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2008 CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAM FAIR
AAUW Oakland-Piedmont hosted
the 26th Annual Children's Summer Program Fair
on Sunday, March 9, 2008.
Please contact the Program Providers listed below if you are seeking a challenging and fun experience for your child!
| The Academy |
(510) 549-0605 |
The Academy is an independent, coeducational school for students in Kindergarten through Eighth grades. We offer a traditional academic program in a nurturing atmosphere for students who are motivated and eager to learn.
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. |
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| Adventure Day Camp | 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. | ||
| Alameda Recreation and Park Dept. |
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Alameda Recreation and Park Department works with all sectors of the community to provide services and give opportunities for citizen input regarding leisure services and facilities. Our goal is to improve the quality of community life by developing values, life skills and experiences that lead to socially responsible and productive lives. Please click on our link to explore all the programs and recreational opportunities for children and adults of all ages in the Island City. | |
| Aurora School | * | ||
| Bay Area Shakespeare Camp |  |
Bay Area Shakespeare Camps provide a fun and creative environment where kids ages 7-18 get into the act! Camps will accommodate new performers as well as those with experience. Sessions are led by trained and experienced teaching artists (working actors, stage managers, directors, and designers), who have been trained for Shakespeare Camps. Camps meet for two-weeks, Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, with optional aftercare at most locations until 5:30 pm. Campers stage a mini-Shakespeare play, for an audience of family and friends, on the final day of camp. For more information visit www.sfshakes.org/camp/index.html or call 415-558-0888 / email: sfshakes@sfshakes.org |
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| Bentley School | Bentley’s Advanced Studies Program is an enrichment program for talented students who are looking to deepen their studies in a research centered environment. This summer students have the opportunity to be inspired by a series of academically challenging and exciting classes taught by Bentley’s talented faculty. Classes include Creative Writing, Ecology Research, and Oral Histories of the Bay Area to name a few. Students also have the opportunity to take a workshop in Parliamentary Debate or a Performing Arts class that will include the production of a musical. Register for classes on-line at our website. | ||
| Berkeley Montessori School |
Berkeley Montessori School’s Build, Create, Explore the Bay Summer Camp 1310 University Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 665-8800, ext. 162. |
Ages 6-18. One week sessions, from June 23-August 29, offer morning workshops (at both the elementary and middle school levels) exploring a variety of fun and dynamic visual, creative, and culinary arts. Afternoon workshops include an array of sports, games, and a weekly swimming trip to a nearby pool. Every Friday, the whole camp enjoys bay area field trips (Berkeley Marina, Tilden, museums, biking, rock climbing and more!) Two weeks of High School Culinary Arts offered as well. Visit www.bmsonline.org/program-extended.php for a registration form. Camp director: Liz Heck lheck@bmsonline.org |
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| Black Pine Circle | * | ||
| Bridging the Gap |
Assessment and remediation for children K-3, specializing in early identification and remediation of children with reading and spelling difficulties. integrating Lindamood-Bell |
Bridging the Gap: First Grade Reading Readiness Bridging the Gap is a game and activity oriented program for graduating kindergartners entering first grade. It is designed for children who would benefit from a summer “tune-up”, including children with special learning or language needs. Dr. Ariel Lenchner will be conducting a series of 2 two-week classes, July 7-17th, and July 21-31st, for small groups of kindergarten graduates focusing on skills most useful for first grade success. Children are grouped according to skill level following a free assessment. You can enroll your child in either the morning 9:00 – 10:30 or the 4:00 – 5:30 afternoon group. Download an application at www.EarlyLiteracyWizard.com |
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| California Adventure Camps |
California Adventure Camps offer Traditional and Adventure, Skateboard, Teen Leadership, Tackle Football, Baseball Summer Day Camps and a High Adventure Sierra Overnight Camp also, for ages 4 ½ - 18. |
Special Features: Bay Area Explorers is an exclusively mobile, exciting and fun exploration of all the Bay Area summer fun spots. Ages 6-16 Skateboard Camp for ages 6-16 Summer Fun Traditional Day Camp, Ages 4 ½ - 13 High Adventure Sierra Overnight Camp for Ages 10 – 18 And many other exciting, fun, educational and rewarding summer opportunities. |
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| Cal Youth & Outdoor Program |
Ages 4 to 16 |
For over 48 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!! |
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| Camp AYM |
Tonya Marie Amos |
Teens 12- 17 years June 16th- June 28th, Mon- Fri, 1:30-4:00pm The Malaya Center- Pleasant Hill, CA Early Registration by May 31st- $350, sibling discount 10% Camp Aym is a program for teens taught by Aspire Pilates Center, Yoga Sol and The Malaya Center For Health & Healing. Teens receive daily instruction in Pilates and Yoga which will increase their strength, flexibility, and balance while improving posture and focus. Students benefit from guest speakers on Nutrition and receive weekly Sports and Shiatsu massage. Inspiring teens to AYM for positive change through Pilates, Yoga, Nutrition & Massage. Contact: The Malaya Center (925) 726-0300, www.CampAym.com |
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| Camp Chrysalis |
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Camp Chrysalis is a summer, overnight nature camp for 8-17 year olds. We offer ecology studies, crafts, woodworking and more in a supportive and caring community of learners and teachers, specializing in California’s rich natural environments:
Camp Chrysalis is a special overnight experience for first-timers as well as a deeper adventure for older campers. We have been an independent enterprise and East Bay “secret” nurturing children for twenty-six years. |
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| Camp Edventure More! |
Ask about special discounts for museum members, Early Bird Specials, and multiple week discounts.
