DAY CAMPS
Berkeley/Oakland/Albany/El Cerrito area
Updated 2/7/2010
by Tom Lent
150 camps … Have fun!
Age: Grades
listed instead of age usually means the program is for kids entering those
grades in the coming fall (CIT indicates the camp has a Counselor In
Training program. A number after CIT indicates the minimum age or entering grade
for CIT participants. Check with other programs also. Ask. More programs than I
know offer CIT programs. Fees vary.
Reviews: A limited number of camps (about 20) have reviews that were provided by
Berkwood Hedge parents from their experiences during the summers of 1995
through 2001. The parenthetic numbers indicate the number of reviews and which
year they apply to (2-99 means two reviews from the summer of 1999). I no
longer have the time to collect and collate additional reviews.
See http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/summer/
for continuing reviews of some of these camps.
Dates: Length of sessions
and dates they are scheduled. (Much of the date Information is out of date. See note
below)
Time:
Times in parenthesis are for extended care.
Ratio: Camper to counselor
ratio
Cost: To make comparison easier, unless otherwise stated, all
listed Costs are per week, even if sessions are multi-week, unless
otherwise noted. (Much of the Cost: Information is out of
date. See note below)
Discounts & scholarships: Some organizations have reduced rates for early
registration, for members, for multiple weeks, for multiple kids in one family,
etc. Many programs have scholarships for limited income families. Be sure to
ask before you assume you can't afford a program. Also check out the
"campership" program for low income youth attending day camps in of
the East Bay Regional Parks at http://www.ebparks.com/camps
Info: All phone numbers are area code 510 unless
otherwise indicated.
LOOKING
for Spring or Winter break camp? Several camps offer Winter
Camp and/or Spring Camp options, including Berkeley Community Media,
Berkeley Montessori, Cal Adventures,
Look for the *WC or *SC in the camp listings below.
*WC means the program has a winter camp over the end of year holiday
period.
*SC means the program has a camp during the Easter week break or another
spring school week off. Inquire for exact dates.
NOTE: I am no longer able to comprehensively update Information for all camps
each year but am keeping the date and Cost: Information in here from past years
as a rough guide to you. I do update the web site as time allows with new and
update Information that camps and other readers email to me. Please visit the
Want to add or correct a camp? Submit Updates & New listings
Comments? E-mail them to me: tominfo@igc.org
Return to Summer
Camp Guide for more Information
about this guide and for links to the annual Summer Camp Fair and more
sources
of summer camp information and more recent reviews by other parents.
Time for the kid to sleep away? Read about Overnight
Resident Camps
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Need a break this weekend? Check out KIDS' NIGHT OUT, weekend evening
programs offered by several camps to let parents take a night on the town or
relax at home, while the kids have fun.
Monkey Business in Berkeley offers occasional Saturday night Kids Night Out parties with games, piñatas, cooking projects,
martial arts and basketball workshops, slide shows, various art projects
and healthy organic dinner suited to
kids' tastes.
Age: 4.5-11 (CIT 12+). Benefits summer scholarship
program. www.monkeybusinesscamp.com
The Downtown Berkeley YMCA also offers a Kids Night Out program with arts & crafts, kindergym, swimming
(4-8), and other age appropriate activities for 2-11 year olds
Age: 2-11 www.baymca.org
Brushstrokes pottery program now offers a Friday Night Kid Fest year round -- every
Friday night from 6 - 9 pm. $30 includes pizza and the
opportunity to make a $15 piece of pottery or other crafts.
Age: 7+, Register at 528-1360 or www.brushstrokestudio.com
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
Age:
8-16, Dates: one wk sessions 7/30-8/4,
8/6-8/11, Time: 9-4 (8-6), Ratio: 6:1, Cost: $250/wk,
($350 for extended care) Scholarships are available. Deadline: FCFS. 12
student max.
Info: 717-3359 or puppetcamp.com (07)
Academic Study Associates (ASA): Academic
pre-college enrichment summer programs for high school students at UC Berkeley.
See also resident camp listings for domestic and study abroad programs in
Europe and
Age: 9th-12th,
Dates 2-4 wk sessions June-August, Cost: Varies by program –
please see website, Scholarship opportunities, Ratio 10:1 Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 212-796-8340 / 800-752-2250 www.asaprograms.com (07)
Adoptees Connecting
Camp: Camp for adopted children to help them explore, acknowledge
and celebrate their particular life journey through various art forms: writing,
drawing, collage, painting, drama, and puppets. Folk tales, myths and personal
stories will be used. This camp is for children who are ready and wanting to
explore their adoption story in a supportive, creative and fun way. Run by
storyteller Mary Ellen Hill in
Age: 6-12, Dates 1 wk session 7/14-7/18
plus Time 9:3-3:30 Ratio 6:1, Cost: $400/wk, partial
scholarship available Deadline: FCFS
Info: 636-4155 www.mehstories.com (08)
Adventure Camp: Traditional camp of sailing, canoeing, arts, sports,
archery, horseback riding, hiking, kayaking plus in
Age: K-9th, Dates 3 wk sessions 6/22-8/22, Time
9:15-3:30 (8-6), Ratio 6:1, Cost: $363/wk, discount $341 until 2/1, $42 door to door
transportation (ext care included), Deadline: FCFS. fills in mid May,
Info: 925-937-6500
www.adventuredaycamp.com (03)
AdventureOUT: Rock climbing camps in
Age: 9-16 (8-16 for surf), Dates 1 wk Mon-Wed for rock
(also 1 day clinics), Tue-Fri for surf, dates vary check web site, Time
9-1, Ratio 3:1, Cost: $225-240/wk (check for advance sign up discounts), Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 465-0016
www.adventureout.com (03).
Ailey Camp:
Dance immersion camp at UC Berkeley cosponsored by the Alvin Ailey Dance
Theatre. Ballet, modern, jazz, African dance plus creative writing, peer
personal development discussion groups, field trips and visiting artists. Prior
dance training is not a consideration for admission.
Age: 11-14, Dates one 6 wk session 6/21-7/30, Time
8:30-3:30, Cost: $0, Deadline: 2/27,
Info: 642-4630 www.alvinailey.org/artined_aileycamp.asp (04)
Aquatic Science Adventure Camp see listing under KIDS for the
BAY
Art YoWZa Kids: Variety of theme based art camps in
Age: 5-11, Dates one wk sessions 6/15-8/28 (or daily), Time
9-4, Cost: $300 (or $65/day), Deadline: FCFS
Info: 521-2671
www.artyowza.com
(09)
Arts at Archway: Cuisine and Art: Run
on
Age: 6-16, Dates 2 wk sessions 6/25-7/6 (age 6-8
only), 7/9-8/17, Time 9-3
(3-5), Cost: $350/wk (extended
care free)
Arts at Archway: OnStage Theater camp for performers of
all abilities; acting, dance, and voice training; culminates in a musical
theater production. At Archway's
Age: 8-17, Dates 2- & 3-wk sessions 6/25-8/17, Time 9-3 (3-5), Cost: $250/wk (extended care free)
Arts at Archway: Mixlab:
Digital media arts camp at Archway's
Age: 13-17, Dates 2 wk sessions 6/18-7/27, Time 9-3 (3-5), Cost: $375/wk (extended care free),
Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 849-4747 ext. 30, www.archwayschool.org/summer07.htm. (07)
A World of Peace Summer Day Camp listed below alphabetically under World of Peace
BADA Youth Ultimate
Frisbee Summer League: Learn and play the high energy game of
Ultimate Frisbee. Training and games sponsored by Bay Area Disc Association at
Tom Bates fields off Gilman near the waterfront in
Age: 9-17, Dates: 1 wk sessions
7/6-7/31, Time 1-6, Cost:
$175, limited scholarships available.
Info: 599-2254 http://www.bayareadiscassociation.org/camp
(09)
BALL Summer Camp: Baseball camp for boys & girls at
Age: 7-12 Dates: 1
wk sessions 6/26-7/28 Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: $195/wk ($25 discount for 7/3-7/7 session, and/or for
registering for two or more sessions).
Enrollment limited to 24 players per age group to ensure optimal
counselor-to-camper ratio. Deadline:
FCFS after April 30.
Info: www.summerballcamp.com (06)
BandWorks Rock ‘n Roll Camp: ½ day rock
band workshops with instruction playing rock instruments, recording a CD, song
writing workshops.
Age: 8-17, Dates 1
wk sessions 6/20-7/29 Times 9-12 & 1-4, Cost: $160 - $300/wk, Deadline:
5/15, spaces may be available last minute, FCFS except CD camp where
instrumentation matching is required.
Info: 649-7738, www.bandworks.com (06)
Bay Area Adventures Kids Camp: Closed in 03.
