Pasadena Summer Camps

Voted 2010’s BEST Summer Camp in LA Parent Magazine.

Spend your summer in PAW’s MUSICAL THEATER Camp, GUITAR Camp, PHOTOGRAPHY Camp, LITTLE STARS Camp or SPORTS Camp! Each PAW camp is lead by nurturing, skilled instructors who bring out the best in our campers and make each summer a lasting memory. Every camp ends with a special activity.

In PAW’s MUSICAL THEATER CAMP, (ages 5 – 14) shine on stage performing beloved children’s shows. First timers to advanced performers will discover the joys of acting, improv, voice & speech, dance, stage presence and much more!
Session 1: June 26 – July 8 “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA”
Session 2: July 11 – July 22 “CINDERELLA”
Session 3: July 25 – Aug 5 “TINKERBELL & THE LOST BOYS”
Session 4: Aug 8 – Aug 19 “RAPUNZEL”
Teen Week: Aug 22 – Aug 26 “GLEE CLUB – A MUSICAL”

Join PAW’s LIVE & UNPLUGGED GUITAR CAMP, (ages 7 – 14) play the acoustic guitar and be a real guitar hero. Learn chords, tabs, picking, strumming and music theory while playing rock, pop & classical guitar. Working in concert with PAW’s Theater Camp, you will showcase your original songs as well as provide underscoring for a live performance.

Fun is the name of the game at PAW’s LITTLE STARS Camp, a half day program specially designed for children ages 3-5. Featured activities include Dramatic Play, Music, Dance, Singing, Fairytale Theater and much More! As our campers enjoy a summer of new discoveries and friendships, they will also be achieving significant milestones in their education and development.

In SNAP PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP, kids will master their social media world through digital photography. Kids learn fundamentals such as composition, camera settings, headshots, portraits and live action shots. Students will select photos from their collected works which will be included in a portfolio to enjoy for years to come.

At PAW’s SPORTS CAMP, (ages 8 – 14) why stick to one sport when you can play them all? You will discover the joy of sports by focusing on a new sport each day. Our Sports-of-the-day approach allows kids to learn the rules, techniques and drills for that day’s sport in the mornings and apply what they’ve learned in an afternoon scrimmage. Sports include: Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football, Track & Field and The iFit Olympics.

Doors open at 7:30am, program hours are 8:30am to 3:00pm with extended play until 5:00pm (where available). Please check our website, www.performingartsworkshops.com, for camp locations and availability.

“Professionalism, experience and enthusiasm are some of the defining traits of our teachers. Many are certified enrichment teachers and have/or are working towards their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in their respective disciplines.” Cheryl Appleman, PAW President.

7 Locations to choose from: West Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Studio City, Chatsworth and Pasadena.

For more information, reach PAW at (310) 827-8827 or visit www.performingartsworkshops.com

Snorkel through sunlit kelp beds. Sail on ocean breezes. Paddle along the rocky coastline with sea lions, pelicans and eagles. Hike into the island wilderness only 26 miles from one of the largest cities in America. All this can happen at Catalina Island Camps! There is no end to the fun, friends and activities. Join us this summer for your next adventure!

“It was awesome! The camaraderie, the night dives, the food, the dance, wake boarding, even composting! He keeps saying I want to go back now.”

Campers live in cabins of up to 10 campers with 2 or 3 counselors. The cabin is where new and old friends come together to create memories. Bathrooms and hot showers are adjacent to Boys Camp and Girls Camp. We eat meals together in the outdoor dining area. Campers tell us that the food is great!

“My daughter had a great time. She hopes to go back next year and has talked about wanting to be a counselor.”

Our counselors are carefully selected, trained and supervised to be exceptional role models for your camper. The camp staff brings energy, fun and friendship to every camper, every day.

“The counselors are skilled at finding kids comfort zones, then encouraging them beyond self-imposed limits to build confidence and teach life skills. I saw this first hand on parents' day. Patience by the counselors was AMAZING.”

Experienced leaders supervise counselors. The Leadership Team has years of experience and receives additional training to coach staff and lead program. Camp Directors, Tom and Maria Horner have directed camps for over 20 years.

“I am just so grateful that I can send my kids and know that they are in such good hands.”

Safety is the top priority at camp. We are accredited by the American Camp Association. Counselors are first aid and CPR trained. Waterfront instructors are American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguards. Every camp session is supported by a professional medical staff of camp nurses and a doctor to treat injuries and illnesses and dispense medication. Our nurses are available at the boat terminal to meet parents.

“It was the first time he attended the camp and he had wonderful time. He got more independent, responsible and self-confident.”

Want to know more about Catalina Island Camps? Call Maria or Tom to see how your child might benefit from the Catalina Island Camps experience.

Call 800-696-2267

Alliance Française de Pasadena will open its doors this summer 2011 to offer French Summer Day Camps to kids and teens! A world leader in teaching French to adults, Alliance Française applies its expertise to children’s classes.
We offer weekly French summer camps between June 18 and July 27, 2012 for 3 different age groups (4-6 years, 7-10 years, 11-13 years) for your kids to be "un petit aventurier”, “un artiste” or “un grand artiste”
Vive l’été! Hooray for the summer!

