Summer Day Camp 2013

General Information

June 17 - August 23Summer brochure
Mondays through Fridays
7:30am - 6:00pm

$10/day or $40/week if pre-paid
(requires annual BGC membership of $40)

Youth 12 years and older are free after 10:00am.

For more information or to register, please visit the Front Desk of the Club from 11:00am-7:00pm Monday through Friday.

Read the Summer Day Camp payment policy here.

Daily Program Information

Members participate in a wide variety of programs throughout the day and are put into age-appropriate groups (ages 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12 & older). Activities include:

  • Gym & Sports
  • Recreation Swim
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Music
  • Field Trips
  • Computers
  • Gamesroom tournaments
  • Special Interest Programs
    • Trees to Seas Explorers Camp
    • Landscape Drawing Class
    • Karate and Basketball Camps
    • Swim lessons and swim team
    • Photography Class
    • SMART Girls and Passport to Manhood "Guy Talk"

Special Interest Programs and Field Trips

Note: All Special Interest Program fees are in addition to summer daily fees. To register for a club/class, you must pre-pay for the days your child will be attending a Special Interest Club.

Summer 2013
Calendar of ProgramsSummer Calendar

Walking Bus from Jr./Little Guards

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz would like to offer a walking bus program from the City of Santa Cruz's Jr. and Little Guards program this summer. We will pick up Club members from Jr. and Little Guards at 12:00pm and walk back with them to the Boys & Girls Club. The cost is $5.00 per week (walking bus fees are in addition to membership and summer program fees).

In order to organize the walking bus, the Boys & Girls Club must have at least 10 members signed up.

If you are interested in having your children take the walking bus, please contact our Program Director, Katee Freeman:
(831) 423-3138 ext. 30
katee@boysandgirlsclub.info

 Walking Bus
Arts & Music

Landscape Drawing Class
 Learn how to draw beautiful outdoor scenery using mixed media!
Session 1: Mondays, June 24 - July 15
Session 2: Mondays, July 22 - Aug. 12
10:00am-12:00pm
Ages 8 & up
 $10
Clay Tech                                
 Make your own claymation movie in our computer lab in this hands-on introduction to clay animation. Create storyboards, build characters, film and edit movies.
Session 1: Wednesdays & Fridays, June 26 - July 19
Session 2: Wednesdays & Fridays, July 24 - Aug. 16
10:00-11:00am
Ages 8 & up
$10
Athletics
Basketball Camp
Learn individual skill development, work as a team, and have fun while playing basketball.
Monday-Friday, Aug. 12 - Aug. 16
9:00am-12:00pm
Ages 8-13
$25
Aquatics
Stingrays Swim Team
 Be part of a non-competitive, skills-based team and improve your swim skills. Must be a level 4 swimmer
Session 1: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 1 - July 24
Session 2: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 29 - Aug. 21
10:00-11:30am
$30

Swim Lessons
Session 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 2 - July 18
Session 2: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 30 - Aug. 15
Level 2: 9:00-9:30am
Level 3: 9:40-10:10am
Level 4: 10:20-10:50am
$30
Health & Life Skills

Smart Girls (Division 1)
Join us for a unique girls-only experience focusing on skills mastery and resistance training.
Session 1: Mondays & Wednesdays, June 24 - July 17
Session 2: Mondays & Wednesdays, July 22 - Aug. 14
2:00-3:00pm
Ages 8-12
FREE
Karate: Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Camp
Thursday, June 27
10:00am-4:00pm
$20 first child; $15 each additional sibling (includes $10 daily fee)
Karate: Muay Thai Camp                                           
Thursday, Aug. 22
10:00am-4:00pm
$20 first child; $15 each additional sibling (includes $10 daily fee)
Karate: Parents' Night Out                                   
Friday, Aug. 2
5:30-8:30pm
$5 plus $10 daily fee
Teen Programs (12 & up)
ImageMakers Photography Class
Members will learn the art of photography and take photos both inside and outside the Club.
Session 1: Mondays & Fridays, July 1 - July 26
Session 2: Mondays & Fridays, July 29 - Aug. 23
2:00-4:00pm
$10

SMART Girls (Division 2)
Session 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 2 - July 25
Session 2: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 30 - Aug. 22
1:00-2:30pm
$10

Passport to Manhood "Guy Talk"    
This program is designed to develop positive behavior, character traits, and values in adolescent boys.
Session 1: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 2 - July 25
Session 2: Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 30 - Aug. 22
1:00-2:30pm
$10
Field Trips & Outdoor Programs
Beach Days
Every Tuesday
June 25 - Aug. 20
Park Days
Every Thursday
June 27 - Aug. 22

Trees to Seas Explorers Camp   
Explore the forests and seas of Monterey and Santa Cruz counties! Experience a week-long outdoor adventure camp put on by the Boys & Girls Club in partnership with the Coastal Watershed Council.                                   
Session 1: Monday through Friday, July 15 - July 19
Session 2: Monday through Friday, Aug. 5 - Aug. 9
8:30am-4:30pm
Ages 9-12
$30 (plus daily fees)
Visit our page on Trees to Seas with more information and pictures!
Mini Golf at the Boardwalk                            
Wednesday, June 26
$5
Rock Climbing at Pacifc Edge                                     
Wednesday, July 10
Ages 7 & up
$25
Bowling at the Boardwalk      
Wednesday, July 24
$7
Movie at Regal Cinema 9
Wednesday, Aug. 7
Cost TBD
Boardwalk
Friday, Aug. 23
$30 includes unlimited rides wristband and lunch
($5 if member already has pass)                                                   
Friday Special Events
All Friday Special Events are free and take place in the afternoon.
June 21 BBQ & Pool Party
June 28 Tie Dye Extravaganza
July 5 Ice Cream Drop
July 12 Staff vs. Kids Dodgeball Tournament
July 19 Photo Scavenger Hunt (permission slip required)
July 26 Inflatable Games Day
August 2 Food Games
August 9 Talent Show

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