Bay Area Shakespeare Camp: Performance oriented workshops covering casting,
staging, Cost:uming, and rehearsal concluding with a performance for family and
friends in
Age: 7-18 Dates 2 week sessions in different locations
6/13-8/19, Time 9-3 (9-5:30) Cost: $198/wk ($63), some scholarships, Ratio 10:1 or
less, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 415-422-2222 www.sfshakes.org
(05)
Belladonna Fairy
Camp: Magical eco-arts
program for girls that celebrates the powers of imagination, intuition, and
creativity. Takes place at the Fairy Cottage in the
Age: 6-10. Dates: 2 wk session: 6/15-26;
9-2, Ratio: 4:1 Limited to 12. Cost: $250/wk. Deadline:
May 1,
Info: 883-0600,
www.fairycamp.org (09)
Age: grade 1-8, Dates two wk sessions 6/26-8/3, Time 9-4
(8-5:30), Cost: $90-100/class/wk (students take 1-4 classes per
session), multi-session and sibling discounts, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 814.1992
www.berkeleyacademics.com (06)
Berkeley Boosters P.A.L. Outdoor Adventures: Outdoor camp in Berkeley with rock climbing, swimming,
hiking, team building, nature explorations, field trips to museums, and
cooperative games, plus an overnight camping/kayaking trip sponsored by the
Police Athletic League whose mission is to link Cops and Kids together in
programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Also
run Cliff Bar Cycling Challenge 2 weeks of bike clinic and daily rides
culminating in a 3 day camping/biking trip with whitewater rafting Adventures
in Sailing on SF Bay with overnight trip and Adventures in Backpacking 2
weeks of hikes, camp clinic, ropes course and rock climbing culminating in 5
day camping and whitewater rafting trip on the South Fork of the American
River.
Age: grade 5&6 (Adventure camp) 11-17 (Cycling and
Backpacking) 12&up (Sailing), Dates (6/21-8/20 check web site for
details), Time 12-6, Cost: $50-150/wk, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 845-7193
http://berkeleyboosters.org (04)
Age: grade 1-9, Dates one wk sessions 6/23-7/18 (check for other
dates in other Bay area locations), Time 1-5 Cost: $113-130/wk (02) check for scholarships, Deadline:
FCFS limited to 20,
Info: 843-0150
www.berkeleychessschool.org
(03)
Age: 13-20 Dates: 2
wk sessions, 6/18-6-29 & 7/16-7/27 (plus winter & spring break
camps) Time 1-5 pm Cost: $300/wk (Scholarships are available) Deadline:
June, Class Size: Limited to 15 students.
Info: 848-2288 www.betv.org
(07)
Age: 6-12 (CIT 14), Dates 1 wk sessions 6/17-8/15, Time
9-3:15 (7:30-6), Cost: $74/wk (add $25 for 7-9, $40 for 3-6), non residents pay a slightly higher
fee and have second pick after residents, Deadline: 10 AM 4/08/02
Info: 981-5140
http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/camps/daycamp.html
(or drop by 2016 Center St. 7 AM - 6 PM) (02)
Berkeley Marina Experience: ½ day programs in marine biology, water
skiing, boating, canoeing and sailing plus other 1-1/2 & 2 hour programs (fishing,
building, crafts, etc.) at the Shorebird Nature Center and the Adventure
Playground at the Berkeley Marina.
Age: 5-16, Dates 3 & 4 day programs and drop in 2 hour
programs at varying dates Time varies by program full day option
available 9:30-4:30 with Marine Biology or boating combined with Adventure
Playground Cost: $20-60 for 2-4 hr 4 day sessions, some free drop in
sessions, scholarships available, Deadline: on site registration on 4/13
then FCFS. classes generally fill in a couple of hours.
Info: 644-8623 www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/marina/marinaexp (02)*
Age: 6-12 (CIT 13), Dates: one and two wk sessions: 6/25-9/1
plus winter and spring camps, Time:
8:30-4:00 pm (8-6 pm), Ratio: 10:1, Cost: $290/wk ($95), Deadline: 4/1
Info: 665-8800 x260, www.bmsonline.org (06)
Berkeley
Playhouse Music Theatre Summer Camps: Daily
instruction in singing, acting and movement at the Julia Morgan Young People’s
Performing Arts Center. Rehearsals, skill development and performance with live
musicians and professional directors, choreographers, music directors and
educators plus creative arts and crafts activities; and programs to teach Teens
Behind the Scenes. Different programs grouped by age.
Age:
K-Teen, Dates 1-5 wk
programs 6/14-8/24, Time varies
by age:
9-3/9-4 and half day, Ratio: 7:1
or 8:1, Cost:
$225-275/wk (financial assistance available), Deadline: Auditions for Youth Company Performance Camps in
Jan & Feb, all other playlab style camps are FCFS
Info: 665-5565
www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
(10)
Berkeley Rec Centers: Each of the Berkeley City recreation centers
holds programs whenever the public schools are not in session, including traditional
general interest day camp and many specialty sport and other theme camps as
well. See Recreation Brochure downloadable from the web site for details.
Age: 5-12, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/16-8/18
varies by age and theme, Time 9:30-3:30 (7:30-6) plus many shorter specialty
camps, Cost: $85/wk (financial assistance
available), Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 644-6640 hwww.ci.berkeley.ca.us/DepartmentHome.aspx?id=8506 (08)
Berkeley Rep School
of Theatre Summer Intensive
Acting, play creation, improvisation, voice and speech, various forms of
physical theatre (e.g., mask work, clowning and psychological gesture),
Shakespeare, stage combat, disciplines of design and production (e.g.,
Cost:umes, sound and lights) with master teachers and a choice of daily
electives including musical theatre, directing, playwriting, sign language for
the theatre and hip hop dance, plus creation and performance of an original at
the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in downtown Berkeley. work
Age: 6th-12th
grade, Dates 4 wk sessions 6/27-7/22 (6-8), 7/25-8/19 (9-12), Time
9-3 Cost: $250-$275/wk; scholarships
Info: 647-2972, www.berkeleyrep.org (05)
Berkwood Hedge & Los Mapaches Music Camps: at
Joy in Music: Music lessons, singing games, traditional circle dances,
outside music games and choral pieces in a Kodaly based music program.
Traditional art projects, such as singing, puppets and folk instruments plus
time for free play. One field trip to Tilden, with outdoor music games and a
search for the birds and animals we sing about in our songs. Morning and
afternoon snack provided.
Los Mapaches Music Camp: Singing, games, instruments and traditional dances from
Age: 5-10, Dates 1
wk session 8/17-21(Joy) 8/24-28 (Mapaches), Time 9-3, Cost: $300/wk, early bird & sibling discounts,
Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 684-9741 www.losmapaches.org
Camp Brushstrokes: (*WC, *SC) Art camp in a NW Berkeley painting studio,
including ceramics painting, murals, mosaics, modern art, bookmaking and
collage. 12 students max.
Age: 5-16, Dates one wk sessions 6/23-8/29 vary by age range plus winter and spring camps, Time
9-12 0r 2 (extended available) Cost: $220 -$365/wk ($7/hr) ask about scholarships, Deadline:
FCFS filled by May,
Info: 528-1360 www.brushstrokestudio.com
(08)
Age: 9-13 (-17 for specialty classes) Date: varies by age 1 wk
sessions 6/16-8/29 plus spring camps, Time
8-4 (7:30-5:30 call to confirm) ½ day specialty classes available as well both
9-12 and 1-4, Cost: $160-$200/wk 1/2 day, $350-$435 for full day ($45 7:30-9 or 4-5:30) member
discounts, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 642-4000
www.oski.org (03)
Cal Shakes Summer Theater Camps: Theatre training camp with conservatory for experienced
theater enthusiasts and less intensive camps for newcomers. Morning may include
acting, improvisation, stage combat, text, and movement. Afternoons are spent
in rehearsals for public performances of plays and scenes at the end of the
program. Locations in
Age: 8-18, students divided into age appropriate groups, Dates
2&5 wk sessions 6/16-8/8 (varies by location) Time 9:00-3 or 3:30 Ratio
15:1, Cost: $212-255/wk, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 548-3422 X105, www.calshakes.org/camps (08)
Cal
Bears Athletic Camps: Specialty sport camps focusing on skill development in the sport of
choice, including Baseball, Girl's Basketball, Boy's Basketball, Girl's Crew,
Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Boy's Rugby, Boy's Soccer, Girl's
Soccer, Girl's Softball, Strength & Conditioning, Swimming, Tennis,
Volleyball, Boy's Water Polo, and Girl's Water Polo. Most sports have a variety
of different ½ & full day camp programs aimed at different age and
abilities from beginner to Advanced Residential, Specialty and Team Camps.
Age: 5-18, Dates: 1
wk sessions all summer long, Cost: $300-695, Ratio 10:1, Deadline
FCFS
Info:
642-1765, www.calbears.com/camps
(08)
Age: 5-18 (CIT 10th/CILT 8th), Dates 1&2 wk sessions
6/16-8/29 plus spring camps, Time
9-12 & 9-4:00 (7:30-5:30 check to confirm extended care for skateboard
camp), Cost: $120-138/wk ½ day, $175-258 full day, $288 for Science combo ($38 7:30-9 or
4-5:30) NOTE: Additional annual $50 membership required for these
prices, Deadline: FCFS. Fills
extremely early, particularly specialty camps like Skateboard (filled in the
first week of Feb 2002 ex for some girl only slots) and Sport & Science
combo (Note: online reg only for Sports & Science), Priority registration
given to donors of at least $100 before Feb 1,
Info: 643-CAMP,
http://calbears.berkeley.edu (03)
Bay Area Explorers: Mobile
exploration of Bay Area Summer fun spots with regular trips to Water World,
Discovery Kingdom, river rafting, Muir Woods, Angel Island, The Exploratorium,
zoos, beaches and sports like bowling, archery, fishing and more.
