Many families have begin their search for the perfect summer camp this year, while others are just getting started making summer plans for their kids.
We suggest coming to next weekend's L.A. Camp Fair in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, April 14 to meet and greet camp directors from over 50 local day camps and sleepaway camps and learn about their programs. We'll have games, food, and fun activities for the kids, but a delicious BBQ cookout, too! Plus, you'll have a chance to win FREE camp sessions from participating camps! The Conejo Valley Camp Fair takes place at Conejo Creek North Park on Saturday, April 14 from noon to 3:00 PM. Get your free tickets to the camp fair here!
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Spring is here and the school year will be over before you know it. That means it's time for parents to start checking out summer camp options for their kids.
Most popular programs sell out quickly here in L.A., so we want to help you stay in "in the know." That's why we'll be featuring some of L.A.'s best day camps and overnight camps this spring to help you avoid overlooking any programs your child might enjoy. Today's featured program is Aloha Beach Camp, widely considered among parents to be among the top summer beach camps for kids and teens in Los Angeles. Aloha Beach Camp Summer Day Camp
Aloha Beach Camp is L.A.’s most comprehensive aquatic sports day camp program with over 200 safe and fun beach, lake, and ocean activities for kids and teens ages 4 to 14.
This is a unique program. The camp's main location is Zuma Beach in Malibu where campers enjoy instructional surfing, boogie boarding, ocean swimming and beach safety lessons. But that's just the beginning. In addition to its primary day camp program at Zuma Beach, Aloha Beach Camp kids also take frequent day trips to many of L.A.’s best beaches, lakes, and water parks such as Paradise Cove in Malibu, Castaic Lake, and Hurricane Harbor Water Park where they go jet skiing, inner tubing, boating, ocean kayaking, and enjoy hundreds of additional aquatic camp activities from sandcastle building to wakeboarding and everything in between. Considering Aloha Beach Camp's itinerant beach program format, you might be wondering how your child will get to camp each day. If you're like most parents, you don't have the time or inclination to drive your kids all over town to meet up with the camp group at a different location every day. Guess what? Aloha Beach Camp provides free bus service for your child. They do the driving so you don't have to. (More on this convenient service in a moment.) Reasons We Love This Camp
There's so many fun and convenient aspects of this summer program, we can't imagine any child not absolutely loving the Aloha Beach Camp experience.
After all, what's not to love? We always suggest doing your own own due diligence, but Aloha Beach Camp appears to offer a unique combination of features and benefits unmatched by other day camps. Just in case you need more convincing, though, here' s a few more aspects of the program that really make it stand out, not just in Los Angeles, but among the entire southern California summer day camp landscape. • No prior beach, ocean or swimming experience required for kids to participate
"Our counselors are dedicated to teaching campers how to do all the camp activities from the ground up," Naftulin said. "All of our staff are lifeguards and CPR and First Aid certified and have your child’s safety in mind, irrespective of their previous ocean experience or swimming level. Every child is welcome at Aloha Beach Camp no matter what. "
• Free transportation for L.A. kids
If you're choosing a day camp with transportation, Naftulin said, double check with the camp director in advance to see if there's an additional fee for the bus.
• Wide variety of age-appropriate programs and activities available
"This kind of program format -- with a variety of activities and program locations -- keeps campers engaged and looking forward to camp each day all summer. Here at Aloha, kids never get bored!," Naftulin said.
Recognizing every child is different and various activities may be more suitable for different age groups, Aloha Beach Camp is actually comprised of three different age-appropriate summer programs for 4 to 7 years olds, 8 to 11 year olds, and 12 to 15 year-olds, respectively. "All the activities are available to every camper," said Naftulin, "but all the activities are presented to each age group in age-appropriate ways. For example, every child loves jet skiing, and every child gets to do it. But it would not be appropriate for their counselor to drive a jet ski 20 MPH with a 5 year old on board because that speed is reserved for our 12-year old campers and older. But 8 MPH or so is perfect for a safe and fun jet ski ride around the lake for our younger kids," Naftulin said. • L.A.'s only accredited summer beach day camp
According to Naftulin, camps become accredited by undergoing an intensive on-site audit by a panel of 3rd party industry officials from the American Camp Association while camp's in session.
During the audit, the camp must prove compliance with over 300 safety and quality standards relating to best-practice methods of camp operation. "The standards relate to camper health and safety, transportation safety and execution, program and activity quality, counselor and staff hiring and training practices, camper-to-staff supervision ratios, and hundreds more ," Naftulin said. "It's not that unaccredited camps are necessarily 'bad' camps" Naftulin said. "It's that the camps that choose to undergo the stringent camp accreditation process are choosing a system that forces their commitment to 300 quality and safety standards relative to running an above-board camp. That means parents have extra peace of mind regarding their child's safety when they choose an accredited program." When considering a summer camp, Naftulin advises parents to use the American Camp Association's accreditation verification tool. "Parents should always verify whether the camp they're considering is accredited prior to signing up" says Naftulin. "If it isn't, you should ask the camp director why it's not."
