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. La Jolla Country Day School Gymnasium June 29-July 1 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 $329

Camp Torreys (Grades 1–4) LJCDS’s signature summer Camp Torreys is a full-day summer experience for students in Grades 1–4, offering a rotating mix of enrichment classes, hands-on projects, and active play led by LJCDS faculty, staff, and trusted partners. Each week is anchored by a theme, with activities rotating throughout the week to provide variety, creativity, and fun. Camp Torreys is now offered as a cohesive full-day program with one simple weekly registration. Campers may enroll in full-day sessions, with select half-day athletic and specialty academic options are available during certain weeks. Optional Extended Day is offered for families who need additional after-camp coverage. Weekly Themes & Featured Experiences Included but not limited to: June 15–18 | Imagineers Lab: Camp Create Junior Shark Tank, LEGO City Builders, or Stop-Motion LEGO Stories (No camp June 19) June 22–26 | Disney Dreamers: Enchanted Ever After Creative Story Book Builders, Mixed Media Arts, comic book writing, and Movie/Book character creation. June 29–July 1 | Retro Rewind: Decades of Fun Classic Games & Design Lab and Tiny Architects. Language & Culture experiences, including Spanish board games, cultural cooking and dance, and Play Mandarin (No camp July 2–3) July 6–10 | Torrey Games: The Ultimate Camp Olympics Global sports challenges, relays, team games, and mini opening ceremony. Not to mention World Cup Day! July 13–17 | Wild About Science: Discovery in Action Supercharged Science (Forces & Motion), Mini Med School, or Mad Science Chemistry Lab July 20–24 | Media Magic Makers: Summer Premiere Digital Content Creation, podcasting, or dance and music exploration through silent discos and more. You might even see your campers walk the red Carpet! July 27–31 | Summer Spectacular: The Grand Finale Week Join us for a movie night under the Stars, a Campus Campout (until 9 p.m.), and our Biggest Carnival yet! Activities rotate throughout the week and vary by session. Final schedules and daily rotations will be shared with enrolled families prior to the start of each week. In addition to enrichment rotations, campers enjoy classic summer camp fun, including outdoor games, team challenges, water balloons and slip n slide kickball, creative free time, and end-of-week celebrations.

This 1 week experiential course explores how the ocean works while diving into the marine species, ecosystems, and conservation challenges unique to San Diego. Field-based and regionally focused, students will travel throughout San Diego County to observe the ocean firsthand and learn directly from experts who study and protect it. As part of the experience, students will participate in morning surf lessons, using time in the water to better understand wave dynamics, coastal processes, and the physical forces that shape our shoreline. These sessions provide an active, hands-on foundation for the scientific concepts explored throughout the week. Additional potential student experiences include snorkeling with leopard sharks, studying local oyster aquaculture and tasting oysters on the half shell, observing marine mammals at sea, growing grunion, and visiting unique coastal sites around the county. Together, these experiences help students build a deeper understanding of marine ecosystems while connecting science, conservation, and real-world application. For additional details, please contact Chris Uyeda at cuyeda@ljcds.org. Surf Camp in the Morning 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Return to campus for Lunch. Marine Science exploration in the Afternoon. 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Ceramics – Wheel Throwing is an immersive visual arts course open to students in Grades 6–8 who are interested in exploring personal expression through the dynamic and hands-on medium of clay. Students will learn a variety of forming techniques with an emphasis on wheel throwing, focusing on the creation of functional pottery forms. Instruction also includes surface design techniques such as stamping, carving, slip decoration, wax resist, and glaze application. This course supports both beginners and returning students, with individualized instruction and guidance to help each artist develop skills, confidence, and creative voice in the ceramics studio.

