School will soon be out and the long awaited summer will begin. The Youth Center is anxiously preparing for a fun-filled summer camp party this year. This summer, kids can take part in weekly international themed adventures, Movies at Rush Park, filling up a Youth Center passport while experiencing different cultural traditions and food. There is a different sports clinic each week for beginners to learn basics and a game every Friday.
Kids, ages 5 to 12 are welcome to join the Youth Center’s Summer Camp, which promise to be packed with music, games, prizes, and more. And, that’s not the end of the party, or the music. The Youth Center is again offering affordable music classes during the summer months at 10909 Oak St. Campers can learn to play violin, saxophone, electric bass, keyboard, or flute, just to name a few.
You don’t want miss out on this incredible summer party that everyone will be talking about, register today at www.theyouthcenter.org, or call 562-493-4043. The Youth Center’s teen camp is taking registrations for 12 to 17 year olds too.
Busy working or not, many parents are all too familiar with searching for summer activities for the kids that are fun, interesting, educational, build self-esteem, and introduce new friendships. The Youth Center’s Rossmoor Park Summer Camp is the perfect solution. This summer party will keep your kids busy, while positively impacting their personal, social, and educational development.
The Youth Center’s Rossmoor Park Summer Day Camp includes arts and crafts, board games, organized sports, carom boards, playground time, International adventures, puppy parties, treasure hunts, water days every Friday, wheels days, talent shows, watermelon contests, potluck days and more.
“We’ve finally found the perfect combination of activities, parties, sports, and entertainment for 10 whole summer weeks to assure every day is over-the-top and a real party for the kids. Our diverse, affordable program combines the structure of recreational day camp with the excitement and adventure of enriching field trips, multi-cultural games, swimming, special events and more. Not only will your child have fun, but they will be constantly learning too,” said Lisa Lee, Youth Center Community Relations Director.
If the Youth Center’s Summer Camp can be described in one word, it would be flexible! You can expect to add as many or as few field trips as you like. This summer, campers have an opportunity to go to Sky High, Archery at El Dorado Park, Ice-Skating, Roller Skating, Knott’s Berry Farm, Discovery Science Center, Battleship Iowa, an Angels baseball game, John’s Incredible Pizza, Seal Beach, and more. However, space is limited, so everyone is encouraged to register early.
Choose from basic program hours (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or extended (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.). The Youth Center is an independent, non-profit organization serving youth and families since 1952. The Rossmoor Park Summer Day Camp is the result of a long-term collaboration between the Youth Center and the Rossmoor Community Services District.
“Without RCSD, the Youth Center would not be able to provide a top quality summer camp for kids and offer scholarships to families in need. We are grateful to work with outstanding staff from RCSD every summer,” said Lina Lumme, Youth Center Executive Director.