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Summer Camp and Activities Guide 2011

Posted on April 28, 2011

This is a partial list of camps, classes and other activities largely geared to young people in Zip Code 92127 and the surrounding area.  Times, dates and information provided to 92127 Magazine for this compilation is subject to change.

 

 

4S Dance Academy

Dates: July 11-15, July 18-22, July 11-22

Cost: Range of $230-$475

Location: 10804 Willow Ct. , San Diego, CA 92127

Phone: 858-385-1999

Email: info@sedma.us

Website: www.4sballetacademy.com

Description: During the month of July, a variety of action-packed camps are offered that may work around vacation plans. Summer is a great time at the academy to dance with friends in a fun atmosphere while staying in tip-top shape to start the next level. The Summer Session traditionally sells out so please register ASAP if you will be dancing with us so that our teachers will be properly staffed.

4S Ranch Library

Dates: June 1-July 27

Cost: Free

Location: 1-433 Reserve Drive San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: June Zhou

Phone: 858-673-3991

Email: June.Zhou@sdcounty.ca.gov

Website: www.4sranchlibrary.blogspot.com

Description: The summer reading program is geared for people of all ages (birth to adult).  Reading Goals for each age group have been established and prizes will be awarded as children/adults meet their goal(s).  There will also be several different special family reading programs throughout the summer that include animals, magic, puppets, dancing and an end of the Summer Program Party.

4S Ranch Sports Park

Dates: Programs run throughout the summer

Cost: Varies

Location: 16118D 4S Ranch Parkway San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Maryjane Ortiz

Phone: 858-673-3900

Email: Maryjane.ortiz@sdcounty.ca.gov

Website: http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/4s.html

Description: One of the county’s premier sports facilities, 4S Ranch Sports Park is nestled within a 25-acre community park near Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Peñasquitos. This sports complex features five baseball/softball fields, five soccer/multipurpose fields, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, and a roller-hockey rink.  This complex is committed to serving the needs of recreational youth sports organizations. In doing so, it has adopted national youth sports standards for all organizations that are participating in programs at the park.  For field or court reservations and fee information, call recreation office west of the tennis courts.  For any other requests, including picnic or gazebo reservations, please call 858-565-3600, Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Avengers Soccer

Dates: June 13-17, August 1-5

Cost: $99 register before May 25, $110 register after May 25 (for Jun. camp)

$99 register before July 15, $110 register after July 15 (for Aug. camp)

*Take $5 off per sibling child

Location: TBD (either Monterey Ridge Fields or 4S Ranch Community Park Fields

Contact Person: Ruben Martinez

Phone: 858-335-0177

Email: Ruben@avengerssoccer.com

Website: www.4sranchsoccer.com or www.avengerssoccer.com

Description: Recreational skills camp to help players improve their skills and develop new technique. Camp will include a shirt and soccer sac pack.

Bounce California

Dates: All programs operate on a 2 week basis beginning June 20 ending August 11.

  • Camp #1 Mon – Wed (June 20, 22, 27, 29) Tues – Thursday (June 21, 23, 28, 30)
  • Camp #2 Mon – Wed (July 4(none),6, 11, 13) Tues – Thursday (July 5, 7, 12, 14)
  • Camp #3 Mon – Wed (July 18, 20, 25, 27) Tues – Thursday (July 19, 21, 26, 28)
  • Camp #4 Mon – Wed (Aug 1, 3, 8, 10) Tues – Thursday (Aug 2, 4, 9, 11)

Times: 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Cost: $27/day, $23/day for additional children

Location: 10806 #3 Willow Ct. San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Susan Wilson

Phone: 858-592-1439

Email: office@bouncecalifornia.com

Website: www.bouncecalifornia.com

Description: Want a fun, high activity, keep ‘em fit kind of day?  Along with many and varied kinds of trampolines, kids will love the unique equipment, Spaceball (trampoline and basketball), rope swing and zip line.  Geared for girls and boys ages 5-14.

Boys & Girls Club of 4S Ranch Summer Day Camp 2011

Dates: June 10-August 23

Cost: $90/week for (Camp Velocity = Kindergarten – 5th Grade) *Includes 1 field trip & 1 pool day/week

$100/week for (Adventure Club = 6th-8th Grade) *Includes 3 field trips & 2 pool days/week

Location: 4S Ranch Branch, 16118 4S Ranch Parkway, San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Jack T. Nguyen, Site Supervisor

Phone: 858-676-2230

Email: jnguyen@sdyouth.org

Website: www.sdyouth.org

Description: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Great San Diego provides a safe and positive place for kids.  The camp program will take youths on a wonderful adventure with a new theme and varying activities every week.  *Registration starts May 2.

