ANAHEIM SUMMER CAMPS
● Ages: 5-12
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● Various locations in Anaheim
● 714-765-5155
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 CAMPS
● Ages: Enterting 1st through 6th grade
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● 695 Madison Way, Brea
● 714-990-7179
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.
BUENA PARK KIDS SUMMER CAMP
● Ages: 6-12
● June 1-Aug. 7
● Boisseranc Park, 7520, Dale St.
● 714-562-3858
Kids, divided into two age groups (6-9 and 10-12), do a week of camp that includes a field trip to a local attraction such as the Los Angeles Zoo, Wild Rivers, an Angel game or Bolsa Chica State Beach.
CAMP CYPRESS
● Ages: Entering 1st to 7th grade
● Dates: June 8-July 31
● Cypress Community Center, 5700 Orange Ave., Cypress
● 714-229-6780
Weeks have themes like “Summer Safari” and “Carnival Wonderland” and feature 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
● Ages: 5-12
● Dates: TBA
● Hillcrest Park Recreation Center 1155 N. Lemon St., Fullerton
● 714-773-5789
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
● Nine sessions running throughout the summer
● Edgar Park, 12781 Topaz St.
● 714-741-5200; 714-741-5211
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: 6-12
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● Murdy Community Center, 7000 Norma Drive, Huntington Beach
● 714-536-5486
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
● Ages: 4.5-18
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● 949-724-6610
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: 3.5-9
● Dates: TBA
● Crown Valley Community Center, 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel
● Parks and Rec office 949-425-5100; Recreation Hotline 949-362-4351
Campers aged 3 1/2 to 5 years old (must be potty-trained) can participate in Laguna Niguel Little Monarchs, a morning program featuring crafts, games, circle time and outdoor exploration. Kids aged 6-9 can join Crown Valley Knights, an all-day program that includes swimming and excursions. Campers can enroll for one week or the entire 8-week summer season.
CLUB LA PALMA DAY CAMP
● Ages: 6-12
● Dates: TBA
● George B. Miller Elementary School, 7751 Furman Road, with the final week of camp the La Palma Community Center, 7821 Walker Street
● 714-690-3350
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
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
● Runs in various locations throughout the summer
● 714-744-7293
Campers will enjoy sing-alongs, sports, games, crafts and weekly excursions outside the city.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA SUMMER CAMPS
● Ages: 3.5-17
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● Bell Tower Regional Community Center, 22232 El Paseo, Rancho Santa Margarita
● 949-216-9700
A variety of classes such as art, chess, cooking, dance, cheerleading, movie-making and sewing.
SADDLEBACK VALLEY UNIFIED SUMMER TLC
● Ages: Entering first to sixth grade
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● 949-586-1234
Each day is filled with game-inspired activities like indoor and outdoor challenges, creative arts and crafts, hands-on experiments, STEM exploration, dress-up theme days and excursions.
SAN CLEMENTE SUMMER CAMPS
● Ages: 3-15
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● 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
● Ages: 5-12
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● 714-647-5307
● www.santa-ana.org
Kids can enjoy organized games and fitness activities, arts and crafts, library visits, and computer workshops. Summer Splash Day Camp, which runs June 1-Aug. 7, includes swimming lessons and excursions to attractions such as the Santa Ana Zoo and Discovery Science Center.
TUSTIN SUMMER CAMPS
● Ages: 3-17
● Various dates and locations throughout the summer
● Tustin Family and Youth Center, 14722 Newport Ave.
● 714-573-3370
This camp offers arts and crafts, cooking classes, outdoor games, video games and personal enrichment workshops.
YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP
● Starts in June
● 50+ locations around Orange County
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.