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Valley Park Day Camp
For campers 6 to 13 seeking adventure, Valley Park Day Camp offers beach days, sailing and visits to aquariums and water parks.
“What makes Valley special is you get a little bit of everything,” said Nick Shattuck, youth programs coordinator for the City of Hermosa Beach, he said. “You get beach time and you get to jump on a coach bus on Wednesday.”
Field trips scheduled for this summer include a trip to Aquarium of the Pacific on July 15, Splash Water Park in La Mirada on July 22 and August 5, Boomers in Irvine on July 29, Leeway Sailing Center in Long Beach on August 12, Scooters in El Segundo on August 19 and Knott’s Soak City on August 26.
Residents pay $180 a week and non-residents pay $190 a week.
Hermosa offers over 50 youth summer programs, including surfing and basketball camps and creative writing and chemistry classes.
HermosaBch.org.
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PTN Development Kids Camp
Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) hosts Camp Escapades, an innovative summer camp for children ages 5 to 14 with developmental concerns. Staffed with PTN occupational, physical and speech therapists. Arts and crafts, cooking, sensory experiences, sports, water play, music, yoga and special events. Presented by Honda. August 10 – 21 at Rolling Hills Country Day School.
(310) 328-0276. PediatricTherapyNetwork.org.
Mathnasium “Summer Workouts”
Mathnasium summer programs prevent summer learning loss and helping students prepare for what lies ahead. For some students, that means a solid review of previous material. Others benefit from previewing upcoming concepts.
Flexible Visits: Drop in on the days you choose. Spread out your
visits through summer, or complete in just a few weeks.
Summer Game Hour 4-5 p.m. each day. Develop logic and number sense.
Mathnasium of Redondo Beach: (424) 247-7304 or at redondobeach@mathasium.com or Mathnasium of El Segundo: (310) 616-3181 or at elsegundo@mathnasium.com.
UCode
At UCode Tech Camps, kids and teens bolster their creativity by learning to code and build apps, websites, 3D video games, robotics and mod Minecraft. Students of all levels and experience are welcome. The project-driven curriculum is led by teachers who provide individualized experience for each child while the kids make new friends. Students learn 21st century skills, which give them a competitive advantage in school and a foundation for a technology filled world and future STEM careers. Immersive, weeklong programs are held at UCode Tech Camps campuses in Hermosa Beach, Torrance-Palos Verdes and Beverly Hills.
888-350-7090
UCode.com
Hermosa Valley
Park Day Camp
Children ages 6 to 13 participate in sports, drama, cooperative games, crafts, beach activities and off-site excursions encouraging social, physical and creative development. 9 weeks of camp from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. with an option of an extended “After Camp” until 6 p.m. The week culminates with a potluck lunch and an afternoon of skits and performances. Camps run weekly, June 29 – August 28 at Hermosa Valley Park..
(310) 318-0280. hermosabch.org
AdventurePlex
Adventure Camp
Rock climbing, arts and crafts, play structure fun and sports court games are all offered for children ages 4 to 12. Camps are led by CPR and first aid-certified staff. Both one-week and day camps are available, in addition to a variety of special camps throughout the year. Extended Care: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach. (310) 546-7708. Adventureplex.org
Peninsula Baseball Camp
Boys and girls, ages 5-12. July 27-31. Full (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or 1/2 Day (9 a.m. – noon) Monday-Friday. 600 Cloydon Rd.
And August 3-7, 9 a.m. to noon at Hesse Park, Rancho Palos Verdes
Tom Maier: (310) 377-0690. Peninsulasportscamps.com
Peninsula Basketball Camp
Starts July 20, July 27, August 3 at Palos Verdes High School.Boys and girls ages 5-14. Full (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) or 1/2 Day (9 a.m. – noon), Monday – Friday.
(310) 377-0690. Peninsulasportscamps.com
Peninsula Soccer Camp
Starts June 8 and July 21 at Hesse Park, Rancho Palos Verdes. Boys and girls, ages 5-10. 9 a.m. – noon Monday – Friday.
And beginning July 20, August 3 at Palos Verdes High School. Boys and girls ages 5-14. Full (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) or half day (9 a.m.- noon) Monday – Friday.
(310) 377-0690. Peninsulasportscamps.com.
Rolling Hills Country Day
Academic, Fun Summer Camps
Rolling Hills Country Day offers K-8 Academic Summer School and Flexible Day Camp programs from June 22 through August 21. Activities that include swimming, sports, arts & crafts, cooking, dance, imagination and creation, and themes and shows. Morning bus service for Manhattan and Hermosa children. Day care ‘til 6 p.m. June 22 to August 21
(310) 377-4848 ext. 7051. RCHDS.Com
School of Skills Camp
A dynamic mix of basketball, plyometrics, and conditioning with guest speakers, daily games and give away in the former LA Clipper facility. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 13-17 and August 10-14.
A year round skills fundamental program for boys and girls ages 6-16 is also offered Tuesdays and Fridays.
Bay Clubs South Bay (formerly Spectrum Athletic Club).
2250 Park Pl., El Segundo. (800) 595-0838. Schoolofskills.net.
Jr. CEO Camp
STEM-ulate business ideas. Build next level entrepreneurs. VIP field trips, limo rides, CEO guest speakers and chess.
jrCEOs.org/SummerCamp
Manhattan Beach Teen Center
The 2015 Teen Center Summer Camp at Manhattan Heights Park is a drop-in, non-custodial program open to all resident and nonresident 6th, 7th and 8th graders. There are a variety of activities available each day with exciting trips each week Enjoy some fun in the sun at the beach, Catalina Island, and Big Bear Lake; head to local amusement parks like Raging Waters, Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, and Disneyland; go to the ballpark to watch a Dodgers game; or go camping at San Onofre State Beach. Begins June 22.
citymb.info/tcsummer
Manhattan Kids Extreme
Swim, run and go over, under, through and between various obstacles at Begg Pool. Every athlete will receive a participant medal. Begins August 16. The first 25 children registered will receive a free T-shirt.
(310) 802-5448. Citymb.info/registration.
Begg Pool Jr. Lifeguards
For boys and girls ages 9-14 who can swim 50 yards in one (1) minute or less who want to learn and experience the fundamentals of being a lifeguard while having fun. At Begg Pool. Students will gain a wide variety of skills including first aid, CPR, water rescue, physical fitness, ocean safety and assistance with career development. Begins June 22. Fee includes uniform (T-shirt, shorts, sweatshirt) and field trips to various beaches and Raging Waters Water Park. (310) 802-5448. Citymb.info/aquatics.
Camp Imagination
Attention all architects, engineers, artists, designers. Learn about the Great Masters, invent, create and let your imagination soar at the Manhattan Beach Art Center. Frank Lloyd, Wright, Picasso, Monet, tile, clay, sketching, building and painting. Begins June 22.
(310) 802-5448. Citymb.info/registration.
Dance, Art, Cheer Camp
Legacy Dance Academy offers a fun filled week of art, dance, cheer and music theater. Glow in the dark, melt gelato and treasure hunt days. A mini show will be held at the end of each session. Begins June 22.
(310) 802-5448. Citymb.info/registration.
