Thanks to everyone who
sent in Summer Camp info!
We’ve included information on over 50 summer camps below – so many that we had to move our fun summer activities to a separate Special Edition for tomorrow! There are obviously hundreds more camps out there to choose from, including a lot of fun options through your local places of worship, parks, community centers, etc., but hopefully you’ll find this list helpful as we head into the heart of the summer. Some of these start this week, so take a quick read through, and we’ll also be back tomorrow with our regular Jen’s List.
Thanks again!! ~ Jen
Kol Tikvah – Camp Cool Kids
Still looking for a Summer Camp for your little one?
Dr. Seuss is on the loose this summer at Kol Tikvah preschool. Their 8 week program still has space available. The camp runs from June 17th-Aug 9th, but can work with days to meet your vacation schedule and is also working parent friendly. They are now enrolling for children 18 months-6 years old. On site field trips, water play, pony rides and a special program for children entering Kindergarten “Jumpstart Kindergarten” makes camp fun and tutoring all in one. Kol Tikvah is conveniently located at 20400 Ventura Blvd. in Woodland Hills. Call for more information or to schedule a tour at 818-992-1960.
www.koltikvah.org
Little Acorns Grow Summer Camps and Music Programs
Little Acorns Grow has so much to offer, including two one-month long summer camps running July 1 – 26 and July 29 – August 23. Each week has a different fun theme, including Pirate week, Nature week, Monster week, Explore the World week, Under the Sea week, and Outer Space week.
They also offer weekly camps for kids ages 4 – 8 through the end of August, including:
- Music Camp July 8 – 12
- Art Camp July 15 – 19
- Theater Camp July 22 – 26
- Soccer Camp July 29 – Aug 2
- Cooking Camp Aug 5 – 9
- Animal Camp Aug 12 – 16
- Science Camp Aug 19 – 23
They also offer many enrichment classes, ranging from music to arts to sports, for your little ones to choose from. Visit them at www.littleacornsgrow.net to learn more.
Fitness by the Sea Fun Beach Camps
Camps like these make parents wish they were kids again. Your child gets to boogie board, get their face painted, play sports & creative games, and will come home wiped out after all the fun at their locations in Santa Monica, Malibu, El Segundo, and Pacific Palisades. All activities are lead by an experienced & dedicated older staff (average age 28) of parents, teachers, and coaches at a place the Chief of LA County Lifeguards named the SAFEST beach camp in LA County. 10% discount may be available for Jen’s List members.
www.FitnessbytheSea.com
Aloha Beach and Surf Camp for Kids and Teens, ages 4-15
This camp is SO amazing! My boys went, LOVED it & are BEGGING to go back! Three Camps in One! Keiki Camp for the younger kids, takes place at Paradise Cove in Malibu, where campers learn to surf, have daily ocean safety and swimming lessons, and participate in Hawaiian themed beach activities. Kahuna Camp is for ages 8-11 and High Action is for ages 12-15. It’s L.A.’s most comprehensive aquatic sports day camp offering 200+ safe and fun beach activities including surfing, boogie boarding, boating, tubing, jet skiing, wake boarding, ocean swimming lessons, beach ecology and more. They have a low camper-to-counselor ratio, 100% safety record, daily transportation & a satisfaction guarantee.
www.alohabeachcamp.com
BJE Teen Service Corps-1 Week Summer Camp for Entering 7th-9th Graders with a Passion for Changing the World
Aug. 19th-23rd from 9am-3:30pm
They’re looking for teens who want to do something not only fun but meaningful with part of their summer-teens to put their passions to work & their values into action. Run by BJE: Builders of Jewish Education, teens will explore the issue of hunger & poverty, & engage in hands-on community service to discover how they can make a significant impact. Campers earn 12 hrs of community service credit. $325 per session. Scholarships/sibling discounts available. Mention Jen’s List for $15 off. Contact the Camp Director, Alisha Pedowitz at 323-761-8621 for more info.
Held at Temple Adat Elohim
2420 E. Hillcrest Dr. in Thousand Oaks
www.bjela.org/servicecorps
Camp JCA Shalom has 2 Great Camping Options
Camp JCA Shalom is located on Shalom Institute’s 220 gorgeous acres in the mountains of Malibu. Camp JCA Shalom is open to kids entering grades 2 -12. We provide a positive, safe and fun Jewish camping experience that fosters personal and social growth, skills development, and an appreciation for nature. Strong Jewish values of community, tradition and service have been our hallmark for more than 60 years. For more information, visit www.campjcashalom.com or http://jenslist.burstible.com/place/camp-jca-shalom-summer-camps.
