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SUMMER CAMP EXTRAVAGANZA
Summer is Coming!
We are pleased to present you with this package of information provided by many of the summer camps in the area. We hope this will help you in your summer planning. You will not find camp information in the weekly newsletter - it's all here in this Summer Camp Extravaganza!
Please note that the Laurel PTO does not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations listed below. If you have questions about the camps, please contact a camp representative directly.
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MARINE SCIENCE CAMP
Marine Camp is a marine biology-based camp developed by the Marine Science Institute in line with the overall mission of the Institute - encouraging young people to explore the wonders and diversity of our marine environment. Participants will explore the wonderful San Francisco Bay Estuary and the Pacific Coastline. The hands-on curricula are designed for any child to explore and experience marine life up close and personal in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Field trips to aquariums, beaches and wetlands, research voyages, games and crafts make this a fascinating week for budding marine biologists
Grades: Kindergarten-8th
Location: Marine Science Institute,500 Discovery Parkway Redwood City
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for K-1 grades, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for grades 2-8
Sessions: Nine one-week sessions starting June 23 and ending August 22
Contact: Julie Xelowski-Brooker, 650-364-2760 x13 or Julie@sfbaymsi.org
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JEFUNIRA CAMP
Jefunira Camp offers an exciting and unique program of good old-fashioned summer fun! We have a mix of the active (capture the flag, soccer, tag), the unique (star wars, ga ga, bennitch), and the alternative (cooking, house of cards, story telling). These sample activities provide only a glimpse of the fun kids have at Jefunira Camp.
Ages: 4 years old to entering 9th grade
Locations: Nixon Elementary School (Palo Alto) or Huff Elementary School (Mountain View)
Time: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (pre and post camp care available)
Session 1: June 23 - July 3
Session 2: July 7 - July 18
Session 3: July 21 - August 1
Session 4: August 4 - August 15
Contact: 291-2888, director@jefuniracamp.com
Jefunira Website
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 CAMP GALILEO
Ages: 5-11 years
Location: Various sites throughout the Bay Area
Times: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (plus extended care). Part-day option for Kindergartners
Sessions: Weekly June 16 - August 8
Contact: 1-800-854-3684
Note: Scholarships available. Free extended care for three-week campers. Save up to $110 if you enroll by February 29!
Camp Galileo Website
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LEGARZA BASKETBALL CAMP
Our goal is for all campers to feel good about themselves in a safe, disciplined, highly structured, motivated environment of learning and fun. We place the child and his or her personal development ahead of the game. Professional instruction, positive encouragement and measured improvement in the fundamental skills are trademarks of our camp, as well as players learning to work together while playing games and tournaments.
Grades: K-8
Locations: San Carlos, San Mateo, San Francisco
Times: Morning Camp 8 a.m. - 12 noon; Afternoon Camp 1 p.m. 5 p.m.; All day 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Days: Monday - Friday
Sessions: One week or multiple week programs June 9 - August 15
Cost: $185 per camp. Cost includes free camp t-shirt, free camp basketball, report card, educational and motivational parent material and daily healthy snack and drink.
Contact: Legarzabasketball@yahoo.com or 415-334-3333
Note: We have sold out for 18 years. Enrollment limited - sign up now!
Legarza Basketball Camp Website
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 DESTINATION SCIENCE
Grades: K-6, Entering in the Fall
Location: Ohlone School, Palo Alto (additional locations available)
Time: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., extended care available 8 to 5
Session: One-week sessions June 16 through August 8
Contact: info@destinationscience.org
Note: Enroll by February 29 and Save $40/week! Enroll by March 31 and Save $30/week!
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SUMMER KICKS KARATE CAMP
We would like to invite you to our Karate Summer Camp Program. Beginners are welcome. You will learn shaolin animal forms, self defense techniques, animal kempos (Tiger, Leopard, Dragon, Crane, Snake), weapons (broadsword) and play fun games. Self Defense is FUN! Deadline for registration is May 1.
