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Published: June, 2011

OC Family's Camps Directory

Goodbye, school! Hello, summer camps!

School will be out for the summer before we know it. That means it’s time for you to start planning on where you’re going to send your kids to camp this year. We’ve scoured Orange County and have come up with a list of some really great camps that offer safe, supervised fun. Call and register your children NOW while there’s still space available!

FEATURED CAMPS

Acting Academy For Kids Summer Performing Arts Camps at Camino Real Playhouse
Ages Served: 4 – 13 Yrs.
31176 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano
714.747.4915 • ActingAcademyforKids.com
FUN theater-immersion experience via four daily classes (music, art, acting, dance) culminating in a Friday performance on the main stage at Camino Real Playhouse!

The Bubble Rollers
Ages Served: 3 – 18 Yrs.
1402 Cloyden Road, Santa Ana
714.508.3690
thebubblerollers.com
Bubble Rollers inflatable Human Hamster balls for walking, playing, skipping, rolling on water without getting wet. In your own pool or we can supply one.

The California Conservatory of Dance
Ages Served: 5 – 11 Yrs.
25732 Taladro Circle, Mission Viejo
949.829.5911
theccofdance.com
Summer Fun Dance camp Ages 5-11. Beginning classes in Ballet, Tap & Jazz with Crafts, Snacks and Fun. July 11–15 & August 15–19 2011.

Camelot Academy
Ages Served: 3 Yrs. – 12th Gr.
2 Locations in Orange
714.602.7797 • camelotprep.com
With unique and comprehensive programs and an excellent and growing faculty, Camelot Academy provides unparalleled learning opportunities in academics, arts, science and technology.

Camp Gilligan
Ages Served: 7 – 12 Yrs.
3300 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton
714.724.5879
campgilligan.com
Traditional Summer Day Camps - Located at Craig Regional Park in Fullerton. June 20 to August 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Extended hours available. Find more information on our website.

Camp Heritage Oak
16971 Imperial Hwy.,
Yorba Linda
714.524.1350 ext. 1
heritageoak.org/camp.html
We offer a (fun, traditional summer camp), Academic Camps, Musical Theatre Camp, and Mini Camps!

Camp James
Ages Served: 4 – 13 Yrs.
8790 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine
949.585.0464 • campjames.com
We offer flexible scheduling, 30 acres of beautiful private park land. Activities including: go-karts, Wild Rivers, dance, sports, archery, karate, drama, mini golf and more!

Capistrano Valley Christian Schools
Ages Served: 5 – 15 Yrs.
32032 Del Obispo St.
San Juan Capistrano
949.493.5683 • cvcs.org
CVCS offers 9 weeks of Summer Camp for children 5 to 15. Daily on-site and off-site excursions in a positive, engaging experience in a supportive Christian environment.

Corky Carroll’s Beach Adventure
Ages Served: 4 – 12 Yrs.
Bolsa Chica State Beach
714.969.3959
beachadventure.net
Beach Adventure is an introduction to the ocean, the safe & FUN way.  Teaching confidence with safety is our main focus, making this a memorable summer for you and your children.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching
Ages Served: All Ages
34675 Golden Lantern St., Dana Point
949.496.5794
danawharf.com
Kids celebrate your birthday on a Dana Wharf Fishing trip! Call for more information or to book a birthday party!

Destination Science
Ages Served: K – 6th Gr.
Great Neighborhood Locations
888.909.2822 
destinationscience.org
Build. Learn. Create. Explore. Let your imagination soar!  2011 Topics: Wild Physics Fun, Amazing Space Race, Techno Robot Creators, Busting Myths with Cool Science.

Dexter Music Academy
949.400.4664
dextermusicacademy.com
Dexter Music Academy focuses on building up the actual student as well as the student’s musical skills.  We offer private in home music lessons that are affordable and convenient!

Eldorado Emerson Private School
Ages Served:
Preschool – 12th Gr.
4100 E. Walnut Ave., Orange
714.633.4774 
eldoradoemerson.org
Summer School: June 27– July 27, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Before– & After–school care. Offered courses: English, ESL, Math, Science, History, Computers, Sports, Sewing, Cooking, Monet Garden

Fairmont Private Schools Summer Programs
Ages Served: Preschool – 12th Gr.
1575 W Mable St., Anaheim
714.234.2700 • fairmontschools.com
With five campuses in Orange County, Fairmont Private Schools provide PK-12th grade students an individualized educational experience to help them reach their full potential.

