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Contents 5 3 Reasons That Camp is Crucial in 2021
26 6 Tips to Prepare First Time Overnight Campers
14 Key Camp Search Questions
30 Medications at Camp
You Didn’t Know You Needed to Ask
22 5 Life Lessons Learned at Camp 23 Should They Stay Or Should They Go?
Day Camp or Overnight Camp
34 Too Young for a Job? Too Old for Camp?
CIT Programs to the Rescue A great way for teens to continue their summer camp experience.
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3 Reasons That Camp is Crucial in 2021 By Bud Copeland
With that in mind, here are three reminders of why camp is crucial in 2021.
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ince 1861, countless children and young adults from across the country have called camps throughout New England “home” for the summer. Unfortunately, that was not possible for too many in 2020. Camp in New England has faced unprecedented challenges before. Each time, true to the brand, camps and the professionals who run them have shown resilience, and they are eager to take what we’ve learned this year and prepare for a successful run in 2021. Michele Rowcliffe, Executive Director of the American Camp Association, New England, sees camp as crucial to helping campers, staff and families thrive moving forward, “Because of the pandemic, young people face unique challenges to their mental and emotional well-being in ways we’re not used to. Camp has always been a safe place for personal development, overcoming challenges, making friends and trying something new. On the heels of such disruption in 2020, camp is exactly what we need in 2021.”
Soft Skills: Talk to any
camp director, and they’ll tell you the wonderful stories of success they’ve witnessed over the years for both campers and staff. You’ll hear about beating homesickness, learning new skills, or meeting someone from a totally different state or country. These experiences lead to increased confidence, resilience and independence, and the American Camp Association’s 5-Year Camp Impact Study can back that up with their phase II findings. According to the study, the following are the most essential and lasting outcomes of the camp experience: improved relationship skills, independence and responsibility, appreciation for living in the moment, perseverance, and willingness to try new things. Any potential teacher, coach or employer would love that profile.
explore in ways and with friends not usually available at home.
is healthy for the 3Camp whole family:
In 2020, we all hunkered down and enjoyed more quality time together than probably most of us had in quite a while. That said, time apart is also critical for healthy development, and camp can play a role. We know how important and impactful camp is for the camper and counselor, but what about the family NOT at camp. Camp is an important element in their development too. It’s difficult to relax when sending children away for a day, week, month, summer. But by sending campers and counselors to play and work at ACA, Accredited camps, families create healthy, safe opportunities for families to grow while spending time apart. ² For more information about camp including helpful tips on finding the right camp, contact the American Camp Association or visit www.aca.org.
2Opportunity:
From lockdowns to quarantines, many are suffering from COVID fatigue and champing at the bit for a chance to get out and play! When the time comes, whether focusing on a single, specialty activity or looking for a general experience, camp provides opportunities to hone skills and try new things. There aren’t too many homes with archery ranges or pottery kilns or climbing towers, so camp gives children the chance to play and Parents Press Bay Area Virtual Camp Fair 2021 | ParentsPress.com
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Key Camp
Search Questions
You Didn’t Know You Needed to Ask • Are there deal-breaking parameters for our family’s camp search? What
is non-negotiable for us? Session length, location, and activities are often non-negotiable. Can you be flexible about number of weeks? Location – a camp that must be in a certain state or within a certain zip code? Activities – horseback riding, Lacrosse, theatre or other activities that are the child’s favorite? Every parameter cannot be a deal breaker, but be honest about the aspects of the search that are not flexible for your family.
• What’s driving my camp search? Does my child want to be a camper?
Un-paralleled fun and learning? The opportunity for new experiences? To develop new skills? Family tradition? The need for child care? Answers to these questions will influence your options.
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• How do I uncover a full range of camp options that might suit my child’s current needs and interests? Visit parentspress.com and click on the Find A Camp Tool to explore options. Word of Mouth is a great way to add additional options. Ask people whose children share interests with yours. Ask community people who know your child, coaches and staff of extracurricular activities or after school programs.
• What educational philosophy will best match my child’s temperament and compliment their current school experience?
