Another exciting summer is coming your way and we look forward to having you join us for the action. We are offering 17 different specialty camps, 10 field trips, and our awesome day camp. As an added convenience, we provide transport service from any of our specialty camps to the Recreation Department’s half -day camp. We want to make your experience this summer both fun and rewarding! As most of our specialty camps are either offered in the morning or afternoon, parents can combine the half-day camp with a specialty camp, which would provide activity for the entire day. Excursions are every Wednesday to a variety of destinations with an additional cost for each excursion.
Wednesday Excursions
Please register early as space is limited on field trips. Additional Day Camp Fees Apply
Buena Lanes Bowling & Park June 20, 1pm - 6pm $20 / #5050.301
Magic Mountain June 27, 8am - 6pm $35 / #5050.302
Santa Barbara Park July 3, 11am - 5pm $20 / #5050.303
Sky High July 11, 1pm - 6pm $20 / #5050.304
Skating Plus July 18 , 1pm - 6pm $20 / #5050.305
Golf N' Stuff July 25, 1pm - 6pm $25 / #5050.306
Ice Skating August 1, 1pm - 6pm $20 / #5050.307
Hurricane Harbor Aug. 8, 8am - 6pm $30 / #5050.308
Bright Child August 15 , 1pm - 6pm $20 / #5050.309
Carpinteria Beach August 22, 12pm - 6pm $15/ #5050.310
Simply Me
Welcome to Simply Me! Simply Me provides opportunities for personal growth, self discovery, friendship and most of all FUN. We offer many activities such as; crocheting, scrap booking, cooking, sewing, bargain shopping, games, hiking, slumber party and much more. These are essential ingredients to a great camp.
Discovery & Survivor Day Camps
During the morning hours, all campers will rotate through a variety of activities; ranging from sports, cooperative games, arts and crafts and other special events. In the afternoon, the camps will return to their age appropriate groups with occasional all camp activities offered. Each week will have its own special theme with activities geared toward the theme.
Lake Casitas Overnight Camping Adventure
The Lake Casitas camping experience is designed for adventurous boys and girls ages
9 - 13. We will enjoy 3 nights and 4 days at beautiful Lake Casitas. The camp promotes group cooperation, physical and social skill development, personal growth and of course, FUN! The camp will offer a variety of activities ranging from hiking to playing at the water park to exploring the wonders of Lake Casitas by boat. In addition to the many lake adventures, we will be taking a day journey to explore and play at the Ventura Harbor Cove Beach and the Museum at the Ventura Harbor Village. Come join us for 4 awesome days filled with fun, friends and great outdoor activities. Space is limited to 12 campers, please enroll early.
Cartooning Camp
Join our local artist, Marty Mellein for an awesome cartooning camp. A wonderful introduction in how to draw cartoons and other forms of illustration. Students will have the tools they need to create the art they love and have fun stretching their skills and gaining confidence. Continuing students can join in with the class projects or work at their own pace on individual projects. The room is set up with a variety of high quality artist tools and reference materials for students to use and experiment with. This is a nice opportunity for young artists to work in an area of interest and push their artistic capabilities.
Pre-Engineering with LEGO®
Let your imagination run wild with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Build engineer designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. This is an ideal way to prepare young builders for the challenge of Engineering FUNdamentals.
Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO®
Power up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and over 100,000 pieces of LEGO®! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as arch bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, and the Battletrack! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level.
Jedi Engineering
Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Defeat the Empire by designing and refining X-Wings, R2-units, and settlements on far-flung edges of the galaxy. Imagination and engineering combine to create motorized and architectural projects such as energy catapults, shield generators and defense turrets. A new offering of original designs for young Jedi ages 5-6 from
Play-Well TEKnologies. The advanced engineering camps are made engaging by the combination of instructor skill and participant’s imagination, every camp is unique and repeat students will not be bored!
Green Engineering
Design and build machines powered by alternative energy sources. Race solar cars, build a wind-powered electrical generation facility, enter the human powered vehicle competition, and invent a machine powered by stored elastic strain energy. Instruction will be provided by staff, but familiarity with LEGO® Technic is desirable.
Bashem' Bots with LEGO®
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a massive motorized machine? Our Play
Well Engineering instructors guide students in this advanced Play Well engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard vehicles into mechanized machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots, and take on Play Well Instructors’ colossal creations. The advanced engineering camps are made engaging by the combination of instructor skill and participant’s imagination, every camp is unique and repeat students will not be bored!
Colourfully Yours Pottery Camp
Have you always wanted to make pots on a pottery wheel? Come and have a go at it! You will be eating breakfast out of your own handmade, decorated, glazed, and fired dishes. You will also have the opportunity to make coil pots and use a slab roller.
Kamp Kid Art
Get your imagination in gear with fun and interesting drawing, painting and craft projects for indoor/outdoor summer fun. Learn about the styles of famous artists and learn how to create your own original masterpieces. We’ll try unusual techniques, and develop new skills while we explore a wide variety of art materials.
The Art and Science of Harry Potter Magic
Enter the world of Harry Potter magic with crafts and experiments. Write poetry spells and act them out. Make science experiments that look like real magic -- colored fountains and "slime." Create your Tools: a Magic Wand, a Magic Journal for formulas and spells! Make a Beast Mask; Hear myths to get ideas for characters, powers, and a magical Quest.
Build a Pet Camp
Have fun making and sewing your very own stuffed pet that you will finish and keep at the end of the camp. You may choose from dogs, cats, rabbits, bears, birds and more. You will have a great time chatting with friends, making new friends, learning to hand sew and working together as you make your project.
Puppet Play Theater
Discover the magic world of theater while making your own puppets, plays, and stage set. Create characters from paper and felt; then paint and decorate them with fabulous trim, sequins, glitter, or fake fur. As the puppets play, we'll discover their characters; write a script, build a stage, and present a show.
