Adventure Day Camp (Walnut Creek)
Adventure Day Camp is a traditional summer day camp for children ages 3-14. In a relaxed atmosphere, children gain confidence and skills in a wide range of camp activities including: swimming, horseback riding, sailing, arts, sports, archery, drama, music, rock climbing, hiking, overnight camping, and much more. Home transportation is available from most areas.
Dates: June 11-Aug. 17
Phone: (925) 937-6500
Website: www.adventuredaycamp.com
Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (Berkeley)
UC Berkeley is offering a summer academy opportunity for students entering 7th through 9th grades. Students will have access to the world class resources of the Berkeley-Haas School of Business in an engaging and age-appropriate camp called Berkeley Business Academy for Youth (B-Bay!) at the Haas School of Business.
Dates: June 18-29
Website: www.haas.berkeley.edu/businessacademy
Camp Awesome (Lafayette)
Camp Awesome is a FUN, FLEXIBLE, AFFORDABLE, all 10 weeks of summer, day camp (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Early care (7:30 a.m.), aftercare (2 p.m. to 5 p.m.), by the week, drop-in, sports, games, crafts, Games2U (laser tag, hamster ball, video games twice a week), magicians, jugglers, friends – a summer full of memories!
Dates: June-August
Phone: (925) 284-2232
Website: www.LafayetteRec.org
City of Lafayette – Recreation Summer Camps (Lafayette)
Soccer, Cheerleading , Cooking, Dance, Fencing, Jewelry Making, Theater, Lacrosse, Mad Science, Spanish, Engineering, LEGOS, Tennis, Critters-N-Clay, Music, Robotics, Hip Hop, Game Design, Basketball, Chess and more! Half day and full day camps available, link morning and afternoon camps together with Awesome Camp Connection to build your own full day!
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 284-2232
Website: www.LafayetteRec.org
Cal Athletic Camps (Berkeley)
Cal Camps are proud to uphold the Cal tradition of excellence. We offer a wide variety of recreational and sport activities for kids of all ages and have been doing so for 50 years. We believe our staff is second to none. We design our programs to provide kids with a spring and summer session full of adventure, friendship, confidence building and fun. Go Bears!! Email: calcamps@berkeley.edu.
Dates: various dates and times available
Website: www.calbears.com/camps/cal-camps.html
Cal Shakes (Lafayette)
Summer Shakespeare Conservatories: Five- and Two-week Conservatories offer classes including acting, improvisation, stage combat, and movement. Afternoons are spent in rehearsals for public performances of Shakespeare plays at the end of the program. New this year: tech/design track taught for grades 9-12.
Dates: June 18 to Aug. 3 (Grades 3-12) Scholarships available.
Phone: (510) 809-3293
Website: summershakespearecamp.org
Camp Galileo (Lafayette)
(Pre-K - rising 5th graders)
Campers engage in hands-on art, science and outdoor activities every day plus have tons of fun with camp traditions like team color day, water ball and capture the rubber chicken. The camp will be held at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: 1-800-854-3684
Website: www.galileo-learning.com
Galileo Summer Quest (Lafayette)
(Rising 5th-8th graders)
Campers try their hands at the things they love, diving into one exciting major during each week-long session, with options like Go-Kart Makers, Fashion Design, Video Game Design and “Chefology.” The camp will be held at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: 1-800-854-3684
Website: www.galileo-learning.com
Camp Edmo ( Moraga)
Camp Edmo is for kids (pre-K – entering 4th grade) to explore, create, have fun and grow. Our Arts & Science and Animation activities are designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, Children's Creativity Museum and MOCHA Camp hosted in Moraga at Rheem Elementary. Other Bay Area locations available.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (415) 282-6673
Website: www.campedmo.org
Camp EdTech ( Moraga )
Camp EdTech teaches entering 5th - 9th graders how to create their own video games, digital movies, photographs, soundtracks, graphic designs, and animations. Taught by industry pros and designed by Edventure More in partnership with the Children's Creativity Museum, the Bay Area's premier digital arts museum. Camp hosted in Moraga at Rheem Elementary. Other Bay Area locations available.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (415) 282-6673
Website : www.campedtech.org
Camp Hacienda (Moraga)
This summer, Moraga Parks and Recreation will again be offering CAMP HACIENDA, a day camp for kids ages 5-10 that will incorporate sports, games, crafts and more in the safe, secluded environment of the Hacienda de las Flores! Come for a full day or a half day.