What values are important to you in terms of how the camp runs its program and trains its staff? Do you want a camp that emphasizes structure and responsibility? One that emphasizes free play and choice? How do the camps you are considering build community and encourage independence?
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• What is my budget for camp?
There’s a camp out there for everyone! Some camps offer financial assistance. Financial aid procedures vary from camp to camp, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. Read camp brochures and websites carefully for information and application instructions.
• How is the programming at this camp designed to grow with my child over the years? On average, what percentage of campers return for a second year? A fifth year? Yes, you’re looking for camp for THIS coming summer, but camps design programming so children can return in future summers since some of the leadership and other skills are not instantly acquired, but gained over the course of a few summers.
For more information about camp including helpful tips on finding the right camp, contact the American Camp Association or visit www.aca.org.
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Learned at Camp
ife lessons. These are moments where the lightbulb goes off over child’s head. They understand the concept of two plus two. They see something they can’t un-see or learn something they’ll never forget. Over the last 150plus years, camp has provided opportunities for children and adults to discover or further develop many life lessons. Here are just a few.
It’s all about relationships. Life doesn’t exist in a vacuum and no one can do this alone. Just like a classroom, children have opportunities at camp to share experiences with peers, develop friendships, and learn the ups and downs of getting along with others. By the nature of co-existing in the same space and enjoying similar experiences, camp encourages children to develop and maintain skills necessary to relationship building.
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I can do that! Confidence! Camp thrives on self-efficacy in young people. Enjoying success in a healthy manner and learning to overcome obstacles or even failure are hallmarks of a camp experience. For both campers and staff, camp allows young people to feel proud when things go well and encourages resilience when they don’t.
Take a risk
One way to build confidence is to try something new. Camp is rife with safe, healthy opportunities for children to take a chance. This could mean climbing a 30-foot wall, trying out for the camp production of Peter Pan, riding a horse, or trying broccoli for the first time. At camp, young people learn how to take risks and learn from their outcomes.
It’s a great big world out there. When a child goes to camp, they interact with peers and
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adults from places they might have never seen or even heard of. Campers might hear a new song or accent. They may meet someone from another state or country, and sometimes they run into people from home who become lifelong friends at camp. Camp is an opportunity to both try new things and meet new people.
Not all learning happens in a classroom. Last but certainly not least, campers discover that school does not have a monopoly on learning. Campers develop new skills, learn about their own passions and interests, and are exposed to ideas and experiences that don’t normally sneak into a formal classroom. Without knowing it, campers are learning every day by simply getting out and going to camp. For more information about camp including helpful tips on finding the right camp, contact the American Camp Association or visit www.aca.org.
Should They Stay
or Should They Go? Day Camp or Overnight Camp.
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eciding between day camp or residential there is no clear, linear checklist to determine (overnight) camp is one piece of the decision whether day or overnight camp is right for your for families. Camp is an experience and not child, the questions listed here can help guide limited to a singular location. that conversation: Campers can develop the • What is the primary reason for These questions can help same skills, both hard and begin a dialogue with your wanting to go to camp? soft, whether they’re sleeping family about which camp away from home or returning • Has your child ever spent experience is the best fit to their own beds each night. for you. The choice of day multiple nights sleeping away While there are differences versus residential camp is from home? between day and residential one important aspect of the camps, above all else, the most • What’s your budget for camp? overall decision. But even important outcome of this then, make sure you follow decision is finding the right fit • Can your child bath and dress up with those potential for your camper and family. camps. Talk to directors. Ask themselves independently? This begins with knowing for tours. Ask for references. your camper. Many overnight • How far away from home do Do your due diligence. In camps begin taking campers the end both you and the you want your child’s camp between ages 7-9 years old. camp want this summer experience to be? However, some children may to be the first of many and be ready at 6 and some others • What activities are important to the beginning of a great may not be ready at 10. While relationship. your camper’s experience?
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By Bud Copeland
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hether your family has a long tradition of summer camp or this is the first camper from your clan, once you’ve made the decision to send your child to camp, the real work begins. Directors in our membership have shared thoughts on first-time, overnight campers, and below are 6 tips for preparing those campers.
