San Diego Family's Virtual Summer Camp & Programs Fair by San Diego Family Magazine

CHOOSE YOUR SUMMER

ADVENTURE!

– San Diego Camps & Programs –

2019 Virtual Camp Fair

Welcome to San Diego’s ONLY Virtual Camp Fair, where you can “shop” for summer camps and programs without ever leaving the house.

What’s inside

Explore San Diego summer camp options at your leisure — involve the kids! Get up close and personal with each camp program by watching videos, perusing photos and reading detailed program descriptions. This information will help you select summer camps that best fit your child’s interests and abilities. It’s quick, easy and fun!

What’s New

New this year is a sign-up button for each participating camp that conveniently takes you directly to the camp sign-up page. Plus, articles provide additional information to help parents.

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San Diego Family’s Virtual Camp Fair Inside • Is Your Preschooler Ready for Day Camp? • There’s a Camp for That • Why Camp Matters

Camps • AR Workshop

• Helen Woodward Animal Center

• Birch Aquarium

• House of Air

• Boys and Girls Club of East County

• Journey Community Church

• Camp Stevens

• Scripps Performing Arts Academy

• Del Cerro Tennis Club

• Tech Know How

• Engineering for Kids

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Cherie Gough

There’s a

Photos courtesy of Helen Woodward Animal Center

CAMP for That

Remember long days of summer

camp—playing outdoors, swimming, fishing and making crafts? Traditional spring and summer camps are tons of fun, but don’t overlook camps that also offer a unique spin. Read on to get a taste of the camp variety available in San Diego. Then book an adventure your child won’t forget!

Animals Whether your animal lover is into house pets, farm or exotic animals, or saving endangered species, educational camps that encourage hands-on animal encounters abound in San Diego. Camps include: Exotic critter connections, animal-related vocations, horseback riding, and camps at animal shelters, the zoo, and local aquariums.

Performing Arts Got a natural performer in your house? Channel that talent into something awesome. Camps include: Acting, dancing, singing, instrumental music, juggling, circus arts, clown artistry. Learn and experience: Teamwork, improvisation, choreography, growth mindset, creativity, performance skills, body language. Perfect for: Kids and young starlets who want to hone a natural talent, need a confidence boost, are imaginative or love storytelling.

Learn and experience: Animal interactions such as petting, holding, grooming, walking and feeding; animal education, responsibility, compassion. Perfect for: Animal-loving children and teens interested in marine biology, zoology or veterinary science. Kelly Rumsey at Helen Woodward Animal Center states, “We not only teach kids amazing animal facts, but we emphasize the importance of the animal-human bond. Campers get to discover how they can help animals and the world we all share through animal adoption, preservation, fundraising, recycling and so much more!”

According to Carla Corder of San Diego Junior Theatre, “Summer camps foster a community of artistic achievement, learning, teamwork, empathy, communication and confidence.”

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Ocean Sports Whether your beach bum wants to perfect surfing skills or take on a new challenge, you’ll find a camp for that. Camps include: Surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, ocean science, lifeguard training. Learn and experience: Water safety, proper use of equipment, environmentalism, swimming skills, ocean science and more. Perfect for: Active kids who enjoy the water. Birch Aquarium’s Surfing Into Science program offers ocean adventures and marine science for kids ages 12–15, according to Marketing Coordinator Caitlyn Scully. They surf, snorkel, meet with scientists and more. Visit www.aquarium.ucsd .edu/experiences/programs/ summer-camps for details.

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Mind/Body Connection Is your child a gentle, free spirit who loves nature and thrives in the outdoors? Camps include: Yoga, low-risk sports, mindfulness connection, nature exploration. For example, check out the camps at Wild Willow Farm in South Bay.

Adventure Sports With the popular TV show American Ninja Warrior, you may need an outlet for your little ninja leaping off the sofa. Camps include: BMX, aerial/circus arts, rock climbing, parkour, skateboarding, martial arts and gymnastics.

Learn and experience: Techniques to build mindfulness, goal-setting, indoor and outdoor activities, self- awareness, connections to the Earth and to each other. Perfect for: Non-competitive kids, nature lovers, calm children or those who could benefit from selfcalming strategies.