Jr. Explorers : An age appropriate younger
version ( 5-8 yrs) of Bay Area Explorers
Summer Skateboard:
Skating at all the local area skate parks with other non skate related summer fun
as well. Expert coaching available.
Tackle Football: Experience with all positions of football in full
pads, light contact camp for beginners to intermediate players
Kids TV Production Camp: Campers learn
ins and outs of Television Production both behind the scenes and in front of
the camera.
Age: 5-16
(CIT 12) Dates: 1 wk sessions 6/15-8/21, Time 9-3 (7:30-6) Ratio:
6:1 (8:1 for Skateboard, 4:1 for Jr. Explorers), Cost: varies by camp
$250-385/wk ($50) multi session and sibling discounts, Deadline: FCFS
Info: 925-952-4450
http://caladventurecamps.org
(09)
Casa de Bambini: see Grand Lake Montessori (changed name in 2002).
Age: 1st-12th grade, Dates 1 wk sessions, 6/17-8/16
dates vary by age, Time 9-12 (10-3 for video production camp) no
extended care, Cost: $185-250/wk, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 336-7300 www.chabotspace.org
(02)
Champions Science
Adventures Day Camp: Launch a rocket, build a robot, and experiment
with physics at Crown Beach in Alameda, Merritt College in Oakland and many
other locations around the Bay area and nationally. Different theme each week,
such as: Gizmo’s Robot Factory, Powerful Planet, Fabulous Physics Challenge,
and Space and Rocketry. Also have after school and school break programs.
Age: 5-12, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/15 - 8/21, Time 9-noon or
9-3:30, Cost $194/wk half day, $309/wk full day, Multi-session & sibling discounts
available, special $25 off coupon (promo Code caf003), Ratio max 15:1, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 888-458-1812 www.scienceadventures.com
(09)
Children's Fairyland's Performing Arts Camp: Theatre
and circus arts with professional performers plus time with the animals,
gardening, arts & crafts and swimming at Fairyland on
Age: 5-10, Dates 6/18-8/24, 1 wk sessions, Time
9-5 (inquire for before and after care), Cost:
$250/wk, discount for 6 weeks, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 238-6878 #4 www.fairyland.org (07)
City Camp:
(*SC) Urban explorer camp based at UC Berkeley and at the
Age: 5-12, Dates 1 wk sessions 7/12-8/20 plus spring camps, Time 9-4
(8-6) Ratio 6:1, Cost: $250/wk ($100), multi-session and sibling discounts, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 847-7123
www.citycamp.net (04)
Camp Chameleon Girl Scout sponsored camp for girls with wide range of specialty programs
including horseback riding, nature study, sports, science, music, and more,
combined with traditional camp activities such as hiking, swimming, arts & crafts, and group games at Robert
Park in Oakland hills. Bus transportation available from
Age: 1st-8th grade (CIT 7th), Dates one wk sessions,
6/24-8/9, Time 9-5 (8:30-5:30, 7:30-6:30 if using bus pickup), Cost:
$195-295/wk
+$10 for GS membership ($100 for bus pickup), financial assistance available,
Deadline: random
drawing April 1, 2002, then FCFS.
Info: 562-8470 http://www.girlscoutsbayarea.org (02)*
CCEA New Sprouts 2009 Chinese Summer
Camp: Mandarin language
program infused with fun cultural activities taught by bilingual Chinese
teachers. Sponsored by the Chinese Cultural Education Association in
Age: 4.5-12.
Dates: wkly sessions 7/27-8/21. Time:
9-3 (8-6). Location:
Cost:
$280/wk (-5% for 3 wks, -10% for 4 wks). Extended care $75/week. Sibling
discount 10%.
Info: 510-206-5666 www.cceanewsprouts.org
(09)
Classroom Matters Super Summer Camp Arts and crafts, bookmaking, cooking, and
games, plus daily field trips and outdoor fun including gardening, nature
explorations and movement in West Berkeley. Changing themes each week reInforce
key academic (biology, chemistry, math and writing) concepts in a fun, playful,
encouraging atmosphere. Cooperative
program of Classroom Matters and SymbaEdVentures.
Age: 5-10, Dates one wk sessions 6/19-8/11, Time
9-5 (half day options also), Ratio 10:1, Cost: $275/wk (half day options, sibling
discounts), Deadline: June 12,
Info: 540-8646 www.classroommatters.com
(06)
Contra Costa Civic Theatre Summer Drama Camp: Act in and produce a play (and video) at CCCT in
Age: 7-16, Dates two wk sessions, 6/17-8/30, Time 9-4 (no
extended care), Cost: $250/wk (7-14) $262 (12-16), Deadline: lottery 3/15/02, then FCFS.
Info: 524-9132
or 524-6654 www.ccct.org (02)
COOK! Creative Culinary Camp: Learn foundational kitchen skills,
cultivate the sense for the adventurous at the “International Street Food Fair”
camps, or star in your own live cooking show in the “COOKS Live!” programs.
Sponsored by and based at the Paulding & Company kitchen in Emeryville.
Local professional chefs will be making guest teaching appearances throughout
the summer and campers in the two-week programs will get to feed the senior
citizens during a day of community service at the
Open
house on April 19th, 2009, from 1 - 4p.m. so
that parents and kids can come meet the staff and have a tour at Paulding &
Company,
Age: 9-12 and 13-17, Dates: 1 wk
sessions: 6/15-6/26. 2 wk sessions: 7/6-7/17, 7/27-8/7. Time 9-3 (8-6) Ratio
6:1, Cost $500/wk sibling discounts, Deadline FCFS
Info: 594-1104
www.pauldingandco.com (09)
Creative Strings Camp Violin, viola and cello students explore improv games,
fiddling, blues and world styles and participate in a daily art class. They
will perform a live soundtrack to a narrated story, illustrated by their own
artwork. Run in
Age: 8-12 & 13-up, Dates 1 week sessions 7/17-21 (8-12)
& 7/24-29 (13&up) Time 9:30-3:30 (8:30-6) Cost: $390/wk, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 548-3738 www.stringimprovisation.org (06)
Crissy Field Junior Ranger
Age: 6-14, Dates 1 week sessions 6/16-8/22 Time
8:30-5, Cost: $265-475/wk, ask about scholarships, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 415/561-7690
www.crissyfield.org (03)
Crowden Music Camps: A variety of music camps at the
Summer Music
Age: 7-18, Dates 2
wks 7/17-7/28, Time 8am - 1:45pm
(8-6), Cost: $350/wk, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 540-8707
Summer Music & Opera: For beginning and intermediate string players
who enjoy singing. Small group string ensembles
(placement by experience), morning music theory & orchestra, plus the
opportunity to participate in all aspects of a fully staged opera production,
from singing and acting to set and Cost:ume design.
Age: 8-13, Dates 3
wks 6/26-7/13, Time 9-3 (9-6), Cost: $300/wk, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 559-2941, www.crowden.org
Scrape, Squawk & Bang: An Instrumental Discovery Camp. Designed for
students who have had no or very little experience with instrumental music training.
Instruction on violin, cello, piano or recorder plus experience in chorus,
Dalcroze Eurythmics, music theory and percussion.
Age: 5-11, Dates 1
wk 6/19-6/23, Time 9am-2pm (9-6), Cost: $370/wk, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 559-2941, www.crowden.org
(06)
Crucible Summer Youth Camp: (*WC, *SC) Creative industrial
& fire arts classes near the West Oakland BART. Wide range of programs
including welding, blacksmithing, metalsmithing, flameworking, robots, mixed
media, jewelry, fused glass, woodcarving, neon and more. The Crucible is a
nonprofit sculpture studio, industrial arts educational facility, and art
center with a focus on the fire arts.
Age: 8-18 (adult also), Dates one wk sessions, 6/23-8/11
plus spring break camp, Time 9-12:30 and/or 1:30-5, Cost:
$200-310/wk, Ratio
6:1, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 444-0919 www.thecrucible.org (08)
Culinary Kids: See Sprouts Cooking Club below.
CyberCamp: Technology & computer courses at UC Berkeley,
Stanford, De Anza and other college campuses around the country. Graphic and web design, digital
photography, and flash animation, computer programming and robotics, game
design and modding. Sports during breaks for balance.
Age: 7-18, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/20-8/5, Time 8:45-4:45
(4:45-6:15, ex Friday (meals & board available), Cost: $499-599/wk ($60), Deadline: FCFS
Info: 888-904-CAMP, www.cybercamps.com (05)
Danceversity Camp:
Movement and creativity camp at Ashkenaz World Music and
Age:
7-16, Dates
1 wk sessions 8/4-8/29, Time 9-4 (plus 1/2 day sessions available) Cost:
$300/wk, Deadline: early bird rates until May 1, FCFS
Info:
415-794-7463 http://www.danceversity.com (08)
David Rosenthal Poetry Workshops: Poetry
workshops by “the Cazadero Poetry Guy” at at the Fingado Art Gallery in El
Cerrito. Develop a
deeper understanding of poetry and broader "toolbox" of techniques
and experiment with a variety of styles and approaches. Includes walking field
trips to area parks. Suitable for experienced student-poets as well as
those relatively new to poetry. Taught by a published poet who teaches poetry at Berkeley's
elementary and middle school Cazadero Music Camp Jumpstart programs.
Age: 12-18, Dates:
1 wk sessions, 7/26–8/6, Time: 9-2. Ratio: 8:1, Cost: $200/wk
Info: 926-9699
http://users.lmi.net/rosen4 (10)
Deer Hill Ranch: closed in 2009.
