Summer Day Camp - Character Academy

For kids entering grades K - 6

Through age appropriate, hands-on experiments and activities, every camper will marvel at the surprises we have in store! Campers will also participate in splash days, field trips, music, art and enrichment programs, and they'll get to know Captain Character, Kid Character and Agent Amnesia. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. Please contact Summer Stoner for more info at 661-253-3593.

Camp Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Extended Care AM, 6 - 8:30 am

Extended Care PM, 4:30 - 6:30 pm

Camp Rates:

$160 - 5 days

$125 - 3 days

All trips and prices are subject to change without notice. We will be closed July 5 in observance of Independence Day. The 4-day rate for Week 4 is $140.

Week 1 - Citizens, We Need Your Help!

June 14 - 18

Sharpen your pencils, Character Academy is in session! This is the beginning to finding out more about Agent Amnesia and her tricks. Let's show her what real citizens are made of. Do your part in your activities to receive an A+.

Field Trip: Los Angeles Zoo

Week 2 - Where Are the Compass Points?

June 21 - 25

East, west, north or south, which is the best route? traveling isn't new to you, so let's go to far off lands. But stay on track because Agent Amnesia might make you forget where you're going!

Field Trip: Magic Mountain

Week 3 - American "Y"dol

June 28 - July 2

Lights, camera and join in the action! Use your talents to help our friends Captain Character and Kid Character get closer to regaining the memory of the Pillar Promise.

Field Trip: Hurricane Harbor

Week 4 - Dr. Wicked's Eccentric Experiments

July 5 - 9

Boom! Dr. Wicked is creating his crazy potions again. Help create a serum using his science experiments to cure everyone's forgetfulness. Hopefully your calculations will be correct, and his eccentric experiments will be a success!

Field Trip: Kidspace

Week 5 - Artistic Abilities

July 12 - 16

Do you have the ability to create? Well, this week you will! Transform into a super artist with amazing powers to create works of art! Add your creations to the Academy Art Gallery.

Field Trip: Pacific Park

Week 6 - A World Fit for Kids

July 19 - 23

Ready, set, go! The race has begun, are you geared up to pass the course? The Character Duo has set up many challenges to test your game skills and how well you work as a team to help Captain Character and Kid Character get their memories back.

Field Trip: Sparks Game

Week 7 - To Infinity and Beyond

July 26 - 30

Calling all space cadets! The Character Academy needs your assistance. You need to zoom out of this world and travel to the Milky Way in search of our prized North Star. Find a shining star to be your guide as we explore infinity and beyond!

Field Trip: Griffith Park Observatory

Week 8 - History's Mysteries

August 2 - 6

Who, what, where, why and how... these are the questions that great character detectives ponder to answer all of history's mysteries. Get ready for a blast from the past, because the Character Academy is ready to make history!

Field Trip: CSUN Theatre Performance

Week 9 - Character Commencement

August 9 - 13

Bask in the glow of a job well done. You have learned many things this summer and have worked hard to make Captain Character proud. Celebrate with your friends as you graduate and become an official member of the Character Crew!

Field Trip: Hansen Dam and BBQ

Summer Camp Sites:

Castaic*

30455 Park Vista Drive, Castaic

Lic #197404419

Live Oak*

27715 Saddleridge Way, Castaic

Lic #191232498

Meadows

25577 Fedala Road, Valencia

Lic #191290795

Valley View

19414 Sierra Estates Drive, Newhall

Lic #191225670

Wiley Canyon

24240 La Glorita Drive, Newhall

Lic #191221770

* Children in the Castaic school district may begin camp on June 7 at the Live Oaks and Castaic campuses.