Learn and experience: Safety, sport fundamentals, proper technique, self-control, strength, flexibility, coordination, confidence and goalsetting. Good to know: You’ll likely sign a waiver and need appropriate clothing; special gear or equipment may be required; camps may have a minimum age requirement for safety reasons.

Age 11 Photo credit: Andy McRory

Visual Arts Tired of cleaning up all that glitter? Send your artist to camp where skills are honed and childhood masterpieces are made.

Special Needs

Technology

There are many camps designed specifically for kids with special needs, which give them an opportunity to hang out in a safe environment with peers who get them just as they are.

Tired of coaxing your child away from video games? Cash in on his natural talent—send him to camp to learn new skills and practice teamwork.

Discover specialty camps for kids who have: developmental disabilities, physical challenges, cognitive delay and trauma. Learn and experience: Socialization, communication, activities that build strength, motor skills and confidence. Check out “Summer Camp for Every Kid,” Family Magazine’s online listing of camps suitable for kids with special needs. www.SanDiegoFamily .com/resources/summer-camps-andprograms/1593.

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Perfect for: High-energy kids, thrill-seekers and sports enthusiasts.

Camps include: Robotics, game design, coding, engineering, building (even with Legos!). Learn and experience: Creativity, problem solving, basic engineering, construction, programming and teamwork. Perfect for: Boys AND girls, gamers, math and science enthusiasts, Lego fanatics. Good to know: Depending on the camp, kids may need to provide their own laptop or device.

Camps include: Filmmaking, photography, comic art, sewing, painting, drawing, sculpting and candle making. Learn and experience: Focus, fine motor skills, various techniques and mediums, artistic styles, movements and themes. Perfect for: Art enthusiasts, creative children or children who want to explore the arts. Good to know: Ask if materials are included in the cost. Some camps may require equipment (such as a camera for photography). Most art programs focus on the process, not a perfect final piece. v Cherie Gough is a local freelance writer and mom of two kids.

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Helen Woodward Animal Center

Summer Critter Camp: Where kids connect with animals!

Program Highlights Children will experience amazing animal interactions and summer camp activities including animal-themed games, crafts, songs, and more! Kids in PreK-8th grade will have a blast meeting a variety of species and making memories that will last a lifetime. Dates & Times June 10-August 30 (M-F) 9am - 1pm for PreK • 9am - 3pm for K-8th grade Ages Preschool (must be at least 4 years old) - 8th grade Rates & Discounts Preschool (must be at least 4 years old): $58 per day • Kindergarten through 6th Grade: $73 per day PreK: $58 per day, $231 per week • K-8th grade: $77 per day, $292 per week Military, sibling, early bird, and multiple session discounts available! Area 6461 El Apajo Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

6461 El Apajo Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 mailto:education@animalcenter.org www.animalcenter.org/programsservices/education/summer-critter-camp

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Lisa Pawlak

HOW SUMMER CAMP SUPPORTS HEALTHY CHILD Summer camp often conjures

happy images of playing outdoors, trying new activities and making friends. Because camp can provide such a positive and safe environment away from home to do all these things, many campers (and their parents) look forward each year to the next fun-filled, camp experience. According to the American Camp Association (ACA), summer camp is about much more than “just” fun. It helps kids develop social skills — leadership, communication and participation; build personal traits — responsibility, resourcefulness and resilience; and gain adeptness in community living — caring, fairness, citizenship and trustworthiness. Read on to discover the many ways that camp enriches the lives of children and, ultimately, makes our community a better place.

Kids Grow and Develop at Camp “In the camp community, the skills and traits that kids get from camp are often referred to as the four Cs: compassion, contribution, commitment and character,” explains ACA staff. “For years, campers’ parents have reported that when their children return home from camp they are more caring, understand the importance of giving, are more equipped to stand up for what they know is right, and are willing to be more responsible.

DEVELOPMENT “Camp also provides children with a community of caring adults, who nurture experiential education that results in self-respect and appreciation for human value. It is a supportive environment that encourages kids to understand they are part of a larger community.” Along with the many benefits of personal and social development, camp can also mitigate some of the negative effects caused by kids spending too much time in front of electronic screens the rest of the year. Research shows that even small amounts of time outside improves a child’s ability to focus, lowers childhood obesity rates, establishes connections with nature, and allows kids to engage their imaginations while discovering free play.

