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ACADEMY AT OAKLAND BALLET (ALAMEDA & HAYWARD)

Day Camp • 510-893-3132

Ages 9 & up

The Academy at Oakland Ballet Company offers classical ballet training with one of the leading Bay Area professional dance companies. The Academy at Oakland Ballet’s focus is on developing the whole dancer through classes that not only teach ballet technique, but explore artistic expression and build self-confidence - all in a fun and nurturing, yet challenging class environment. https://oaklandballet. org/education/theacademyatobc/ summer-intensive/

ALAMEDA BALLET THEME SUMMER CAMPS (ALAMEDA)

Day Camp • 510-337-1929

Ages 4-11

No experience necessary! In addition to a daily dance class, children learn about and watch a different famous classical ballet each week. They explore their own creativity through exercise in movement concepts. Students also learn valuable lessons about anatomy, nutrition, dance history and vocabulary. https://alamedaballet.com

BERKELEY DAY CAMP (BERKELEY)

Day Camp • 510-981-5140

Ages 5-13

Berkeley Day Camp is one of the best traditional outdoor day camps in the Bay Area. It is a fun, engaging and exciting experience as campers explore shoreline habitats, canoe, make arts and crafts and play at the acclaimed Adventure Playground and go on special adventures. Many of our former campers are now part of our awesome team of staff, providing a safe environment for children to spend their summer days at play. https://berkeleyca.gov/communityrecreation/parks-recreation/camps/ berkeley-day-camp

BERKELEY TUOLUMNE & ECHO LAKE CAMP PROGRAMS (BERKELEY)

Overnight & Family Camps • 510-981-5140

Ages 7-14

Escape to the Sierra Nevada with the City of Berkeley: we have summer sleepaway camps for youth, families, adults, and seniors. You can swim in a lake, hike in the forest, enjoy meals cooked for you, or let your children explore the wonders of the high sierras with counselors.

When you join us at either Echo Lake Camp (near South Lake Tahoe) or Tuolumne Camp (near Yosemite), you can participate in traditions shared by generations of Berkeleyans, or create new ones of your own with family and friends. Households and individuals of all backgrounds are welcome to share in Berkeley’s rich diversity at camp. https://berkeleyca.gov/ community-recreation/parks-recreation/ camps/overnight-camps

BISHOP O’DOWD’S

Summer Academy

(OAKLAND)

Day Camp • 510-577-9100

Grades 6-9

At O’Dowd’s Summer Academy, students develop social-emotional, creative, and intellectual skills, all while getting to know the O’Dowd campus. We offer a flexible morning and afternoon schedule, and free lunch for students who enroll in 3 or more classes.For grades 6-9, Summer Academy offers robust academic and enrichment courses, from Math and Spanish, to Drama and Gardening. Held on O’Dowd’s friendly campus, with small classes, hands-on learning, and

Dates: June 20 to August 4 2023 fun activities. Come be a Dragon this summer! https:// www.bishopodowd.org/ summer-academy

Early Bird Rates Available Until April 15th!

DANCING PAINTBRUSH STUDIO (OAKLAND)

Day Camp • 510-604-0036

Ages 5-17

Making art develops problemsolving skills, encourages creativity, and develops self-confidence. Our goal is to provide the materials, structure, and guidance to spark creativity in each child, allow them to explore and investigate their own ideas, and have lots of fun in the process! Our philosophy is to encourage students to explore and express themselves with an emphasis on practice over product, without judgment, comparison, or criticism. https://dancingpaintbrushstudio.com/

FRIENDS OF CAMP CONCORD (CAMP IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE)

Overnight Camp • 925-232-1530

Ages 9-13, CIT 14-17

At Youth Camp at Camp Concord, campers will experience a break from the digital world with time-worn traditions of camping in the Sierra Nevada as kids canoe, kayak, go crawdad fishing, hike, swim, play volleyball, archery, and do arts & crafts, including creating their own tie-dyed t-shirt. Campers have fun at the beach around majestic Lake Tahoe, not to mention enjoying the magic of storytime around the campfire under the starry night sky. Boundless days of activity and exploration await your youth 9-13 years at Camp Concord, where memories are made to last a lifetime. https:// friendsofcampconcord.org/ youth-camp/

