Youth Camps
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you." Isaiah 43:2
Crean Lutheran Summer Youth Camps are designed to help students enhance their skills, gain confidence, and build Christian character. We offer eight weeks of a variety of camps starting as early as June 10, and ending August 2.
Please note there are no prorated fees for days missed. Also, written refund requests will be honored up to 7 days before the start of camp. After that date, no refunds will be issued.
For more information about summer youth camps, email youthcamps@creanlutheran.org.
Youth Camps Calendar
Youth Camps Calendar
2024 Summer Camp Offerings
- Performing Arts Co-Ed Camps
- Visual Arts Co-Ed
- Academic Co-Ed Camps
- Athletic Co-Ed Camps
- Boys Athletic Camps
- Girls Athletic Camps
Performing Arts Co-Ed Camps
Performing Arts Co-Ed Camps
Musical Theater Workshop (Week 3: June 24-28)
This immersive program offers a dynamic environment where young performers can hone their skills in singing, acting, and dancing. Through fun exercises, rehearsals, and performances, participants will explore the magic of musical theater and cultivate their passion for the performing arts.
- Week 3: June 24-28
- Morning: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Grades: 1st-8th Only
- Cost: $275
All Star Dance (Week 3: June 24-28)
Visual Arts Co-Ed
Visual Arts Co-Ed Camps
- Little Artists (Week 5: July 8-12)
- Photography (Week 2: June 17-21)
- Little Macrame Makers (Week 6: July 15-19)
- Exploratory Art (Week 8: July 29 - Aug. 2)
Little Artists (Week 5: July 8-12)
Photography (Week 2: June 17-21)
This camp is designed to teach a student how to see God’s beautiful world through the lens
of his or her camera. Any camera will work: phone, point and shoot, mirrorless, or DSLR! Students will learn the basics of photography, including camera functions, composition, and styles of photography.
- Week 2: June 17-21
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $215
Little Macrame Makers (Week 6: July 15-19)
Dive into DIY creativity this summer! In this interactive camp, kids will learn several macrame knotting techniques and learn to make their own fun macrame creations to take home. Projects include: macrame rainbow wall hangings, macrame keychains, and more! An additional $15 materials fee is required.
- Week 6: July 15-19
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $220
Exploratory Art (Week 8: July 29 - Aug. 2)
Academic Co-Ed Camps
Academic Co-Ed Camps
- Speech & Debate (Week 2: June 17-21)
- Writing Workshop (Week 1: June 10-14)
- Young Einstein's Science Camp (Week 6: July 15-19) & ( Week 7: July 22-26)
- Robotics (Week 5: July 8-12), (Week 6: July 15-19) & ( Week 7: July 22-26)
Speech & Debate (Week 2: June 17-21)
This incredibly fun and competitive camp is designed for students to grow in their ability to speak boldly for Christ as laid out in 1 Peter 3:15 through the art of public speaking, communication, and argumentation. Students will learn an introduction to basic argumentative design, how to effectively use reasoning and logic, understand how to structure a speech, the art of ethos, pathos, and logos, and the ability to write and deliver a structured speech. Students will also participate in various speech and theater related games with peers to increase their social skills and learn the importance of vocal variation and body language in public speaking. An additional $5 materials fee is required.
- Week 2: June 17-21
- Morning: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $210
Writing Workshop (Week 1: June 10-14)
This camp will give students an opportunity to participate in fun and engaging activities to improve both creative and academic writing. Students will work on organizing essays and composing thesis statements, in addition to collaborating with peers on poetry and short stories.
- Week 1: June 10-14
- Morning: 9 p.m. - 12 p.m. Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $205
Young Einstein's Science Camp (Week 6: July 15-19) & ( Week 7: July 22-26)
Throughout this week, curious students will become true scientists as they observe nature, participate in hands-on experiments, and document all that they learn as they explore the wonders of creation on a both microscopic and macroscopic level. They will learn the introduction to the scientific method, and how to apply it to various fields of science including biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy! An additional $15 materials fee is required.
- Week 6: July 15-19
- Week 7: July 22-26
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $220
Robotics (Week 5: July 8-12), (Week 6: July 15-19) & ( Week 7: July 22-26)
This camp introduces the students to the basics of constructing, programming, and competing with robots. The robots are made with components from Vex IQ. Students will need a laptop on Wednesday to begin programming.
