumental music and dance. Older teens will rehearse “West Side Story” while younger students can play roles in “Annie.” There also are camps devoted to band, strings, musical theater revues and camps devoted to “Encanto” and “Hamilton.” Each week of camp culminates in a performance

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The Chapman Summer Choral Music Camp in Orange, above, is open to high school students. A camper makes a paper mermaid during art camp at Palette Station in Santa Ana, below. JEFF GRITCHEN — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER • theartstudio.us All Art Studio camp classes are taught by professional, working artists who also have a mission to teach their art forms. Camps are tailored to the individual from beginning to advanced. Mediums offered this year are oil painting, drawing, sculpting and custom skateboard designing.

CHAPMAN SUMMER CHORAL MUSIC CAMP

• Ages: High school students • June 20-24 • One University Drive, Orange • 714-997-6871 • chapman.edu ART STUDIO ART CAMP Experience college-level singing in daily vocal classes and small ensemble practice • Ages: 7-17 directed by Keith Hancock, the Grammy • Dates: Dates beginning on June 13 Music Educator of the Year for 2017. The • 6450 Westminster Blvd., Westminster week culminates with a concert in the • Studio: 714-899-6001; Mobile: 714-458- Musco Center of the Arts. Final date to 2800 register is May 1.

• Ages: 8-15 • Dates: TBA • 2610 South Halladay St., Santa Ana • 714-641-4077 • muddysstudio.com This camp introduces kids to the art of clay and teaches the fundamentals of ceramics. Work on a potter’s wheel, hand build and glaze pieces created from scratch. Book quickly because spots are limited and filling up fast.

PALETTE STATION SUMMER ART CAMP

• Ages: 5-12 • Dates: May 31-Aug. 12 • 1526 Brookhollow Drive, Ste. 84, Santa CREATIVE KIDS PLAYHOUSE Ana THEATER IMMERSION • 714-714-0126 • palettestation.com/artcamp CAMP Teachers will work with campers to cre• Ages: 3-18 ate projects using acrylic paint, watercolor, • Dates: Various camps June 13-Aug. 5 colored pencils, oil pastels and modeling clay. • Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El THE PERFORMER’S ACADEMY Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano; Laguna • Ages: 5-13 Hills High School, 25401 • Dates: June 6-Aug. 12 Paseo De Valencia, La• 23721 Birtcher Drive, Lake Forest guna Hills • 949-609-1600 • 949-297-6257 • performersacademy.net • creativekidsplayhouse.com Campers will rehearse throughout the With guidance from theater profession- week and perform a show Friday evening. als, kids will put together a one-act musical A video of the show will be shared with in one week with training in drama, dance, the camper’s family. No singing or dancing vocal music, set design and more. Virtual experience is necessary. options are available.

FIVE DAYS OF BROADWAY AT THE SEGERSTROM CENTER

• Ages: 11-19 • Dates: June 20-24 (Middle School Week); June 27-July 1 (High School Week) • 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

‘PLUG INTO POP MUSIC’ SUMMER CAMP

• Ages: 9-16 • Dates: July 18-29 • Huntington Beach High School, 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach ARTS » PAGE 7

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arts camps • 714-536-2514, ext. 51454 • hbapa.org This camp, operated by the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts, will introduce students to pop and rock instruments (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards), and teach them how to write songs and build their brands. Participants will present a concert on the final day of camp.

SCHOOL OF ROCK

• Ages: 7-18 • Weekly camps June 13-July 29 • Locations in Huntington Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, Santa Ana and Tustin • 714-847-7788 (Huntington Beach); 949-888-7625 (Rancho Santa Margarita); 949-774-7625; 714-975-9116 • schoolofrock.com Kids learn the basics of playing live music and receive studio/band rehearsal time. Camp includes instruction and clinics with music professionals and a rock show performance.

SEWING CAMP

• Ages: 8-17 • June 6-Aug. 26 • The District at Tustin Legacy, 2477 Park Ave., Tustin • 714-259-0946 • createdesignsew.com The camp offers half-day and full-day sessions. Participants will learn the basics of machine sewing such as ironing, cutting patterns and threading and filling bobbins. Students choose the projects they want to create. The camp also offers twohour Fashionable Fundays workshops on Wednesdays. Off-site options are available.

Alani Gonzalez, of Los Alamitos plays “Hey Bulldog,” by The Beatles, along with other campers during the School of Rock Tustin’s Classic Rock camp. Students prepare for a performance at the end of each week. NICK AGRO – STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

SOUTH COAST REPERTORY SUMMER WORKSHOPS

• Ages: Third to 12th grade • Dates: Sessions July 11-22 and July 25Aug. 5 • 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa

• 714-708-5555 • scr.org Students can choose acting, improv or musical theater as their focus for the two-

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cities camps camp, with themes such as sports, arts and crafts, water week and summer fun, plus on- and off-site excursions.