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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. |
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| Camp Elmwood | * | ||
| Camp Kee Tov | * | ||
| Camp Lango Summer Camp in Spanish | Lango offers summer camps throughout the Bay Area. 1.888.44.LANGO |
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| Camp Ocean Pines |
Camp Ocean Pines 1473 Randall Drive Cambria, CA 93428 (805) 927-0254 |
Does your child love the ocean? Kids age 8-15 enjoy classic summer adventures, exploring beaches, making new friends, seeing new places! Great counselors insure personal attention and safety. Students can choose from 5 weeks of camp, including two week long campouts in Big Sur and Morro Bay. Our new cabins (bathroom/shower inside) hold 8 campers and 2 counselors. Excellent meals are served with an ocean view in our lodge. Accredited by the ACA, we maintain a 1:4 staff to student ratio. Our staff lifeguards are well trained to provide safe and memorable ocean adventures. Jr. Counselor program for ages 16-17. |
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| Camp Saklan | * | ||
| Camp Tawonga |
Camp Tawonga 131 Steuart Street, Suite 460 San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: (415) 543-2267 x114 Fax: (415) 543-5417 |
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.
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| Catalina Island Camps |
Tom Horner Catalina Island Camps PO Box 94146 Pasadena, CA 91109 626-296-4040 |
Catalina Island Camps provides unique opportunities for campers to develop life long skills in a fun and cooperative group living environment. Boys and girls entering 2nd through 11th grades enjoy 1,2 or 4 week sessions at Howlands Landing on the west end of Catalina Island. Activities include sailing, skin diving, kayaking, water-skiing, tubing, arts and crafts, high ropes course, target sports, climbing tower, gardening, photo journalism and hiking. For more information call us at 800-696-2267 or visit www.catalinaislandcamps.com for information or to enroll on line. | |
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| Danceversity World Dance |
Location: Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center 1317 San Pablo Ave. , Berkeley Hannah Romanowsky 415-794-7463 |
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 |
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| Digital Media Academy | * | ||
| Downtown Berkeley YMCA | * | ||
| East Bay Dance Center | * | ||
| Ethnic Arts Institute | 2008 Summer Performing Arts & Culture Camp 3131 Union Street, Oakland |
ETHNIC ARTS INSTITUTE The 2008 Summer Performing Arts & Culture Camp is a fun-filled half-day program offering art, dance, song & percussion and traditional crafts for children ages 8 to 16 years. Campers of all artistic abilities will awaken to their own creative expression while learning art and culture from the Americas, Caribbean, West Africa and Polynesia. Families may register for the complete 9-week program ($600), take any of the 3-week sessions individually ($250) or attend week-by-week ($75)! Lunch is provided and full day options are available through our partner, City of Oakland Parks and Recreation, for an additional fee. Register Online at www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs |
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| Family Resource Network |
A parent-directed community-based organization that benefits children with disabilities or special health care needs and their families. Please visit us at www.frnoakland.org for more information or at (510) 547-7322. |
We provide support, information and referral, advocacy, and training to families in Alameda County who have children with disabilities from birth to age 22. Our trained peer-parent staff members answer common questions regarding a child’s disability, offer guidance through complicated services systems, help to locate community resources, and provide emotional support. All services are free and provided in English and Spanish. The Family Resource Network offers a number of activities and resources specifically for teens and young adults ages 12-21 and their families including a very popular Teen Social Recreation Group in partnership with City of Berkeley Parks and Recreation. FRN publishes a quarterly newsletter, Resource Directory and a helpful Recreation Resource Guide which lists residential camps as well as local community programs which include individuals with disabilities. |
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| Glitter & Razz Productions |  |
*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!* Contact us at 510.654.7166 or |
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| HB Educational Services | •KINDS OF TESTING: We use a battery of tests that measure achievement (what you know) and cognitive abilities (how you learn) •TUTORING: Individual tutoring for the struggling student, tailored to the needs of the student. During the summer the sessions can be once, twice, three or four times a week. Some students will continue to receive tutoring during the school year. Call for an appointment to come and visit our office. We are located in North Berkeley, within walking distance of the Gourmet Ghetto--a good place to go for a cup of coffee while your child is learning to learn. |
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| Head Over Heels |
Head Over Heels Gymnastics
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Head Over Heels Gymnastics has been providing a positive athletic experience to students ranging from 12 months to adults since 1997. Our programs include recreational and competitive gymnastics, recreational and performance circus arts, dance, kickboxing and Capoeira (a Brazilian martial art). We are also home to Splash Circus, a circus performance troupe that performs all over Northern California. Our talented performers, under the artistic direction of Jaron Aviv Hollander formerly of Cirque Du Soleil, range in age from eight to fifteen years old.