Among the 12,000 day and sleepaway camps across the country, fewer than 2,400 have earned accredited camp status. "From a quality and credibility standpoint, accredited camps are like accredited colleges and universities. Most parents wouldn't want their kids attending an unaccredited school because the lack of accreditation raises question about the its legitimacy," Naftulin said.
According to Naftulin, camps become accredited by undergoing an intensive on-site audit by a panel of 3rd party industry officials from the American Camp Association while camp's in session. During the audit, the camp must prove compliance with over 300 safety and quality standards relating to best-practice methods of camp operation. "The standards relate to camper health and safety, transportation safety and execution, program and activity quality, counselor and staff hiring and training practices, camper-to-staff supervision ratios, and hundreds more ," Naftulin said. "It's not that unaccredited camps are necessarily 'bad' camps" Naftulin said. "It's that the camps that choose to undergo the stringent camp accreditation process are choosing a system that forces their commitment to 300 quality and safety standards relative to running an above-board camp. That means parents have extra peace of mind regarding their child's safety when they choose an accredited program." When considering a summer camp, Naftulin advises parents to use the American Camp Association's accreditation verification tool. "Parents should always verify whether the camp they're considering is accredited prior to signing up" says Naftulin. "If it isn't, you should ask the camp director why it's not." • Sign up by the day with Aloha Beach Camp's convenient day-by-day enrollment format
If you've sent your child to camp before, you're probably familiar with "enrollment sessions -- a fixed period of time, with specific starting and ending dates, the camp requires you to adhere to when sending your child to camp.
Session enrollment is common registration format among camps, but Naftulin says it's a rigid, antiquated cookie-cutter enrollment system that strips parents of what they want the most -- convenience and flexibility -- when signing up for camp. "What if your family's summer schedule doesn't match up with the camp sessions? What if you want to take a family vacation or have other important activities on your family's summer calendar? Unless your family's schedule fits neatly into the camp's predetermined session dates, the session enrollment concept can be awfully inconvenient, not to mention expensive, because your kids might up being forced to miss or skip part of the camp session you already paid for in advance. "Requiring families to adhere to fixed enrollment sessions doesn't reflect real life," Naftulin said. "It's completely inconsistent with the lifestyle of today's busy families who demand convenience, flexibility and speed. So here at Aloha, you can create your own camp sessions instead." To make camp enrollment easier for parents, Aloha Beach Camp pioneered the "day-by-day enrollment" concept where, essentially, every day is a new camp session. "When you sign up for Aloha Beach Camp, you can completely customize your child's camp schedule rather than adhering to any prearranged enrollment sessions set by the camp," Naftulin said. "You get complete control in designing your child's camp schedule. You can pick a day here, a day there, on an as-needed or as-wanted basis. Choose your own starting and ending dates. Come and go to camp whenever you please on a day-by-day schedule you create by yourself." In addition to free transportation, Naftulin said his day-by-day enrollment format is the camp's most popular feature among families. "You don't have to plan your summers around camp sessions anymore," Naftulin said. "You can easily manage several kids' schedules at once, take a summer vacation, send your kids to summer school, or even to multiple camps at the same time because every day starts over again with new activities, new friends and a new, welcoming environment for every camper, rather than every few weeks or months when a new session would typically begin. "Come to camp any day you want," Naftulin said. "We're here when you need us." • If your kids don't love Aloha, they'll give you all your money back
"We want you to be completely satisfied when you choose Aloha Beach Camp," Naftuln said. "Your child gets two full days to try our program risk-free. If they don't love it, you don't pay. Just say the word and we'll give you all your money back, no questions asked. We understand camp's not cheap and the summer's too short for kids to spend time doing anything they don't love, so we gladly make this guarantee to you."
How to Learn More About Aloha Beach Camp
If you're like us, you're intrigued to learn a lot more about this Los Angeles summer camp.
Naftulin welcomes parents to call and email him for more information any time, but says attending an Open House is the best way to learn more about the program. "You can meet our staff in person and get a true up close and personal feel for how the camp works every day. Our next Open House is Sunday, April 29 at Zuma Beach. It's totally free and your whole family is invited to come down to Malibu. We'll show you exactly how everything works at camp all summer long. We'll have lots of free food for everyone, too!" Parents and kids looking for a summer camp in Los Angeles will be thrilled with the selection of so many amazing program opportunities at the upcoming camp fair in Calabasas on Sunday, April 22. But something that might surprise you is that even though the camp fair will be loaded with L.A. camps, there will be several other programs exhibiting from out of town. In fact two camps from the east coast are even attending the L.A. Calabasas camp fair. So if you're considering sending your child to an overnight camp this summer, one of these cross-country programs might interest you. Camp Wekeela
The camp offers leading-edge activity programming that includes water-sports, land sports, creative, performing and culinary arts as well as out-of-camp excursions.
Programs are tailored to meet campers' needs and kids are encouraged to make choices, take risks and accept new challenges. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and meals nut and gluten-free. New electronics are permitted at Camp Wekeela.
