DAY CAMPS

Bear Creek Community Center

15685 Forest Hill Dr., Boulder Creek 831.338.4144 bcrpd.org

All day summer camp in the redwoods. Daily swimming with certified lifeguards and a fun engaging team. Best way to spend your summer and make new friends! Register online at bcrpd.org

Cabrillo Extension Summer Youth Program

6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos 831.479.6331 extension@cabrillo.edu extension.cabrillo.edu/youth

Our camps provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children to explore and grow. We offer diverse, high-quality content for developing young brains and growing young bodies. Join us for camps in one of six areas of exploration: Creative Culinary; Leadership & Personal Success; Science and Exploration; Computers & Technology; Creative Arts; or Sports & Play. Block scheduling lets you choose the activities that fit your camper’s interests and fill a full week with all-day camp activities. Just like an a la carte menu, you have choices! Join us for one week, or all summer long!

Cabrillo Youth Chorus Summer Voice Camp CabrilloYouthChorus.org

This week-long camp (July 31–August 4) will give your child an unforgettable experience as they put together an original musical performance! Children ages 8 to 18 learn music theory and musicianship; participate in dance, improvisation, and rhythm games; play recorders, Orff, and other instruments; and perform in musical theater. No experience is needed – just a love of singing! For more information, check out our website, contact us at cyc.staffers@gmail.com, or call 831.824.4023.

Camp Kayetz 831.201.4740 tbeaptos.org/camp-kayetz.html

Camp Kayetz offers a wholesome, inclusive, Jewish day camp experience to campers ages 6-15. June 19-July 14, 2023 9am-3pm. Camp meets at Temple Beth El in Aptos with weekly field trips including Raging Waters, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, beach trips and camping in the redwoods at Henry Cowell. Come for the summer fun; stay for the friendships! Email Jess Mitchell with questions: JMitchell@tbeaptos.org

CYT Santa Cruz 216 Mt. Hermon Rd Suite E, Scotts Valley 831.239.3821 cytsantacruz.org

We create a hands-on theater experience focused on building performance skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. CYT Summer 2023 presents two different camps, “Off to Neverland” (one-week camp) for kids ages 4 -14 and “Music Man Jr.” (three week camp) for kids ages 8 -18 including a weekend of Broadway style performances!

Four Points Youth Camp

Two locations:

Orchard School, 2288 Trout Gulch Rd, Aptos Siltanen Park, 127 Vine Hill School Rd, Scotts Valley kaseylindemann@FourPointsYouthCamp.com

FourPointsYouthCamp.com

Four Points Youth Camp is a summer day camp with activities designed to broaden every camper’s horizon. Serving campers in grades K-8, our activities include sports, arts and crafts, technology, and traditional camp games. These activities are designed to cater to each age group. With new unique themes each week, every camp session is a fresh experience.

Growing Social 408.914.0552

Growingsocial.org info@growingsocial.org r=gscalicchenrycowellgscamp.org hcgsdaycamp@gmail.com

Growing Social is a highly therapeutic, educational outdoor program offering Summer Camps and school year services to those with social learning differences (including Social Communication Disorder, Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ADD, social anxiety, and those without a formal diagnosis). Farm animals, gardening, cooking, and other creative group activities are utilized to teach and practice social learning concepts. In small groups, students are carefully matched by age (K-young adult) and skill level. Social vocational and camp counselor opportunities for teens and young adults. Sessions are taught by Stephanie Madrigal and Amy Miller, Speech and Language Pathologists.

Henry Cowell Girl Scout Day Camp htapp.campdoc.com/!/dn/login?

Looking for a fun and empowering day camp experience for girls this summer? Join us for a week of singing, crafting, hiking, creekwalking, cooking, and making new friends in the redwoods of Henry Cowell State Park, June 26-30. Girls entering 1st-7th grade in the fall of 2023 may register. Not a girl scout? Not a problem! Enroll with your registration. Camp fee is $175 which includes a T-shirt, patch, camp photos, snacks daily, lunch Friday, and dinner on Thursday for girls in 4th-7th grade.

Horse Camp at Corralitos Riding Club

1079 Green Valley Rd. Watsonville

831.461.4181 max@corralitosridingclub.com

Corralitosridingclub.com

Treat your child to five days of horse heaven this summer at Corralitos Riding Club! We’ll teach your child foundations of horsemanship, in the saddle and at the barn. Your child will learn valuable skills grooming and tacking-up a horse, as well as riding, both in the arena and on the trail. Campers will learn about horses through interactive games. We’ll practice some of the basics of showing and competing. And we’ll spend fun times together crafting and making friends. Each week ends with the Friday Finale -- The C.R.C. Camp Horse Show and Party. June 26-30 / July 17-21.

