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FREE Summer Camps @ San Diego Public Libraries Grades Pre-K-8!

By Courtney Daly-Pavone May 13, 2022

Keep your kids busy this summer with these wonderful FREE Camps offered at select San Diego Public Libraries! My child has attended these free camps in the past. He's gone to Math camp, Junior Rangers, Lego, Stop Motion Animation, and STEAM camp. Each one has been a wonderful experience. I highly recommend these camps. Registration is required. You will need to sign up online: sandiego.librarymarket.com If you need assistance registering, please visit your local library or call 619-236-5800

Pre-K-Kindergarten

KinderCamp

June 20 - 24 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Mira Mesa June 27 - 30 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Linda Vista

Get your child ready for their first day of school! This is a perfect time for your child to prepare for kindergarten! KinderCamp offers a variety of lessons and activities that focus on a child’s academic development, learning readiness, social wellness and more. For children 4-5 years old who are entering Kindergarten in the Fall of 2022 and their guardians. Parent/Guardian isrequired to attend with child.


Bilingual
KinderCamp

June 13 - 17 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | San Ysidro
¡Prepara a tu hijo para su primer día de clases! ¡Este es el momento perfecto
para que su hijo se prepare para el Kinder! KinderCamp ofrece una variedad de
lecciones y actividades que se enfocan en el desarrollo académico del niño, la
preparación para el aprendizaje, el bienestar social y más. Para niños de 4 a 5
años que ingresarán al jardín de infantes en el otoño de 2022 y sus
padre/guardián. Se requiere que el padre/guardián asista con el niño.


Pre-K to 1st Grade

Artsy Science Camp

The arts and science collide as you mold your own
plaster creations, concoct super groovy glitter slime,
make paper directly from pulp, design and erupt artsy
volcanoes, create some out-of-this-world paintings, and
more! Parent/Guardian is required to attend with child.
June 27 - 30 | 1 - 2 p.m. | College-Rolando


1st-3rd Grade

Summer in Color Camp

Create amazing reactions using supplies provided by Mad
Science. Young scientists will conduct a chemical reaction
using special crystals to make their own super ball. Campers
will have a blast doing a variety of experiments each day.
Radical Reactions
June 13 - 17 | 1 - 2 p.m. |Virtual

Animal Island Virtual Camp
Calling all animal-loving kids to Animal Island Adventure!
You and a tribeful of friends will engineer your way
through the animal kingdom, exploring life in diverse
habitats – from rainforest to ice to the pets that live in
our homes. A wildly exciting time awaits every boy and
girl on our Challenge Island Animal Island Camp!
June 20 - 24 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Virtual

Creative Tales Art Camp
June 27 - 30 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Virtual
Adventures in the Wild
Come with us on a wild adventure as we meet
animals from around the world and learn about their
habitats. Each trip ends with a hands-on activity.
June 20 - 24 | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Skyline Hills
June 13 - 17 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Virtual
Create your own art using some favorite books for
inspiration! Learn how to make your own art pieces
using a variety of techniques and materials.

3rd-5th Grade

Exploring Science Camp
June 20 - 24 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Virtual
Join the Fleet Science Center for a week-long
virtual camp of science-themed activities.
Conduct exciting experiments, intriguing
investigations and have tons of fantastic fun!

3rd-6th Grade

Adventures in the Wild
June 27 - 30 | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Valencia Park/Malcolm X
Come with us on a wild adventure as we meet animals
from around the world and learn about their habitats.
Each trip ends with a hands-on activity.

4th-8th Grade

Summer in Color Camp
Xtreme STEAM:
Retro/Dazzling Decades
Get ready for some groovy time-traveling fun! You and
your STEAM Team will take a STEAMtastic journey to a
different decade every day. You’ll have a blast rocking
around the clock from Fabulous 50’s Day to Far Out
60’s Day to Groovy 70’s Day to Totally 80’s Day! This
Retro-riffic camp is one for the history books!
June 13 - 17 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Virtual

Creative Tales Art Camp
June 20 - 24 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Virtual
June 13 - 17 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Virtual

Create your own art using some favorite books for
inspiration! Learn how to make your own art pieces
using a variety of techniques and materials.

6th-8th Grade

Exploring Science Camp
June 27 - 30 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Virtual

Join the Fleet Science Center for a four day virtual
camp of science-themed, hands-on activities!
Conduct exciting experiments, intriguing
investigations and have tons of fantastic fun!

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