Boys and Girls Clubs Day camps( 5-18) are offered at most branches during vacation breaks and school holidays, usually Monday- Friday, 6:30 a. m.- 6 p. m.( hours vary). Most clubs also offer overnight and leadership camps( 13-18) during school breaks. See Youth and Family Groups for information on vacation drop-in programs and club locations.
• Build It Workspace 4388 Cerritos Ave., Los Alamitos( 714) 947-0800 www. buildit. ws These full-day, weekly camps inspire young makers( 6 +) to tinker at the intersection of design, technology and art. Developed by engineers and designed to emphasize the practical applications of science and tech, camps can include Build It’ s: Fashionista in Yarns and Fabrics, and Techie Jewelry; Skate Park; Moviemaking Studio; Coding Space Invader; Junior Lego; Moving Art; and others! Also see Arts and Crafts under Arts, Parties, and STEM under Enrichment. See ad on page 19.
Costa Mesa Community Services( 714) 754-5300,( 714) 754-5083 www. costamesaca. gov Winter Camp Costa Mesa( grades K-6)- Games, skits, arts and crafts, and sports. December 27-30 and January 3-6, 8 a. m.- 5 p. m., extended hours, 7 a. m.- 6 p. m. $ 136-165 per week. Limited spots fill up quickly.
Cypress Recreation and Parks( 714) 229-6780 www. cypressrec. com Camp Cypress Spring Camp( grades 1-6): March 13- 17, 9 a. m.- 4 p. m. $ 21 per day with additional fees for mini excursions.
• Elevation Studios’ Winter Break Intensive 1900 E. 27th St., # 101, Signal Hill( 562) 424-2711 www. elevationstudios. com Intensive dance program during winter break, December 28-29. Intermediate to advance levels for ages 10 and up. For information about their dance program, see Dance under Arts. See ad on page 7.
Fullerton Parks and Recreation( 714) 738-6575 www. fullertoneconnect. com Hillcrest Fall and Winter Day Camps- Kids( 5-12) get active outdoors and explore, create and learn through various arts, crafts and enrichment projects. November 21-23, $ 77-113. December 19-30, $ 125-185. Fall and winter camps run 10 a. m.- 4 p. m., with extended hours, 7 a. m.- 6 p. m. Spring camp also available, call for dates.
• Gryphon Fencing and Fitness Studio 971 Via Rodeo, Placentia( 714) 519-1343 www. GryphonFencing. com Go from Zero to Zorro! Vacation-break camps will teach your child the sport of fencing. In the popular Go Medieval Camp, kids learn archery, fencing and build a working catapult. Camps offer the chance to have fun, meet new friends, learn new skills and build confidence. Email: info @ gryphonfencing. com. See ad on page 51.
• International Water Polo Club( 949) 533-5216 www. internationalwaterpoloclub. com In their school-break camps, serving all communities, focus is on getting kids used to the water in a non-competitive environment. In their youth program, kids strengthen swimming skills and are taught the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe setting. See listing in Aquatics and Water Polo under Sports for details. See ad on page 49.
Irvine Community Services( 949) 724-6610 www. Irvinequickreg. org Fall, winter and spring camps, visit their website or call for details.
• Kick It Up 8125 and 8129 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach( 562) 430-1812 www. kickitup. com The following winter-break camps are offered December 19-23. Ages 3-7, 9 a. m.- noon, $ 105. Ages 8-13, 12:30-4:30 p. m., $ 140. See ad on page 9.
Elsa’ s Winter Adventure( 3-7)- Camp brings to life the magical story of Frozen through song and dance! Your child will enjoy developing their character and singing their heart out to“ Let It Go!” Camp day includes dance, vocal and acting technique, rehearsal, games, crafts and more. The week is concluded with a musical performance Friday afternoon for friends and family.
A Descendants’ Winter- Camp brings to life the musical fantasy of Descendants, a story about the exiled children of defeated villains attending a prep school with the heroes’ children. Camp day includes dance, vocal and acting technique, rehearsal, games, crafts and more! The week is concluded with a musical performance Friday afternoon for friends and family.
Lake Forest Community Services 25550 Commercentre Drive, Lake Forest( 949) 273-6960 www. lakeforestca. gov Holiday Hoopla Rockin’ Winter Camp and Winter Adventure Camp, December 19-23 and 26-30. Etnies Fall Skate Camp also offered. Call for details, ages and fees.
• Lakewood Recreation and Community Services( 562) 866-9771, Ext. 2408 www. lakewoodcity. org / recreation Gymnastics, Yoga, and Art Fall and Winter Camp( 4-13): November 21-23 and December 26-28, 9 a. m.- 1 p. m., $ 75. Elsa’ s Winter Adventure Camp: December 19-23, ages 3-7, 9 a. m.- noon; and ages 8-13, 12:30-4:30 p. m., $ 90. See ad on page 16.
• Mad Science( 714) 668-9174 www. westorangecounty. madscience. org From building bridges and digging dinosaurs to readying rockets and cracking codes, kids in Mad Science camp participate in scientific explorations that are so much fun they forget they’ re learning!
Also see Calendar, Parties, and STEM under Enrichment. See ad on page 40.
• My Gym Children’ s Fitness Center Long Beach 3287 Industry Drive, Signal Hill( 562) 986-0066 www. mygym. com / longbeach My Gym Children’ s Fitness Center offers one of the best camp programs in town. Children of all ages can enjoy a day of camp with hands-on arts and crafts, music, dance, games, and overall emphasis on learning solid skills and fundamentals in sports and gymnastics. Themed days and activities add to the fun and atmosphere of the program. Sign up for one day or up to four days per week. November, December and January; call for dates. See ad on page 33.
• On Stage Music Academy 2221 Palo Verde Ave., Long Beach( 562) 598-0111 www. OnStageMusicAcademy. com On Stage Music Academy offers winter, spring and summer music camps, designed for young musicians( 8-12 and 13-16) of all levels. For the beginner musician, they offer music exploration. And for experienced musicians, they offer music intensive camps. Also see Music under Arts. See ad on page 10.
• Rancho Rio Verde Horsemanship Camp 1000 W. Carson St., Long Beach( 310) 830-2060,( 714) 624-5754 www. rrvridingclub. com Small group instruction in riding and vaulting( gymnastics on horseback). Each camper has a horse to care for during the week. Horsemanship skills are taught by qualified instructors. Ask about their twoday beginner camps for moms and dads. Call to sign up today! See ad on page 53.
• Sandie Mercer Ranch at Lakewood Equestrian Center 11369 Carson St., Lakewood( 562) 425-1905 Weekly extended lesson program at Shady Acres for ages 7-16. Learn all about horses; horseback riding two times daily. Weekly sessions, 9 a. m.- 2:30 p. m. Enrollment is limited. See Horseback Riding under Sports for year-round lessons. See ad on page 53.
• Sewing Lab Los Alamitos 4215 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos( 562) 296-8021 www. sewinglablosalamitos. com Fun and friendly sewing day camp for boys and girls( 2nd grade and up) offered during winter, spring and summer breaks. See Arts and Crafts under Enrichment and Parties. See ad on page 22.
• Skatedogs( 714) 313-8787 www. skatedogs. com Kids make new friends, advance their skateboarding skills, and most importantly, have fun at Skatedogs’ school-break skateboarding camps offered in conjunction with the recreation departments of Arcadia, Beverly Hills, Brea, Cerritos, Cypress, Glendora, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Lakewood, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Manhattan Beach, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Redondo Beach, Seal Beach and Tustin. They also offer after-school and weekend classes, private
12 • fall / winter 2016 / 17 • kidsguidemagazine. com Camps