Into the Heart of Nature Tara Redwood School Campus, 5810 Prescott Rd, Soquel 831.462.9632 office@tararedwoodschool.org tararedwoodschool.org/summer-camp-2023

Into the Heart of Nature camp is located in an extraordinary setting nestled in the Nisene Marks Forest near a calm creek. We offer cooperative games, creek exploration, habitat studies, playful skits, and nature themed art. Kids explore the various elements that support all life.Tara Redwood School’s summer camp educators are highly experienced in outdoor activities and wildlife studies. Children learn social skills and kindness. Your child will make new friends, develop mindfulness, and learn how to help others. Children have access to several hiking trails for daily play and to absorb some of our core tenets for happiness through developing a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of nature to all parts of life. For children 4 to 8 years old.

Little Garden Patch Farm 4635 Fairway Drive, Soquel 831.476.0964 littlegardenpatchfarm.com

Little Garden Patch is so much more than just a farm! Our play-based, emergent program offers arts & crafts, cooking fun, outdoor play and imagination, stories & games, hands-on science and nature with gardens, farm animals, and social learning. All in a beautiful outdoor setting that includes a puppet theater, play structures, trampoline, sand & water play, outdoor stage, and picnic area. A cozy home environment and nurturing staff completes a magical childhood wonderland that parents and children love. Come see why young children say, “Little Garden Patch Farm is the best camp I’ve ever been to!” For ages 5-8.

Mountain of Fun, Mount Madonna School 491 Summit Road, Watsonville 408.847.2717 mountmadonnaschool.org/summer

Summer day camps on Mount Madonna School’s redwood-studded campus: offering weekly Preschool Camp for ages 3-5, June 26-August 4 (3- and 5-day options); and Elementary and Middle School camps, July 10-28. Creative Arts Experience with rock band, culinary arts, visual and digital arts; Outdoor Survival Camp with a low ropes course, martial arts, hiking, astronomy, team-building and an overnight campout. Forest play, nature crafts, friends and more – unplugged, outdoors and active! Camps are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am-3:30 pm. Transportation is available from Aptos and Corralitos. Details and registration online at www. mountmadonnaschool.org/summer.

Parkour Summer Camps santacruz@parkourgenerations.com

831.266.7604

IG: @pkgensantacruz

MOVE.PLAY.EXPLORE.GROW. Allow your kids to un-plug, develop fine & gross motor skills, strength, mental fortitude, creativity, self confidence, flow through the practice of parkour/freerunning. All our coaches keep your child’s health, safety, enrichment - and fun- top of mind! And are qualified by ADAPT; CPR, ACE, AFFA, SafeSport, & CPR certified. Summer Camps in June, July and Aug. Level up your summer, make new friends and make your world a playground with Parkour Generations! Questions? Shoot us an email anytime; santacruz@ parkourgenerations.com We look forward to helping you learn to Master Your Movement ™️ at PARKOUR GENERATIONS Santa Cruz.

Kennolyn Camps 8205 Hacienda Lane, Soquel 831.479.6714 www.kennolyncamps.com

Ready to get your child away from technology and into a nourishing community in the great outdoors? On 450 acres of privately owned redwood forest only 4 miles from town Kennolyn Day Camp is just a short bus ride away. Your child will thrive in this fun, active, supportive environment. And after a day of exploring the fields, pond, and miles of trails, they’ll be happy-tired after each fun day! Nowhere else in the local region will you find a more complete, authentic summer day camp experience. Just ask your friends and neighbors.

Kuumbwa Jazz Camp extension.cabrillo.edu/youth kuumbwajazz.org/education

Registration for Kuumbwa’s annual Jazz Camp is now open! Jazz Camp is a performance-based day camp for students grades 8-12. Featuring nine days of collaboration, learning, and listening, this camp covers all aspects of jazz theory and appreciation, and will help students grow as musicians. Camp concludes with a performance on the famous

Kuumbwa Jazz Center stage. Dates: June 12 – June 23, 2023. Location: Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, VAPA Complex. Times: Grades 8-9 attend from 9 AM-12 PM; grades 10-12 attend from 11 AM-2 PM.Jazz Camp Concert: Friday, June 23 at Kuumbwa Jazz Center. You can register for the camp online.

