150+ awesome summer camps

• Acting Out Summer Stock & Workshops

(562) 901-0111, www.actingoutcamp.com

Their 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 students, ages 7-17, involved in other theater programs, as well as those new to acting. They challenge every actor according to their comfort level. At the end of each session they have an in-person showcase for family and friends. Three weeks are offered, full or half day, sign up for one or all: June 19-23, July 17-21, and August 7-11. Twoday workshops also available: Advanced, July 6-7; and Variety Show, August 23-24. Visit the website for a schedule of classes, ongoing workshops and private coaching. See ad on page 28.

• Alamitos Bay Yacht Club Summer Sailing Camp

7201 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach (562) 434-9955, www.abyc.org

Summer sailing camp 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 learn to sail in Alamitos Bay in Sail Cubes, a plastic version of the Optimist. They will graduate to the Optimist, a one-person boat 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). Two sessions: June 19 - July 13, and July 17 - August 11. Registration deadline: June 12. See ad on page 11.

• Aliso Viejo Recreation & Community Services 100 Park Ave., Aliso Viejo (949) 425-2550, www.CampAV.org

Say aye-aye to summer camps in Aliso Viejo! It’s time to set sail for a summer adventure because the City of Aliso Viejo has curated the perfect summer camp offerings for youth ages 2-17. Your child will be moving, creating, and discovering all sum- mer long in over 200 camp options! A great option for summer fun is the Aliso Viejo 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 more! Find treasure in the form of summer memories by visiting CampAV.org to register today! See ad on page 3.

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• Art Steps

1525 Mesa Verde Drive E, #119, Costa Mesa

18212 Imperial Hwy., Yorba Linda

24741 Alicia Pkwy., Suite G, Laguna Hills (714) 524-2248, www.artstepsclasses.com

Fill your school breaks with art! Fine art day camps, offered in half-day options, with something for every young artist. At Art Steps, young children explore in many media, such as cartooning, clay, 3D perspective and beyond; while teens of all levels enjoy indepth focus on figure drawing and portraiture, Anime fine points and much more. Their friendly teachers provide plenty of fun. Online camps are also available, visit www.ArtStepsAtHome.com, or call (714) 465-5292. See ad on page 12.

• 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 Theatre and Music Camps. Camps include: Moana (ages 8-12), June 19-23; Mario (ages 5-8), June 19-30; Encanto Education Experience (ages 5-8), June 26-30; Puffs (ages 12-17), July 10-21; Advanced Summer Band Camp (grades 4-8), July 10-14; Hamilton Educational Experience (ages 1117), July 10-21; Advanced Summer Strings Camp (grades 4-8), July 17-21; The Lion King Experience (ages 5-11), July 24-28 and July 31 - August 4; Beginning Guitar (grades 4-8), July 24-28; Drumming for Kids (ages 5-7), July 31 - August 4; and Beginner Snare Drum Techniques (grades 4-8), July 31 - August 4. Visit the website for camp descriptions. See ad on page 13.

Aviation Summer Camps in Long Beach and Riverside (562 ) 252-6722, www.aviationsummercamp.com

Students (ages 9-15) in Airman Camp design, build and fly model airplanes, fly simulators and R/C planes, and take field trips to airport resources. Campers also hear from aviation experts and tour airport facilities. Sessions: June 26 - August 31. A 45-minute flight opportunity can be added, along with a Demo Flight, where campers can fly with an instructor (mom or dad can come along, too!). Ask about their new camp in Riverside at Flabob Airport! Expert instructors will teach everything from the basics of flight to more advanced topics like aircraft performance and navigation, plus campers have an opportunity to fly the plane. $420 per session. Extra fee for flight opportunities.

Award-Winning South Coast Repertory’s Conservatory Summer Acting Workshop

655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa (714) 708-5577, www.scr.org

Kids and teens (grades 3-12) build confidence and self-esteem in a safe and welcoming setting. The fun-filled, two-week camps are designed for students new to SCR and introduce them to solving creative problems through inspiration and innovation! Each day begins with an invigorating warm-up, followed interactive instruction in voice, movement, character development and more––led by SCR’s staff of theatre professionals. The final hour is spent with special guests who bring to life various aspects of theatre, such as design, improvisation, combat, singing and playwriting––it’s something different every day. The two-week camp concludes with students sharing their work onstage for invited family and friends. Sessions: July 10-21 or July 24 - August 4.

Barnyard Buddies Summer Camp

Lakewood Equestrian Center

11369 East Carson St., Lakewood https://barnyard-buddies.mailchimpsites.com

Join Barnyard Buddies for summer fun and learn what it’s like to be a farmer in the city! Summer Camp offers a hands-on farming and equestrian experience for children (ages 3-7). Campers will learn how to properly care for nearly a dozen different species of farm animals, as well as how to care for and ride a pony. Camp includes daily farm animal interaction and education, arts and crafts, and horseback riding lessons. June 21 - August 4, Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - noon. $200 per week. Parent or guardian must stay on site.

Bionerds

(949) 288-1486,www.BionerdsLLC.com

Bionerds offers one-day or weekly camps from halfday to full-day, during school breaks, including summer. Camps are jam-packed with fun and hands-on biology activities for children (grades K-6) throughout Orange County. They cover vast topics of biology, including insects, plants, humans, animals, microorganisms, genetics and many more. Your child will get up-close and personal with many specimens and/or living organisms. Teachers have college degrees in Biology or related sciences/experiences, some even have graduate degrees. Bionerds is honored to be chosen Best Science Camps in Orange County by many organizations for several years in a row since 2015. They also offer after-school, in-class, homeschool, party, field trip, and Girl Scout programs.

