Academy of Language and Music Arts/ ALMA
(Orinda)
Private lessons in all instruments, including guitar/piano/drums/
band instruments/strings/ & voice; private lessons in languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, ESL; Special summer group classes and performing ensembles, including Rock Combo, Jazz Combo, Vocal Ensemble, Drum Circle, Theatre & Acting Skills. All ages and levels are welcome; located at 99 Brookwood Rd., Orinda. Dr. James Fiatarone, Director.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 254-5056; (925) 254-5053
Website: www.alma-leap.com
Bones and Bridges Creative Writing Camp
(Lafayette)
Award-winning author Ruth Gender inspires upper-elementary students who enjoy writing to explore new ways to write, develop skills, and illustrate their work in a small group setting located in downtown Lafayette.
Dates: (Session one) June 18-22, 10am-noon; (Session two) July 9-13, 10am-noon
Phone: (510) 525-7853
Website: www.ruthgendler.com
Chow Bella Kids Cooking Camp
(Lafayette)
Kids ages 7 and up will explore their culinary creativity, share fantastic meals with new friends, and discover the wonderful world of food. Session includes all ingredients, materials, recipe binder, apron, chef hat. Located at 584 Glenside Drive, Lafayette. E-mail: elaine@chowbella.net
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 878-9932
Website: www.chowbellakids.net
Orinda Academy
(Orinda)
Students may take two semester classes or one full-year class from the courses listed in the following subject areas: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, English for all grades, U.S. History, Spanish (all levels), Art, Music, Middle School and High School Prep. Personalized instruction with 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Orinda Academy classes meet state requirements for credit and are UC-approved.
Dates: Two 17-day sessions: June 20-July 12 and July 14-Aug. 5 (9am-1pm).
Phone: (925) 254-7553 x 305
Website: www.orindaacademy.org
Ocean Adventures
(Orinda)
Enrichment Program Ocean Adventures! An exciting curriculum designed to allow children (K-5th grade) to look on and under the world's seas! Program includes skill and appreciation development in the visual and performing arts, building, modeling, drawing, zoology, botany, geology, woodworking, and much more!
Dates: June 18-July 13, 9am-noon.
Phone: Orinda Parks & Recreation (925) 254-2445
Website: www.cityoforinda.org
Sewnow! Fashion Design
(Lafayette)
Learn fashion design and sewing at sewnow! fashion studio (3534 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette). 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
Shakespeare For Kids
( Lafayette)
Two-week camp for kids ages 6-14 interested in singing, dancing or acting in short Shakespeare scenes, and more. Tudor faire, feast and dramatic production
for families at the grande finale, 7pm, July 20!
Dates: July 9-20, 9:30am-12:30pm
Website: www.Shakespeareforkids.us
Summer Bridge Math
(Moraga)
This program, intended to be both fun and educational, is designed to reinforce previous math concepts, while introducing future ones. Manipulatives and interactive problem solving will be a part of each session. Groups will consist of no more than seven students and will meet four times over the summer. Mr. Lorie will lead the sessions.
Dates: various dates and times are available
Website: www.lorietutors.com
The Art Room
(Lafayette)
Students enjoy the creative process
while learning art skills in a nurturing environment. Our goal is to achieve a balance between process and product while building self-esteem and a
love of art!
Come have fun with us!
Dates: Our flexible summer program starts June 18.
Phone: (925) 299-1515
Website: www.TheArt-Room.com
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Science Camp
(Walnut Creek)
Enjoy new adventures with live animals, science experiments, crafts. Held in the museum's large air-conditioned community room, two private classrooms, and outdoors in adjacent Larkey Park. Four weekly half-day sessions include Creepy Crawly Critter Camp (ages 4-6), Getting Down to Earth & Animal Adaptations (ages 6-9), and Wildlife Hospital Behind the Scenes (ages 10-12).
Dates: See website for dates, times and fees.
Phone: (925) 935-1978
Website: www.wildlife-museum.org
HORSE/FARM CAMPS
Rancho del Lago
(Briones)
Rancho del Lago's riding camp teaches classical riding for beginning and intermediates 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!
Dates: Six one-week sessions
Phone: (925) 370-6439
Website: www.rancho-del-lago.com
Roughing it - Hello Horse Camp
(Lafayette)
Part of the Roughing It Family of Camps. One-week, half-day introductory western riding camp. Beginning riding lessons and horsemanship, animal care, crafts and more! Designed for busy families that cannot attend our full-day horse programs.
