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Summer Camp 2020. It’s time to start thinking
2020
It’s time to start thinking about summer plans for the kids. If you’re looking for a summer camp to fill the days, we have some pretty awesome choices for you!
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Be sure to check our summer camp directory at MontereyBayParent.com for comprehensive information on summer camps.
Adventures in Writing www.AIWcamp.com Authors, teachers, and musicians are teaming up to help students fall in love with writing. Adventures in Writing Camp is a two week camp that allows elementary campers to write, edit, and publish their own eBooks, and middle-schoolers to create their own blogs. Campers learn and create under the guidance of credentialed teachers, musicians, and authors. Lessons are delivered as songs. New writing skills are practiced by writing (family-friendly) rap songs. It’s all designed to give your child a positive, confidence-building experience with writing
All Saints’ Day School 831-624-9171 • www.asds.org/summer Join us this summer for some fun in the sun at the All Saints’ Preschool Camp. Geared towards children ages 3-5, the emphasis of the program (which will operate for nine weeks from Monday, June 15 through Thursday, August 13) will be on engaging each child, and inspiring them as they explore developmentally appropriate games, skits, songs, and crafts. Children must be potty trained.
Carmel Academy of Performing Arts 833-600-2272 • CAPAcares.com Dance, music and movement camps for ages 4-6, 6-9, and 8-18. Balanced program offering students a variety of dance styles, theater experience, music lessons.
Carmel Youth Center 831-624-3285 • carmelyouth.org The Carmel Youth Center offers a dynamic and fun program for children ages Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each weekly camp has a theme and the daily activities and events are correlated to that theme. Each day of camp offers tech-free ‘brain time.” Plus, club time where children choose from sports, cooking, coding, art and garden, drama and more. There are daily walking field trips to the park. Summer Camp is open 7:30 - 5:30 daily.
Central Coast YMCA 831-757-4633 • www.centralcoastymca.org Salinas, South County, Watsonville, San Benito, and Monterey The Y provides a weekly themed day camp experience, complete with outdoor fun and quality supervision that is perfect for the camper in your family. The focus of this camp will be on developing social skills, teamwork, self-esteem and an appreciation for the environment. Campers are exposed to an interactive curriculum including values, reading and health and wellness. Activities include field trips, on-site guest speakers, indoor and outdoor games, recreational swim, nature activities, family events and so much more.
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create...INNOVATE! Special Theme Theatre Training • Jedi Training • Acting • Wizarding Camp • Shakespeare • Pirate Play • Improv • Pokémon Adventures • Comedy Register now at WestPerformingArts.com 831.425.WEST (9378)
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Chartwell School 831-394-3468 • www.chartwell.org Chartwell School’s Summer Program is academically focused and open to any student who would benefit from specialized instruction or would like to maintain progress achieved over the preceding academic year. Afternoon programs include a Math Clinic, robotics, studio art, or woodworking.
City of Seaside Summer Camps 831-899-6800 • www.ci.seaside.ca.us/ The City of Seaside Recreation Department hosts camps for preschool and school-aged youth in the summer. There are many options available such as sports, full day and half day options, cheerleading and more.
The Dance Center 831-625-3262 • www.dancecarmel.com Summer camps at The Dance Center (TDC) offer a wide range of options for the recreational or experienced dancer. Kingdom Camp includes themed half days (dance) for rising preschoolers and kinders. Ballet/Pointe and Jazz/Contemporary intensives cater to all levels (rising 1st graders) while Acrobatics & Hip-Hop Intensives and Musical Theater Camp include rising kinders through rising 9th graders. This year will also feature an introductory cheer & pom camp. The Dance Center also offers a 6 week summer class schedule.
Elite Gymnastics 831-754-1113 • elitegymsalinas.com Three sessions of summer camp begin on June 15. Each week-long session has a different theme and are co-ed for ages 5-13. Lots of cooperative fun, games, relays, crafts, water games, and gymnastics and tumbling.
Junipero Serra School 831-624-8322 • www.juniperoserra.org There are two summer camps scheduled for the summer: Mission STEAM Camp, is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) inspired camp with a variety of fun learning activities for children. The second camp is a baseball camp held on the Carmel Mission baseball fields (Larson Field).