Frogg’s Bounce House
Ages Served: 12 and under
16121 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley
714.418.442
froggsbouncehouse.com
Bring a lunch, stay all day! Six mega inflatables, dance and sing in the tiki hut. Enjoy free WIFI, air hockey and lounge. Open every day!

Fusion Academy & Learning Center
Ages Served: 6th – 12th Gr.
Huntington Beach
866.311.7495
fusionhuntingtonbeach.com
Mission Viejo – 949.716.7384
fusionorangecounty.com
Our unique one-to-one learning method offers a summer program for high school and middle school students that makes the most of summer.

Girls Incorporated of Orange County
Ages Served: K – 9th Gr.
1815 Anaheim Ave.,
Costa Mesa
949.646.7181
girlsinc-oc.org
Girls Inc. offers summer camps for girls to include educational enrichment, youth development, field trips, friends and FUN!  Spaces fill quickly, call today!

Hillsborough Private Schools
Ages Served: Pre–School (2 Yrs.) – 8th Gr.
Anaheim Hills (E.C.E. Campus) – 714.998.6031
Anaheim Hills (Main Campus) – 714.998.9030
hillsboroughprivateschools.com
On–Campus Swimming pool, swim lessons and free swim, on and off campus field trips and much more!

Impulse Dance
Ages Served: 15 Mos. - Adult
27101 Aliso Creek Road #106, Aliso Viejo
949.831.8589 • impulsedanceoc.com
Hip Hop, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Mommy & Me Dance, Yoga and more!  Join our professionally trained staff for the best dance experience imaginable! Summer Camp information available on our site!

Incrediflix
949.548.5424
incrediflix.com
We assist you with great birthday parties and the kids always have a blast!  Choose from party themes such as a Hollywood Movie Set, Idol Party, Incredi-Music or Lego Flix parties!

ISA Tennis Academy
Ages Served: 13 – 18 Yrs.
2173 Salk Ave. #250, Carlsbad
760.579.7338
isatennisacademy.com
Southern California’s premier tennis academy!  Ideal location, programs, and coaching staff to help your teen raise his or her game quickly, and while having fun.

IvyCrest Montessori Private School
Ages Served:
Fullerton: 6 Wks. – 6th Gr.
Yorba Linda: 18 Mos. – 6 Yrs.
Fullerton – 714.879.6091
Yorba Linda – 714.777.2511
ivycrest.org
Join IvyCrest for one of our fun-filled camps this summer: Fullerton offers “Myths and Legends,” and Yorba Linda will amaze you “Under the Big Top.”

Jules Music
Serving all of Orange County
714.425.2950
julesmusic.com
Jules Silly Sing-A-Long Show is an interactive music show that can perform at preschool summer camps. Book before May 31st and save $50!

LePort Camps – Montessori in Motion
Ages Served: 18 Mos. – 9 Yrs.
5 Orange County Locations
Irvine – 866.460.8580 •leportschools.com/camps
Explore Montessori Camp & Sports Camp. Fun learning activities for toddlers – 9–year–olds. Join us to learn about & play sports. Enroll for one to nine weeks.

Mardan School
Ages Served: 4 – 18 Yrs.
1 Osborn, Irvine
949.733.1500
mardanschool.org
Therapeutic educational program for bright children struggling with academic, social, and emotional issues. Full-day summer school program June 22 – July 29. Individualized admissions criteria.

Marina View Preschool & Kindergarten
Ages Served: 12 Mos. – K
25301 Sweet Meadow Lane, Laguna Niguel
949.249.8687
marinaviewpreschool.com
We offer an exciting Summer program that includes: water slides, Snakes & Lizards, Face Painting, Jump Houses, and many other fun-filled activities!

Merage JCC JCamps
Ages Served: 2 – 17 Yrs.
1 Federation Way, Irvine
949.435.3400
jccoc.org
Camps for all ages and interests are open to the entire community: sports, swimming, arts and crafts, science, and so much more. Merage JCC Camps are Haverim Day Camp ACA accredited.