Color Me Mine

Dates: June 20-23, June 27-30, July 5-8

Time: 11:30-1:30pm

Cost: $150

Location: Color Me Mine, 10550 Craftsman Way #183 San Diego,  CA 92127

Contact Person: Andi Tanner

Phone: 858-312-5500

Email: anditanner@earthlink.net

Website: www.ranchobernardo.colormemine.com

Description: Three Summer Camps available:

  • BEACH CAMP (Jun 20-23): Children will create many beach themed items and will be taught ceramic painting techniques.
  • GARDEN CAMP (Jun. 27-30):  Children will create many garden themed projects and will learn ceramic painting techniques.
  • KITCHEN CAMP (Jul. 5-8): Children will create many cool kitchen themed items and will learn ceramic painting techniques

CYT Theater for Kids Day Camps

Dates: June-August (Varies)

Cost: $159-$185

Location: See website for locations

Contact Person: Linda Wolf, Summer Camp Coordinator

Phone: 619-588-0206

Email: lwolfe@cctcyt.org

Website: www.cytsandiego.org

Description: Ages 6-14. With themes such as Toon Town, Pirates and Princesses and Glee, these one week day camps are designed for campers to enjoy making new friends, building performance skills, learning self-confidence, teamwork and theater abilities to showcase at the end of the week.

Danceology Performing Arts Campus

Dates: Day Camps and Summer Lessons

Cost: See website or call for details

Location: 10750 Thornmint Rd. Ste. 102, San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Niki Lucia

Phone: 858-613-1155

Email: info@danceology.biz

Website: www.danceology.biz

Description: Ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, voice, acting, cheer, dance and music lessons.  Professional instructors will teach children how to express themselves through creative expression, learned technique, musicality and choreography.

Floaties Swim School

Dates: Jun. 13-Aug. 12

Cost: Varies

Location: 13180 Poway Road, San Diego, CA 92064

Phone: 877-277-7946

Email: info@floatiesswimschool.com

Website: www.floatiesswimschool.com

Description: Summer league consists of daily one-hour lessons and four swim meets, allowing pre-competitive swimmers to improve techniques and stroke skills.

Frogs Fitness

Dates: June 13-August 19

Cost: Varies based on weekly or drop-in basis as well as Member vs. Non-Member

Location: Frog’s Fitness, Carmel Mountain Ranch 12171 World Trade Dr., San Diego, CA 92128

Contact Person: Katie Engstrom

Phone: 858-674-4480

Email: katie.engstrom@frogsfit.com

Website: www.frogsfit.com

Description: Youth camps promote overall fitness by providing fun, you-centered activities, emphasizing a different sport/activity each week. There are guest appearances by personal trainers, athletes, dancers, cheerleaders, and coaches to share how fitness influences their lives or to give further instruction on a specific sport.

Frozen Ropes

Dates: Varies

Cost: Varies

Location: 10710 Thornmint Road, San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Joe Mcatee

Phone: 858-485-9399

Email: sandiego@frozenropes.com

Website: http://www.frozenropes.com/home/locations/san-diego-ca.aspx

Description: Frozen Ropes’ curriculum and teaching philosophy is based on over 20 years of experience in player development including the most current research in biomechanics, sports psychology, visual skills, and strength and conditioning.  From our Born to Play classes starting at 3 years old to the Frozen Ropes Amateur Coaches Alliance, Frozen Ropes offers a program to fit every skill level.

Helen Woodward Animal Center – Critter Camp

Dates: June 6-August 19

Cost: $245/week K-8th grade; $180/week Pre-K

Location: Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Contact Person: Kaely Keller

Phone: 858-756-4117, ext. 318

Email: education@animalcenter.org

Website: www.animalcenter.org

Description: “I get to touch the animals!”  That’s how kids ages 4 through 13 describe their experience at Helen Woodward Animal Center’s “Critter Camp.” Age-appropriate lessons teach children to be more humane to animals and each other. Class size is limited giving Critter Camp the best camper to teacher ratio in San Diego.  Includes arts, crafts and games.

North County Gymnastics & Gyminny Kids

Dates: June 13-September 4;  Mon- Fri AM/PM Full day 9:30-12:30/1-4; early drop off and late pick up available

Cost: Daily Range $36-$92 *Special member discount

Location: 17022 Camino San Bernardo, San Diego CA 92127

Contact Person: Any staff member

Phone: 1-800-GYMINNY (or 858-451-0204)

Email:gkgymnst@aol.com

Website:www.gyminnykids.com

Description: All summer long come enjoy gymnastics, games, crafts and fun in our air conditioned facility.  Kids enjoy bungees, the foam pit, trampolines and much more.

