Summer vacation is here for Long Beach kids and their families, and instead of languishing in the heat and possible boredom of long summer days, parents can sign their kids up for the following camps.
These day camps will introduce kids to, or help them hone, a variety of skills and pastimes. Parents will receive some well-earned relaxation while their children get the chance to unwind and have fun — everybody wins.
Theatre Arts Camp: July 1-25, Mondays through Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This four-week theater art camp is open to children between the ages of 7 and 17 years old. Participants will learn a variety of theater fundamentals such as acting, character analysis, emotional exercise, storytelling, creative writing, movement, stage combat, singing and more. This camp is organized by the Act Out Theatre Company, and will be held at the Salvation Army (3090 Long Beach Blvd.). Participation costs $600. For more information, visit www.actoutlb.com/workshops.
Kids Spring Break Tennis Camp: June – August 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This tennis camp is open to kids of all skill levels between the ages of 5 and 18 years old. Students will become better tennis players and learn how to be good sportsmen. This camp is organized by Valter Paiva Tennis Academy (1040 Park Ave.). Participation costs $60 for a half day, $120 for a full day, $245 for a week of half-day classes, or $425 for a week of full-day classes. For more information visit valtertennis.com/product/summer-tennis-camp/.
Aviation Summer Camp: Aug 19-22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This three-day camp will introduce kids ages 9 through 15 to the physics of flight, aviation technology and the aviation industry. These concepts will be taught through fun and engaging activities such as field trips, flight simulator time and guest speakers. Students will also have the opportunity to fly an R/C plane. The camp is run by the owner of Tom’s Pilot Shop. Register on the business’s website for $475.
Martial Arts Camp: July 15-19, times TBA. Local business 360 Krav Maga (3050 Woodruff Ave.) will be holding this camp to expose kids between 5 and 12 years old to Krav Maga and other forms of martial arts from different cultures. Students will learn combat skills while expanding their view of the world. Participation costs $375, and parents can register their children through the business’s website.
Music Camp: July 8 – Aug. 12, 10 a.m. to noon. Local business Cal Height Music (1240 E Wardlow Road) will be holding a series of one-week music camps for kids, ranging in ages from 4 to 13 years old. The camps will all focus on different aspects of music, such as string and percussion instruments, making beats and singing. Each weekly camp costs $245. Sign up through the business’s website.