Mission Montessori
Ages Served: 3 Mos. – 6 Yrs.
26763 Plaza, Mission Viejo
949.582.3956
montessorimv.com
Mission Montessori’s summer program is packed with fun. Join us for magic shows, face painting, traveling tide pools, water activities, specialty classes and much more!

OC All-Stars Cheer & Dance
Ages Served 18 Mos. – Adult
22321 Gilberto, Rancho Santa Margarita
949.766.8326 • ocallstars.com
OC All-Stars is a fast growing cheer, dance, and tumbling facility serving Orange County. We offer a fun yet structured approach to teaching.

Ocean Institute
Ages Served: 5 – 17 Yrs.
24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point
949.496.2274  • ocean-institute.org
Summer camps specializing in marine science and exciting tallship experiences. Camps include lab activities, cruises, off–site field trips, tide pool excursions and more!

Page Private School
Costa Mesa – 949.642.0411
Garden Grove – 714.971.5533
pageschool.com
Page summer program has many exciting activities for students including sports, arts and crafts, water activities and computer lab. Visit our website for more information.

The Prentice School
Ages Served: Pre–K – 12th Gr.
18341 Lassen Drive,
Santa Ana
714.244.4600
prentice.org
June 28 - July 22, 2011
Prentice offers a Slingerland Summer School, focusing on Language Arts with instruction in reading, handwriting, spelling, oral and written language.

Pump It Up
Ages Served: All
Anaheim Hills – 714.693.9663
Huntington Beach – 714.847.9663 • Irvine – 949.261.7867
Lake Forest – 949.951.9663 • PumpItUpParty.com
Custom field trip package to meet your schools needs. Safe, Clean and Indoor/climate controlled facility. Groups of up to 150 children.

Renaissance ClubSport
Ages Served: Ages 5 – 12 Yrs.
50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo
949.330.5560
renaissanceclubsport.com
SPRING FLING SPORTS & ACTIVITIES CAMP, Monday–Friday, April 4–8, 9:00am–4:00pm, Full & Half Day Options. JELLY BEAN CAMP, Ages 3–5, Monday–Friday, April 4–8, 9:00am–1:00pm

SeaWorld Camp
Ages Served: K – 12th Gr.
500 SeaWorld Drive, San Diego
800.25.SHAMU
SeaWorld.org
SeaWorld Camps offer the experience of a lifetime,
with activities ranging from touching and feeding marine animals, to kayaking and snorkeling on Mission Bay.

Skyhawks Sports
Ages Served: 4 – 12 Yrs.
Sunset Beach
949.813.4732
skyhawks.com
Skyhawks provides summer sports camps for boys and girls ages 4–12. Skyhawks offers 11 sports including Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, and Flag Football.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Ages Served: 11 – 18 Yrs.
600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa
714.556.2122 x 4333 • SCFTA.org/summercamp
Join Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ cast of Six Days of Broadway! This intensive features in-depth training in musical theater, taught by Broadway’s leading artists.

Southland Ballet Academy
Ages Served: 4 – 20 Yrs.
9527 Garfield Ave., Fountain Valley
714.962.5440 • southlandballet.com
We offer excellent summer programs. Story Ballet Camp increases ballet appreciation while improving coordination. Junior and Senior Summer Intensive offer exceptional training.

St. Anne School Summer Knight’s Day Camp
Ages Served:
Preschool-8th Gr.
32451 Bear Brand Road,
Laguna Niguel
949.276.6711 • st-anne.org
June 13 – August 12, 2011. Features weekly themes, field trips, cookouts, water play, arts, music, & light academics. Summer School also available.

St. Catherine’s Academy
Ages Served:
Boys entering K – 8th Gr.
215 N. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim
714.772.1363
StCatherinesAcademy.org
Summer Enrichment Program (Jul. 5-29) offers a variety of academic, athletic, and
artistic activities. Leadership Camp (Aug. 14-21) for boys 10-16 and teaches leadership and team-building.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School
Ages Served: Preschool – 8th Gr.
5330 East Side Cir., Yorba Linda
714.695.3700 x104
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School in Yorba Linda offers faith formation integrated with academic excellence for children in Preschool through 8th grade.