Ages: 5-15
Location: 409 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 94025
Days: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Extended Program)
Session 1: June 16 - 20
Session 2: June 23 - 27
Session 3: August 4 - 8
Contact: 325-9690 or menlopark_ussd@yahoo.com
Summer Kicks Karate Camp Website
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 ATHERTON LACROSSE CAMP
Grades: K - 8
Location: Atherton Holbrook Palmer Park
Times: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Sessions: Week long sessions June 18 through August 17
Contact: AthertonLacrosse@gmail.com 650-799-3600
Atherton Lacrosse Camp Website
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HOPE MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP
This summer, come explore the world of singing, dancing and acting!! Everyone will get their chance to shine.
Grades: 2nd - 6th graders (entering)
Location: Fairmeadow Elementary School, 500 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto 94306
Times: 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Sessions: 2 week sessions June 16 - August 22
Contact: Sarah@HopeMusicalTheatre.com
Note: CAMPS FILL QUICKLY SO SIGN UP TODAY!
Hope Musical Theater Summer Camp Website
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ART IN ACTION
Art in Action, the Bay Area's leading visual arts provider presents a new summer ARTcamp, "Around the World with Art". Travel the continents exploring art from different cultures, creating paintings, sculptures, clay figures, masks and more! Design a passport and suitcase portfolio and be ready for an adventure around the world!
Bring a daily snack. Art in Action t-shirt provided at first class.
Grades: K-1, 2-3 (entering)
Location: Menlo Park Burgess Rec Center (and many other sites in the bay area - see website for complete list of locations and fees)
Times: 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Monday through Friday (no class on July 4)
Sessions: Weekly sessions June 16 - July 3
Contact: betsy@artinaction.org
Art In Action Website
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PIRATES AND MUSKETEERS FENCING CAMP
Open to young fencers of all levels from beginner to competitive fencers. Instruction and practice will involve electrical fencing equipment, so kids will experience full excitement of Olympic fencing in all three sword-types including Foil, Epee, and Saber. We will be learning and practicing basic fencing techniques, strategies and tactics, playing fun, exciting, developmental, mind-challenging active games, and getting stronger, smarter, and healthier than ever! No previous experience required. Children will be divided into groups from beginner to beginner competitive and intensity will vary depending on the age and level.
Grades: K-7
Location: Elite Musketeer Fencers Club, 160 Constitution Drive, Suite B, Menlo Park
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Session 1: June 17-20
Session 2: June 24 -27
Session 3: July 21-24
Session 4: July 28 -31
Session 5: August 4-7
Contact: Valerie Rosenblatt, valerie@emfc.net
Note: Camp usually fills by May 15
Elite Musketeer Fencers Club Web Site
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HILLER AVIATION DAY CAMP
The Hiller Aviation Museum is pleased to host exciting Aviation Day Camps for campers entering Grades 1-6. Each of our three week-long camp topics features different hands-on experiments, unique museum experiences, and exciting aviation encounters that investigate the science of flight. Enroll your child for an amazing summer experience!
Grades: Entering 1-6
Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
Times: 9 AM to 4 PM (Full Day), or 9 AM to 12 PM (Half Day)
Days: Monday through Friday
Sessions: Nine sessions available between June 16 and August 22
Fees: $280 Full Day, $155 Half Day, Discount Available for Museum Members
Contact: education@hiller.org
Note: Register early for best selection of weeks and topics.
Aviation Camp Webpage
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CAMP SHORELINE
This camp is a fun and games summer day camp that introduces juniors
to watersports and safety, local ecology, arts and crafts, and much
more! It is "gently" instructional with very broad topics covered.
Campers hike around the park, identify local flora and fauna, paddle
the canoes and kayaks, and make craft projects among other fun things! (See our website for information about sailing and windsurfing camps for older campers.)
Ages: 5-11 years
Location: Shoreline Aquatic Center, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View
Days: Monday through Friday
Times: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., pre- and post-care available 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sessions: Week-long sessions June 16-Aug 22
Costs: $335-$375 per week, Lunch Passes Available.