ANAHEIM SUMMER CAMPS

• Ages: 5-12 • Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 • Various locations in Anaheim • 714-765-5155 • anaheim.net The city offers camps to keep kids busy through the summer including CampVenture, a day camp of mixed activities and the O.A.K.S. nature camp inspired by Native American lifestyles.

IRVINE SUMMER CAMPS

• Ages: 3-18 • Various camps run throughout the summer • Various locations throughout Irvine • 949-724-6610 • irvinecamps.org More than 100 summer camps are available, including half-day, full-day or parttime options. Sports, nature, art, theater, tennis, excursions, engineering and more are available.

BREA SUMMER DAY CAMP

• Ages: Kindergarten to eighth grade • Dates: June 6-Aug. 12 • 695 Madison Way, Brea • 714-990-7179 • ci.brea.ca.us Games, crafts, computers, sports and educational presentations with weekly excursions and local outings for Knott’s Berry Farm, LA Zoo, other fun locations, swimming, movies and park visits. Registration will open April 20 for residents and April 21 for nonresidents.

BUENA PARK YOUTH SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

• Ages: 7-14 • Dates: TBA • Buena Park Community Gymnasium, 6931 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park • 714-562-3858 • www.buenapark.com Kids will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including basketball, dodgeball, kickball and ultimate Frisbee as well as field trips to the Peak Park Pool and Big Air Trampoline Park.

CYPRESS SUMMER DAY CAMP

• Ages: 1st to 7th grade • Dates: June 13-Aug. 12 • Cypress Community Center, 5700 Orange Ave., Cypress • 714-229-6780 • cypressrec.org Themed weeks with games, arts and crafts and cooking lessons. Campers take excursions to places such as Discovery Cube Orange County, Knott’s Berry Farm, Big Air USA and Raging Waters.

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Sebastian Zotea, above, enjoys a refreshing jump in the Salgado Recreation Center pool during the city of Santa Ana’s day camp this past summer. Samantha Xia, below, practices during Hip Hop Camp, one of many day camps held annually throughout Irvine. PAUL BERSEBACH – STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

FULLERTON CAMP HILLCREST SUMMER DAY CAMP

• Ages: First to eighth grade • Dates: TBA • Parks and Rec office 949-425-5100; Recreation Hotline 949-362-4351 • cityoflagunaniguel.org Campers will experience outdoor play, board and card games, team-building activities, toy building, weekly visitors, science and nature exploration in the Botanical Preserve, arts and crafts, swimming, and diving.

CLUB LA PALMA DAY CAMP

• Atlantis Play Center, 13630 • Ages: 5-12 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove • Dates: TBA • 714-741-5200; 714• George B. Miller Elementary School, 7751 741-5211 Furman Road, with the final week of camp the La Palma Community Center, 7821 • ggcity.org Walker Street Campers will • 714-690-3300 receive a camp T-shirt, snacks and • cityoflapalma.org/daycamp refreshments and Club La Palma is filled with actionparticipate in games, packed activities and excursions to such activities and excurdestinations as Big Air Trampoline Park, sions. Discovery Cube, Knott’s Berry Farm, and more.

• Ages: 5-12 • Dates: TBA • Hillcrest Park Recreation Center 1155 N. Lemon St., Fullerton • 714-773-5789 • cityoffullerton.com Camp Hillcrest proHUNTINGTON BEACH vides a well- rounded and safe atmosphere for campers SUMMER CAMPS and provides instruction in arts and • Ages: 6-13 crafts, games and sports. Excurisons in• Dates vary depending on camp selected clude Discovery Cube, LA Zoo, Knott’s Soak • Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma City, Medieval Times, among others. Drive, Huntington Beach • 714-536-5486 GARDEN GROVE SUMMER DAY CAMP • hbsands.org • Ages: 5-12 Camp HB offers fun-filled weeks of • Dates: TBA

MISSION VIEJO SUMMER CAMPS

• Ages: 5-17 • Various dates and locations throughout the summer • cityofmissionviejo.org The city offers a variety of specialty summer camps, including robotics, Minecraft, music video singing, American doll CITIES » PAGE 9

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cities camps fashion as well as sports and academic camps. There is a also a general day camp called Mission: Camp Adventure.

ORANGE YOUTH DAY CAMPS

• Entering first grade to age 15 • Various dates and locations throughout the summer • Various city parks • 714-744-7293 • cityoforange.org Campers will enjoy sing-alongs, sports, games, crafts and weekly excursions outside the city.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA SUMMER CAMPS

• Ages: 3.5-17 • Dates: TBA

• Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita • 949-216-9700 • cityofrsm.org A variety of classes such as art, chess, cooking, dance, cheerleading, movie-making and sewing.

SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFIED SUMMER CAMPS

• Ages: Kindergarten to eighth grade • Dates: TBA • 949-586-1234 • saddlebackchildcare.org Camps are geared for elementary and teenage students and include field trips, games, crafts, sports and special events.