TRY SLEEPOVERS. Some first-time campers
have never slept away from home before. While camp is a great place for young people to adjust to being away from home and family, it’s not the best place to begin the experiment. Slumber parties, going to a relative’s house for the weekend, or spending the night at a friend’s house, are all good practice for dealing with that unfamiliar feeling prior to night one at camp.
INVOLVE THE CAMPER IN THE PROCESS.
From the first conversation about camp, it is a family affair. Including the camper in these preparations and decisions lays the foundation for a positive camp experience. Finding camps, taking tours, talking to directors, planning communication, packing, etc. and anything the family can involve the camper with, they should. The more a camper feels ownership over this experience, the better. “Buying in” isn’t always the easiest for first-timers, so start early, keep them involved and informed, and empower them throughout the process.
SET AND MANAGE EXPECTATIONS. It’s easy to tell
campers everything is going to be fine, and they are going to love camp. Odds are, you’re telling the truth. However, experience teaches us that love for camp often comes over time. Campers may experience homesickness, anxiety, or other unfamiliar feelings for the first time at camp. It’s important to talk about these feelings, communicate how normal they are, and brainstorm strategies to cope and continue having fun.
COMMUNICATION IS KEY. Camps have policies
and procedures for communication during the summer. Some camps allow phone calls, some print e-mails for the campers, and almost all still encourage snail mail. Learn camp’s policies regarding camper communication and review them with your camper. Set realistic expectations for if, when, and how they can share the fun their having at camp. Also, prewrite a few letters and send them ahead of time for your camper. Hearing their name at mail call is one of camp’s thrills!
BE HONEST WITH CAMP. Prior to camp, parents should communicate any and all pertinent information that could influence their child’s summer. Whether it’s family dynamics at home, new developments at school, or recent health changes, sharing this information openly and honestly with your camp sets up all parties for success. Things such as bedwetting, new medications, or having a camper whose sister who’s going away to college after the summer, can all be useful in helping camps prepare for your child.
GO DO SOMETHING (THE PARENTS).You’ve done
due diligence finding a camp. You’ve packed, practiced and rehearsed arrival day, and the time has come to drop off your camper. Once at camp, don’t stick around too long. When you depart, the magic of camp truly begins. Take this time and enjoy it. That could mean reading a book you’ve been putting off, getting together with other parents who are summer empty-nesters, or doing any number of things that the joy of parenting forces you to delay. Remember that your child is off making new friends and facing new challenges in a safe environment. It’s time to step back and both have some fun.
For more information about camp including helpful tips on finding the right camp, contact the American Camp Association or visit www.aca.org.
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Youth Camp is Back! June 21–25, 2021 June 28–July 2, 2021
Your child will love all the fun-filled traditions of overnight CAMP! Campers 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. Roundtrip bus transportation from Concord to South Lake Tahoe included. Strict policies around Covid-19 will be in place and camp will be at 50% capacity.
Ages: 8–13 (at the time of camp) Returning Camp Registration Opens March 9, 2021 New Camper Registration Opens March 16, 2021
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Medications at Camp What Parents Should Know
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ANY PARENTS STRUGGLE WITH THE QUESTION OF WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN’S MEDICATIONS, specifically ADD and ADHD medications, during the summer months. Although I am not a doctor or medical expert, I can give you my perspective as a camp director and some simple steps to take to ensure your child has a fun-filled camp experience. First, speak with the camp director to clarify the daily schedule and possibly identify the counselor who will be in direct contact with your child. Although many full-time camp directors have plenty of experience with children with ADD and ADHD, the camp counselor may only be 18 or 19 years old and sometimes even struggling with the same issues your 8- to 10-year-old may be having. This is not to say your child is not safe, but the level of experience can vary greatly from counselor to counselor. Next, take into account the duration of the camp. Is it just a three- or four-day camp or a multi-week overnight camp? To put this in perspective, think about how long you worked with teachers, doctors and consultants to properly diagnose, work through issues and begin to process and create a workable solution for your child. The relatively short amount of time a counselor is in contact with campers makes it not only difficult for the counselors to learn the group’s dynamics, but individual issues, as well. After speaking with the camp director there is still yet another level of expertise you can go to. By law, each camp in the state of California must have a health care consultant on staff to help the camp directors manage the many physical forms and immunization documents. Although the health care consultant may not have immediate knowledge of your particular situation during your first call, he or she is there to help manage the medications and implement protocols. Furthermore, by HIPAA Privacy Act guidelines, the camp counselor will 30
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most likely not be aware of any of the medical issues of your child unless authorized by you, the parent or guardian. This granting of permission can be achieved through the health care consultant, and it is important that you are comfortable and in full knowledge of the camp’s written plan for your child. From my perspective, parents of children with ADD and ADHD sometimes feel the physical activity offered in a summer camp setting may allow them to be a little more lenient with medications that reduce hyperactivity. I urge all parents to also understand the timespan and experience of those in direct contact is significantly reduced and it is important to look at both sides of the equation while implementing the appropriate plan of action.