Age: 7-12, Dates 1 wk sessions, Time 8:30-5 (inquire about
extended care), Cost: $250/wk ($30&50), Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 597-1619
www.destinyarts.org (02)
East Bay Regional Parks: In addition to hosting many of the programs
listed here, the regional park system runs a variety of camps from classic day
camps to lifeguarding, to environmentalism for teens, to the Little Farm.
Age: 5-19, Dates all
summer
Info: www.ebparks.com/camps (for complete listing of
all camps that operate in the parks, including the EBRPD’s own and scholarship
opportunities for all camps)
Eco-Investigations Camp: Science investigations, nature exploration, outdoor games,
meditation, art and nature adventure at
Age: 7-12, Dates: 1
wk sessions 6/22-6/26 (7-10 yrs), 6/29-7/37/3 (9-12), Time: 9-3:00 with
a Thursday overnight, Ratio 5:1, Cost: $250 before 6/30, sibling
discounts, scholarships,
Info: 531-1377 www.ecocamps.org (09)
Education Unlimited: Academic and theatric oriented summer camps at UC
Berkeley (and other college campuses). Session options include: acting, public
speaking, debate, web & computer camp, college prep.
Age: 4th-12th grade, Dates 1-6 wk sessions
, Time full day, contact for details, Cost: $885-$1775/wk (incl room & board, check for
commuter prices & scholarships), Deadline: May 1 then FCFS.
Info: 548-6612 www.educationunlimited.com
(03)
Age: 4-12 (CIT 14), Dates 1 wk sessions 7/14-8/22, Time
11-4 (9-6 or drop in), Ratio 10:1 (8:1 for 4-5 yr olds), Cost:
$175/wk (25% surcharge for non El Cerrito residents, generous
low income scholarship program available),
($40/2hr) drop in rates available for
core prorgama nd extended care, 10% discount for 4 wks or more, Deadline:
FCFS spaces may be available last minute, including daily drop ins.,
Info: 559-8208
www.albanysportscamp.com (08)
Camp Edventure More: Hands-on arts, science, recreation camp and animation camps. Features
activities designed by the Exploratorium, CA Academy of Sciences,
Age: K-5th
grade (CIT 7th grade), Dates: 6/23-8/1, vary per location, Time:
9-3 (8-5:30). Ratio: 1:6 & 1:8, Cost: $359-660/week
($7.50-$12.25/hr extended care free with 3 week enrollment), early bird,
multi-week, group, and museum member discounts. Deadline: FCFS. Ask
about scholarships.
Info: 877-993-MORE (6673) www.edventuremore.com (08)
Camp Ere: Cultural immersion with Brazilian artforms, including folkloric
and contemporary dance, Capoeira, drumming and instrument making, costume
making, storytelling, visual arts and performance in
Age: 6-13
& 14-19, Dates: 1 wk sessions 6/15-6/26 &7/6-10, Time: 9-4
(8:30-5), Cost: $300 (multi session discount), Ratio: 6:1 Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 528-1958 or
666-1255 www.brasarte.com
(09)
FAD Camp: Fun, Art &
Drama: Painting, drawing, collage,
clay, puppets, drama, dress-up, and more for children who are interested in the
process of creating art and drama and not as interested in performing. Run
by storyteller Mary Ellen Hill in
Age: 6-12, Dates 1 wk
session 8/18-8/22 Time 9:3-3:00 (3-5) Ratio 6:1, Cost:
$330/wk, partial scholarship available Deadline: FCFS
Info: 636-4155 www.mehstories.com (08)
Fairyland: See Children’s Fairyland
Fencing
Camp: Fencing instruction
and games at
Age:
8-16, Dates 1 wk sessions
6/16-8/22 (varies by age), Time: 9-3
(inquire about extended) Cost: $295.
Info:
528-5110 www.sportfencingcenter.com (08)
Fiddlekids: Traditional Appalachian and Irish fiddle music: tunes,
songs, dance & art at
Age: 7-13, Dates 1 wk session 6/23-27, Time 9-3:30, Ratio
5:1, Cost: $410/wk,
Deadline: FCFS. usually fills by mid March
Info: 235-0370 www.fiddlekids.com (03)
Footfire Soccer: Soccer with arts and crafts option at
Age: 5-16 (CIT 13), Dates 1 wk sessions 6/16-7/18, Time
9-3 (9-5), Ratio 7:1, Cost: $160-200/wk ($50), sibling, team, & multi week discounts
ask about scholarships (before 4/30/02), Deadline: FCFS some sessions
fill in May,
Info: 528-2133 www.footfire.com
(02)*
Fox Ridge Kids Riding
Age: 7 to 11; Dates: 1 wk
sessions 7/31- 8/11: 9-3; Ratio: 6:1; Cost: $495/wk. Deadline: FCFS
Info: 655-5039 (06)
Camp
Galileo: Art,
science, and outdoor programming with fun camp traditions at Holy Names High School
(next to Aurora School) in Rockridge, Prospect Sierra Elementary in El Cerrito,
Bentley School in Lafayette and other Bay area locations Curriculum developed
in partnership with The Tech Museum of Innovation and Klutz with three unique
weeks of programming: Shape It, Sculpt It! & Amusement Park Science,
Psychedelic ‘60s & Space Explorers, Ancient Egypt & Crime Solver
Scientists. Not reviewed, but voted “Best Camp for Kids” in Bay Area
Parent and “Best of the Bay” in SF Magazine
Age: K-5th grade (CIT) Dates:1 wk sessions 6/23-8/08 (dates
differ at some locations), Cost: $349/wk ($40 AM, $80
AM), discount before 3/31 or for multiple weeks, ask about scholarships, Time 9-3 (8-5:30) half day available
also, Ratio: 8:1 (6:1 K), Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 800-854-3684 www.campgalileo.com (07)
Age: 4-12, (CIT 13-14) Dates
3 or 6 wk sessions 6/21-7/30, Time
9-3:30 (8-5:30) Cost: $242-$250/wk
($30 AM $50 PM) scholarships available
Info: 540-5824,
www.ganisraelberkeley.com. (10)
Garton Art’s City Camp: A
series of music and dance workshops to be held at Laney Community College, in
Oakland, California, culminating in an exciting public performance on the Laney
Fusion Theater stage for friends, family, and the public. No experience
necessary for some workshops. Students can choose from jazz, modern dance,
percussion, traditional dance, and spoken word. Pizza party, complimentary DVD,
and class photo.
Age: 12-18, Dates 1
wk session 7/16-7/20, Time 4-8 Ratio 6:1 to 20:1, Cost:
$250/wk full scholarships available.
Info: 914-0103 www.gartonarts.org
(07)
girlsAdventureOUT: See AdventureOUT.
Girls on the Go! : Urban
explorer camp for girls with daily field trips starting from
Age:
9-13 yrs (girls only), Dates 1 wk sessions in June, July & August,
Time 8:30-4, Ratio 11:1, Cost: $300/wk ($15/day), Deadline:
FCFS early reg discount through June 1, often fills by May 1
Info: 529-9332
www.girlsonthegocamp.com (09)
Grand
Age: 7-12, Dates 2 wk session 7/29-26 & 8/8 performance on
8/9, Time 8:30-3:30 (8:30-6), Cost: $225/wk ($10/day), Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 863-4313
www.grandlakemontessori.com (02)
Green Stuff Day Camp: Plant science discovery camp at the UC Botanical
Garden. Explore garden trails with plants from around the world; Learn about
special plant adaptations and animal relationships; Discover many plant uses;
Make food, dyes, and crafts with botanical ingredients.
Age: 5-10, Dates: 1 wk sessions throughout summer, varies by age (5-7 &
8-10 groupings), Time 9-2, Ratio 6:1, Cost: $220-$240/wk, Deadline: FCFS fills
fast,
Info: 643-2755 www.botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
(10)
Ha-Ha-This-Away: Movement, clowning, acrobatics, theatre arts,
arts & crafts, puppetry, yoga, Aikido, field trips to Tilden and Marina, on
Age: 5-9, Dates 4 wk sessions 6/20-8/12, Time 9-3, Ratio
7:1, Cost: $225/wk, Deadline: FCFS fills early (in February in 2003),
Info: 527-5115
www.hahathisaway.com (05)
Age: 2-5, Dates 1 wk sessions 7/10 - 8/28, Time 9:15-11:15,
9:15-noon, or 2-5 Cost: $165-195/wk pick up & drop off options, Deadline: FCFS
Info: 647-1111 www.habitot.org
(06)
Hall of Health Summer Science
Club: Hands-on activities,
science experiments, games, and demonstrations on a range of science and health
topics sponsored by Children's Hospital and
Age: 3rd-5th grade, Dates: 2 wk session 7/30-8/10, Time:
1-4, Cost: $100/wk, scholarships
available, Deadline: FCFS
Info: 549-1564 www.hallofhealth.org (07)
Head Over Heels Gymnastics: (*WC, *SC) Gymnastics, and circus arts in Emeryville,
plus volleyball, swimming, arts and crafts and excursions to the Berkeley
Marina and elsewhere. Review (1-98) Well organized. Good staff. Liked
it. Multicultural.
