Caption: Youngsters play soccer under the direction of a camp counselor during a Titan Sports Camp — among the many offerings available this summer on campus for youth. Photo: Pat O’Donnell Download Photo
Summer Fun and Learning
Art and Math Programs, Sports Camps Offered at CSUF
May 31, 2012 :: No. 194
Youngsters of all ages have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and have fun taking part in camps and enrichment programs offered this summer at Cal State Fullerton.
Programs and camps begin in June and continue through August. Arranged by date:
Learn to Swim: Beginning June 18
The annual Learn to Swim Program, certified by the American Red Cross, is offered for children six months and older; adult classes also are available, as are private lessons. Each Monday-Friday class meets for 30 minutes in 10-day sessions. Sessions are held throughout the summer beginning June 18. Saturday sessions also are available. For more information, call 657-278-PLAY or go online.
Sports Camps: Beginning June 18
Kids who want to spend the summer learning new games and sports activities can find it through Titan Youth Sports Camp offered by Titan Recreation. Titan Youth Sports Camp is open to youth from kindergarten to eighth grade and is offered in eight, one-week sessions beginning June 18 and continuing through Aug. 10. Parent information sessions are available to provide more information about all the programs offered through Titan Recreation.
Also being offered this year is a leadership mentoring program for high school students. For more information, call 657-278-5548 or go online.
Summer in the Garden: Beginning June 18
The Fullerton Arboretum offers two sessions of its annual summer camp in which youngsters can explore science, botany, music and art. The programs are being held June 18-22 and June 25-29. For more information, call 657-278-3407.
Art, Math, Writing: Beginning July 9
University Extended Education is offering Art Camp for children 7 to 14 years of age.
The two-week, daily program offers students the opportunity to learn art concepts, methods and exhibit their work. Two sessions are offered: July 9-20 and July 23-Aug. 3.
A drawing and painting program for youth 8 to 12 years of age is offered two hours each day Aug. 6-10.
University Extended Education also offers a wide range of math programs, including weekly classes covering pre-algebra basics for 11- to 13-year-olds, algebra I for 12- to 14-year-olds, algebra II for 14- to 18-year-olds, and an introduction to high school geometry for 13-to-16-year-old students. These courses are scheduled for two hours a day with five meetings each and begin as early as July 9.
A math skills program for students in grades 2-3 and a program to brush up on 4-5 grade math skills also are offered this summer. Both programs are offered two hours a day, five meetings beginning July 23.
Two writing academy programs are offered for students in second-third grades and those in fourth-fifth grades. The two-hour daily programs are offered July 30-Aug. 3.
For more information, or to register for any programs, go to www.fullerton.edu/kidscamp
Media Contact:
Pam McLaren, 657-278-4852