• Chef Tech Summer Cooking Camps

3842 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach

(562) 989-2467, www.cheftechcookingschool.com

Ten weeks of hands-on cooking camps. Kids (ages 6-14) train with real chefs, learn to chop, slice, and dice, mise en place (setting up), clean as they go, and eat the fantastic dishes they have prepared. Sessions held Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4 p.m. Each camp offers unique themes that include Sweet and Savory French Kitchen, Sweet and Savory British Baking, Sweet and Savory Italian Kitchen, Cupcake Championship, and Boot Camp Cooking and Baking. Full menus are found on their website, along with registration. Birthday parties and private events are also available, along with homeschool, scout, and teen programs. Added bonus: your kids can make delicious food for you. Don’t wait! Camps sell out quickly. Visit the website for more information. See ad on page 10.

• Columbia Memorial Space Center

Space Summer Camps

12400 Columbia Way, Downey

(562) 231-1200, www.columbiaspacescience.org

Explore a variety of sciences with Space Summer Camp at Columbia Memorial Space Center. Weeklong camps include fun STEM activities for ages 8-9 and 10-12. In-person camps cost is $225 for non-members and $199 for members per week. Each week, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., campers focus on a particular theme: Astronaut Training, June 19-23; Let’s Get Chemical, June 26 - June 30; Aeronautics and Aerospace, July 10-14; and Star Wars Engineering Week, July 17-21. Young Explorers camp is designed for young children ages 6-7 years old and will be offered July 5-7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This camp will explore engineering, botany and chemistry. Young Explorer camp cost is $75 for non-members and $50 for members. See ad on page 7.

Corky Carroll’s Surf School

Summer Surf Camp

Bolsa Chica State Beach - Lifeguard Tower 18 (714) 969-3959, www.surfschool.net

Family-owned business providing a fun surfing experience for over 27 years. Campers learn ocean safety and surfing fundamentals in a fun, group setting. Wetsuits and surfboards are provided, plus everyone receives a free T-shirt. Junior Camp (ages 5+) is designed to help kids gain confidence in the water with 1:1 surfing instruction, plus social activities and beach games. Surf Camp groms (ages 8+) learn to stand up and catch waves with stepby-step instructions and a 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Surf Class (ages 10+) is for experienced kids who know how to surf, have their own equipment and want to practice with friends in a supervised setting. June 5 - August 25, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $420 (discounted for July 4th week). New for Summer 2023, option for early 8 a.m. drop off and late 2 p.m. pick up.

Creatiive Kiids Art Camps

(310) 294-5808, www.creatiivenatiive.com

Creatiive Kiids Art Camps are three to four-hour private, at-home camps designed for children to express themselves through mixed media art making, and have fun in a judgment-free, exploratory environment. Teachers encourage children to expand their artistic vision through their intentional teaching style and conscientious choices in art materials. Creatiive Kiids supports artists in their own art-making decisions, which builds confidence and leads to emotional and interpersonal learning that benefits them throughout their lives. Creatiive Natiive is thrilled to be a part of your child's art education and growth. Visit the website to submit a Camp Inquiry Form and get started! Email: kiids@creatiivenatiive.com. Instagram: @creatiivenatiivekiids.

• CSArts Academy Summer Classes at OCSA and CSArts-SGV

1010 N. Main St., Santa Ana (714) 560-0900, academy.csarts.net

Aspiring artists are invited to enroll in exciting, enriching CSArts Academy classes hosted by Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) and California

School of the Arts San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV). CSArts Academy allows students to explore their creativity and learn fundamental skills in visual arts, music, voice, dance, culinary arts, film and television, and much more! Under the guidance of OCSA and CSArts-SGV’s renowned educators, these summer classes are available for both advanced students and beginners. Classes begin in June. Visit Academy.CSArts.net to register and to view the brochure. See ad on page 13.

• Downey Parks and Recreation (562) 904-7223 www.downeyca.org/camps

Weekly summer camps for ages 6-12 are offered, June 12 - August 11 , 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., with optional extended care from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Sessions include indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, games, shows, arts, sports and lots more. Resident fee: $150 per week. Non-resident: $154 per week. $20 for extended care. Specialty camps are also available. For more information, visit their website or call (562) 904-7223. See ad on page 12.

• El Dorado Nature Center Summer Workshops

7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach (562) 570-1745, www.lbparks.org

Join the Nature Center for fun and exploration this summer! Children will experience nature through investigation, hands-on activities, games and crafts. Sessions are held 10 a.m. - noon, $100120 per week. Pre-registration is required. Preschool Sessions (ages 3-5) - Children must be potty-trained. This is not a parent participation class. Sessions include: Dino-Mite, June 19-23; Get Groovin', July 10-14; On the Lookout, July 2428; and Nature Speaks, August 7-11.

Youth Sessions (ages 5-8) - Children must have completed Kindergarten. Sessions include: Not All Heros Wear Capes, June 26-30; Make a Splash, July 7-21; The Orienteers, July 31 - August 4; and Sensational Recipes, August, 14-18.

Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy

Long Beach and Torrance www.emergingartistsmta.com

Join Emerging Artists in Long Beach or Torrance for these one and two week musical theatre camps, June 19 - August 18, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Your child will enjoy learning to sing, act, dance, craft, and more! Each student gets a role and lines in the week’s musical theme and has the opportunity to perform at the end of camp in a showcase for family and friends. Musical themes include Little Mermaid, Lion King, Seussical, Mulan and more. One week camps are $220/student for ages 3+. Two week camps are $440/student for ages 5+. Visit their website for exact dates and theme weeks.

• Fairmont Summer Programs

Locations in Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, North Tustin, and San Juan Capistrano (714) 234-2757 www.fairmontsummerprograms.com

Keep your kids curious, challenged, and connect- ed this summer. Fairmont’s award-winning summer programs offer a full line-up of educational programming—all within a safe environment that follows COVID protocols. Camp (Preschool8th Grade): High energy ACA-accredited camp experience combining education, recreation, and field trips keeps kids engaged all summer long! Summer School (Kindergarten-8th Grade): reading, writing, and math taught by Fairmont teachers and individualized to meet students where they are so they can get ahead or stay ahead when school starts this fall. High School: Dozens of forcredit UC-approved courses for high school students. See ad on page 9.

