Champ Camp Great Outdoors
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Join us at Champ Camp Great Outdoors, a whole new immersive summer experience. We’re elevating day camp to Champion status. Picture a mix of explorations in nature with brainy STEM challenges, fabulous field trips, and games galore! Campers will nurture friendships and unlock hidden talents and even surprise themselves with newfound skills. Get ready—this is where summer magic unfolds. Here are some example of our on-site activities:

  • State-of-the-Art Sports
    Play football at Mustang Stadium or kick it on the incredible soccer fields.
  • Make a Splash
    Swim and splash around with friends in a cool, refreshing pool.
  • Outdoor Adventures
    Explore the nature trails, perfect for scenic hikes,  that connect to the ponds and school facilities.
  • Natural Beauty
    Enjoy the majestic views at four ponds located right on the school grounds.
  • Unique Access
    Study and research the water to learn more about the ponds and the wildlife there.

And what would camp be without field trips?

You don’t even have to know! With so many local options to choose from, campers get to switch it up on the regular.
small star Rockwall climbing 
small star Aquatic center  
small star Museum 
small star Zoo 
small star Botanical gardens 
 
Located on the beautiful campus of Monte Vista Christian School, 2 School Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
Into the Heart of Nature Summer Camp at Tara Redwood
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Into the Heart of Nature

June 24 – July 19

Into the Heart of Nature camp at Tara Redwood is located in an extraordinary setting nestled in the Nisene Marks Forest near a calm creek. We offer cooperative games, creek exploration, habitat studies, playful skits, and nature-themed art.

Kids explore the various elements that support all life. Tara Redwood School’s summer camp educators are highly experienced in outdoor activities and wildlife studies. 

Children learn social skills and kindness. Your child will make new friends, develop mindfulness, and learn how to help others.

Children have access to several hiking trails for daily play and to absorb some of our core tenets for happiness through developing a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of nature to all parts of life.

For children 4 to 8 years old.

5810 Prescott Rd,  Soquel,  831-462-9632,  https://tararedwoodschool.org/summer-camp-2024/

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La Madrona Athletic Club and Youth Sports Camps
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La Madrona all day, summer, youth, sports camps, including pool guards, are offered for ten weeks during the summer season.

La Madrona Athletic Club is located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains and remains a premier club for health and wellness, balancing a gorgeous facility with a family friendly environment. La Madrona offers year around high level instructional tennis, pickleball and swimming.

The Sports Camp is an outdoor camp that will provide children the opportunity to develop their sport skills, self confidence and self esteem.

1897 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060,  831-438-1072, kquinn@caclubs.com
https://lmac.caclubs.com/kids/la-madrona-summer-camps-2019/

Sport camp is a high level instruction based outdoor camp that will provide children the opportunity to develop their sport skills, self confidence and self esteem. The sport camp is for ages 6-10 years old. Groups will be limited to 8 campers.

A typical day for Sports Camp:

  • Tennis lesson (60 minutes)
  • Athletic & sports games
  • Tennis play & court fun
  • Pool games (45 minutes)
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Registration Packet

Summer Pool Guards Camp - Two week sessions- 9-12pm

The La Madrona Pool Guards Program will introduce children to the skills necessary for lifeguarding and aquatics safety. This two week program offers activities such as swim lessons, rescue skills practice, paddle board practice, stretching and strength building exercises along with team building games and fun. Participants will be divided into two groups of 12 based on age and ability. Ages* 6-12 are welcome. All participants must be able to swim one pool length of freestyle, have the ability to float on their back and tread water for 30 seconds. This is a great opportunity to advance in your water safety skills and become a better swimmer for life!

*The ages are a general guide – an assessment may be needed. Please contact Aquatics Director, Kyle Gorham for more information: kgorham@caclubs.com.

A typical day for Pool Guards:

  • Warm up/exercise and stretching
  • Swim lesson (30-45 minutes)
  • Snack break and sunscreen re-application
  • Paddle board and rescue skills practice
  • Team building games and fun
  • Registration Packet

Summer Tennis Camp - One week sessions- 10-1pm

  • Tennis Camp is an exciting week of quality tennis instruction
  • led by tennis professionals
  • Drills to develop or improve your child’s game
  • Super fun games that will make them smile
  • Groups  limited to 8 participants
  • Registration Packet

High Performance Tennis Academy

  • Ideal for the competitive player looking to improve their overall game
  • Main qualification is a strong desire and motivation to play tennis.
  • Opportunities to play practice matches
  • and/or interclub throughout the summer
Mount Madonna, Mountain of Fun Summer Camps
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Unplugged, Outdoors and Active!

2022 Camp Details

Redwood Horse Camp, Forest Play, Performing Arts, Nature Crafts, Hands-On Science Experiments,Cooking and Baking, Organic Gardening, … and much more!

Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:30pm
Transportation available from Aptos, Corralitos, Gilroy and Morgan Hill

Redwood Explorers: A Middle School Experience, ages 10-13, Week of July 18
$395/week, This camp will feature performing arts, sports, forest hikes, visual arts and cool, hands-on science projects. Campers will have a small, safe social circle of friends for active fun and creative activities with opportunities each day to explore the mountain away from computer screens: More details...

Mountain Explorers, ages 5-10* - Weeks of July 11 and July 18, $395/week, Elementary aged campers will have the opportunity to experience a week of no-screen time with plenty of outdoor exploration, gardening, performing arts, arts, crafts and story time. More details...

Half-day Horseback Riding Lessons, ages 7-13, Weeks of July 11 and July 18 
Half-day option only; add $295 to MMS summer camp tuition, Children ages 7-13 are invited to enjoy a half-day of learning about horses at Mt. Madonna Stables. More details...

The Redwoods on Horseback (full day), ages 7-13, Week of August 1, 9:00-am-3:00pm; $700/week, Enjoy a full day of learning about horses at Mt. Madonna Stables.

Address: 491 Summit Road, Watsonville, CA 95076  ~  (408) 847-2717  ~ https://www.mountmadonnaschool.org/hawk-life/summer-on-the-mountain/

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Santa Cruz KIN (Kids in Nature)
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The Santa Cruz Kids in Nature Program is an outdoor-based Nature Club for young children. We are a grass-roots program focused on fostering creativity, confidence, communication skills, community, ecological stewardship, curiosity, and social justice ethics and advocacy in the students. Our core curriculums revolve around Social Emotional Learning, Natural History, and Cultural History/Social Justice.

Common activities include: hiking, improv games, watercoloring, harvesting wild clay and making pottery, learning to identify wild plants and medicines, playing games, practicing storytelling, gathering seeds, developing deep relationships, learning local history, and more!

The After-School groups take place over the course of the school year and run outside of school hours.

Summer Camps run 9 - 2:30 M-F and feature themes such as Shelter Building, Birding, Medicine Making, Fermenting, Bookmaking, Coastal Restoration and Exploration, and more!

​It is our priority to be accessible to all who are interested, so please inquire about our * equal access scholarships.*

Santa Cruz KIN was founded in 2013 and has been serving the community for 11 years. We look forward to having you join the family!

kidsinnature.office@gmail.com

https://www.kidsinnaturesc.com/

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