Liberty Station to host summer camp open house

Liberty Station, the Naval Training Center-turned-cultural hub, will host a free open house April 18 to showcase “Camps at NTC: Where KIDS Get Creative.”

From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., families can explore summer camps targeted toward children ages 4 – 17, with programs featuring music, dance, theater, creative writing, and arts and crafts. Overseen by the nonprofit NTC Foundation, the camps are supported by 10 local cultural organizations, including the San Diego Ballet and the Theatre Arts School of San Diego. During the open house, the organizations will display information about their summer camp offerings.

The programs will run throughout the summer, with schedules and pricing depending on the individual camp selected. The open house will take place at the Dick Laub NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Road, 92106. For more information, visit ntclibertystation.com.

Weight-loss camp offers summer scholarship

A new scholarship will offer San Diego youth an opportunity to have their health and wellness summer camp experience funded through a social media-based photo contest.

The contest, run by Wellspring Camps, invites children to create an Instagram post using the #MyWellSummer hashtag showing “what healthy living looks like to them.” The local winner, one of five nationwide, will receive a full scholarship for a four-week program at the Wellspring La Jolla location.

To enter, visit wellspringcamps.com/scholarship, fill out the form online, follow @wellspringcamps on Instagram, then post a photo using the aforementioned hashtag. Examples of posts could be a photo of a favorite fitness activity, healthy meal or inspirational quote, but creativity is paramount. Wellspring requests no photos of yourself or others.

The contest will remain open until April 18, when 50 semifinalists will be selected. These semifinalists will then be asked to write a short 100- to 300-word essay, which judges will use to determine the five winners nationwide.

Zoo Camp returns

Beginning in late June, the San Diego Zoo will once again host its summer and art camps for children entering grades K – 12. The daily, six-hour camp will offer one- or two-week long stints for children to learn and explore alongside the diverse array of animals housed in San Diego’s world-famous zoo.

In addition to up-close animal encounters, kids will be able to learn about wildlife conservation efforts in a unique atmosphere. Grades K – 7 have specialized curriculum catering to each year, while grades 8 – 12 attend the Epic Teen Adventures camp.

For more information or to register, visit zoo.sandiegozoo.org/content/summer-camp or call 619-718-3000 for reservations.