Camp Helps Kids Prepare for School and Beyond Former campers state that camp helped prepare them for school and the workplace in a groundbreaking national study by the ACA that explores how camp prepares youth for college, career and life. They also report that relationship skills, appreciation for others’ differences, emotional regulation, and responsibility were among the things they learned at camp

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that they consider most important in their lives today. Sending kids to summer camp can help prevent the dreaded “summer slide” (the tendency to lose academic skills over summer). According to the ACA, camp is an experiential learning environment that helps parents stem summer learning loss. Many camps offer a plethora of activities for campers that includes: rocket building, pottery, dance, geocaching, STEM activities and so much more. Plan an awesome summer for your child with camps featured throughout this issue. v Lisa Pawlak is a contributing writer and Encinitas resident.

An American Camp Association Youth Outcomes Study shows: • 96% of campers said camp helped them make new friends. • 93% of campers said camp helped them get to know kids who were different than themselves. • 92% of campers said that people at camp helped them feel good about themselves. • 74% of campers said they did things at camp that they were afraid to do at first. • ACA accreditation acknowledges programs committed to the health, safety and overall wellbeing of both campers and staff.

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House of Air Carlsbad

House of Air Camps “Come Fly With Us!” Program Highlights Flyers! Get out and experience some extreme fun at House of Air’s Awesome Camps. Get exclusive access to our trampoline park before it opens, with games, sports, camp activities and camp counselors that will teach you how to get the most out of your air time. You’ll even get an exclusive House of Air camp t-shirt and socks. Located in beautiful Carlsbad! Dates & Times Summer Camps Begin Mid June Ages 7+ Rates & Discounts Half Day (Morning or Afternoon) $40, Full Day $65, Full Week Half Day $165, Full Week Full Day $299. 10% Sibling Discount. Full Access to our park! Area Carlsbad

6133 Innovation Way Carlsbad, CA 92008 Phone: 760-201-1313 mailto:crosenblum@houseofair.com www.houseofair.com/carlsbad https://www.facebook.com/houseofaircarlsbad

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Anne Malinoski

Is Your Preschooler Ready for Day Camp? There’s so much to love about

summer camp: fun traditions, new friendships, the great outdoors, art, athletics and much more. Even the littlest campers can expect a positive experience. According to Ashley Melton, a seasoned camp counselor and teaching credential student at SDSU, young children adapt quite well to day camp. “Camp is one of the best things you can do for your preschooler,” Melton says. “You are providing a structured schedule, new adults to learn from and new environments to explore. Those are all big wins in the 3–5 age range.” Here are five signs your preschooler is ready to join the fun at day camp:

Looking for camps and enrichment programs for children with special needs? Visit www.SNRFSD.org/specialneeds-resource-list-san-diego/ camps-and-enrichmentprograms.

He enjoys playing with other kids. It’s normal for young toddlers to prefer playing alone, but as they grow into the preschool years, kids start to play cooperatively with one another. You might see them sharing toys or playing make believe together. If your child has made this shift, he’s likely to enjoy team-centered activities at camp.

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He’s been cared for in a group setting. If your child has been to daycare, preschool, Sunday school or even child watch at the gym, camp is likely to be a familiar and positive experience for him. If he is grouped with kids his age, counselors should understand how to make activities fun and developmentally appropriate for them. If your child has never experienced group care before, camp is a great way to learn that other adults can be excellent caregivers and role models. You have to start somewhere—it might as well be somewhere fun.

Questions for the camp director: Is there a half-day camp option? Will my child be grouped with kids his age? If my child feels homesick, how will the staff help him cope? How many children do you expect in his age group? If an older sibling attends this camp, can they spend time together?

He tells you he’s interested. It’s important to ask preschoolers how they feel. Start a positive conversation about camp. Share your own memories from camp and talk about some of the great things he might do as a camper. Ask if he’d like to attend. If it’s a big yes, he’s probably ready. If he’s nervous about a few things, keep the conversation going. You can decide together whether this is the right year to start.