Important organizational chart for camps in California that parents should be aware of:
1. Camp director/owner 2. Health care consultant 3. On-sight medical personnel 4. Camp counselor in direct contact with your child
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Little Scholars Outdoor Adventure Camps Grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade
Are you looking for a safe outdoor camp for your child in Pleasanton this summer? Little Scholars campers will get many opportunities to explore, hike and learn all about Pleasanton’s wildlife and their habitats! They will also learn about surviving in nature and they will even get a chance to build their own outdoor shelter using natural materials! We will play games, enjoy water play and make new friends in a safe covid cautious way! If you are interested, you can learn more and register for camps at: www.littlescholarsoutdooradventurecamp.com If you have questions, feel free to call (925)750-7680! 32
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Summer Programs 2021 Let’s Imagine with Ms. Adams (ages 3-6) Saturdays July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 3 & 4 year-olds 9:00am - 9:45am Tuition $70 5 & 6 year-olds 10:00am - 11:00am Tuition $90 Dance Arts Camp with Ms. Hoag & Ms. Adams (ages 5-7) June 21 - 25 July 12 - 16
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For the “Dance Arts Camps”, each week will have a different and fun theme such as, The Forest, The Toyshop, The Rainbow, The Seasons or a Day at the Dance School
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Too Young for a Job? Too Old for Camp? CIT Programs to the Rescue!
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OUR TEEN IS TOO YOUNG TO GET A SUMMER JOB AT A LOCAL RETAIL STORE, yet she considers herself too mature to spend the summer frolicking in the pool, playing games and making crafts. With a roll of the eyes, she has declared, quite to your dismay, that she’s too old to attend camp this summer You, on the other hand, have a different idea. Summer camp still seems very much a worthwhile venture considering the alternative – just hanging out all day. There is a solution to this dilemma: Young teens can participate in a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program. CIT programs offer a perfect happy medium for those kids who feel they’ve “outgrown” summer camp but aren’t yet old enough for employment. And, for many kids, they offer a chance to extend the summer camp experience a few more years.
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What Are CIT Programs? CIT programs are for young teens who are serious about assuming some of the responsibility and effort it takes to work with younger children in a camp setting. There are usually a limited number of openings, and some camps only consider teens who have been “campers” in previous years. CIT programs are intended to train teens to become future counselors, leaders and mentors. There are a variety of responsibilities given to these trainees, and the scope of their duties can vary enormously from camp to camp. Some of their assigned tasks might include organizing and planning activities, leading teams in various projects, helping out with camp maintenance, assisting counselors with office work and assisting at various athletic activities. At most camps, CITs are usually still
CIT programs are intended to train teens to become future counselors, leaders and mentors. There are a variety of responsibilities given to these trainees, and the scope of their duties can vary enormously from camp to camp. considered “campers,” but they assume more responsibilities. Most teens in CIT programs are still considered minors, and, therefore, are not paid. CITs usually pay a camper’s fee, but their fee is often reduced. The teens are expected to split their time between working as a CIT and being a camper. CITs at day camps are usually 14 to 16 years old. Resident camps (overnight camps) generally expect applicants to be 16 or 17, because teens cannot become a senior counselor at an overnight camp until they reach 18. In some of these instances, the CITs are paid a stipend or given tips.
years. Therefore, it is important to call the camp you have in mind to discuss their guidelines prior to applying. Camps are looking for teens who are excited about becoming mentors to younger kids. So it’s imperative that your teen lists experiences in this area, such as babysitting, tutoring or community service that might involve children, such as reading to youngsters at a local library. Teens should also list skills or sports they are good at on the application. For instance, if a teen has lots of experience with tennis, a camp director might foresee using the applicant as an assistant coach in a tennis program.