Here's how to save some at Summer Camp this yearWhen someone offers tips for how to make summer camp more affordable, we're all ears. If there's one common complaint many parents have about camp, it's the price. No doubt about it, summer camp's not cheap, especially for the most sought-after programs. But there's always ways to save a dollar here or there...and everything little penny helps, that's for sure! We took a look around the internet to see what we could find in the way of money-saving summer camp offers. We found five pretty good ones and listed them below. Even if the camp you're considering isn't on this list, you should ask the camp director what they offer in the way of discounts. You can usually save at least a little money, just by asking.
Don't let the rain get you down. Your camp director has contingency plans in place so the weather wont affect your child's camp experience one bit!It's no secret the rain is falling hard in L.A. right now. Usually by this time of year -- the end of March -- we're enjoying warm sunny days even though the rest of the country is still dealing with cold weather.
But the past couple days have been a little different -- certainly less than perfect "summer camp weather." With weather like this, you might be asking yourself, "How do camps handle rainy weather?" Well, the first thing is, we're pretty lucky because L.A. usually doesn't get much rain in the summer. From what we recall, there's only been a handful of days -- maybe two or three tops -- it's rained during the summer in the past 20 years. However, rest assured if rain's in the forecast, camps are more than equipped to handle it. Even though most camp programs take place outside, most camp directors are excellent advance planners with contingency plans in place for everything, even rain. In the case of light rain, most camps will run their programs as usual with only minor (if any) modifications . That's because the most common summer rain L.A. gets is just a little drizzle here and there before the sun comes out by 11 AM and things return to normal. Should the rain be heavier causing normal camp activities to completely change course, though, the camp will generally have back-up plans in place such as moving to an indoor facility for the time being or even employing alternate activities and program locations. For example, one camp in L.A. which takes place at Zuma Beach in Malibu faced a rainy summer day a few years ago. For this day only, the camp switched its usual program location and activity schedule from surfing at the beach to indoor bowling, ice skating, and a movie. The kids loved it! So, the lesson learned here is, don't worry about a little rain at camp. Your L.A. camp directors have your back!
Many of us have the same visual impression when we think of summer camp. It's almost a common stereotype: Horseback riding, archery, drama, dance, arts and crafts, sports and games, swimming lessons, skits and stunts, s'mores around the camp fire, singing songs, and sleeping in tents and cabins are the general impression most of us have when we think of camp. All of these fun activities generally comprise what many of us view as the "traditional" or "classic" camp experience.
L.A. has its fair share of traditional camp programs. Tumbleweed Day Camp, Cali Camp, Camp Kinneret are three day camps that come immediately to mind, while Canyon Creek Summer Camp and Camp Osito Rancho for Girls are two Los Angeles sleepaway camp programs with traditional slants. Some of the Specialty Summer Camps are the Most Unique and Outstanding Summer Programs in Los Angeles.
How to Know if a Specialty Camp Might be Right For You
If your child has a particular interest in some specific activity, or enjoying participating in certain games or other endeavors more than others, a specialty summer camp program could be for you.
The other day we sponsored a Camp Fair at UCLA where some 60 unique specialty summer camps programs were on display. We saw a fencing camps, cooking camps, robotics camps, beach and surf camps, technology camps, science camps and so many others almost too numerous to name. Seeing so many impressive kinds of unique camps at the Camp Fair inspired us to help you get started on your journey to seek out some of L.A.'s most unique camp programs. We complied a few different options for you below, categorized by their program focus. If any of these program interest your child, you can visit their websites for more information. The following is only a sample of the many types of amazing and unique summer camps available in Los Angeles this summer. But this list of camps, 16 in all, should be enough to get you started! Los Angeles Beach Camps
Los Angeles Language CampsLos Angeles Computer CampsActing Summer CampsThere's a WHOLE LOT MORE Amazing and Unique Summer Camps in L.A.!
Remember, there so many more unique programs available for your child to enjoy this summer. If they enjoy skateboarding, for instance, you can Google "Skateboarding summer camps in L.A." (or some similar phrase) and see what comes up. Our guess is you'll discover a host of exciting skateboarding summer camps your child would absolutely love. Skateboarding camp is a unique concept but there will be many available options, we're confident of that!
And there's just one more thing we wanted to pass along... When you choose a camp with activities your child enjoys the most, you're practically ensuring they'll love their camp experience. You don't have to deal with any unknown factors, or hope against hope they'll enjoy camp because you'll already know ahead of time they're going to spend their summer immersed in a activities they're interested in the most. This only improves their camp experience and makes them love camp that much more. The UCLA Camp Fair's Behind Us. Next Up, Conejo Valley and Calabasas Camp Fairs Next Month!3/15/2018 The most gratifying part of our job is when we're able to provide information families can use to find amazing summer programs for their kids. This past weekend we held a summer camp expo at UCLA where over 1,000 people showed up to meet camp representatives from over 60 day camps and sleepaway camps to find their right camp for their children. By all accounts it was successful in every way. Here's a quote from Ken F., a Los Angeles resident who attended last Sunday's UCLA Camp Fair with his family: "The L.A. Camp Fair at UCLA was a win-win for our family. My wife, son-in-law and most important 11 yr old grandson came away with plenty of insight into the vast world of camping. From robots to fencing to sports, to stand-up comedy, to language immersion, to water, land and plenty more activities we have so many options to review. Thanks to you and your staff the show was well organized and upbeat from the moment we were greeted at the door to the reps behind the camp tables. The enthusiasm of adults and kids was palpable throughout the venue. Congrats on a superb effort." Please note, we're not showing you Ken's description of the UCLA camp fair to pat ourselves on the back. Far from it, and quite the opposite in fact. Instead we wanted you to see how valuable attending a Camp Fair can be as a resource to help you find a great camp, and more specifically, so you mark your calendars for our next two upcoming Camp Fair events in Thousand Oaks on April 14 and Calabasas April 22, respectively.