Camp JCA Shalom Day Camp is in its 3rd summer, and is for kids entering grades 1-8. Camp is held weekdays at Kadima Day School on Shoup in Woodland Hills Activities include swimming, sports and games, arts and crafts, cooking, Israeli Culture, mad science, dance, music, Shabbat, gardening and so much more! There are weekly field trips to Camp JCA Shalom in Malibu so that campers can experience camp in a natural environment and take advantage of all that has to offer.. Specialty camps are available for kids entering grades 3 – 5 and this summer is the launch of our Leaders in Training program for kids entering grades 6-8. For more information, visit www.campjcashalom.com/daycamp
http://jenslist.burstible.com/kids-activities/los-angeles/holiday-summer-camps/36194
Camp Exploration Travel Day Camp
This is the 20th summer of the wonderfully unique Camp Exploration programs – there may be space in a couple of the one week options. Check www.CampExploration.org. The camps are limited to a maximum of twelve campers with three mature, responsible adult staff members – a true 4:1 child:adult ratio. Children are extremely well guided through interesting and fun activities and excursions, and they grow as human beings with positive values and consciousness.
Contact info@CampExploration.com to schedule to meet with the director to find out more – you will be glad you did!
Vegan Camp: The Best Camp Especially for Vegan Kids
Imagine a vegetarian or vegan child not having to ask what is in any of the food. Imagine a vegetarian or vegan child not having to explain or defend his/her vegan choices. Vegan Camp has day camp and overnight camp weeks. Non-vegan kids are quite welcome, but the camps are especially amazing for vegan kids. www.VeganCamp.org
KidsCanCode Programming Camps
Need a last-minute summer activity? Spaces are still available for the July 8th-July 12th – “Introduction to Programming” camp, and others are offered this summer! Classes are held at the Sherman Oaks Galleria – drop your child off and go see a movie! They will learn to make games, animations, and more – and all classes include a Raspberry Pi computer for your child to keep! My 10 ½ year old took this class and it was fabulous!
Learn to Program with KidsCanCode
Summer classes available now:
* Introduction to Programming
* Learn to code using Python, a real language used by NASA, Google, and more
* Create interactive programs and computer graphics
* Lays the foundation for a lifetime of growth
Location: Sherman Oaks Galleria Community Room
Cost: $395 – includes a Raspberry Pi computer your child can keep!
This class is AWESOME! Your kids will LOVE it!
http://kidscancode.org/
818-794-0522
Overnight Farm Camp at Highland Springs Resort
In a world where technology is always competing for our kids’ attention, Highland Springs Resort is passionate about teaching future generations about sustainability, where food comes from & healthy ways of living. Collecting organic chicken eggs. Picking organic vegetables. Feeding farm animals. Creating fresh meals. With a hands-on approach to learning, Farm Camp invites kids 7-13 to become part of life on the farm. Each day includes animal care, garden exploration & harvesting for an end-of-week cooking class. Campers also participate in activities like swimming, archery, canoeing & hiking. There are 6 weekly sessions from June 24th-Aug. 2nd. Overnight sessions available between June 24th-July 12th.
www.123farm.com/camp
Minecraft Computer Programming Summer Camp
Week of July 29
Whether your child is a complete newbie or a Minecrafting expert, this class will have something new to offer. Using the special educational Minecraft: Pi Edition, we’ll explore how to control the Minecraft world through code.And the fun doesn’t stop there: after class ends, every student will be will be able to bring his/her Raspberry Pi home to continue the Minecraft adventure! http://www.meetup.com/KidsCanCode-Coding-for-kids-ages-10-14/events/122050052/?_af_eid=122050052&_af=event&a=uc1_te
Kids Club Adventure Day Camp
Now-September 6th, Monday through Friday from 7am-6:30pm
Day Camp options for ages 3-13, with daily swimming at the Calabasas Swim and Tennis Center, trip options, beach and bowling days, pony rides, sports, music and dance, special events and theme weeks. Kids Club has been serving your community for over 23 years with the most fun, affordable, and flexible camp program in the area. Call 818-591-CLUB for a tour.
www.kidsclubdaycamp.com
Degas Dance Studio – Have You Registered For Summer Yet??