He is comfortable in loud spaces. Is your kid a champ when attending baseball games? Chances are, he’ll do great in a busy, noisy summer camp environment. His ability to remain unruffled when crowds get excited shows he’s big enough to handle—and enjoy—an energetic group of kids.

You are ready. If you know your child is ready for camp, be sure to tell him so. Young children need parents to set the tone in new situations. “If you feel confident in those running the camp and their abilities—and if you convey that confidence to your child—he will follow your lead,” Melton says. Explain that camp is a safe and fun place to be and that the counselors will take good care of him. Your preschooler will mirror your conviction. v Anne Malinoski is an award-winning contributing writer and mother of two boys. She spent her college summers as a camp counselor. Go purple team!

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Birch Aquarium Merge scientific exploration with hands-on fun and learning at Birch Aquarium Program Highlights Birch Aquarium’s week-long Summer Learning Adventure Camps merge scientific exploration with hands-on fun and learning. From the classroom to the seashore, the aquarium’s accredited camps invite young ocean enthusiasts, ages 4-15, to investigate marine habitats, create ocean art projects, learn about diverse careers in oceanography, and combine science with water sports, all while making new friends and memories. Campers age 4-7 explore Birch Aquarium, make ocean crafts, and dive into science experiments. For ages 8-15 and above, campers are eligible to attend both aquarium-based and off-site camps. Off-site camps meet at the beach, where snorkeling, surfing, and boogie boarding are interwoven with opportunities to enter Scripps Oceanography laboratories, speak with scientists, and get a close up view of world-class oceanographic experiments. There’s always something new to inspire and explore with Summer Learning Adventure Camp! Dates & Times June 24-August 23: week-long half-day and full-day camps available. Ages 4-15 Rates & Discounts $200-500 per week, Financial Aid available. Area La Jolla

2300 Expedition Way La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: 858 534-3474 mailto:aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu www.aquarium.ucsd.edu https://www.facebook.com/BirchAquarium/

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Hugh Haller

WHY

CAMP

MATTERS Families used to live in

communities, but by keeping kids inside, we have lost a real sense of “neighborhood.” So, how do we reestablish that sense of camaraderie and equip children with the skills and confidence they need to tackle changes in the world? One way is to start with a positive camp experience, which provides children with the opportunity to learn important lessons about community, character building, skill development and an appreciation for the outdoors. Camp promotes community. It creates a great space that shows kids how to live together and care for one another. There are traditions, boundaries and rules. Camp is a place where kids can “practice” growing up, stretching their social, emotional and physical muscles outside the safety of their immediate family. This is what childhood is supposed to do and arguably used to do more organically. Camp teaches critical thinking. We need really strong problem solvers in

the next century. Kids need science, math and biology, of course, but without the ability to relate, connect, empathize or inspire innovation, how will they be able to make a difference? Camp embraces the natural environment. Camp is one big outdoor science lab. Why should we expect future generations to care about protecting the planet if they do not really experience it? Kids need to catch frogs in the pond, get lost among the trees, and feel the wind and rain on their faces to understand the importance of these things. We want this generation to see the awe-inspiring aurora borealis gaze at stars in the dark of the night. Camp creates future leaders. The camp experience offers kids a microcosm of what leadership feels like in the real world through contact with camp directors, counselors and multi-generational staff. Kids also get opportunities to practice being leaders themselves—trip leader, team leader, cabin leader and the list goes on.

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Camp is an equal opportunity canvas. There is no hierarchy when it comes to a particular racial, ethnic or socioeconomic group. Nobody is left out. Everyone participates. Camp has a lasting impact. One of the greatest gifts a family can give a child is a sense of success and achievement. Camp teaches kids how to be active participants, ask questions, ask for help and try new things. They leave understanding that it’s OK to feel a little uncomfortable sometimes, because that’s typically what happens when you learn by trial and error. Camp embraces an “I can” attitude. Ultimately, kids need camp because it mirrors what they will face in the real world. Camp is not just a series of frivolous activities. We often think if it looks like fun it must be unimportant, but “fun” is a young person’s “work”— to learn, to grow, to be productive, creative and happy. If kids don’t do that work, they will not develop into wellrounded adults. v Hugh Haller is the president of the Camping and Education Foundation. Learn more at www.campingedu.org.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of East County Summer Camp for youth first through fifth graders! Program Highlights Our summer camp runs 7am-6pm, Monday through Friday and is $90 a week. Camp includes themed weeks, dress up days, arts and crafts, sports, a state-of-the-art technology center and much more! Stop by today to get a tour of our club! Great Futures Start Here!

