KinderCamp Overview
Kindergarten-age students participate in this program designed especially just for them at Turtle Rock. KinderCampers have their own classrooms and materials, playground, field trips, theme days, and activity program. Play is important to camp and children will be given many opportunities to develop curiosity and creativity through monitored play experiences. Familiar faces and secure surroundings help promote socialization skills and build confidence in our KinderCampers. We also focus on academic review to keep up those newly acquired and hard-earned Pre-Kindergarten skills! KinderCamp is held in five two-week sessions, and students may enroll for any number of sessions. Our core camp day session is from 8:30 AM – 4 PM, and an extended day option is available from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM for those needing additional hours.
Our Program
KinderCampers have their own special academic schedule designed to prepare them for entering kindergarten in the fall. Mornings are filled with academic readiness activities in language arts and math. Lessons are designed to include plenty of hands-on learning opportunities as the children explore math and language arts concepts. KinderCamp teachers give special care in introducing a classroom routine including listening skills, following directions, individual responsibility and more. Familiar faces and secure surroundings are high priorities in our efforts to promote socialization skills and to build self-esteem.
- Separate staff, space and program for soon-to-be-kindergartners
- Diverse learning opportunities including hands-on activities, art and technology-based instruction
- Language arts skills including letter and sound recognition, vocabulary and oral communication
- Math activities: teaching number recognition, shapes, patterns, addition, and subtraction
- Concepts and skills taught at a level appropriate for each camper
- Campers are mixed into balanced groups
Flexible Daily Schedule
7:30 – 8:30 am : Extended Morning Care
8:30 am: Core Hours Begin & Outdoor Play
10:00 am – 11:45 pm : Activity Rotations
12:00 – 12:30 pm : Lunch
12:30 – 1:00 pm : Rest Period
1:00 – 3:00 pm: Napping or Quiet Activities
3:00 – 4:00 pm: Snack and Indoor Activities
4:00 – 5:00 pm : Outdoor Play
5:00 – 5:30 pm : Dismissal
We offer an option for your child to nap after lunch. Afternoons involve crafts, games, stories, music, and other special activities. Lunch can be brought from home or purchased from the camp for the session.
2026 Eligibility
KinderCamper is for children entering Kindergarten this fall and are 5-years-old on 9/1/2026.
2026 Session Themes & Rates
Session 1
June
8 - 19
Aloha Summer!
Get ready for an unforgettable start to camp! Our first session is bursting with island vibes as we dive into the vibrant beauty of Hawaiian culture. We’re kicking things off with an exciting Dry Ice Presentation that’s sure to wow our campers with cool, foggy science fun!
Our first big adventure takes us to Adventure City, where campers will enjoy thrilling, age-appropriate rides and plenty of laughter with friends. The excitement continues as our KinderCampers take part in a spectacular Luau celebration featuring lively Polynesian dancers and dazzling fire dances. Be sure to come dressed in your best Hawaiian attire to join the celebration in true island style!
We’ll wrap up this amazing session with a high-energy trip to Pump It Up for an epic glow-in-the-dark party filled with bouncing, music, and nonstop fun. It’s the perfect way to kick off our summer that will be full of adventure!
$1,065
10-day Session
Session 2
June 22 -
July 2
Under the Sea
Dive into an ocean of excitement this session as we explore the wonders of the deep blue sea! Our campers will discover fascinating sea creatures, learn amazing ocean facts, and even measure out just how long a 100-foot whale really is—get ready to be amazed! Along the way, children will create hands-on ocean projects that spark creativity and bring their underwater discoveries to life.
We’re making waves in the very first week with a bubbly, high-energy Fobbles Fog Bubble Party—a magical mix of fog and floating fun that the kids will absolutely love!
Our first field trip takes us to Wise Guys, where campers become little chefs for the day. They’ll roll up their sleeves, create their own personal pizzas, and get a behind-the-scenes look at how a real restaurant works. Then we’re off on a wild adventure to the Irvine Zoo to explore animals up close and enjoy a day full of fun.
To wrap up this unforgettable session, Happy Hooves Petting Farm will visit us for a heartwarming farm experience complete with adorable animals and pony rides. It’s the perfect grand finale to a session packed with learning, laughter, and hands-on fun!
$965
9-day Session
Session 3
July
6 - 17
Animal Planet
Into the wild we go! During our exciting Animal Planet Session, campers will journey through the amazing world of wildlife and discover fascinating animals from around the globe. Saving Wildlife International will visit us to share their passion for protecting wild animals and teach us how we can help keep them safe. Campers will come face-to-face with incredible exotic animals — yes, even a monkey!
Our first big adventure takes us to The Adventure Lagoon, where fun and exploration await in the great outdoors. Then, get ready to travel back in time for an unforgettable Dinosaurs Presentation! The museum is coming to us, complete with hands-on learning and an exciting fossil dig that campers can take home as their very own prehistoric treasure.
We’ll make a splash to close out this wild session with a trip to Buccaneer’s Bay Water Park, where campers can cool off and celebrate with water-filled fun. From exotic animals to dinosaurs to water adventures, this session is packed with roaring excitement from start to finish!