Age: 4-12 (8+ for Splash Circus), Dates 2 wk sessions 6/17-8/31 plus winter and spring camps, Time
9:30-12:30 or 9:30-4:30 (8-6), Cost: $150-175/wk ½ day $250-300 full ($5/hr) ask about
scholarships, Deadline: FCFS. some classes will fill ahead,
Info:
655-1265 www.hohgymnastics.com (02)
I
Can Summer Camps: Adventure
camp and Spanish camp with weekly field trips and themes in a church near
Age:
5-11, Dates 1 wk sessions
6/19-8/25, Time 8-5 (7-6), Cost: $185/wk Adventure & $205 Spanish ($2/hr), Swim
lessons are an additional $25, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info:
655-7495 (06)
iD Tech Camp: Technology & computer courses at UC Berkeley, St.
Mary's
Age: 7-17, Dates 1 wk sessions all summer, Time, 9-5, ex Fri ends at 3:30,
(8:30-5:30 no extra fee, extended program 7:30-7 ex Fri) also overnight and
weekend options, Ratio 6:1, Cost: $779/wk ($120), Early enrollment
discounts available (use code WD82), Deadline: FCFS
Info: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) www.internaldrive.com (10)
Age: K-5th, Dates 1 wk sessions, 10 weeks, Time 9-4, Ratio
12:1, Cost: $250/wk
(sibling and multiweek discounts), Deadline: FCFS filled by June in 05,
Info: 485-2336
email: http://www.ifeincsfo.com (07)
JCC (
JCC (
Age: K-10th grade (CIT), Dates 2 wk sessions
6/22-8/14, Time 9-4 (8-6), Cost: $225-330/wk +1 time $100 fee, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 848-0237, http://www.jcceastbay.org/jcc/child_teens_camp_tzofim.htm
(09)
Jingle
Jamboree Kodaly Summer Music Camp: (*WC, *SC)
Music camp by at Jingle Jamboree on Solano in
Age: 5-10, Dates
2 wk sessions 6/22-7/17, Time 9-3 Ratio 4:1, Cost: $300/wk
($100), early bird, multi-session and sibling discounts, Deadline: until filled (maximum 10 campers per
session).
Info: 334-8851 www.jinglejamboree.com (07)
JMCA Kaleidoscope Summer
Performing Arts Camp (formerly Theatre Rats) (*WC, *SC), Performing
arts training with professional actors at the
Age: PreK-6th grade, min 4 yrs, *Internship program available for
grades 9 and up,Dates 2 wk
sessions 7/5- 9/2 plus winter and
spring camps, Time 9-4:30, (9-2 for preK & K Rainbow camp), Cost:
$250/wk, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 845-8542x301 www.juliamorgan.org (05)
Camp Keetov at Temple Beth-El: Arts & crafts, sports, drama, hiking & other outdoor
activities in Tilden, swimming at public pool, overnight camp, Jewish cultural
program, singing, games and lots of silliness. Reviews (3-97, 2-98,
3-99) Very well organized. Good high energy very attentive staff. Liked a lot.
Good exposure to and interaction with kids of all faiths, not necessary to be a
member of the
Age: K-9th grade (CIT), Dates: 4 wk sessions
6/23-7/18 & 7/28-8/22, Time 9-3 (7:30-6) Bus pickup 8:30 -3:30 at 3
places, Cost: (00) $115-215/wk (add $22 for 7:30-9, $44 for 3-6), Deadline: late March,
usually fills except a few spaces in the K & 9 camps.
Info: 848-2372. http://www.campkeetov.org (03)
KIDS for the BAY:
Aquatic Science Adventure Camp: Hands-on outdoor science program studying the
local environment of the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sites include:
Age: 5-10.
Dates 1 wk sessions 6/14-7/26, Time 9-4, Ratio
8:1, 16 max, Cost: $285-335/wk, Deadline: FCFS until 5/14.
Info: 510-985-1602 www.kidsforthebay.org (10)
Kids 'n' Clay: Raku pottery, wheel throwing, clay sculpture and mosaic tile at
Age: 5-teen, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/26-8/11 (plus Saturday session), Time
9-3, Cost: $365/wk,
Deadline: FCFS usually fills in February.
Info: 845-0982
www.kidsnclay.com (09)
Kids' Carpentry: Carpentry projects (bird houses, boats, trucks, doll
furniture, etc.) with non power tools at the Tannery in
Age: K-6th grade, Dates: 1 wk sessions Mon - Thu
7/30-8/28, Time: 1-1/2 hr sessions 2 morning & 1 afternoon, Cost:
$75/wk,
Info: 524-9232
www.kidscarpentry.net (03)
Kids Spirit Camp: Spiritual summer nature camp incorporating Eastern and
Western Earth-honoring spiritual paths in
Age: 6-16 Dates 1 wk sessions 7/10-28 Time 8:30-5:30 Cost:
$250/wk, Deadline: FCFS
Info: 653-7293
web site not working this year (00)
KidzArt Summer Camps-
Age: 5-12, Dates: 1 wk sessions,
6/16-27, Time 9-12pm or 1-4pm or 9-4, Ratio 12:1 Cost:
$215
Info: 333-4223 www.KidzArteastbay.com (08)
Kodaly Chorus
Age: 8-12, Dates 2 wk session 7/9-20, Time 9-2:30, Cost:
$113/wk, Deadline: FCFS limit 70,
Info: 436-1234 www.hnu.edu (07)
Age: 4-9, Dates 1
wk sessions (7/28-8-15), Time 9-12:30
or 9-3:30 (extended available), Cost: Half-day ($219/wk), Full-day ($399/wk) One-time materials fee of
$25/family multi-session and
sibling/friend discounts. Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 888-445-2646 www.langokids.com (08)
Lekha Creative Writing Camp: Learn to write
from the heart and overcome writers block in creative writing and academic
communication camp at
Age: : 2nd-9th
grade, Dates 1-4 wk sessions all summer (plus spring camps in San
Jose), Time 9:30-4:30 (8-6) Ratio 8:1, Cost $275/wk ($75),
early bird, multi-session & sibling discounts, Deadline FCFS
Info: 408-439-0422
www.lekhapublishers.com
(09)
LHS Science Camp (& UC Botanical Safari Camp): Programs on specific science & nature topics
at Lawrence Hall of Science or UC Botanical garden above UC Berkeley campus.
See Cal Sports & Science above for LHS science morning combined with Cal
Sports afternoon. Reviews (3-97, 2-98) Full day programs are new in
2002. Reviews of old half day programs were widely split. Some said well
organized, good staff and liked or loved it, others weren't enthusiastic,
thought it was just OK or even boring, not worth all the driving for a 1/2 day
program. One called activities oriented more toward younger kids. The LHS/UC
Botanical combo program got a good review in 97 as a nice low key non physical
change of pace.
Age: 3rd grade (Science) 3&4th grade (botanical) Dates 1 wk
sessions 7/29-8/9 (Science), 6/24-28 or 8/12/16 (botanical), Time 9-4,
Cost: $289/wk,
Deadline: registration day is 3/9/02 for LHS members and 3/23//02 for
non-members then FCFS. some popular programs filled immediately, but some slots
may remain available until program starts.
Info: 642-5134 www.lhs.berkeley.edu (02)*
Living Language Creative writing and reading for girls in El Sobrante with
journals, group discussions, writers workshops, special guests, plus activities
such as garden planting, working with beads, painting, listening to music,
making masks.
Age: 8-16 Dates 2 wk (8 day) sessions 7/18-27 (12-16), 8/1-10
(8-12) Time 9-3 Cost: $250/wk, Deadline: May 30, limited to six girls
Info: 222-7206
www.livinglanguagecamp.com
(05)
Los Mapaches Music Camp: listed above under Berkwood Hedge
Luna Kids Summer Dance: Explore movement invention & problem solving
through improvisation, take classes in modern dance and other dance forms, and
learn to make your own dances in
Age: 8-16 Dates 1 wk sessions 7/11-15 (12-16), 7/18-22 (8-11) Time
10-4 (teen) 9-3 (8-11) Cost: $300/wk (20% discount before May 15) Deadline:
FCFS
Info: 644-3629
www.lunakidsdance.com (05)
Make
Me A Pro Soccer Camp: beginner and advanced camps sponsored by
the Berkeley Recreation Division and former professional soccer player Kevin
Broomfield.
Age: 2.5-
14 Dates 7/28-8/1 1 wk sessions, partial and full day
Info: 677-7024 981-5150 www.mmapsports.com
MicroKidz Summer Computing Camp: Closed in 2001
Mills Girls Soccer camp: Soccer coaching and games
plus swimming, indoor soccer and outdoor games at
Age: 6-13, Dates: 1 wk sessions 6/26-8/4, Time: 9-5pm, Ratio: 5-1 or better, Cost:
$250/wk,
Deadline: FCFS
Info: 430-2395 http://people.mills.edu/colette (06)
MOCHA Summer Art Camp: (*WC, *SC) Week long sessions with different
themes each week such as cartooning, sculpture, sci-fi, animals,
architecture, sculpture, natural
materials, musical instruments and edible art at the Museum of Children's Art
in downtown Oakland. Art walks and visits to other museum or programs each
week. Snacks included. Also offer half day studio intensives for teens with
small classes and individual mentoring. Review (1-98) Well organized,
small classes, limited facility but suitable (they've moved since). Like it.