• Gate Languages Summer Camps

18700 Beach Blvd., Suite 250, Huntington Beach (714) 679-6624, www.gatelanguages.com

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to help your child learn and improve a new language? Gate offers a variety of language options, including Spanish, French, Mandarin and more. Levelbased groups are offered for kids and teens, ages 3-12. The program is led by experienced language teachers using fun and interactive teaching methods to keep your child engaged and excited about learning, from games and activities to music and movies. Camp also offers cultural immersion activities so your child can learn the customs, traditions and history of the culture. Your kids will make new friends, build confidence and have a blast while learning! Weekly enrollment, June 26 - September 1. See ad on page 20.

International City Theatre Summer Youth Conservatory

330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach

(562) 495-4595, https://ictlongbeach.org/syc

Voted Best Kids Camp of Long Beach for three years, ICT’s Summer Youth Conservatory is a fourweek program that teaches children acting, dancing, singing, and playwriting. The students will put together their own script and perform songs from your favorite Broadway shows and Disney movies! On the final day, the students will have their performance, free for all to see, on stage at the Beverly O’Neill Theater. Any level of experience is welcome. Make friends, build confidence, foster creativity, and have fun this summer! July 3-27. Monday - Friday. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Junior Keeper-for-a-Day Camps at Wild Wonders

5712 Via Montellano, Bonsall (760) 630-9230, www.wildwonders.org/zoo-camp

In Summer Zoo Camps, your animal loving children (ages 6-12) can see what being a zookeeper is all about. Your child will spend half a day with Wild Wonders' staff of biologists, life scientists, and zookeepers learning about animals from all over the world, and will help care for a selection of the 100+ exotic animals that call Wild Wonders their forever home. Camps are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 20 - August 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $90 per child.

LA Galaxy Soccer Camps

LA & Orange Counties youth.lagalaxy.com/programs

LA Galaxy Youth Development Camps provide a platform for players (boys and girls) of beginner levels to challenge themselves in an exciting environment consisting of stimulating camp games, ball mastery and tactical instruction. Campers receive coaching instruction from certified LA Galaxy Youth Coaches, two LA Galaxy Camp T-shirts, one complimentary LA Galaxy home game ticket (select matches), gift bag, certificate of completion and more. Camps are held at various fields across LA and Orange Counties. Camps are limited to 15:1 (camper to coach) ratio and registration is firstcome, first-serve. Camps take place June 12 - August 10, 9 a.m. - noon. Registration is $220-235 per camp. Visit the website for specific dates and email programs@lagalaxy.com for questions.

• Lakewood Recreation & Community Services

Monte Verde Park Summer Day Camp

4626 Shadeway Road, Lakewood (562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 www.lakewoodcity.org/recreation

Day Camp will be offered June 5 - August 25. The program, for ages 6-12, will provide supervised activities Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a 1:12 staff-to-camper ratio, with extended morning care from 7-9 a.m. and afternoon care from 4-6:30 p.m. Activities will center on a different weekly theme and include a variety of arts and crafts, outdoor sports, indoor games, and specialized activities congruent with the week’s theme, as well as a weekly excursion to a theme park or attraction. Weekly fees range from $175-220 for residents, with an additional $15 fee for non-residents. To register, visit www.lakewoodcity.org/ecatalog and search with the keyword “camp.” See ad on page 27.

• Lango Irvine Summer Camps

New Horizon Community Center

10 Marconi, Irvine (714) 864-4680, www.langokidsirvine.com

Join LangoKids Irvine for the ultimate Spanish immersion and recreational experience for your kids (ages 5-11) this summer. Campers will learn to understand the language, speak it, and ultimately love it and live it! Students spend their time having fun, being engaged, and taking pretend trips to different destinations in Latin America and Europe. Each week is a new destination. Without lost luggage and jet lag, campers are able to “visit” new places and learn about different traditions, recreation, and cuisine. Each week ends with water games for campers and a presentation for parents, family, and friends. Camps, June 19 - August 4, are offered in full and half-day sessions. Scholarships are available. Visit the website for weekly themes. See ad on page 12.

Lil' Chef School

15435 Jeffery Road, #132, Irvine (949) 679-8390, www.lilchefschool.com

Beat the Heat in their Cool Kitchen! Whether your child likes to bake, create, roast, sauté, fry, or just blend, they have a camp for all interests. Camps are organized into three age groups so all chefs team up with their peers: Tiny Chefs, ages 4-6; Lil’ Chefs, ages 7-9; and Teen Chefs, ages 10 and older. All chefs get to taste everything they cook and all recipes will be sent home for later preparation. Register online. Weeklong camps run June 5 - August 16; each has a unique theme, from French and Italian food to baking and chocolate. Morning (9 a.m.noon) and afternoon (2-5 p.m.) sessions are offered. Visit their website for menus and registration.

• Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (562) 570-3100, www.longbeach.gov/park

In-person camps will be offered at various Long Beach sites on weekdays from June 20 - August 25, where youth (ages 5-12) enjoy games, crafts, physical fitness, enrichment activities and more. Summer camps operate weekdays from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. for those enrolled in extended care. Financial assistance is available on a firstcome, first-served basis. For locations, fees and to register, visit https://bit.ly/43Rtwgo. See ad on the front inside cover.

LILA Ecole du Soleil Summer Camp

4155 Russell Ave., Los Angeles (323) 480-4147, www.ecoledusoleil.com

The International School of Los Angeles’ Ecole du Soleil summer camp runs for five weeks from Monday, June 19 through Friday, July 21, on the school’s Los Feliz campus. Their objective is to introduce preschool to 5th grade campers to the French language and culture at an early age while they still have a linguistic openness to learn a second language. Previous exposure to French is not required. Ecole du Soleil provides a unique learning context in which your children will learn at their own pace in a fun, genuine, French summer camp environment involving stimulating classes and engaging activities.

