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2012
CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAM FAIR
AAUW Oakland-Piedmont's 30th
Annual Children's Summer Program Fair
will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012
at the Scottish Rite Center
1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA
Camp Providers: Please email Mahal Watkins
to reserve your space for 2012 now.
Camp Providers: Sign in and Setup 11:00-1:00
Open to the Public at no charge 1:00-4:30
The Program Providers listed below had displays, information and representatives available at the 2011 Fair; this listing will be updated soon with our 2012 Providers. Please contact them if you are seeking a challenging, fun experience for your child!
| Academy Summer Program |
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Adventure Day Camp
A Traditional Summer Camp Experience
(925) 937-6500
www.adventuredaycamp |
Adventure Day Camp is a traditional day camp for children ages 4-14. In a low pressure, relaxed atmosphere, children gain confidence and skills in a wide range of summer camp activities. Activities include arts, sports, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, rock climbing, tennis, horseback riding, archery, drama, music, hiking, overnight campout, and much more. Children are assigned to small groups with one adult counselor. Home transportation is available from most areas including Oakland and Berkeley. |
| Adventure Times Summer Camp |
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| Aim High |
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| American Camp Association |
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KIDS for the BAY invites young scientists and outdoor enthusiasts ages 5 to 10 to join us for a fun-filled week of hands-on science in the outdoors, studying the local environment of the San Francisco Bay Area. Get ready for ecological investigation and scientific adventure! Locations are in Berkeley; sessions run from June through July.
Since 1992 KIDS for the BAY has provided hands-on environmental science programs for 48,000 elementary school aged children in the Bay Area, and this year we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of our summer camp program! |
| Aurora School Summer Camps |
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| Bay Area Shakespeare Camp |
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| Bladium Camps |
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Cal Youth & Outdoor Programs
Ages 4 to 16
University of California, Berkeley
June 13 – August 19
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! |
California Shakespeare Theater
701 Heinz Ave, Berkeley CA 94710
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Artistic Learning has programs for everyone. For youth ages 8-18, we offer summer camps from June-October. For youth ages 4-18 and adults, we offer theater classes year round. Some of our class offerings include Acting/Performance Workshop, Playshop, Audition, Improvisation, and Stage Combat. Each class is taught by a top-notch teacher and artist who combines best teaching practices with deep knowledge of a subject area. |
Camp Brushstrokes |
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| Camp Chrysalis |
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| Camp Edmo |
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Camp Elmwood
St. John’s Presbyterian Church
2727 College Ave., Berkeley 94705
(510) 845-6830 ex 13.
Ages 5-13.
Extended care until 5:30 p.m. |
Camp Elmwood, an urban adventure for ages 5-13 one week only August 8-12. Under the redwoods on the grounds of St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Avenue, Berkeley, 94705. 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Post session until 5:30 PM. Until 8:30 PM Friday for barbeque and program. Basketball, volleyball, skate board half pipe, ping pong, lawn games, art, music, drama, dance, science, cooking, swim-hike, values, community service, opportunities for leadership. Low cost, camperships available. Also Teen Leadership Camp, ages 13-18, for two weeks August 1-12. For information and applications go to www.stjohnsberkeley.org or call (510) 843-8469.
Click here for flyer. |
| Camp Gan Israel |
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Camp Kee Tov
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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 Kidd & Camp Sierra |
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| Camp Kupalani |
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Camp Mendocino |
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Camp Saklan |
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Camp Unalayee |
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| Camp Winnarainbow |
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| Cazadero Music Camp |
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Cook! Culinary Programs  |
COOK! Culinary Programs cultivate young peoples' abilities and passions through hands-on cooking. Classes are held in our dynamic commercial kitchen and led by our highly trained staff of chefs and teachers (plus special guests!). Join us for culinary adventures!
Visit our website for more information:
www.cookprograms.com or contact us at cook@pauldingandco.com 510-594-1104 |
| Cooking Round the World Camp |
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Dance Daze Summer Dance Camps
Dance Daze Summer Camps
2516 Blanding Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 523-2568 ext. 2
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The Dance Daze Summer Camps will offer children and teens a fun, enriching, professional experience in a youth-centered environment. Dancers will be immersed in technique, music, yoga, and performance classes 5 days per week, with a performance at the end of camp. Our nurturing environment is beneficial for beginning dancers and advanced dancers alike. Classes are taught by experienced dancers, with impressive resumes and a wealth of experience working with youth. We know your children will have a wonderful time. Register today!