For more information regarding our programs visit us on the web at www.hohgymnastics.com or call (510) 655-1265. |
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| Head-Royce School |
DATES: JUNE 16 - JULY 25, 2008 Session I: June 16- July 3, 2008 Session II: July 7 - July 25, 2008 Registration period: FEBRUARY 4-June 6, 2008 |
The Summer Enrichment Camp at Head-Royce is a unique combination of athletic, academic, and artistic opportunities for Bay Area youth. Our goal is to serve a diversified student body with fun and productive learning experiences through a wide variety of programs designed to improve skills and build confidence. We strive to broaden the student’s experience, reinforce basic concepts, review ideas and skills from the previous year and introduce some selected concepts from the next grade-level curriculum. While our program curriculum is independent of Head-Royce School, we are proud of our extensive offerings, our talented personnel, and our excellent facilities. |
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| ID Tech Camps |
Visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324) for details and specials. |
Experience hands-on technology fun at America ’s #1 Tech Camp! iD Tech Camps provides weeklong, day and overnight summer technology programs at over 50 prestigious universities nationwide including Stanford, UC Berkeley, Santa Clara University , UC Santa Cruz and more. Ages 7-17 create video games, design websites, produce digital movies, build robots, learn programming and more. Special Teen programs include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and a Spain Study Abroad program. | |
| Idol Camp | * | ||
| KidzArt East Bay | * | ||
| Lake of the Sky Adventures |
Lake of the Sky Adventures PO Box 13681 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 (866) LAKE SKY or (530) 541 1420 www.LakeSky.com |
Lake of the Sky Adventures’ signature course for teens, LOTSA Tahoe, is a week of adventure, packed with activity. Days are spent biking, kayaking, water skiing and rock climbing. Nights are spent hanging out, cooking tasty meals, and camping at the most spectacular sites in the Tahoe Basin. The week is a great opportunity to play, meet new friends, and learn about Tahoe’s unique environment, history, and current issues. This is a week-long, overnight, co-ed program for ages 12-15. Courses start on Sundays at 2pm and end the following Saturday at 11am - perfect for spending family time in Tahoe before and after the program |
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| Lazy "J" Ranch Camp | Lazy ‘J’ Ranch Camp 12220 Cotharin Rd. Malibu, Ca 90265 Children 5-14 310-457-5572 |
Enjoy Surfing, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Archery, Riflery, Tennis, Fencing, Volleyball and lots more. Also offered Beach Trips, Overnights, Roller-Skating and Basketball. Special care of Horses, Ponies, Llamas, Goats, Pigs, Ducks, Chickens and Rabbits. 1,2,3 weeks or more offered. Also, check out our camp near Big Bear “Crazzy’s Wasewagan Camp & Retreat” |
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| Mad Science of Mt. Diablo |  |
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. | |
| Monart Drawing Studio |
1918 Encinal Ave. Alameda, CA 94501 5427 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94609 |
MONART Drawing Studio camps are designed for imaginative campers who love to draw, be creative and have fun with like-minded friends. Your artist will have the opportunity to explore an engaging theme through drawing and craft projects. This year's themes include: Africa Adventure, Cartoons & Clay, Horse Camp, Myths & Magic, Ocean Exploration and Art About Me. A great deal of personal attention is given to each young artist, so camp sizes are limited. All of our camps are taught by experienced MONART instructors who are trained in teaching the MONART Method. Come join the fun! Half and full-day camp combinations offered. For more information visit: www.monarteastbay.com |
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| Mountain Meadow Ranch |
Jack & Jody Ellena 2nd Generation Owners/Directors P.O. Box 610 Susanville, CA 96130 530-257-4419 email: info@mountainmeadow.com website: http://www.mountainmeadow.com |
A traditional, co-ed summer camp for ages 7 to 17 on a 900 acre ranch along the eastern Sierras of Northern California. Family owned and operated since 1956, Mountain Meadow is a place where the safety and well-being of your children are constantly looked after by our caring team of staff and directors. Building character, self-confidence and self-esteem through over 50 activities chosen twice daily, including horseback riding, an extensive high ropes course and climbing wall, wakeboarding & water sports at Eagle Lake, biking, tennis, backpacking, out-trips, leadership training and so much more. Our friendly, family-like environment fosters new friendships and memorable experiences that last a lifetime. Staff/camper ratio is 1 to 5, providing a more personalized camping experience. Located near Susanville, CA, just 75 NW of Reno, NV and the Reno-Tahoe Int’l Airport. |
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| Oakland Feather River Camp |
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Let us introduce you to beautiful Oakland Feather River Camp. We offer youth camps where kids get to be kids, and family camp, where parents remember the joy of being kids again!