Dates: various dates available from 2:15-5:15pm
Phone: (925) 283-3795
Website: www.roughingit.com/horse
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 amazing, convenient location.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 283-6311
Website: www.siennaranch.net
Trails to Success
( Briones)
Build confidence and leadership skills at the "School of Horsology:" a Horse Power Summer Camp for children ages 8-18 who want to take their riding and horsemanship skills to the next level. Learn the psychology behind horse behavior, earn their trust and respect, and become a true partner with your horse! We will foster confidence, personal insight and effective leadership skills on the ground and in the saddle. Email: jesspinto.trails@gmail.com
Dates: July 23-Aug. 3
Website: www.TrailstoSuccess.com
SPORTS CAMPS
DON's Camp 2012
(Lafayette)
The Acalanes coaching staff invites incoming 3rd-8th graders to be the very best football players you can be. At our camp you will learn skills, techniques, rules and how to perform to the best of your ability. There are daily camp awards and all athletes receive a T-shirt.
Non-contact, $125. Contact Head Coach Mike Ivankovich.
Dates: June 18-20, 9am-noon
Email: mivankovich@acalanes.k12.ca.us
Football Camp
(Moraga)
The Cougar Youth Football Camp, directed by Head Coach Kevin Macy, for grades 4-8 will run from July 9 through July 20, 1:30-5pm at Campolindo High School. All equipment is supplied, t-shirt is included. Registration forms can be found at campofootball.com.
Phone: (925) 932-1579
Summer Tennis Camps with Lynne Rolley
(Berkeley)
Berkeley Tennis Club -no membership required: ages 4-18. We welcome ALL player levels & will be grouped accordingly. NEW afternoon & evening sessions coming! Quick Start Program for 10 and under. Email: lynne.btc@sbcglobal.net
Dates: June 11-Aug. 24, weekly sessions (M-F) 9am - noon.
Phone: (510) 841-9023
Website: www.berkeleytennisclub.org
Oakland Strokes
(Oakland)
The Oakland Strokes summer program is a half-day summer camp. It is offered five weeks during the summer. The program is open to any child 6th through 12th grade. The program is a "learn to row" program, focused on taking kids from never rowing, to being proficient. We teach the basics and include conditioning in our program. E-mail: oaklandstrokes@gmail.com
Dates: various dates and times available
Website: www.oaklandstrokes.org
Sherman Swim School
(Lafayette)
A tradition since 1961, Sherman Swim School is a family business in Lafayette which has taught swimming to over 38,000 students and has produced numerous diving champions. Our teachers love to work with children and receive extensive in-water training. The combination of one-on-one instruction with patient, encouraging teachers, and extremely comfortable water (90ø-94ø), creates an ideal learning environment. Voted "Best of the East Bay," Diablo Magazine.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 283-2100
Website: www.shermanswim.com
SMC Summer Camps
(Moraga)
SMC offers 30-plus 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"
Stars' Basketball Academy for Girls
(Lafayette)
High school coaches Clay Kallam (Bentley), Kelly Sopak (Miramonte), Elgin Leslie (Campolindo) and Dan Middleton (Northgate) will run a series of camps at the Bentley School this summer. E-mail: clayk@fullcourt.com
Dates: High school camp, June 11-15 and June 18-22 (two one-week sessions) 11-1pm; Youth camps, June 11-15, June 25-29 and July 16-20 (1-3pm).
Phone: (925) 935-7370
Website: www.calstars.org/page/show/86855-stars-basketball-academy
Tennis Camp -Moraga Valley Swim and Tennis Club
(Orinda)
This three-hour program from 11:30am-2:30pm includes tennis instruction from USPTA certified coaches and a swim/ lunch period with fun and games. Hourly classes are also available.
Scott Borowiak USPTA Certified Coach.
Dates: Weekly sessions June 11- July 10
Phone: (925)284-1102
Website: WWW.mvptennis.org
VARIETY CAMPS
Camp Saklan
(Moraga)
Located on the campus of The Saklan School in Moraga, activities are designed to incorporate our mission to think creatively, act compassionately and live courageously. Camp programs and activities are lead 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.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 376-7900
Website: www.saklan.org
Orinda Parks & Recreation
(Orinda)
A variety of half-day camps offered for ages 3.5-15: OK Camp, Enrichment Program - Ocean Adventures, Art, Babysitting, Basketball, Bridge, Carpentry, Chess, Chinese, Computer & Multi-media, Cooking, Dance, Engineering (Lego & Erector), Filmmaking, Flag Football, Golf, Gymnastics & More, Jewelry Making, Lacrosse, Music, Musical Theater, Rock 'n' Roll Band, Science, Soccer, Multi-sports, Tennis, Theatre & Circus Performing, Volleyball, and Writing Camps!
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 254-2445
Website: www.cityoforinda.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! Registration opens April 16.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 284-2232
Website: www.LafayetteRec.org
Moraga Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
(Moraga)
Parks Make Life Better . . . and so do fun summer camps! A variety of camps are offered through the Moraga Parks & Recreation Department: Eurosoccer, baseball, Moraga Sports Camp, magic, cartooning, movie making, drama, flag football, volleyball, jewelry making, cheer, tennis, SCUBA, fishing, and much more! Registration is currently open.
Dates: various dates and times available
Phone: (925) 888-7045
Website: www.moraga.ca.us
Reach the reporter at:
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA