The Academy

(510)  549-0605
theacademyk-8.com

The Academy offers summer programs of academics and recreation. Morning classes focus on improving students’ Math and English skills. Afternoon recreation classes include drama, arts and crafts, ceramics, swimming, science, and Friday fieldtrips! We offer full daycare services as well a morning program for children starting Kindergarten in the Fall.

Visit our website or call to schedule a tour.
Summer Program brochures are now available!

Adventure Day Camp

Adventure Time

Alameda Recreation and Park Dept.

Alameda Recreation and Park Dept.

Bay Area Girls Rock Camp

Bay Area Shakespeare Camp

Bentley School

summer theatre intensive

Dreaming of summer already? Register now for Summer Theatre Intensive.

Session 1 for grades 6–8 will be held June 22–July 17.

Session 2 for grades 9–12 will be held July 20–August 14.

Cal Youth & Outdoor Program

Ages 4 to 16
Session dates: June 15– August 21
University of California, Berkeley
510.643.CAMP
www.oski.org

For over 49 years, Cal Youth Camps have served the Bay Area community. Our camps offer exposure to a variety of activities and sports in a less competitive environment. We design our programs to provide kids with a summer season full of adventure, friendship, confidence building, and fun.

We offer both focused single-activity programs and “sampler” multi-activity programs. Our camp line up includes activities such as swimming, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball, gymnastics, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rock climbing, skateboarding, science, drama, art and nature.  

Go Bears!

Camp Chrysalis

Camp Elmwood

Camp Elmwood,

St. John’s Presbyterian Church

2727 College Ave., Berkeley 94705

(510) 845-6830 ex 13.

Ages 5-13.

One week only Aug. 10-14, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., until 8:30 p.m. Friday for family barbeque and program. Extended care until 5:30 p.m.

Basketball, volley ball, skateboard half pipe, art, music, drama, dance, swim-hike, community service, opportunities for leadership. Our theme this year: Happiness. What is it and how can we pursue it?  We will explore our theme through role play, drama, art, music, shared experiences, and stories of people who have brought happiness to others. We will seek to live together for one week in a happy, fun filled, non-competitive environment. Camperships available as needed. Kids together, having fun, sharing skills, helping others. Teen Counselor program for ages 13-18. www.stjohnsberkeley.org.

Camp Elmwood

Camp Elmwood’s Teen Leadership Camp

St. John’s Presbyterian Church

2727 College Ave., Berkeley 94705

(510) 845-6830 ex 13.

Ages 13-18.

Aug. 3-7, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., until 8:30 p.m. Friday for teen party.

Training for leadership in life and in camp activities including sports, music, drama, dance, art, skateboarding, community service. Our week will include a one day beach trip including a chance to try surfing. We will plan and host a party for other teens Friday evening August 7. Everyone who successfully completes Teen Leadership will be invited to be a Teen Counselor for Camp Elmwood August 10-14. This is a free program. Teen Counselors at Camp Elmwood August 10-14 receive an honorarium of $50.00 in appreciation of their service. www.stjohnsberkeley.org.

Erê is an Afro-Brazilian term for the “spirit” or “soul” of children. At Camp Erê direct, hands on experiences with Brazilian artforms are designed to energize the spirit of each child.  Every camper will participate in a variety of activities – including capoeira, brazilian folkloric dance, costume & instrument making, drumming, and storytelling -  that will spark their sense of discovery, creativity, and wonder. Camp Erê is designed for youth 6-13 years old.  Weekly sessions are offered June 15th, June 22nd, and July 6th running from 9am – 4pm.  Camp Erê is a collaboration between BrasArte and Capoeira Arts Foundation.

Camp Kee Tov

Camp Kee Tov continues its tradition of 40 years of excellence in day-camping with a special ruach (Kee Tov spirit) all its own. Our programming and traditions have inspired thousands of campers from a diverse cross-section of our community, welcoming a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, families and faiths. We look forward to seeing you at one of the sessions listed to the left. 

Camp Tawonga

Camp Tawonga

131 Steuart Street, Suite 460

San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: (415) 543-2267 x114

Fax: (415) 543-5417

www.tawonga.org

Located at the doorstep of Yosemite National Park, on the middle fork of the Tuolumne River, on 160 acres in the Stanislaus National Forest, Camp Tawonga has been a leader in Jewish camping since 1925. Campers attend summer sessions at our Yosemite location, or can choose one of our Teen Adventure Quests that travel throughout Yosemite, Canada, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southwest. Teens can also apply for leadership programs, like staff in training or Tawonga's Teen Service Learning trip to Israel, a four week trip combining service, travel, and learning. Call (415)543-2267 or visit www.tawonga.org for more information. 