- Week 5: July 8-12
- Week 6: July 15-19
- Week 7: July 22-26
- Afternoon: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $205
Athletic Co-Ed Camps
Athletic Co-Ed Camps
- Archery (Week 1: June 10-14) & (Week 4: July 1-3)
- Speed & Agility (Week 1: June 10-14)
- Spirit: Cheer & Song (Week 2: June 17-21)
- Track & Field (Week 2: June 17-21)
- Surf (Week 3 June 24-28)
- Tennis (Week 2: June 17-21)
Archery (Week 1: June 10-14) & (Week 4: July 1-3)
Speed & Agility (Week 1: June 10-14)
This camp will focus on different components of speed and agility that will transfer to all sports. We will work with athletes to focus on improving their speed and agility to gain an edge on the competition by developing breakaway speed and separation on the field, court, and ice.
- Week 1: June 10-14
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $220
Spirit: Cheer & Song (Week 2: June 17-21)
This camp will teach sideline routines, turns, jumps, leaps, motion technique, and dance technique. There will be a showcase at the end of the week and campers will be invited back to a football game to perform with our spirit leaders on the sideline.
- Week 2: June 17-21
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: K - 8
- Cost: $220
Track & Field (Week 2: June 17-21)
This camp will introduce young athletes to the sport as well as help experienced track and field athletes improve their skills in as many events as they would like! The track and field youth camp is held on a nine-lane, all-weather track.
- Week 2: June 17-21
- Morning: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost: $220
Surf (Week 3 June 24-28)
Come and rejoice together in His beautiful creation out on the ocean with Head Varsity Coach and the Saints Surf team at Linda Lane Beach, San Clemente for our Saints Surf Camp this summer. You will learn proper technique, form, and ocean etiquette. Improve upon your skills and wave knowledge or come and learn for the first time. We welcome all levels of surfers to join in on the fun! Students must be ocean safe and able to swim. Campers should bring their own boards as we only have a limited supply for students to borrow. An additional $50 beach and materials fee is require.
- Week 3 June 24-28
- Morning: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost: $220
Tennis (Week 2: June 17-21)
Boys Athletic Camps
Boys Athletic Camps
- Boys Soccer (Week 2: June 17-21)
- Boys Basketball (Week 5: July 8-12)
- Baseball (Week 2: June 17-21)
- Football (Week 3 June 24-28)
- Boys Volleyball (Week 7: July 22-26)
- Boys Lacrosse (Week 8: July 29- Aug 2)
Boys Soccer (Week 2: June 17-21)
Boys Basketball (Week 5: July 8-12)
Baseball (Week 2: June 17-21)
Football (Week 3 June 24-28)
This is a non-contact camp that will focus on individual skill development, proper technique, competitive drills and the importance of Christ-like leadership. Athletes will work on individual and group drills along with team concepts. The athletes will also learn the offensive and defensive schemes necessary for flag football games. Chalk talks and film review will be included in this year's camp. Head coach, Rick Curtis, Saints assistant coaches, & current Crean Lutheran High School players will be coaching the athletes. Colossians 3:23
- Week 3 June 24-28
- Morning: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Grades: 4 - 8
- Cost: $220
Boys Volleyball (Week 7: July 22-26)
Boys Lacrosse (Week 8: July 29- Aug 2)
Girls Athletic Camps
Girls Athletic Camps
- Girls Soccer (Week 5: July 8-12)
- Girls Basketball (Week 3: June 24-28)
- Girls Volleyball (Week 8: July 29 - Aug 2)
- Softball (Week 8: July 29 - Aug 2)
- Girls Flag Football (Week 7: July 22-26)
- Beach Volleyball (Week 6: July 15-19)
Girls Soccer (Week 5: July 8-12)
Girls Basketball (Week 3: June 24-28)
Girls Volleyball (Week 8: July 29 - Aug 2)
Softball (Week 8: July 29 - Aug 2)
Girls Flag Football (Week 7: July 22-26)
Beach Volleyball (Week 6: July 15-19)
Join us this summer, at Saints Beach, for our first ever Crean Beach Volleyball Youth Camp! This is a great opportunity to learn the game of beach volleyball, work on your skills and experience what it's like to be a Saints Beach Player! Beach Volleyball is a fast growing sport and we are so blessed to be able to share our love of the game with you. God has blessed us with two beautiful sand courts with amazing views; we can't wait to see you there!
- Week 6: July 15-19
- Morning: 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
- Grades: 5 - 8
- Cost: $220