SC Times 2010 Guide to Summer Camps & Clinics

2010 GUIDE TOSAN CLEMENTE • DANA POINT • SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO • SURROUNDING AREAS

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1 Aloha Beach Camp

2 Boys & Girls Club

3 Camp Broadway Bound

4 Cola’s Surf Camp

5 Emerald Cove Day Camp

6 Endless Summer Surf Camp

7 Fired Up San Clemente-The Paint Your Own Ceramics Studio

8 San Clemente Surf Film Festival

9 SC Championship Volleyball Camps

10 Steve Johnson’s Tennis Academy

11 Villa Romano Farmchef for Kids

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949.481.7222, www.alohabeachcamp.netInstructor Matthew Colapinto (38 years surfi ng, 30 years beach lifeguard and 15 years as an elementary school teacher) and staff present the 12th annual summer program designed for boys and girls of all levels. For person-alized instruction we provide surfi ng

groups with one instructor for every two campers. For more advanced surfers, we supply hard epoxy boards or bring your own. Open to kids age seven to 15 years. Aloha Beach Camp is held at T Street and offers year-long group and private lessons as well. Register online.

949.492.0376, www.BeGreatSanClemente.orgWhat are your kids doing this summer? Kids ages 6-18 can join the fun and BE GREAT at the Boys & Girls Club in

San Clemente. Join our friendly staff Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in a variety of activities and enrichment programs offered in our 25,000 square foot facility. Programs include: computer lab, arts and crafts, cooking, dance and drama. The fun also includes soccer, basketball and other sports in our two indoor gyms and outdoor playground, game room with pool, foosball and more. Summer Program is included in the $30 annual membership.

San Clemente

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 2

ALOHA BEACH CAMP1

CAMP BROADWAY BOUND3

949.388.3846, www.broadwayboundoc.comJoin us for the best mu-sical theater camp in Orange County this July and August! Each week,

under the direction of Broadway veteran performer Michael Wallot, we combine cool games, crafts, music, dance and fun to create a new musical-themed show! Hours: Monday thru Fridays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily (with extended care available) and a new camp show every Friday night! Campers can join us for one week or more. No Experience necessary. Tuition is only $275/week and includes breakfast daily. Reserve your spot today.

COLA’S SURF CAMP 4

949.547.6203, www.colassurfcamp.comCola’s Surf Camp is proud to be a Quiksil-

ver/Roxy endorsed surf camp. Mitch Colapinto created the surf camp thirteen years ago to meet a growing need in the community as well as provide a fun and safe environment for the kids. His expertise and enthusiasm is shared with a well-trained group of instructors; all CPR certifi ed.

EMERALD COVE DAY CAMP5

949.361.3077, www.emeraldcovedaycamp.comEmerald Cove Day Camp offers creative and out-door fun in a nurturing,

Christian faith-based environment. ECDC is designed to shape the social, emotional, physical, and spiritual lives of children. Campers learn through play during two-week long sessions. Exceptional staff members serve as coun-selors, activity leaders and role models. Activities include archery, horsemanship, team games, creative arts, nature exploration, fi eld trips, singing and inspirations. Session I: June 28-July 9, Session 2: July 12-23, Session 3: July 26-August 6. Open to kids ages 6-10.

ENDLESS SUMMER SURF CAMP

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949.498.7862, www.endlesssummersurfcamp.comLearn to surf and have fun at the beach at San Clemente’s premier surf camp. Endless

Summer Surf Camp has been making surf dreams come true since 1992. Whether you have never surfed before or if you just want to take your surfi ng to the next level, we have surf instruction and coaching for you. Day and overnight camps offered all summer long for ages 10 and over. New this summer; Surf and Turf Camps with Talega Golf Course.

FIRED UP SAN CLEMENTE THE PAINT YOUR OWN

CERAMICS STUDIO7

949.498.3929, www.fi redupsanclemente.comClay Classes scheduled after school and during the summer. Check online

for courses being offered for ages 5-12. Hand building with low fi re clay, potter’s wheel throwing, mold pouring, and mosaic designing are some of our choices. Artists will design, create, and paint their clay projects. Fired Up will handle the fi ring and glazing of their work. Fired up is located at 143 Avenida Granada in downtown San Clemente.

SAN CLEMENTE SURF FILM FESTIVAL8

949.492.0465, laurel@sanclementefi lmfestival.comThe San Clemente Surf Film Festival at the Cabrillo Playhouse kicks off this summer as kids ages 12-18 learn how to make a surf movie from start to fi nish. Film

industry professionals will teach four hour workshops on how to layout a storyboard, write a script, shoot and edit video and pull it all together. Preproduction will run from July 12-16, while postproduction takes place August 16-20. The cost is $195. More information is available by email from laurel@sanclementefi lmfestival.com.