The Calabasas and Conejo Valley Camp Fairs will be fun for the whole family!For those families searching for the perfect summer camp, we highly encourage you to come out to one of our next two Camp Fairs! Both events will be fun for the whole family with games, prizes and free food for everyone, not to mention the best part of all -- meeting and greeting staff from over 50 local and out-of-state summer day camp programs and overnight camps and so many other kinds of camps in between!
We had a GREAT time at last Sunday's L.A. Camp Fair at UCLA! Despite the rainy weather -- and the last minute move to hold the Camp Fair inside Pauley Pavillion rather than outside the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center -- over 1,000 people attended the Camp Fair! These families got to meet and interact with camp representatives from 62 amazing day camps, overnight camps, and every other kind of camp and summer program you can imagine. We are so happy to be able to match up so many families with so many wonderful programs. We know you will find a fantastic summer camp experience for your kids this year, simply because you attended the Camp Fair! But if you were among the hundreds (and hundreds and hundreds and HUNDREDS!) of families who attended Sunday's event, now your real work begins! After collecting lots of brochures and meeting many people, you now have the task of sorting through all your materials to find a great camp for your child. Sometimes it can be overwhelming seeing so many camps and people together in one place, so we've compiled a list for you below with links to all the camps who participated at Sunday's Los Angeles Summer Camp Fair. Just click on the links below to visit each camp's website and learn more. (By the way, the following list is also a great resource for families who may have missed Sunday's UCLA Camp Fair and want to find a super program for their kids this summer!) Participating Camps and Programs at the L.A. Camp Fair at UCLA on Sunday, March 11, 2018
Thank you again to all who attended and we hope you have an awesome experience at camp this summer!
As we traversed the aisles of the camp fair, we stopped and spoke to many parents who were there looking researching camps for their kids. It clear they found value in attending the camp fair because they could learn about so many different programs in one place and meet all the counselors and staff from the various camps. But as we spoke with more and more parents, an interesting theme keep coming up. It seems that one of the very reasons the parents enjoyed the camp fair so much -- that is, the opportunity to gather information about so many potential summer camp choices all in one place -- was also causing some of them to feel overwhelmed with so many possible summer camp choices. With so many great programs to pick from, how were they supposed to narrow it down to the right one?
One of the moms was looking for a beach camp for her 13 year old son. But there were three or four different beach camp programs at the Bel Air Camp fair, she was a little confused. "There sure are lots of beach camps," she said. "How do we pick the right one?" Here's what we told her. Sometimes when you're comparing camps and it's just too hard to decide which to choose, why not go with the one run by the people you like the most? Here's what we mean. You're going to meet a LOT of camp directors and counselors at the camp fair. But the folks who seem the most genuine -- the ones you give you the best "first impression" and you "connect with" right off the bat -- is often a great way to decide how to pick a program. In other words, go with your gut. If for some reason you just don't feel comfortable with the people, this is a good sign to move on to the next camp.
We're pleased to announce another awesome L.A. overnight camp, Canyon Creek Summer Camp, has joined the growing list of exhibiting programs at L.A. Camp Fair 2018.