Dates & Times 7:00am-6:00pm Ages First Graders who are six years old or older to all fifth graders! Rates & Discounts $90 a week Area La Mesa

7600 Junior High Dr. La Mesa, CA 91941 Phone: 619-303-0838 mailto:brandie@bgcec.org www.bgcec.org https://www.facebook.com/BGCEastCounty/

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Scripps Performing Arts Academy Musical Theatre and Summer Dance Camps to Create Memories that Last a Lifetime Program Highlights Summer is the perfect time for children to explore their creative side and fall in love with the Performing Arts at the Scripps Performing Arts Academy (SPAA). Founded by Executive Director Angela Amoroso, SPAA offers a nurturing and caring environment with year-round opportunities for students of all ages and experience levels. This summer your child will be creating memories that will last a lifetime! Through-out the week, campers will experience acting, singing and dancing, arts and crafts for props, scenery and costume design. Each camp ends the week with a performance in our On-Site Black Box Theatre where family and friends are invited to come and watch the show. This year, SPAA is offering several creative camps such as We Will Rock You Camp where campers get to experience SPAA’s first ever ROCK CONCERT! There is also a Practically Poppin’s camp where students get to learn how to spell and sing, “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!” Make your own Music Video and so MUCH more! Check out our website for our full schedule. We also offer Ballet Intensive and Theatre Conservatory programs for advanced students. And Summer Dance classes for children of all ages and abilities! Join us for the BEST Summer Camp Experience EVER!!! Dates & Times June-August Full Day and Half Day all Camps by the Week Ages 3.5-18 years Rates & Discounts Weeklong Camps start at $175 depending on the monthly discount Area Scripps Ranch and Carmel Valley

9920 Scripps Lake Drive and 3880 Valley Centre Drive 92130 Phone: 858-444-6464

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Del Cerro Tennis Club

Junior Tennis and Swim Summer Camps. Sign up Now!

Program Highlights Del Cerro Tennis Club is excited to offer Junior Tennis and Swim Summer Camps to our members and the public. Summer Camps will include tennis instruction, swim, games, snacks and fun. The day will begin with a warm up and yoga stretches followed by drills, instruction, a lunch break and time to relax in our beautiful pool and spa. Visit our website to view the facility and get more information. See You at the Club! Dates & Times June 17th to August 17th, Monday - Friday Ages 5 to 16 years old Rates & Discounts $165 - $375 Area Mission Valley East

4956 Waring Rd. San Diego, CA 92120 Phone: 619-501-7983 mailto:Tennis@DCTC.com www.DCTC.com https://www.facebook.com/DelCerroTennisClub/ 22 • SanDiegofamily.com • Digital Camp & Summer Programs Guide 2019

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Journey Community Church A week of incredibly fun and exciting games, music and field trips Program Highlights Come one, come all! We are celebrating our 10th Anniversary of Summer Fun Camp in a very BIG way! Think Big Top! Through out the week we will have an amazing carnival day with games, pony rides and a petting zoo, incredible field trips, a mesmerizing day of magic, and our ever popular dye wars! We’ll sing and dance during worship, play outdoor games and do lots of fun crafts. Most importantly we’ll learn all about Jesus and how he can do incredible things through us! Dates & Times July 9–12, 9 am to 3 pm Ages Completed Kinder through 4th Grade Rates & Discounts $125 Area La Mesa

8363 Center Dr. Suite 6C La Mesa, CA 91942 Phone: 619-464-4544 mailto:kelsey@journeycom.org www.journeycommunitychurch.com/sfc/ https://www.facebook.com/journeycc