Great interactive children’s summer camp centered around learning and worship. This years theme is Shake it up Café, which is an exciting kitchen environment that invites children into a deeper relationship with God through Bible stories and lessons.The program is organized around learning & activity centers, music, crafts, science and recreation - and of course snack time!

It is our goal to fill in the crucial gaps that might be missed at home and at school with regard to essential life skills every girl/young woman needs for healthy maturation, development, formation of healthy relationships and the opportunity to reach her own unique and highest potential. Through art, movement, discussion, writing, guest speakers and a variety of other dynamic activities, participants will be guided to develop tools to successfully navigate issues every girl faces today. These include: Tools for self-reflection and discovery - An appreciation of her own multi-faceted giftedness and beauty (self-esteem) - Body knowledge and respect - Media literacy - Critical thinking skills - Awareness and trust in her intuitive wisdom - Critical analytical tools in relation to media and societal messages - Effective communication skills - Responsibility for her own decisions - Awareness of her capacity to create her own path - Leadership skills - Development of networks and webs of support

About our School…
The Lycée International de Los Angeles (LILA) - also known as The French American Schools of Southern California - offers programs beginning with pre-kindergarten and leading to preparation for an American high school diploma, a French Baccalauréat or an International Baccalaureate diploma.
We believe in a humanistic approach to education, based on knowledge, skill, and reason across many fields. We attempt to provide our students with a joy for learning that will carry through their entire lives. Our curriculum is based on a combination of the rigor of the French educational system and the American value placed on individualism.
Live an international summer in Los Feliz!
The summer school program runs for 6 weeks: from Monday, June 22nd to Friday, July 31st 2009 serving ages 2 1/2 - 11 years old. The morning focuses on language acquisition through verbal, written and reading exercises. The afternoon is all about fun (still with an immersion in the language!). The camp facility is licensed by the State of California as a daycare center. Previous exposure to the French language is not required; we offer a fun and valuable experience to all children!
The objective of this program is to introduce children to the French language and culture at an early age when they still have a linguistic openness to easily learn a second language. Their adaptability, their lack of inhibition and above all their ability to reproduce any sound accurately will help them learn a second language with great ease. The course is designed to be challenging and fun at the same time. This program encourages the children to work together and progress at their own pace using a structured curriculum with workbooks and other fun activities.
The curriculum promotes the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. In order to achieve fluency, various activities are undertaken in spelling, dictation and pronunciation as well as short writing tasks. The classes are designed for both beginning and intermediate speaking abilities.

SEE is a summer program designed to engage and entertain children ages 5- 17 who are on the autism spectrum or who have other special needs.

Through varied group activities including animal caring, outdoor games, and creative play, SEE promises to be a fun and fulfilling experience. We are also proud to offer individualized goal setting and progress reports, as well as on-site individualized Speech and Language Therapy, Physical Therapy, and/or Occupational Therapy sessions.

A counseling staff made up of trained behavior therapy specialists
An emphasis on social engagement and nurturing friendships
1:3 adult to child ratio
Individualized goal setting and progress reports
Physical and sports-related outdoor games, ranging from Capture the Flag to kickball to water sports
Creative classes, including arts and crafts, visual literacy and storytelling, drama games, etc.
Brain games such as puzzles and scavenger hunts
Overall positive approach to health, nutrition, exercise, and staying fit/active

We maintain a safe, fun, and nurturing environment while encouraging open play and informal learning. Our program instills confidence in your child’s natural abilities, challenges him/her to grow, and enables him/her to discover new talents. A summary of the program’s curriculum is available upon request.

Session Times

The summer program runs for seven weeks and will be broken down into one-week sessions. Sessions will run from June 25th to August 10th. Sessions start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m..

For beginners to advanced musicians ages 8-15. If you never played an instrument, this is a fun and interactive way to get a jump-start. If you’re an experienced player, it’s your chance to study with the best musicians in town and perform in a band. Campers choose from guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals or horns and learn from our professional teachers in a friendly and creative curriculum-based environment.

Camp hours are Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. During the week campers will:

o Develop creativity
o Improve musicianship
o Gain confidence in performing
o Learn teamwork skills
o Build self-esteem
o Aspire to further develop their musical skills
o Participate in a Friday Night Concert for family and friends
o Every concert is recorded and each camper receives a CD or MP3 file at the end of the summer.

For a free brochure call us 1-800-295-5956 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (EST). Our office staff will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

DayJams has 21 locations nationwide! If you'd like to register please select the location nearest you.

Alexandria, VA
Baltimore, MD (Brooklandville)
Boston, MA (Newton)
Medford, MA
Des Plaines, IL
Winnetka, IL
Farmington Hills, MI
Houston, TX
Las Vegas, NV (Summerlin)
Westbury, NY (Long Island)
Los Angeles
Manhattan
Pasadena, CA
Philadelphia, PA (Chestnut Hill)
Rockville, MD
San Diego, CA (La Jolla)
San Fernando Valley, CA (Winnetka)
San Francisco, CA (Belmont)
Seattle, WA (Bellveue)
St. Paul, MN
Westchester, NY (Hartsdale)