Benefits for Teens
Finding the Right Fit
Teens who participate in CIT programs reap many benefits. They gain confidence in themselves and their special abilities and talents. Most camp directors expect that CITs will learn leadership skills, develop responsibility and competency, acquire a strong work ethic, gain decision-making skills and learn to be part of a team working toward a common goal. Teens also learn the value of being a positive role model and mentor for younger kids. These programs serve as a release from the academic pressures teens are faced with during the school year, yet they still provide an excellent learning experience. The completion of a CIT program looks great on college applications. Participation in these programs shows a willingness to work hard and take on the responsibility necessary to work with young children. In addition, camp program directors often provide great references because they can write about a trainee’s strengths and accomplishments in detail.
Your teen will have a better experience if the camp she chooses fits her abilities, skills and interests. Ask your friends and neighbors about camps that their children attended, particularly if they participated in a CIT program. It’s always good to hear from someone who has experienced the program firsthand. If possible, visit the camp before applying because not every camp is right for every child. ■
The Application Process The application process to become a CIT can vary from camp to camp. It may involve simply filling out an application or also going on interviews and supplying references. Some camps only accept applications from teens who have been campers at their camp in previous Parents Press Bay Area Virtual Camp Fair 2021 | ParentsPress.com
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Summer Camp Listings Your Child’s Best summer ever starts here
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A CAPPELLA CAMP | VIVACE YOUTH CHORUS (SAN JOSE)
CAMP EDMO (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
Russian River in Sonoma, CA. https://www.edenvillagewest.org/
(408) 885-1746 Age or Grade Range: Age 12-18 Experience the awesomeness of A Cappella! https://www.vivaceyouthchorus.org/ overview2021
(618) 623-9157 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-13 For kids entering Pre-K to 8th grade. 30 plus Bay Area & Greater Sacramento locations. Join us for a summer filled with Science, Technology, Maker and Art with a Social Emotional Learning Twist. https://edmo.org//
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ACADEMY AT OAKLAND BALLET (OAKLAND) (510) 893-3132 Age or Grade Range: Age 5-17 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/
AUTHORS OF THE FUTURE! SUMMER WRITING CAMPS (PALO ALTO AND PLEASANTON) 925-485-5750 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-13 Every summer, Emerson Montessori Schools of Pleasanton and Palo Alto open their doors and offer their innovative programs in a camp-like setting to outside students who want to share in the summer learning adventures. https://emersonmontessori.com/programs/ summer-writing-camp-writenow/
BERKELEY CITY BALLET SUMMER DANCE CAMPS (BERKELEY) 510-531-8566 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-8 Weekly Dance Camps from 9am-3pm culminating in performance! https://berkeleycityballet.org/ classes-and-more/classes/ dance-camps Listing information provided by Camps
CAMP GALILEO (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) 800-854-3684 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-10 REDISCOVER SUMMER. GET OUTSIDE WITH GALILEO. At Camp Galileo, pre-K – 8th graders tackle hands-on art and science challenges that ignite their inner innovator and boost their creative confidence—all in COVID-safe cohorts that spend 75% of the day outdoors. https://galileo-camps.com/ our-camps/summer-camp-galileo/
(510) 219-3474 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-12 The FAD PAD is a magical outdoor camp offering a wide variety of FUN! Art, Cooking, Gardening, Fairy Lore, Drama, Cooperative Games, Hand Sewing and Starwitz. http://www.mehstories.com/
FIDDLEHEADS NATURE GROUP (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) (510) 444-3344 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-10 Fiddleheads nature immersion is warm, playful, and instructive, fostering deep nourishing connections with nature and with each other and developed to support the social and emotional growth of the children. https://www.seeds-of-awareness. org/our-services/fiddleheads/ summer-session/