Families in search of a fantastic L.A. sleepaway camp experience for their kids this year won't want to miss learning about this camp. Representatives from Canyon Creek will be available to meet you and share and discuss their exciting summer camp opportunity with you at the UCLA Camp Fair location and Calabasas Camp Fair, too. As wonderful a program as Canyon Creek is, there will be many other overnight summer camps just as amazing on display at the L.A. Camp Fair. Grab your free tickets today to the Camp Fair so you don't miss all the fun! Sending your kids to camp over the Spring Break recess isn't a new concept. L.A. families have being doing it for years. Not only does gong to spring camp give your child something to do while school's out and you might be working, spring camp gives kid the opportunity to make new friends, participate in lots of fun activities, and "test drive" some of the camps and programs you might be considering on a longer-term basis for your kids this summer. Here are some Los Angeles spring break camps available to you this year. Got Game CampGot Game Camp's spring break program takes place at Hancock Park Elementary School located at 408 S. Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90036. The camp takes place from March 26 to March 30. According to its website, this program claims to have been voted among the Top 10 camps in Los Angeles. Science, robotics, arts and crafts, and water play are all part of the fun. Kids Space Museum L.A. Spring Break CampsThis looks like a pretty fun camp for kids ages 5 to 9. We also like the fact this program takes place for two weeks instead of just one since many schools operate on different spring break schedules. The weeks the camp operates are March 19 through March 23 and March 26 to March 30. For art, science and nature loving kids, this could be the ideal spring camp for you! Learn to Surf L.A. Spring Break Camp 2018Taking place March 26 through April 6 at local L.A. beaches including Santa Monica, Venice and Manhattan, this camp is for those beach and surf-loving kids who can't get enough of the ocean. Surf camp in the springtime sounds like fun to us! Los Angeles Zoo Spring CampAt $65 a day, the L.A. Zoo offers a fun, educational and affordable spring camp program for children ages pre-K to 4th grade. Extended care is available each day for an addition $5 in the morning and $10 in the afternoon. Campers attending the L.A. Zoo spring camp program will make many new friends and learn about the animals. The camp runs March 26 though March 30. This is an L.A. spring camp that can't be beat! Camp Sharwell at Zimmer Children's MuseumMusic, movement, arts and crafts and lots of games and playtime are the hallmarks of this Los Angeles area spring camp for kids. We know this is a quality program because we've spoken to several families who've attended it and given high marks. This program is for kids 3 to 8, with the one requirement being campers must be potty-trained. The camp runs March 26-30 and April 2 through 5th. The camp boasts a staff to camper supervision ratio of 1 to 6. Funky Divas and Dudes Spring CampThis performing arts rock star camp is where it's at! The camp is operating for 2 weeks this spring during the weeks of March 26-30 and April 2-6. From making music videos to dancing to Fairytail and Pop Star theme days, your child won't be able to get enough of this camp! Code Rev Kids Spring CampsReferred to by CBS as one of the "best unique day camps in L.A.," this spring camp operates March 26 through April 20. That's quite a long period of time compared to other programs, so even if your child decides to attend another L.A. spring camp, or you have siblings on different spring break schedules, all of them will be able to enjoy this camp, too. The program runs from 9:00am to 4:00 pm and has both daily and weekly pricing. This is a specialty tech camp offering game design, robotics, programming and more. Camp Super Duper Spring Break CampsOperating March 26-30, this camp takes place in the heart of Los Angeles and offers yoga, theater, sports, dance, cooking and so many other fun camp activities. Many of the camp's counselors and campers from the previous summer will be there, so if you're a returning camper, attending this spring camp is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make lots of new ones..
One of the things that bums us out the most is seeing budget cut after budget cut among so many important school programs. One of the subjects that seems to get slashed all the time is music. When we were in school, music was one of everyone's favorite classes. These days it's barely offered anymore.
Thankfully there's many summer camp opportunities in L.A. to fill the void. Here's a list of some of our favorite L.A. Music Summer Camps for kids who are interested in this kind of experience this summer. If you're aware of any L.A. music camps we inadvertently left off the list, please feel free to add them in the comments section.
3. Silverlake Conservatory Music Summer Camp. Located in the heart of L.A. in Hollywood, this program accommodates camp participants of all ages and music skill levels. Voice and songwriting workshops, recitals, and music education for kids are just part of this incredible program. They even offer scholarships for those who qualify. Hint: Sometimes you can get a real good feel about a camp's quality just by viewing its website. If this program's website is any indication, its music summer program is top-notch!
4. Join the Band Summer Music Camp. Now here's a fun-looking camp! This program offers a wide variety of introductory music programs and even a "try an instrument" camp so they can see what appeals to them most. Campers have an opportunity to work together in teams and private music lessons are also available. This camp serves music-loving campers starting as young as 6 years old though 12 and even teens. Rock band camps, signing, and songwriting are part of the fun.
5. Pacific Blue Music Camp. One thing we DON'T like about this program is it only lasts one week! What we LOVE about this camp is they seem to know exactly what they're doing, who they are and who they serve. Their program is geared specifically for middle school kids of all musical talent and experience levels. The camp is based in Santa Monica so it's central and easy to access from everywhere in greater L.A. Campers study the fundamentals and dynamics of music in a fun environment.
The wide impression most families have about the Camp Fair is that its primary purpose is to help parents find the best summer camp fit for their kids this year. That's completely true -- families looking for a camp are going to find a wide variety of options at the Camp Fair. But what about college kids and others who might be looking for a great summer job as a camp counselor this year? The Camp Fair is for you, too! College Students Make Great Camp Counselors!If there's one thing we've noticed through the years involved in the camp business, it's that college students often make the best camp counselors!
Meet Over 60 Summer Camp Employers on Sunday, March 11 at the UCLA L.A. Summer Camp FairOn Sunday, March 11 at UCLA there will be a summer camp expo taking place where over 60 camp representatives will be taking to families about their available summer camp options for kids.