Imagine thousands of brilliant stars in the night sky, the calming sounds of rushing water, the stillness of a quiet morning, sunny blue-sky days, and children’s laughter. This is the essence of Oakland Feather River Camp where campers have returned, year after year and where lifelong friendships are created. Oakland Feather River Camp is a place that encourages community, connection, laughter, joy and a love of nature. We invite you to send your kids this summer … or even come yourself! Please visit our website: www.FeatherRiverCamp.com for more details and information. |
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| Oakland Office of Parks & Recreation |
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza |
CITY OF OAKLAND PARKS & RECREATION
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| Pali Overnight Adventures | * | ||
| Quest Camp | Quest Therapeutic Camp Summer Program June 23-August 15 Stone Valley Middle School, Alamo, Ca. www.questcamps.com |
Quest provides a day camp for children with mild to moderate emotional and social problems. Campers participate in camp activities to promote enjoyment and provide the opportunity to observe them in a naturalistic setting. There, consistent improvement in skills and self-esteem develops through the therapeutic intervention of the Quest staff. Each child receives individualized goals that are the basis for staff teaching improved coping skills, confidence and social interactions. Daily group therapy and behavioral milieu provides an innovative and effective treatment program. Quest is less than 30 minutes from Oakland. Carpools available. Robert Field, Ph.D. Director Licensed Psychologist PSY 5705. |
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| Raskob Learning Institute | * | ||
| The 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) |
Come and Check out The Renaissance School Summer Camps (age 4 years-12 years)! 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! |
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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 |
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.
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| Roughing It Day Camp |
Julia Linsteadt Roughing It Day Camp 925-283-3795 |
Roughing It Day Camp – Traditional all-outdoor lakefront day camp in Lafayette (East Bay), for children 4 1/2 - 16 years. 2, 4 & 8 week summer programs. Camp Activities include: instruction in horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, sports, crafts, environmental education, outdoor adventure & more! Specialty English and Western Riding camps (3rd-10th grade) and younger-camper Little Raccoon programs (pre-K 2nd grade) run in 2-week sessions throughout the summer. Transportation provided from San Francisco and the East Bay. Extended care available. Helping children grow in wonderful ways since 1972. Please visit www.roughingit.com or call (925) 283-3795 for more information. |
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| Stage Door Conservatory |
Prevous Production: Gypsy
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STAGE DOOR CONSERVATORY
Offering Instruction and Performance Opportunities in Musical Theater to Creatively Inclined Kids for More Than a Decade! Offering FOUR Camp Programs this summer:
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| Take My Word For It! |
Take My Word For It! creative writing for kids http://www.takemywordforit.net sondra@cometoyoursensesevents.com 510-388-1548 |
Take My Word For It!" Creative Writing and Book Arts Camp for Girls is an exciting place to indulge your daughter's creativity this summer. Led by Chabot Elementary School parent and after school provider, Sondra Hall, and Chabot faculty member and after school provider, Alice Armstrong.
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. |
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| This Land is Your Land | 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 |
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. |
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| VisionTech Camps |
VisionTech Camps |
VisionTech is the only non-profit technology camp in the Bay Area that provides year-round after school enrichment programs for kids ages 6-17. Anita Khurana, founder and Program Director of VisionTech Camps and Classes, values the progressive direction that our world is moving into. New careers demand a high aptitude of technology knowledge from college graduates, and VisionTech encourages teaching these values at a young age. Some kids can mistakenly believe that careers in technology are limited. When kids experience VisionTech’s programs, they are exposed to exciting technology career paths such as Robotics Engineering, Game Development or Modeling, and Film Making. |
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| YMCA Camp Loma Mar | * | ||
