Middle schoolers learn about marine conservation through the lens of art. Students will create artwork inspired by the ocean's diverse ecosystems. Projects include crafting coral reefs from recycled materials, painting seascapes, and assembling art pieces that reflect the beauty and plight of marine life. July 28-Aug 01 12–3 p.m. Led by EcoArts Kids Educators

Have you ever watched a movie, musical, or video game and thought "I want to dress like that!"? Have you ever tried on clothes at a store, and felt like nothing really suited you? Do you dream about outfits that no one else seems to sell? Well -- this class is for! Fashion and Costume Building is a hands-on sewing class. We have a few sewing machines in our lab that we can use together, (You are also welcome to bring in your own machine, as long as it is either new or has been serviced at a sewing machine repair shop right before the class starts) and we will learn how to cut measure your size, cut a paper pattern on fabric, sew the pieces together, fit, and finish your work. Once you register for this course, please make sure to fill out this Google form, so that Mrs. Clemente knows what to plan for the class projects. This class can be taken more than once, as we will all work on different projects. June 16–20 12–3 p.m. Led by LJCDS Music Educator Wendy Clemente

Campers will become young inventors and problem-solvers as they take on engineering challenges, hands-on design projects, and real-world problem-solving missions. Working in teams, they will prototype, test, and refine their inventions using recycled materials, maker tools, and creative engineering strategies. Campers will tackle bridge-building competitions, marble roller coaster challenges, and chain-reaction machines, learning the basics of structural design, forces, and motion. They will also engage in outdoor engineering games, designing and testing solutions to complete real-world-inspired missions. The week will conclude with a Shark Tank-style innovation June 16-20 (LJCDS is closed June 19) 12–3 p.m. Led by Kodely

Campers will become game creators, designing and building their own worlds in Roblox Studio.They will learn the fundamentals of game mechanics, scripting, and interactive storytelling, bringing their ideas to life through world-building and coding challenges. Campers will design custom obstacle courses, multiplayer bale arenas, and interactive role-playing experiences, adding unique mechanics using Lua scripting to create moving platforms, power-ups, and logic-based puzzles.Throughout the week, they will refine their creations, test and troubleshoot their designs, and compete in team-based Roblox challenges. Outdoor activities will bring video game concepts to life with real-world obstacle courses, role-playing adventures, and team-based game strategy challenges. The week will conclude with a Roblox Game Expo, where campers publish their games and showcase them in a multiplayer playtest session. July 7–11 12–3 pm Led by Kodely

Campers will embark on a global adventure through sports, movement-based challenges, and team competitions inspired by games from around the world. Each day, they will explore and play traditional and modern sports from different cultures, developing skills in strategy, agility, and teamwork. They will learn about the origins and history of games like sepak takraw (Thailand), bocce (Italy), ultimate frisbee (USA), rugby (UK), and kabaddi (India), while also competing in classic Olympic-style challenges. Movement-based activities will include relay races, cooperative strategy games, and hand-eye coordination challenges. In addition to playing these sports, campers will take on a design challenge where they create their own original sport, incorporating different elements from games they’ve learned. The week will conclude with an International Sports Festival, where campers compete in a friendly tournament that showcases their new skills and sportsmanship. No devices will be used this week, as all activities will focus on physical movement, strategy, and teamwork. July 14–18 12–3 p.m. Led by Kodely

Campers will embark on an exciting survival adventure, blending real-world outdoor skills with digital problem-solving in Minecraft Education. Throughout the week, they will tackle real and virtual survival challenges, developing skills in shelter-building, fire-starting, water filtration, and resource management. Using Minecraft’s Redstone engineering tools, they will design self-sustaining survival bases, create automated traps and defense systems, and build structures that can withstand extreme weather conditions. Beyond Minecraft, campers will engage in hands-on outdoor challenges, such as orienteering, team-based survival missions, and engineering tests where they must apply creativity and strategy to complete real-world problem-solving tasks. Each day will push campers to think critically, work together, and adapt to new challenges, whether they are navigating obstacle courses, designing real-life structures, or coding interactive survival scenarios. June 23–27 12–3 p.m. Led by Kodely

Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for some sensational results. Check out the colors of chemistry with the power of pH paper and create a stopper-popping reaction. Probe the properties of light and discover some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology. June 16–20 12–3 p.m. Led by Mad Science SD

From Wicked to Hamilton, and Mean Girls to Newsies, the dancing on Broadway makes the shows. Spend a week learning how to move like the stars with daily dance classes and real Broadway routines. Each one-week session concludes with a brief performance. July 21–25 12–3 p.m. Led by Seaside Arts Center

