Summer camps open in East County

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District is offering four summer day camps this year: Crosstown Kids and Rancho Day camps in Simi Valley and Fun Oaks Summer Day and Fun Oaks Mini camps in Oak Park.

•Crosstown Camp, for children in kindergarten through third grade, is at Berylwood Park, 1955 Bridget Ave., Simi Valley. Crafts, water play, sports, games and field trips are some of the activities. On Wednesdays, campers meet at Rancho Simi Community Park for swimming.

•Rancho Day Camp, for thirdthrough sixth-graders, is at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. Campers swim, take field trips and participate in sports and games, crafts, music, drama and nature activities.

•Fun Oaks Mini Camp, for children ages 3 to 5, is at Red Oaks Elementary School in the After School Club trailer, 4857 Rockfield St., Oak Park. The camp offers weekly themes, special events, barbecues, water activities, nature studies, sports and crafts.

•Fun Oaks Summer Day Camp, for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, is at Mae Boyar Park, 130 Kanan Road, Oak Park. It offers older campers field trips in addition to the same activities as the mini camp.

Children may register for any number of weeks and for two- to threeday or four to fiveday programs. Some locations offer halfday camps.

Field trips include outings to the beach, zoo, skating, theme and water parks, bowling, laser tag and the California Science Museum.

Camps are open 6:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday through Aug. 24 in Simi Valley and through Aug. 17 in Oak Park. Planned activities are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For information, call (805) 584-4400.