It's important to note this isn't a formal job fair, but at the same time, if you're looking for a summer job, it's an opportunity you won't want to miss because you can introduce yourself to the various camp directors and to learn about possible job opportunities. Now, just a quick-heads up. Camp folks are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, But while visiting the various camp booths, please be considerate and cognizant of the fact the camp's main priority for attending the camp fair is to recruit new campers. As long as they have little extra time and aren't talking with parents, they should certainly be happy to speak with you about available job opportunities this summer. The Camp Fair takes place Sunday, March 11 at the Sunset Canyon Recreation Center on the campus of UCLA. The address is 111 Easton Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Admission is free, but you might want to grab a free ticket ahead of time just in case. See you at the Camp Fair! Camp Quest West is a sleep-away summer camp for curious minds: fun, exploration, science, critical thinking and Humanist values. Learn and grow in a tolerant environment of support, inclusion, and diversity where participants openly discuss what it means to be a skeptic, a scientist, a philosopher, a feminist, a leader, a freethinker, and a Humanist. You can meet representatives from Camp Quest West and many other overnight summer camps at the upcoming L.A. Camp Fair events on March 11 at UCLA, April 14 in Thousand Oaks and April 22 in Calabasas. Attending L.A. Camp Fair the free and smart, fast and easy way to find your child's perfect summer program for 2018 because it removes the overwhelming and time-consuming process of spending time visiting hundred's of camp websites, making phone call after call, and sending and receiving countless emails to and from camp directors and then sorting through everything just to find some that interest you. Instead, at the Camp Fair, you can meet and interact with camp representatives from many of the best summer camps in Los Angeles in person. You can get a much better impression and personal feel for the programs and people you're entrusting your child to this summer when you meet them face to face versus emailing them back and forth! The L.A. Camp Fair is like a "one-stop-shop" for finding the best camp because instead of spending time tracking down all the camps individually for information, all the camps come to you! Best of all, the Camp Fair is FREE so grab you free tickets today and we'll see you at our UCLA, Thousand Oaks, or Calabasas (or even better, all THREE) Camp Fair events soon!
The drawings and raffles will take place at all three of our Camp Fair events, so get your free tickets to whichever event works best for you.
When you arrive at the event, just show your tickets to our staff and get your five free raffle tickets on the spot. You never know, you might win a free camp session or just for coming to the Camp Fair!
Calabasas Camp Fair: Sunday, April 22 at A.C. Stelle Middle SchoolIf you live in Calabasas or the surrounding communities of Agoura Hills, Malibu, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Tarzana, Reseda or anywhere else within a short driving distance of Calabasas, you won't want to miss the L.A. Calabasas Summer Camp Fair. This FREE event will feature over 60 kids camps and summer programs at A.C. Stelle Middle School on Sunday, April 22 from noon to 3pm. [FREE Calabasas Camp Fair Tickets] Attending the Calabasas Camp Fair will be an amazing opportunity to find the perfect summer program for your child in 2018. All the camps will be showcasing their programs and activities and you will have the chance to meet their staffs, pick-up brochures, and gather other valuable information from each one to help you make the best camp choice for your family. With so many camps assembling in one place for your educational benefit, attending the camp fair is like enjoying a "one-stop-shop" for finding the ideal camp for you! Here's just a sample list of all everything you'll enjoy at the L.A. Camp Fair in Calabasas:
More than Only Calabasas-based Camps!Though the Camp Fair takes place in Calabasas, please don't think only Calabasas-based camps are attending the event. Far from it! Here's a current list of all the participating camps so far. As you will see by visiting the various programs' websites, some camps are located directly in Calabasas, others nearby, and others elsewhere, but ALL of them serve Calabasas kids!
More Information, Free TicketsWe wish you all the best in your summer camp search this year. But we also hope we've convinced you what a valuable opportunity attending the L.A. Calabasas Camp Fair would be to help you in your search!
Please feel free to leave us a comment if we can be of further help or you have any questions. And don't forget to grab your FREE tickets to the Camp Fair today...just one ticket admits your whole family and automatically enters you into a drawing to win a free camp session from participating camps. See you Sunday, April 22 for the Calabasas Camp Fair at A.C. Stelle! Beautiful Day Camp and Resident Camp in the San Bernadino Mountains
Their beautiful and private 14-acre site is in the middle of the National Forest, therefore, it offers much more than just what is contained within its boundaries.
Camp Nawakwa is ideal for large groups. There are many buildings that can serve as sleeping cabins; the main lodge/dining hall can be used as a roomy in-door meeting area; and there are many quiet outdoor spots to work in or to just enjoy. The camp has the capacity to house 210 participants year round. Outside of the summer months groups are welcome to rent out the entire facility and perform their own catering or save all the hassles and worries, by leaving the cooking to the camp staff. If you are looking for a summer day camp, overnight camp or both, consider Camp Nawakwa! Representatives from their program will be available to meet you and answer all your questions at the L.A. Camp Fair at UCLA on Sunday, March 11. Come by and say hello! Each day hundreds of parents visit our website looking for the perfect Los Angeles summer camp for their kids. We appreciate being considered a valuable resource for families in that regard. From time to time we get phone calls, asking for tips on picking the right summer program or requesting referrals to some. We always enjoy speaking with parents about the value and benefits of the camp experience and helping them find the right program for their kids. How We Helped Three Conejo Valley Families Find a Summer CampJust yesterday three different parents from Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village and Oak Park emailed us inquiring about local summer camp opportunities. These families had kids ranging in age from three to fifteen, and their all questions were pretty much the same: Where could they find some really good summer camps in the Conejo Valley? That's an easy question to answer! Come to the L.A. Conejo Valley Camp Fair and meet staff from over 50 programs all in one place. What's the Conejo Valley Camp Fair?In a nutshell, the Conejo Valley Camp Fair is the biggest and best summer camp expo for kids and families in the Conejo Valley area. Presented by L.A. Camp Fair 2018, the Conejo Valley Camp Fair takes place Saturday, April 14 at Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks. The Conejo Valley Camp Fair is a totally free summer camp expo where over 50 camps and programs will all come together "under one roof" to showcase their programs and activities for summer 2018. There will be day camps, overnight camps, sports camps, acting camps, music camps, gymnastics camps, Jewish camps, science camps -- you name it! All kinds of camps and programs will be there, and many will be doing live demonstrations and sample activities at their booths so your child can experience the exact same activities they'll be doing at camp this summer. You'll also be to get brochures and other promotional materials from all the camps, participate in raffles and drawings to win free camp sessions from many of the programs, enjoy great food and have an all- around fun day at this free event. Attending the Conejo Valley Camp is by far the easiest, most convenient, and efficient way to find the perfect summer program for your child because it provides the opportunity for you to meet so many camp directors from various programs at the same time. Isn't that a whole lot better than contacting each camp individually for information? Of course it is! : ) Which Camps are Attending the Conejo Valley Camp Fair?It's important to note that while the Conejo Valley Camp Fair will feature many local camps and programs, you'll also meet many camp counselors, directors and staff members from out-of town-camps, too.