Merage Jewish Community Center of OC Summer Camps

1 Federation Way, Irvine (949) 435-3400, www.jccoc.org/pages/camp

Camp Haverim (grades TK-11, June 5 - August 18) is all about fun and friendships. Through sports, arts, outdoor adventure and aquatics, your camper will build lifelong friendships, independence and self-esteem. Camp Yeladim (preschoolers, June 19 - August 18) makes summer magical. Your preschooler can enjoy the summer camp experience in the security of their nurturing Sheila and Eric Samson Family Early Childhood Learning Center. ACA-accredited, state-of-theart facility with pool and gym, flexible scheduling, swim lessons and recreational pool time, Judaic enrichment specialists from Israel, caring professional, collegeeducated counselors and staff, and open to everyone!

• Multi-Arts Summer Camp 2023 at Muckenthaler Cultural Center

1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton (714) 738-6595, www.TheMuck.org

The Muckenthaler Cultural Center hosts this very popular annual Multi-Arts Summer Camp (ages 6-12) which includes ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, animation, dance, theater, music, and more. Students will be fully engaged in hands-on projects with visual arts, performing arts, science, and outdoor fitness activities. You will find everything your child will need to fill those summer days with non-stop fun and activities—all aligned with state standards for Kindergarten through 8th grade. June 5 - August 11, Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Total price per child: $280/week; 10% member discount. For more information, visit www.themuck.org/ masc. See ad page 7.

• Museum of Latin American Art

Summer Art & Culture Camp

628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach www.molaa.org/molaa-summer-camp

MOLAA’s Summer Art & Culture Camp is an extension of its art education programming that offers attendees a fun and creative outlet while learning about the elements and principles of art through hands-on art workshops, language arts, dance, and gallery discussions. Camp introduces concepts of language and culture, visual arts, and performing arts. At the end of each session, an open house is planned that allows campers to show off the skills they’ve learned throughout the week to parents, siblings and other loved ones. Email: education@molaa.org. See ad on page 11.

• Music at The Point - Summer Music Camps

Grace First Presbyterian Church

3955 Studebaker Road, Long Beach (562) 420-3393, www.gracefirst.org/children-youth Musical Theater Camp - A week filled with singing, dancing and acting! Children and youth will learn to design props and sets, as well as put on a final performance on Friday at 6 p.m. This year's theme, “Circle of Life,” June 26-30. Grades 2-6 attend 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; and grades 7-12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost: $100 per camper.

Rock at the Point - Formerly School of Rock, Rock at the Point is still the amazing musical experience that you’ve come to expect from Grace First! Open to all high school students, this weeklong music camp offers professional coaching, instruction in writing and recording, and live performances all week long. July 10-14, noon to 4 p.m. $150 per student. See ad on page 14.

• My Gym Children's Fitness Center Long Beach Summer Camps

3287 Industry Drive, Long Beach

Text: (562) 986-0066 www.mygym.com/longbeach

Save $156 when you book 12 days of camp! Offer ends soon. One of the best camp programs in town! At My Gym Long Beach's Summer Camp, they activate the fun every single day. Children participate in energizing games, exciting relays, arts and crafts, music and so much more. Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children moving and active. My Gym Long Beach makes it easy for parents with a drop-off program, pay-by-the-day options, and multi-day discounts. They are continuing to clean and sanitize frequently to ensure everyone stays healthy. Masks are optional, but recommended to help reduce the spread of colds, the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Visit their website to see more on their health and safety rules. Camp spaces are limited, book your spot today! See ad on page 17.

Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services

Presents Camp Newport

(949) 644-3151, www.campnewport.com

Welcome to Newport Beach where your child can enjoy the best Southern California has to offer. With hundreds of camps to choose from, Camp Newport invites you to make the most of your summer. Explore their shores in a surf, beach, and bodyboarding camp or discover life below the waves in an Ocean Adventure Program. Enjoy the coastal breeze in a range of outdoor sports and active camps like skateboarding, soccer, and pickleball. Let the famous Marina Park lighthouse guide you to a sailing camp hosted by OCC Sailing and Seamanship or follow the curve of the bay to a paddle camp at the Newport Aquatic Center. Round out your tour by taking a moment to embrace the shade in one of their many science, theater, music, technology, and art camps awaiting you. For more information, visit campnewport.com.

Rolling Robots - Robotics & STEM Camp

(888) 762-6808, www.rollingrobots.com

Choose from almost 20 unique camp opportunities across LA and OC. At Rolling Robots, low campers to instructor ratios, state-of-the-art equipment and half/full day schedule allow students to explore, learn and grow. Students engage in real-world, hands-on, project-based learning with tangible engineering adventures. Experiences range from exploring Lego and VEX robotics, coding in Python and C++, and getting prepared for FLL and VEX Robotics competition teams. Locations: Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Santa Monica, West LA, Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Irvine, Newport Beach, and Tustin.

• Sandie Mercer Ranch at Lakewood Equestrian Center

11369 Carson St., Lakewood (562) 425-1905

Summer and holiday weekly extended lesson program at Sandie Mercer Ranch for ages 7-17. Learn all about horses: leading, grooming, bathing, parts of saddle and bridle, breed types, colors and markings, plus horseback riding two times daily. Weekly sessions, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Enrollment is limited. Email: sandiejmercer@gmail.com. For their year-round lessons, see page 43; see ad on page 33.

• Sewing Lab Los Alamitos Summer Camps

3380 W. Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos (657) 465-5499, www.sewinglablosalamitos.com

Fun and friendly sewing camps for absolute beginners and more advanced sewists, ages 8-18 (must have finished 1st grade). Small class size with lots of space; maximum 12 students per class. Two hours of sewing per camp day! Weekly sessions are offered June 12 - August 11, with three time slots to choose from. Beginners learn how to safely use a sewing machine and make projects such as a bookmark, pillowcase, PJs, drawstring backpack, shirts and more. More advanced students (and students in their 2nd and 3rd camps) will sew summer dresses, beach bags and other fun summer projects. Price: $285, includes all materials and you can choose from a variety of cute and fashionable fabrics. Visit the website for dates and registration. See ad on page 35.

