Class Descriptions

Hip Hop Dance

HIP HOP
(Dance N More, Super Hip Hop, & Best Camp Ever)

Campers will learn elements of traditional Hip Hop, Breaking - including B-Boying, B-Girling, and Popping - video-style Hip Hop/Jazz, and Freestyling. Learn how to choreograph your own routines and even make your own hip hop costumes. Great for the budding performer or individuals that just love to dance. Campers will learn energetic combinations that will have them dancing long after the camp is over.

Each camper choreograph a routine to be performed at a live performance showcasing all of the routines learned in each class.

BasketBall

BASKETBALL
(Best Camp Ever)

Take it to the court and get your game on! While they practice ball-handling, dribbling, and shooting, campers will learn about self-esteem, teamwork, and the value of hard work. Using training and coaching techniques developed for professional and college-level teams, the kids will learn more and become better players. Over the course of the camp week, camper’s self-confidence will grow along with skills and an overall appreciation of the game.

Yoga

YOGA
(Best Camp Ever)

Our Yoga class which blends asana, yoga music, yoga games, breathwork, and magical meditations into an inspiring and replenishing thematic yoga class. Classes begin with a discussion of the theme, followed by breathing techniques, asana instruction, guided rest and yoga journalling. Through yoga campers will explore themes such as finding strength, balance and and coming to understand how they relate to self awareness and self esteem and self confidence.

The class will help students find comfort and confidence with themselves through yoga breathwork and an introduction to mindfulness.

Break Dance

Break Dance
(Best Camp Ever, Super Hip Hop, Dance N More)

Learn the essentials to become a B-Boy or B-Girl. From top rockin and drops, to floor rocks and freezes, Expert breakers will teach participants the history and foundation of the dance in structured lessons. Break dance class will feature ground rocks, freeze poses, tricks, and instruction on how to build break dance combinations. Break dance classes include upper body strength training and abdominal work.

No previous break dance experience required. Breakdancing is an athletic dance form which uses your whole body. The movements and weight changes are often supported by the arms, so knee pads, hats/beanies, elbow pads are recommended

Capoeira

Capoeira
(Best Camp Ever, Dance N More)

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that involves movements from martial arts, games, and dance. It was created in Brazil by the slaves brought from Africa. Capoeira is full of twisted gymnastic type movements set to rhythmic beats. Classes combine movement training with instruction in Brazilian history and culture, Portuguese language, and traditional music.

Participants form a roda, or circle, and take turns either playing musical instruments and singing, or sparring in the center of the circle. The sparring is marked by fluid acrobatic play and extensive use of sweeps and kicks. Capoeira is fun, challenging, and exciting!

Jazz

Jazz
(Best Camp Ever, Dance N More)

A fast paced class that focuses on dancing your best. Ideal for all dancers! Technical Jazz will warm you up with attention to core strength and flexibility. Then it's on to turns and kicks, focusing on placement and balance. Practice progressions across the floor, using new steps and skills. Learn a dance combination to the hottest music at the end of each class utilizing all these elements.

Poppin'

Poppin'
(Super Hip Hop, Dance N More)

This class concentrates on funk style popping moves. You will also learn basic dance moves, easy to execute so that you can have a good time while dancing. Campers will learn how to develop their own style of freestyle dancing. Other popping styles such as tutting and locking will be also taught. Its guaranteed a funking good time!

Fencing

Fencing
(Best Camp Ever)

This class is an introduction to the Art of Classical Foil Fencing, designed for KIDS . Young fencers will learn how to move, defend, and attack in the Classical French style. Kids in this class will be learning correct fencing form, developing appropriate fencing skills and cultivating courtesy and respect for others, as well as learning about the historical origins of this exciting sport. Great for developing physical agility and mental focus, fencing is also FUN! En Garde!

Icky Sticky Science

Icky Sticky Science
(Best Camp Ever)

Icky Sticky Science provides a hands-on application of science through activities that involve discovery and creation. Students get down and dirty to discover the science behind everyday and specialty things while engaging in fun projects to create items that reinforce learning those scientific concepts. They develop useful science skills including making predictions, recording observations and sharing results/outcome. So whether we are making soap and learning about the properties of substances, making our own pop soda while learning about gases or inventing a cool toy, the fun never ends in Icky Sticky Science

Rock Band

Rock Band
(Best Camp Ever)

This camp is for music lovers! Perhaps you love video games like Guitar Hero or Rock Band and want to try the real thing..or maybe you already play the piano, guitar, or drums and would like to be able to play your favorite songs with others. Rock Band is meant to provide a fun and relaxed instructional atmosphere that will further a love of music. During the week, campers will learn a basic rock beat on the drums, along with a few fills. Guitar and keys will learn several chords and a few licks. By the end of the week, students will know a few tunes that they can "jam" on. Intermediate students can expect a similar format with more advanced chords/voicings, fills, and licks.

All instruments and equipment are provided

Karate

Okinawan Karate
(Best Camp Ever)

Through a fun and rigorous workout, campers will learn discipline and increase their stamina, flexibility, muscle strength, and coordination. Campers are also encouraged to develop their social skills and to attain a positive self image about themselves. Belt tests allow each student to set and meet their goals through positive reinforcement. We inspire kids to help each other and to obtain their goals through team work and group training. By working in small groups and under the guidance of our instructors, each child learns leadership skills and responsibility. We hope that not only our we are teaching our young members to become physically strong, but also to be confident and able in all aspects of their lives.

Magic with Fun

Magic with Fun
(Best Camp Ever)

Fun-B the Clown has delighted and entertained many thousands of children and adults throughout the San Diego for over 15 years. She will be sharing her secrets of being a clown so you can have a clownin’ good time. Campers will learn:

Cool Face Painting
Awesome Ballon Sculptures
Silly Clown Magic
And More…

Choreography

Choreography
(Super Hip Hop, Dance N More)

A must have for all dancers; this class gets your creative juices flowing! Choreography consists of coordinating movements to form dances or dance routines. Campers will learn how to interpret the music and express feelings through dance. Then put the movements together to tell a complete story. Campers will group into teams and choreograph a routine to their favorite songs. Kids will learn how to work together and maximize teamwork.Their routines will be performed at the end of the week performance.

Jewelry

Jewelry
(Best Camp Ever)

Make your own Jewelry. From Bracelets to Necklaces to Charms and Earrings. We will amaze family and friends with your cool creations. Great for the budding designer or entreprenuer. Using beads, Stones, and Wire, we will create original pieces to be given as gifts or whatever the camper desires. Campers will learn the principles of color combinations, Clasps, finishing pieces, as well as:

Beading
Wire Wrapping
Packaging and Presentation
And More…

Musical Theater

Musical Theater
(Best Camp Ever)

These classes provide students the opportunity to explore acting exercises, movement for musical theater and singing.