ADVENTURES IN STEM SCIENCE CAMP
● Ages: Junior Adventure Camp 6-10; Adventure Camp 11-17
● Dates: June 13-Aug. 19
● The Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center, 2 Irvine Park Road, Orange
● 714-923-3191
● www.outdooreducationcenter.org
Activities include nature hikes, mining, sustainability, astronomy, zip lining, archery, swimming, and arts and crafts.
Jocelyn, left, and her big sister mentor, Erika Gates, reach the top of a climbing wall at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center in Orange. The center will be opening up this summer for camp. (Courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters)
CODE REV
● Ages: 6-14
● Weeklong camps: June 13-Aug. 5
● www.coderevkids.com/tech-camps
Weeklong summer tech camps for budding programmers, future video game designers, app developers, robotics engineers, 3D modelers and animators and just plain technology fans. Both in-person and online options are available.
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FAIRMONT SUMMER PROGRAM
● Ages: 2-18
● Dates: June 6-Aug. 5
● 5310 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim Hills; 1575 W. Marble St., Anaheim; 12421 Newport Ave., North Tustin; 2200 W. Sequoia Ave., Anaheim
● Summer department 714-234-2757 or the general school 714-765-6300
Choose from weekly summer camps that combine academic and enrichment activities, or a six-week academic program that offers individualized attention in reading, writing and mathematics. Additionally, there will be enrichment workshops that cover a variety of themes such as art, fashion, science and sports. Or spend the summer in college prep courses.
FUSION ACADEMY
● Ages: Kindergarten to college
● Summer school dates and times are flexible; best to just call Fusion directly
● 7711 Center Ave., Suite 120, Huntington Beach; 657-200-2300
● 23456 Madero, Suite 140, Mission Viejo; 949-716-7384
These programs allow students to catch up or get ahead in academic classes while also providing unique elective choices such as art, music or yoga. Tutoring is personalized for each student’s schedule. Off-site options are available.
Instructors Phill Allen, left, Weston Bales, Brennan Edmondson and David Wu perform a song during an art show at Fusion Academy in Mission Viejo on Thursday, April 6, 2017. (Photo by Matt Masin, Orange County Register, SCNG)
ID TECH CAMPS
● Ages: 7-17
● June 13-24, June 27-Aug. 8, July 11-22, July 25-Aug. 5, Aug. 8-19
● 888-709-8324
This program offers more than 40 STEM courses in programming, video game design, robotics, web design, 3D printing, filmmaking and more. Day and overnight camp options available. Course options vary by week offered and location. In-person camp held on UC Irvine campus. Off-site options are available.
IPSF SUMMER ENRICHMENT ACADEMY
● Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade
● K-8 Session A: June 13-July 1; K-8 Session B: July 11-29
● Beacon Park School, 200 Cultivate, Irvine; Cadence Park School, 750 Benchmark; Brywood Elementary School, 1 Westwood, Irvine; Cypress Village Elementary School, 355 Rush Lily, Irvine; Eastwood Elementary School, 99 Meander, Irvine; Oak Creek Elementary, 1 Dovecreek, Irvine
● 949-263-8340
More than 400 enrichment classes for elementary and middle school students in art, music, science, math, reading and writing, languages, sports, drama, and STEM. High school academic camps develop skills students need for high school and college. Held throughout the Irvine Unified School District. Off-site options are available.
PLANETBRAVO TECHNOTAINMENT CAMP
● Ages: Second to ninth grade
● One-week sessions start June 13
● 4947 Alton Pkwy Irvine
● 310-443-7607
PlanetBravo brings fun, engaging technology instruction that boosts kids’ confidence and gives them multimedia skills with their friends. Kids learn to code, make movies, build robots, modding minecraft and more.
Students of all ages at PlanetBravo enjoy a wide variety of activities each day. (Courtesy of PlanetBravo)
RUSSIAN SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS
● Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade
● Dates: TBA
● 3996 Barranca Parkway, No. 110, Irvine 949-551-1777
●2A Liberty Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo 949-864-6592
Two intensive six-week summer math enrichment programs are offered — a traditional course will prepare your child for the year ahead, while reinforcing the work done over the year, and the competitors program serves those students interested in advanced mathematical topics.
ST. CATHERINE’S ACADEMY
● Summer Enrichment Program for boys entering third to eighth grade
● Dates: TBA
● 215 N. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim
● 714-772-1363
Summer Enrichment Program offers math and language arts classes in the morning, followed by sports, recreational activities, military activities and off-campus outings for the rest of the day.
SUMMER AT SAGE
● Ages: 5- 14 (Program dependent)
● 20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast
● Week 1: July 5-8 (camp will not meet on July 4); Week 2: July 11-15; Week 3: July 18-22
● 949-219-0100
Students from the area can immerse themselves in credit or noncredit classes, workshops, and academics, arts and athletics camps.
SUMMER KNIGHTS DAY CAMP
● Ages: Preschool to eighth grade
● 32451 Bear Brand Road, Laguna Niguel
● Dates: June 13-July 29
● 949-276-6700
Camp at St. Anne School will include a balance of light academics, arts and crafts, recreation, sports and field trips.
SYLVAN SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
● Ages: Different camps serve students in grades 1-9
● Various times throughout the summer; best to contact local representatives
● Locations in Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Niguel and Mission Viejo
● www.sylvanlearning.com/camps/stem
The Sylvan EDGE summer camps teach kids STEM skills, early reading, robotics, coding, engineering, pre-algebra and writing. Off-site options are available.
TIGER WOODS LEARNING LAB
● Ages: Fifth through 12th grade
● Dates: TBA
● 1 Tiger Woods Way, Anaheim
● 714-765-8000
Summer classes from students interested in an interactive, career-focused experience.
TUSTIN SUMMER ACADEMY
● Ages: Kindergarten-eighth grade
● June 6-30
● Orchard Hills School 11555 Culver Drive, Irvine
● 714-832-6299
Enrichment program designed, written and taught by credentialed Tustin Unified teachers. Classes are meant to expand knowledge and nurture creativity and curiosity. Off-site options are available.
Students prepare to launch a handmade bottle rocket into the air during Tustin Summer Academy’s showcase at Orchard Hills School. (Photo by Shelby Wolfe, Orange County Register/SCNG)
URBAN WORKSHOP STEM CAMP
● Ages: 10-16
● April 25-Aug. 26
● 365-A Clinton St., Costa Mesa
● 949-296-2153
● urbanworkshop.net/summercamp
Kids learn about hand tools, CAD and 3D printing, laser etching, silk screening, metal shop, welding, wood-working and electronics. All levels of skill welcome.
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