Each summer The Youth Center provides summer programs for our neighborhood youth.Â
- Camp SHARK (ages 5-12), offers campers a wide range of activities, arts & crafts, sports, science, field trips, and more , keeping kids on-the-go and engaged in activities that are designed to entertain, educate, and exercise their minds and bodies. Â
- Teen Camp (ages 12-16) where campers are constantly on the go enjoying sports, outgoing activities, and field trips galore with a day each week designated as “Teen Choice” to customize their experience.Â
- Leadership Academy (ages 15-19) this amazing program provides high school students and graduates with specialized training on how to handle real-world challenges outside of high school.
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Scholarships are currently available (as of March 28, 2025) for all programs. Please contact The Youth Center (562-493-4043)Â for details and availability.Â
Action-Packed Summer Extravaganza
If your kids are 12 and over and have a sense of adventure, sign them up for The Youth Center’s all-inclusive weekly Teen Camp!Â
Campers are constantly on the go enjoying sports, outgoing activities, and field trips galore! Your child’s personal interests are considered as kids help choose activities for the week each Monday morning. Days begin and end at Rossmoor Park. Sign-up early as space is limited to 20 participants per week!
In addition to adventures the kids will select each week, they will also enjoy planned field trips to Knott’s Berry Farm, Universal Studios, K1 Speed, Disneyland, Catalina Island, and much more!
Camp Tuition: $425/week –  Admission to all field trips, daily activities, transportation and supervision is included in one cost-saving camp fee.
Extended hours 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. included at no extra fee. Daily check-in no later than 10 a.m. Some field trips require earlier check-in times. Campers will be notified in advance.
Our Six-Week Summer Pass takes the BITE out of CAMP COST! Save $100 when you sign your teen up for all six weeks of camp.
This program provides high school students and graduates with specialized training on how to handle real-world challenges outside of high school.
The Youth Center Leadership Academy partners with local businesses, educators and residents to provide training on everything from goal setting and banking to resume building and interviewing.
The group also get an introduction to cooking, and basic car maintenance.
Opportunities for mentors and local internships are available to all.
