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    Summer Camp Guide 2023: City-run camps
    • March 26, 2023

    ANAHEIM SUMMER CAMPS

    Sarah Johnson, 12, competes in archery during Wilderness Survival Camp at Oak Canyon Nature Center in Anaheim, CA on Friday, July 29, 2022. Campers learned shelter building, food and water gathering, first aid and archery. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    ● Ages: 5-12

    ● Dates: TBA

    ● Various locations in Anaheim

    ● 714-765-5155

    anaheim.net

    The city offers camps to keep kids busy through the summer including CampVenture, a day camp of mixed activities and the O.A.K.S. nature camp inspired by Native American lifestyles. Wilderness Survival Camp at Oak Canyon Nature Center teaches first aid, food and water gathering, and shelter building using resources in nature.

    BREA SUMMER DAY CAMP

    ● Ages: Kindergarten to eighth grade

    ● Dates: June 5-Aug. 11

    ● 695 Madison Way, Brea

    ● 714-990-7179

    ● ci.brea.ca.us

    Games, crafts, computers, sports and educational presentations with weekly excursions and local outings for Knott’s Berry Farm, LA Zoo, other fun locations, swimming, movies and park visits. Registration will open April 20 for residents and April 21 for nonresidents.

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    BUENA PARK YOUTH SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

    ● Ages: 7-14

    ● Dates: June 5-Aug. 12

    ● Boisseranc Park, 7520, Dale St.; Peak Park Sports Camp, 7225 El Dorado Drive

    ● 714-562-3858

    www.buenapark.com

    Kids will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including basketball, dodgeball, kickball and ultimate Frisbee as well as field trips to the Peak Park Pool and Big Air Trampoline Park.

    CYPRESS SUMMER DAY CAMP

    ● Ages: 1st to 7th grade

    ● Dates: TBA

    ● Cypress Community Center, 5700 Orange Ave., Cypress

    ● 714-229-6780

    cypressrec.org

    Themed weeks with games, arts and crafts and cooking lessons. Campers take excursions to places such as Discovery Cube Orange County, Knott’s Berry Farm, Big Air USA and Raging Waters.

    FULLERTON CAMP HILLCREST SUMMER DAY CAMP

    ● Ages: 5-12

    ● Dates: June 12-Aug 4

    ● Hillcrest Park Recreation Center 1155 N. Lemon St., Fullerton

    ● 714-773-5789

    cityoffullerton.com

    Camp Hillcrest provides a well- rounded and safe atmosphere for campers and provides instruction in arts and crafts, games and sports. Excurisons include Discovery Cube, LA Zoo, Knott’s Soak City, Medieval Times, among others.

    GARDEN GROVE SUMMER DAY CAMP

    ● Ages: 5-12

    ● Dates: June 24-Aug. 30

    ● Atlantis Play Center, 13630 Atlantis Way, Garden Grove

    ● 714-741-5200; 714-741-5211

    ggcity.org

    Campers will receive a camp T-shirt, snacks and refreshments and participate in games, activities and excursions to the beach, Knott’s Berry Farm or an Angels game.

    HUNTINGTON BEACH SUMMER CAMPS

    ● Ages: 6-13

    ● Dates vary depending on camp selected

    ● Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach

    ● 714-536-5486

    hbsands.org

    Camp HB offers fun-filled weeks of camp, with themes such as sports, arts and crafts, water week and summer fun, plus on- and off-site excursions.

    IRVINE SUMMER CAMPS

    Samantha Xia, 6, left, practices with others during Hip Hop Camp at Portola Springs Community Park in Irvine, CA on Thursday, August 5, 2021. The city of Irvine and OC Dance Productions have been offering camps to help kids work out their summer break wiggles while learning some off-the-hook dance moves. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    ● Ages: 4.5-18

    ● June 5-Aug. 18

    ● Various locations throughout Irvine

    ● 949-724-6610

    cityofirvine.org

    More than 100 summer camps are available, including half-day, full-day or part-time options. Sports, nature, art, theater, tennis, excursions, engineering and more are available.

    LAGUNA NIGUEL SUMMER CAMPS

    ● Ages: First to eighth grade

    ● Dates: Starts June 19-Aug. 4

    ● Parks and Rec office 949-425-5100; Recreation Hotline 949-362-4351

    cityoflagunaniguel.org

    Campers will experience outdoor play, board and card games, team-building activities, toy building, weekly visitors, science and nature exploration in the Botanical Preserve, arts and crafts, swimming, and diving.

    CLUB LA PALMA DAY CAMP

    ● Ages: 5-12

    ● Dates: TBA

    ● George B. Miller Elementary School, 7751 Furman Road, with the final week of camp the La Palma Community Center, 7821 Walker Street

    ● 714-690-3300

    cityoflapalma.org/daycamp

    Club La Palma is filled with action-packed activities and excursions to such destinations as Big Air Trampoline Park, Discovery Cube, Knott’s Berry Farm, and more.

    MISSION VIEJO SUMMER CAMPS

    ● Ages: 5-17

    ● Various dates and locations throughout the summer

    cityofmissionviejo.org

    The city offers a variety of specialty summer camps, including robotics, Minecraft, music video singing, American doll fashion as well as sports and academic camps. There is a also a general day camp called Mission: Camp Adventure.

    ORANGE YOUTH DAY CAMPS

    ● Entering first grade to age 15

    ● Various dates and locations throughout the summer

    ● Various city parks

    ● 714-744-7293

    cityoforange.org

    Campers will enjoy sing-alongs, sports, games, crafts and weekly excursions outside the city.

    RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA SUMMER CAMPS

    ● Ages: 3.5-17

    ● Dates: TBA

    ● Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita

    ● 949-216-9700

    cityofrsm.org

    A variety of classes such as art, chess, cooking, dance, cheerleading, movie-making and sewing.

    SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFIED SUMMER CAMPS

    ● Ages: Kindergarten to eighth grade

    ● Dates: TBA

    ● 949-586-1234

    saddlebackchildcare.org

    Camps are geared for elementary and teenage students and include field trips, games, crafts, sports and special events.

    SAN CLEMENTE SUMMER CAMPS

    ● Ages: 3-15

    ● Various dates and locations throughout San Clemente

    ● 949-361-8264; or 949-361-8200

    www.san-clemente.org/recreation-community

    The city offers more than 200 camps with such titles as children’s theater, active adventure and beach volleyball.

    SANTA ANA SUMMER ACTIVITIES

    Sebastian Zotea, 8, enjoys a refreshing jump in the Salgado Recreation Center pool during the City of Santa Ana Day Camp on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

    ● Ages: 5-12

    ● Various recreation centers in Santa Ana

    ● 714-647-5307

    www.santa-ana.org

    Kids can enjoy organized games and fitness activities, arts and crafts, library visits, and computer workshops.

    TUSTIN SUMMER CAMPS

    ● Ages: 3-17

    ● Various dates and locations throughout Tustin

    ● Tustin Family and Youth Center, 14722 Newport Ave.

    ● 714-573-3370

    tustinca.org

    This program offers camps in dance and fine arts, sports, science, modeling, theater and more.

    YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP

    ● Starts in June

    ● 50+ locations around Orange County

    ymcaoc.org/summer-day-camp

    Day camps feature sports and out- door activities, field trips, and specialty clubs like cooking, art, photography and sports. Excursions include the zoo, Discovery Cube L.A., Knott’s Berry Farm and Boomers. The program offers water games, outdoor sports, and arts and crafts.

     

     

    ​ Orange County Register 

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