Summer Schedule
July 8-Aug. 3rd
Fall/Spring 2013-2014 begins August 5th
Performing Arts Day Camp (Ages 7-11)
Monday-Friday 10am-3:00pm $250 week / $65 day
Choose from week(s) 1-4 or Daily Rates
Students will take classes in various dance styles including Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Break dancing, Acro, Vocal and Acting. (Limited Space)
Int/Adv. Intensives (Ages 9+ Int/Adv. Levels only)
Mon-Thurs 3:30-7:30PM $100 week / $40 day
Choose from week 1-4 (Guest Master Teachers) –
Week 1 – Musical Theatre (Acting, Vocal, Dance)
Week 2 – Ballet (Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Pilates, Stretch, Turns)
Week 3 – Jazz/Contemporary (Guest Faculty)
Week 4 – Hip Hop / Breakdancing (Special Guest Faculty Mix’d Elements)
Saturday – Summer Classes $20 per class / $72mo.
Per Class or Teen Sat. Unlimited $160mo. (All 4 Classes)
10am Ballet (Ages 5-7)
10am Ballet/Tap Combo (Ages 3-4)
11am Ballet/Tap Combo (Ages 4-5)
11am Jazz/Acro (Ages 5-7)
12:30 Ballet Ages (7-10)
12:30 Teen Ballet
1:30 Jazz/Contemporary (Ages 7-10)
1:30 Teen Jazz
2:30 Acro (10-18)
3:30 Teen Hip Hop
For More information email Info@degasdancestudio.com
www.degasdancestudio.com
Creative Writing Summer Camps in Encino
Writopia Lab is a national community of young writers, ages 6-18. Founded in New York City in 2007 and garnering countless Scholastic Writing Awards, publications, and top college acceptances, Writopia has now spread to Santa Monica, Silverlake, and Encino!Registration is open for summer break creative writing workshops. In these week-long camps, participants:
-Write short stories, plays/screenplays, poetry, or memoirs that they can take pride in.
-Build skills and confidence with fun, social, highly-productive games.
-Enjoy individualized guidance from published authors and produced playwrights.
Workshop size is capped at seven students. Great for reluctant writers too!
323-761-0453
www.WritopiaLab.org/LA
Elite Fitness Plus for Kid-FIIT and Teen-FIIT
Do you have a teen-ager who needs to learn proper form for strength training? Bring them to Elite Fitness Plus for kid-FIIT (ages 8-12) and teen-FIIT (ages 13-18). We will be offering two days a week of small group coaching similar to the format of our e-FIIT classes that are a total body work-out led by one of the coaches. The sessions will start on July 15th and run through August 15th. The cost is $299 for the entire 8 weeks. Call 805-494-4279 for more details and to sign your child up.
www.elitefitnessplus.com
Future Lancer Camp
From August 12th-16th from 9am-noon
Thousand Oaks High School
Every summer TOHS Cheer does a week long camp at TOHS for children 5-14 where they teach cheers, dance, do arts and crafts, snack time as well as great mentoring. Learn cheers, sideline chants, jumps and more. At the end of the week they put on a show for the parents and are also welcomed back to the first home varsity football game to cheer alongside the team. This is a great experience for all ages. Every attendee receives a TOHS Cheer tee-shirt. $125 with registration by 6/30; $135 after 7/1.
www.tohscheer.com
The Pasadena Playhouse is thrilled to offer Jen’s List members a $100 discount on registration to CIRQUE AT THE PLAYHOUSE
It offers Youth, Teen, Adult, and Professional Intensive programs, spanning from July 15th-July 28th, and July 29th-August 11th for the Professional Training Program. Stefan Haves, who has worked with Cirque du Soleil since 2006 as a Comic Act Designer, will serve as Program Director and co-producer. Levels are offered for ages 8 and up, and regular prices range from $650 to $950. Use Code: JENSLIST. To register, visit www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/box-office/special-events/cirque.html or call 626-356-7529. For further questions, email cirque@pasadenaplayhouse.org.
Girl Scout Camps!
Calling all Girls! Are you ready for a Summer to Discover? Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles offers a variety of day and overnight summer camps for girls grades 1-12 (K for select camps) – no prior Girl Scout experience is required. Girl Scout camp allows girls to build lifelong friendships, develop leadership skills, and have new experiences in a safe, fun environment. Discover the camp that fits your interests, including science & tech, high adventure, drama, arts & crafts, horseback riding, marine settings and more! Sessions of adventures begin in June and continue throughout the summer – registration is still open for many sessions, so don’t miss out! For more information, go to http://girlscoutsla.org/pages/camp/camp.html
Temple Aliyah Camp Yofi Calendar
Temple Aliyah is pleased to announce that our Camp Yofi calendar is full of exciting and fun-filled activities. the program offers 3 or 5 days, with Extended care available till 5:00pm. Two new exciting Inflatable Water Slides and Bouncers will add to our Camp Yofi Water Fun! The Campers can slide down the curving slide and shoot out into the cool waters of the splash pool! Double the sliding…….excitement! Double the fun. Special Enrichment EVENTS! Pony Rides, Animal Shows,
Science, Cooking and Super Sports every Wednesday are just a sample of the classes that will part of your child’s Camp Yofi Day!
