KIDS
CAMPS & S U M M E R P R O G R A M S
Southbay’s guide to the most exceptional local and overnight camps.
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K I D S C A M P S & S U M M E R P R O G R A M S Camp
Type
Gender Ages
Location
AdventurePlex AdventureCamp
Various
M/F
4 to 12
Manhattan Beach
Aquarium of the Pacific
Various
M/F
3 to 9
Long Beach
BeachSports by Body Glove
Sports
M/F
5 to 15
Manhattan Beach
Canvas & Clay Art Camp
Drawing/Painting/Clay
M/F
6 to 12
Redondo Beach
Campsurf
Beach/Sports
M/F
7 and up
Manhattan Beach
Catalina Island Camps
Overnight/Various
M/F
Grades 2–11
Catalina Island
Chadwick School
Academic/Various
M/F
4 to 14
Palos Verdes Peninsula
Champ Camp
Beach/Sports
M/F
4 to 14
Manhattan Beach
Experium Science Academy
Academic
M/F
Grades K–11
Torrance
FAB, Creative Design Studio
Creative Arts/Fashion
M/F
5 to 16
Hermosa Beach
Fit Kids Gymnastics Center
Sports
M/F
3 to 18
Redondo Beach, Torrance
Fusion Academy
Academic M/F Grades 6–12 Hermosa Beach
Hammerhead Beach Camp
Various
M/F
4 to 13
Manhattan Beach, Torrance
Junior Lifeguards
Beach
M/F
9 to 17
Various South Bay locations
Kid Zone + Mid Zone
Various
M/F
Grades K–8
Rolling Hills Estates
Manhattan Academy Summer Camp
Academic/Field Trips/Various
M/F
6 wks. to grade 5
Manhattan Beach
Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory
Theatre
M/F
5 to 18
Rolling Hills Estates
Pediatric Therapy Network’s Camp Escapades
Developmental Delays/
M/F
5 to 14
Rolling Hills Estates
Sensory Concerns/Recreational
Peninsula Montessori School
Academic/Various
M/F
18 mths. to 12
Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach
Peninsula Racquet Club - Juniors
Sports
M/F
Grades K-12
Rancho Palos Verdes
Roundhouse Aquarium Summer Camp
Beach/Science M/F 4 to 10 Manhattan Beach
Rustic Pathways
Travel/Community Service
M/F
Grades 9–12
Worldwide
Sky Camp Summer Sessions
Active
M/F 5-12
Torrance
South Bay Film Academy
Creative Arts
M/F
7 to 17
Redondo Beach
South Bay School of Cooking
Cooking
M/F
8 to 14
Redondo Beach
South Coast Botanic Garden Junior Farmers Program
Education/Gardening M/F Grades K–5 Palos Verdes Peninsula Environment
Art With Jake
Arts
M/F
4 to 12
El Segundo, Manhattan Beach
Terranea Resort
Various
M/F
All ages
Rancho Palos Verdes
Wondertree Kids Wonder-Camp
Various
M/F
6 wks. to 5
El Segundo
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Field Trips
Arts
Sports
Academic
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Specialties Website Phone Arts & crafts, music appreciation, age-appropriate physical skill-building activities X X adventureplex.org 310-546-7708 and social developmental activities, such as cooperative and imaginative games Exciting animal interactions, tours, crafts, games, experiments
X X aquariumofpacific.org 562-590-3100
Surfing, beach and ocean safety, fitness, boogieboarding, ecology, X beachsports.org 310-372-2202 paddleboarding, skateboarding, volleyball, team-building beach and water games Clay sculpture, animation, manga, printmaking, pottery painting, watercolor and acrylic X canvasclay.com 310-316-9331 Ratio of 1 instructor to every 4 students, lessons on stretching, surfing, X campsurf.com 424-237-2994 rip currents, tides, surf equipment, surfing etiquette Kayaking, sailing, target sports, gardening, composting, outdoor cooking, X X X photojournalism, day trips, overnights
catalinaislandcamps.com
626-296-4040
Academic enrichment, swimming, art, strategies, computer lab, field sports, music, photography, dance, painting, drama, singing, writing and physical fitness
chadwickschool.org/summer
310-377-1543
X X X