St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
Ages Served:
Preschool – 12th Gr.
31641 La Novia,
San Juan Capistrano
949.661.0108 • smes.org
Our Summer Session offers students from Preschool – 12th grade the opportunity to embrace the mind, body and imagination in a variety of academic and enrichment courses.

St. Mary’s Summer Resort
Ages Served:
Preschool – 8th Gr.
7 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo
949.448.9027
smaa.org
St. Mary’s is the only authorized Preschool - Grade 8, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Orange County. Join us at summer camp for fun and academic enrichment.

Summer Soul Surf Camp
Ages Served: 9 – 16 Years
San Clemente
summersoulsurfcamp.com
Learn to surf at Summer Soul Surf Camp in San Clemente. Week-long day and overnight camp programs for boys and girls ages 9 –16.

Turning Point Farms
Ages Served: 7 Yrs. and Up
Coto Valley Equestrian Center, Coto de Caza
949.677.FARM (3276)
turningpointfarms.com
Campers will learn horsemanship from care to riding skills and spend 1 hour each day in the saddle. All while enjoying other fun camp activities.

Anteater Recreation Camp at UCI
Ages Served: 8 Yrs. and Up
680 California Ave., UCI Irvine
949.824.3738 • www.campusrec.uci.edu/campu
Anteater Recreation Camp located on the UC Irvine campus. Summer youth programs offered: Fencing, Fitness, Street Dance, Rock Climbing, Swimming, and Martial Arts.

Vans Summer Skate Camps
Ages Served: 6 Yrs. and Up
Vans Skate Park at The Block at Orange
714.769.3800
vans.com/skateparks
Vans Skate Park is a great way for boys and girls age 6 & up to learn skateboarding basics. Skate camp is best for kids who have never skated before or who are at a very basic level.

Westerly School
Ages Served: K – 8th Gr.
2950 E. 29th St., Long Beach
562.981.3151
westerlyschool.org
Westerly’s Summer Program aims to provide an enriching experience with engaging, project-based classes, a variety of sports and group activities that encourage team building, coordination, critical thinking and more.

Zoomars Petting Zoo
Ages Served: 2 – 10 Yrs.
31791 Los Rios St.,
San Juan Capistrano
949.831.6550
zoomars.com
Join us for a week of fun, fascination and friendships as campers learn about the animals here at ZOOMARS and those who share our planet.


≈ ACADEMIC ≈

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way,
Long Beach
562.951.1630
aquariumofpacific.org/
education

Bridges Reading and Writing
14978 Sand Canyon Ave.,
Ste. B, Irvine
949.651.1075
brwi.org

Carden Academy
Ages Served: 5 – 14 Yrs.
24741 Chrisanta Drive,
Mission Viejo
949.458.1776
cardenacademy.com

Cornelia Connelly
Ages Served: 9 – 12 Gr.
2323 W. Broadway,
Anaheim
714.776.1717
connellyhs.org

Growth Spurt
Costa Mesa & Arcadia
714.435.7952
growthspurtlc.com

iD Tech Camps
Ages Served: 7 – 18 Yrs.
60 Universities Nationwide
888.709.TECH (8324)
Code: CA53
internaldrive.com

IvyCrest Montessori School
Fullerton – 714.879.6091
Yorba Linda – 714.777.2511
ivycrest.org

K–12 Inc.
866.K12.CARE (2273)
k12.com

Ohana Preschool
Ages Served: 8 Wks. - 6 Yrs.
26153 Victoria Blvd.
Capistrano Beach
ohanapreschool.net

Pathway School
Ages Served: K – 10th Gr.
23802 Avenida de la Carlota,
Laguna Hills
949.837.1203
pathwayschool.net

Pegasus School
Ages Served: Pre–K – 8th Gr.
Huntington Beach
714.964.1224
thepegasusschool.org

Temple Bat Yahm
1011 Camelback St.,
Newport Beach
949.644.6563
tby.org

Temple Beth El
Ages Served: 10 Mos. – K
2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo
949.362.3999
tbesoc.org


≈ FINE ARTS / PERFORMING ARTS ≈

Arts & Learning Conservatory
Ages Served: 5 – 16 Yrs.
55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
714.623.1907
artsandlearning.com

California Arts Center at OCHSA
1010 N. Main St.,Santa Ana
714.560.0900, ext. 5630
ocsarts.net/cac

