Published April 1st, 2009
Lafayette Summer Camps 2009

Sherman Swim School (Lafayette)
Sherman Swim School has taught more than 36,000 students to Swim and Dive since 1961. Our facility offers 3 pools, a protected warm environment with 90-92 degree water, a shade structure, a misting system, and more. Swimming lessons: from 9 months to adults. Springboard Diving: 7 years to adults.
925-283-2100 or www.shermanswim.com.

Oakland Strokes offers Rowing Camps
Jack London Aquatic center (JLAC), (Oakland )
The nationally recognized Oakland Strokes offer interested students aged 12-18 a perfect opportunity to see what crew is all about. Participants will learn rowing technique, build their strength and endurance, and have fun gaining knowledge about teamwork. Weeks of: June 15, June 22, July 6, July 13, August 3, and August 10.
www.oaklandstrokes.org or call (510) 652-6445.

Football Camp (Moraga)
Be part of a Lamorinda tradition, the annual summer youth football camp at Campolindo High School. In his 13th year as Campolindo High School head football coach, Kevin Macy directs a full gear contact football camp for grades 4 through 8. The camp runs from July 13 through July 24, Monday through Friday, 1:30 to 5:00. All equipment is supplied, T-shirt is included. Call Coach Macy at
280-3950, Ext. 5163, or 932-1579.

MATS Hoops Basketball Camps (Orinda)
The Miramonte High School boys basketball staff will host its 3rd annual summer basketball camps. Designed for boys and girls grades 3 to 10, our camps emphasize skill development, sportsmanship and team play. Our two camps run June 22 to 25 and July 13 to 16. Mornings: 9 am to noon -grades 7 to 10. Afternoons: 1 to 4 pm -grades 3 to 6. Email: MatsHoops@gmail.com
Phone: 925-945-1901.

Orinda Sports Camps
Basketball, Flag Football, Golf, Mini-Hawks, Lacrosse, Multi-sports, Soccer, and Tennis Camps. Camps offered by the City of Orinda, Parks & Recreation Department. Ages 4-15.
(925) 254-2445 www.cityoforinda.org.

Moraga Sports Camps
A wide variety of sports camps are offered this summer: Gymnastics, Golf, Track & Field, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Euro Soccer, Volleyball, Tennis, and Cheerleading camp are available through the Moraga Parks & Recreation Department.
www.moraga.ca.us Phone: 925-888-7045.

Lafayette Summer Sports Camp
The camps will utilize the brand new Lafayette Hockey Rink and the beautiful fields of the Lafayette Community Park for fun sports and games like hockey, soccer, football, dodge-ball and capture-the-flag. Both camps are for kids ages 4 to 14 and will take place at the Lafayette Community Center.
925-284-2232 www.LafayetteRec.org.

Academy of Language & Music Arts (ALMA) (Orinda)
Special summer group music classes include: Theory and Musicianship, Guitar Ensemble, Intro to Guitar Ensemble ,Classical Guitar Ensemble Rock Guitar Combo I & II, Band Ensemble), Jazz Combo, Improvisation clinic for all instruments, Strings Clinic, Percussion/Drum Clinic ,and Vocal Ensemble. Also children's mini-groups for languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese & Chinese. Dr. James Fiatarone, Director, 925-254-5056 or 254-5053.

It's a String Thing (Moraga)
Spend 2 weeks with a group of local professional string teachers learning to take your string playing skills to the next level! June 28th-July 10th, 9am-1pm. Open to violin, viola, cello and double bass players from late elementary to early high school! Large ensemble, chamber music and alternative styles will be explored.
www.summerstringthing.com Adam Noel
at anoel@summerstringthing.com.

Cook it in a Cup CAMP!  (Moraga)
Sign up for a delicious camp where chefs learn to prepare, cook, clean up and eat quick meals and treats in silicone cups.  Located at JM. Three Sessions: June 22-June 26, July 13 - July 17, July 20 - July 25.  Am: 8:30-10:30 Chefs aged 6-10. $125. Pm: 11:00-2:00 Chefs aged 10 and up. $195.
www.CookitinaCup.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 help them take their skills to the next level. July 13-24 M-F 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Stanley Middle School.
www.summermusic.us/Summer_Music
925-768-2949 fun@summermusic.us.

The Art Room (Lafayette)
An art studio where students have fun being involved in the creative process while learning art skills in a nurturing environment. Our goal is to achieve a balance between process and product while building selfesteem and a love of art! Our summer program starts June 15 and goes through August 13.
Phone: 925-299-1515;
Website: www.TheArt-Room.com.

Viva el Espa§ol Spanish Immersion Camps (Lafayette)
A unique opportunity for children to learn or improve their Spanish language skills! During each week-long camp, students participate in interactive games, music and movement activities, and art projects that center around a specific kid-friendly theme. Weeks of June 15, June 22, July 6, July 13, Aug. 3 & Aug. 10.
Phone: (925) 962-9177
Website: www.vivaelespanol.org.