MEarth Summer Day Camp mearthcarmel.org • 831-624-1032 Adventures in food, nature, and community for Kindergarten through 8th graders. Early bird registration ends March 21.
Monte Vista Christian mvcs.org/camps • 831-722-8178 MVC is offering a full docket of summer camps for K-12 students this June and July. Optional transportation will be provided to serve students and families. Camps that focus on athletics, equestrian, and fine arts will be on the
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ALL SAINTS DAY SCHOOL (CARMEL) July 13 th –26 4h , 2020 M-F, 9am –3pm* 1 st –8 th Grade (833) WRITE-ON contact@aiwcamp.com * Extended care available from 8-9am & 3-6pm
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Monterey Bay Speech Therapy 831-204-0019 montereybayspeechtherapy.com Monterey Bay Speech Therapy will hold two reading camps for preschool and elementary students who would like a headstart in reading instruction or additional support for reading difficulties. Literacy Kickstart Camp is designed for preschoolers and early elementary students who are ready to work on preliteracy skills. (Monday-Friday, 9:00-10:30am). Reading Booster Camp is ideal for elementary students who need support with reading fluently, sounding out words, and spelling. (Monday-Friday, 11am-12:30pm)
Adventures in Writing Camp is open to students entering grades 1 –8 Hours: 9am –3pm Extended care available from 8-9am & 3-6pm at most locations Visit AIWCamp.com or call (833) WRITE-ON (833-974-8366 ) for locations & dates Monterey Recreation 831-646-3866 • www.monterey.org/rec Offering fun and diverse summer camps and playground programs for children to learn, have fun, exercise and meet others in an organized and supervised environment. Programs and camps offered include Whispering Pines Day Camp (ages 5-9), Camp Quien Sabe Youth Overnight Camp (entering 2nd grade-15 years), Playground Program (ages 5-12), British Soccer Camp (ages 5-13), Flag Football Camp (ages 5-13), Beach Volleyball Camp (ages 11-16), Basketball Camp (ages 9-13) and much more. Registration begins Weds., March 25. Registration for Camp Quien Sabe begins Thurs., March 26.
MyMuseum Summer Camp 831-649-6444 • mymuseum.org Three summer sessions will be held June 10- 14; June 24-28; and July 29-August 2. Summer camp is open to ages 6-8. Campers will play and experiment with unique hands-on exhibits and discover new friendships. Each day offers a new adventure focused on learning through play.
Pacific Grove Art Center 831-375-2208 • PGartcenter.org The Pacific Grove Art Center is excited to bring you our performing arts camp! Children ages 4-12 will have the chance to explore the arts in many forms as they act, dance, sing and paint their way through the week. Our highly qualified instructors are experts in their genre, and have many years of experience working with children. You’ll be able to see all of the students’ work come to life in an exciting show on the final day. Camp dates are July 20-24, 9-Noon, $180 for students ages 4-12.
Progress Not Perfection Paint Parties 831-596-9194 • www.pnppaintparty.com Kids art and craft camps will be held all summer long. Camps are open to ages 6-12 and are co-ed. Camps run Monday-Friday 9-2pm with extended care options until 5 pm. The kids will paint, draw, craft and have a blast.
Rising Star Gymnastics 831-375-9335 • www.risingstargym.net Offering junior camps for ages 3-5, gymnastics camps for ages 5-12, and ninja camps for ages 5-12. Active, fun-filled days to keep children busy throughout the summer.
Santa Catalina Summer Camp 831-655-9386 • santacatalina.org Open to girls ages 8-14 in grades 3-9. Summer at Santa Catalina offers 2-, 3-, and 5-week sessions with both day camp and boarding options. Activities include musical theatre, dance, visual arts, marine biology, robotics, equestrian, aquatics, surfing, sports, and much more.
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Shoreline Church Summer Day Camp 831-655-0100 https://shorelinechurch.org This epic summer day camp will be held July 20-25, 9 am to 12 pm daily. Camp is open to 3 year olds through 5th graders. Register before April 15th for a $15 discount on the $60
SPCA 831-264-5434 • www.spcamc.org/camp Five day summer camp sessions will be held in June through August. Summer camp is open to ages 5-12. Sessions are $200-300 each.