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• Various dates and locations throughout San Clemente • 949-361-8264; or 949-361-8200 • san-clemente.org/recreation-community The city offers more than 200 camps with such titles as children’s theater, active adventure and beach volleyball.

SANTA ANA SUMMER ACTIVITIES

• Ages: 5-12 • Various recreation centers in Santa Ana • 714-647-5307 • santa-ana.org Kids can enjoy organized games and fitness activities, arts and crafts, library visits, and computer workshops.

TUSTIN SUMMER CAMPS

• Ages: 3-17 • Various dates and locations throughout

Tustin • Tustin Family and Youth Center, 14722 Newport Ave. • 714-573-3370 • tustinca.org This program offers camps in dance and fine arts, sports, science, modeling, theater and more.

YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP

• Starts in June • 50+ locations around Orange County • ymcaoc.org/summer-day-camp Day camps feature sports and outdoor activities, field trips, and specialty clubs like cooking, art, photography and sports. Excursions include the zoo, Discovery Cube L.A., Knott’s Berry Farm and Boomers. The program offers water games, outdoor sports, and arts and crafts.

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faith-based camps ABIDING SAVIOR SONSHINE DAY CAMP

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• Ages: Preschool to sixth grade • Dates: TBA • 23262 El Toro Road, Lake Forest • 949-837-4289 • abidingsavior.com The camp presents creative and educational activities that explore nature, science, arts, self-esteem and more in a Christian atmosphere.

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CAMP MOUNTAIN CHAI

• Ages: Entering second to 12th grade • June 21-Aug. 7 • 42900 Jenks Lake Road, Angelus Oaks • 858-499-1330 • campmountainchai.com Camp Mountain Chai offers camp sessions throughout the summer to expand the knowledge of and create a love for the Jewish culture, traditions and religion.

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• Ages: 2-Grade 11 • Dates: June 20-July 8; July 11-29; Aug. 1-19 • 1 Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine

• 949-435-3400 • jccoc.org Young students enroll in Camp Yeladim, where daily activities include water play, crafts, science activities, sing alongs and sports. Elementary, middle and high school students can register for Camp Haverim, where Jewish values, culture and traditions are celebrated through song, food, art and dance.

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• Ages: 4-fifth grade • Dates: TBA • 4861 Liverpool St.,Yorba Linda • 714-528-0920 • messiahyl.com This Vacation Bible School program Dig Deeper in God’s Word encourages Christian growth and development. Students will explore God’s love, student talents and more.

• Ages: 18 months to 12 years • Mid-June to the end of July • 23581 Madero, Suite 104, Mission Viejo • 949-951-0442 • pillarsacademy.org Pillars Academy provides weekly field trips and activities such as arts, science, water sports and karate in a nurturing, Muslim environment.

SILVER GAN ISRAEL JEWISH DAY CAMP

• Ages: Kindergarten to 10th grade • June 27-Aug. 19 • 14401 Willow Lane, Huntington Beach • 949-381-5610 • campsgi.com The weekly program is enhanced with activities such as giant inflatable soccer, water tag, police and fire department demonstrations, carnivals, dress-up days, Mulligan family fun center, hiking, bunk competitions, Shabbat parties, challah baking, and more.

WILSHIRE AVENUE COMMUNITY CHURCH SUMMER DAY CAMP

• Ages: Kindergarten to sixth grade • Dates: TBA • 212 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton • 714-526-2265 • wilshireave.com The KidzCare Camp is a Christian-based day camp that offers crafts, games, athletic activities, brain teasers, chapel time and weekly field trips.

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foreign language camps A LITTLE DYNASTY CHINESE SCHOOL

• Ages: Pre-kindergarten through high school • Dates: June 1-Aug. 19 • 17072 Gillette Ave., Irvine; 9844 Research Drive, Irvine • 949-509-0288 • alittledynasty.com Conceived as “a virtual study abroad experience,” this full-day Mandarin-immersion camp combines hands-on STEAM projects and cultural activities while helping kids perfect their Chinese-language skills. Offsite options are available.

LANGOKIDS IRVINE

• Ages: 5-10 • Dates: Half day June 20-July 22; full day June 20-Aug. 5 • Half day camp at LangoKids Irvine, 9200 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 100; Full day camp at New Horizon Community Center, 10 Marconi, Irvine • 714-864-4680 • langokidsirvine.com LangoKids Irvine offers Spanish- and French-language instruction in a camp

environment that features fun activities and pretend trips to destinations in Latin America and Europe.

CHIMMY 5 IN 1 LANGUAGES SCHOOL CAMP

• Ages: 5 to 12 • Dates: July 5-30 • Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel • 949-395-1781 • chimmy5in1.com These full-day camps will immerse students in French or Spanish as they learn songs, colors and numbers from teachers who are native French or Spanish speakers.

LANGUAGE DOOR CLASSES

• Ages: 3-teens • Dates: June 27-Aug. 12 • 18103 Sky Park Circle, Suite D2, Irvine • 949-833-0900 • languagedoor.com Learn and use English, Spanish and Chinese in this interactive program that combines classroom instruction, activities, games and more.

