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Recently Updated! Summer Camp Guide 2018

Plan your Mackid's family fun with our North County Summer Camps

April 4, 2018


If you’re looking for AWESOME local camps for your kids, Macaroni Kid has you covered! Summer Camps and Programs help kids of all ages in a variety of positive ways. Summer activities offer opportunities to explore new interests, experience new environments, meet friends and make life-long memories. Here in North County San Diego, we are fortunate to have a wide selection of quality choices for kids of all ages. Macaroni Kid Carlsbad has compiled some of the best and most unique camps for your children.

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The Learning Experience Camp TLE®

At The Learning Experience, we’re creating smiles all summer long through our fun and engaging summer camp program!

Camp TLE® is the perfect place for your little one to experience a summer like no other through a variety of weekly themed programs and hands-on activities.

Here’s a sneak peek into what your little camper can expect as they enjoy a summer full of smiles at Camp TLE®:

Camp TLE® allows children’s imaginations to soar to new heights as they create exquisite works of art, conduct exciting science experiments, tap into their musical talent and so much more!

Campers, get ready for some fun in the sun! From outdoor sports and activities to fun-filled obstacle courses and water play days, there’s never a dull moment at Camp TLE.

Who says learning has to end during the summer months? At Camp TLE®, our weekly themed programs provide new learning opportunities and allow each child to remain academically engaged while having fun!

Register for The Learning Experience TODAY! 

The Learning Experience 

4174 Avenida De La Plata, 

Oceanside, CA 92056

760-235-4436

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Carlsbad AYSO

Registration for Summer Soccer Camp and the Fall 2018 Season is open!

Carlsbad AYSO provides recreational youth soccer for boys and girls of Carlsbad, Oceanside and surrounding communities following AYSO’s six philosophies...

1. Everyone Plays

2. Balanced Teams

3. Open Registration

4. Positive Coaching

5. Good Sportsmanship

6. Player Development

Carlsbad AYSO is a non-profit, 100% volunteer-operated league. Without corporate salaries or expectations to meet, we pass the savings on to you and focus on providing the best and most fun soccer experience for your children!

Summer Camp > July 23-27, 2018

Carlsbad AYSO has partnered with Challenger Sports to provide camps for kids ages 3-14 years. All camps are geared towards both first-timers and veterans.

Ages 3-5 have 1-2 hour options, and ages 6-14 have half and full day options. 

All ages are coached by experienced International staff. Each camper receives a jersey, sticker and access to the iChallenger app!

Fall League > August - November

The registration fee for ages 6-13 is $145 for a full 8-10 game season and uniform. Practices (1x/week) and Saturday games are in Carlsbad with upper divisions playing in surrounding regions. 

The registration fee for our Jamboree Program is $80 for 4 year olds, and $90 for 5 year olds. This includes a jersey and eight 75-min sessions each Saturday in Carlsbad. 

$10 discount until 5/1. $10 Sibling discount.

Volunteers - minimal time commitment for a lifetime of memories! We need coaches, referees, etc. - free professional training provided. 

Register today at www.carlsbadayso.org

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My Gym Carlsbad

Children participate in energizing fitness games, noncompetitive gymnastics, arts and crafts, music and so much more. Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children moving and active, as we emphasize physical development and personal success. At My Gym Carlsbad we off a low student to teacher ratio as well as an ultra clean and safe environment.

Ages 3yrs to 8yrs

June 25th-29th 9:00am-12:00pm

Camp Fees: By the day, half week, and full week. 9:00am - 12:00pm 

Daily rate: $25/$30 members; non-members add $5/day 

Half Week rate: $64/$75 members; non-members add $9/half week

Weekly rate: $100/$125 members; non-members add $25/week 

Register by visiting MYGYM Carlsbad 

My Gym Carlsbad

3245-2 Business Park Drive 

Vista, CA 92081

(760) 814-2028

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Bella Lengua 

Spanish Immersion Preschool and Summer Camps

Bella Lengua Spanish immersion preschool (ages 2-5) and summer camps (ages 2-10) offer children the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Spanish language and cultures in a fun, natural, and age-appropriate way.

While fully immersed in Spanish, children take part in a variety of music, arts and crafts, games, cuisine and stories from around the world. Our passionate instructors bring a colorful array of talents and intercultural experiences to share.

Part-time: 8:30-12:30 for students ages 2-10

Full-time: 8:30-3:30 for students ages 2-5

*Extra-care available from 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Consecutive one-week sessions from June 11 - Aug 24 

Please visit the website for more information about thier year-round preschool, language enrichment classes and our Parent-Child program!

$200/week part-time, $275/week full-time

5% discount for siblings and 5% discount for enrollment in two or + sessions

Bella Lengua Multilingual Learning

509 Sportfisher Dr.

Oceanside, CA 92054

Liz Alvarado - Educational Director

1. 858. 751. 4810 

 info@bellalengua.com

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Samuels-Thomas Skills 

Elite & Development Camp

Samuels-Thomas Skills CAMP at IceTown Carlsbad June 25-28th . Learn the game from PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS and DIVISION 1 COACHES! 

  • Off- Ice Training
  • Fun Games
  • Body Contact Training
  • Daily Giveaways
  • Nutritional Tips
  • 3 Hrs of Ice Time     

Enjoy an exciting week full of fun, memories and growth! Player development will be tracked daily and each parent will receive a detailed report card at the end of camp. 

Offering two specialized STS Hockey Camps ELITE 4 Day Camp & DEVELOPMENT 4 Day Camp!

 

Register TODAY for Samuels-Thomas Skills Hockey Camp 

Contact Samuel- Thomas Skills for more details 

860.978.8850

samuelsthomasskills@gmail.com

Location: 

IceTown Carlsbad 2283 Cosmos Ct, Carlsbad, CA 92011

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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation 

Discovery Camp 

Learn all about nature in nature with hands-on interactive educational activities and take home recycled crafts. 