Sewing with Jane Summer Camp

6243 E. 5th St., Long Beach (562) 260-5888

Weekly summer camps are held Monday - Friday, morning or afternoon sessions. Hand sewing for ages 6 and up, machine sewing for ages 9 and up (machines provided). Hand sewers complete craft projects. Machine sewers create simple clothing or crafts. Weekly classes are also available. Email for summer schedule and more details. Email: missjaneloper@gmail.com.

• Shared Science Unique STEM Combo Camps

Long Beach Locations

(562) 522-0595, www.sharedscience.org

Shared Science offers the following hands-on STEM summer camps. Camp sessions usually run 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Early Engineers Summer Camps - Combo Camp weeks are unique summer STEM learning experiences for K-5 kids. Camp is offered in four-day sessions, with an optional shorter fifth-day, aka Fabulous Friday, June 19 - July 20. Rad Robotics: Robo Combo Camp for grades 3-12, June 26-29. Tech Girls 2023, for middle and high school girls interested in hands-on tech, engineering, and computingrelated activities. This program is offered at a low-cost based on special grant funding targeting teen girls to pursue their interests in STEM education, July 31 - August 4. Visit their website for details and registration. See ad on page 9.

• Skatedogs (714) 313-8787 www.skatedogs.com/summer-camp

Whether you are just learning or ready to learn advanced tricks, this camp is right for you! Make new friends, advance your skills, play games, and most importantly, have fun in their private skatepark. From games, competitions and prizes to quarter pipes, launch ramps, fun boxes, rails, and other fun obstacles, they work with your individual skill level to ensure you have fun and help you be the best skateboarder you can be! Camp is for boys and girls of all ability levels, ages 5-13. Camps are offered in Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Redondo Beach, Tustin, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, and Newport Coast. Five day sessions are offered June 19 - September 1. Visit the website for a schedule. They also offer after-school and weekend classes, private lessons and birthday parties (see pages 42 and 43). See ad on page 19.

Summer@Stratford...

It's Not Just a Camp ... It's An Experience

24741 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo

(949) 458-1776, www.stratfordschools.com

Stratford has designed the perfect camp for your child, complete with all the fun, enriching activities they love, and the important safety measures and flexible hours you expect. With many options to choose from, campers will have endless, awesome experiences to keep them engaged and excited all summer long. With camps ranging from Day Camps (grades K-5) and Academic Camps to Speciality Camps and Sports Camps, campers will enjoy sports and games, exciting STEM projects, arts, crafts, music, dance, drama and more. Just wait until you see what they’re capable of! Find out more by visiting them online.

• Tennis Anyone's Famous Junior Summer Tennis Camps

(909) 625-2060 www.tennisanyone.info/summer-camp

Kids ages 7-16 of all ability levels will love their oneof-a-kind Junior Summer Tennis Camps! From the amazing on-court games and drills, to hit for prizes, training to music hour, and creative ball decorating contests, they have it all! Students are grouped with players of their own ability and are taught level-appropriate skills to take their game to a new level. By the end of camp everyone learns how to play a set. Weeklong camps are held all summer long at locations in Arcadia, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Huntington Beach and Yorba Linda. All camps run Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - noon. Cost is $269 per week. Don’t miss out on the fun, fitness, and friendships your child will make this summer. Space is limited! Email: questions@tennisanyone.com. For year-round tennis instruction, see page 43.

United States Youth Volleyball League Summer Camps 2023

(888) 988-7985 www.usyvl.org/locations/california-clinics

The United States Youth Volleyball League’s mission is to provide every child between the ages of 7 and 15 a chance to learn and play volleyball in a fun, safe, supervised environment. One of the main tenets of the program is to encourage children to do their best with their abilities. With an emphasis on positive reinforcement, the program seeks to build confidence and self-esteem in each child. Each summer, USYVL hosts instructional volleyball camps for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. Three-day camps are held three hours per day. Players are grouped by age and playing experience, with a 12:1 player to coach ratio. Team and individual instruction aims to improve game performance and develop meaningful friendships and teamwork skills.

• Urban Workshop Summer Camps

365-A Clinton St., Costa Mesa (949) 296-2153 www.UrbanWorkshop.net/SummerCamps

The only hands-on shop STEM class that gets kids to put down their phones, solve difficult problems using their hands, experience real tools and solutions, and learn new skills that last a lifetime. These are the shop classes they used to teach in high school but using new technology alongside traditional skills. Kids will have fun, get dirty, use loud and obnoxious tools and make a lot of sawdust, metal chips, and wire scraps along the way! Students will have the pride and satisfaction of building real projects from scratch using real tools and gain the confidence that they can handle whatever comes their way! Levels 1-4 are offered as oneweek camps. Visit the website to see the schedule and enroll now! See ad on page 5.

X-Spin Tennis Academy

Lakewood Tennis Center

4212 Clubhouse Dr., Lakewood

(562) 355-2545, www.temsamazingtennis.com

Eight weeks of summer tennis camps are offered for ages 5-18, June 19 - August 17. Campers are split into different groups and courts so everyone can have a good experience. The day begins with warmups, followed by lecture of the day, which includes instruction and a fundamentals class. Campers work on serves, forehands, backhands, volleys and mental toughness. Advanced players start with footwork and stretching, followed by rallys, drills and match play. Sessions run Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon. Cost: $115 per week. After-school programs and clinics are available for students of all ages; beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

• YMCA of Orange County Summer Camps www.ymcaoc.org

Plan your Perfect Summer at the Y!

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! Visit the website to learn more. See ad on page 1.

• Young Scientists Camp

California State University, Long Beach

(562) 985-4801, www.csulb.edu/ysc

Students (grades 2-8 and HS girls) perform experiments and projects in CSULB college science laboratories, with an outstanding student-teacher ratio of 10:1. This year's themes include: Toying Around with Science, Cool Chemistry, Biomimicry: From Nature to Invention, STEM Challenge, and Phenomenal Physics. Camp will be held July 1728, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. $400 ($25 sibling discount, $25 CSULB faculty/staff discount). This is two weeks of engaging science investigations which will help kids learn to think scientifically, communicate more effectively, and practice their science and engineering skills. (At time of publication, all camps are sold out, except Phenomenal Physics for high school girls—sign up early next year!) See ad on page 14.

