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Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area Introducing the Boys & Girls Club of the South Coast Area’s PLAY GREAT Summer Program! Offering more than 25 summer programs including athletics, arts & crafts, computers, games, field trips and special events at a low ($30 annually) or no-cost to our members (small additional fee for field trips). The Club is located at 1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente. Summer program runs June 25 – August 31st. hours are M-F 7:30am – 5:30pm. 949.492.0376. BeGreatSanClemente.org.
Camp Broadway Bound
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Acting Academy for Kids Summer Performing Arts Camps. Ages Served: 3-13. It’s time to watch your star shine! Campers are guided through a full theater-immersion experience via four daily classes (music, art, acting and dance), and the culminating event will be a Friday performance on the main stage at Camino Real Playhouse! A child can participate for one week, the entire summer, or anywhere in between! Camino Real Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, 714.747.4915, www.ActingAcademyforKids.com
All Star Dugout All Star Dugout will be offering: Baseball camp, June 25-29 9am-1pm MonFri. Ages 6-7 & 8-10. Cost $200 Chapparosa park in Laguna Niguel. Softball Camp, August 13-17 Mon-Fri 9am-1pm. Ages 6-7u 8-10u, 11-12u. Niguel Hills in Laguna Niguel. www.allstardugout.com sign up online allstardugout@cox.net. Serving South Orange County youth since 1998. Fully Insured.
Aloha Beach Camp Aloha Beach Camp: T-Street, San Clemente (For ages 7-15 yrs.) For personalized instruction we provide surfing groups with a 1:2 Instructor to Camper ratio. Learn important beach and ocean safety skills needed to surf and body board. Body boarding, body surfing, beach activities, & daily trophy give aways. Lead Instructor: Matthew Colapinto: 33 years Beach Lifeguard and 19 years as an Elementary School Teacher. For more information on Registration and Private Lessons: WWW.ALOHABEACHCAMP.NET
Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley From June 25 to August 31, 2012 your child gets to BE a Chef, BE a Scientist, BE Active, BE a Friend, BE a Kid and BE much more here at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley. The Club is open Monday- Friday from 7am to 6pm. Members are separated by age 5 & 6, 7 to 10 and 11 & up. Please view www.bgccapo.com. or call (949) 240-7898 for price breakdown.
The #1 Musical Theater Camp in South OC! With a New Themed Musical Show every week, we combine games (to build acting skills and self esteem), crafts, music, dance and FUN! Camp meets M– F from 9am to 3pm daily with a big Camp Show EVERY Friday night! Runs July 9th -August 24th! Join us for one or two weeks or the entire Summer! No Experience Necessary! Last summer we sold-out before school let out, so RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! 949.388.3846, www.BroadwayBoundOC.com
Capo Beach Christian School Summer Quest Summer Quest is a faith based day camp run by certified teachers with loving hearts. Each day brings hours of creative play, new friendships, character building and exciting adventures. With weekly beach days, pool days, park days and field trips to fun places like Knott’s Berry Farm, Legoland, county fairs, and water parks, you will never hear those dreaded words, “I’m bored.” The small teacher-child ratio insures safety and quality care. Located in Capistrano Beach. 949.496.3513, www.capobeachchristianschool.org
City of Dana Point Summer is almost here, so plan your children’s summer activities early. The City of Dana Point will be offering the following camps: Abrakadoodle Art, Wildnerness Adventures, Engineering with Legos, Irish Soccer, Golf, MultiSport or Basketball. www.danapoint.org/recreaton or 949-248-3530.
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City of San Clemente Summer Adventures! The City of San Clemente’s Summer Adventures have arrived and everyone is invited! Explore over 300 classes and events for the whole family available online now! Visit the new Vista Hermosa Sports Park and San Clemente Aquatics Center to discover new camps and events including Family Camp Out, Guard In Training, Parents Night Out, Synchronized Swimming and Active Adventures Camp. There is something for everyone! For information and registration, logon to www.san-clemente.org/recreation or call 949.429.8797. Like us on Facebook www. facebook.com/sanclementerecreation!