Ages 9 through 12: June 20th – July 2nd
Ages 13 through 16: July 18th – July 30th
Email: info@dancedaze.org
www.DanceDaze.org |
DanceVersity
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! |
Doug's Drama
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Doug's Drama is again offering four, 2-week summer drama camps, now in our 22nd summer in the East Bay. Each session focuses on the production of a full- length play to be presented to the parents on the final evening of the session. In addition to rehearsing the play, the children do theater games, creative drama, and storytelling.
Camps this summer are in Oakland/Piedmont as well as one session in Orinda in early August.
More details and fees at www.dougsdrama.com or douglasrcole@sbcglobal.net |
| Downtown Berkeley YMCA |
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| Dragonfly Designs |
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East Bay Dance Center Summer Day Dance Camp
1318 Glenfield Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 336-3262 |
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! |
| Education Unlimited |
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| Emeryville Martial Arts |
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Escuela Bilingue International
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Join us at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI), the Bay Area’s first Spanish-English dual-immersion, independent school, for a summer of Spanish language and culture. In Spanish, your child will explore art, music, science, gardening, movement and dozens of other enriching and dynamic themes.
- For children ages 3-11
- No prior Spanish language required
For much more information on dates, costs, and camp descriptions, please visit our website. |
| Family Arts Bridge (FAB) Camp |
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| Family Resource Network |
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Fei Tian Academy of the Arts California |
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| Forest Footsteps |
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| Fusion Program |
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Girl Power Summer Drama Camp
Dimond Park , 3860 Hanly Rd, Oakland, CA 94602
https://securerw.oaklandnet.com/registrationmain.sdi
http://www.womanswill.org/next-classes |
Girlpower Drama Camps!
Women’s Will, an all-female Shakespeare company, is offering summer drama camps specifically for girls in partnership with the Oakland Parks and Recreation Department. These camps help develop confidence, independence, and leadership skills as well as being an awful lot of fun. Camps are Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3pm.?After camp care is available. Sign-up by March 31st to receive a 20% discount!
Dates:
Midsummer Dreamers (girls only,ages 8 -15)
July 11 -23
Magical Creatures
(boys and girls welcome, ages 5 - 7)
July 11-15/July 18-22 |
| Girl Ventures |
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| Girls Inc. of the Island City |
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| Girls on the Go |
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Glitter & Razz Productions
Contact us at 510.654.7166 or
info@glitterandrazz.com and visit www.glitterandrazz.com
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*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! |
Great Books Summer Program |
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Head Royce School
Head-Royce School
Summer Program
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
510-531-1300, ext. 2500
summer@headroyce.org |
We provide dynamic programs for both lower school (pre-k through 5th) and middle school (6th through 8th). Your child can join us for the morning or combine morning and afternoon programs for a complete day. At all levels we offer special opportunities for learning, play, and growth through a variety of options designed to improve skills, build confidence, and encourage new friendships and tons of fun as well. From the classroom to the fields, from the pool to the garden—this is an engaging program of the highest quality. |
| Jack Hyde Soccer Camp |
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| Jam Camp West, Rythmic Concepts |
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Kids in Motion Gymnastics Camp |
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Kids N Dance
3369 Mt. Diablo, Lafayette, CA 94549
Lafayette Studio (925) 284-7388
3840 Macarthur Blvd. Oakland, Ca 94619
Oakland Studio (510) 531-4400 |
This summer, we have dance and musical theater classes for pre-school to middle schoolers.
Dance Adventures (ages 3-5) 9:00-12:00
Campers explore weekly themes in a magical dance experience. Story dances are brought to life through costumes, props and crafts made daily. Dance Experience (ages vary) 1:00-5:00. Whether doing Hip-hop/Break Dancing, ballet, or tap (to name a few) dancers will refine dance moves and learn to improvise moves to music selections. All levels welcome. Little Musical Theater (ages 4-8) 1:00-5:50. For the child who loves to sing, dance and act. Campers learn a mini musical with all the costumes, lights, microphones and scenery in a supportive, stress free environment.
