Traditional (Without Field Trips) — Ages 4–11
Campers in this program participate in a variety of traditional day camp activities such as sports, games, arts & crafts and free play. All campers enjoy daily Free Swim throughout the week, except on Wednesdays. Campers in the Traditional Without Field Trips program do not go on weekly field trips, but instead do a variety of specialized activities on Wednesdays at camp.
The Traditional Without Field Trips program is limited to 60 campers per session.
Traditional (With Field Trips) — Ages 4–11
Campers in this program participate in a variety of traditional day camp activities such as sports, games, arts & crafts and free play. All campers enjoy daily Free Swim throughout the week, except on Wednesdays. All campers in the Traditional With Field Trips program go on weekly field trips on Wednesdays.
The Traditional With Field Trips program is limited to 66 campers per session.
Swim (With Field Trips) — Ages 4–11
Campers in this program will receive swimming instruction from certified instructors. Campers will be assigned levels based on experience and onsite testing on the first Monday of each session. No prior swim lesson experience required.
Campers will have swim instruction in the pool from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week. On Wednesdays, Swim Lesson Option campers will go on the weekly field trip and on Fridays they will participate in our weekly themed events and activities.
The Swim program is limited to 18 campers per session, and is an additional $45 per session.
Sports (With Field Trips) — Ages 6–11
Campers in this program will participate in a variety of different sport activities each week, and will have the opportunity to learn skills through practice and friendly games. All activities are supervised by Sunny Days Camp staff and Student Recreation Center staff.
Campers will have sports activities in the Student Recreation Center and Turf Field from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week. On Wednesdays, Sports option campers will go on the weekly field trip and on Fridays they will participate in our weekly themed events and activities.
Below is the tentative schedule of sport activities:
Week 1 — Basketball
Week 2 — Soccer
Week 3 — Volleyball
Week 4 — No options this week
Week 5 — Basketball
Week 6 — Soccer
Week 7 — Volleyball
Week 8 — Variety Week (Flag Football, Badminton, Field Hockey)
Week 9 — Variety Week (Softball, Flag Football, Field Hockey)
During the registration process, campers ages 6 to 7 and 10 to 11 are placed in groups according to age. For campers ages 8 to 9, parents have the option to place them in the 6 to 7 or 10 to 11 age group based on level and experience in the sport. All parents will also be asked to identify their camper’s level as beginner, intermediate or expert. This valuable information will help the staff provide appropriate instruction for all campers.
Feel free to contact the camp office at 818-677-3617 if you have any questions or would like more information about the Sports program.
The Sports program is limited to 18 campers per session, and is an additional $45 per session. Schedule subject to change.
Rock Climbing (With Field Trips) — Ages 6–11
Campers in this program will receive rock climbing instruction from certified instructors and will be able to practice on the rock climbing wall in our Student Recreation Center facility. Campers will be assigned levels based on experience and onsite testing on the first Monday of each session. No prior rock climbing experience required.
Campers will have rock climbing instruction in the Student Recreation Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday week. On Wednesdays, campers will go on the weekly field trip and on Friday they will participate in our weekly themed events and activities.
The Rock Climbing program is limited to 18 campers per session, and is an additional $45 per session.
Movement (With Field Trips) Ages 4–11
This summer we are excited to bring back our Movement option! This fun and active option will be available exclusively during sessions 5–8. Campers in this program will participate in a variety of instructor-led movement activities such as: Zumba®, salsa, hip-hop dance and breakdance. During session 8, campers will also prepare and practice for their performance in our annual Talent Show! No prior dance experience required.
Session 5 — Intro to Movement
Session 6 — Zumba/Salsa
Session 7 — Talent Show Prep
Session 8 — Hip-Hop/Breakdance
The Movement program is limited to 18 campers per session, and is an additional $45 per session.
Skills of Leadership (SOL) [With Field Trips] — Ages 12–14
Campers in this program receive instruction from an experienced counselor who will help guide them through an interactive leadership development program that teaches different life skills each week including: communication, responsibility, listening, teamwork and problem solving. SOL campers will also be challenged to assist counselors with the planning and coordination of various camp programs.
In addition to the all camp Wednesday field trips, SOL campers also go on their own field trips on Thursdays, except for Week 9.
The Skills of Leadership (SOL) program is limited to 30 campers per session, and is an additional $25 per session.
Junior Counselor Program
If an effort to provide leadership and growth opportunities for campers who have out grown our program, Sunny Days Camp offers a Junior Counselor (JC) program. JCs spend the summer enhancing their leadership skills while being role models for younger campers. They work very closely with Sunny Days Camp staff and are exposed to life skills such as leadership, supervision, time management and effective communication. JCs participate in helping counselors facilitate daily activities such as arts & crafts and sports.
This program is offered to High School students 15 to 17 years of age. It is a volunteer position and students can use this experience to fulfill community service hours that may be required by their school. All JCs will receive training prior to the start of camp and throughout the summer as well.
Campers that participate in the JC program receive a reduced rate of $150 per a week.
If you are interested in enrolling in our JC Program, please call the office at 818-677-3617 to schedule a phone interview.