CAMP ST. ANDREWS (DARDANELLE - 45 MIN NORTH OF SONORA) FIELDGUIDES SUMMER BACKPACKING (MULTIPLE (650) 445-4555 Age or Grade Range: Age 8 by July LOCATIONS) Founded in 1970, Camp St. Andrews San Bruno is an unforgettable, weeklong, traditional summer camp in the High Sierras. https://www.campstandrews.org/
DOODLETON RANCH (CLAYTON) (510) 207-7467 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-11 Doodleton is a nonprofit organization with a summer camp program. All programs including the summer camp are created to foster appreciation, understanding, and respect for the natural world. Campers participate in projects that use nature as a tool. http://www.doodletonranch.org/
EDEN VILLAGE WEST (SONOMA) (510) 560-5610 Age or Grade Range: Ages 8-16
(650) 969-6325 Age or Grade Range: Ages 12-17 15-day backpacking trips for youth ages 12-17 in the Trinity Alps Wilderness. The trips travel 4-7 miles a day, and are an ideal entry into the area’s pristine high-altitude lakes, unique limestone pinnacles and caves, and rich conifer forests, home to a number of endemic species. Trips in these unique wilderness areas with our experienced guides encourage participants to challenge themselves, build long lasting friendships, and create connections with the outdoors that will help them gain a stronger sense of self and a better understanding of the world they live in. For 16-17 year olds we are also offering a wilderness leadership training (CIT)
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program designed to increase leadership and outdoor living skills. https://www.fieldguides.org/summer-programs.html
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP (NOVATO) 415-897-2510 Age or Grade Range: Ages 2-5 We will hold camp Monday-Friday with various hourly options from June 21st to August 6th. During summer camp, we offer play-based activities centered on a weekly theme; we also offer special events like a bubble show or jump house. http://www.gslsnovato.org/
INTEGEM AUGMENTED REALITY CODING & ART CAMP (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) (408) 459-0657 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-18 Fun and Educational Camp! K-12 students learn Augmented Reality coding, digital art, game design, animation, 3D, storytelling, STEM/
STEAM, design thinking and more. Beginner to Advanced levels with personalized curriculum. https://camp.integem.com/
KIDZTOPROS SUMMER CAMPS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-14
Explore, learn and thrive at KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps for kids ages 4 to 14! From coding and robotics to digital arts, film studio, basketball, tennis and more, KidzToPros will help ignite your child’s creativity and passions. https://www.kidztopros.com
LEARNING PLUS ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMP (SAN JOSE) (408) 377-4114 Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-13 Learning Plus Tutoring uses our award-winning programs to help students catch up on academics, get ahead, increase skills, and have fun! We offer in-person and online academic summer camps for students
entering grades 2-9 that cover reading, comprehension, math, writing, vocabulary, and study skills. https://www.learningplustutoring. com/summer-camp.html
LEGARZA SPORTS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) (415) 334-3333 Age or Grade Range: 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 250,000 of the Bay Area’s youth have experienced and benefitted from our 32-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/
LINDAMOOD-BELL (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) (800) 233-1819 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-18+ Lindamood-Bell® Learning Centers offer live, online or in-person one-to-one instruction based on the individual’s learning needs. Our instruction provides the foundation necessary to become an independent learner. https://lindamoodbell.com/ learning-centers
MR. PETER’S GOLF CAMP (SAN BRUNO) (415) 902-3003 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-7 & 8-15 Weekly Summer Camps M-F for kids 5-7yrs and 8-15yrs. Since 2010. Experienced staff ~4/5 to 1 student / coach ratio. Very hands on. Beginners - advanced welcome. All equipment provided. Safety first! Optional field trip to the course Friday afternoon!100% covid strict protocols. Everyone must wear masks at all times. 10 YARDS social distancing, no sharing anything,
