KCFM 2024 Summer Camp & School Fair
Meet some of this year's exhibitors
by Leslie Carroll
Mar 28, 2024
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Can you believe it’s already time to start planning summer break activities? If you’re looking for programs to keep your children entertained and engaged during the dog days of summer we’ve got just the event for you!

Don’t miss the 2024 KCFM Summer Camp & School Fair on Thursday, April 11 from 3-6pm at the Westside Church of Christ 7300 Stockdale Hwy. This FREE event offers parents and families an opportunity to talk one-on-one with representatives from dozens of local day and sleep-away camp programs. Bring the kids to browse various camp booths, collect materials, and find out about all the fun available this summer. Check out a sampling of our 2024 exhibitors below.

Summer Camp Fair 2024 Exhibitors

The Boys & Girls Club of Kern County

(661) 325-3730

www.bgca.org

Summer fun is just around the corner!

The Boys & Girls Club enriches the lives of children, ages 5 - 18, with Visual and Performing Arts, STEAM, Field trips, Sports, Character/Leadership Development, and more!

Our 2024 Summer Camp is available at the following locations:

Armstrong Youth Center - 801 Niles St.

Stockdale Boys & Girls Club - 5207 Young Street #200

Lamont Boys & Girls Club - 8301 Segrue Road

Day Camps runs Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm and Lamont Club runs 12pm - 5pm.

To register your child or for more information visit us at www.bgckc.org/daycamps

Better yet, come for a personal tour - you will be amazed at what the Club can offer to your child!

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles – Camp Lakota Sleepaway Camp

Frazier Park, CA

(213) 213-0123

www.girlscoutsla.org

The magic and fun of Camp Lakota awaits you! Nestled in Frazier Park, this Girl Scout camp is a hidden gem of classic camp activities. Lakota offers exciting opportunities for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned camper. From the thrill of horseback riding, swimming in the sparkling pool, zip lining, taking aim at archery, traveling across the low ropes, and enjoying new friendships around the flickering campfire, Lakota truly has something for everyone. With emphasis placed on teamwork and building community, campers develop strong bonds and leadership skills and make lifelong friends. Campers go home with a stronger feeling of independence and self-esteem and an incredible sense of accomplishment and belonging. Exciting adventures, new friends, and memories to last a lifetime are here at Camp Lakota. For more information email Lakotacamp@girlscoutsla.org.

KHSD ROC & CTEC Entrepreneurship Resource Centers

(661) 397-7301

erc.kernhigh.org

Join us for a one-week session to explore an entrepreneurial mindset in a FUN learning space! This opportunity is open to all incoming 7th to 12th grade students, but space is limited. Students bond with peers, engage in hands-on activities, and discover their WHY. Students must provide their own transportation. Not for academic credit.

Choose one week session:

Monday, June 10 – 14, Monday, June 17 – 21, Monday, June 24 -  28

AM Session: 8-11 AM  or PM Session: 12-3 PM

ROC - 501 S Mt. Vernon Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93307

CTEC - 7301 Old River Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93311

For more information, email angel_almendarez@kernhigh.org

Bakersfield Christian High School

(661) 410-7000

www.bakersfieldchristian.com

Bakersfield Christian High School is thrilled to announce registration is now open for our robust line up of summer classes. For highschoolers, we have several math classes, as well as health class, and a flexible online P.E. course! For students entering grades 4-8, there is a wide assortment of 2-hour summer camps; everything from art, to various sports, theater, and even cooking! There are more than twenty camps to choose from in the month of June. Space for these classes and camps are limited, so don’t miss your chance to register for these enriching summer experiences at BCHS! For more information, or to register, visit Bakersfield Christian.com

Bakersfield Gymnastics Academy

(661) 800-4528

www.bakersfield.academy

Get ready to flip, twist, and soar to new heights at BGA’s Summer Gymnastics Camp! Join us for an action-packed summer where every week is a journey through the world of gymnastics. Our camp is designed to ignite passion for athleticism, creativity, and teamwork in every young gymnast. In addition to gymnastics fundamentals, cooperative games, and challenging obstacle courses; we'll learn routines for all Olympic events, practicing skills and techniques under the guidance of our experienced coaches. Whether it's mastering the balance beam, conquering the uneven bars, or nailing that fly away off the still rings, there's something for every aspiring gymnast to excel in. But the fun doesn't stop there! At the end of each week, our campers have the opportunity to perform their newfound talents in a showcase, where families can witness their progress firsthand. It's a chance for our gymnasts to shine like the true stars they are! Our Summer Gymnastics Camp promises an unforgettable experience for every participant. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this summer one to remember. Enroll now and let the gymnastics adventure begin!

