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Summer Camp Guide 2012

May 24, 2012

KinderPrep: Learning to Love Learning

 

Description:  Academic Achievers is once again offering its popular learn/play at-home summer prep for the young ones, providing educational enrichment for 1-on-1 or small groups of 2 or 3. KinderPrep counselors are highly qualified early development tutors and learning specialists with advanced degrees who know the latest teaching techniques for phonics, beginning math, little wizard science experiments, geography, and much more as they provide fun and learning in your very own backyard.  Last year most of our 4 yr. olds were reading by the end of the summer and had a fabulous time!

KinderPrep counselors are highly qualified early development tutors and learning specialists with advanced degrees who know the latest teaching techniques for phonics, beginning math, little wizard science experiments, geography, and much more as they provide fun and learning in your very own backyard.  Last year most of our 4 yr. olds were reading by the end of the summer and had a fabulous time!

The program is custom designed around your child's needs and abilities to insure they start school in the fall fully prepared and confident.  Your child will learn that learning is fun!


Dates:  varies
Hours:  varies
Ages:  4-6
Cost:  varies
Contact:  Janis at 310-883-5810
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Address:  3435 Ocean Park Blvd Suite 107 SM
Phone:  310 883-5810

 

Venice Del Play

Description:  Venice Del Play is a small boutique camp that offers a creative personal approach to exploring the Ocean.We start and end each day with Yoga and in between there is a lot of fun with Ocean Safety and Marine life, Boogie-boarding & Body-surfing, arts and crafts, music and dancing, games, sports , kite-flying,Sand-Sculpting, and much more!


Dates:  Week 1 Week of July 2nd- 

             Week 2 Week of Aug 13th
Hours:  varies 
Ages:  4-10
Cost:  varies
Contact:  Carman 310.821.7377
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Address:  The Santa Monica Beach 
Phone:  310 883-5810

 

Summer Science Adventure Camp

Description:  These day camps are just the right amount of science for a summer day! Each day we will explore a different theme through games, lessons and hands-on exploration -- looking at our local ocean, amazing ecosystems far away, the animals that inhabit them, and how each one of us plays a role in keeping them safe for the future.


Dates: Week Long Camp  9am- 2pm June 25-29, July 23-27 & July 30-Aug 3rd 

              Day Long Camp 9am-2pm Aug 7th-10th
              
Ages: Grades 1-5
Cost:  Week long $325/week Day Long $60/day (discounts for Heal the Bay Members)
Contact:  Amanda Jones 310 393 6149 x 106
For more details:  Click here http://www.healthebay.org/santa-monica-pier-aquarium/education/summer-programs

Address:  Santa Monica Pier Aquarium- 1600 Ocean Front Walk 
Phone:  310-393-6149 x106

 

 UCLA Family Commons Camp

Description:  Our unique Summer Camps give children the chance to build age appropriate life skills and emotional intelligence, while they are busy having fun. Summer Camps at The UCLA Family Commons are designed to strengthen children’s awareness and sense of self as they grow.

The UCLA Family Commons Summer Camps utilize the full resources of our family wellness center and our location next to the beach in downtown Santa Monica. Activities may include martial arts, yoga, outdoor sports & games, drama, crafting, creating a comic book, neighborhood excursions and more.


Dates:  Starting June 11- Aug 13th- Sign up for as many weeks as you want
Hours:  9am- 3pm
Ages:  Common Kids Ages 5-7- Boy Only Ages 8-12- Girls Get Real Ages 8-12
Cost:  $525/week + $15 registration fee- includes t-shirt
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Address:  1221 Second St SM 
Phone:  310. 395-5650

 

Girl Power

Description:  Yoga & Art Camp for girls! This is going to be a truly wonderful experience, and we hope the special girl in your life can share it with us. They'll be treated to a week of health, creativity, friendship and fun..


Dates: June 25-29th
Hours Noon-3pm            
Ages: 5 -8 year olds & 9-12 year olds Noon-3pm
Cost:  $250 if you sign up by June 1 and includes 5 three-hour sessions, healthy lunch and materials. Late registration price is $280. 
Contact:  Carol 310 441-0797
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Address:  Pamper & Play 2279 Westwood Blvd 
Phone:  310-441.0797