Musical Theater (incoming 1st-7th graders) 9:00-1:00 or 4:00 Extended care available. This is for campers ready for a slightly higher level of commitment to produce a polished production. Acting skills, projection techniques, development of character, accents, vocal techniques, and dance skills are explored. Summer productions are Hairspray, Aladdin, Annie, Bye Bye Birdy, Wicked and Mamma Mia. Swimming and outdoor activity field trips are offered in the afternoon |
Kindergarten Bootcamp |
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Kinetic Arts Center Summer Circo Camps |
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Mad Science of Mount Diablo
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The goal of Mad Science is to spark the scientific imagination of kids everywhere. Our summer camps and workshops provide students with hands-on experiences in a variety of science disciplines. We have a variety of topics available from Space to Dry Ice to the Human Body. For more information and booking please contact Mad Science of Mt. Diablo at 925-687-1900 or check us out on our website at www.madscience.org/mtdiablo. |
Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy
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Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy (MMLA) is a four-week, immersion based, language academy for middle and high school students that is modeled after Middlebury College’s Language Schools. We have the goal of providing a high-quality, world language immersion experience in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, and Spanish at eight sites around the United States for students of any ability. We teach world language and culture through traditional classroom experiences as well as project-based electives and co-curricular activities. |
Monkey Business Camp
Summer and School Break
Day Camp for Kids
monkeybusinesscamp.com
510-540-6025
Girls on the Go Camp
(510) 529-9332
www.girlsonthegocamp.com
office@girlsonthegocamp.com |
Summer and School Break Day Camps for kids, celebrating our 12th year! Daily projects in art, cooking, or science; gatherings with circle games and camp songs; explorations of Tilden's nature and animals; fun field games-banana tag, monkey ball, sharks and minnows; storytelling; weekly swimming/wading at Lake Anza ; Fun treasure hunts, pinatas, carnivals with games and prizes. Themes include Pirates, Outdoor Cooking, Mad Science, and Fabulous Fun. Also, we offer 2 special Drama/Performing Arts 2 wk long camps ending with a performance. Healthy, organic, local snacks served. Sites in Tilden Park during summer and Downtown Berkeley school sites during school breaks. Ages 5-10, with additional programs for pre-k, ages 3-4, and youth leadership, ages 11 and up. Basic Hours are 8:30-3:30, ext. care from 8-6. Check website for Winter, February and Spring break dates, more info and to Register: 510-540-6025 www.monkeybusinesscamp.com |
| Mountain Camp |
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Music Discovery Workshop |
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NOCCS Rocks Summer Camp
Grades K-3 & 4-6
1000 42nd St. Oakland, CA 94608
www.noccs.org/summercamp |
NOCCS Rocks Camp is a summer camp that provides kids with many options for a fun and engaging summer. At camp, kids will have opportunities to participate in inquiry-based projects while also spending time outdoors playing games and participating in hands-on activities. Kids will work in grade level cohorts on play-based activities and academic explorations. Our exciting classes lined up for this summer include Play-Well Legos, Painting & Puppets, Edible Science, Hogwarts Academy, Hero Training Camp, Algebra Readiness, Guerrilla Gardening and much more! Please visit our website for session descriptions and registration forms: www.noccs.org/summercamp.
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Oakland Barracuda Aquatics
www.oaklandbarracudas.com |
The purpose of the Oakland Barracuda Aquatics is to empower athletes of all ages to reach their potential in life through the positive values of competitive swimming. The program provides a supportive environment based on building self-esteem, showing respect for others, and establishing discipline and teamwork. Athletes learn the value of identifying and pursuing goals.
The Oakland Barracuda Aquatics is dedicated to diversity and accessibility to all members of our community. We have scholarships available on a as need basis. We also have been associated with the local Special Olympics training program, using our Senior group to assist in the training of the Special Olympic athletes. |
| Oakland Hills Tennis Camp |
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Oakland Parks and Recreation Summer Programs
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 3330
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 238-PARK
City of Oakland, Office of Parks and Recreation |
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!" |
| Oakland Unified School District Summer Programs |
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OBG Adventure Camps |
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| Parents Press |
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| Park Day Summer Arts Camp |
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Peace Camp |
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| Photomath |
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Quantum Camp |
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Quest Therapeutic Camp |
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Renaissance School
Maina K. Howard, Community Development
The Renaissance School
http://www.TheRenaissanceSchool.org
3668 Dimond Ave., Oakland, CA 94602
510.531.8566 (o) 510.531.8055 (f) |
The Renaissance School Summer Camps
(age 4 years-12 years).