Join Seaside Arts Center in Defying Gravity for a musical theater revue of Wicked, built on the principles of play, ensemble, and empathy. This program not only empowers individuals to speak with full voices, stand confidently in front of others, and lead with a playful imagination, but it also empowers them within a collaborative ensemble. The one-week session will conclude with a brief performance. July 21–25 12–3 p.m. Led by Seaside Arts Center

In this immersive program, students engage with nonprofit organizations and participate in service activities by volunteering on-site locally. They learn about the nonprofit sector and the following: Understand the context of our service: politically, historically, emotionally and environmentally Think critically about the types of service with which we are engaged and the root causes of the need for it Focus on collaborative relationships with community partners and center them in the design, facilitation and evaluation of service projects Expand our understanding of ourselves, our community and the world Remember that each person, habitat, and space has inherent dignity, and avoid making assumptions based on our own experiences. Model respect for inclusivity, strive for belonging, and value diversity through our language and actions 12–3 p.m. Led by LJCDS Coordinator of Service Learning and Community Engagement Christina Zupanc

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this camp offers skill-building activities, team drills, and fun games to help you improve your lacrosse techniques. Our experienced coaches will focus on developing key skills like passing, shooting, and defense, all while fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. June 16–20 12 p.m. –3 p.m. (Please note time difference) Led by LJCDS 3rd Grade Associate Educator & Head Coach Men's Lacrosse Kyle Espejo.

Campers will train like astronauts through gravity-based obstacle courses, moonwalk races, and rocket-launching challenges. They will create stomp rockets, space-inspired artwork, and mini solar systems. The week concludes with a Mission to Mars Challenge, where campers work together to complete fun, space-themed team challenges. June 16–20 12-3 PM Led by Kodely

This program is only available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2025. Come play with friends and enjoy afternoons full of summer fun. Camp Torreys offers various indoor and outdoor activities, including group games, campus nature walks, crafts and much more during each two-week session. Pack a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen for water fun on inflatable slides on Fridays. Session 1: June 23–27 (LJCDS is closed June 19) – $405 Session 2: July 7–18 – $900 Session 3: July 14–25 – $900 Session 4: July 28–Aug 01 (No Extended Day on Aug 01) – $506 12–3 p.m. Led by LJCDS Camp Torreys Counselors

This program is only available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2025. Shake up a flask of fun in the lab and become a junior chemist! Learn to recognize chemical reactions and mix up a few reactive ingredients for sensational results. Check out the colors of chemistry with the power of pH paper and create a stopper-popping reaction. Probe the properties of light and discover some unusual applications of glow-in-the-dark technology. June 16–20 12–3 p.m. Led by Mad Science SD

This program is only available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2025. Get ready for this animal adventure! Young engineers will build motorized models of prehistoric dinos, creepy crawler spiders, furry friends and more. June 16–20 12–3 p.m. Led by Young Engineers of Greater San Diego

This four-day camp provides an introduction to golf fundamentals including putting, chipping, ball striking, rules and etiquette. Players practice on putting and pitch-and-putt courses. They full-swing hit into nets with real balls and into the field with foam and plastic flight-limited balls. Players MUST have prior golf knowledge and play experience. What to bring: Each player must bring their own golf equipment including clubs, shoes, balls, hats and any other equipment they feel is necessary to compete. Please make sure the player’s name is on all items. June 16–19 (No camp Friday, June 20) 12–4 p.m. Transportation is provided from LJCDS to Del Mar Golf Center and the Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course. Led by LJCDS Golf Coach Greg Chachas

Register here to train with one of the most prominent high school basketball coaches in the U.S., LJCDS Coach Terri Bamford. The Shooting Camp emphasizes technique, footwork, shooting drills, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, shooting games, free-throw shooting and post/perimeter shooting. ***Location: TBD*** ***Dates: TBD*** Check-in: Monday at 3:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Hours: Monday–Wednesday 4–8 p.m. Led by LJCDS Head Women’s Basketball Coach Terri Bamford $275

Villa Musica Summer Camps for young and aspiring musicians provide a nurturing and exploratory environment for musical growth. Camps are tailored by mixing the classic summer camp fun with independent learning and musical expertise. Each camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and is hosted on the LJCDS campus. Sibling discounts are available. Details and registration can be found on the Villa Musica website: https://villamusica.org/classes-for-kids/day-camps/ If you have questions about finding the best musical experience for your camper, please contact Camp Coordinator Nicole Olsson at nolsson@villamusica.org.