Dates: June 11 – Aug. 10
Full Day: (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Phone: (925) 888-7045
Website: www.moraga.ca.us
Camp Orinda (Orinda)
Enjoy one adventure after another! This camp for ages 6-10.5 includes games, arts, crafts, hiking, skits, sports, special fun days, and twice-weekly field trips (Exploratorium, Lawrence Hall of Science, the Jungle, Waterworld and many more)! One- and two-week, full- and extended-day camps are offered.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 254-2445
Website: www.cityoforinda.org
iD Tech Camps & iD Teen Academies (Moraga) Full Day or Overnight
Take hobbies further and gain a competitive
edge! Create iPhone apps, video games, movies, and more at week-long, day and overnight programs held at Saint Mary’s College of CA, and 60+ universities in 27 states. Also two-week, teen-only programs held at Stanford, UCLA, Yale, Harvard, and other universities: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy, and iD Visual Arts Academy.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324)
Website: www.internalDrive.com
Orinda Parks & Recreation (Orinda)
A variety of full-day camps are offered for beginning to advanced levels (ages 4-14): Basketball (July 2,3,5,6), Golf, Lacrosse, Mini-Hawk, Soccer (June 18-22, July 30-Aug. 3, Aug. 13-17), multi-sport (Aug. 13-17) and musical theater camps. Orinda summer camps awarded “Best of Lamorinda 2011” by Lamorinda Moms!
Orinda Parks & Recreation
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 254-2445
Website: www.cityoforinda.org
Camp Kefli (Lafayette)
The Camp Kefli staff leads a wide range of programs that are appropriate to each age group (K – 8), filling our two one-week sessions with fun. Some programs utilize the wonderful Temple Isaiah facility while others take place off site. We offer creative theme days and adventures that enrich and delight our campers!
Dates: Aug. 6-17 (M, T, Th, F – 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.); (W – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Phone: (925) 284-9191
Website: www.temple-isaiah.org/kefli
Camp Pura Vida (Boonville) Overnight
A sleep-away program operated by Adventure Day Camp, Camp Pura Vida is nestled among redwood trees and the Rancheria River offering a beautiful and tranquil setting for the program. Activities include hiking, sports, horseback riding, fishing, camping, arts, drama, and more. Aug. 5-12 (8 days); or Aug. 5-16 (12 days).
Phone: (925) 937-6500
Website: adventuredaycamp.com
Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop (Lafayette)
This week-long music workshop provides an intimate and inspiring environment for learning and playing jazz . Master classes, improvisation workshops and jazz combos are led by some of the preeminent, professional musicians in the field. Directed by Stanley Middle School music director Bob Athayde.
Dates: One week only (July 30-Aug. 3)
Website: www.lafayettejazz.wordpress.com
Rancho Del Lago Riding Camp (Briones)
Teaches classical riding for beginning and intermediate riders in a safe environment with gentle horses and ponies. Two riding sessions a day, horse care, crafts and a show create a fun exciting week! We have many repeat campers!! Six one-week sessions.
Phone: (925) 370-6439
Website: www.rancho-del-lago.com
Lorne Smith Lacrosse (Moraga) Full Day and Overnight
One of the most highly regarded teachers of the game, Orinda resident Lorne Smith (Princeton ’99, 3x All-American, 3x NCAA National Champion; Gilman HS, Baltimore MD, 2x All-American, 2x MIAA Champion, Baltimore Player of the Year; Stanford Coach ’02-’07; MLL Pro Player LA Riptide ’06-’07; Team USA U-19 World Champion ’96) expands his offerings at Saint Mary’s with a new day camp for boys ages 10-16.
Overnight Camp: July 2-6 (includes July 4 trip to Moraga Commons to watch the fireworks)
Day Camp: June 11-14 (new camp for 2012, for boys ages 10-16. Start your summer right!)