Age: K-6th + 7th-12th teen program (CIT apprenticeship 9th-12th),
Dates 1 wk sessions 6/16-8/29 teen half day program 7/14-8/8 plus winter and spring camps, Time
8:30-3:30 (8-6), Cost: $265/wk ($3/day for 8-8:30 $12/day for 3:30-6) check for scholarships, Deadline:
FCFS. usually a few spaces left last minute,
Info: 465-8770 www.mocha.org
(03)
Monart Art Camp (see
Monkey Business Camp: (*WC, *FB, *SC) Daily art, cooking or science project, singing,
walking in the parks, seeing wildlife, circle and field games, storytelling and
occasional swimming/water play in two Berkeley locations (Tilden
Reviews
(2-98, 2-99, 3-00) Excellent, creative staff. Kids loved it. Best for kids who
like to be outdoors all day, enjoy some structure. Mix of active and calm
time. Lots of noncompetitive new game activities and some independent
time. Emphasize gentleness to world and others, nature appreciation.
Age: 5-10 yrs (CIT 11-17), Dates 1 or 2 wk sessions 6/15 - 8/28 plus
daily registration for Winter break & February break & Spring break at
Berkwood Hedge School, Time 8:30-3:30 (8-6), Ratio 8:1 to 11:1
(depending on age), Cost: $290-309/wk ($100) limited scholarships
available, Deadline: FCFS early reg discount through June 1, often fills
by May 1,
Info:
540-6025 www.monkeybusinesscamp.com (09)
Moonlight Entertainments Summer Drama Camp: Theatre camp
at the
Age: 5-12. Dates: one 3 wk session 7/13-31, Time 9-3
(before & after care available), Ratio: 6:1, Cost $183/wk
($7/hr). scholarships and sibling discounts
Info: -969-8375 www.moonlightentertainment.org
Narnia Playhouse Drama Camp: Theater camp in
Age-grades 1-6, Dates 2 wk sessions 6/18-7/27, Time-9-4
(8-5:30), Ratio-1:8, Cost: $225/wk ($5/hr),
Info: 531-5546 www.dougsdrama.com (08)
Northwest Trackers – Wild Child
Nature Camp: Play and connection to nature at
Age: K-6th grade, Dates:
1 wk sessions 6/23-8/22, Time:
9:30-3:00 (8-6). Ratio: 6:1
Cost: $250/wk ($10/hr), multi-session and sibling discounts
Info: 893-2710 http://www.trackersnw.com
(08)
Organic Kids Camp: Arts & crafts, drama,
games, storytelling, gardening and play at Strawberry Creek park in West Berkeley
with field trips to beaches, parks, museums, rivers, buildings, gardens, and
fairs.
Age: 5-12, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/21-7/16, Time
8:30-4:30, Cost: $240/wk, sibling discount, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 847-6755 www.organickidscamp.org
(04)
Pacific Boychoir Music
Day Camp: Music day camp in Rockridge for young boys who would
like to explore music. Campers learn music theory, learn to play Orff
instruments and sing during the mornings, and then take a field trip in the
afternoon to go hiking, swimming, bowling, and more.
Age: 5-9, One 1 wk session - first week
of august every year 7/28-8/01, Time 9-4 (8-6) Ratio 6:1, Cost
$275/wk (inquire for pre after care fees), Scholarship Available, Deadline: FCFS
Info: 652-4722 www.pacificboychoir.org (08)
Park Day Summer Art Camp: Art music and drama activities at
Age: 6-13 (CIT 12), Dates 1 wk sessions 6/16-8/15, Time
8:30-3:30 or 8:30-5:30 (8-6), Ratio 16:1, Cost: $250-260/wk 10% discount before 10% (add $25
for 8-8:30 or 5:30-6), Deadline: FCFS sometimes space available in to
the summer, register at least 2 wks before session,
Info: 653-5718 www.parkdaysummerartscamp.com
(03)
Peace
Camp: Peace themes and peaceful problem solving through singing, skits, arts
and crafts, sign language, outdoor play, and nature at the Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship at Cedar & Bonita in Berkeley. Includes afternoon swimming at King Pool and
one day field trip. Very small groups for maximum ndividual attention. Review
(1-99) OK facility, nice staff, lots of fun. Kid liked it. "not
mushy".
Age: 6-12, Dates: 1
wk session 8/17-21, Time 8:30-5:30, Ratio 4:1, Cost:
$200/wk, Deadline: Flyers available in March, register April-June, fills
in June, FCFS
Info: 845-8417 www.peacecamp.com (09)
Peace Child: Performing arts day camp at Arlington Community Church in Kensington during which
campers prepare and perform a musical that invites young people to do something
now to help adults create a more peaceful world – by singing, dancing, acting,
and making art for peace.
Age: 8-13, Dates 2-wk session 8/13-17 & 8/20-24 with performances 8/24 &
25 at 7 pm, Time
9-1, Ratio 6:1, Cost: $100/wk, Deadline: 7/16/2007 or FCFS
Info: 526-9146 or email acc.staff@sbcglobal.net www.acc-ucc.org (07)
Age: 13-18, Dates: 4
wk session 6/15-7/10 (there are also sessions during the school year) Time 3:30-5:00 Cost:
$30/week Ratio 20:1 Deadline:
FCFS
Info: 847-4532 www.proactionathletics.com
(09)
Quest Therapeutic Camp: Program that
aims to help campers achieve improvement in self-esteem, peer relationships and
understanding and expression of feelings. Based at
Age:
6-16, Dates 3 wk minimum 6/26-8/18, Time 9-3:30 Ratio 6:1,
Cost: $531-636/wk (check your insurance
– qualifies for some coverage ), Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 925-743-1370 www.questcamps.com
(06)
Robinson's Equestrian Summer Camps:
Horse Stable Management Camp:
Ride and learn all aspects of stable management and day to day care of horses.
Sponsored by Robinson's Equestrian Services at
Age: 12+,
Dates 2 wk sessions 6/22-7/3,
7/13-7/24, 7/27-8/14, Time 9-3 (8-3),
Ratio 8:1, Cost $250/wk, Deadline 2 weeks prior to
each camp..
Info: 862-0960
www.robinsonsequestrianservices.com
Horseback Riding Camp:
Learn all aspects of horsemanship and horse care, mixing in a variety of fun
horse activities and exercises designed to improve the student's balance and
control, plus horsie arts and crafts and horse games. Sponsored by Robinson's
Equestrian Services at
Age: 6+,
Dates 1 wk sessions 6/22-6/26,
7/13-7/17, 8/3-8/7, Time 9-3 (8-3),
Ratio 5:1, Cost $425/wk, Deadline 2 weeks prior to
each camp.
Info: 760-8909
www.robinsonsequestrianservices.com
Robotics
for Fun: Build robots or radio controlled all terrain vehicles (RC-ATVs).
Learn robot design, construction and programming or RC design, construction and
performance and build and operate your own in
Age: 7-teen, Dates 1
wk sessions, 7/27-8/7 (vary by age), Time 9-12 or 9-3, Ratio 5:1, Cost: $325 ½
day, $650 full day, Deadline March 31
Info: 597-0772. www.roboticsforfun.com
(09)
Rock
n’ Rhythm Guitar Camp: Participate in Rock Guitar orchestra, move
and shake to tribal African Rhythms, write rock n roll masterpieces, and sing,
dance, or play percussion in jam sessions. Indoor and outdoor play. Performance
at the end of each week. Guitars and drums provided. Collaboration of Kenan
Guitar School Strike A Chord program and Pope Flyne’s African Dance and
drumming program at
Age: 7-11 Dates: 1 wk sessions 7/6-17, Time 9-3 (8:45-5) Ratio:
6:1, Cost: $375/wk, multi-session and sibling discounts, Deadline
FCFS
Info: 532-2259 http://kenanguitar.com/summer-camps
(09)
Roleplay Workshop: (*WC, *SC) Uses an interactive storytelling game called
Abantey to teach math, science, ecology, anthropology, personal responsibility
and group problem solving skills in Piedmont area of Oakland. Players work
their way through complicated mysteries to create their own story. Low impact
team sports during lunch break. Camping trips for experienced campers.
Age: 10-18 (CIT 13), Dates 1 wk sessions 6/23-9/5 plus winter and spring camps and daily
session during all school holidays, Time 9-5 (8-6), Ratio 3:1, Cost:
$200/wk ($10/hr)
sliding scale and work exchange options, Deadline: FCFS. usually fills
before June,
Info: 654-3582
www.roleplay-workshop.com (03)
Info: . Teen programs teach nature survival skills, including
fire making, cordage, shelter building, all about water, plants as food and
medicine, tracking, and tool making that could be handy in a quake as well as
in nature.
Age: 6-15 (CIT 12), Dates 1 wk sessions 6/25-8/24 (varies by age
group), Time 9-3 (8-6 for 7-11), Cost: $110-115/wk ($40) scholarships available, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 238-3739
www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/rnc.asp
(01)
Roughing It Camp: Sports, canoeing, fishing, crafts, drama, music,
games, outdoor education, hiking, swimming, and horseback riding in traditional
all outdoors camp at Lafayette Reservoir (door to door or group pickup
transportation included to many Alameda and Contra Cost:a County locations and
some SF locations). Also have specialty horse camps (English and Western). Reviews
(1-00) Very well organized, well trained staff, lots of outdoor activity. Loved
it. Best for independent outdoors kids.
