The City of Santa Monica offers children of all ages a variety of recreational activities including Aikido, dance, gymnastics, art and in-line skating. Programs meet once a week beginning the week of July 14 – 19 and ending the first week of September. For information call Joslyn Park at 310-458-2239 or pick up a brochure at your local library.
SUMMER CAMPS presented by the City of Santa Monica Camp Santa Monica – for youth ages 8-12. 10 weeks: June 23 – August 28th; Monday – Friday, 7:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. This camp offers exciting, new enrichment courses, field trips and non-conventional program-ming. Camp Santa Monica will be based at designated elementary schools. Registration forms are available at the Reed Park Youth Office, 1133 7th St., Santa Monica. Call 310-458-8540 for more info. The fee is $170 weekly, scholarships are available.
ROSIE’S GIRLS – for girls ages 11-13. Two 3-week sessions: Session 1 – June 30 – July 18, Session 2 – July 28 – August 15. Monday –Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
An award winning program where participants build self-esteem, physical confidence, interpersonal cooperation and leadership abilities through learning and applying basic skills in carpentry and other trades. Sessions include self-defense, welding and firefight-ing. Field trips include ropes courses, rock climbing and swimming. Rosie’s Girls will be based at Miles Playhouse at Reed Park and the City Yards. Call 310- 458-8540 for more info. The fee is $325 per week for three weeks plus a $75 materials fee.
SPORTS CAMPS Santa Monica Sports Experience – a unique camp for girls and boys ages 10-14, who would like to concentrate their energy on sports activities and innovative theme weeks. Four two-week sessions beginning June 23, Monday – Friday, 12:30 – 5:00 p.m. Fee is $210 per session. Call 310-458-8540 for more info or register at the Youth office at Reed Park, 1133 7th St.
SOCCEROPOLIS SUMMER SOCCER CAMP – for boys and girls ages 4-10 at Clover Park. A 9 week session beginning June 23, 9:00 a.m. – noon. Fees are $150 per week for residents, $155 per week for non-residents. Call 310-458-2239 for more info.
SKYHAWKS SPORTS ACADEMY – A one-week day camp for boys and girls ages 4-14 tailored specifically for baseball or basketball. Call 310-458-2239 for more info. Week 1 – Basketball, July 21-25, 9:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Marine Park, ages 7-14. Fees are $123 per week for residents, $128 for non-residents Week 2 – Baseball, August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. – noon, Steward Park, ages 5-8. Fees are $105 per week for residents, $110 for non-residents MINI HAWKS – Sports Camp for boys and girls ages 4-7. Half-day program introducing children to soccer, baseball and basketball. Call 310-45-2239 for more info. Week 1 –July 21-25, 9:00a.m. – noon, Marine Park. Week 2 –August 11-15, 9:00a.m. – noon, Marine Park. Fees are $105 per week for residents, $110 for non-residents 5 STAR BEACH VOLLEYBALL CAMP – ages 10-18, all levels. July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 2030 Barnard Way. Call 310-458-2239 for more info. Fees are $225 per week for residents, $230 for non-residents BEACH KIDS BODYBOARDING CAMP – for boys and girls ages 5 – 7 who want to learn to ride the waves in a fun and supervised environment. BZ Bodyboards and wetsuits provided. Call 310- 458-2239 for more info. Eleven one-week sessions beginning June 16. Half-day or full-day sessions available. Fees: Half-day resident - $135 per week, non-resident - $140 Full-day resident - $235 per week, non-resident - $240 SURF ACADEMY – for boys and girls ages 7 – 17. Soft surfboards and Body Glove wetsuits are provided. June 16 – August 29, half-day and full-day sessions available. Call 310-458-2239 for more info, including details on the Wahine Surf Camp for girls only and the Kanaka Surf Camp just for boys. Fees: Half-day resident - $135 per week, non-resident - $140 Full-day resident - $235 per week, non-resident - $240 PAL The Police Activities League - provides educational, cultural and recreational programs for youth ages 6-17. Summer programs include Arts and Crafts, Bicycle Club, Computer Lab, Dance, Family Nights, Fitness Classes, Hiking, Karate, Needlework and Outdoor Adventures. Teen Activities include 3-on-3 Basketball, Cooking, Friday Night Out, Midnight Broomball, SAT Prep, Sports and Trips. Class size is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. All PAL activities are free. Sign-ups are accepted at the PAL office, 1401 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica. Call 310- 392-7673 for info.
PUBLIC LIBRARY The Santa Monica Public Library has Summer Reading programs for all ages. Sign ups start June 16. Swing by your local branch for detailed info. They also offer Activity Programs and storytelling throughout the summer.
YMCA Registration is underway for the YMCA Summer Programs including Parent & Child Classes, Youth Programs and Swim Lessons. The program dates are June 28th – September 3rd. Call 310- 393-2721 for more info or pick up a brochure at the YMCA at 1332 Sixth St
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 8, 2003. Read the original PDF.