Adventure at the Discovery Center over your break!

Week 1               Week 2           Week 3               Week 4

June 25-29        July 9-13         July 23-27         Aug 6-10

Each week is split into three age-appropriate groups:

Pre-K-1st Grade, 2nd-3rd Grade & 4th-6th Grade

All programs run from 9:30am-2:30pm. 

Week Rate for Potential Members: $250, Day Rate for Potential Members: $70 

Register Online

Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation

1580 Cannon Road, 

Carlsbad, CA 92008 

(760) 804-1969 

info@aguahedionda.org

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FOUR STONE HARMONY

Summer Dance Camps 

The Star Theatre Academy is happy to offer 3 new Musical Theatre Dance Camps this summer with awesome instructor, community theatre actress and choreographer Melanie Williams! Offering opportunities for kids aged 4-18, these specialized camps are unique, affordable and fun! 

Mindful Movement & Musical Theatre Dance 

7-12 year olds,

June 18-22

9am-12pm

Cost: $100

Teen Musical Theatre Dance & Movement

13-18 year olds

July 9-13

10am-1pm

Cost: $100

Musical Theatre Camp 

Ages 4-6

July 16-20

10am-12pm  (2 hours)

Cost: $100

Yoga & Music Camp Ages 7-10

July 30-August 3

9am - 12pm 

Cost: $100

Yoga & Music Camp Ages 4-6

July 23-27

9am-12pm

Cost: $100

Four Stone Harmony 

701 Seagaze Dr. Suite D

Oceanside, CA 92054

760-472-3761

melanie@fourstoneharmony.com

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Handled Pottery Studio 

Summer Clay Camp 

Give your child an experience that will encourage their creativity and disconnect them from the digital world! During our hands on clay session, your child will be taught various clay making techniques. Pinch pots will be transformed into animals! Hand building methods will be used to contract boxes, bird houses, and tiles! Additionally, your child will be taught how to throw pottery on the wheel! 

The week long camps are designed to encourage your child to develop their creativity while interacting with other children. These combined experiences are sure to encourage a positive outlet for self expression! 

Prices covers all materials. 

Space is limited to 6 students, per week session. $210 per child. 

Session A: June 4- 8th

Session B: June 18th- 22nd

Session C: June 25th-29th

Session D: July 9th-13th

Session E: July 16th-20th

Session F: July 23rd-27th

9:00am-11:15am -Ages 5-10

11:30am-1:30pm -Ages 11-15

Enroll Online

HANDLED POTTERY STUDIO

2680 State Street., Suite C

Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Bach to Rock Encinitas

Summer Music Camp 

Bach to Rock in Encinitas provides music lessons for students of all ages and skill levels. Instruments they teach include guitar, piano, drums, voice, violin, trumpet & more! B2R birthday parties and seasonal camps are great opportunities to play & learn music with your friends and make new ones! They also have early childhood classes for toddlers and preschoolers. Take your skills to the next level in a Glee Club or Rock Band. B2R offers opportunities for students to perform in venues around San Diego and North County.  

Rock Band (Ages 7+)

Glee Club (Ages 7+)

Rock City World Tour (Preschool - 1st Grade)

Record a Studio Demo (Ages 7+)

Beat Refinery DJ Camp (Ages 10+)

Recording Arts: Pro Tools & Production (Ages 10+)

Camp Dates

June 18th-22nd         DJ, Rock Band

June 25th-29th          Rock City, Rock Band, Glee

July 2nd -July 6th      Rock Band 

July 9th- July 13th     Rock City, DJ, Rock Band 

July 16th-July 20th    Rock Band, Glee

July 23rd-July 27th    Rock City. DJ, Rock Band 

July 30th- Aug 3rd     Rock Band 

Aug 6th- Aug 10th     Rock City, Rock Band, DJ

Aug 13th- Aug 17th   Rock Band, Glee 

Aug 20th-Aug 24th    Rock City, Rock Band 

Bach to Rock Encinitas

282 N. El Camino Real, Suite C

Encinitas, CA 92024

760-452-2190

encinitas@bachtorock.com

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NANCY GORDON STUDIO 

Summer Art Camp

Clay and Art Camp in a beautiful garden setting in old Cardiff. Fantastic clay projects, potters wheel, silk banners, paper arts and book making; plus jewelry, drawing and watercolors. The Nancy Gordon Studio Summer Art Camp allows time to experiment, to build confidence and creativity in a joyful community of active learners. Lots of Clay plus many mixed media activities. This is a non-competitive social structure where young artists flourish.

The Nancy Gordon Studio Summer Art Camp offers week long sessions from mid-June through August. They offer a  full or half day program with a focus on ceramics, other activities can vary according to interest. The camp serves students from age 4 - 14.

CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

POTTERY

CLAY SCULPTURE

BOOK AND PAPER ARTS

JEWELRY

MIXED MEDIA

POLYMER CLAY 

Art Camp Sessions

 Session 1   June 18-22  FULL

 Session 2   June 25-29

 Session 3   July 9-13   

 Session 4   July 16-20

 Session 5   July 23-27

 Session 6   August 6-10

 Session 7   August 13-17

 Session 8   August 20-24

Reviews
“The Camp is really fun. The projects are challenging and you get to make whatever you want sometimes”. (Camper, age 8)
“The camp is such a rare experience, very organic and creative. Nancy takes great care to know each student”. (Mom)

REGISTER ONLINE 

Nancy Gordon Studio 

2128 Manchester Ave 

Cardiff by-the Sea, Ca 

760.479.0076

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