Camp Torreys – PM Session (12:00–3:00 p.m.) Camp Torreys PM Session provides an engaging afternoon camp experience for students entering Grades 1–4 in Fall 2026. Each week’s theme comes to life through creative projects, active games, outdoor play, and collaborative activities in a joyful and supportive setting. This session is intentionally designed to pair with morning specialty or athletic programs, offering families a flexible way to build a full-day summer schedule while ensuring students enjoy meaningful camp experiences throughout the day. Weekly Themes: June 15–18 | Imagineers Lab: Camp Create (No camp June 19) June 22–26 | Disney Dreamers: Enchanted Ever After June 29–July 1 | Retro Rewind: Decades of Fun July 6–10 | Torrey Games: The Ultimate Camp Olympics July 13–17 | Wild About Science: Discovery in Action July 20–24 | Media Magic Makers: Summer Premiere July 27–31 | Summer Spectacular: The Grand Finale Week Activities rotate throughout the week and vary by session. Final schedules and daily rotations will be shared with enrolled families prior to the start of each week. For those joining in the afternoon after an AM session, lunch is provided by Sage Dining from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Welcome to Cookin' Around the World Camp for grades 5-8. Check out our available weeks and the themes for Summer 2026! June 15–18: Star-Studded Plates: Celebrity Chefs' Signature Creations Campers recreate signature dishes from top TV Network Celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Gordon Ramsey, Giada DeLaurentiis, and Ree Drummond, learning how these culinary stars rose to fame! June 22-26: Disney Delights: Edible Magic with Disney Characters Kids immerse themselves in the world of Disney characters and movies, creating iconic dishes like Pizza Planet Pizza from Toy Story, Lion King's grubs, and Anatasia's meatball stroganoff for a delightful culinary adventure! June 29-July 1: The Noodle Lab: is a hands-on 3-hour pasta and creativity camp where kids make fresh pasta by hand and with a pasta maker, explore sauces from around the world, and create fun noodle-based art. This camp blends cooking, culture, and creativity while building confidence, teamwork, and kitchen skills July 6-10: Cookin Around the World: Global Cuisine In this exciting and educational cooking experience, young chefs will journey across the globe, exploring the diverse flavors and traditions of different countries. July 13-17: Taste the spectrum: Children will get a unique blend of cooking and science with each class focusing on a different color. Each main dish and drink will be its own color, and students will learn about the chemical reactions and natural processes that go into producing these colors. July 20-24: Global Kneads: Bread Making & Bonding Camp Global Kneads is a hands-on 3-hour bread making camp where young chefs explore global cultures through baking. Campers will mix, knead, and bake breads from around the world—naan, challah, focaccia, and more—then create a paired jam, butter, dip, or sauce to enjoy together. Along the way, kids build kitchen skills, confidence, and meaningful connections. Mix. Knead. Rise. Connect. At Global Kneads, kids bake breads from around the world and pair them with homemade spreads—learning that breaking bread is better together. July 27-31: Pizza World Tour: The Global Love for Pizzas For pizza enthusiasts, it's a week filled with pizza bliss! Explore pizzas from around the globe, from Indian Naan bread pizza to French Benedict Pizza and German berry dessert pizza. Campers both make and savor a variety of pizzas! Led by Cookin’ Around the World

Forge the Future is a hands-on Blacksmithing Summer Camp that introduces students to the art and science of shaping hot steel in a safe, supportive shop environment. Campers learn how metal behaves under heat and force while building real skills in craftsmanship, problem-solving, and design. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to try something new. Students begin with a strong focus on safety and tool use, then progress through foundational forging techniques such as drawing out, bending, twisting, and shaping steel at the anvil. Along the way, they explore age-appropriate materials science concepts that explain why steel hardens, softens, and changes as it heats and cools. Daily demonstrations and close instructor coaching ensure students build confidence and control. By the end of camp, each student completes several forged projects—both functional and decorative—and takes home a final piece of their own design. The camp concludes with a casual showcase where families can see students’ work and hear about their process. This experience is ideal for students interested in engineering, art, design, or hands-on learning—and for anyone who wants to make something real with their hands. Led by LJCDS Upper School Science Educator Daniel Mulvihill

Kindergarten PM – Camp Torreys Kindergarten PM Camp Torreys is an afternoon enrichment program designed specifically for Kindergarten students. This on-campus program provides a relaxed, engaging extension to the day through hands-on activities, creative play, outdoor movement, and social time with peers. The afternoon experience supports Kindergarten-aged learners with developmentally appropriate activities that encourage cooperation, creativity, and confidence. Campers participate in games, crafts, and guided play in a nurturing environment led by LJCDS staff. Kindergarten PM Camp Torreys pairs well with morning Kindergarten: Ready, Set, Go! programs for families seeking a full-day Kindergarten experience. This program is separate from Camp Torreys for Grades 1–4 and is tailored exclusively for Kindergarten students. Families enrolling in both a morning Kindergarten program and Kindergarten PM Camp Torreys will have a supervised transition between programs.