Knock Around Camps

Knock Around Camp offers Knock Around Variety Camp for ages 5-12. The camp blends scheduled activities with free-time play, and activities include swimming, arts and crafts, gymnastics, science, rock climbing, and camp games.

Programs

• Knock Around Variety Camp — 5-12 · Blends scheduled activities with free-time play; activities include swimming, arts and crafts, gymnastics, science, rock climbing, and camp games.
• Beach Camp — 8+ · Located next to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography; campers may take surf lessons, hike to tide pools, learn basics of marine biology, build sand castles, and play on the beach.
• Gymnastics Camp — 6+ · Held in the gymnastics facility in the Main Gym south balcony; campers are also included in other camp games, events, and swimming in the indoor natatorium pool.
• Archery Camp — 8+ · Teaches archery skills and teamwork in a safe, monitored environment; archery equipment is provided.
• Robotics Camp — 8+ · Campers learn basic programming while building a robot made of Legos.
• Aquatics Camp — 8+ · Camp focus is on fun and games in the pool; campers may do inner-tube water polo, diving lessons, kayak jousting, stroke practice, and pool games.
• Dance Camp — 7+ · Campers learn combinations inspired by hip hop, jazz, contemporary, Musical Theater, and more.
• Fine Arts Camp — 7+ · In partnership with the UC San Diego Craft Center; activities include craft exploration, fiber art, clay handbuilding, jewelry/beadwork, mixed media with wood, and mixed media with painting.
• Fantasy/Sci-Fi Camp — 7+ · Includes Magic or Dungeons and Dragons and medieval-like role play.
• Fencing Camp — 7+ · The Jr. Musketeers program teaches the sport of fencing to all levels; equipment is provided.
• Outdoor Adventures Camp — 7+ · Activities include rock-climbing, gardening, hiking, and basic outdoor skills.
• Racquet Sports Camp — 7+ · Non-competitive camp introducing tennis, pickleball, and badminton; pickleball and badminton racquets are provided and some tennis racquets are available.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–15 years old

Last updated September 13, 2026.