By SDCNN staff
San Diego is an ideal place for summer camps. With access to world-class sports fields, mountains, beaches and deserts, it is a fantastic place for sports and outdoor camps. With access to metropolitan museums and cultural institutions, it is great for arts and education camps. And the sunny weather is certainly a bonus, as well.
The following is a brief list of some of San Diego’s exciting, educational, active and enriching programs to keep your young ones busy and engaged this summer.
LOCAL CAMPS
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet
Ballet classes are augmented with activities in arts and crafts, jazz classes and field trips to cultural institutions. Located at 1650 El Prado, San Diego. Visit sdcyb.org; email [email protected]; or call Danika Pramik-Holdaway at 619-233-3060.
Museum of Photographic Arts
Instruction in photography, video, animation and more for grades one through 12. Located at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park, 1649 El Prado, San Diego. Visit mopa.org/camps; email [email protected]; or call Deborah Klochko at 619-238-7559.
Spanish Village Art Center
Art classes taught by the artists in Spanish Village for children ages 5 and up or students in grades two through eight. Located at the Spanish Village, 770 Village Place, San Diego. Visit spanishvillageart.com/classes; email [email protected]; or call 619-233-9050
San Diego Museum of Art
Weeklong summer camp or teen studio for students in grades one through 12 led by artist instructors that include hands-on art activities and trips to exhibitions at the museum. Located at the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park, 1450 El Prado, San Diego. Visit sdmart.org; email [email protected]; or call Gwen Gomez at 619-232-7931.
Watersports Camp
Sponsored by the Peninsula Family YMCA, this camp offers instruction in wakeboarding, surfing, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, marine science and more. Located at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center, 1001 Santa Clara Place, San Diego. Visit waterspotscamp.com; email [email protected]; or call 858-488-1000.
YMCA
There are 17 locations throughout San Diego County offering camps that nurture the potential of kids, help them live healthier lives and learn to support their communities. Visit ymca.org, or call 858-292-9622 for more information.
Museum of Man
Weeklong camps for kindergartners through fifth grade that dive into the worlds of myth, mystery and science. Located at 1350 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego. Visit museumofman.org; email [email protected]; or call Margaret Hartnett at 619-239-2001.
Ruben H. Fleet Science Center
Science activities for age groups ranging from pre-kindergarten to junior high school. Located at 1875 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego. Visit rhfleet.org; email [email protected]; or call 619-238-1233 ext. 806.
Salvation Army Kroc Center
There are several camps to choose from, including: Kroc Adventures featuring daily outings; Sports Camp with activities like rock climbing, skateboarding, swimming, etc.; Spiritual Discovery Camp with Bible studies; Pee Wee Camps for youngsters and more. Located at 6845 University Ave., San Diego. Visit sd.kroccenter.org; or call 619-287-5762.
— For a more complete list of summer camps throughout San Diego County, visit sandiegosummercamps.org.