JUNIOR CENTER OF ART AND SCIENCE (OAKLAND)

Day Camp • 510-839-5777

Ages 6-13

Join the Junior Center of Art and Science this summer for one-week and two-week day camps that explore art, design, and technology on the beautiful Lake Merritt! http:// juniorcenter.org/summercamp

LE CAMP D’ETE (BERKELEY)

Day Camp • 510-549-3867

Grades 1-6

We are pleased to announce the return of Le Camp D’Été for summer 2023! Our camps are open to the public for rising G1 to G6 students while our mini-camp (preschool and entering K) will still be for incoming and current EB students only. In addition to our super fun-filled French Immersion Camp we will also be offering Riveropolis Maker Camp, a two week maker camp (English Only), for rising G3 to G6 students. https://www. lecampdete.com

LEGARZA KIDS CAMP (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)

Day Camp • 415-334-3333

PreK-8th Grade

Basketball, All-Sports, & Volleyball Summer Camp. Legarza programs give children the knowledge and motivation they need to achieve their personal best in sport and life. Over 400,000 of the Bay Area’s youth have experienced and benefitted from our 33-year, proven and tested system. Our program is tailored to help your young athlete succeed on and off the court in a safe, professional and encouraging environment of learning and fun. http://www.legarzasports. org/

MAD SCIENCE STEM CAMPS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)

Day & Virtual Camps • 510-438-9702

Ages 3-12

We offer kids full-day and half-day camp experiences that are sure to entertain and delight! They will be wowed by green glowing liquid, messages written in secret code, autonomous robots, and mystery substances that change from solid to liquid in seconds. There’s something for everyone!

Our camps are packed with awesome, hands-on experiences that allow your child to discover new skills and talents while having fun and making new friends!

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We are also offering interactive virtual camps! Kits will be delivered to you! Early-bird discount ends soon. Material fee and delivery charges included. https://thebayarea. madscience.org/parentscamps.aspx

MERRYHILL SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS (MILPITAS & SAN JOSE)

Day Camps • 855-722-8938

Grades Pre-K - 8

At our camp, every activity is a chance to learn, grow, and have fun. Whether it’s scoring a goal in soccer, setting off a rocket, or making new friends, your child will enjoy awesome experiences here. Watch their confidence grow as they conquer new challenges and pursue new interests. https:// www.merryhillschool.com/ camp/summer-camp/

Ohlone Kids

&

TEENS (FREMONT & NEWARK)

Summer Program • 510-659-6000

Grades 1- 12

Ohlone for Kids & Teens

(OFK) offers a unique blend of academic and special interest enrichment classes for students in grades 1-12. Students will be engaging in hands-on learning activities that stimulate their interest and growth. Students can participate in a variety of classes including Arts, Performing & Language

Arts, English, Math, Reading, LEGO Robotics, Electronics, Engineering, Science, Social Studies, and SAT/College Preparation. https://www. ohlone.edu/ohloneforkids

ONE GENERATION CAMP (BERKELEY)

Day Camp • 808-769-7664

Ages 5-10, CIT 11-18

An outdoor music and dance camp for ages 5-10, and a CIT program for ages 11-18:

West African Dance and Hand Drumming, Cuban Dance, Body Percussion, Brazilian Capoeira, and hiking! Kindness, community, and culture through music and dance. Featuring some of the best music and dance teachers in the Bay Area! Through music and dance, incorporated with games, outdoor exploration and hiking, our children learn about kindness, community, and culture. https://www. onegenerationcamp.org/

OPEN MINDS SEASONAL CAMP (MENLO PARK)