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Teacher Carla Barrios acts out the animals on flash cards during a LangoKids Irvine language camp at Irvine Valley College. Kids can come to the camp for as long as seven weeks during the summer and continue classes in the fall. Teachers use song and dance, flashcards and classroom instruction to teach a second language.

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• Girls grades 3-12 • Four two-week sessions, June 19-Aug. 13 • 10820 Reeves Road, Ojai • 805-699-5247 • girlsrocksb.org This is a “school of rock” camp but so much more. Campers choose specialties of “tracks” that can include playing in a band but also involve other creative pursuits such as being a DJ, music production, video making, photography and journalism.

ASTROCAMP

• Ages 8-17 • Session 1: June 11-17, Session 2: June 1824, Session 3: June 25-July 1 • 26800 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild • 800-645-1423 WILLIAM WILSON LEWIS III — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER • astrocampsummer.org Camp participants run through the sunflowers at Camp Scherman Girl Scout Camp Explore the sky through state-of-thelocated in the San Jacinto Mountains. art telescopes and participate in science activities. Sessions 1 and 2 also offer rock • 213-814-6298 • 42121 Seven Oaks Road, Angelus Oaks climbing, zip lining and hiking. • campwoodcraft.org • 805-498-5572 One of Southern California’s original • wasewagon.com CAMP HOLLYWOODLAND sleep-away camps celebrates its 100th anWasewagan offers one- and two-week • Ages 6-17 niversary this year. The camp is a program camps where kids can enjoy a variety of • TBA of the Woodcraft Rangers, founded by auoutdoor activities including horseback ridthor and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton, ing, archery, paint ball, fishing, swimming, • 3200 Canyon Drive, Hollywood whose pioneering program was a forerunbeach volleyball and fencing. • 323-467-7193 ner to groups such as the Boy Scouts. The • laparks.org/camp/camp-hollywoodland camp is located at 5,500 feet in the San This camp for girls offers a range of ENDLESS SUMMER SURF CAMP Jacinto Mountains near Idylwild. activities, including sand volleyball and • Ages: 11 and older singing around the campfire, in a forest • June 7-Sept. 17 CATALINA SEA CAMP environment that’s right in the middle of • San Onofre State Park Campground Los Angleles. • Ages: 8-17 • June 11-July 15 (1-week camps for camp- • 949-498-7862 ers 8-13); June 12-Aug. 12 (3-week camps • endlesssummersurfcamp.com CAMP SCHERMAN GIRL SCOUT CAMP for those 12-17) Each five-day surf camp session • Ages: First-12th grade includes small-group surf instruction, lodg• Toyon Bay, Avalon (business address is • July 5-Aug. 12 ing, meals, 24-hour supervision and activi27282 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano) • 949-461-8800 ties including skateboarding, ping-pong and • 800-645-1423 movies. All surfing equipment is provided. • girlscoutsoc.org • catalinaseacamp.org All girls, not just scouts, are welcome Kids with an interest in marine biology at this camp in the San Jacinto Mountains GRIFFITH PARK BOYS’ CAMP that features games, outdoor activities, and can spend a week on a private Catalina beach snorkeling, taking boat trips and • Ages: 6-17 confidence and leadership skill building. practicing hands-on marine science. Three- • TBA week camps for older participants include • 4730 Crystal Springs Road, Los Angeles diving, sailing and ocean kayaking. CAMP WOODCRAFT • 323-664-0571 • Ages: 7-13 • laparks.org/camp/griffith-park-boys-camp • June 12-Aug. 5 CRAZZY’S WASEWAGAN CAMP AND RETREAT The City of Los Angeles has operated • 32706 Morris Ranch Road, Mountain • Ages: 5-16 this camp since 1924. The 10-acre facility Center • June 12-Aug. 6 in Griffith Park includes 16 air-conditioned

cabins, a 30-foot rock wall, a challenge course, archery range and hiking trails.

IDYLLWILD ARTS

• Ages: 5-18 • July 3-30 • 52500 Temecula Road, #38 • 951-659-2171 • idyllwildarts.org Three programs help campers develop their creativity. The Children’s Center offerings for kids 5-8 allow youngsters to discover the joy of self-expression. The Junior Artists Program, for ages 9-13, immerses campers in art under the guidance of professional artist-instructors. Teen programs include workshops that focus on creative writing, music, dance, fashion design, filmmaking or acting.

PALI ADVENTURES CAMPS

• Ages: 8-16 • Eight sessions May 30-Sept. 9 • 30778 Highway 18, Running Springs • 909-867-5743 • paliadventures.com Students can choose from a variety of specialty camp tracks with themes such as secret agent, motor sports, Hollywood stunts, fashion, culinary and performing arts.

