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Campers wait their turn for the trampoline during American Ninja Warrior camp at Firestorm Freerunning and Acrobatics in Westminster. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Campers wait their turn for the trampoline during American Ninja Warrior camp at Firestorm Freerunning and Acrobatics in Westminster. (Photo by Mindy Schauer, Orange County Register/SCNG)
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AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR SUMMER CAMP

● Ages: 4-16

● Dates: June 17-Aug. 16

● 7220 Hazard Ave., Westminster

● 657-400-9023

firestormultra.com

Participants will learn parkour — which involves running, jumping, climbing and swinging from object to object in a special gym with a padded landing pit.

BRIDGES EQUESTRIAN SUMMER CAMP

● Ages: 8-14

● Dates: June 10-Aug. 2

● 26282 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano

● 949-858-0970

bridgesequestrian.com

Campers will learn to groom and tack horses, take riding lessons and participate in other horse activities. Offering day and weeklong programs.

Two campers row a boat at Camp James Newport Dunes in 2016. (Photo by Robert Zaleski, Contributing Photographer)
Two campers row a boat at Camp James Newport Dunes in 2016. (Photo by Robert Zaleski, Contributing Photographer)

CAMP JAMES SUMMER DAY CAMP

● Ages: 4-13

● June 10-Aug. 16

● 101 N. Bayside, Newport Beach

● 949-729-1098

campjames.com

Experience archery, arts and crafts, dance, drama, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, boating and more.

CLUBSPORT CAMPS

● Ages: 5-12

● Dates: June 3-Aug. 23

● 50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo

● 949-643-6700

clubsports.com/kids-camps-summer/

Summer camps offered on a variety of topics from basketball and dance to cooking and reptiles. There is also a separate preschool camp for kids 3-5.

CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP

● Ages: 6-11

● Four camps run throughout the summer

● Various locations

● 714-546-4990

ocbsa.org/ocbsa-camps

Explore the outdoors, learn new skills and make new friends.

DANA WHARF KIDS FISHING SUMMER CAMP

● Ages: 9-14

● June 3-6, July 8-11, July 22-25

● 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point

● 949-496-5794

danawharf.com/kids-fishing-camp

Kids will fish for four days on a private boat with an experienced crew and an instructor.

ETNIES SKATE CAMPS

● Ages: 4-17

● June 3-Aug. 9

● 20028 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest

● 949-916-5870

www.etniesskatepark.com

Enjoy access to the largest free public skate park in California, a barbecue lunch and drinks, and a skateboard that kids can custom design and use during camp.

FIRST TEE ORANGE COUNTY

● Ages: 4-17

● June 10-Aug. 2

● Dad Miller Golf Course, 430 N. Gilbert Road, Anaheim

● 714-833-8221

firstteeorangecounty.org

Kids can learn to play golf while also developing life skills such as inner strength, confidence and resilience.

INSIDE THE OUTDOORS CAMP

● Ages: 6-12

● July 1-26

● Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach, Orange and Silverado

● 714-708-3885

ito.ocde.us

Campers will learn about wetlands, ecosystems, plant uses and the local plants and animals of our region from naturalists at the Orange County Department of Education.

MOMENTOUS SPORTS CENTER SUMMER CAMPS

● Ages: 6-14

● June 3-Aug. 16

● 14522 Myford Road, Irvine

● 714-389-7900

momentoussportscenter.com/daycamps

Summer Sports Day Camps run Mondays through Thursdays and feature basketball, futsal and dodgeball. Volleyball and basketball camps are also available at various skill levels. Advanced volleyball camps are for ages 12-18.

NIKE SPORTS CAMPS

● Ages: 5-18, depending on program

● Dates vary depending on camp selected

● Various camps with multiple dates

● 800-645-3226

ussportscamps.com

The program includes numerous camps devoted to basketball, beach volleyball, water polo, golf, tennis and more. Sports Camp directors will help campers become better players, have fun and strengthen their focus.

OC ALL-STARS CHEER & DANCE INC.

● Ages: 5-14

● Dates: TBA

● 19531 Pauling, Suite 200, Foothill Ranch

● 949-766-8326

ocallstars.com

Each day will be filled with classes in cheer, dance, tumbling, trampoline and more. At the end of the weeklong camp, students will perform for parents. Also offering Ninja Warrior Day Camp with obstacle courses, trampoline, tumble track, rock wall and more.

Paige Arnold, 9, center, balances inside a hoop during circus camp at The Ruby Karen Project in Costa Mesa. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Paige Arnold, 9, center, balances inside a hoop during circus camp at The Ruby Karen Project in Costa Mesa. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

THE RUBY KAREN PROJECT’S CIRCUS AERIAL SUMMER CAMP

● Ages: 5-15

● Dates: June 26-Aug. 18

● 3001 Red Hill St., Building 1, Suite 107, Costa Mesa;

● 714-846-6143

rubykarenproject.com

As Southern California’s first aerial circus school in Orange County, this camp offers lyra, trapeze, silks, corde lisse, and sling activities. Kids will learn how to do circus tricks and build stamina along the way.

Olive Schaffner, 7, of San Juan Capistrano gets some help roping a dummy steer from Jeff Moore, a Shea Center board member, during the Shea Cowboy Camp at the Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding in San Juan Capistrano. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Olive Schaffner, 7, of San Juan Capistrano gets some help roping a dummy steer from Jeff Moore, a Shea Center board member, during the Shea Cowboy Camp at the Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding in San Juan Capistrano. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG)

SUMMER HORSE CAMP AT THE SHEA CENTER

● Ages: 5-17

● Dates: July 1-Sept. 14

● 26284 Oso Road, San Juan Capistrano

● 949-240-8441

sheacenter.org

This five-day day camp for kids with or without special needs will introduce them to horsemanship in a safe, controlled setting with small groups and experienced trainers.

SUMMER YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

● Ages: 2nd-8th grade

● June 10-Aug. 16 (dates vary by location)

● Locations in Anaheim, Fullerton, Ladera Ranch, Newport Beach and Yorba Linda.

● 855-673-6496

opengympremier.com

Campers will learn fundamental basketball skills, receive performance training, play small-group scrimmage games and have free throw-shooting contests.

TIM O’DONOGHUE’S OC BASEBALL CAMP

● Ages: 4-13

● Three sessions run throughout the summer

● Foothill High School, 19251 Dodge Ave., North Tustin

● 714-832-5961

ocbaseballcamp.com

Three full-week camps (ages 7-13) and one 3-day mini-cap (ages 4-7) will offer instruction in fundamental skills and situational play for T-ball and baseball players.