Contact: 965-7474 or boathouse@shorelinelake.com
Camp Shoreline Website
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DANCE CONNECTION DANCE CAMPS
Dance Connection offers a variety of dance camps, workshops, and dance intensives for different ages and skill levels. Some camps include: Prince and Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Ballerina Ballet Camps, Mini Dance Camp, Jumpstart Dance Camp, Junior Dance Camp, Dance Camp 2008, Teen Jazz Camp, Dance Workshops, Private and Small Group Training, and the Dance Connection Intensive. Website available this week. Space is limited, and these camps fill up quickly!
Ages: Various Camps for ages 4-18
Sessions: One week sessions from June 16 through August 22
Location: Dance Connection L5 and K5 studios, Cubberley Community Center, Palo Alto
Contact: Cindy Ginanni, Director, at registration@danceconnectionpaloalto.com
Dance Connection Camp Website
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LANGUAGE IMMERSION SUMMER CAMP
International School of the Peninsula offers three 2-week sessions, each with a different theme. Students are grouped according to both grade level and language proficiency. During each session, students participate in morning language classes and afternoon activities (art, sports and games). Field trips and guest speakers are planned to enrich each themed session. Our Summer Camp 2008 is proposed in French, Chinese, Spanish or ESL. A wonderful opportunity for your child to discover or improve a second language in an interactive and dynamic way!
Grades: Nursery through Middle School
Location: International School of the Peninsula, 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto
Session I: Globetrotters Adventure: June 23 -July 4
Session II: Food Delights: July 7 - July 18
Session III: Under the Tropics: July 21 - August 1
Contact: Béatrice Bergemont, BeatriceBergemont@istp.org or 251 8519
International School of the Peninsula Website
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DECATHLON SPORTS CLUB
Summer fun since 1981! A high-energy camp great for boys and
girls who love to play sports and games. Basketball, soccer, baseball,
tennis, volleyball, football, dance, gymnastics, ping pong, foosball,
swimming, capture the flag, arts & crafts, special Friday events,
field trips, and lots more.
Grades: Entering 1st - 7th
Locations: Los Altos, Woodside
Times: 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (extended hours 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Session One: June 16 - July 11
Session Two: July 14 - August 8
Cost: Approx. $70/day (varies depending on number of days attending)
Contact: dsclosaltos@sbcglobal.net or dscwoodside@comcast.net
Notes: Enroll for 3, 4, or 5 days each week. Some age groups already
full. Please email first to check on availability. Free express bus
service available to the Los Altos camp from Jordan Middle School.
Decathlon Sports Camp Website
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KALEIDOSCOPE SUMMER CAMP
Kaleidoscope Summer Camp is returning for its 6th summer! Our theme is Safari and students will explore the wilds of Africa and Asia through music, art, movement games, language arts, and cooking. Kaleidoscope is a family style camp that is directed by Janet Delgado, Encinal 3rd grade teacher and district teacher for 22 years. The staff consists of credentialed teachers who come to share their expertise and love of teaching. The teacher aides are Hillview Middle School students who come to assist and earn community service hours toward their Block H award at school. We offer what larger camps cannot, small groups, a nurturing family atmosphere, and a ton of fun as we engage in our daily stations.
Grades: K-3
Times: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Days: Monday through Friday (No Camp on July 4)
Session: June 16 - July 10
Contact: Janet Delgado at 771-3415
Note: Registration begins February 28
Kaleidoscope Website
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ALAN MARGOT'S CHAMPION TENNIS CAMPS
Alan Margot is the director of tennis for the Atherton Tennis Center. He has taught and coached tennis in the Bay Area for over 35 years, and has worked with sectional and nationally ranked juniors as well as touring professionals. The programs provide an enjoyable way for your child to begin learning the game of tennis or to continue developing existing skills. Our approach is to create lots of fun with positive feedback and reinforcement in a nurturing tennis environment!
Ages: 4-14
Location: Holbrook Palmer Park, Atherton
Days: Monday through Friday
Morning camp: for ages 7 to 14 - 9 a.m. to noon
Afternoon camp: for ages 4 to 6 - 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Session 1: July 28 - August 1
Session 2: August 4 - August 8
Session 3: August 11 - August 15
Contact: Alan Margot, atmargot@yahoo.com or 400-0464
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JEFF ARONS YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS
Jeff Arons is the director of tennis for Sacred Heart Schools. His coaching experiences include founding/directing the East Palo Alto Tennis and Tutoring Program and coaching a Wimbledon doubles champion. His camps offer the beginning/intermediate level player the opportunity to develop their skills in a child friendly and fun environment.