Cola’s Surf Camp Cola’s Surf Camp is located in San Clemente at Poche Beach and is an excellent site with good waves, a sandy bottom, and a safe environment for learning to surf. Mitch Colapinto, Founder and Director of Cola’s Surf Camp, has shared his passion for surfing and knowledge of the sport with thousands of students during his 13 years as a surf instructor and 19 years as an elementary school teacher. For more information, please visit colassurfcamp.com.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching Sundays are all about the kids at Dana Wharf Sportfishing. Dana Wharf hosts a free kids fishing clinic Sundays at 12 noon, children of all ages will enjoy a 30 minute dockside clinic where they will get hands on experience with fishing rods , reels, live bait , knot tying and one on one time with the captain and crew members, in addition, Dana Wharf gives away great prizes. The clinic is followed by a half day fishing trip, kids are also free when accompanied by an adult! For more information please call Dana Wharf at 949.496.5794 or www.danawharf.com.
Danman’s Rock Camp Build confidence, improve performance skills and make new friends! Danman’s Music School in Dana Point is offering weekly music camps for kids this summer. Camps start June 25 and run thru middle of August. Each camp includes learning to play in a band, soloing and playing secondary instruments, and an end of camp concert for family and friends. Camps are 10am - 1pm Monday thru Friday. Drinks and snacks included daily. Totally fun and gives your child musical skills over and above their peers. 24699 Del Prado, Dana Point. 949-496-6556
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Emerald Cove Day Camp Emerald Cove Day Camp is committed to shaping character, skills, relationship, and faith. ECDC offers two-week long sessions of creative and outdoor fun in a nurturing, Christian faith-based environment. Exceptional staff members serve as counselors, activity leaders, and role models. Activities include archery, horsemanship, team games, creative arts, nature, exploration, field trips, singing and small group discovery. Session 1: June 25-July 6, Session 2: July 9-July 20, Session 3: July 23-August 3. Open to kids ages 5-10. 949.361.3077, www.emeraldcovedaycamp.com
Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest
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At over 62,000sf of concrete paradise, this is the award winning premiere skateboard facility. We offer a wide variety of skateboard lessons, classes, summer camps, video camps, band nights, and even awesomely affordable birthday parties. Check us out on the web www.EtniesSkatepark.com or follow us on Twitter or Facebook. 949 916 5870. Located at 20028 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630.
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JSerra Aquatics JSerra Aquatics is excited to host Swimming and Water Polo Camps for girls and boys 1st-8th grade. Come train this summer with American Record Holder Mary McLaughlin, Olympic Silver Medalist Julie Swail-Ertel and International Water Polo Player Paul Cruzan. All experience levels welcome! Three sessions to choose from. All camps are located at the beautiful JSerra Aquatics Complex, 26351 Junipero Serra Road San Juan Capistrano. For more info please contact jertel@jserra.org or 714.478.2018.
The Julie Foudy Soccer Camp
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The Julie Foudy Soccer Camp for Girls ages 8-16, is proud to be returning to Mission Viejo, July 9-12th, for our 17th year! We offer campers a unique full-day (9am-3pm) experi-
ence highlighted by fundamental training, leadership development, and teaching and mentoring moments from some of the most successful women soccer players and coaches in the game! Staff includes current and former college players, professional players, college coaches, and National Team players. For more information: www.juliefoudysoccercamps.com.
Mission San Juan Capistrano Mission San Juan Capistrano offers summer programs the entire family can enjoy, including weekly activities and summer camp programs for children. The weekly craft activities are geared towards kids ages 6-12 and will run from June 25 through Aug. 31. The summer camps include a two-week Ceramic Clay Camp, as well as the popular Adventure Sleepover: Night at the Mission. And for the “big” kids, the Mission offers its Music Under the Stars concert series, the shows being held in the beautiful Mission Courtyard every other Saturday starting July 7. For more information all on the summer fun, go to missionsjc.com or call 949.234.1300.