RAWHIDE RANCH

• Ages: 7-15 • Nine sessions June 19-Aug. 26 • 6987 W. Lilac Road, Bonsail • 760-758-0083 • rawhideranch.com Campers live like they’re in the Old West. Daily activities include Western riding lessons (geared toward beginning and intermediate riders), animal and horse science classes, swimming, rock climbing, archery, arts and crafts and outdoor cooking.

VOLCOM SUMMER SOUL SURF CAMP

• Ages: 9-16 • June 13-Aug. 11 • San Onofre State Beach • 800-522-1352 • summersoulsurfcamp.com Boys and girls learn about ocean safety, physical fitness and healthy eating while surfing and enjoying other fun beach activities.

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sports + outdoors camps AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR SUMMER CAMP • Ages: 4-16 • Dates: Multiple one-week sessions • 7220 Hazard Ave., Westminster • 657-400-9023 • firestormultra.com Participants will learn parkour — which involves running, jumping, climbing and swinging from object to object in a special gym with a padded landing pit.

BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN SUMMER CAMP • Ages: 8-14 • Dates: June 13-July 29 • 26282 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano • 949-858-0970 • bridgesequestrian.net Campers will learn to groom and tack horses, take riding lessons and participate in other horse activities. Offering day and weeklong programs.

CAMP JAMES SUMMER DAY CAMP • Ages: 4-13 • June 6-Aug. 12 • 101 N. Bayside, Newport Beach • 949-729-1098 • campjames.com Experience archery, arts and crafts, dance, drama, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, boating and more.

CLUBSPORT CAMPS • Ages: 5-12 • Dates: June 6-Aug. 19 • 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo • 949-449-2988 • clubsports.com/aliso-viejo Summer camps offered on a variety of topics from basketball and dance to cooking and rocketry.

CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP • Ages: 6-11 • Dates: TBA • Various locations • 714-546-4990 • ocbsa.org Explore the outdoors, learn new skills and make new friends.

DANA WHARF KIDS FISHING SUMMER CAMP • Ages: 9-14 • Dates: TBA • 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point • 949-496-5794 • danawharf.com Fish on a private boat each day with an experienced crew and an instructor.

ETNIES SKATE CAMPS • Ages: 4-17 • Dates: TBA

• 20028 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest • 949-916-5870 • etniesskatepark.com Enjoy access to the largest free public skate park in California.

INSIDE THE OUTDOORS CAMP • Ages: 6-12 • Dates: TBA • Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Orange and Silverado • 714-708-3885 • ito.ocde.us Campers will learn about wetlands, ecosystems, plant uses and the local plants and animals of our region.

LA GALAXY OC SUMMER CAMPS • Ages: 6-14 • Dates: June 13-Aug. 18 for all Southern California locations; Orange County camps

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sports + outdoors camps are June 27-30 and July 18-21. • Multiple locations • 949-903-8394 • youth.lagalaxy.com/camps/ Soccer programs offering 10-15 hours of professional training.

MOMENTOUS SPORTS CENTER SUMMER CAMPS

• Ages: 5-15 • June 6-Aug. 11 • 14522 Myford Road, Irvine • 714-389-7900 • momentoussportscenter.com/camps/ Volleyball and basketball camps at various skill levels.

NIKE SPORTS CAMPS

• Ages: 5-18, depending on program • Dates vary depending on camp selected • Various camps with multiple dates • 800-645-3226

• ussportscamps.com The program includes numerous camps devoted to basketball, beach volleyball, water polo, golf, tennis and more.

OC ALL-STARS CHEER & DANCE INC.

• Ages: 5-14 • Dates: TBA • 19531 Pauling, Suite 200, Foothill Ranch • 949-766-8326 • ocallstars.com Each day will be filled with classes in cheer, dance, tumbling, trampoline and more. At the end of the weeklong camp, students will perform for parents.

THE RUBY KAREN PROJECT’S CIRCUS AERIAL SUMMER CAMP

• Ages: 5-15 • Dates: TBA • 3001 Red Hill St., Building 1, Suite 107, Costa Mesa

• 714-846-6143 • rubykarenproject.com This camp offers lyra, trapeze, silks, corde lisse, and sling activities.

ball skills and receive performance training.

TIM O’DONOGHUE’S OC BASEBALL CAMP

SILVER STIRRUP RIDING ACADEMY

• Ages: 6-14 • Dates: The weeks of June 6-Aug. 8 • 25200 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest • 949-354-3603 • silverstirrupridingacademy.com Three- and five-day camps cover basic safety around horses, grooming and stall care.

SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

• Ages: 2-8 grade • June 13-Aug. 12 • 1500 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim; 25871 Atlantic Ocean Drive • 855-673-6496 • opengympremier.com Campers will learn fundamental basket-

• Ages: 4-13 • Dates: TBA • Foothill High School, 19251 Dodge Ave., North Tustin • 714-832-5961 • ocbaseballcamp.com Three full-week camps (ages 7-13) and one 3-day mini-cap (ages 4-7) will offer instruction in T-ball and baseball skills.