Contra Costa Christian Theatre's
Summer Camp (Walnut Creek)
Students entering grades 6 - 13,
July 13 - August 8 (4 weeks)
Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
During the last week of camp, Monday - Friday will be devoted to technical rehearsals and performances on the stage at the DVC Performing Arts Centre.
summercamp@ccchristiantheatre.org.

Music Box Theater (Walnut Creek)
Camp with Tielle Baker: A nine week musical theater training program for ages 12 to 18 years. Course covers many musical theater skills, including singing, dancing, acting, costumes, hair, makeup, improvisation, and audition techniques. 9-week program culminates in a final production to be performed in 3 shows. June 29- Aug 19 10am-1pm *Performances: Aug 20-22
www.diabloactors.com 925-963-5196
Samantha M Fryer, Managing Director.

Orinda Dance Camps
Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, Storybook, Movie, Princess, Faeries, and Unicorns and many more fun half-day camps. Half-day camps designed for toddlers through teens. Camps offered by the City of Orinda, Parks & Recreation Department. (Ages 3-14)
(925) 254-2445 www.cityoforinda.org.

Town Hall Kids (Lafayette)
Classes expose children of all ages to theatre arts while developing confidence, leadership, team-building skills and acting techniques. Classes culminate in a performance. Session 1,"The Granny Awards", Session 2, The Best Little Theatre in Town" and Session 3, "The Little Mermaid." Sessions are three weeks long. (9am-Noon) or (1-pm). 925-262-1159, www.townhallkids.com
or email classes@townhallkids.com.

Summer at Sienna Ranch (Lafayette)
Sienna Ranch (formerly known as Deer Hill Ranch) in Lafayette has partnered with TrackersNW to create the ultimate summer experience. This is a kid's summer dream come true. Horses, chickens, rabbits, forts, mysteries, treasure hunts, archery, wilderness skills, theater, magic, art....and so much more! Ages 4-16,
June 22nd-Aug 21st, 415-717-3919,
bay@trackersnw.com, www.trackersnw.com.

Summer Bridge Tutoring!
Designed to reinforce concepts learned over the past year, while introducing concepts to be taught next year, Mr. Lorie (6th grade - Algebra) and Ms. Steelman (Geometry) will meet with students in a fun, interactive environment. Groups will consist of no more than 5 students and will meet for one hour every other week throughout the summer. For more information, please visit www.lorietutors.com.

Digital Film Making: Freshi Base Camp (Moraga)
Base Camp is a hands-on, immersive introduction to digital filmmaking. Students work in small groups to make a film and each student will experience all aspects of production. Under the guidance of professional filmmakers, students will pitch, play, shoot, edit, screen, score and even copyright their movies. July 13 -July 17. 9 am- noon. Offered through Moraga Parks & Recreation. www.moraga.ca.us 925-888-7045

Orinda Engineering, Lego & Science Camps
Some of the exciting camps include: Crazy Chemistry, Engineering FUNdamentals (Legos), Future Geniuses, Let's Get Growing, Mad Machine & Robots, My First Lab, NASA, Pre-Engineering (Legos), Secret Agent, and World Scientists. Camps offered by the City of Orinda, Parks & Recreation Department. (Ages 3.5 - 12)
925) 254-2445 www.cityoforinda.org.

Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church's
SonRock Vacation Bible School.
June 15 -19, 9.am -noon. This year's outdoor adventure theme will be filled with games, skits, puppets, crafts, snacks, recreation, Bible stories. and much more! A child must be between the ages of 4 years and 4th grade. (entering 5th grade in the fall). Registration begins April 20th. This camp rocks!
www.mvpctoday.org 925-376-4800 x234.

Rainforest Adventure Vacation (Lafayette)
All kids from age 2 to 5th grade are invited to swing on in for the Rainforest Adventure Vacation Bible School, presented by Our Savior's Lutheran Church & St. Perpetua Catholic Church, June 23-27, from 2 to 5 p.m. Each day we will focus on a different Bible story. They will play zany games, sing fun songs, enjoy cool crafts, act things out in storytelling, do experiments in science, and make friends in small groups. www.oslc.net 925-283-3722.

Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian
Vacation Bible School Camp
The week will be filled with incredible Bible-learning that kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Bible Point crafts, team-building games, cool Bible songs, and tasty treats. Early Bird registration by May 15; Kindergarten-5th grade. June 15 - 19 (9am-12pm)
www.lopc.org click on children.
(925) 283-9990, ext 233 ask for Audrey.

Temple Isaiah's Camp Kefli (Lafayette)
For two weeks in late August, each morning is filled with the dynamic spirit of the day begins with excitement and anticipation. We offer creative theme days and adventures that enrich and delight our campers!
9AM-3:30PM (M, T, Th); 9AM-5PM (W, F)
Phone: (925) 284-9191
Website: www.temple-isaiah.org/kefli.

Lafayette Christian Church- Summer
Adventures in Learning (SAIL)(Lafayette)
Join us for five mornings of games, stories, music and crafts-We will be getting to know our Africa



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