Sand soccer, water play, capture the flag, relay races, yoga, dance, skimboarding, X X champcampkids.com 310-283-4509 boogieboarding, face painting, arts & crafts, dodgeball, team-building games Hands-on experiments, biology, chemistry, physics and engineering
X experiumscienceacademy.com 310-543-3100
Create one-of-a-kind designs, learn to sew, gain textile and fabric X knowledge, model designs during a FAB fashion show
fabcreativedesign.com
310-993-2528
Gymnastics and tumbling in a unique environment with fun-loving teachers X fitkidsgym.com 310-297-9550 One-to-one academic offerings including sign language, theatre, writing, French, German, history, health education, math, music, physical education, science, visual arts, yoga and more
X X X
fusionacademy.com
310-376-5139
Games, arts, crafts, contests, sports, body surfing, boogieboarding and skimboarding X X hammerheadbeachcamp.com 310-676-7503 Swimming, surfing, first aid, lifesaving, rescue techniques, CPR X watchthewater.org 310-939-7214 Art, performing arts, science, sports, cooking and field trips (6th–8th grade)
X X X X
rhumc.org
310-377-7302
All day camp, field trips, swimming, sharpening of math, writing and reading skills
X X X X
manhattanacademy.com
310-374-1804
norriscenter.com/education
310-544-0403 ext. 303
Three fun-filled Camp Curtain Call sessions for beginning musical theatre X performers; advanced dance, acting and vocal workshops; two fully-staged musical productions
Social skills, sensory experiences, incorporating occupational, physical X X pediatrictherapynetwork.org 310-328-0276 and/or speech therapy into fun-filled camp activities Cooking, drama, music, woodwork, science, sports, technology and art
X X X
peninsulamontessori.com
310-544-3099
Tennis camps X
peninsularacquetclub.com/junior-programs
310-541-2523
Digging for sand crabs, playing in the waves, dissecting squid, learning about sharks, water fights, fishing, crafts, experiments, beach games
X X X
roundhouseaquarium.org
310-379-8117
Community service, adventure, language immersion and life skills in 120+ countries
X X X X
rusticpathways.com
800-321-4353
Jump time, games, lunch, snacks and activities X www.skyzone.com/torrance 310-323-4500 Acting, screenwriting, filmmaking, cinematography X
southbayfilmacademy.com
Kid-friendly hands-on cooking classes allowing children to learn new skills, X try new foods, take part in team-building, share mealtimes
southbayschoolofcooking.com 310-350-3772
Hands-on program offers 3 interactive days of soil, seeds and senses, exploring the X X southcoastbotanicgarden.org fragrant and interesting world of herb gardening Concepts in art, composition, color usage, fine art approach X
866-496-5917
310-544-1948
jaketedesco.wix.com/tedescoart 310-897-6613
Fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, gold academy, surfing, whale-watching, biking, X X terranea.com 310-265-2851 photography, horseback riding, painting Music and movement, messy art, summer prep for preschool, music fundamentals X X wondertreekids.com 310-535-0001 and family classes
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KIDS CAMPS & SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Two 4-week sessions: June 20 – July 15 July 18 – August 12 • • • • • •
Montessori Curriculum Art Projects Water Play Cooking & Food Prep Science Exploration Music & Movement
SUMMER PENINSULA MONTESSORI 2016 Half-Day and Full-Day Program s Available Qualified Montessori-trained faculty * Extended day care Redondo Beach Campus Ages 18 months – 5 years 907 Knob Hill Redondo Beach (310) 540- 9742
Palos Verdes Campus Ages 18 months – 12 years 31100 Hawthorne Blvd. Ranchos Palos Verdes (310) 544-3099
For more information and registration form, go to www.PeninsulaMontessori.com
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