Nothing says “Summer Time” like a summer camp. Whether arts and crafts, surfi ng, soccer or horseback riding, the South Orange County area provides numerous opportunities for kids of all ages. We’ve created our very own “Guide to Camps & Clinics” pullout to help you fi gure out which camps are the best for your kids. You can also check it out online all summer at any of our Web sites—www.sanclementetimes.com, www.danapointtimes.com and www.thecapistranodispatch.com.




CAMINO REAL PLAYHOUSE ACTING ACADEMY FOR KIDS

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714.747.4915, www.actingacademyforkids, www.capistranocenter.com

It’s time to watch your star shine! Campers are guided through a full the-

ater-immersion experience via four daily classes (acting, music, dance, and art), and the culminating event will be a Friday performance for parents, family, and friends. Every student will perform in their very own production based on a popular Broadway musical or musical theme on the Playhouse main stage!

Dana Point1 The Art House

2 Capo Beach Christian School Summer Quest

3 City of Dan Point Youth Camps & Classes

4 Dana Wharf Kids’ Fishing and Whale Watching

949.350.2285, www.thearthousedanapoint.comThe art house is a fi ne arts studio that teaches structured drawing and painting classes to children

and teens in a creative, ultra-supportive environment with proven curriculum, credentialed teachers and small classes. Portfolio development is available for older kids. Summer camps and afternoon classes available. The Art House is located at 34085 Pacifi c Coast Hwy., Suite 104, Dana Point, CA 92629.

THE ART HOUSE1

CAPO BEACH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SUMMER QUEST

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949.496.3513, www.capobeachchristianschool.orgSummer Quest is a faith-based day camp run by certifi ed teachers with loving hearts. Each day brings hours

of creative play, new friendships, character building and exciting adventures. With weekly beach days and fi eld trips to fun places like Knott’s Berry Farm, Legoland, Wild Rivers, and Angel Games, you will never hear those dreaded words, “I’m bored.” The small teacher-child ratio insures safety and quality care. Located in Capistrano Beach.

CITY OF DANA POINT YOUTH CAMPS & CLASSES3

949.248.3530, www.danapoint.org/recreationSummer is almost here, so plan your children’s summer activities early this year. The City of Dana Point offers some great camps available for children age three to 12. A variety of sport camps, art camps, science and nature camps are

available. Check out these and other recreational classes available for all ages at www.danapoint.org/recreation or call 949.248.3530. Summer registration begins May 3rd.

DANA WHARF KIDS’ FISHING AND

WHALE WATCHING4

949.496.5794, www.danawharf.comGet your kids hooked on fi shing this summer with fun and exciting activities at Dana Wharf. Kids’ Fishing Tourna-

ments run June 27 and September 12, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., $46.00 per child. The 2nd Annual Summer Camp is scheduled for July 12 –16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, $350.00 per child. Also, be sure to check out our Kids’ Free Fishing Clinics and Kids Fish Free Days every Sunday. Dana Wharf Sportfi shing Kids’ Club is located at 34675 Golden Lantern in the Dana Point Harbor.

STEVE JOHNSON’S TENNIS ACADEMY

949.492.1515, www.sjtennis.comThe Steve Johnson Tennis Academy located at the beauti-ful Rancho San Clemente Tennis & Fitness Club has a summer

program for all levels of juniors. Ten one-week sessions begin June 28. Full-day camps, half-day camps and hour-long class-es are available. Tournament and high school level players will meet in the afternoons at 2 p.m. Gear up at the Pro Shop which is stocked up for summer with Wilson rackets, acces-sories and Nike shoes. Custom stringing is also available. San Juan

Capistrano1 Camino Real Playhouse Acting Academy for Kids

2 Capistrano Community Mariachi Program

3 Dana Smith Show Team

4 Ortega Equestrian Center’s Summer Clinic

5 St. Margaret’s Episcopal School Summer Session

SC CHAMPIONSHIP VOLLEYBALL CAMPS9

949.369.6755, www.sctritonvolleyball.comThe three week-long volley-ball camps will emphasize: fundamental skill develop-

ment, an introduction to plyometric training and team strat-egies for competitive play at the high school level. Previous volleyball experience is not a prerequisite. Co-ed Youth Camp: Grades six through eight: July 5-9; 1 p.m. -3:30 p.m., SCHS Gym. Boys high school camps: Ninth grade camp: July 12-16; 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.; SCHS Gym. 10-12 Grade Camp: July 12-16; 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; SCHS Gym. To regis-ter go to www.community-ed-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com. Camps run by SCHS Boys Volleyball Coach Ken Goldstone.