Here is a current list of all the camps attending the Conejo Valley Camp Fair. This is only a partial list and growing by the day! There will be more camps than this exhibiting at the Camp Fair in Conejo Valley.
Are Children Welcome at the Camp Fair?Absolutely! This will be a fun, informative, festive event designed for your whole family. Your kids will love meeting all the enthusiastic camp counselors from the participating camps, and we will have many fun activities and great food for them to enjoy too. It will be a family-friendly day all around! Conejo Valley Camp Fair Location: Creek North Park, Thousand OaksThe Conejo Valley Camp Fair takes place at the Lakeside Pavillion in Conejo Creek North Park. Admission is entirely free. When you enter the park, follow the access road all the way around until you see the Lakeside Pavilion. There will be people, cars, canopies and fun activities taking place everywhere, just like you'd imagine at a carnival or festival. When you arrive at the Camp Fair, please check in with our friendly Camp Fair staff at the welcome booth to pick up a free directory of all the participating camps and then start making your way around to visit all the booths. You shouldn't have any trouble finding the park, but just in case, we're including a map below for your reference. Tickets and ParkingAdmission to the Conejo Valley Camp Fair is totally free and so is parking with over 200 free parking spaces nearby. But even though admission to the Camp Fair is free, we suggest grabbing free tickets ahead of time because your free ticket automatically enters you into our raffles and drawings to win free merchandise (and even free camp!) from participating camps. When you arrive at the Camp Fair, just show you tickets to any Camp Fair representative on site and they will check you in and hand you your raffle tickets for the drawing.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the Conejo Valley Camp Fair! It's going be a great time! L.A's filled with an amazing variety of summer camp opportunities for kids. The types and programs and activities are endless. While many kids are perfectly happy attending a traditional camp experience where they get to enjoy a diverse set of camp activities such as horseback riding and archery, other kids may have more focused interests. We've highlighted three popular beach-themed summer day camp options in the L.A. area for kids. Click through to their websites for more information, or meet them in person at the upcoming L.A. Summer Camp Fair and Expo in March and April. Aloha Beach CampEstablished in 1999, Aloha Beach Camp Summer Day Camp is a veritable aquatic playground for kids and teens. This camp bills itself as L.A's most comprehensive aquatic summer camp, and we can see why. The camp takes place at a wide variety of Malibu beaches like Zuma and Paradise Cove, plus day trips to Castaic Lake. Hurricane Harbor and other fun aquatic venues on a rotating basis where campers enjoy surfing lessons, boogie boarding instruction, jet skiing activities and more. Free transportation on buses and vans is provided. The camp also offers a 100% money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. www.alohabeachcamp.com Sandy Days Kids Camp
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L.A. Camp Fair 2018 is a summer camp expo in Los Angeles featuring over 100 summer day camps, sleepaway camps, specialty camps and many other kinds of fun and exciting programs where families can connect live in person with camp counselors, staff and other representatives from the exhibiting camps and learn about their programs. Attending a Camp Fair is one of the most (if not THE most) convenient and informative ways to find out about all the available summer camp opportunities for your child because Camp Fairs provide an environment where so many different camps all come together under one roof to share and discuss their programs and activities with you and to see if their program would be a good fit for your son or daughter this summer. In fact, many of the participating summer camps will be doing sample live activities and demonstrations at their booths so your child can get a "sneak peak" at the actual activities they'd enjoy at camp this summer. Where Does the L.A. Camp Fair Take Place?The Camp Fair takes place at three different locations in greater L.A. on three separate dates this year in March and April. No matter where you live in L.A., you'll find a convenient Camp Fair event near you.