Website: www.lornesmithlacrosse.com
Redwood Ranch Horse Summer Camp (Oakland Hills)
Established in 1935, campers ages 6-16 have two riding lessons each day, and learn proper horsemanship - learning to saddle up, groom and care for their horses. Friendly, safe and supportive environment.
Dates: Weekly sessions June 13 – Aug. 26 (9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Phone: (510) 531-0262
Website: www.redwoodranchstables.com
Roughing It Day Camp (Lafayette)
Lamorinda’s Home Town Camp! An all-outdoors day camp located at the Lafayette Reservoir for children ages 4 - 16. Activities include: horseback riding, swimming lessons, trail riding, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, sports, outdoor adventure and more! Transportation provided from home and group bus spots. Extended day available. Helping children grow in wonderful ways for over 40 years.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 283-3795
Website: www.roughingit.com
Roy's Magic Camp (Moraga)
Let us help discover the MAGIC in your child while teaching basic life skills through the age old art of Magic, Juggling and Puppets. Roy Porfido, local magician and director of Roy’s Magic Camp, will instantly appear with his staff to instruct your child in some amazing feats of entertaining magic and legerdemain. All props and supplies are included. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Dates: July 16-20 / July 23-27
Phone: (925) 455-0600
Website: www.magiccamp.org
Camp Saklan (Moraga)
Open to the public and located on the Saklan campus. Every week is carefully designed to incorporate our mission to expand the heart, mind and character of every child. Camp programs and activities are led by a well-trained, dedicated staff in a caring, safe environment. Weekly themes include Science, Drama, Magic, Circus Arts, Lego Engineering, Movie Effects, Swim Lessons and much more.
Phone: (925) 376-7900
Website: www.saklan.org
Sewnow! Fashion Design (Lafayette) (SPRING BREAK CAMPS)
Learn fashion design and sewing at sewnow! fashion studio. We offer a variety of one-week camps for juniors (2nd & 3rd Grade), kids, and teens. Have fun, learn new skills and walk away with unique personalized fashion items. Camps include workbook, fabrics, notions, computerized custom-fit patterns, and custom embroidery. Email: info@sewnow.com
Dates: June-August
Phone: (925) 283-7396
Website: www.sewnow.com
Sienna Ranch (Lafayette)
Lamorinda’s own ranch camp experience. Camp choices include activities in nature immersion, primitive arts, survival skills, horse riding and care, farm animal interaction, archery, carpentry, and more! Serving campers ages 4-14, Sienna Ranch offers week-long, , full-day or half-day camp options. All adult, professional staff and an amazing, convenient location.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 283-6311
Website: www.siennaranch.net
SMC Summer Camps (Moraga)
SMC offers 30+ sports camps on one of the most picturesque campuses on the West Coast. Saint Mary's offers boys and girls Overnight, Day, Team, and Specialty Camps for ages 4-18. Summer 2012 offers All Sports, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball. Email: smccamps@stmarys-ca.edu.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 631-4FUN (4386)
Website: www.smcgaels.com, click "camps"
Summer Park Program (Moraga)
This camp is a “drop-in” day program for children ages 8-12. The park will be staffed with Recreation Leaders and children will be able to come and go as they (you) please. They will spend their days participating in age-appropriate sports, crafts, games, nature walks, etc.
Dates: June 18-July 13; and July 16-Aug. 10
Full Day: (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Phone: (925) 888-7045
Website: www.moraga.ca.us
Town Hall Education Summer Camps and Classes (Lafayette)
The award-winning Town Hall Theatre educational programs return this summer featuring skills-based and performance-based theatre classes for preschool to high school-aged students. Great for young performers as well as students who wish to expand their public speaking, social, and team-working skills.
Dates: June- August
Phone: (925) 283-6673
Website: www.TownHallTheatre.com
Summer Music@Stanley (Lafayette)
For any 4th-8th grade student who wants to be a better musician, likes food, and enjoys lots of fun. Summer Music is designed to challenge students at ALL levels, from beginner through the accomplished young musician, and to help them take their skills to the next level. Held at Stanley Middle School. Email: fun@summermusic.us.
Dates: July 9-13, Monday-Friday (9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Phone: (925)768-2949
Website: www.summermusic.us
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