Space Explorer's Summer Camp 2009

All Star Edition

July 6 - 31,  9am - 4pm

Take your child far while staying clost to home this summer.  Blast off on an "ed-venture" that will be remembered for a lifetime. 

The All-Star Edition offers a summer packed full of space and science exploration, hikes in the Redwoods, planetarium and theater shows, and exciting outdoor activities to burn off that summer energy.  All activities are specifically targeted to meet your child's academic level.  We have assembled our best camps into fourthemed weeks for campers entering grades 1-8.  visit www.chabotspace.org.

Every day has a fairytale beginning and ending at Children’s Fairyland summer day camp. Our richly imaginative one-week program for kids ages 5 (kindergarten) through 10 combine theater, stories, arts and crafts, and playtime in our ten-acre storybook theme park. Each week we focus on tales from a different country, and every week ends with the children performing a show based on one of those tales.

City of Berkeley Park, Recreation and Waterfront Dept.

(510) 981-5150

1410 D 62nd Street, Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 594-1104

Danceversity World Dance

Location: Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center

  1317 San Pablo Ave. , Berkeley

Hannah Romanowsky

415-794-7463

www.danceversity.com

The Danceversity World Dance summer program provides instruction in cultural dance forms, including Middle-Eastern, Indian, Balinese, African, Polynesian, Caribbean, South American, and European folk dance techniques.

With a superb team of skilled instructors participants are inspired to explore new movement styles while gaining a wider perspective of the rich diversity represented in the world's dance traditions.  Each week culminates in an exciting student showcase performance.

Ages 7-17 are welcome and the only requirement is a passion for dance!  Camp Dates: 4 weeks in August. 

East Bay Dance Center

Our new, expanded facility is a large hall conveniently located in the Glenview area right off Park Blvd. We have three fullyy-equipped dance studios, an indoor and outdoor stage and a fenced courtyard/lunch area on a quiet street.  Our caring staff has many years of dance and teaching experience. We are sure your child will have wonderful time with us. Enrollment is limited and camp is very popular, so REGISTER TODAY!

Edventure More!

Ask about special discounts for museum members, Early Bird Specials, and multiple week discounts.

Camp "Edmo" features fun, hands-on activities designed by the Bay Area's best kid museums: Exploratorium , CA Academy of Sciences, Museum of Children 's Art, Zeum and the YMCA. Professional instructors and college counselors lead entering K-5 campers through daily hands-on Art, Science, and Recreation stations plus silly camp games, songs & skits. Older campers (3-5th grade) can also enroll in new Animation sessions. Extended Care available. A healthy, delicious Kid Chow hot lunch included every day! 7 SF, Marin and East Bay locations.

Edventure Tech's middle school digital media arts camp features weekly sessions designed and staffed in partnership with the Bay Area's premier tech organizations, Zeum and the Bay Area Video Coalition. Entering 5th-9th grade campers work side-by-side with professionals in the field to create their Digital Movies, Music, 2-D Comic or 3-D Clay Animation projects.

Family Resource Network

About our Camps...

Bothin, Deer Lake, Hidden Falls, Skylark Ranch, and Sugar Pine resident camps, and Camp Metro day camp!

Exciting and Fun activities to build self-esteem, enhance teamwork, develop skills, and increase awareness towards our environment.

Each camp offers girls a unique place for self-discovery, laughter, and per-sonal growth.

Girls Inc. Summer Camp 2009 is for girls entering 1st through 9th grade (and at least 6 years old).

Summer camp is June 22 through August 14. And, after diligent research and analysis, we’ve reformatted the camp to better serve girls and families. Camp will be a full day format, from 9am-4pm for just $120 per week, with am and pm extended care options for girls entering 1st through 6th grades. We’re offering many of the same fantastic classes as past years with a new look and feel.

Glitter & Razz Productions

Contact us at 510.654.7166 or

info@glitterandrazz.com and visit www.glitterandrazz.com

*Glitter & Razz Productions* is a company dedicated to the creativity and learning of the modern family based in the Rockridge district of Oakland, CA. Owned & operated by Lynn Johnson & Allison Kenny, partners in life and business, we produce original shows and events, offer creative products, host birthday parties, and lead innovative learning events for children, youth, parents, families, and professionals. We believe in the magic & power of theater & we take having fun seriously!

Head Over Heels

Head Over Heels Gymnastics & Circus Arts
4701 Doyle Street, Building F
Emeryville, CA 94608
phone: 510-655-1265
fax: 510-594-1997
info@hohgymnastics.com

Head Over Heels Gymnastics & Circus Arts, a 501(c)(3) organization, has provided positive athletic experiences to toddlers, children, teens, and adults since 1997.  Our mission is to instill a life-long love of being physically active in our students.  HOH programs include recreational and competitive gymnastics, recreational and performance circus arts, trampoline, and martial arts.  We also offer seasonal camps, birthday parties, field trips, Parent’s Night Out, and circus performances.  Have you found yourself faced with too many teacher development days?  Bring us five kids and we will make a camp.