No Trace contactus@notraceshop.com

NoTraceShop.com

Sign up now for summer sewing camps for kids! Kids will have fun making bags, accessories, & more. Lessons designed for beginners & beyond. For ages 8 & up. June 12 to June 15 & July 17 to July 20. Head to NoTraceShop.com/events for details & to reserve your child’s spot.

Redwood Music Camps info@CommunityMusicSchool.org

CommunityMusicSchool.org

Young musicians explore the music of Ireland, Scotland, and more! For players of violin, viola, flute, penny whistle, pipes, recorder, harp, guitar, mandolin, ukulele, accordion, small keyboards, and cello. Students practice in instrument-specific groups, and with the entire ensemble. Teen Camp (June 12-17) is a one-week sleepover camp for ages 12-18 in Aptos. Kid Camp (July 31-Aug 4) is a one-week day camp for ages 7-13 in Scotts Valley. Information and registration is online at CommunityMusicSchool.org.

Santa Cruz Bible Church

440 Frederick St. Santa Cruz

831.429.1162 santacruzbible.org

This summer we have an exciting kids’ day camp June 12-15 for all kids ages 5 - 5th grade! The camp will run 9am - noon daily, with music, crafts, outside games, skits, and more! Sign up on our website starting in April! Join us weekly for Sunday morning services at 10am. Our Food Pantry runs Tuesdays 10am - Noon, and Thursdays Noon - 1pm.

City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department

831.420.5270

Register for our popular summer camps and junior guards for a fun-filled summer. Get moving with Skatedogs Skateboarding Camp, World Cup Soccer Camp, and SUP Camp. Create art or expand your knowledge with science and STEAM camps. Visit santacruzparksandrec.com to view the Summer Activity Guide in Spanish and English. Online registration opens Saturday, April 15, and Monday, April 17 for phone registration for the City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation summer programs.

Santa Cruz Soccer Camp

831.246.1517 santacruzsoccercamp.com

For over 30 years our vision of joy and adventure remains. Almost all coaches have been young players who joined the harmony and magic of the camp and have graduated through our Leadership Development Program. From the inspiration and resonance experienced at Delaveaga Park during 10- week-long summer camps, the coaches and directors are in service to the new paradigm celebrating the Evolution of competition.

Santa Cruz SPCA

2601 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz 831.566.3753 alisons@spcasc.org spcasc.org/events/spca-summer-camp-2023

Our 2023 camp theme is “Save the Earth and its Animals.” Students will investigate how small changes can improve the lives of animals. They will learn how hard animals work to survive while the environment changes. Our Teens will experience how a shelter operates and try out different shelter roles.

Steve & Kate’s Camp Spring Hill School

250 California St, Santa Cruz 831.271.6229 steveandkatescamp.com/santa-cruz

Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Kids choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, maker crafts, baking, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment and tackle the challenges of the world with creativity and confidence. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations are required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. Either way, any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks & all hours (8 am–6 pm) included.

The Studio School of Classical Ballet

2800 South Rodeo Gulch Road, Soquel 831.477.1606 emily@scbt.org

SCBT.org

Give your little ones a summer of fun with The Studio School of Classical Ballet’s Summer Ballet Camps!

Featuring 4 weeks with 4 themes, each day will feature a variety of dance classes, exercises, and activities for your little dancer to enjoy. Monday - Friday, 10am-12pm. Visit SCBT.org for more information.

Web of Life Field (WOLF) School

220 Cloister Ln, Aptos 831.684.0148

WOLF School’s Summer Nature Day Camp offers a science and nature theme all week and an outdoor adventure every day! Kids will experience redwood trail walks, music, camp arts & crafts, cooperative games, science activities, and more, plus field trips to Nisene Marks State Park. Sample themes are: Solar Art, Survival, Creek, Animals, Plants, and Natural History. WOLF School’s educational nature camps inspire kids to experience the outdoors, connect to nature, build healthy relationships, and gain awareness of their impact on environment and community—all in a fun camp setting led by our knowledgeable, friendly, and energetic naturalists.

Residential Camps

Mount Hermon

37 Conference Drive, Mount Hermon 831.335.4466 mounthermon.org

Mount Hermon is a Christian camp and conference center located in the stunning redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. We offer a wide variety of programs for individuals, families, and groups, including overnight summer camps for children and youth, retreats for adults, our beloved Family Camp program, and day adventures such as zip lining and challenge courses for the whole family. Mount Hermon has been in operation for over 100 years and has a long-standing tradition of providing a welcoming and transformative experience for its guests. Check out our website for a full list of offerings available this summer!