California Music Studios
Ages Served: All
800.227.6222
californiamusicstudios.com

Concert Music School
16934 Bolsa Chica St.,
Huntington Beach
714.846.7258
concertmusicschool.com

Dexter Music Academy
949.400.4664
dextermusicacademy.com

Endeavor School of the Arts
103 E. 17th St., Ste. 3,
Costa Mesa
949.548.3180
danceendeavor.com

KidsArt
Mission Viejo – 949.454.9555
Yorba Linda – 714.524.2248
kidsartclasses.com

Musical Theatre Academy of Orange County
3935 Birch St., Newport Beach
949.955.3737
mtaoc.org

Pacific Conservatory
151 Kalmus #G1, Costa Mesa
714.545.1217
pacificconservatory.com

South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Dr.,
Costa Mesa
714.708.5577
scr.org


≈ COMPUTER / TECHNOLOGY ≈

iD Tech Camps
Ages Served: 7 – 18 Yrs.
60 Universities Nationwide
888.709.TECH (8324)
Code: CA53
internaldrive.com


≈ CULINARY ≈

Young Chefs Academy
15435 Jeffrey Road #132, Irvine
949.679.8390
youngchefsacademy.com/Irvine

 
≈ GENERAL ≈

American Girl® Summer Program
Ages Served: Girls 6 – 10 Yrs.
27635 Forbes Road, Ste. M, Laguna Niguel
949.363.3507
socactivitycenter.com

Camp Haverim at the Merage JCC
Ages Served: K – 10th Gr.
1 Federation Way, Irvine
949.435.3400
jccoc.org

Camp Pegasus
19692 Lexington Lane,
Huntington Beach
714.964.1224
thepegasusschool.org

Camp Yahm Yahm
1011 Camelback St.,
Newport Beach
949.644.6563
templebatyahm.org

Girls Incorporated of Orange County
Ages Served: Girls, 4 ½ – 12 Yrs.
1815 Anaheim Ave., Costa Mesa
949.646.7181
girlsinc–oc.org

Grace Recreation Club Summer Day Camp
5172 McFadden Ave.,
Huntington Beach
714.899.1645
graceschoolshb.org

iD Tech Camps
60 Universities Nationwide
888.709.TECH (8324)
Code CA53
internaldrive.com

Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center
714.923.3191
info@outdooreducation
center.org

South Coast Repertory
655 Town Center Drive,
Costa Mesa
714.708.5577
scr.org


≈ SCIENCE ≈

Discovery Science Center
Ages Served: 5 – 13 Yrs.
2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana
714.542.2823
discoverycube.org

Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Ages Served: 8 – 12 Yrs.
20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach
949.494.3050
pacificmmc.org


≈ SPORTS / RECREATION ≈

2011 BCHS Soccer Summer Camp
June 13-17 / June 20-24
Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Brethren Christian Campus Field
21141 Strathmoor Lane, Huntington Beach
Contact: edywiz66@yahoo.com

Cats Summer Baseball Camp
Ages Served: 7 - 15 Yrs.
Capistrano Valley HS,
Mission Viejo
catsbaseballclub.com

Gryphon Fencing & Fitness Studio
971 Via Rodeo, Placentia
714.519.1343
gryphonfencing.com

KinderGolf
714.839.4653
kindergolfusa.com

Nike Tennis Camp
Ages Served: 9 – 18 Yrs.
Irvine Valley College
800.645.3226
USSportsCamps.com

Peter Smith’s Trojan Tennis
562.598.8624
petersmthtenniscamps.com

Rawhide Ranch
Ages Served: 7 – 15 Yrs.
760.758.0083
rawhideranch.com

Team OC
385 Clinton St.,
Costa Mesa
714.444.1144
teamocfun.com

UCI Athletics
949.824.6120
ucirvinesports.com


≈ OVERNIGHT CAMPS ≈

Adventure Camp
Long Beach
714.970.8800
americanpride.org

Pali Family Camp
Ages Served: 5 Mos. – 70 Yrs.
1 Pali Mountain Road,
Lake Arrowhead
909.867.5743
palifamilycamps.com

Rawhide Ranch
Ages Served: 7 – 15 Yrs.
760.758.0083
rawhideranch.com



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