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14 Southern California Kid’s Summer Camp Deals (Part I)

14 Summer Camp Deals for Kids in Southern California (Part I)

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With summer right around the corner, I am currently deciding which summer camps I want to send my kids to this year.  Attending summer camp allows children to discover new hidden talents, refine old skills and make new friends.

This summer Field Trip Boy is going to attend both a LEGO Engineering and Nature Camp in Orange County.  We are also considering signing him up for a tennis or water polo camp and drawing lessons.  Field Trip Girl is still undecided, but most likely she will at least attend soccer and gymnastics camps.

But here’s the secret!  I don’t like to spend a fortune on summer entertainment!  And right now my inbox is flooded daily with amazing summer camps deals.  Therefore, I wanted to share with you some of these deals in a new blog series titled Southern California Kid’s Summer Camp Deals

The key to getting a great deal on a summer camp is to purchase the deal as soon as you see it.  Talk it over with your children and then jump on it before it gets away.  Deals on such websites as Crowd Savings, Living Social and Groupon only last so long!

Southern California Kid’s Summer Camp Deals (Part I)

1. $335 for 5-Day Catalina Sea Island Adventure Camp for a Child Age 10–17 from Children’s Maritime Foundation, Long Beach

Over the five days, they’ll learn about life on and in the sea from the marine biologist, anthropologist, and historian on board.  Campers depart Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach at 8 a.m. on Monday and return ashore at 4 p.m. on Friday.  Camp includes meals and activities.  Choose from the following dates: * June 22–26 * July 13–17 * August 3–7 * August 10–14

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Ship Familiarization tour
Sail training
Swimming
Tie-Dying
Movie Nights with Popcorn
Ecology awareness talk
Basic navigation
Helmsmanship
Sea Shanties
Fishing
Fish Dissection
Kayaking
Island history, geology, plants & animals
Catalina Island discovery walks
Snorkeling
Swimming & beach time
Keeping a daily log (optional)
Marlinspike (nautical knots)
Nautical art projects
Beach barbecues, volleyball, skits, stories and games

2. $139 for 1-Week of Stand Up Paddle Camp with The California Junior Lifeguard Program, Newport Beach

Located in one of the most beautiful environments along the Southern California coast at the Newport Dunes Resort and Marina, Stand Up Paddle Camp has much to offer that sets it apart from other summer camps.  Stand-Up Paddle Boarding is a great way to enjoy the aquatic opportunities in Orange County. It is one of the fastest growing recreational water sports because anyone can do it, and it is FUN! Stand Up Paddle Camp is a great way to get comfy with the water and beach.  On the first day there will be a minor ability assessment to ensure the safety of the participants.

Looking for a summer day camp to get your athlete involved in?  Look no further!  Perfect for beginners and advanced, young and old (age 4-18), the Summer Six Pack Camps focus solely on tumbling.  Standing tumbling, running tumbling, basics and fundamentals, strength and flexibility! Students should wear comfortable workout apparel and bring water and snacks.

4. $149 for 1-Week at Newport Beach Back-Bay Summer Camp, Newport Beach 

Located in one of the most beautiful environments along the Southern California coast at the Newport Dunes Resort and Marina, Back-Bay Summer Camp has much to offer that sets it apart from other summer camps.  The Back-Bay Summer Camp is a one week long day camp that provides the participant with an introduction to the ocean in a calm and sheltered environment with no waves. With a combination of aquatic and dry land activities, combined with a healthy dose of plain old “FUN” it is designed to help build physical endurance and coordination, as well as improve the participants overall confidence.

Supervision and instruction are provided by trained and certified professional rescue personnel from the California Junior Lifeguard Programs, a leader in youth aquatic safety instruction and education with more than 19 years experience. All instructors are well skilled in the training of participants of all ages. This camp is a good starting point for participants who are not yet ready to venture into the ocean environment or have not yet met the age or tryout requirements of other aquatic programs.

5. $149 for a 5-Day Youth Basketball Camp at Open Gym Premier (Up to 49% Off), Los Angeles

Basketball skills come in handy off the court, whether tossing wadded-up paper into a wastebasket or swatting an invasive species of bird out of a tree.  Open Gym Premier provides an unparalleled basketball experience for players of all ages in a high-quality facility with talented coaches, organized programs, and professional training.  This deal is for $149 for a five-day youth basketball camp, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring out your child’s creativity while providing them with a fun, interactive, and exercise based activity with this incredible offer.  Great for boys and girls ages 5 and up!  Each camp day is filled with fun, structured classes in cheer, dance, and such as trampoline, obstacle courses, arts & crafts, and more!  You will even get to watch your child’s new skills in a special parent performance at the end of the week! Camps run Monday-Friday (9 different weeks to choose from) from 9am-2pm.

DiscoveryARTS Camp at The Pacific Conservatory introduces children to music, art and drama. Each camper’s experience will stretch their imagination, foster creativity and reveal their artist within! Each weekly camp is theme-based and campers enjoy preparing a Grand Finale Performance each Friday! In music class, in addition to learning basic musical concepts, rhythms and notes, students will learn songs from the theme of the week and put choreography with it for the showcase. Drama class allows everyone to experience life on the stage. Campers become their favorite characters in preparing for the big show! In art class, campers are exposed to a variety of art mediums and techniques including painting, sketching, landscapes, modeling with clay and learning techniques of Art Masters.  Deal good from June 15 – August 28.