Age: 4-1/2-16 (CIT), Dates 2 & 4 wk sessions 6/23-8/29, Time
9-3 (7-5:30, transportation available for afternoon), Ratio 4:1, 15
campers, Cost: $478-$663/wk (inquire), Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 925/283-3795
www.roughingit.com (03)
Sarah’s Science (see This Land Is Your Land below)
ScienceWiz Summer Camp: Build a robot (Lego Mindstorms) or an electric
battery or solar car that you can drive at St. Mary's
Age: 4th-9th grade, Dates 1 wk sessions
6/12-7/31 plus a week in August TBA, Time 8:30-12:30 or 1-5 or full day,
Ratio 4:1, Cost: half day $265-285/wk, $225-245 before 3/31, full day $365-390
($325-$350 before 3/31) Deadline: FCFS. some sessions fill up ahead,
Info: 222-2638 www.sciencewiz.org
(06)
Sees the Day, A Classroom without
Walls: Value based
learning program committed to instilling in children a natural respect and
reverence for each other and for all life on earth. Character education,
cooperative games, beading, swimming, storytelling, earthworks, nature
awareness, unique excursions, ethical dialogues, thankful circles, mystery
guests, love, laughter and good old innocent fun. Takes place in
Age: 6-11 (CIT 12+yrs), Dates: 1 wk sessions 6/15-7/31, Time, 8:45-3:45, Ratio 6:1, 20-24 campers. Cost:
$300/wk, inquire about scholarships, Deadline:
FCFS
Info: 215-1313 or kirkseestheday@yahoo.com (09)
SewNow Summer Sewing
Camp: (*WC, *SC) Fashion design and sewing camp based in
Age: 8-18. Dates 1 wk sessions all
summer plus winter and spring camps. Times 9-12 or 1-4 Ratio:
6:1 or less. Cost: $350/wk includes all materials, multi-session,
sibling, and refer-a-friend discounts. Deadline: FCFS
Info: (925) 283-7396 www.sewnow.com
(07)
Summer Music West: Music camp held
at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in the
Age 9-18. Dates: 2-5 wk sessions 6/21 – 7/30. Time varies by session. Ratio:
6:1 or better. Cost: $193 - $425/wk depending on session. Deadline:
April 15. Limited scholarships available
Info (415)
503-6254 www.sfcm.edu/summer (10)
SFEMS Music Discovery Workshop: Renaissance era based multi-arts program at Crowden
School in Berkeley., Theatre, dance, crafts and most of all instrumental music,
including recorder, harpsichord, cello, violin, and viola de gamba. Led by
faculty from the San Francisco Early Music Society. Week ends with evening concert and potluck
feast.
Age: 7-15, Dates 1 wk session 7/29-8/03, Time 9-3 + feast Friday
evening (9-8), Ratio 7:1, Cost: $330/wk ($)
inquire about financial assistance , Deadline: FCFS. usually some last
minute spots,
Info: 559-4670
www.sfems.org (07)
Shoot for Summer: no longer active as of 2008
Shu
Ren Mandarin Immersion Camp: Chinese language immersion
program at
Age: 3-10, Dates 2
wk sessions 6/22-8/14, Time 8:30-11:30 or 8:30-3 (7:30-6), Cost
$200-300/wk, early registration discount by March 31.
Info: 981-0320 http://shureninternationalschool.com/SummerCamp.htm
Singabout: Closed in 2001
Age: : 4-14. Dates: 1 wk sessions
6/16-8/22. Time: 9-3 or 9-noon
& 1-4, Ratio: ~8:1. Cost: $100-190/week, Deadline:
FCFS
Info: (925) 349-4915 www.skyhawks.com.
Soccer Basics: Soccer practice and some swimming in afternoon sessions at King Junior
High in
Age: 5-15, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/18-8/20), Time
8:30-12 or 8:30-3 0r 5 Cost: $115/wk ½ day, $195 full day, $80 advanced camp, Deadline:
5/31 for early bird discount then FCFS. usually space available,
Info: 232-4625
www.soccerbasics.net (05)
Sprouts Cooking Club: (Formerly `”Culinary Kids”) Hands on cooking with
chefs from Chez Panisse, Cafe Venezia, La Mediterranee, Slanted
Door, Cafe Gratitude, Charles Chocolates, Ici, Spengers, La Farine, Barney`s and more. Based at
Age: 8-13 (CIT), Dates
2 wk sessions 6/29-8/7, Time 11-1 (additional
cooking sessions available from 1-3) Cost: $225/wk ($12/hr), scholarship
available, Ratio 4:1, Deadline: FCFS
Info: 406-270-9819 www.sproutscookingclub.org
(09)
Stage Door Conservatory Summer 2002 Musical Theater Camp (outgrowth of the ''OnStage'' program at the
Berkeley-Richmond JCC). Learn all aspects of theater from acting, singing and
dancing to creating their own sets and props at North Berkeley's
Age: 3rd -12th grade (CIT/Backstage Apprentice
14-18yrs) Dates: 2-6 wk sessions mid June thru mid Aug, Time:
9-3:30 (3:30-6)) Ratio: 12:1+CIT (3-5th), 20:1+CITs (5th-9th), 1:1
(10-12th), Cost: $275/wk
Info: 521-6250
www.stagedoorconservatory.org
(09)
Steve & Kate's Camp:
Student choice of studios in film, recording,
performing arts, sewing, sculpture, jewelry and knitting every day plus daily
specials and sports at Berkeley Montessori School (also locations in San
Francisco, Novato, Mill Valley, Kentfield and San Anselmo). Includes
organic lunch and snacks developed with Alice Waters and the Edible Schoolyard
Program.
Age: 5-12, Dates all summer or daily
options 6/15-8/21, Time 7:30-6 (major activities 9-5), Ratio: 8:1
Cost $75/day-$375/wk or $2000 for entire summer, Deadline FCFS.
Info: (415) 389-5437 www.steveandkate.com
(09)
Summer
Boating Day Camps at the
Age: 7-17 (varies by program), Dates 1 wk sessions 6/23-8/29 (varies by
program), Time 9-3:30 (7-6), Cost: $145-185/wk ($10/day for 7-6) scholarships available, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 238-2196 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/programs/boating.asp (08)
Summer Youth Rowing at the Lake Merritt Rowing Club in
Age: 12-18, Dates 1 & 2 wk sessions 6/27-7/1
& 7/18-29, Time 9-noon or 1-4, Cost: $75/wk, scholarships available, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info:
273-9041 http://www.rowlakemerritt.org/events/ythrowing/2005/
Info: .html (05)
Age: 12-18, Dates
Sundays 6/19-8/25, Time 3-5pm Cost:
$150 for summer
Info: 409-7293 www.xywaterpolo.org (05)
Summerfest:
Sports (basketball or volleyball), performing arts, arts & crafts, field
trips, teamwork and community building activities at Holy Names College in
Oakland. New in 2002.
Age: 7-14, Dates 1 week sessions 6/16-8/15 ex 7/4 week
varying by sport, Time 9-4 (8-6), Cost: $250/wk, Deadline: FCFS.
Info: 436-1662,
www.hnc.edu (03)*
Summerfest Dance Camp Closed in 05. See Dancevirsity listing.
Take My Word For It!
Half of the day campers spend with paper and pencil, immersed in words. The
other half of the day campers work with pastels, charcoals, watercolors and
more.
Age: 9-12. Dates: 1&2 wk sessions
6/21-7/23, Time 9-4. Ratio 10:1, Cost $325/ wk, plus $20
materials fee. Sibling/friend discounts. Deadline FCFS.
Info: 388-1548 www.takemywordforit.net (10)
This Land Is Your Land: (*WC, *SC) Nature and science with art, music, hiking,
swimming and outdoor games. Two locations in ’02:
Age: 6-12 (CIT 11), Dates 1 wk sessions 6/16-8/29 plus winter and spring camps, Time
9-3 (8-5:30), Cost: $230/wk ($10 discount for before 4/2, or for 4 wk or more, (add $15 for 8-9,
$50 for 3-5:30), ask about scholarships, Deadline: 2/23 or 4/1 for discount,
some sessions fill in April, others may still be open later,
Info: 581-3739
www.sarahscience.com (03)
Tilden Summer Science: Nature study through stories, song, games,
exploratory hikes, videos, laboratory work and craft projects at the
Environmental Education Center in Tilden Park. Different natural science themes
each week Review (1-99) great facility and staff, organization iffy.
Nice relaxed program. Liked it.