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AR Workshop San Diego DIY Crafts and Camps 4 kids Program Highlights Sign up your creative and crafty kids for the perfect camp at AR Workshop, where Pinterest comes to life! We create a different project every day — choose from wood signs, photo frames, canvas pillows, canvas bags, and more. Children learn basic tool skills and safety, work with raw materials while expanding their creativity, building confidence, and creating memories. At camp, they’ll make friends and craft beautiful, useful projects that you’ll love for them to bring home! Dates & Times Weekly starting June 17, 9:30-12 Ages 8-14 Rates & Discounts Week-long Camps start at $180. Ask about Mom’s Night Out discounts. Area University Ave., Hillcrest

1010 University Ave C211 San Diego CA

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Engineering For Kids

We call it STEM. Your child calls it fun! #InventYourSummer

Program Highlights Engineering For Kids Camps offer innovation, imagination, and fun learning. Kids design, create, test, and improve solutions to real world engineering challenges. Each camp is inquiry based and presents S.T.E.M. related projects designed to be thoughtful, engaging and hands-on. Our programs teach more than just technology, but also problem solving, courage to explore the unknown and a love of learning which are skills for life. Dates & Times June 24 thru August 9, morning and afternoon options Ages 5-12 Rates & Discounts Rates are location and camp dependent Area Mission Hills, La Jolla, UTC

Francis Parker School 4201 Randolph Street, San Diego, CA 92103 Gillespie School 7380 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 Phone: 858-775-0305 mailto:sdcentral@engineeringforkids.net www.engineeringforkids.net/sandiegocentral https://www.facebook.com/EngineeringForKids 28 â&#x20AC;˘ SanDiegofamily.com â&#x20AC;˘ Digital Camp & Summer Programs Guide 2019

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TechKnowHow

Our camps teach students technology skills through fun, engaging and dynamic projects Program Highlights A perfect way for students to learn valuable, real-world technology skills through fun and engaging projects. Our week-long Summer Camps include Engineering with LEGO® gears and motors, Robotics with LEGO EV3® and WeDo®, Programming with Java and Python, and Game Coding with Scratch®. TechKnowHow® has been teaching tech skills to students since 1994. Our program recently received awards from parents including: Best Technology Camp, Best Technology School or Program, and Best Math or Science Support. Students build unique projects with LEGO® elements such as motors, gears and remotes. Many can be programmed with robotics software. All are a blast to play with - kids race projects up and down ramps, through obstacle courses, and in games with other campers. Learn Python and Java in an engaging way through game making, art and animation projects. Students master the key concepts of computer science, from using loops and conditional statements, to defining variables, and creating classes. They explore the code by customizing projects and creating their own original programs. Dates & Times Weekly camps from June 10 - August 16 Full-day camps from 9 am-3:30 pm Half-day camps from 9 am-12 pm and 12:30-3:30 pm Ages 5-15 Rates & Discounts Half-day: $215/wk Full-day: $390/wk Full-day Coding: $420/wk Multi-camp/Sibling Savings! Register for 3 or more camps at $348/wk Area Encinitas, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Point Loma and La Jolla