Bakersfield Swim Academy

(661) 615-6530

www.bakersfieldswimacademy.com

BSA offers several summer programs with opportunities for swimmers of all ages & levels. Starting practice in May, we offer a high quality 10 week Swim Program. Our hope is that being a part of our team grants each swimmer individual improvement of stroke, fitness and technique with a better understanding and appreciation of team work. It offers exposure to healthy competition and an overall wonderful summer with family and friends.

Swimmers must be between 5-18 years of age and must have reached a minimum of BSA’s Level 4, Pufferfish. Get in quick to ensure you receive your customized team gear in time for our swim meets.

We also offer a Summer Blitz program for Parent & Me through to level 4 swimmers, a 2 week daily program that will accelerate your swimmers abilities & confidence.

We will also maintain our regular year round program of weekly lessons for all ages and levels, so feel free to give us a call and we can help you to make your next step, swimming is a skill for life and we hope we can help all of our community to become not only water safe but to love swimming as much as we do.

Providence Classical Academy

 (661) 381-1503

www.bakersfieldclassical.com

Providence Classical Academy may be new to town, but our curriculum and our methods are time-tested and traditional. Classical Christian Education is a movement to recover the traditional goals, content, and methods of education. The mission of Providence Classical Academy is to provide the children entrusted to its care with an education that forms godly, virtuous, self-governing men and women. Full-time day school is available for grades Pre-K through 8th. Additionally, we offer our Homeschool Enrichment Program on Fridays and Homeschool Resource Program for more classical homeschool support. We invite you to learn more about our school by attending a school tour. Visit us at bakersfieldclassical.com or contact us at office@bakersfieldclassical.com.

Bakersfield Skyhawks

(661) 444-0927

www.skyhawks.com/Bakersfield

Skyhawks Sports Academy is the leading provider of safe and engaging sports experiences for children aged 4 to 14, we're excited to announce our summer camps in Bakersfield.

Running from June 10th to the first week of August, our half-day camps from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday through Friday, offer a dynamic blend of sports and activities tailored to each child's age and ability. Whether your child is a budding soccer star, basketball enthusiast, flag football fanatic, aspiring golfer, or track and field champion, our expert coaches ensure they learn, grow, and have a blast.

Every camper receives a complimentary ball (if applicable), an award recognizing their achievements, and a stylish Skyhawks t-shirt to commemorate their summer adventures. With convenient locations across Bakersfield, including partnerships with North of the River, the City of Bakersfield Parks and Recreation department, D-BAT Bakersfield, and Kern County Soccer Park, there's a camp near you!

Give your child the gift of an active and rewarding summer with Skyhawks Sports Academy. Enroll today and watch them soar!

North of the River Recreation & Park District

(661) 392-2000

www.norfun.org

NOR offers a wide variety of camps and activities for summer fun, including 9 weeks of summer camp, multiple sessions of youth tennis ranging from beginner to intermediate, skateboard and fingerboard camp, and multiple sessions of sports camp in basketball and volleyball. NOR also offers ways to beat the heat, including spray parks and rec swim at the Greenacres Pool. For those learning to swim, lessons are available in multiple class levels.

Visit NORfun.org to find out what’s new, confirm the most up-to-date program information, and register for activities. Register online today!

American Kids Sports Center

(661) 598-2100

www.aksc.com

Join AKSC for an unforgettable day camp experience! With activities ranging from gymnastics to ninja zones, your child will thrive in our dynamic environment. Available at NW and SW locations with flexible half and full-day options. Discover endless fun and learning opportunities at our EPIC! and Ninja camps.
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