Day Camp • 650-260-3805

Ages 2-17

Open Minds is a servant leadership organization. We co-create programs with families and students to meet the right balance of challenge and support. Open Minds space is the home of active and vibrant fun. There’s a lot to love at OMS, and not just the warped walls, balance beams, and jump mats of our epic Ninja Warrior gym. Our dedicated, kind and experienced staff are the backbone of Open Minds and are the reason families come back again and again. Kids of all ages and (dis) abilities are welcome to sign up for camps on a daily or weekly basis, with early drop off and extended care options available. Siblings join programs free of charge to meet the needs of larger families in the Bay Area. Want to have your child spend the day with us in between seasonal camps? No problem! We offer Day Passes Monday-Friday year-round, drop in open gym times, and facility rentals for private birthday and events. Camps and Day Passes are just some of the programs offered through Open Mind’s services. https://www.openmindschool. org

RIPE FRUIT WRITING (SAN FRANCISCO AND VIRTUAL)

Day Camp and Hybrid Options

415-279-1411

Ages 11-17

Ripe Fruit Writing one-week summer camps bring together 8-10 students to gain confidence in their writing voice, aerobicize their imaginations, and develop strong writing skills using exciting and imaginative writing exercises in a safe space. Voted Best Teen Focused camp in SF by Parents Press in 2015. Middle School camps run from 9am12:30pm M-F. High School camps run from 2:30-6pm. Camps take place on the bottom floor of a 120-year-old Edwardian in Dolores Heights and are taught by awardwinning author, Leslie Kirk Campbell, who has over 30 years of experience teaching creative writing to students of all ages. All camps are offered in person. A few are offered as hybrid camps for outof-towners. Healthy snacks included. Students love these camps. Many return summer after summer.http://www. ripefruitwriting.com/classes/ teen-writing-camps/

SAINT ANDREW’S SUMMER CAMP (SARATOGA)

Day Camp • 408-867-3785

Ages: 5-14

Do you want to learn how We foster personal growth for children by providing them a fun, safe, and educational environment on our 10-acre campus where they have the opportunity to make lasting memories and new friends. Whether your child is a budding scientist, a future artist, or a sports enthusiast, the Saint Andrew’s Summer Camp is the perfect place for them to spend their summer. Our programs are designed to be engaging, educational, and most of all, fun. So sign up now and give your child an unforgettable summer camp experience! https://www.standrews.org/summer-camp

SUMMERFILM - CINEMA ARTS WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 11-18 (SAN RAFAEL AND ONLINE OPTIONS)

Day Camp and Virtual Programs

415-517-6997

Ages 11-18

Join us this summer for a variety of programs that explore all angles of the industry and artistry of film. All in-person camps will take place at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. All online camps will be hosted on our CFI Education Online platform and open to students anywhere in the U.S. Times listed are Pacific Time Zone. Need-based scholarships are available for all programs. http://cfieducation.org/ summerfilm

SUMMER @ ACTION DAY (SAN JOSE)

Day Camp • 408-248-2464

Grades Jr. K - 3rd

Our summer camps provide each child with the opportunity to fill his or her summer days with diverse experiences and activities. Creative play, arts & crafts, academic review, sports, and picnics, will provide all students with a memorable summer. https:// www.actiondayprimaryplus. com/summer-camp

SUMMER AT ATHENA ACADEMY (PALO ALTO)

Day Camp • 650-543-4560

Ages 8-13

Summer at Athena Academy is offering two, week-long skills programs, June 26 – June 30 and July 24 - July 28 for dyslexic and twice-exceptional students with language based challenges, grades 1-8. Our program is specifically designed, utilizing Athena Academy’s unique teaching approach, to help our students build an understanding of the way they learn and grow their confidence. https://athenaacademy.org/ summer-camp/

SUMMER @BASIS (FREMONT)

Day Camp, Virtual Camp & Summer Programs

Grades TK-5 • 510-767-0898

Grades 6-12 • 510-878-4464

Join Us For A Summer Full Of Possibilities!At Basis summer camp, every activity is a chance to learn, grow, and have fun. Whether it’s scoring a goal in soccer, setting off a rocket, or making new friends, your child will enjoy awesome experiences here. Watch their confidence grow as they conquer new challenges and pursue new interests.