553 Pilgrim Drive, Suite D Foster City, CA 94404

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Camp Stevens Camp Stevens inspires, challenges, and empowers personal, social, and environmental transformation. Program Highlights Wonder and adventure await! Through Camp Stevens’s unique Adventure Group model, which offers a dynamic schedule, dozens of activity options, a 1:3 staff to camper ratio, and unparalleled access to nature (and away from screens!), no week at Camp Stevens is ever the same — and we love it that way! Whether playing a lawn game, on a sunset hike, or taking a shot at archery, every moment is an intentional opportunity to make friends, develop self-esteem and confidence, and safely experience the outdoors. Or, venture off camp, bringing the magic of camp community into a new context with a Camp Stevens Wilderness Trip. Challenge yourself to try something new, or participate in a favorite adventure. Wilderness Trips are led by experienced staff and guides. These adventures are accessible to first timers but campers should already feel comfortable camping and in the outdoors. This year, we are sea kayaking around Catalina Island, surfing, rock climbing, and backpacking across San Diego County, and going on a six-day backpacking trip. Dates & Times Adventure Session 1 (6 days, Ages 8–15): June 30–July 5 Adventure Session 2 (6 days, Ages 8–15): July 7–July 12 Adventure Session 3: Mini-Camp (4 days, Ages 7–12): July 14–July 17 Adventure Session 4 (6 days, Ages 8–15): July 21–July 26 Adventure Session 5 (6 days, Ages 8–15): July 28–August 2 International Odyssey (7 days, Ages 12–17): August 4–August 10 Sea Kayaking (7 days, Ages 13–17): July 6–July 12 On the Road (7 days, Ages 13–17): July 20–July 26 Backpacking (6 days, Ages 13–17): July 29–August 3 Ages 7-17, depending on session Rates & Discounts Camp Stevens offers a tiered pricing structure, allowing families to choose the price which best meets their budget. Camp fees are confidential and each camper receives exactly the same, stellar experience regardless of price paid. Rates for Adventure Sessions 1, 2, 4, 5, and International Odyssey: Price A: $755 Price B: $680 Price C: $605 Session 3: Mini-Camp Rates Price A: $395 Price B: $320 Price C: $245 Sea Kayaking and On the Road Rates: Price A: $795 Price B: $720 Price C: $645 Backpacking Rates: Price A: $695 Price B: $620 Price C: $545 Additional discounts are available for families sending more than one camper. Contact the Camp Stevens office for details. Camperships – scholarships to camp – are available to families with additional need. Area Eastern San Diego County, Julian

1108 Banner Rd. Julian, CA 92036 Phone: 760-765-0028

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University of San Diego- Campus Recreation Summer Youth Swim Lessons and All Sports Day Camp

Program Highlights Swim Lessons: Our summer Learn to Swim program includes four two-week sessions running from June – August. Lessons are Monday - Thursday of each week and for 30-mins each lesson. Certified American Red Cross instructors teach swim lessons. At USD, we maintain small class sizes to maximize the attention each student will receive. We offer a wide range of aquatic classes to meet most age levels, including Pre-K (3 – 4 years old) and Learn to Swim (LTS) youth lessons (5 – 16 years old). There are different max capacities set for each class level. All Sports Camp: Looking for a great location for your children to have fun, be active, learn and improve their athletic skills this summer? Come join us in a positive, caring and fun environment where kids will learn from USD athletes: Soccer, Basketball, Tball/Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Swimming, Capture the Flag, Frisbee golf, Yoga and more! USD’s All-Sports Camp provides kids with a unique opportunity to experience a wide array of recreational activities while learning sportsmanship, teamwork and a better understanding of each sport. Dates & Times Camp times and dates vary- please review our online schedule for detailed information. Ages Preschool (must be at least 4 years old) - 8th grade Rates & Discounts Rates vary- please review our online schedule for detailed information. *Special early bird registration discount valid through 4/18/19. Area Mission Valley, Linda Vista

5998 Alcala Park San Diego 92110 Phone: 619-260-7751 mailto:campusrecreation@sandiego.edu www.sandiego.edu/campusrecreation/summer-swim.php www.facebook.com/usdcampusrec/

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Bilingual Kids Ultimate Language Camps

Spanish, Mandarin, and ESL Full Immersion Summer Camps at Balboa Park

Fun, Educational and Safe! Program Highlights Full Immersion Summer Camps designed to optimize success in foreign language acquisition. The program is led by qualified native teachers. We strongly believe that children learn best when they are having fun. Your children will have a blast while learning and enhancing their language skills. The camp is conducted with a uniquely balanced blend of projects, classroom activities, indoor and outdoor activities, cultural units, music, games, and strong conversational skills. *Daily field trips to Balboa Park museums and San Diego Zoo. All activities are conducted in the target language of choice. All levels welcomed! Campers will be separated by age group as well as language proficiency. The camp is educational, progressive, safe and fun! We conclude each week with a party and you will be astonished at how much your children will learn while having a blast!!! Dates & Times June 17- August 16. 9 weekly sessions. Full day (8 am-4 pm), Half day (8 am-12 pm), Single-day option available. Ages 4–14 Rates & Discounts Returning Student Discount, Sibling Discount, Multi-week Discount Area The San Diego Chess Club in Balboa Park

2225 Sixth Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: 619-366-3098 mailto:sharonz@bilingualkids-sd.com www.bilingualkids-sd.com/Home.html www.facebook.com/BilingualKidsSD/

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