More Awesome Camps

49er Summer Sports Camp

CSULB, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach (562) 985-4049, www.csulb.edu/summer-camps

Sports camp for youth (ages 5-13), includes instruction in a variety of sports, such as archery, basketball, gymnastics, bowling, soccer, softball, tennis, hockey, volleyball, golf, dance and physical fitness, plus daily swim lessons. Campers get a 49er camp T-shirt, group photo, plus written evaluation and fitness profile. Session I: June 20 - July 14, Session II: July 17 - August 11. Monday - Friday, 1-5 p.m. $625 per child, per four-week session.

A4 Volleyball Club / A4 Juniors Camp

74 Icon, Lake Forest (949) 533-9827, www.a4volley.com

Girls and boys (entering grades 1-8) learn the basics of volleyball, along with a variety of fun games. No prior playing experience necessary. June 5-9, 26-30, and July 10-14. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., early drop-off available. $275 per week.

Hands-On Cooking Classes for Kids!

Monthly Cook & Bake Series

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Homeschool cheftechcookingschool.com

*We accept charter funds from a select group of charter/homeschools.

3842 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach (562) 989-CHOP (2467)

Adventure Playground Summer Day Camp

4701 Casa Loma Ave., Yorba Linda (714) 961-7160, www.yorbalinda.gov

Campers (ages 8-12) build forts, play games, and learn new skills at the brand new Adventure Playground. A unique site that features a play structure, splash pad, waterslide, zipline, wiffle ball field, fort building area, and more. June 19 - August 11, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $250-253 per week.

Adventures in Nature Day Camp at the Natural History Museum

900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles (213) 763-3466, www.nhm.org/adventures-nature

Campers (grades K-8) explore dinosaurs and nature in weekly themed camps. June 26 - August 4, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Extended care available. $255-350 per week.

Anaheim Community Services (714) 765-5191, www.anaheim.net/play

CampVenture - Weeklong camps for children (ages 6-13) feature crafts, games, and weekly excursions. June 12 - August 11, Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Extended care available. $94-138 per week.

TeenVenture - Teens (ages 13-16) enjoy weekly excursions and learn valuable life skills, including leadership, time management, and career exploration. June 12 - August 11, Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $48-60 per week.

Aquarium of the Pacific Summer Camp

100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach (562) 590-3100, www.aquariumofthepacific.org

Children (ages 3-12) join aquarium educators to explore the habitats and animals of the Pacific Ocean. Fish Fry (ages 3-4), Sea Squirts (ages 5-6), Ocean Adventure (ages 7-9), and Junior Biologist (ages 10-12).

Battleship IOWA STEM Adventure Camp

250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro (877) 446-9261, www.pacificbattleship.com

Campers (grades1-8) get in-depth tours of various ship compartments and participate in STEM activities. June 26-30 (grades 1-2), July 10-14 (grades 3-4), July 24-28 (grades 5-6), July 31 - August 4 (grades 7-8). Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon. $110 per week. Scholarships available.

Bay Shore Church - Vacation Bible School

5100 The Toledo, Long Beach (562) 433-0401, www.bayshorechurch.org

Kids (ages 4 and up) enjoy a week of music, movement, drama, Bible story time, games, crafts, and more. June 19-23, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Extended care available. $100 suggested donation, scholarships available.

Bolsa Chica Conservancy

Summer Day Programs

3842 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach www.bolsachica.org

Young scientists participate in interactive activities and experiences while exploring the wetlands. Junior Wetland Explorers (grades K-3), June 26-30. Senior Wetlands Explorers (grades 4-7), July 10-14. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. $325.

Boys and Girls Clubs www.bgca.org

Youth programs offered during school breaks. Some clubs offer day camps, full-day or half-day sessions. Visit their website to find a nearby club.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Summer Program

3720 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro (310) 548-7562, www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org

Students explore tides, sea animals, marine biology, and more. Tales Between Tides (ages 3-5), June 1516 and August 10-11; Galloping Snails (grades 1-2), June 27-30 and July 25-28; Crab Shells (grades 3-4), July 11-14 and August 1-4; and Icthyology (grades 5-6), July 18-21 and August 15-18.

Cal Heights Music Summer Camp

1240 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach www.calheightsmusic.com

Campers (ages 4-14) participate in weekly musical camp themes. June 19 - August 18. $225-245 per week. Ages, times, and price vary by camp.

California Science Center Summer Camp

700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles www.californiasciencecenter.org

Students (grades pre-K-8) choose from over 25 weeklong science camps, June 12 - August 11. Half and full-days, $200-400. Extended day and scholarships available.

California State University Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton

(657) 278-7529, asi.fullerton.edu/titan-recreation

Campers (ages 4-12) participate in recreation and sports, plus team building and leadership activities. June 6 - August 5. Full-day, half-day and extended care also available. $120-340 per week.

Camp Discovery at Discovery Cube

2500 North Main St., Santa Ana 11800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar www.discoverycube.org/camp-discovery

Campers (grades K-5) participate in science education, including experiments, challenges, and group projects. Orange County, June 19 - July 28; Los Angeles, June 26 - July 28. $300-335 per camper.

Camp Fire

7070 E. Carson St., Long Beach (562) 421-2725, www.campfirelb.org

Backyard Bunch day camp (grades 1-8), June 19August 18. Three day camps offered: Traditional, Adventure, and Beach Cruisers (grades 6-8). Camp Wintaka resident camp is also offered, July 17-22. Extended care and camperships available.

Camp Heritage Oak

16971 Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda (714) 524-1350, www.heritageoak.org/camp

Traditional Day Camp (grades K-8), and Specialty Camps on specific academic subjects, are offered. June 19 - August 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., free extended care available. $300-475 per week.

Camp Komaroff at Alpert JCC

3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, www.alpertjcc.org

Campers (ages 5-12) enjoy swimming, games, crafts, and more. Specialty track options also offered. June 26 - August 25. Camp Komaroff, $370435; specialty track options, $370-670.