For more information, please call Andrea Segall at Temple Aliyah ECE, (818)346-1552.
Still need plans for summer camp?! No worries-JCAMP has what you need!!
Who: Kindergarten-5th Grade
What: Summer Day Camp
Where: Westside Jewish Community Center
When: From now until August 16th!
Why: To laugh, play, swim, dance, run, eat, kick, cook, jump, learn, and grow!!
Register online at www.jcampwestside.org or call 323-556-5201!
Beth Shir Shalom Camp Olam!
July 1 -August 24th from 9am-3pm – late care available until 5:30pm
Younger campers (18m to 4y) spend each day enjoying water play, arts & crafts, outdoor activities, all within a loving Jewish environment.
Explorers Club (4 -6y) explore Santa Monica and beyond with field trips to the beach, local parks and exciting sites around the city (The Getty, Skirball Center, SM Farmers Market)
Choose your weeks or come all summer!
Weekly camp themes include:
July 22 – Campers got Talent week
July 29 – Sports week
Aug 5 – Camp Spirit Week
Aug 12 – Kids in the Garden week
Aug 19 – End of Camp Blow out!
Aug 23 – last day of camp
Temple Membership is not required. For more info, contact Cynthia cynthia.barzilai@bethshirshalom.org or call 310.829.2517.
Glendale Centre Theatre Summer Acting Camp
Do you like acting and performing on stage? Meeting new friends? Having fun and using your imagination? Check out Glendale Centre Theatre’s Summer Acting Camp! Students between the ages of 7 and 15 spend the day at the theatre and are involved in a wide range of classes designed to stimulate their creativity in a fun and safe environment. Our accredited teachers will teach such classes as:
Acting, Dancing, Singing, On Camera, Improvisation, Crafts, Stage Combat
Session 2: July 1st through July 19th
Final performance: Monday July 22nd at 7 p.m.
Session 3: July 22nd through August 9th
Final performance: Sunday August 11th at 4 p.m.
Regular Day: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ($700 new students, $650 returning students)
Extended Day: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ($850 new students, $800 returning students)
Call 818-244-8481 for details!
C.B.E. Preschool and Afterschool club.
Located at 3050 Kadota Street in Simi Valley. Join us for a fun summer camp experience! We have water play including waterslides. The children also enjoy dance, music, and dramatic play. We have field trips for school age campers! For more information contact 805-522-2214. Mention Jen’s list and receive $50 off your first session.
Dynamic Summer Camp in Encino! – The Heart House in Encino
Open to kids ages 3-12. Monday-Thursday 9:30 am-12:30 pm. Your child will enjoy a variety of fun games and activities while practicing their communication skills with a relationship skills expert. Cooking, Swimming, Gardening, Team Building, and more! $300/week. Session 1: July 22-25 Session 2: July 29-Aug 1. Call Julia@818-919-0808 to save your spot or for more information.
http://www.thehearthousela.com/
Zimmer Children’s Museum Summer Camp July 8 – Sept 13
Ages 3-6
As with all of the Zimmer Children’s Museum programs, Summer Camp at the Zimmer offers a unique blend of best practices in early childhood education and high-caliber arts education experiences with a focus on social responsibility.
This summer, the Zimmer Children’s Museum’s 5 distinct week-long day camps will explore the community we live in, the plants, animals and places of the earth, and more! Though the focus of each week will vary, each day will incorporate arts & crafts, music & movement, and lots of playtime that help to develop the whole child!
http://www.zimmermuseum.org/camp_zimmer.html
Did you know there’s a Summer Camp at the LA Zoo?
Each day brings new discoveries as youngsters have the time of their lives going ape over the Zoo’s hundreds of amazing animals. Through fun, safe, engaging activities, your campers will trail blaze through the week. This adventure is one that your child will never forget!
http://jenslist.burstible.com/kids-activities/los-angeles/everyday-fun/35357
Amazing Sports n’ More Summer Camp for kids 5-13 yrs old
Now- Aug. 16th from 9am-3pm
Camp days with coach Dante at the Agoura Hills Calabasas Community Center are filled with sports like basketball, flag football, soccer, and floor hockey. They play awesome games of capture the flag, dodge ball and many others. Snacks provided. Bring a sack lunch(or hot lunch available for purchase) and wear athletic apparel. Pre-registration is preferred, however drop in registration ok too. $50 per day. Half days available too. Call (818) 313-9950 for more info.
www.socalsportsnmore.com
Fun Under the Sun Summer Day Camps
Enrich your child’s life! Fun Under the Sun Day Camps are offered at college campuses throughout the area. Call their office at 818 907 8259 to learn more, or go to http://fununderthesun.com.