$1,065
10-day Session
Session 4
July
20 - 31
The Great Outdoors
Let’s head into the great outdoors for a session packed with adventure, imagination, and nonstop fun! Campers will let their imaginations run wild as they explore an enchanted world filled with discovery and daring adventures.
We’ll slither into the fascinating world of reptiles as we learn about lizards, snakes, and even crocodiles!
Jurassic Reptile Zoo will bring an exciting presentation and hands-on animal experience, giving campers the chance to learn about reptile care up close and personal. Get ready for some jaw-dropping moments!
The action continues at KidStrong, where campers will build confidence and teamwork through obstacle courses, balancing challenges, climbing adventures, and relay races led by expert coaches. It’s movement, motivation, and major fun all in one!
Then… get ready for the ultimate splash of excitement — a Water Day with a twist… a FULL FOAM PARTY! Campers prepare to dive into foam-filled madness and laughter like never before.
We’ll wrap up this unforgettable session with a trip to Crown Valley Park and Splash Pad, soaking up sunshine, splashes, and sweet summer memories. This is outdoor adventure at its absolute best!
$1,065
10-day Session
Session 5
Aug
3 - 11
Friendships!
We’re wrapping up summer in the most unforgettable way possible — and this final session is going out with a BANG!
Campers will get creative as they design their very own colorful tie-dye t-shirts and build magical fairy gardens with Dragon Fairy Gardens, bringing a little sparkle and imagination to our last days together. Then we’re off to Marina Park Beach for sunshine, shallow-water splashes, and a relaxing picnic by the sea. It’s going to be a sun-soaked adventure!
And the celebration only gets bigger! We’ll kick off our grand summer finale with an incredible magic show from Ricky’s Magic Show, plus amazing balloon art creations, beautiful face painting by Rubi, and a sweet social featuring Kona Shaved Ice to cool us down in style.
To top it all off, we’ll gather for a festive pizza party where we’ll laugh, share stories, and reminisce about the friendships we built, the adventures we had, and the memories that will last long after summer ends. It’s the perfect grand finale to an amazing camp season!
$755
7-day Session
FAQ
KinderCamp is for children 5 years old on September 1st. Children this age will typically begin Kindergarten this fall.
Your child should dress in cool/comfortable summer clothes with closed-toed shoes. Please put sunscreen on your child before arriving each morning. Complete a Sunscreen Application Authorization Form, available in Room 8, and send a labeled bottle of sunscreen to school for us to re-apply sunscreen later in the day. On field trip days, your child will be required to wear their special KinderCamp t-shirt. *KinderCamp t-shirt MUST be worn on all Nature Walk & Fieldtrip Days. If your child forgets and you are unable to provide it, you will be billed for a new one.
Please notify the office at (949) 854-7611 by 8 AM if your child will be absent. Unfortunately, camp activities are booked in advance based on the registrations received, so we are unable to provide credits or refunds for days missed due to sickness or for any other reason.
On water days (indicated on the calendar) please send your child to school with a towel, water shoes, wearing his or her bathing suit, and with sunscreen already applied. Teachers will apply more sunscreen during the day. Include a change of clothes and shoes. All items must be clearly marked with your child’s name.
Typically, a special field trip is included once or twice during each KinderCamp session. These trips are included in the cost of camp. Campers will be transported on a coach bus, and we encourage parent chaperones.
You may enroll for as little as one session, or any number of sessions you choose, depending upon availability. Select the schedule that’s right for your family.
Cancellations with at least a 14-day notice will receive a camp credit of 50%. No refunds are provided, regardless of the reason.
A freshly prepared hot lunch is normally available for purchase when campers are on-site. Field trips occasionally include lunch, or we may ask you to send a sack lunch, or have your child bring cash to purchase lunch. Specific options and instructions are described under each excursion on our registration portal and parents will be reminded via email. If bringing a lunch from home, please label and date lunch boxes and water bottles. We have filtered water fountains for bottle refilling throughout the day.
Our online registration portal offers easy payment by ACH or credit card (3% surcharge). You may also choose to pay by check to the office. Check payments must be received within 5 days.
Cancellations with at least a 14-day notice will receive a camp credit of 50%. No refunds, regardless of reason.
Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis via our online registration portal only. Online registration begins at 10 AM on Friday, March 8. Spaces are limited, and camp does sell out every year. Early registration is encouraged to avoid any disappointment. Enrollment is accepted only when you complete the online checkout process fully, and acknowledge and agree to our terms and conditions.
We do not offer discounts for our summer programs.
Each of our sessions include attendance every day from the hours of 8:30 AM to 4 PM. An extended day option is available, for an additional fee, from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM for those needing additional hours.
Yes, each day is designed with hands-on activities that foster learning through math, science, art, and literacy.
Offsite field trips are included in each session and all teaching staff will be participating in order to keep low ratios. Should you decide not to have your child join the group on offsite field trips, you will need to make alternate arrangements for your child’s care, as there will be no care available on-site.
Our KinderCamp teaching staff work as a team. Campers are not assigned a permanent classroom or teacher during the summer. Instead, campers will have a rotating group schedule and will interact with all KinderCamp staff each day. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Mayra, our KinderCamp Coordinator, at mayra@turtlerockpreschool.com or call (949) 854-7611.