It’s not just a camp. It’s an EXPERIENCE. https://fremont.basisindependent.com/ student-life/summer-program/

SUMMER @BASIS (SAN JOSE, SUNNYVALE)

Day Camp, Virtual Camp & Summer Programs • 408-351-6159

Grades TK - 12

Join Us For A Summer Full Of Possibilities!At Basis summer camp, every activity is a chance to learn, grow, and have fun. Whether it’s scoring a goal in soccer, setting off a rocket, or making new friends, your child will enjoy awesome experiences here. Watch their confidence grow as they conquer new challenges and pursue new interests.

It’s not just a camp. It’s an EXPERIENCE. https://siliconvalley.basisindependent.com/ student-life/summer-program/

SUMMER @STRATFORD (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)

Day Camp • 408-244-4073

Grades: Preschool - Middle School https://www.stratfordschools.com/summer

Summer@Stratford is back with our academic camp favorites and all NEW day camp programs! This summer, children will have a wide range of options to explore new interests, discover a world of wonder, and enjoy a summer to remember at Stratford!

SUMMER CONSERVATORY OPERA CAMP (SAN FRANCISCO)

Day Camp • 510-325-6498

Ages 10-18

Summer Conservatory is an ensemble based program for training in singing, acting, movement, theater and music history and theory, languages, and professionalism taught by industry professionals on the campus of San Francisco Opera. Students ages 10-18 participate in masterclasses and rehearsals that focus on the individual and ensemble. The program culminates in an opera performance at the end of the three week program. https://www.sfopera.com/ summerconservatory

THE LAWRENCE SUMMER CAMPS (BERKELEY)

Day Camp • 510-642-5132

Entering 1st-6th Grades

Explore, discover, and invent in Summer Camps at The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley’s public science center! Campers become budding scientists, engineers, astronauts, and more in our exciting hands-on science camps for 1st–6th grade students. https://lawrencehallofscience.org/visitors/ summer-camps/

WILDCARE’S SUMMER NATURE PROGRAMS (TIBURON, SAUSALITO)

Day Camp • 415-453-1000 x19

Ages 7-11

WildCare’s Summer Nature Programs provide young people with an unforgettable wildlife and nature experience! This summer we are offering Nature Hikes and Virtual Wildlife Classes. https://discoverwildcare.org/ summer-nature-programming/

YOUTH CAMP AT CAMP CONCORD (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE)

Sleepaway Camp • 925-671-3006

Ages 8-13

Youth Camp at Camp Concord is a weeklong overnight camp in South Lake Tahoe for kids 8-13. Enjoy the outdoors with detachment from the digital world. Your child will love all the fun-filled traditions of overnight CAMP! Over the 5 days/4 nights at Camp Concord in South Lake Tahoe, campers Agesd 8-13 will enjoy Canoeing, Crawdad Fishing, Hiking, Archery, Volleyball, Swimming, Beach Fun at Lake Tahoe, Skits, Arts & Crafts, Tye Dying Shirts, and Campfires with S’mores. Your child will be disconnected from the digital world (although texting is possible with some providers). Roundtrip bus transportation from Concord to South Lake Tahoe is included, plus all meals, a Camp Concord tee-shirt for tye dying, and all activities. https://friendsofcampconcord.org/youth-camp/

YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER COMPANY (BERKELEY)

Day Camp • 510-595-5514

Grades 7-12 http://www.ymtcbayarea. org/ Y

Summer Musical Theater Workshops for 7th to 12th grade. YMTC is offering 3 in-person workshops this summer appropriate for 7th grade to 12th grade students at its Aquatic Park campus in Berkeley. Class size currently limited to 14 students.

Featuring:

West African Hand Drumming

West African Dance

Brazilian Capoeira

Cuban Dance

Body Percussion

Storytelling, Hiking, and More

Hiking and more…!

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