Sierra Canyon Summer Camp still has spots available for the kids on Tues./Thur. this summer
“The Ultimate Day Camp Experience for Children since 1972″
Whether it’s Lazer Tag, the 110 ft waterslide, go-carts, Joey Magic, “The Rainbow Wizard” or any of the 30+ activities, come visit this beautiful facility in a private tour & get a free gift bag for the kids! 1000′s of campers (including my 5 boys) from the SFV, SV and SCV and the Las Virgenes Areas have experienced the joy and excitement of Sierra Canyon Day Camp for 40+ years. They take the well-being and safety of your child very seriously & are one of the few local camps that is accredited by the American Camping Association.
11052 Independence Ave. in Chatsworth
www.sierracanyondaycamp.com
Camp Hollywoodland Overnight camp for girls ages 6-17
Join them for a week or two making new friends, going on trips and doing lots of fun activities. Each week has a different theme and trip so there is something for everyone.
http://www.laparks.org/dos/camps/hollywoodland.htm
Cook It Up Summer Camp
The Cooking Passport – July 9th-11th
Cupcake Wars – July 16th-18th
Cook It Up, the owner, Lily, measures success one recipe at a time. This camp comes with RAVE reviews. Visit http://www.cookitupsimivalley.com/#!summer-camp-schedule for more info.
2955 Cochran St. Suite B-202 in Simi Valley, 93065
(805) 776-3663
Culinary Kids Academy Summer Camp
CKA is back to empower children through its incredibly fun and educational workshops! Held in Encino, the intensive K-6th grade workshops seamlessly integrate math, science, history, safety, hygiene and nutrition into complex cooking lessons! Students have no idea they are learning valuable life and academic lessons because they are having an absolute blast cooking! Students expand their culinary comfort zones by making appetizers, entrees and desserts with the end of the week culminating with their own cookbook and personalized Chef’s apron. Sign up for one or more of the five week-long sessions starting 6/24 and ending 8/19.For an enrollment flyer, email DCorsun.CulinaryKidz@gmail.com or call 310-463-0715.
www.culinarykidz.shutterfly.com
Come Cheer With ElatiCheer
July 8th-July 27th
A fun-filled week of cheerleading during the summer. They have tailored our Summer Camp programs for the beginner to advanced cheerleader. They will focus on jumps, motions and tumbling skills specific to cheerleading. During camp, campers will learn proper cheerleading motions and jumps. Campers will work on tumbling skills specific to cheerleading. Also, campers will learn cheers, stunts and a routine which will be performed for parents on the last day of camp.
www.YoYoElastiCheer.com
Show Biz Kids: Summer Acting Camp, Ages 6-12 With a Focus on Film+TV
From July 8th-19th from 9am-2pm
Price $250 1 week or $450 2 weeks. Take one or two sessions! Camp is 5 days a week. Late pick up is available until 3pm. Kids will receive expert instruction in Interview & Audition technique, Breaking down audition scenes, Commercial Auditioning, Improv and more! Each child will go home with a video demo scene suitable for sending to agents or putting on Breakdown Services.
www.valleyactors.com
Adat Shalom ECC- Summer Camp & Preschool (2013-2014) with Extended Days
Adat Shalom ECC is known for its nurturing and educated staff as well as it’s wonderful and spacious campus. Featuring FOUR separate age appropriate outdoor play areas & air conditioned classrooms and nap rooms as well as a pick up/Drop off area where teachers will meet you at your car or park & walk in. Early and Extended day is available for Preschool and Summer Camp.
For Summer Camp, Adat Shalom is offering 2-6 year olds a full day camp program
Hours – 9-3pm with an option for early and extended care.
“Cruise Through the Summer”
Week 1: Mexico June 24th-28th
Week 2: Brazil July 1st-5th (closed on the 4th)
Week 3: South Africa July 8th-12th
Week 4: Italy July 15th-19th
Week 5: France July 22nd-26th
Week 6: Sweden July 29th-Aug 2nd
Week 7: Russia Aug 5th-9th
Week 8: China Aug 12th-16th
Email Joanie@adatshalomla.org or call 310-474-8573 for a tour.
http://www.adatshalomla.org/Learning/Early_Childhood_Center/
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