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hands sanatizer, everything sprayed down between uses, 100% outside. Learn all the shots! Grip, stance, putting, chipping, pitching, full shots, drivers, etiquette, rules, scoring and course care. All you need to know to join us at the local par 3 for our weekly field trip to the course. Sibling and multi week discounts. http://mrpetersgolfcamp.com
MUSIC AND ART CAMP | VIVACE YOUTH CHORUS (SAN JOSE) (408) 885-1746 Age or Grade Range: Age 5-11 Sing, Create, Play! Grades 1 - 5! July 6th - 9th https://www.vivaceyouthchorus.org/ overview2021
NATURE AND ITS ENCHANTMENTS (WALNUT CREEK) (925) 357-8080 Age or Grade Range: 3-mos. - 1st grade entry Celebrating the Freedom and Splendor of the Outdoors! https://www. klaschoolssummercamp.com/
RIPE FRUIT WRITING (SAN FRANCISCO AND VIRTUAL) (415) 337-4369 Age or Grade Range: Ages 11-17 Awarded Best of Teen Summer Programs by Parents Press in 2015, these camps are both for teens who love writing and for those who find it challenging. Here, students learn tools to become stronger, more original writers and are encouraged to trust their own unique voice. They gain both confidence and competence and get excited about language itself! Here, in this supportive environment, the imagination is honored and each student is honored and respected. The camps are both inspirational and fun! Offered on zoom with in-person options. The teacher has taught creative writing for over 25 years, including with Poets-in-the Schools, and is a nationally awarded fiction writer. http://www.ripefruitwriting.com/ classes/teen-writing-camps/
SCHOOL OF ROCK PERFORMANCE AND RECORDING CAMPS (SAN RAMON AND VIRTUAL) (925) 415-3340 Age or Grade Range: Age: 8 - 16 Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock San Ramon offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Our local music camps are perfect for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. We are offering both in-person and virtual camps. The in-person camps will have a performance at the end of the week and the virtual camps will record a song and make a music video. Camp themes include Best of the 90’s, Classic Rock Rewind, Songwriting, and Rock 101. http://sanramon.schoolofrock.com/
SPANISH IMMERSION CAMPS WITH VIVA EL ESPAÑOL (LAFAYETTE, SAN RAFAEL) (925) 962-9177 Age or Grade Range: Ages 5-10 An opportunity for children to learn,
THE NATURE OF STE(A)M (BERKELEY) (510) 590-8409 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-11 Boys Only Outdoor nature, science, math & arts camp for 4-5th grade boys https://www.ebsfb.org/steam-camp
THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (OAKLAND) 510-531-8566 Age or Grade Range: Grades 1-8 This summer we offer Montessori classroom activities in the morning, followed by summer camp in the afternoon for Lower Elementary (first through third grade) students, and an all day summer experience for Upper Elementary and Junior High students (fourth through ninth grade). https://www.therenaissanceschool. org
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practice, and improve their Spanish language skills. Week-long camps are centered around a specific theme and consist of interactive games, music & movement activities, arts & crafts, science and cooking too! http://www.vivaelespanol.org
STEM CAMP BY MAD SCIENCE OF THE BAY AREA (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
their day, their way. Campers will choose interest-based, pod-like groups, where they can immerse themselves in activities or projects with an emphasis that speaks to their tastes. These interest groups include sewing, building, performing arts, coding/gaming, sports & recreation, or a mix of everything! https://steveandkatescamp.com/
(510) 438-9702 Age or Grade Range: Ages 6-11
SUMMER@STRATFORD (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS)
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. http://thebayarea.madscience.org/
(408) 244-4073 Preschool - Middle School
STEVE & KATE’S CAMP (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) (415) 851-8581 Age or Grade Range: Ages 4-13
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! https://www.stratfordschools.com/ summer
At Steve & Kate’s Camp, kids take chances and take charge, shaping