Sessions Info
Sunny Days Camp has nine Full Day sessions available.
Session 1:
June 10 – 14
LAUSD’s last day of instruction is Tuesday, June 11. In addition to our Monday – Friday option, we will also offer a Wednesday – Friday option this week without a field trip for LAUSD families.
Session 2:
June 17 – 21
There will be no camp on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Session 3:
June 24 – 28
Session 4:
July 1 – 3
There will be no camp on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will also be no field trip this week.
Session 5:
July 8 – 12
Session 6:
July 15 – 19
Session 7:
July 22 – 26
Session 8:
July 29 – Aug. 2
Session 9:
Aug. 5 – 9
Hours & Schedule
Camp Operating Hours (Monday – Friday):
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Morning Care:
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Opening Circle:
9 – 9:30 a.m.
Morning Activities:
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Lunch:
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Free Swim & Non-Swim:
1:15 – 3 p.m.
Snack:
3 – 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Activities:
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Evening Care:
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Field Trips
All campers in the Traditional With Field Trips and other “With Field Trips” options go on weekly field trips on Wednesdays. All regular field trips leave camp at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. Below are the tentative dates and locations:
- Wednesday, June 12 — La Brea Tar Ips
- Wednesday, June 19 — No field trip
- Wednesday, June 26 — Underwood Family Farms
- Wednesday, July 3 — No field trip
- Wednesday, July 10 — El Capitan Theatre
- Wednesday, July 17 — Discovery Cube
- Wednesday, July 24 — Sherman Oaks Castle Park
- Wednesday, July 31 — Valley Ice Center
- Wednesday, Aug. 7 — California Science Center
Please note: all dates and locations are subject to change.
SOL Field Trips
In addition to the all camp Wednesday field trips, SOL campers also go on their own field trips on Thursdays, except for Week 9. All SOL field trips leave camp at 9 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Below are the tentative dates and locations.
- Thursday, June 13 — Los Angeles Zoo
- Thursday, June 20 — Harley's Bowl Simi Valley
- Thursday, June 27 — MB2
- Thursday, July 4 — No field trip
- Thursday, July 11 — Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
- Thursday, July 18 — CSUN Aquatic Center
- Thursday, July 25 — Ultrazone
- Thursday, Aug. 1 — Santa Monica Pier
Please note: all dates and locations are subject to change.
Staff Info
Sunny Days Camp is organized by full-time Student Recreation Center staff members who are dedicated to providing a safe and exciting camp experience. Counselors are all over the age of 18 and CSUN students, CPR and First Aid Certified and receive 30+ hours of training prior to camp. In addition, most of our counselors are child development majors.
Traditional & Options Pricing Info
Traditional Without Field Trips (per week)
Early Bird*: $300
Regular: $320
Late**: $345
Session 1 (June 10 –14)
Early Bird*: $210
Regular: $230
Late**: $255
LAUSD’s last day of instruction is Tuesday, June 11. In addition to our Monday – Friday option, we will also offer a Wednesday – Friday option this week without a field trip for LAUSD families.
Session 4 (July 1 – 3)
Early Bird*: $210
Regular: $230
Late**: $255
There will be no camp on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will also be no field trip this week and no options.
Traditional With Field Trips (per week)
Early Bird*: $345
Regular: $365
Late**: $390
Session 2 (June 17 – 21)
Early Bird*: $300
Regular: $365
Late**: $390
There will be no camp on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Session 4 (July 1 – 3)
Early Bird*: $210
Regular: $230
Late**: $255
There will be no camp on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will also be no field trip this week and no options.
Options with Field Trips — Movement, Rock Climbing, SOL, Sport and Swim (per week)
Early Bird*: $390
Regular: $410
Late**: $435
Siblings and CSUN students, faculty and staff receive a discounted full week price of $15 off per camper, per session.
Fees include all camp activities, extended care, daily lunch & snack, weekly field trips and a camp t-shirt.
A non-refundable/non-transferable $75 deposit, per session, is required at the time of registration to hold your child's place in our program.
*Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount and register before Thursday, March 14. No additional discounts may be combined with the Early Bird Discount promotion.
**Any and all remaining balances are due by Friday, May 3. Balances not paid in full by Friday, May 3 will be assessed a $25.00 late fee, and/or removal of camper from our program. No exceptions will be made.
Junior Counselor Price Info
Campers that participate in the JC program receive a reduced rate of $150 per a week. If you are interested in enrolling in our JC Program, please call the office at 818-677-3617 to schedule a phone interview. The fee includes all pre-camp training, camp activities, extended morning and afternoon care, swimming and a special JC camp t-shirt.
Payment Info
We accept cash, checks, money orders and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express). You can use your credit card online during the registration process, or at our cashier window, located on the 2nd floor of the Sol Center in the University Student Union. The cashier window is open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday – Friday. Please make checks out to University Student Union.
Payments sent by mail must include a copy of your child's online registration information. Mail payment to the address below:
Sunny Days Camp
University Student Union
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge, CA 91330-8272
Please contact us directly if you have any questions at 818-677-3617.
