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    Summer Camp Guide 2023: Academic and STEM camps
    • March 26, 2023

    ADVENTURES IN STEM SCIENCE CAMP

    Khoi Vu Bostic, 9, of Fullerton, at right, leads the way down the zip line at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center in 2019. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    ●  Ages: Junior Adventure Camp 6-10; Adventure Camp 11-17

    ●  Dates: TBA

    ● The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange

    ● 714-923-3191

    www.outdooreducationcenter.org

    Activities include nature hikes, mining, sustainability, astronomy, zip lining, archery, swimming, and arts and crafts.

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    CODE REV

    ● Ages: 6-14

    ● Weeklong camps: June 13-Aug. 5

    www.coderevkids.com/tech-camps

    Weeklong summer tech camps for budding programmers, future video game designers, app developers, robotics engineers, 3D modelers and animators and just plain technology fans. Both in-person and online options are available.

    FAIRMONT SUMMER PROGRAM

    ● Ages: 2-18

    ● Dates: June 5-Aug. 4

    ● 5310 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills; 1575 W. Marble St., Anaheim; 12421 Newport Ave., North Tustin; 2200 W. Sequoia Ave., Anaheim

    ● Summer department 714-234-2757 or the general school 714-765-6300

    fairmontsummerprograms.com

    Choose from weekly summer camps that combine academic and enrichment activities, or a six-week academic program that offers individualized attention in reading, writing and mathematics. Additionally, there will be enrichment workshops that cover a variety of themes such as art, fashion, science and sports. Or spend the summer in college prep courses.

    FUSION ACADEMY

    Instructors Phill Allen, left, Weston Bales, Brennan Edmondson and David Wu perform a song during an art show at Fusion Academy in Mission Viejo on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    ●  Ages: Kindergarten to college

    ● Summer school dates and times are flexible; best to just call Fusion directly

    ●  7711 Center Ave., Suite 120, Huntington Beach; 657-200-2300

    ● 23456 Madero, Suite 140, Mission Viejo; 949-716-7384

    fusionacademy.com

    These programs allow students to catch up or get ahead in academic classes while also providing unique elective choices such as art, music or yoga. Tutoring is personalized for each student’s schedule. Off-site options are available.

    ID TECH CAMPS

    ● Ages: 7-17

    ● Various programs run June 26-Aug. 11

    ● 888-709-8324

    idtech.com

    This program offers more than 40 STEM courses in programming, video game design, robotics, web design, 3D printing, filmmaking and more. Day and overnight camp options available. Course options vary by week offered and location. In-person camp held on UC Irvine campus. Off-site options are available.

    IPSF SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY

    ●  Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade

    ●  Session A: June 12-30; Session B: July 10-27; Specialty Camps: July 31-Aug. 18

    ●  Beacon Park School, 200 Cultivate, Irvine; Cadence Park School, 750 Benchmark; Brywood Elementary School, 1 Westwood, Irvine; Cypress Village Elementary School, 355 Rush Lily, Irvine; Eastwood Elementary School, 99 Meander, Irvine; Oak Creek Elementary, 1 Dovecreek, Irvine

    ●  949-263-8340

    ●  www.ipsf.net/summer

    More than 400 enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students in art, music, science, math, reading and writing, languages, sports, drama, and STEM. High school academic camps develop skills students need for high school and college. Held throughout the Irvine Unified School District. Off-site options are available.

    PLANETBRAVO TECHNOTAINMENT CAMP

    ● Ages: Second to ninth grade

    ● One-week sessions run June 12 through Aug. 11

    ● 4947 Alton Pkwy Irvine

    ● 310-443-7607

    planetbravo.com

    PlanetBravo brings fun, engaging technology instruction that boosts kids’ confidence and gives them multimedia skills with their friends. Kids learn to code, make movies, build robots, modding minecraft and more.

    RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS

    ●  Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade

    ● Dates: June 26-Aug. 3

    ● 3996 Barranca Parkway, No. 110, Irvine, 949-551-1777; 960 Roosevelt, 2nd floor, Irvine, 949-593-0080; 25571 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, 949-864-6592

    russianschool.com

    Two intensive six-week summer math enrichment programs are offered — a traditional course will prepare your child for the year ahead, while reinforcing the work done over the year, and the competitors program serves those students interested in advanced mathematical topics.

    ST. CATHERINE’S ACADEMY

    ● Summer Enrichment Program for boys entering third through eighth grade

    ● Dates: June 20-July 14

    ● 215 N. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim

    ● 714-772-1363

    stcatherinesacademy.org

    Summer Enrichment Program offers math and language arts classes in the morning, followed by sports, recreational activities, military activities and off-campus outings for the rest of the day.

    SUMMER AT SAGE

    ● Ages: 5-14 (Program dependent)

    ● 20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast

    ● June 26-July 28

    ● 949-219-0100

    sagehillschool.org

    Students from the area can immerse themselves in credit or noncredit classes, workshops, and academics, arts and athletics camps.

    SUMMER KNIGHTS DAY CAMP

    ● Ages: Preschool to eighth grade

    ● 32451 Bear Brand Road, Laguna Niguel

    ● Dates: June 12-July 28

    ● 949-276-6700

    www.st-anne.org

    Camp at St. Anne School will include a balance of light academics, arts and crafts, recreation, sports and field trips.

    SYLVAN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

    ●  Ages: Different camps serve students in grades 1-9

    ●  Various times throughout the summer; best to contact local representatives

    ● Locations in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo

    www.sylvanlearning.com/camps/stem

    The Sylvan EDGE summer camps teach kids STEM skills, early reading, robotics, coding, engineering, pre-algebra and writing. Off-site options are available.

    TIGER WOODS LEARNING LAB

    ● Ages: Fifth through 12th grade

    ● Dates: July 11-28

    ● 1 Tiger Woods Way, Anaheim

    ● 714-765-8000

    tgrfoundation.org

    Summer classes from students interested in an interactive, career-focused experience.

    TUSTIN SUMMER ACADEMY

    Students prepare to launch a handmade bottle rocket into the air during Tustin Summer Academy’s showcase at Orchard Hills School. (Photo by Shelby Wolfe, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    ● Ages: Kindergarten-eighth grade

    ● June 12-July 7

    ● Orchard Hills School 11555 Culver Drive, Irvine

    ● 714-832-6299

    www.tpsf.net/summer

    Enrichment program designed, written and taught by credentialed Tustin Unified teachers. Classes are meant to expand knowledge and nurture creativity and curiosity. Off-site options are available.

    URBAN WORKSHOP STEM CAMP

    ● Ages: 10-16

    ● April 24-Aug. 25

    ● 365-A Clinton St., Costa Mesa

    ● 949-296-2153

    urbanworkshop.net/summercamp

    Kids learn about hand tools, CAD and 3D printing, laser etching, silk screening, metal shop, welding, wood-working and electronics. All levels of skill welcome.

     

    ​ Orange County Register 

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