Camp Lakers

12552 Western Ave., Garden Grove (310) 341-1086, www.nba.com/lakers/community

Campers (ages 8-17) participate in drill stations, games, league play, playoffs and awarded skill contests. July 17-21 and July 24-28. $650 per session.

Camp Pinniped - Pacific Marine Mammal Center 20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach (949) 494-3050, www.pacificmmc.org

Campers (ages 8-12) learn how the animal care team rehabilitates seal and sea lion patients. July 3 - August 11. Monday - Friday. $350 per week. Extended care available.

Camp Wild Rivers - Junior Lifeguards

10000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine www.wildrivers.com/camp

Campers (ages 6-13) are taught water safety skills and basic first aid. Activities include obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, and water play in the park. June 5 - August 18, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Extended care available. Starts at $360.

Challenger Sports Soccer Camps

Los Angeles and Orange County www.challengersports.com/soccer-camps

Soccer camps for young athletes (ages 2-14). Programs include Tiny Tikes (ages 2-5), Core (ages 5-14), Core+ (ages 5-14), and Elite Camps (ages 11-21).

Chance Theater - Free Summer Camps

5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim (888) 455-4212, www.chancetheater.com

Teens (grades 7-12) learn about acting, writing, directing, designing, improv, and performing in front of an audience. June 19 - July 30. Spectrum Speak Up (June 12 - July 23), a free theater camp, is also available for teens on the spectrum.

Child Creativity Lab STEAM Camps

Irvine, www.childcreativitylab.org

Campers (grades 1-6) reuse, renew, and re-imagine as they learn to problem-solve and look at materials in a whole new way. July 31 - August 11.

Clay on First Pottery Camp

406 E. 1st St., Unit B, Long Beach (562) 495-4362, www.clayonfirst.com

Campers (ages 6-12) learn various pottery making techniques and also have time to play in the park. June 26 - August 18. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. $395 per week.

Costa Mesa Parks and Community Services (714) 754-5083, www.costamesaca.gov

Camp Mini Explorers (ages 3-5, June 12 - July 21), Camp Costa Mesa (entering grades 1-6, June 12August 11), Free SMART Camp (entering grades 4-8, June 12-29), and Teen Camp (entering grades 7-10, June 12 - August 11). Campers enjoy a variety of activities, games, sports, and more.

Cypress Recreation and Parks (714) 229-6780, www.cypressca.org

Weeklong camps filled with games, crafts, special activities and more. Excursions available for additional fee. June 12 - August 11. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Extended care available. $156 per week.

Dirtbags Summer Youth Baseball Camp

1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach (562) 985-4661 info.collegebaseballcamps.com/evdirtbagcamps

Campers (grades 1-8) participate in a variety of basic to intermediate offensive/defensive drills, baserunning, competitions, and games. June 19 - August 10. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $325 per camper.

Environmental Nature Center

Summer Nature Camps

1601 E. 16th St., Newport Beach (949) 645-8489, www.encenter.org/camps/summer

Little Naturalist Camp (age 4), Nature Adventure Camp (ages 5-8), and Science Explorers Camp (ages 9-13). June 19 - August 11. $315-365. Scholarships available. Wilderness Adventure Camp (ages 6-9) is also offered in Modjeska Canyon.

Family Camps

Family camps are typically all-inclusive, multi-day camp experiences with activities for grown ups and children of all ages.

Camp Big Bear - YMCA Santa Monica, September 1-4, www.ymcasm.org/big-bear/camps. Camp Fox at Catalina Island - YMCA Glendale, September 2-4, www.glendaleymca.org/campfox.html. Camp Scherman Family Camp - Girl Scouts of OC, September 1-4, www.girlscoutsoc.org/en/camp/family-camp. html. Family Vacation Center - UC Santa Barbara,

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June 25 - August 17, www.alumni.ucsb.edu. Montecito Sequoia Family Camp - Kings Canyon National Park, June 11 - August 19, www.mslodge.com/ family-camp. Roar & Snore - San Diego Safari Park, www.sdzsafaripark.org/safaris/roar-snore-safaris. Skylake Yosemite Camp - June 1-4, August 17-20 and 24-27, www.skylake.com/family-camp. YMCA Sequoia Lake, Miramonte - Tulequoia, June 16August 4, and Sequoia, June 18 - August 5, www. ymcacampsequoialake.org.

Farm School OC at Zoomars

31791 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano www.farmschooloc.com

Campers (ages 4-7) enjoy hands-on farming education, animal interactions, arts and crafts, music, and more. June 19 - July 21. Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $250-395 per week.

Fountain Valley Parks & Recreation (714) 839-8611, www.fountainvalley.org

Camps (ages 3-12) include Little Scientist Lab, Rollercoaster Robotics and Engineering, Space Academy, Jr. Firefighters Academy, Police Academy, and more.

Fullerton Parks & Recreation - Camp Hillcrest Hillcrest Park, 1200 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton (714) 738-6575, www.cityoffullerton.com

Campers (ages 5-12) enjoy weekly themes, arts and crafts, swimming, outdoor fun, and excursions. June 12 - August 4. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Extended care available. $150-210 per week.

Garden Grove Community Services (714) 741-5200, www.ggcity.org/daycamp

Camp Grove: Fun Under the Sun for ages 5-12. Activities include arts and crafts, field games, and weekly excursions. June 12 - August 11. Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. $150-240 per week. Counselor-inTraining program for teens (ages 13-17) also offered.

Girl Scouts of Greater LA (213) 213-0123, www.girlscoutsla.org

Summer camps are open to all––you don’t have to be a Girl Scout to join the fun. Camp locations include Lakota (Los Padres National Forest), Osito Rancho (Big Bear Lake), El Ranchito (Long Beach), La Casita (Claremont), Marine Landing (Long Beach), and Mariposa (Altadena).