Grades: Kindergarten through 12th
Location: Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Times: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for grades 1-8; Monday through Friday from 2:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. for grades 9-12
Sessions: Ten one week sessions beginning June 9 and ending August 15
Contact: Jeff Arons at jeffarons@mindspring.com or 851-3059
Note: We offer a 10% discount to all campers who attend multiple sessions
Jeff Arons Tennis Camp Website
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 CAMP TA-KI-MA
Three, two, one, blast off to fun with "Scout Wars". Grab your space suits and and strap in to the rocket as we blast through space. We will be shooting arrows to different planets in archery. Creating out of this world craft projects. Hiking to uncharted galaxies and all the sports boys crave. Your son will have so much fun during the days, time will fly right on by. Come play with us this summer at Camp Ta-Ki-Ma. "May the Fun be with you."
Grades: Entering Kids entering 1st through 5th grade
Session I: June 16-20 in Pacifica
Session II: July 14-18 at Coyote Point
Session III: July 21-25 at Coyote Point
Session IV: July 28
- August 1 in Palo Alto
Cost: $190 for each week
Contact: Boy Scouts of America at 341-5633 or dernst@bsamail.org
Note: You do not need to be a scout to join the fun!
Camp Ta-Ki-Ma Website
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GLENOAKS EQUESTRIAN CENTER SUMMER CAMP
Glenoaks Equestrian Center has run a popular summer horseback riding camp for the past 8 years. Activities include riding instruction, vaulting, horsemanship instruction, and arts and crafts. Students spend an hour in each activity learning about the wonderful world of horses while making new friends.
Ages: 6 to 14
Location: Portola Valley
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Days: Monday to Friday
Session 1: June 16-20
Session 2: June 23-27
Session 3: July 7-11
Session 4: July 14-18
Session 5: August 11-15
Contact: Rhonda Weiss at glenoaksstables@gmail.com or 444-3289
Note: Camps fill quickly so enroll early for best selection
Glenoaks Summer Camp Website
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JIM HEEBNER'S TENNIS CAMP
Program will emphasize solid fundamentals and sportsmanship. Also included is a combination of various drills, fun games, playing and learning to keep score. Tennis shoes and racket required for class. Tennis Camp will have a 30 min. break for snacks and fun activities. Highly recommended to bring your own snack and drink. Student to teacher is 8 to 1.
Ages: 6 to 11.9 years
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Sessions: Weekly July 7 - July 25
Fee: Menlo Park Resident $213 / Non-Resident $287
Contact: Jim at 274-2261 or Jaheebner@aol.com
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SOLO AQUATICS DAY CAMP
Six one-week day camps. Camp attendees learn fundamentals of two of the fastest growing sports: Swimming and Water Polo. Campers will receive the individual attention necessary to ensure a solid and fun start to a new sport, or to build on their skills in a sport they already love. SOLO has been training swimmers and champions since 1986. All coaches and counselors are USA Swimming Certified.
Ages: 5 - 12
Location: Menlo Atherton High School Spieker Pool
Sessions: Weeks of June 16, June 23, July 7, July 14, July 21, and July 28
Days: Monday through Friday
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact: soloregistration@yahoo.com
Note: Registration opens March 10, 2008
Check back at the SOLO Aquatics Website
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STANFORD SOCCER CAMP
Youth Academy half-day camps for boys and girls. Campers are
divided into groups by grade (Level 1: grades 1-2, Level 2: grades
3-5). We encourage players from all backgrounds and abilities to
attend. All curriculums will be age and ability specific. The
"Academy" session is aimed at improving technical skills, basic
mechanics and helping the children to become more and more comfortable
with the ball.
Grades: 1 to 5
Days: Monday through Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon
Session 1: June 16 to June20
Session 2: July 21 to July 25
Contact: Sheryl Kanzaki at camps@stanfordsoccer.com or (408) 261-1982
Stanford Soccer Camp Website
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