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Whether in the back yard, an overnight camp or day camp, camping is an adventure for our children.

When we look at all the wonderful camps and summer classes we think fondly of the summers of our youth and just a little wistfully wish we were kids once more. It's  time to start filling out those registration forms and signing up for swim lessons.  

Camp is about experiencing something new, creating memories and making new friends. Most day camps are offered on a weekly basis and some offer a daily rate. Many offer scholarships for families in need. Children as young as 3 can enjoy half day and full day programs and teens can find day, overnight camps, counselor in training (CIT) programs.

Go online to our A-Z SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY to find detailed descriptions and contact information.

If you know of a camp we have missed, let us know! Click on the camp ads below to reach their websites and you will be delighted with the quality programs available. 

Have fun planning a great summer! Parmalee

photos courtesy of Frontier Ranch and Mount Madonna.

Annual park passes are now available in our ParkStore Online! By purchasing your annual passes through us, a substantial part of the proceeds stay local to support our Santa Cruz County State Parks and Beaches.

There are two passes available via our website: The Surf Explorer Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass provides access to most California State Parks, State Recreation Areas and State Beaches that collect a vehicle day use fee. The Surf Explorer Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass is valid for 12 months from the month purchased.

The new 150 Year Commemorative Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass is a great value for frequent visitors of many of the premiere destination parks. The 150th Commemorative Annual Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass is valid for 12 months from the month purchased.

As a special celebration of the 150th Anniversary, purchasers of the 150th Commemorative Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass will also receive a Historian Passport Annual Pass. 

Purchasing your pass through our website benefits Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks!

Click here to order your pass in time for Summer!

There's nothing quite like watching a classic movie on the beach with the world-famous Giant Dipper Rollercoaster lights twinkling overhead and the smell of Kettlecorn, hot dogs, and salt water taffy filling the air! 

Bring the family and your blanket or low back chair and join us for these classic hits!

TWO FREE SHOWS EACH FRIDAY!  6:30pm and 8:30pm on the Beach Bandstand!

Rock out to Top 40 bands from the '70s, '80s, and early '90s FREE on the beach bandstand.

ENJOY THE SHOWS!

Twilight Concerts  on  Wednesdays, June  - August,  6 to 8 p.m.

Twilight Concerts serves up live music on the beach on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair and relax. No alcohol or glass bottles permitted.
 
June 11,  Big City Revue, 70s to today, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

June 15, 2014 Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 11:00am

June 18,  Pounders, Rock & Hip hop, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

June 25, Shane Dwight, Blues, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

June 29, 2014 Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 11:00am

July 2,  Samba Da, Salsa, reggae, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

July 6, 2014 Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 11:00am

July 9,  Joint Chiefs, Soul, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

July 16,  Beach Cowboys, Rock, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

July 20, 2014 Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 11:00am

July 23,  Mark Russo and the Classy Cats, Big Band, Jazz & Latin, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

July 30,  Extra Large, Funky rock, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

August 3, 2014 Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 11:00am

August 6,  Tsunami, Rock, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

August 13,  Brad Wilson, Rock & Blues, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

August 17, 2014 Sunday Art and Music at the Beach 11:00am

August 20,  Mambo Tropical, Salsa, latin, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

August 27,  Digbeats, Rock, Twilight Concert 6 p.m.

The 2014 Summer Movie Express runs for 9 weeks with select titles playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Please see your local theatre for program start date. Admission to these films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1 and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. 

http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express

Starting June 1, Start Times 10am

A - Z Summer Camps