Girl Scouts of Orange County www.girlscoutsoc.org

Camp experiences are open to all girls (entering grades 1-12). A variety of camps are offered, including Weekend Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp, Summer Sleepaway Camp and more.

Goods & Goat Market Summer Farm Camp

29458 Trabuco Creek Road, San Juan Capistrano www.goodsandgoatsmarket.com

Campers (ages 6-12) enjoy caring for plants, animal husbandry, farm care, time with goats, crafts, games, experiments, and more. June 5-30. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Half-day option available. $310-410.

Grow-Eat-Make Summer Camp

The Ecology Center

32701 Alipaz St., San Juan Capistrano (949) 443-4223, www.theecologycenter.org

Campers (ages 6-13) feed/collect eggs from chickens, plant seeds, learn to compost, and cook from the farm, plus games and music. June 12 - August 4. MondayFriday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $575 per week.

Huntington Beach Community Services

7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach (714) 536-5486, www.hbsands.org

Themed weeks of camp (ages 6-12) feature crafts, games, and excursions. June 26 - August 18. Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. $144-180 per week.

Inspyr Arts

2535 E. Broadway, Long Beach (562) 342-6172, www.inspyrarts.com

Art and design camps for kids (grades K-7). Camps cover topics such sewing, anime, digital character design, digital arts, graphic design, and illustration. July 3 - August 11.

Irvine Community Services

(949) 724-6600, www.cityofirvine.org

Hundreds of summer camps for kids (ages 4½ and up) from cooking, crafts, dance, music, sports, and recreation. Visit website for camp programs.

Jr. Zookeeper Camp at The Reptile Zoo 18818 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley www.thereptilezoo.com

Campers (ages 5-12) study the ecosystem, habitat, and food chain, plus receive a six-month membership to the zoo. June 19 - August 11. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon or 2-5 p.m. $350-450 per week.

Junior Gardeners Summer Camp at Sherman Gardens

2647 East Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar (949) 673-2261, www.thesherman.org

Campers (ages 7-11) learn to care for plants and participate in garden activities, plus go behind the scenes with horticulturists. June 26 - July 13. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - noon. $180-200 per week.

LA Clippers Youth Basketball Camp (213) 204-2819, www.clipperscamps.com

Campers (ages 6-14) learn fundamentals, plus receive a free ticket to a Clippers games. Over 18 locations across LA and Orange County. June 5 - August 11. Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m, and Friday, 9 a.m. - noon. $275-395.

La Mirada Community Services - Neff Day Camp 14300 Cristobal Drive, La Mirada (562) 943-7277. www.cityoflamirada.org

Campers (ages 6-12) take part in outdoor games, activities, crafts, water play, weekly field trips, and more. June 5 - August 4. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Extended care available. $102 per week.

Laguna Playhouse

606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach (949) 497-2787, www.lagunaplayhouse.com

Kids (grades 1-7) explore different aspects of theatre, with a focus on acting. July 10-21 (grades 4-6), July 24 - August 4 (grades 7 and up), and August 7-11 (grades 1-4). $390 per session.

Little Mermaid Academy - Once Upon an Island 118 Agate Ave., Newport Beach (949) 791-2162, www.onceuponanisland.net

Campers (ages 3-8) enjoy mermaid dress up, make- overs, crafts, and fun on the beach. June 19 - August 4. 9 a.m. - noon. $550 full week, $150 single day.

Long Beach Youth Chorus

Summer Arts Institute

672 Temple Ave., Long Beach www.longbeachyouthchorus.org/sai

Immersive summer program for all ages, offering ex periences beyond choral music, including visual and other areas of performing arts. The SAI will culminate at the LBYC’s Long Beach Family Arts Festival. June 19-23. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration is $100, but only $50 if you pay for the LBYC 202324 season registration ($125) at the same time.

Mud Hen Clay & Art Studio - Kids Camp

130 W. 3rd St., Tustin www.mudhenclayandart.com

Pottery and art camp (ages 7-10 and 11+) filled with a variety of mixed media. June 26 - August 4. Mon day - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $345 per person.

Newport Sea Base

1931 W. Coast Hwy., Newport Beach (949) 642-5031, www.newportseabase.org

Youth (ages 5-17) participate in fishing, sailing, row ing, kayaking, oceanography, and more. June 12August 18. Partial or full-day sessions available.

Oak Canyon Nature Center Camps

6700 E. Walnut Canyon Road, Anaheim (714) 998-8380, www.anaheim.net

O.A.K.S. Day Camp for kids (ages 5-12) features weekly themes, June 12 - August 11. $88-110 per week. Wilderness Survival Camp is also available for teens (ages 12-15). June 19 - August 4. $120 per week.

Oakwood Academy - Summer Program

3840 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach (562) 426-6264, www.oaschools.com

Open to the community (grades K-5). Students engage in academics in the morning to prepare for the upcoming school year, while the afternoon is filled with activities based on weekly themes. June 19August 28. Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Extended care included. $233 per week (includes lunch).

Ages 8-15 www.orangecoastcollege.edu/occplanetarium

Space Survival campers (ages 8-12, June 26-30) explore aspects of a Mars mission. Cosmic Curiosity campers (ages 10-14, July 10-14) learn about ancient cultures, alien planets, and science-fiction. Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. $269 per camp.

Ocean Institute Summer Camps

24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point (949) 496-2274, www.oceaninstitute.org

Summer camps (ages 5-13), plus Marine Science Internship Academy and Counselor-in-Training Programs for teens. June 12 - August 11.

Orange Community Services - Sunny Days Camp (714) 744-7293, www.cityoforange.org

11. Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. $105 per week.

Santa Ana College Camps (714) 564-6594, www.sac.edu/cms

Kids and teens (ages 5-17) can participate in classes including photography, culinary arts, aquatics, engineering, and art.

Scholars Collective - Camp Reboot

236 E. 3rd St., Long Beach (323) 413-7856, www.aboutscholars.com

Campers (ages 4-17) learn coding, creative design, content creation, 3D printing, gaming, esports, plus reading and math support. June 19 - August 29. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Extended care available. $45-225 per session.