TURNING POINT FARMS

• Ages: 5 and up • Dates: TBA • Coto Valley Equestrian Center, 23401 Via Pajaro, Coto de Caza • 949-677-3276 or email amanda@turningpointfarms.com • turningpointfarms.com Learn to ride and care for horses.

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swimming + water sports camps and Yorba Linda • 949-450-0777 • waterworksswim.com The aquatic center offers swim classes, competitive swim and wellness programs.

POOL-BASED SWIMMING PROGRAMS

ALL-WAVES AQUATICS

• Lessons run throughout the summer • 19032 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach • 562-631-3584 • allwavesaquatics.com Offers 30-minute lessons at a variety of levels allow children to grasp, learn and practice swim skills.

SURF CAMPS

CORKY CARROLL’S SURF CAMP

• Ages: 4 and up • June 6-Aug. 26 • Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lifeguard Tower 18 • 714-969-3959 • surfschool.net Surfing instruction for all levels of experience, from Junior Camp (ages 4+), Surf Camp (8+) and Surf Class (10+). Also enjoy beach games, building sand castles, practicing beach safety, and using boogie boards and kickboards.

AUSTRALIAN SWIM SCHOOL

• Lessons run throughout the summer • Locations in Anaheim, Fountain Valley and Santa Ana • 855-794-6232 • australianswimschool.com Instructors help children build confidence in aquatic skills and lay down a secure foundation for water safety.

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Proud surfers Jaxon Berman, left, of Fountain Valley, and his friend Will Ruziecki, ride tandem all the way on the the beach along with another camp participant during Corky Carroll’s Junior Surf Camp at Bolsa Chica State Beach in Huntington Beach.

• Lessons run throughout the summer • 10891 Portal Drive, Los Alamitos • 714-828-7946 EVOLUTION SWIM ACADEMY • aquaticexplorations.com • Full-day Sports Academy in Laguna Hills The program offers private lessons as well as classes for children 1-3, children with runs June 6-Aug. 12; summer camp at Rancho Mission Viejo location runs June special needs and intermediate swimmers. 13-Aug. 5. • Sports camp meets at Hidden Trail Park, AQUA WAVE SWIM SCHOOL Hidden Trail and Stageline, and the NelSUMMER SWIM TEAM lie Gail Ranch Tennis Club, 25281 Empty • Summer swim camp dates TBA Saddle Drive, Laguna Hills; summer camp is • 949-455-2535 at the North Plunge, Estancia Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo. • 27025 Burbank Road, Foothill Ranch; • 949-388-4545 • aquawaveswim.com Summer swim team welcomes all levels • evolutionswim.com of swimming ability and requires swimEvolution Sports Academy features acmers to compete in at least one of the three tivities such as archery, basketball and volsummer swim meets. Indoor pool lessons leyball in addition to swimming; Evolution include semi-private instruction, parent and Summer Camp has games such as kickball, me, CPR and lifeguarding. football, soccer, plus swimming.

BLUE BUOY SWIM SCHOOL

• 2 to 7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. • 1702 Nisson Road, Tustin • 714-832-8910 • bluebuoy.com The facility offers private and semiprivate lessons, including parent and me and open swim.

MERMADE AQUATIC SCHOOL

• Lessons run throughout the summer • 10154 Ascot Circle, Huntington Beach; Mesa Verde Country Club, 3000 Clubhouse Road, Costa Mesa • 714-794-8602 • mermadeaquatics.com Private, semi-private, parent and me, special needs/adaptive swimming and junior lifeguard-preparation classes are

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NOVA SWIM SCHOOL

• Pre-competitive swim program: dates TBA • Locations in Aliso Viejo, Fountain Valley and Irvine • novaswimschool.org A wide range of lessons and classes for ages 3 and older and all ability levels is offered.

WATERSAFE SWIM SCHOOL

• Dates: June 13- Aug. 19 • Ages: 6 to adult • Meets under the Newport Beach Pier • 949-683-3118 • endlesssunsurf.com Learn surfing etiquette, safety, proper wave selection, efficient paddling, pop-up and turning techniques, and more.

ERIK NELSON COED AND ALL GIRLS SURF CAMPS

• Ages: 5-14 • June 13-Aug. 19 • Between Seashore Drive and Nordina Street, Newport Beach • 949-464-0077 • eriknelsensurf.com Through coed and all girls surfing courses campers will develop skills and confidence and be introduced to ocean safety, surfing techniques, surf etiquette and ocean awareness.

• Lessons run throughout the summer • Primarily Pre-K-12th Grade • 3686 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos; 345 10th Street, Seal Beach • 562-596-8608 • watersafe.com This school offers parent and tot GIRL IN THE CURL AND BOY IN THE BARREL classes, private lessons and free lessons for SURF CAMPS infants younger than 4 months in a heated • Ages: 7 and up indoor pool. • Dates: Sold out • 949-661-4475 WATERWORKS AQUATICS • girlinthecurl.com • Weekly summer swim camps Both the Girl in the Curl and Boy in the • June 7-Aug. 13 at Irvine location Barrel surf camps are sold out for 2022. • 25 Waterworks Way, Irvine; other locaIndividual lessons are available. tions in Anaheim Hills, Huntington Beach WATER SPORTS » PAGE 16

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swimming + water sports camps HUNTINGTON BEACH SURF SCHOOL

• Ages: 8 to 16 • June 27-Aug. 26 Beach Service Center, south side of Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway • 714-658-6873 • hbsurfschool.com For all levels of experience. Improve board-riding ability, learn a variety of basic and advanced maneuvers, and gain a better understanding of the ocean.