SUMMER PROGRAMS AT SFCM (SAN FRANCISCO) (415) 503-6254 Age or Grade Range: Ages 10-18 Summer Programs through the SFCM Pre-College provide opportunities for young musicians to continue their musical studies throughout the Summer. 2021 online offerings include sessions in Careers in Music-Strategies for Success, Coding for Composers, Introduction to Composition, Improvisation, Harp, Gilbert & Sullivan Scenes, Piano Seminar: Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. Dates, times and tuition rates vary by program. https://sfcm.edu/summer
SUMMERCREST (SAN RAFAEL) (415) 457-6672 Age or Grade Range: Entering K-6 SummerCrest is an academic camp that offers challenging academic classes and broadening enrichment activities. We are in our 10th year of bringing a quality, fun camp to our community. http://summercrest.org
UC BERKELEY’S EMBARC SUMMER DESIGN ACADEMY (BERKELEY) Age or Grade Range: Ages 15-18 embARC is an immersive summer design program at UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design that brings together high school students from diverse backgrounds in a virtual space to explore architecture, urban design and sustainable city planning. http://bit.ly/embarcwebsite_2021
WALNUT CREEK ARTS & REC SUMMER DAY CAMPS (WALNUT CREEK) (925) 295-1490 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-14 Join Walnut Creek’s Arts & Recreation for summer camps this year! Arts & Rec offers summer camps in arts, sports, outdoor recreation, preschool camps, specialized recreation, and much
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more! Our popular summer day camps include: Camp Community Arts, WC Sports Camp, WC Day Camps, Specialized Recreation Camp, Camp Tenderfoot, and Camp Clever Creek. Half-day and full-day options are available. Payment plans and scholarships are available. Visit us at www.walnut-creek.org/summercamp or call (925) 295-1490 for more info. http://walnut-creek.org/ summercamp
This is a 5-class series for dancers ages 3-4 and 5-6. https://www.mdt.org
YOUTH CAMP AT CAMP CONCORD (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE) (925) 671-3006 Age or Grade Range: 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 WILDCARE’S SUMMER NATURE the fun-filled traditions of overnight PROGRAMS CAMP! Over the 5 days/4 nights (TIBURON, SAUSALITO) at Camp Concord in South Lake Tahoe, campers aged 8-13 will enjoy (415) 453-1000 x19 Canoeing, Crawdad Fishing, Hiking, Age or Grade Range: Ages 7-11 Archery, Volleyball, Swimming, WildCare’s Summer Nature Programs Beach Fun at Lake Tahoe, Skits, provide young people with an unfor- Arts & Crafts, Tye Dying Shirts, and gettable wildlife and nature experiCampfires with S’mores. Your child ence! This summer we are offering will be disconnected from the digital in person Nature Hikes and Virtual world (although texting is possible Wildlife Classes. with some providers). Roundtrip https://discoverwildcare.org/ bus transportation from Concord to summer-nature-programming/
South Lake Tahoe is included, plus all meals, a Camp Concord tee-shirt for tye dying, and all activities. Strict policy’s around Covid-19 will be in place. For 2021, Camp will be at 50% capacity. 10 Cabins (pods) with five (5) youth and one (1) counselor in each. A Youth Camp nurse is at camp 24/7. https://friendsofcampconcord.org/ youth-camp/
YOUTH MUSICAL THEATER COMPANY (BERKELEY) (510) 595-5514 Age or Grade Range: Grades 7-12 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. Classes are outdoors following all county covid requirements. http://www.ymtcbayarea.org/
WOODWORKS SUMMER CAMP (OAKLAND) (510) 590-8409 Age or Grade Range: Ages 12-15 Build and design projects with wood, metal and other materials while developing executive functioning. https://www.ebsfb.org/ woodworks-camp
YOUNG DANCER SUMMER DANCE CAMP (SAN RAFAEL) (415) 499-8891 Age or Grade Range: Ages 3-9 Let’s Imagine: Step into the magical world of ballet, filled with vision, imagination, and pantomime. In Marin Dance Theatre’s Let’s Imagine class, dancers will be empowered to expand their innate creativity and imagination. They will create an original story to bring to life through dance and fantasy. Little ones will dance away from this class with new movement skills and an enhanced ability to express their imagination. Parents Press Bay Area Virtual Camp Fair 2021 | ParentsPress.com
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