meals/day, transportation, camp t-shirt, photo yearbook & all activities

ADVENTURE AWAITS!

FIND YOUR CHILD’S BESTSUMMER ADVENTURE AT THEY!

SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Adventure in Time Travel! This summer we are traveling through history and creating the future in a safe, healthy atmosphere— emphasizing achievement and a sense of belonging—that includes Sports • Outdoor Activities • STEAM Activities • Field Trips • Character Development • Community Service Projects & more!

5-day-a-week camps begin: June 6, 2022 Cost: Varies based on your selected schedule Location: On school campuses

SPECIALTY CAMPS

YMCA specialty camps during seasonal school breaks allow kids to make new friends while learning new sports or having fun with arts, sciences, swimming and more.

Camps begin: June 2022 Location: YMCA Fitness Centers Ages: 4 and up Cost: Varies based on your selected camp and schedule

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

Pack your bags for a week of excitement at YMCA Overnight Camps while making friends, exploring nature, experiencing adventures and engaging in activities (i.e., hiking, archery, canoeing, campfires). Two locations are available this year:

Camp E.L.K. Location: Wrightwood, CA Ages: 8-17 (Entering 3rd-12th grades) Session #1: June 26-July 1, 2022 Session #2: July 10-15, 2022 Session #3: July 24-29, 2022 Cost: $695. Includes 6 days/5 nights, 3 meals/day, transportation, camp t-shirt, photo yearbook & all activities

Camp Oakes Location: Big Bear, CA Ages: 8-17 (Entering 3rd-12th grades) Session: July 16-23, 2022 Cost: $745 – Cost includes: 8 days/7 nights 3 meals/day, transportation, camp t-shirt, photo yearbook & all activities

ESPORTS CAMP

Does your child like to play video games? This engaging program offers curriculum-based learning that gives purpose to gaming time. Each session provides: • Gaming improvement strategies • Teamwork & communication skills • Physical & mental wellness exercises • Goal-setting techniques • Access to an experienced Esports coaches & the highest level of

Esports equipment • Skills in Fortnite, Rocket League,

League of Legends, Smash Bros. & more • Opportunities and strategies to

“LEVEL UP” to advance to the Club

Team

Camps begin: Run year-round Location: Laguna Niguel YMCA Esports Facility Ages: 8-14 Cost: Varies based on your selected schedule

• 49er Youth Sports Camp at CSULB

1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach (562) 985-4049, www.csulb.edu/summer-camps All-sports camp for boys and girls ages 5-13, includes instruction in a variety of sports, such as archery, basketball, gymnastics, bowling, soccer, softball, hockey, tennis, golf, volleyball, dance, physical fitness, track and field, and swim lessons. Each student will be assigned to one of four age groups. Assignment will be based upon the chronological age of each camper. Each activity will be selected for its contribution to the needs and abilities of the group. 2022 sessions: June 20 - July 15 and July 18 - August 12, Monday - Friday, 1-5 p.m. $625. Space is limited and confirmed for the first 450 campers with a completed application and payment. Online registration and credit card payment only. Morning programs are available for parents seeking all-day activities. See ad on page 15.

• Acting Out

Long Beach (562) 901-0111, www.actingoutcamp.com Their camp program celebrates creativity through a series of drama skills workshops. Improvisation, musical theater, monologue work, scene study, theater games, stage combat, and so much more. Acting Out is for campers, ages 7-17, involved in other theater programs, as well as those new to acting. They challenge every camper according to their comfort level. At the end of each session they have an in-person showcase for family and friends. Three weeks offered, full or half day, sign up for one or all: June 2024, July 11-15, and August 8-12. Visit website for schedule of classes, ongoing workshops and private coaching. Inquire about camp safety measures and guidelines. See ad on page 6.

• Adventure Awaits! Find Your Child’s Best Summer Adventure at the Y!

www.ymcaoc.org This summer, the YMCA is offering a large variety of camps and activities for children ages 4-14 across Orange County. Camps include summer day camp (on school campuses), sports camps, esports camps, overnight “sleepaway” camps, and more! Find your child’s best summer adventure at the Y! See ad on page 3.

• Alamitos Bay Yacht Club Summer Sailing Camp

7201 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (562) 434-9955, www.abyc.org Summer sailing camp is offered for ages 8-18. Participants learn to rig their own sailboat, sail on their own, and eventually participate in a race. They also learn how weather, wind, and a sailboat work. On days with no wind, there will be beach activities like capture the flag and paddle boarding for the kids to socialize with their new friends. Sailors will learn to sail in Alamitos Bay in “Sail Cubes,” a plastic version of the Optimist. They will graduate to the ‘Optimist’ or the ‘Naples Sabot’ (both one-person boats for children under the age of 15). Classes will also be offered in the ‘Club Flying Junior’ (a two-person boat for teens), and the ‘Laser’ (a one-person boat for teens). Monday – Friday, June 20 – August 12 (no camp on June 24, July 4, July 8, or July 15). See ad on page 17.

• Aliso Viejo Recreation & Community Services Summer Camps

100 Park Ave., Aliso Viejo (949) 425-2550, www.CampAV.org Wrangle Up Some Fun with the City of Aliso Viejo

View even more summer camps at kidsguidemagazine.com

STEM • Arts • Theater • Sports • Animals & More! Summer Camps! Get ready for a wild ride because the City of Aliso Viejo has curated the perfect summer camp offerings for youth, ages 3-17. Your child will be moving, creating, performing, and discovering all summer long in over 180 camp options. A great option for summer fun is the City Day Camp which includes a full day of camp running from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Aliso Viejo Ranch. Each week includes an excursion, swimming at Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center, park visits, crafts, games, and so much fun! Saddle up for summer and visit CampAV. org to register today! See ad on page 11.

Alpert JCC Camp Komaroff Summer Day Camp

3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, www.alpertjcc.org Camp Komaroff is your camp of choice for social, emotional and academic development, wrapped in programs and excursions that promote physical health and provide a safe, supportive environment for children. Campers enjoy weekly age-appropriate field trips, swimming every day with a lifeguardadministered swim safety test, as well as sports, arts and crafts, computers, cooking, and music throughout the day. This summer, campers can look forward to theme parks, dance workshops, science experiments, animal encounters, and dress-up days! Camp Komaroff runs from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mondays - Fridays, June 27 - August 22, and welcomes campers of all backgrounds.

• Arts & Learning Conservatory Theatre & Music Summer Camps

151 Kalmus Drive, G3, Costa Mesa (714) 728-7100, www.artsandlearning.org Build confidence and creativity for life with Summer Theater and Music Camps. The program features songs from the newest musicals and innovative instrumental instruction! Camps include: Hamilton Camp - Theatre games, choreography, and songs from the musical, culminating in a finale performance. June 27 - July 1, 9 a.m. - noon, ages 9-12. Encanto Camp - Students explore their unique gifts like the characters in the movie, learn choreography to songs from the soundtrack, and create Colombian-inspired crafts. Final day of camp features a showcase for families. June 27 - July 1, 9 a.m. - noon, ages 4-8. Musical Theater Revue Camp I and II - Students focus on acting, choreography,

SUMMER CAMPS Fun & Safe