Del Mar Jr. Lifeguards

Dates: June 20-August 26

Times: 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: Range of $275-$700

Location: 29th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014

Phone: 760-944-1657

Email: info@delmarjg.com

Website: http://secure.delmarjg.com

JW Tumbles Rancho Bernardo Summer Program

Dates: June 20-August 12 (daily and weekly programs)

Cost: Daily range $35-$45; Weekly range $120-$200

Location: 11501 Rancho Bernardo Rd, Ste. 150, San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Sarah Taylor

Phone: 858-673-0400

Email:rb@jwtumbles.com

Website:www.ranchobernardo.jwtumbles.com

Description: During the summer, JW Tumbles holds weeklong mini and full day camps for 3-9 year olds with themes like Circus, Magic, Sports, Superheroes, Science, Drama, Animal Adventures and more.  Campers can expect games, crafts and tumbling as well as special guest appearances each week.

 

Maranatha Christian School

Dates: June 27-August 5

Cost: Varies

Location: 9050 Maranatha Drive, San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Bryce Forrester

Phone: 858-759-9737

Email:bryce.forrester@maranathachristianschools.org

Website:http://www.maranathachristianschools.org/

Description: The MCS Summer Program offers a variety of academic classes for catching up and getting ahead, as well as a wide variety of classes that are just for fun. Kids will start the day with morning devotions and worship.  Activities include playing indoor/outdoor games and sports, like Splat-ball, Capture the Flag, Wall-ball, Ping-Pong, and more.

Oaks North Golf Jr. Golf Camps

Dates: 2011 Clinics begin every Monday from June 20-August 19 (except for July 4).

Cost: Basic – $120; Advanced – $299

Location: Oaks North Golf Course, 12602 Oaks North Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

Phone: 858-487-3021

Email: OaksNorth@JCResorts.com

Website: http://www.jcgolf.com/courses-oaksnorth-junior.php

Description: Participants receive five daily, 90-minute or 2 hour golf lessons (depending on camp selected) and learn all the fundamentals that make great golfers.

Outpost Summer Camps

Dates: June 20-August 19

Cost: Range of $220-$1,165

Location: Canyonside Community Park, 12350 Black Mountain Rd., San Diego, CA 92129

Contact Person: Sandi Hanafin, Office Director

Phone: 858-842-4900

Email: info@outpostsummercamps.com

Website: www.outpostsummercamps.com

Description: Outpost offers families and their children traditional day camp programs, located outdoors in convenient and safe locations. Campers spend their days in small groups with carefully selected and personally trained staff focused entirely on the success of each child, encouraging them to explore and play, swim and enjoy the outdoors.   Outpost is intentionally designed as a unique community for both our campers and staff. Sessions are two and three weeks long — providing the opportunity for everyone to build lasting relationships that encourage healthy development, positive risk-taking and a sense of belonging and security.

Pacific Swim & Rancho Arbolitos Swim & Tennis Club

Dates: June 13-August 19 (weekly or daily)

Cost: Weekly range of $110-$195; daily range of $35-$60

Location: 14343 Silverset St., Poway, CA 92064

Contact Person: Di Molenaar

Phone: 858-486-3670

Email: dimolenaar@me.com

Website: http://ranchoarbolitosclub.com/

Description: Tennis coaches from Rancho Arbolitos and swim coaches from Pacific Swim will direct the camps.  Campers will be divided into groups by age and then ability.  The tennis camp will cover basic stroke production, rules, sportsmanship, strategy, fitness and games.  In camp, campers will receive instruction according to their ability.  In swim, campers will cover stroke technique on the four competitive swim strokes, learn drills, and learn how to perform swim turns correctly.  Campers will also play water games and swim relays for fun.

PQ Rec Soccer

Dates: July 18-21; 9 a.m.-12 Noon

Cost: $100

Location: Black Mountain Middle School

Contact: Haydn Mitchell

Phone: 504-251-4930cell

Email: hmsasoccer@gmail.com

Website:www.pqsoccer.com

Description: PQ Rec. offers this soccer camp to players 5 years and older and interested in improving their skill level, while having fun.  Campers will be taught the skills necessary to play the game, in a fun-filled environment.  They will be taught the proper techniques of dribbling, passing, shooting, and receiving soccer ball by experienced competitive coaches. Groups will be kept small so that players will get the adequate individual attention they deserve.

 

Rancho Family YMCA

Dates: June 13-September 2

Cost: Affordable costs are varied according to camp selection

Location: Camp Home Base is off Scripps Poway Parkway

Contact Person: Jessica Shiner, Camp & Family Director

Phone: 858-484-8788 x 300

Email:jshiner@ymca.org

Website:www.rancho.ymca.org/camp

Description: Y-Camps at the Rancho Family YMCA are American Camp Association (ACA) accredited. Multiple bus stop locations spread across the service area and an Extended Camp option are available.  Please visit out camp webcenter for full details.