Spanish, Art, Soccer, Capoeira, Math, Music, Basketball, Cooking, Gymnastics Fun!
Welcome to The Renaissance School Summer Camps! Each Summer, we offer children and their parents the opportunity to choose from a variety of sports, scientific adventures, and different cultural and art experiences. By offering a six week 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. Our camps are run by our school’s teachers. We offer a Montessori curriculum in the morning (as early as 7:30am) and camps in the afternoon from 1:30pm to 3:30pm. If you choose, your child may be at our school until 6:00pm each day. We look forward to serving the needs of your family this summer. |
| Rhythmix Cultural Works |
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| Rockin' & Rollin' Performing Arts Group |
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Roleplay Workshop
Roleplay Workshop
Program Location:
4014 Piedmont Ave.; Oakland Ca
Mailing address: 925 39th St.
Oakland, CA. 94608-3860
phone: 510.654.3582
email: mail@roleplay-workshop.com
web: www.roleplay-workshop.com |
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.
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Roughing It Day Camp |
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| ShuRen International School |
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Stage Door Conservatory
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. M - F, with aftercare to 6:00 p.m. Sessions 2 - 6 weeks long beginning June 20. INFO: 510-521-6250 or stagedoorconservatory@yahoo.com.
www.stagedoorconservatory.org |
STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY offers children the opportunity to experience the joys of musical theater and performance, whatever their level of prior experience. Based in North Berkeley for 15 years, we offer three camps including Kids on Stage (grades 3 – 5/four consecutive two-week sessions beginning June 27), On Broadway (grades 5 – 9/one six-week session beginning June 20) and Teens on Stage (grades 8 – 12/one six-week session beginning July 5). Instruction in singing, acting, dancing, costuming and stage craft. Campers rehearse and perform in a musical play, learning to express their own unique "spark" as a performer. This year, our older campers will perform "Hairspray'' and ''Les Miserables - School Edition” while younger actors will perform in plays like ''Free to Be – You and Me.” Tuition is $325/week however we have also allocated funds to to provide FINANCIAL AID to 36 children from financially stressed families attend our summer programs at no to low cost.
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Steve and Kate's Camp
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Founded in 1980. Now in 18 Bay Area locations.
Campers Choose Activities. Parents Buy Days and Use Them Anytime.
Steve & Kate's Camp conforms to kids. Not the other way around. Campers choose from activities including Filmmaking, Culinary Arts, Sewing, Bungee Jumping, Bumper Cars and Basketball.
Maximum flexibility and convenience with three ways to play:
1. Day Pass - Buy any number of days and use them anytime. Unused days are fully refunded; 2. The 20-Day Bundle - Just enough to get in the groove; 3. All-Summer Membership - One fee covers the whole summer.
Fees include all hours from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, organic lunch, snacks and drinks.
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Sylvan Learning |
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| Take My Word For It Creative Writing Camp |
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This Land is Your Land Summer Day Camp
Sarah’s Science presents
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
Summer Day Camp
21525 Knoll Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: (510) 581-3739
Fax: (510) 581-6144
Email: sarah@sarahscience.com
Website: www.sarahscience.com
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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. |
| Treasure Island Sailing Center |
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| Tree Frog Treks |
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Urban Adventure Camps is unique week-long day camp for children ages 8-15. Camp begins each morning at Rockridge Bart in Oakland where campers meet their group and begin their day’s adventure. Groups visit museums, parks, galleries, and various other urban attractions and city centers. Public transportation is used to travel between locations, thereby developing the campers’ knowledge and confidence when travelling within a city. Each session focuses on one of the following subject areas: physical science, natural science, history and art. Camp runs weekly from June 13 – August 19.
www.urbanadventurecamps.com
info@urbanadventurecamps.com |
| YMCA Camp Jones Gulch |
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| YMCA Camp Loma Mar |
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| YMCA Camp Ravencliff |
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YMCA Downtown Oakland |
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Young Actors' Theatre Camp |
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| Young Writers Camp |
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| Zoo Camp at the San Francisco Zoo |
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