Stevenson School stevensonschool.org/summer Stevenson Summer Camp is a five-week day and boarding program for boys and girls ages 9 - 15. The program is located on the Pebble Beach campus. The camp program is a balance of academic enrichment in the morning workshops and sports and fun through the afternoon sports program. The resident campers have additional weekend and evening opportunities, including backpacking and field trips. Stevenson Junior Camp is a day camp program for rising Kindergarten - Grade 4 girls and boys. The program is located on the Carmel Campus in a quiet residential neighborhood just minutes from the beach. The program offers special sessions including Marina Biology and Surf Camp, Equestrian Camp, and more.
Thomas Farm Films 831-612-6312 • thomasfarmfilms.com Located on an organic farm in Aptos, CA— Thomas Farm Films is a nonprofit organization that educates children how to make movies. From script to screen, our hands-on
SUMMER CAMPS Eight weeks of filmmaking camps for ages 5-18
SUMMER CAMP DATES
Week 1: June 15-June 19 Week 2: June 22-June 26
TUITION INCLUDES: • Supervised fun on an organic farm for one full week— Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Already a bargain! • Cool TF Films T-shirt. • Project-based filmmaking education making a supercool finished short film to be proud of. • All summer camps films will be screened together at the THOMAS FARM FILMS SUMMER CAMP 2020 FILM FESTIVAL in early Fall 2020. TBA. Invite all your family & friends. Fancy dress & Red Carpet. An incredible & memorable event!
REGISTER NOW AT: Thomasfarmfilms.com/register
Week 3: June 29-July 3
Week 4: July 6-July 10
Week 5: July 13-July 17
Week 6: July 20-July 24
Week 7: July 27-July 31
Week 8: August 3-August 7
* 20% sibling & multiple week registration discounts. * We now offer payment plans. * Partial and full scholarships available to those in need
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JULY 20-25 | 9AM-12PM SUMMER DAY CAMP
3-Years-Old through 5th Grade | $60
Register at www.shoreline.church Register by April 15th for $15 discount
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curriculum promotes creativity, self-confidence, & critical thinking…resulting in short films that are screened together at our local theater in “Thomas Farm Film Festivals!” All children ages 5 to 18 can learn the craft, as we offer partial & full scholarships for those in need.
Mark Velcoff, MD Asthma Camp 831-759-1890 • svmh.com/asthmacamp Sponsored by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Asthma Camp offers practical education with SVMHS medical staff and fun outdoor physical activity supervised by Central Coast YMCA. Generally held in mid-July, the camp is open to children with asthma 6 to 12 years old. $55 fee covers 5 days and each camper receives a t-shirt, fanny pack and interactive workbook.
Ventana Wildlife Society 831-455-9514 • www.ventanaws.org For ages 4-7. Small groups of up to 10 participants and two staff will enjoy a half-day of storytelling, exploring and creating. Creepy Crawlies, Feathered Friends, Tidal Treasures, Earth Day Every Day, and Super Survivor are just a few of the exciting and educational programs on the menu.
West Creative Performing Arts 831-425-9378 • westperformingarts.com Create...INNOVATE! Specializing in processbased theater experiences and active learning environments that foster creativity, community, and leadership for ages 6-18. Classes held at Osio Theater in Downtown Monterey. From Jedis to Wizards to Shakespeare, we have it all so come PLAY! Space is limited, so register early and spend your summer with West!
The Wahine Project 831-236-4642 • www.thewahineproject.org The Summer Camp session runs for 11 weeks. Camp is daily from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at Casa Verde. Camp is open to ages 5-17. All things ocean for all levels and experience in the ocean. Children will participate in ocean play, boogie boarding and surfing. All equipment will be provided along with wetsuit if needed. Campers will be broken up into age groups to provide an amazing time at the beach to develop their relationship with the ocean, make new friends and be inspired to help take care of the sea. A rashguard and reusable tote bag are included in registration this year.
York School 831-372-7338 • york.org/stanford-precollegiate Stanford Honors Academies from June 8 - 19, are two-week intensive courses on Game Design, Global Citizenship, Creative Writing, and Design Thinking for College Preparation, offered at York School. Small class sizes and indepth exploration of advanced topics in an engaging and interactive workshop format.