7. $82 for 1-Week of Summer Camp at OC All-Stars Cheer and Dance, Foothill Ranch

Bring out your child’s creativity while providing them with a fun, interactive, and exercise based activity with this incredible offer.  Great for boys and girls ages 5 and up!  Each camp day is filled with fun, structured classes in cheer, dance, and such as trampoline, obstacle courses, arts & crafts, and more!  You will even get to watch your child’s new skills in a special parent performance at the end of the week! Camps run Monday-Friday (9 different weeks to choose from) from 9am-2pm.

8. $199 for 1-Week Camp at Venice Beach Surf School (Up to 70% Off), Venice Beach

When instructor Matt Rosas compares surfing to “riding energy from the sun,” his words evoke the freedom and carefree attitude that has come to be synonymous with the sport. He hopes to instill that same effervescent feeling in his students and customers at Venice Beach Surf School, where he draws from more than 25 years’ experience teaching surfing and standup paddleboarding lessons. In the churning surf and on the white sand beaches of Santa Monica, Venice, Marina del Rey, and four other Southern California beaches, he coaches paddlers in the basics of catching waves, standing, and running over the biggest sand castle on shore.  Surf camp for kids comprises five weekdays of lessons from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

9. $169 for 1-Week Li’l Ninja or TKD Tae Kwon Do Summer Camp with T-Shirt and White Belt at TKD Masters (66% Off), Brea

Attend Summer Camp at TKD Masters as World–certified instructors impart self-defense techniques, discipline, and confidence to students in school owned by gold medalist.  When learning tae kwon do, you might be studying only one of two versions of one of the world’s most popular sports.

10. $25 for 1-Day at Forever Fun CampCalabasas

Forever Fun Camp believes in having a life-long impact on their campers.   Forever Fun summer camp provides a fun, exciting, and interactive environment for young children.  They want your child to always be engaged, experience a variety of different activities, and most of all, HAVE FUN!

11. $175 for 1-Week Gymnastics Summer Camp at Golden State GymnasticsBurbank

Gymnastics camp keeps kids active with two gymnastics classes a day, water play, and other activities.   Golden State Gymnastics offers a fun, safe and healthy gymnastics experience by providing the highest quality instruction and encouraging atmosphere to every child who walks through their doors.  A highlight of the week is the inflatable water slide during water play. This year, the slide is scheduled for two days each week.

12. $129 for 1-Week OR $499 for 1-Month of Kids’ Summer Art Camp at Shadow Oak Art (Up to 38% Off)Arcadia

Summer art camps run Monday-Friday and are open to kids ages 4-16.  Local professional artists lead children through fun projects such as Tie Dying T-shirts, Art History, Painting Outdoors, Watercolor Painting, and Creating with Clay.

13. $325 for 1-Week Overnight Summer Camp at Camp Fire Inland Southern California at Camp Nawakwa (Up to 38% Off), San Bernardino Mountains

Ever since its founding in 1910, Camp Fire Inland Southern California at Camp Nawakwa has shared a mission of total inclusiveness. As part of that mission, the camp works to build confidence and leadership skills in kids of all ages by welcoming them to spend a week at a 14-acre compound surrounded by the splendor of the San Bernardino Mountains’ wilderness. Its summer camps adhere to whimsical themes and feature diverse activities such as archery, canoeing, nature studies, dance, swimming, and rock-wall-climbing.

Aloha camp includes a luau and Hawaiian barbecue, whereas pirate campers march around in eye patches and bandannas while performing scavenger hunts.   Sci-fi characters drop by the Space & Adventure Camp, which also features stargazing.   Splash Down Camp includes fishing and water-balloon fights.  There are 7 different options available.

14. $299 for 4-Week Art Camp at Kidstarz International Academy of Creative Arts (Up to 50% Off), Lake Elsinore

A science-themed art class where kids create baking soda volcanoes. A Spanish class that teaches children a new language through song. A cupcake-decorating class that shows how to customize desserts with hand-piped frosting.  The team of instructors at Kidstarz International Academy of Creative Arts has been hosting fun, enriching classes like these for more than a decade. Youngsters can stretch the boundaries of their imaginations, explore their own creativity, and learn a wide array of skills in after-school sessions or day-long summer camps.

Happy Summer Camping!

Jilleen

Disclosure: This post is for informational purposes only.  All points of view are my own.

Jim Hoang

Wednesday 18th of May 2016

I need help to find an summer camp that program that last 8 weeks and appordable for my boy 12 years old . We are living in Orange County California Everything I searched is very expensive and costly If any idea or suggest would be very appreciate Best regards Jim

Jilleen

Wednesday 18th of May 2016

What part of OC are you in? Have you looked to see if your school district offes a summer camp? Ours is $160 per week. Check w/ your local city rec Dept, the Boys and Girls Club and YMCA.

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