Oxnard Youth Invited to Attend Fun and Exciting Summer Camps

OXNARD, Calif. - May 19, 2014 - PRLog -- With the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme’s Summer Camp program, kids can have fun with friends and learn at the same time. The summer program runs June 23 - Aug. 22, and is open to youth ages 6-12. There are also opportunities for teens ages 13 -18.

Youth are invited to participate in age-specific programming during 10 weeks of themed camps, which focus on athletics, music, arts, technology and games, there will be a field trip every week in the theme camps and plenty of fun! Sports Camps for Champs, including basketball, soccer, and flag football will be offered every week.

Activities for teens include a free counselor in training program for youth ages 14 to 18 who are interested in assisting with camps, learning new skills and becoming first aid certified.

The cost of participation is $90-$95 dollars a week for day camps.

Early drop off (7 a.m.) and late pick up (6 p.m.) is included with general membership. BGCOP will scholarship any child that is unable to pay for the camps.

“It is important for the Boys and Girls Clubs to engage the community’s young people in positive activities, both after school and during school breaks,” says Tim Blaylock, chief professional officer. “The Summer Day Camp Program gives youth a healthy and positive place to spend time during the summer months.”

For more information on BGCOP’s summer camps or to sign your child up, please call (805) 815-4999 x 210, or visit www.positiveplace4kids.org.