Age: 9-12, Dates 1 wk sessions 7/2-8/31, Time 10-4, Cost:
$125/wk, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 636-1684,
www.ebparks.org (01)
Trapeze Arts: Circus arts including flying trapeze, trampoline,
bike, juggling, tumbling, static trapeze, acrobatics, clowning, and more in
Age: 7-14,
Dates 1&2 wk sessions 7/10-8/18, Time
9:00-3:00 (9:00-6:00), Cost: $260/wk ($85);
sibling and multi week discounts,
Info: 419-0700, www.trapezearts.com
(06)
UC Academic Talent (ATDP): Academic enrichment program for advanced
students held at Washington Elementary in Point
Age: K-11th grade, Dates one 3 wk session 7/7-7/25 (7th-11th
grade 6 wks 6/16-7/25), Time 8:30-12 or 1-4:30, Cost:
(02)$130-$140/wk
(addt'l charge for Sports and Wednesday options), Deadline: FCFS no
later than 2/28,
Info: 642-8308 www-atdp.berkeley.edu (03)
UC
Age: 7-9th grade, Dates one 2 wk session 6/21/10-7/2/10, Time 9-3:30 (extended care available upon request) Ratio 5:1, Cost $500/wk Deadline May 31
Info: 643.0923 http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/groups/businessacademy (10)
UC Berkeley Pre-Collegiate Summer
Program: High school students
take college level courses along side Berkeley students. Includes: seminar on
"Writing a Successful College Application", guided tour of the
Age: 11th -12th grade, Dates: 6 or 8 wk session 7/2-8/10 & 6/25-8/17, Cost:
$250/unit + $380 registration fee
Info: 642-4762 www.summer.berkeley.edu/highschool (07)
UC Berkeley
Age: 6th-12th
grade, Dates: 6 wk sessions 6/26-8/4,
Time 9-4, Deadline: June 16. Ratio 16:1 Cost: $200. Scholarships are available,
Info:
http://www.coe.berkeley.edu/cues/pep/ (06)
UC Young Musicians Program (YMP): Full scholarship music training program at UC
Berkeley for talented limited-income students not able to afford private
lessons or specialized training. Programs run year round in addition to summer
program. Review (1-99). Well organized, good staff, and facility. Liked
it. Learned to love and excel at music.
Age: 9-18, Dates 6/18-8/5 7 wk session, Time ?, Cost:
$0, Deadline: 3/1,
Info: 642-2686
http://ymp.berkeley.edu (01)
Age: 7-12 Kids Corner, 7-15 sports, Dates 6/17-8/30 2
wk sessions Kids Corner, sport is 1 wk sessions date varies by age and sport, Time 8-6, sports 9-12, 1-4 and 9-3 (extended
available), Cost: $150-185/wk, Kids Corner $105-200 sports
check for extended prices, discounts for village residents.
Info: 524-4926 www.housing.berkeley.edu/housing/family/uva_resources.html (02)
Virago Theatre Company
Original Play Project Camp: Theatre
camp in
Age: 9-17, Dates: 4
wk session 7/6-7/31 Time 9-5, Cost $195/wk, as about scholarships, Ratio
4:1 , Deadline 7/1/09
Info: 510-865-6237 www.viragotheatre.org (09)
Viva el Español:
Spanish-immersion camp In
Age: K-5th grade, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/18-8/3, Time 9-12 (
Info: 925-962-9177 www.LamorindaSpanish.com
(07)
What’s Goin’ On - Young Artist
Workshop Dance, art, song,
drumming & storytelling at First Congregational Church of Oakland. Emphasis
on creating peace and community. Presentations on Friday and at church on
Sunday.
Age: 6-15, Dates: 1
wk sessions 6/19-30, Time 9-3 (after
care available), Cost: $250/wk (multi week discount),
Info: 893-4875, www.kellytakundaorphan.com/whatsgoinon.html (06)
Wildcat Creek Stables Farm Camp: Facility closed (02)
Age: 8-17
Info: 430-9510 www.oaklandnet.com/parks/facilities/points_wildcat_canyon.asp
Windmill Gymnastics: Gymnastics, games, art, and weekly theme
(Olympics, Circus or Sports) in
Age: 4-12, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/17-7/26?, Time 9-12, 1-5
or 9-5 (9-6), $102, $115, $144 ($5)), Deadline: FCFS
Info: 527-0570
www.windmillgymnastics.com (02)
Windrush Summer Adventures: Emphasis on arts & crafts with active
sports and games at Windrush school in El Cerrito, swimming at El Cerrito pool,
2 field trips/week and one overnight camping trip in August. Reviews (2-97,
2-98, 2-99) Well organized, good staff (though one review said it varied),
facility gets mixed reviews. Kids liked it. Good variety of activities. Gained
excitement for art. Best for kids into arts & crafts, not for one looking
for serious sports. One review called it a "sweet" program
Age: 5-11, Dates 2 wk sessions 6/24-8/16, Time 8:30-3:30
(7-6), $200 ($30), Deadline: Windrush students 3/1-8 FCFS for others 3/9
usually fills in days, though some waiting list people get placed in April
Info: 970-7580
www.windrush.org (02)
A World of Peace Summer Day Camp: (*WC, *SC) Arts and crafts,
drama, music, woodworking softball, soccer and Capoeira at
Age: K-6th grade (CIT 13), Dates 2-wk sessions 6/22-8/14 plus winter and spring
camps, Time 9-4 (8-6) Ratio 8:1, Cost $240-305/wk ($55),
early bird, multi-session & sibling discounts, Deadline FCFS
Info: .292.0263 http://sites.google.com/site/aworldofpeacesummerdaycamp1/Home (09)
Young Writers Camp: Daily writing workshops, imagination activities,
journal writing, style instruction, art projects and other activities to
stimulate creativity at
Age: 4th-8th grade, Dates 3 wk session
6/23-7/11, Time 9-12, Cost: $133/wk
Info: 642-0971 www.BayAreaWritingProject.org (09)
Youth Musical Theater Company: Musical theatre workshop at
Age: 7th -12th
grade, Dates one 3 wk session
6/19-7/7 performances on 7/7, 7/8 and 7/9, Time 9-3, $213/wk ,
scholarships, Deadline:, Auditions 4/3-5/06 at
Info: 595-5514
www.ymtcberkeley.org (06)
Youth Together Summer Program: Leadership, team building and multiracial, cultural
understanding focus program at UC Berkeley to help high school students learn to
make positive change in their lives, schools and communities on issues of peace
and justice and the root causes of inequality. Includes educational field trips
plus Marine World. Limited to Berkeley Richmond, Kennedy, Castlemont, Skyline
and
Age: 9th -12th grade, Dates
6/14-7/3, Time 9-5 first week, 2:30-5 - 2 days per wk afterwards, Free, Deadline:
FCFS.
Info: 645-9212 www.youthtogether.net
(04)
YMCA (Albany) (including All Girls Sports & Playground Rats) (*WC,
*SC) Wide range of specialty programs for boys and girls at public schools
around Berkeley and Albany, including World Art, Performing Arts, Out &
About (wide ranging specialty field trips), Sports Camp, Pedaling Along
(bicycling), Teen Adventures, Clowning, Gymnastics Camp, Dance Camp and other
specialties. All Girls Sports includes basketball, ping pong, swimming, soccer,
Capture the Flag and volleyball at
Reviews (1-97) Girls program was well organized, good staff, enjoyed it,
learned about teamwork. Other programs have not been reviewed.
Age: K-9th grade, Dates 1 wk sessions vary by program plus winter and spring camps, Time
varies by program, many 7:30-6, Cost: $180-575/wk,
Info: 525-1130
www.baymca.org/index.php/a_camp.html (03)
YMCA (Downtown Berkeley): (*WC, *SC) Basketball, kindergym, swimming, other
indoor sports, arts & crafts, games at Berkeley downtown Y, half day at
park, plus field trips. Breakfast included. Different themes each week
(science, fun with food, invention, animals, water, etc.) Also various half day
specialty camps. Reviews (3-97, 3-98, 2-99, 1-00) Mixed reviews. Some
liked a lot, some didn't at all. Program is high energy. Staff energetic but
young. Got better reviews in 98 and later than 97 for organization and staff
preparation, but still generally called somewhat chaotic. Good exposure to
diverse cross section of community. Better for more outgoing, independent
child. Girls World camp got great review in 98. Tennis camp got poor review in
98 due to poor organization and staff.
Age: K-11th grade, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/17-8/23 plus winter and spring camps, Time
9-5 (7:45-6), Cost: $175-200/wk full ($0) ask about scholarships,
Info: 848-9622
www.baymca.org (02)
YMCA (Hilltop - Pinole, Richmond, El Sobrante, San Pablo): (*WC, *SC), Traditional day camps (2-3 fields
trips a week such as Marine World and Water World, plus on-site days with arts
and crafts, sports and games, etc ) and half or full day week long sports and
specialty camps (including soccer, basketball, rock climbing, leadership and
cooking).
Age: K-8th grade, Dates 1 wk sessions
6/13-8/23 plus winter and spring camps,
Time 9-4 (7:30-9 & 4-6), Cost: $150-200/wk full ($0) ask about scholarships,
Info: 222-9622
www.ymcaeastbay.org (05)
Zoo Camp: Behind the scenes animal experience, nature science, story
telling and crafts at Oakland Zoo. Teens assist in animal care, wildlife
theater and guide public. Reviews (2-00, 1-02) Youth program (teen
program not reviewed). Organization and facility good, staff well trained. One
reviewer called staff "not overly enthusiastic" and wanted more hands
on with animals, other reviewer was totally positive about program. Good for
kid with stamina (zoo can get hot and program includes lots of walking). One
reviewer cautioned that it was hard (lots of walking) and hot and not enough
engagement for a 4 yr old.
Age: 4-17, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/23-8/15 (ex 7/4 week),
Time 9:30-12, 1-3:30 or 9:30-3:30 , Cost: $200/wk full day, $110 1/2 day, teen programs $70-$200,
discounts for members, Deadline: Registration begins 3/10/03 for
members, 3/24/03 for non members then FCFS but many sessions fill early
Info: 632-9525
X205 http://www.oaklandzoo.org (03)
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