SALTY GROM SURF CAMP

• Ages: 8-16 • Dates: June 20-Aug. 26 • Bolsa Chica State Beach, Lifeguard Tower 22 • 714-330-3350 • saltygrom.com Camp includes three surf sessions per day along with beach activities and free play.

PADDLEBOARDING, ROWING AND SAILING CAMPS

NEWPORT SURF CAMP

• Ages: 5-16 • Dates: TBA • 28th Street, Newport Beach • 866-787-3226 • newportsurfcamp.com Learn all about surfing, from the history of the sport to water safety, rip currents and sun protection. For all levels of experience.

BALBOA YACHT CLUB SUMMER SAILING PROGRAM

• Ages: 6-18 • Dates: 5-week Learn to Sail/Race Summer Camp is June 20-July 22; 2-week Learn to Sail/Race camp is Aug. 1-12; 2-week Sea Urchin camps are June 20-July 1, July 11-22 and Aug. 1-12. • 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar • 949-673-3515

• balboayachtclub.com Kids will become skilled sailors and develop a love for the sport of sailing.

KIDS STAND-UP PADDLE CAMP

• Ages: 8-12 • Dates: June 13-Aug. 5 • Pirate Coast Paddle Company, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach • 949-278-0011 • piratecoastpaddle.com Each day is focused on teaching a new skill and new water activity. Campers will participate in paddle races, water games, relays, swimming and more.

NEWPORT AQUATIC CENTER LEARN TO ROW SUMMER CAMP

• newportaquaticcenter.com This two-week camp for students is a great introduction for those interested in joining NAC’s Junior Rowing Team and those who want to try a summer sport.

NEWPORT SEA BASE

• Ages: 5-17 • Dates: June 13-Aug. 19 • 1931 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach • 949-642-5031 • newportseabase.org Weeklong classes and camps include a variety of activities such as sailing, bay and ocean fishing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, marine science and more.

ORANGE COAST COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SAILING AND SEAMANSHIP

• Ages: Entering seventh-12th grades • Dates: June 21-July 2, July 5-16, July 19-30 • Ages: 7-16 • Wide variety of courses offered year round • 1 Whitecliffs Drive, Newport Beach • 1801 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach • 949-646-7725 WATER SPORTS » PAGE 17

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-12 Academics • Arts • Athletics Camp Sage (students entering grades 5-8) Camp Sage is an exciting opport rtunity t for middle school students to experience Sage Hill School. Students are invited to attend our day camps filled with a variety of activities. Summer at Sage (students entering grades 7-12) Summer at Sage is an opport rtunity t for students to take Academic Credit Classes, Workshops and Enrichment Classes. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.

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swimming + water sports camps • 949-645-9412 • occsailing.com Young sailors will learn water safety, basic terminology and how to tie knots. The program includes drills on the water along with classroom work. Note: Campers must be able to swim 50 yards; a swim test will be administered on the first day of camp.

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• Ages: 8- 12 • June 6-Aug. 19 • Salt Creek Beach Park, Pacific Coast Highway and Niguel Road, Dana Point • 714-901-9030 • jrlifeguards.com Ocean swimming, bodyboarding, surfing, paddling, running and other activities will be offered, in addition to instruction in first aid, CPR, ocean safety and rescue techniques.

physical fitness, instruction and discipline. Successful completion of a tryout is required to participate. Tryout dates are • Ages: 9-17 April 23, May 21 and May 27 at Edison High • Starting in the last week of June and end- School in Huntington Beach. ing in mid-August. • 1/4 mile south of the pier behind Tower 5 NEWPORT BEACH JUNIOR GUARDS • 714-374-1501 • Ages: 9-15 • juniorguard.com • June 21-Aug. 4 Program focuses on ocean and beach • 70 Newport Pier or 100 A St Newport safety, lifesaving techniques, bodysurfing, Beach bodyboarding, board surfing and swimming • 949-644-3170 skills. Tryout dates are TBA. • nbjg.net This course consists of ocean proofing, HUNTINGTON STATE BEACH /BOLSA CHICA physical development, marine safety, first aid JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS skills and competition. The program uses a • Ages: 9-16 classroom environment and outside activities to stress the importance of beach safety. • Dates: June 27-July 22; July 25-Aug. 19 • 21601 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach OC JUNIOR GUARDS • 714-292-6381 • Ages: 8-15 • hsbjg.com • June 6-Aug. 5 Emphasis is placed on safety, respect, • Strands Beach, 34116 Selva Road, Dana

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Point • 949-443-0773 • oclg.org/jg Whether a student is interested in ocean sports or wants to become a professional ocean lifeguard, this program will teach the skills, respect for the ocean and confidence needed to safely explore the ocean environment. Swim tests can also be arranged for $20 through Dolphin Aquatics, 29751 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, or Alliance Aquatics, 26301 Via Escolar, Mission Viejo.

SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARDS

• Ages: 8-15 • Dates: TBA • 3030 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente • 949-304-3295 • scstatejg.com Program focuses on physical fitness, first aid, CPR training and exposure to ocean-oriented sports and activities.

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What to bring Most sleep-away camps will provide parents with a list of the things their child will need while away from home. If the camp doesn’t provide a packing list, ask for one! Some day camps also may require supplies and it’s best to ask in advance so your child can have the best camp experience. Plan ahead and label everything (if you ever want to see it again). Here are some sleepover camp packing tips from the American Camp Association: • Clothing: T-shirts and tank tops, shorts, jeans, a jacket or hoodie, sweatshirts, swimsuit, sleepwear and underwear and plenty of socks are the mainstays. If the camp is located in a place where it rains often, pack a lightweight raincoat. Don’t forget headgear like a sunhat, sunglasses and swimming goggles if your child will be swimming and needs them. A sturdy pair of sneakers, hiking boots and some sandals or flip flops usually suffice for footwear. • Sports equipment: Is your child attending a sports-oriented camp? Ask the camp in advance about specific gear, clothing or sports shoes they might need such as a tennis racket, yoga mat, baseball mitt or cleats. • Supplies: It’s handy for the camper to have a reu sable water bottle, a laundry bag and a flashlight with new batteries. Depending on the state of the pandemic, your child also may need to wear a mask at summer camp. • Masks: Ask the camp in advance about their ma sking policy so your child can pack plenty of masks as needed or arrive at day camp with a mask. Or, does the camp supply masks for the campers, if they are required? • Bathroom and bedding: Your child will l need a hairbrush, shampoo, soap, hand sanitizer, deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, bug repellant, sunblock, shaving supplies and feminine products. Inquire ahead of time if the camp supplies things like bug repellant and band aids. Also ask the camp in advance whether towels and bedding materials are provided or whether your child needs to bring their own sleeping bag, sheets, blanket, pillow, shower towel and pool towel. • Cellphones and tablets: Many camps do NOT want their campers tethered to electronics while at camp. Talk to the camp director in advance about the camp’s cellphone and electronics policy and what, if any, electronics are allowed at camp. Some sleep-away camps may not have Internet service or Wi-Fi but will allow mobile phones so campers can use the camera. Amy Bentley

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strictions this summer, such as having to follow cleaning or mask protocols as set by the cities in which they operate, Esmond said. Rules on masking will vary by city — “it’s their call,” she said — and mask policies could change by summer. Esmond said staffers and campers do not have to be vaccinated to attend OC Dance Productions dance camps. Justin Taylor, owner of Firestorm Ultra in Westminster, a kids gym that offers tumbling, Ninja Warrior camp, aerial skills, trampoline and other activities, plans to run his usual camps for six weeks this summer for children ages 4-14. He does not expect his camps to be greatly affected by the virus this year and he expects a fun, busy summer camp season. Taylor said Firestorm Ultra camps were busy last summer, after children had spent the school year isolated at home. “Parents were basically done. They wanted their kids out. Kids had

Visit the American Camp Association at acacamps.org to find a camp, look for financial aid from a camp, and to check whether the camp is ACA accredited. spent so much time inside, in front of screens. So many of them had not used their bodies and that’s what we’re all about,” Taylor said. Children do not have to be vaccinated to attend Firestorm Ultra, but currently, unvaccinated staffers and children must wear a mask; the gym works with charter schools and receives federal funding so the government requires this, he said. The mask rule could change by summer, Taylor noted. Firestorm Ultra asks people not to come in if they have a family member who is sick. The virus has had a major impact

on the Palette Station visual art program in Santa Ana, which also offers summer camps. When the pandemic struck, owner Ray Kubit shut down Palette Station for 15 months beginning March 17, 2020. His business lease was up that year in June, so Kubit let it go, and in early June 2021, he reopened Palette Station in a new location in Santa Ana. Kubit is planning to hold visual art camps this summer at the new location for children ages 5-12. He said his staff is vaccinated and boosted as a requirement to bring after-school programs to the elementary schools in Tustin, and his indoor studio has a medical-grade air filtration system. Campers do not have to be vaccinated, Kubit said, and he is not yet sure what the summer camp mask policy will be. Kubit is expecting a good summer camp season as well. “It feels like things are starting to come back to a more normal pattern,” he said. Kubit said parents are more comfortable now “doing more than just taking their kids to school,” and the kids missed the extra activities. “I’m happy to see it coming back,” he said.

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