Adventure Day Camp

(Walnut Creek) 

Adventure Day Camp is a traditional summer day camp for children ages 3-15. In a relaxed atmosphere, children gain confidence and skills in a wide range of camp activities including: swimming, horseback riding, sailing, skateboarding, woodworking, science, arts, sports, archery, drama, music, rock climbing, hiking, overnight camping, and camp games.  Home transportation is available from most areas.

Dates: June 10-Aug. 16

Phone: (925) 937-6500, Website: www.adventuredaycamp.com

Camp Awesome

(Lafayette)

Camp Awesome is a fun, flexible and affordable, 11 weeks of summer, day camp (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Early care (7:30 a.m.), aftercare (2 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

Berkeley Rep School of Theatre’s

Summer Theatre Intensive

In four weeks, students have the opportunity to explore all facets of the theatre. Studying with master teaching artists and working alongside esteemed playwrights, participants will hone their theatrical skills and create an original play to be performed onstage at Berkeley Rep. Financial aid available. Dates: June 17-July 12 (Grades 6-8); July 16-Aug. 9 (Grades 9-12)

Phone: (510) 647-2972

Website:  www.berkeleyrep.org/summerintensive

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: 5- and 2-week Conservatories offer classes including acting, improvisation, stage combat, voice and movement. Afternoons are spent in rehearsals for an abridged Shakespeare play performed on the final day. New this year: aftercare until 6 p.m. Financial Aid is available.

Dates: June 17-July 20; July 22-Aug. 2. (Grades 3-12.)

Phone: (510) 809-3293

Website: summershakespearecamp.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

Galileo Camps

(Lafayette)

(Pre-K - 8th grade)

Younger 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.  Older campers have options like Go-Kart Makers, fashion design, video game design and “Chefology.”  The camps 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. Before and after care available.

Dates: June 17 – July 26 (no camp July 4th), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phone: (415) 282-6673

Website: www.campedmo.org

Camp EdTech

(Moraga)

Camp EdTech teaches entering 5th - 8th 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. Extended care options available.

Dates: June 17 – July 26 (no camp July 4th), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phone: (415) 282-6673

Website: www.campedtech.org

Camp Edmo in the Park

(Lafayette)

Looking for a camp later in the summer? A fresh twist on Camp Edmo, this camp features completely different weekly themes. Each theme revolves around local art, science, history or geography and includes nature hikes, and special presentations. Kids do everything from strike yoga poses to pet baby sharks. Camp hosted in Lafayette at Lafayette Rec. Area. Before and after care options.

Dates: July 29-Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Phone: (415) 282-6673

Website: www.campedmo.org

Camp Hacienda

(Moraga)

This summer, Moraga Parks and Recreation will again be offering Camp Hacienda, a day camp for children 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, half day, or drop-in.

Dates: June 17-Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: (925) 888-7045

Website: www.moraga.ca.us

iD Tech Camps & iD Teen Academies

   (Moraga) Full Day or Overnight

Take interests further and gain a

competitive edge!  Create iPhone

apps, video games, C++/Java programs, movies, robots, and more at weeklong, day and overnight summer programs held at Saint Mary’s College of CA, Stanford, and 60-plus universities in 26 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: Please check the website.

Phone: 1-888-709-TECH (8324)

Website: www.internalDrive.com

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. 12-23

Phone: (925) 284-9191

Website: www.temple-isaiah.org/kefli

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;

Sunday, Aug.4 to Friday, Aug. 9 

Website: www.lafayettejazz.wordpress.com 

Lorne Smith Lacrosse  

Orinda + Lake Tahoe)

One of the most highly regarded teachers of the game, Orinda resident Lorne Smith (Baltimore US Lacrosse Hall of Fame; 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) offers a Lamorinda Day Camp and an overnight camp in Lake Tahoe.

Lamorinda Day Camp:  June 17-20 (U11-U15)

Lake Tahoe:  July 22-26 (HS Players Only)

Website: www.lornesmithlacrosse.com

Camp 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: June 17- Aug. 9

Phone: (925) 254-2445

Website: www.cityoforinda.org

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. 

Dates:  Aug. 4 -11 (8 days)

Phone: (925) 937-6500

Website: adventuredaycamp.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) 323-0219 

Website:  www.rancho-del-lago.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, 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 41 years.

Dates: various dates and times available

Phone: (925) 283-3795

Website: www.roughingit.com

Saklan School

(Moraga)

Summer @ Saklan is your passport to the world!  Mornings are spent on The Saklan School campus with culture and language enrichment programs in German, Mandarin, French, Japanese, Spanish and Italian.  Afternoons are filled with summer fun, including field trips, swimming, sports, games and crafts.  Three-week sessions; full day, mornings or afternoons, with extended care available.  Ages 3–11.  Van transportation available. Dates: June 10 – Aug. 9

Phone: (925) 376-7900

Website:  www.saklan.org/community/camp-saklan

Sewnow! Fashion Design

(Lafayette)  

Learn fashion design and sewing at sewnow! fashion studio. We offer a variety of one-week 1/2 day and full day 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 sewing 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-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. Early Bird and extended care available depending on camp.  Summer 2013 offers all sports: baseball, basketball, 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 Outeens!

Each week is filled with three amazing trips (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday) for ages 11-14. Tuesdays of each week will consist of team building, outdoor games, and fun projects. Fridays will consist of camp games, an outdoor barbecue and water play. Week 1 adventures: Sky High Sports, Great America (includes season pass), Waterworld. Week 2 Adventures: City Beach Rock Climbing, Six Flags (includes season pass), Boomers.

Dates: Week1: July 8-12; Week 2: July 29-Aug. 2.

Phone: (925) 254-2445

Register online at cityoforinda.org or at Orinda Community Center

Summer Park Program

(Moraga)

This camp is a “drop-in” day program at the Moraga Commons Park for children ages 8-13.  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: July 8-19; July 22-Aug. 2; and

Aug. 5-16, 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