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OC Academic Chess Academic Chess is a nonprofit organization that specializes in teaching the game of chess to children. We use fun stories, a giant chess set, and outside games to immerse each student into a learning environment that’s both fun and exciting! Classes are designed for both new and continuing students! Sign up today for one of our camps! Starting Dates: Marblehead (Mon-Thurs): 6/25, 7/30, & 8/20. Bergeson (Mon-Thurs): 7/9, 7/23, 8/6, 8/13,& 8/27.
OC Lifeguards OC Lifeguards offers marine safety education through its junior lifeguard program. Junior guards will learn critical ocean safety fundamentals from certified lifeguard instructors and get hands on experience in a variety of lifesaving and waterman/woman activities. Location: Strands Beach, Dana Point. Times: Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. Dates: Session 1: 6/25 - 7/13, Session 2: 7/16 - 8/3, Session 3: 8/6 - 8/24 Cost: 1 Session: $445, 2 Sessions: $855, 3 Sessions: $1265 Sign Up: www.ocjuniorguards.com, 949.276.5050
Ocean Institute Let your child explore the mysteries of the ocean world through our unique, hands-on marine science and maritime iStock Photo
history summer camps. Campers can study marine wildlife in our labs, take a cruise aboard our research vessel Sea Explorer, or even step back in time to the life of a tallship sailor in the 1800s. Camps are suitable for kids/teens 5 to 17 years old and include week-long day camps and overnight adventures. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point. 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org
Orange County Water Polo Club Orange County Water Polo Club (OCWPC) starts forming boy and girl athletes at an early age, combining a potent combination of teamwork, training and discipline with fun. We are currently practicing at Vista Hermosa Aquatics Facility in San Clemente. Our Coaching stuff is in the water with the kids teaching the proper fundamentals, body positioning and water polo swim technique. For more information please contact us at www.ocwpc.com or call us at 949-769-4038.
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Red Tide Swim Team Red Tide Swim Team is a novice summer team open to all 4-16 years olds who can swim! Under SVCS Coach Bert Bergen, swimmers are taught strokes, dives, and turns in an environment where everyone is welcome. Swimmers learn to compete, earn ribbons, and have FUN! Dates: June 12-August 1 at JSerra HS, 3pm Tue-Fri. Contact redtideswimteam@gmail.com or 291-1659 for info. Must enroll by 7/6. Want early practice or JG training? Spring clinics start 5/19!
San Clemente Art Supply All New!! Sunshine Art 4 Camps: Ages 5-8, 9am–12pm; Ages 9-12, 2pm–5pm. Imagine… paint, draw, and make fabulous art with friends! Real art education… lots
of FUN!! Four Sessions: (Mondays–Thursdays) Camp 1 Realistic Goes Abstract; July 9-12. Camp 2 California Coastal Art; July 16-19. Camp 3 Los Angeles Artist; July 23-26. Camp 4 Art Element Action; July 30- August 2. Call for details. 1531 N. El Camino Real, 949.369.6603, www.scartsupply.com
San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center San Clemente Dance & Performing Arts Center was established in 1995 by Judy Corfman-Kelly. Our new Talega facility houses three large dance rooms with sprung floors and a dancewear store. We offer classes in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Breakdancing, Ballroom, Musical Theater, and Tumbling for ages 2-adults, beginningadvanced. SCDPAC is a positive and nurturing, family-friendly community dance studio with the highest level of training, technique and dedication to our students. 1321 Calle Avanzado, San Clemente, CA 92673 (949) 498-7571.
SLAM Sports SC Times said we have 75 words to say what we do. Well, here goes… SLAM has Swim suits and stuff that goes with it, Junior Lifeguard suits & fins, BEACH Volleyball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Rugby, Indoor Volleyball, Water polo, coach’s stuff too. OH! Don’t FORGET crazy socks! The largest selection of STANCE and Sock Guy socks. Plus SLAM Sports is owned by a SC family. 69 Via Pico Plaza, next to 99¢. 949.429.7948
SC United Soccer San Clemente United are hosting their fourth annual skills camp in town August 13-17th from 9am-11am, Monday through Friday. The camp is for 7-14 year old girls and boys. Work with professional coaches from the EPL from clubs such as Manchester United, Swansea City, Newcastle United and Celtic. Registration details are available online at www.scunited.org or contact Chris Murray on 949-547-0439.
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St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea At St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea United Methodist Church Sky Vacation Bible School, children don’t just hear about God’s love; they experience it through a variety of mediums, including crafts, games, drama and an opportunity to serve others in the community. Traveling through the week’s activities, the children go deeper into their understanding of God. Most importantly, children learn that everything is possible with God. July 23-27 from 9am – Noon, with a special “Sky” worship service with the children on Sunday 7/29. Tuition: $50/child. 949.492-2537, www.sabts.org
St. Anne School St. Anne School offers three programs for Summer 2012: Summer Knights Summer School, Day Camp and Sports Camp. With flexible programs, available from 7am to 6pm daily, we have everything covered for a summer of fun, adventure, and learning, including our Jumpstart Series, science, field trips, sports, and more. Visit our website: www.st-anne.org or call us at 949.276.6700. St. Anne School is a WASC and NAEYC accredited, National Blue Ribbon school, oriented to the family and dedicated to the development of the whole child.
Steve Johnson Tennis Academy The Steve Johnson Tennis Academy located at the beautiful Rancho
San Clemente Tennis & Fitness Club has a summer program for all levels of juniors. 10 one week sessions begin June 25. Full day camps, half day camps and hour classes are available. Tournament and high school level players will meet in the afternoons at 2pm. Pro shop stocked with Babolat rackets, and accessories. Nike and Babolat shoes for everyone. Custom stringing is also available. 949.492.1515, www.sjtennis.com.
Summer Soul Surf Camp Volcom presents: Summer Soul Surf Camp, located in San Clemente at San Onofre “Surf Beach”. Week long day and overnight camp programs for boys and girls ages 9–16. CPR / first aid certified instructors are experienced surfers committed to being role models both in and out of the water. Spend your summer surfing morning and afternoon sessions. Learn to play the ukulele and eat S’mores by the campfire with your friends. www.summersoulsurfcamp.com, 800.522.1352.
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Tstreet Volleyball Club Tstreet Volleyball Club trains over 350 athletes between the ages of 9 and 18, and is recognized as one of the top clubs in the country. Conveniently located in the spectrum district of Irvine, Tstreet offers a full range of position specific, general skills and sand camps / clinics throughout the summer. All participants, whether beginning or advanced, are placed in serious learning environments. Experienced coaches, led by two-time Olympic gold medalist and club owner Troy Tanner, teach proper volleyball mechanics in competitive, fun drills. 949.305.8083, info@tstreetvolleyball.com.
Waterbabies Swim School Waterbabies Swim School is located in the heart of downtown San Clemente at 142 Avenida Granada. Our parent and me classes are not only a great time, good for your babies brain growth
and motor development, but are also a vehicle for creating water safety from a very young age. Children older than two years can attend a class without a parent in the water, and will appreciate the warm inviting atmosphere, and loving teachers. Ph: 949.488.2512, Fax: 949.258.2506, www.waterbabiesswimschool.com
Westwind Sailing & Paddling Westwind Sailing & Paddling has 24 years at OC Sailing & Events Center: 34451 Ensenada Pl., Dana Point. Kids sailing, SUP classes and day camps for ages 6–17. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Also: Adult sailing and SUP classes, birthday parties, special events, adaptive boating, SUP rental, private/semiprivate lessons, sailing rides, clubs, family sailing, gift certificates. Westwind Sailing & Paddling is a Silver Lantern winner for customer service in the 2010 People’s Choice Awards, Best of Dana Point. 949.492.3035, www.WestwindSailing.com
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YMCA Camp Join us for ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES at the Y! What better way to start your summer than at the YMCA Summer Camp? Each day of camp comes packed with fun and excitement! Children will get to make new friends, go on adventures, field trips, special events, and participate in sports, themed events, and activities in a structured and nurturing environment. Our experienced staff is dedicated to making your child’s summer stimulating and memorable. Visit ymcaoc.org or call 949.940.1100 to register today!