34 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY® FAMILY 2026-2027 Big Sur Fiddle Camp Music education is the cornerstone of this program, but the setting is one of the things that sets it apart. Over a week of camping atop a ridge on the Big Sur coast, a series of music classes, farm chores on a working ranch, yoga, hiking and jam sessions culminate in a community concert. June 21-June 28 Big Sur, lygia@bigsurfiddlecamp.org, bigsurfiddlecamp.org Carmel Youth Center Join Carmel Youth Center this summer for the ultimate summer day camp and enjoy fun under the sun. Activities include crafts, recreational games and enriching fun. Dropins or registration available. Week-long sessions run June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31 Ages 5-14. $290/session. 4th Avenue & Torres, Carmel, 624-3285, carmelyouth.org Chartwell School At Chartwell School, students in grades one through eight can participate in the fourweek CORE program that rotates between literacy skills, math and a STEAM / Makers program. CORE students can also opt into an individualized afternoon reading program, or enrichment programs such as theater, studio art, fitness, digital music and robotics. June 15-July 3 from 8:30am-12:30pm; $1,800; afternoon reading and programming available at additional cost 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside, 3943468, chartwell.org/summer City of Monterey Recreation Youth Sports Camps Monterey offers a fun and diverse series of sports camps for kids ages 3-18. Locations vary by camp. Check the website for more details and registration. Beach Volleyball Camp (ages 9-13 years): Mon-Fri 9am-noon OR 1-4pm, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, July 6-10. Intermediate and Advanced sessions available for students ages 14-18 Challenger International Core Soccer (ages 7-14): MonFri 9am-4pm, June 8-12, July 6-10, July 20-24; Challenger International Core Soccer Creative Skills Soccer (ages 7-14) Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, June 22-26; Youth Track and Field Camp (ages 6-13): Mon-Fri 9am2pm, July 13-17; Basketball Camp (ages 7-13): Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, June 15-19 Flag Football Camp (ages 6-14): Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, July 20-24 646-3866, monterey.org/rec City of Paci ic Grove Recreation Pacific Grove offers a full list of summer camp activities for students in the areas of dance, STEAM, robotics, golf, soccer, aquatics, sports and more. Imagine Dance Camp (ages 4-8): June 15-19, 9am-noon or 1-4pm; $225 STEAM & Robotics Camps (Kindergarten - 8th Grade): Week-long sessions June 1-July 24, 9am-noon or 1-4pm; $250-$450 Summer Adventure Camp (ages 5-12): Week-long sessions June 8-July 29; $138-$231 Summer Adventure Camp for Tots (ages 3-5): Week-long sessions June 8-July 17; $92-$115; Youth Golf Camp (ages 6-14): Weeklong sessions June 15-July 24; $320- $420 Youth Soccer Camp (ages 6-12): Weeklong sessions June 8 - July 2; $93- $116 Pacific Grove Recreation, 302 16th Street, Pacific Grove, 648-3134, cityofpg.org/ recreation Diversity Center Rainbow Connections Camp Out is a 3-day overnight camp for LGBTQ+ youth and allies SUMMER CAMPS 2026 Illustrations by Annie Cobb
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