Summer is here and for many families, that means finding ways to keep your kids entertained while they’re out of school! Check out my list of some of the best summer camps in North County San Diego that will help keep your kids happy and active until school starts again in the fall:
Del Mar Sol Surf Camp
Have your kids been begging you to learn to surf? Enroll them in Sol Surf Camp this summer in Del Mar! All levels of surfers are welcome, but campers must be six or older. Your children will improve their surf skills, grow more confident in the water, and learn about the ocean while having fun with other kids their age! For more information about the camp, click here: http://www.delmarsurfschool.com/surfcamp.html
San Diego Danceworks Summer Camps
San Diego Danceworks offers dance camps for kids four and up in Clairemont. The full day and half day camps allow dancers to experience a range of styles and improve their skills while having fun. They also offer an intensive ballet camp, choreography, and musical theatre camps. For more information on how to register, click here: http://www.sddanceworks.com
Encinitas Beach Kids Camp
Encinitas Beach Kids is a half-day, two-week program that is perfect for SoCal kids! The Beach Kids Camp, located at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, teaches kids about beach awareness, safety, marine animals, water etiquette, teamwork, and more. This camp is best for children ages 6-8. For more information about the Encinitas Beach Kids program, click here: http://encinitasbeachkids.com
Del Mar Junior Lifeguards Sessions
The Del Mar Junior Lifeguards program emphasizes physical fitness, lifeguarding skills, teamwork, environmental awareness, sportsmanship, and more! There are two and four week programs for kids aged nine to seventeen. Basic swimming abilities are required, but otherwise the program is open to all. There is also a more intense lifeguarding academy for teenagers fourteen to eighteen who may want to get hired as a lifeguard in the future. Click here for camp dates and more information on the lifeguarding requirements: https://secure.delmarjg.com/guards
Encinitas Lux Art Institute Summer Camps
Is your child more into art than the outdoors? Lux Art Institute in Encinitas might be the perfect match! The Lux Art Institute has a full-day, week-long camp for students age 4- 17. The camp hosts arts and crafts projects based on different art eras each week. Campers will also learn about art history and get to explore different mediums of art throughout the program! Click here for more information about the Lux Art Institute’s Summer Camp: http://www.luxartinstitute.org
San Diego County Technology Adventure Camp
The Technology Adventure Camp is a great opportunity for students to continue their education over summer break. Students will learn about innovative technology trends while building core fundamental skills in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. This camp is open to children ages 7-13, with individualized programs for each age group. These camps are offered at a number of locations across San Diego County including Carmel Valley/Del Mar, Carlsbad, 4S Ranch, and more. Click here for more information and to find a camp near you: https://www.techadventurecamp.com
Escondido Little Explorers Museum Summer Camp
The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido will host weeklong camps this summer. The Little Explorers Summer Camp is great for kids in Kindergarten to 3rdgrade. Weekly camp themes include space, coding and engineering, art, and more. Click here for more information: http://sdcdm.org/programs/camps
Carlsbad House of Air Active Summer Camps
House of Air is an action-packed camp located in Carlsbad. Campers will get to go rock climbing, play dodge ball, slack line, and more. Choose from morning, afternoon, or all day camp sessions. House of Air is also hosting a cheer camp this summer. For more information on their camps, click here: https://houseofair.com/carlsbad/
Carmel Valley Rec Center Summer Camps
The Carmel Valley Rec Center is offering a number of summer camps and programs for kids and teens this summer. From dance to yoga to gymnastics and karate, there’s something for every child. Click here to view the summer schedule of activities and pricing: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/carmelvalley.pdf
IFLY Oceanside Summer Flight Academy
The IFLY Summer Flight Academy is an awesome summer experience for kids age 4-16 years old. IFLY is offering two 5-day camps this summer in Oceanside that will allow your kids to experience the thrill of indoor skydiving. Click here for more information about the camp experience and details on how to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ifly-oceanside-summer-flight-academy-2-sessions-tickets-60228740785
Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Summer Camp
The Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch sits on twenty-seven beautiful acres that are filled with adobe buildings, gorgeous landscapes, and even peacocks! But during summer, The Ranch transforms into a camp for kids ages 5- 12 years old. Camp activities include art, cooking, sewing, animal encounters, and even archaeology. Click here for more information:
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/depts/parks/facilities/south/carrillo/default.asp
Carlsbad IceTown Summer Camps
Looking for a unique, fun way for your kids to get their exercise while also improving their coordination and balance? IceTown, located in Carlsbad, is offering summer hockey and ice-skating camps. The programs are designed for beginners, so no experience is necessary! For more information about IceTown’s summer camps, click here: https://www.icetowncarlsbad.com
There are dozens of summer camps happening across San Diego County this summer. Which camps will your kids be attending? Leave me a comment below!