 

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Dates: Varies (see website)

Cost: Varies (see website)

Location: San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido, CA 92027-96141

Contact Person: Information and Reservation Sales Dept.

Phone: 619-718-3000

Website:www.sdzsafaripark.org

Description: Kids ages 2-17 will explore the world of animals in depth during weeklong adventures.  Kids can come for the day or spend the night.

Sea World

Dates: June-August

Cost: $245-$1,075

Location: Sea World San Diego

Phone: 800-25-SHAMU

Website: www.seaworld.org

Description: Uncover the mysteries of ocean animals, make friends, play games and sleep next to sharks, fishes or whales at the SeaWorld Camps (Resident Camp, Day Camp, Group Camp and Sleepovers for kids of all ages).

SDSC/Samba Soccer Academy

Dates: June 13-16, June 20-23, June 27-30, July 11-14. August 1-4.

Cost: $125/player; $1000/team 8 a side; $1400/team 11 a side.

Location: Rancho Bernardo Community Park/Canyonside rec center.

Contact Person: Raffi Ruotolo

Phone: 858-673-7002

Email:raffi@premiersoccerinternational.org

Website:www.fcsandiego.com; www.sambasocceracademy.com

Description: Team and individual soccer camps, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Campers will receive camp t-shirts and giveaways.  Instruction by former professional players and directors of San Diego Soccer Club, including Brian Quinn, Raffi Ruotolo, Peter Stogsdill and Seamus McFadden.

 

Teen Writers’ Camp

Dates: June 20-July 1; 8:30-11:30 Daily

Cost: 1 student: $210; 2 siblings: $360; 3 siblings: $540

Location: Oak Valley Middle School, 16055 Winecreek Rd., San Diego, CA 92127

Phone: 858-487-8474

Email:dmikkonen@powayusd.com or jugalde@powayusd.com

Description:  Sponsored by the San Marcos Writing Project in partnership with Poway Unified School District invites students entering grades 6-10 to participate in a workshop led by Writing Project teachers to foster the enjoyment of writing. Registration fees include a notebook, writing materials, T-shirt and all supplies necessary for the workshop.  Participants spend two weeks developing stories, writing about high-interest topics, exploring poetry, and learning from amazing writers.  Students will present their work at an “Open Mic Celebration”.

 

Time 2 Shine

Dates: Ongoing throughout the summer.

Cost: Varies

Location: 16625 Dove Canyon Rd. #105, San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Jennifer Miller

Phone: 858-675-0772

Email:wertime2shine@yahoo.com

Website:www.wertime2shine.com

Description: A variety of programs involving music, meditation, and dance will invigorate and inspire participants.

United Studios of Self Defense

Dates: Ongoing throughout the summer.

Cost: Varies

Location: 4S Commons/Ralphs Plaza, 10449 Reserve Drive, Ste. 141, San Diego, CA 92127

Phone: 858-674-9757

Description: Students will focus on confidence, self-control, self defense and awareness.

Velocity Sports

Dates: Summer Training Schedule TBD; check website for updates

Cost: Varies

Location: 10806 Willow Court, San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person: Erin Dimry

Phone: 858-592-7766

Email: edimry@velocitysp.com

Website: www.velocitysp.com/sandiego

Description: Coaches will push athletes to their limits, but not beyond them. They will use positive reinforcement to ensure that your child feels good about his or her accomplishments. And at the completion of the first program, improvement in a youth’s athletic performance and a boost in self-confidence is evident.

West Coast Martial Arts Academy

Dates: Ongoing throughout the summer.

Cost: Varies

Location: 10890-B Thornmint Rd. San Diego, CA 92127

Contact Person:

Phone: 858-451-KICK (5425)

Email: info@wcmaasd.com

Website: http://sdmartialarts.com/

Description: West Coast Martial Arts Academy offers group classes for kids (starting at age 4), juniors, and adults. Each class is built around dynamic energy and an accelerated training style that is fun, exciting, empowering and educational.

Westwood Club

Dates: 9 one-week sessions; June 13-August 12

Cost: $125 for WWC Members; $145 for non-members

Location: Westwood Club, 17394 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA, 92127

Contact Person: Nora Kessler

Phone: 858-618-2140

Email: programs@rbwestwoodclub.com

Website: www.rbwestwoodclub.com

Description: The Westwood Club summer day camp program is for 6-12 year olds, with swimming in the on-site pool, games, crafts and a variety of activities each day based on the theme of the week.  Each week includes a field trip and a 6:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.

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