Camp Fair Tickets are Entirely FreeSeveral parents have reached out to us inquiring about whether L.A. Camp Fair tickets cost money. The answer is no! Tickets to all three camp fair events are entirely free, and just one ticket will admit your whole family to any of the three Camp Fairs. What happens if you show up to the Camp Fair without tickets? No worries, you won't be turned away! To the contrary, you'll be welcomed with open arms to any or all three L..A. Camp Fair events whether or not you show up at the door with tickets. But we suggest getting tickets beforehand for two reasons. First, reserving your tickets ahead of time helps us know how many families to expect at each event. We want to make sure we have the right amount of games, food, activities and everything else, so your advance ticket helps us plan better for the right number of people. Second, your free Camp Fair ticket automatically enters you into drawings and raffles to win gifts, prizes, and even free camp sessions from participating camp exhibitors Free Tickets to One, Two or All Three Camp Fair EventsHere's where to get your free tickets to the L.A. Camp Fair. You can reserve your tickets today and they'll will be emailed to you immediately, and you can print them out or even download them and/or save them to your phone so you don't have ever have to print them in the first place. Upon your arrival at the Camp Fair, just show your ticket to one of our helpful L.A. Camp Fair concierges and we'll give you a bunch or free raffle tickets on the spot.
Meet Camp Staff From Young Set Club and Other Traditional Summer Programs at L.A. Camp Fair 20181/18/2018 Many families view specialty camps as all the rage, but L.A. has its fair share of traditional summer camp camps, too. In fact these types of programs have been a staple for Los Angeles children to enjoy every summer for years. One such program is Young Set Club.
For over 30 years, Young Set Club has provided a hands-on experience where campers choose from a variety of activities, have opportunity to progressively build skills, and gain a sense of belonging. Their camp leaders -- their counselors and staff -- build a culture that encourages everyone to help each other become more creative and thrive in a fun and supportive camp environment. Young set club is a traditional summer day camp located in Thousand Oaks. To learn more about the Young Set Club's program and meet their staff in person, come to the L.A. Camp Fair on Saturday, April 14 at Conejo Creek North Park. Not only will you meet representatives from Young Set Club, there will be many other excellent camps and programs who operate summer camps in Los Angeles just like theirs for you to discover. The L.A. Camp Fair is free and fun for everyone and will be an exciting event for the whole family, so be sure to join the fun on April 14. Looking for a specialty summer camp program for your kids this summer? Find the perfect program at L.A. Camp Fair 2018 happening at three convenient events and locations this March and April in and around Los Angeles including UCLA, Conejo Creek North Park, and AC Stelle Middle School Calabasas event locations. There's a Camp for That!You know that saying, "there's an app for that?" It basically refers to the notion that whatever your interest in a certain subject or activity -- or you need help accomplishing a certain task, you're trying to find something, and so on -- you can simply download an app onto your phone, computer or tablet to help you achieve it. There's an app for everything, and guess what? The same can be said about camps: "There's a camp for that" fits the bill exactly! What do we mean by, "there's a camp for that?" Simply this: Whatever your child enjoys doing the most -- whatever they want to learn about or experience more than anything -- is available to them in the form of a specialty summer camp program. Here's what we mean.
So Many Specialty Camps to Choose FromThe music camp example above is just one example of a type of summer camp that focuses on specific activities. If your child love sports or baseball they might have a blast attending a sports specialty camp. Taking it a step further, maybe your son or daughter is a huge L.A. Dodgers fan. Did you know the Dodgers have a great summer baseball camp for kids?! Just remember, whatever your child loves the most -- whatever they want to experience or try or can't get enough of -- there's a camp for that! Find the Perfect Specialty Program at L.A. Camp Fair 2018L.A. area families looking for a specialty summer camp program for their kids this summer can find the ideal program at L.A. Camp Fair 2018. L.A. Camp Fair is a free, three-day summer camp expo event taking place on three convenient dates and locations in and around Los Angeles on March 14, April 14 and April 22. Over 60 camps and programs will be on display. You'll have the opportunity to meet all the camp representatives and learn about their programs. It's a lot easier finding the perfect camp when they're all together in one place compared to contacting all of the individually for information.
You might choose to attend just one, two or all three camp fairs, whatever's most convenient for you. But in order to learn about all the camp opportunities without missing anything, coming to all three camp fairs might be your best choice since some of the camps are only exhibiting at one or two events. Grab your free tickets to one, two, or all three camp fairs here. We'll help you find an affordable camp. Is "FREE" affordable enough?
But wait one minute... did we just suggest you can find a summer camp experience this summer that's entirely free? You bet we did! And if you have any hope of scoring a free camp experience this year, your starting point needs to be the L.A. Camp Fair events on: Your Free Camp Fair Admission Tickets Get You Five Free Raffle Tickets to Win Free CampOver 60 summer camps and programs will be on display at the L.A. Camp Fairs. You'll be able to meet each one of them in person, ask questions, and learn about their programs to help you find the best summer camp for your child this year.
Many of the participating camps at the Camp Fairs have donated free camp sessions that you might win through our exciting raffles and drawings taking place at the Camp Fairs. All you need to do is grab your free tickets to the Camp Fair here, then show your tickets to our helpful Camp Fair Concierges when you arrive at the Camp Fairs. The Concierges will then give you five free raffle tickets to enter the drawing to hopefully win free camp! That's about as affordable as summer camp gets, right?! Grab your free camp fair tickets here! |
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