Head-Royce School

ID Tech Camps

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Visit www.internalDrive.com

or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324)

for details and specials.

Lair of the Golden Bear

Lango Summer Camp in Spanish

Lango offers summer camps throughout the Bay Area. 

1.888.44.LANGO

Camp Lango is a terrific way for kids ages 4-9 to have a summertime blast while learning Spanish!  Every day is packed with crazy games, cultural arts & craft activities, team competitions, and

Solamente Español Spanish immersion activities - guaranteed to improve kids' Spanish whether they're just starting our of have been learning for years.  We offer half, full and extended day camp options. 

Our programs offer unique opportunities for kids to discover friendships, to develop bonds with caring adults and youth leaders, and to uncover the treasures of their surroundings. We serve organic snacks everyday. We are thrilled to be celebrating our 11th year!! Summer Camp Sites: Berkwood Hedge School ( Berkeley ), Tilden Park ( Berkeley ), Roberts Park ( Oakland ).  Ages 5-10.  Youth leadership-ages 11-15.  Dates: June 15-Aug 28; Hours: 8:00-6:00pm.  Creating a supportive, fun community through arts, outdoor play, song, and games. Emphasis on imagination and wackiness! Bi-weekly and weekly themes, e.g. Woodworking, Cooking, Drama, Sports and Art, Animalia, Mad Science, Eco-Adventures, Mosaic and Jewelry Making!   Monkey Business also offers Girls on the Go Camp, specifically designed to meet the emotional and developmental needs of girls ages 9 to 13.

CITY OF OAKLAND PARKS & RECREATION

The City of Oakland Office of Parks and Recreation (OPR) offers a wide variety of spring and summer camps, recreation activities and programs, including sports, cultural and performing arts, boating and aquatics, community gardening, and many more! OPR is committed and dedicated to offering quality services, activities, and programs to all Oakland residents and visitors. With 27 recreation sites, 140 parks and playgrounds, 54 ball fields, 50 tennis courts, nine community gardens, seven outdoor swimming pools, three public golf courses, and a host of other facilities, there are tons of opportunities to "Come Out and Play the OPR Way!"

Pacific Boychoir camps encourage having fun in music lessons, and having fun outdoors and in other traditional camp acticities including

• swimming
• hiking
• baseball
• soccer
• arts and crafts
• campfires
• skit night

The Renaissance School Summer Camps  (age 4 years-12 years)

Spanish-Art-Soccer-Capoeira-Math-Music-Basketball-Cooking-Gymnastics

Fun!

We offer children and their parents an opportunity to choose from a variety of sports, scientific, cultural, language and art experiences. By offering a six-week Summer Camp program with the flexibility of signing up for one or two week increments, we address the individual needs of families  and their vacation plans. You may choose as few or as many weeks as you wish, so that your child may have a varied and rich experience. We look forward to serving the needs of your family and providing a fun, rewarding experience for your child this summer!

ROLEPLAY WORKSHOP

(Ages 10-18)

Since 1989, the Roleplay Workshop has offered the unique Abantey roleplay programs for youth, promoting student self esteem, problem solving skills, creativity and social skills. The program uses an interactive storytelling game to teach real life skills in a creative, imaginary setting. Workshops are led by an adult game master who provides a supportive mentoring environment. The staff are experienced with students with a variety of learning styles. 

We offer week long summer day camps, after school programs, weekend programs, school holiday programs and special event programs.

Contact Becky Thomas at  (510) 654-3582 or mail@roleplay-workshop.com.

Camp is for girls, ages 9-12, and will be held at Tehiyah Day School in El Cerrito.

See www.takemywordforit.net for more info.

THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND Summer Day Camp for children ages 5 to 15 blends the exciting science and nature studies developed by Sarah Shaffer, with art, music, hiking, swimming, and outdoor games. Our goal is for every child to have a summer filled with outrageous fun in a beautiful, wild, natural setting. We say, "No child left indoors!"

Each week your child will work on two hands-on projects per day related to our weekly themes, which include Catapults and Castles: Medieval Science, Crazy Color Contraptions, Terrific Transformers, and Rockin' Robots.  Camp runs June 16 to August 29 at Roberts Regional Park in Oakland and Tilden Park in Berkeley , and July 7 to August 15 at Little Hills Ranch in San Ramon.

21+Kids Camp is a five to six week intensive theatrical experience for your artists.  Our students will learn and perform a full two-act musical and father the fundamental skills necessary to become disciplined performing artists.  We try to create the most professional environment possible for our students built on hard work and dedication, but also have fun doing what they love.