VILLA ROMANO FARMCHEF FOR KIDS

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949.697.0032, www.vrgreenfarms.comVilla Romano Green Farms offers FarmChef for Kids classes, Saturdays and Sundays at Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club, 200 Avenida La Pata. Nine-ty minute long classes are available for

kids ages 3-8 and 9-12. Kids will learn soil prep, planting, growing, harvesting, and cooking Italian vegetables. Italian language will also be taught. Cost is $25 per class.

San Clemente (Cont.)

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949.661.3130These instructional horsemanship clinics are for children ages eight through 16. We focus on safety, riding skills, and large animal care. Training and lessons are con-ducted in an arena or on trail. Clinic hours are from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through

Friday. Please contact us at 949.661.3130. Schedule: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.; $400.00 per week. June 15-19, June 28-July 2, July 5-9, July 19-23, August 2-6, August 9-13, August 16-20, August 30-September 3.

ORTEGA EQUESTRIAN CENTER’S SUMMER CLINIC4

JULIE FOUDY SOCCER CAMP2

Mission Viejo, 949.648.2050, www.juliefoudysoccercamps.com Our mission at the Julie Foudy Soccer Camp is to provide great role models for the campers and to offer a techni-cal and tactical road map for their future success. The camp is designed

for girls, ages eight to 18. We provide a unique opportu-nity to learn from some of the most talented women role models ever to play. The camp’s daily training schedule offers campers a full-day experience from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come train with the Olympic Gold Medalists!

TEAM OC FUN3

Costa Mesa, 714.444.1144, www.teamocfun.comOur camps offer an assort-ment of activities within the safe boundaries of our 45,000 square foot, state-of-the-art

facility. Activities for camp may include: gymnastics, cheer, dance, trampoline, martial arts, arts and crafts, games, Rockwall, zip line, infl atable obstacle course, infl atable water slide and much more! Each week we provide new activities combined with our regular pro-grams. Camps are for boys and girls ages three to 13. To sign up and for pricing info, call 714.444.1144 or visit www.teamocfun.com.

San Juan Capistrano (Continued) Surrounding

Areas1 Etnies Skatepark (Lake Forest)

2 Julie Foudy Soccer Camp (Mission Viejo)

3 Team OC Fun (Costa Mesa)

4 YMCA Camp (San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano)

ETNIES SKATEPARK1

Lake Forest, 949.916.5870, www.etniesskatepark.comThe Etnies Skatepark of Lake Forest is the largest, free public skate-park in California. At over 40,000 square feet there is plenty for everybody including a world-class

street course, fl ow course and bowls. We are located at 20028 Lake Forest Dr, Lake Forest. Keep up to date at www.etniesskatepark.com or 949.916.5870. We offer quality lessons and camps at affordable prices.

YMCA CAMP4

San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano,949.496.1609, www.ymcaoc.orgSchool’s out… Game on! Make new friends and team up for a summer of fun fi eld trips, cool water days and games… games… games! Programs are located on

school campuses and are licensed for school-age care. Locations available in San Clemente, Dana Point, and San Juan Capistrano. For more information and tours, contact the Beach Cities YMCA at 949.496.1609 or www.ymcaoc.org.

ST. MARGARET’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

SUMMER SESSION5

949.661.0108, www.smes.orgThe St. Margaret’s Summer Session offers students from preschool through grade 12 the opportunity to embrace the mind, body and imagination in a variety of academic and enrichment courses. Small class sizes offer a challenging and creative curriculum, sports camps focus

on sportsmanship and teamwork, and the afternoon camps enable kids to meet new friends in a safe and fun atmosphere. Online registration begins March 22.

CAPISTRANO COMMUNITY MARIACHI PROGRAM2

949.683.2216, www.capcomariachi.orgBringing Culture to life—the Capistrano Community Mariachi Program is the fi rst program in South Orange

County that educates youth in exploring cultural art through Mariachi music. Students learn how to sing and play traditional Mariachi styles. Come and learn to play Mariachi music. Now accepting students for beginning, intermediate and advanced Mariachi classes. For infor-mation or to schedule a tour, please call 949.683.2216 or visit us online www.capcomariachi.org.

DANA SMITH SHOW TEAM3

949.493.3657, 949.922.3657,www.danasmithshowteam.comDana Smith Show Team, located in the heart of San Juan Capistrano for 27 years, provides instructions for riders fi ve years and older and has a full pro-gram of riding lesson, camps, birthday

parties, brownie/Girl Scout troops and lease horses for all. We welcome beginning adults as well. Our staff offers show guidance and competition—Walk Trot to Mini Prix.





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SC Times 2010 Guide to Summer Camps & Clinics