January 27, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
JEFUNIRA CAMP
KIM GRANT TENNIS
LANGUAGE IMMERSION SUMMER CAMP
COLLEGE FOR KIDS
BANDWORKS SCHOOL OF ROCK
MARINE CAMP
DESTINATION SCIENCE
FIRST PLACE FENCING CAMP
CAMP SHORELINE
SHORELINE WINDSURFING AND SAILING CAMPS
MENLO PARK MINI MADNESS AND MENLO MADNESS
HILLER AVIATION CAMP
SOLO AQUATICS DAY CAMP
S.N.A.K.E. CAMP
ANDY HARADER TENNIS CAMP
PLAYSCHOOL SUMMER CAMP.
GLENOAKS STABLES HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP
JUMPS FOR JOY
BERLITZ KIDS
HARKER SUMMER CAMP
GOLDEN GATEWAY KIDS' CAMP
NEWTON SUMMER CAMP
NEW MOZART SCHOOL
JEFF ARONS' YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS
DECATHLON SPORTS CLUB
BERLITZ KIDS SUMMER CAMP
RIEKES CENTER SUMMER ART CAMPS
RIEKES CENTER YOUNG ROCK STARS CAMP
SPORTS AND FUN SUMMER CAMP
HOPE MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP
CHAMPION TENNIS CAMPS
MRS. REITZ'S SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
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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. This email is a supplement to the weekly newsletters and goes to the Laurel and Encinal newsletter mailing lists.  We hope this will help you in your summer planning.

Some camps have not begun distributing their publicity. We will send an updated version of this email in March in order to include camps that have yet to publish their 2009 information.

Please note that the Encinal PTO and the Laurel PTO do not sponsor or endorse any of the organizations listed below. If you have questions about the camps, please contact a camp representative directly. 
deeelish 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
Location: Nixon Elementary School, 1711 Stanford Avenue, Stanford CA 94305
Time: Monday through Friday,  9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (pre and post camp care available)
Session 1: June 14 - June 25
Session 2: June 28 - July 9
Session 3: July 12 - July 23
Session 4: July 26 - August 6
Fees: $800 per two-week session
Contact:
Jeff Gamble (Camp Director), 291-2888, director@jefuniracamp.com
Note: Applications can be downloaded from our website, jefuniracamp.com, scholarships offered, all staff are college aged or older

American Camp Association Accredited

Jefunira Website
KIM GRANT TENNIS ACADEMY
Learn to play like a pro from a pro.  Learn the "Modern Game"; fundamentals, stroke analysis, tactical drills, mental toughness, fitness conditioning, match play, video analysis.

Ages: Minis/Beginners (ages 3-12), Juniors (intermediate and high performance).
Location: 3005 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94305
Sessions: Weekly June 14 through August 15
Contact: 752-8061
Note: Early registration discounts available.

Kim Grant Tennis Academy Website
LANGUAGE IMMERSION SUMMER CAMP - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA
Three 2-week sessions are offered either in French, Chinese, Spanish or ESL for students. 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. 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, Palo Alto
Time: Monday through Friday form 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (half day option available for Nursery and Pre-K)
Session I: Globetrotter's Adventure: June 21 -July 2
Session II: Lights, Camera, Action!: July 5 - July 16
Session III: Safari Adventure: July 19 - July 30
Contact: BeatriceBergemont@istp.org

International School of the Peninsula Website
COLLEGE FOR KIDS
Voted "2009 Best Enrichment Program" by the readers of the Bay Area Parent Magazine, College for Kids is celebrating its 18th year anniversary of fun learning for youths entering 5th through 9th grades.  The program combines the fun of summer camp with the educational benefits of a college setting. College for Kids enhances basic skills and the development of new abilities through classes in computers, creative art, math, sciences, language arts, sports and other topics of academic merit and interest.  Offered through the Community Education division of the San Mateo County Community College District.

Grades: 4th through 8th
Location:  Skyline College: 3300 College Drive, San Bruno  
and College of San Mateo, 1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo
Days: Monday through Thursday
Times: 
1:30 - 4:50 p.m. daily
Sessions I: Skyline College, June 14 - July 1
Sessions II: College of San Mateo, July 6 - 22
Fees: Early bird by May 14, $385; After May 14, $399
Contact:   Community Education, Sylvia at 574-6149 or communityed@smccd.edu

Note: Register early, space is limited!

College for Kids Website 
BANDWORKS SCHOOL OF ROCK CAMP
BandWorks School of Rock Camp is open to beginners through advanced, older teen players.  Top musician-instructors create a fun and supportive environment while teaching kids the skills they need to play in a rock band.  Students are rocking out in a live performance at the end of the week.

Ages: 8 -18 year olds.  Kids are grouped by age.
Locations: San Carlos Charter Learning Center, 750 Dartmouth Ave., San Carlos, CA
                   Oak Elementary School, 1501 Oak Ave., Art Room,  Los Altos, CA
                   Other locations in Oakland, San Ramon, and Orinda
Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon and/or 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sessions: June 14 - August 27 (offerings vary by site)
Contact: info@bandworks.com or 510-THE BAND (843-2263)
Note: Some camps fill early, however we accept registrations throughout the summer

Bandworks School of Rock Website
MARINE CAMP
Marine Science Institute Summer Marine Camp is a marine biology based camp for kindergarten through 12th grades. Participants spend a week exploring the San Francisco Bay and Pacific Coastline.  Our hands-on curricula is designed for children to explore marine life faces-to-faces. Each camp will spend a day on the San Francisco Bay aboard our ship, the Robert G. Brownlee.

Ages: K-12
Location:
Marine Science Institute, 500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City
Times: 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (K-1st grades) and 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (2nd-12th grades)
Days: Monday through Friday
Sessions:
Weekly camps from June 21 through August 20
Contact: Julie Xelowski-Brooker at julie@sfbaymsi.org
Note: Registration begins February 1. Camps fill fast!

Marine Camp Website
deeelishDESTINATION SCIENCE
Join us for several weeks of science-packed, fun-filled summer delight!  Campers participate in 20 exciting hands-on science activities each week, plus bring all of the projects home with them.  Our camp includes outside action, creative challenges, character building, artistic design and boosts science confidence. Robots, rockets, myth busting, science magic & more!
 
Ages: 5 to 11
Locations: Various including Palo Alto, Los Altos, San Mateo & Belmont
Times: 9 - 3:30, Extended Care is optional
Sessions: Weekly June 14 through August 13
Fees: $339 per week
Contact: 1-888-909-2822
Note: Early Bird Savings - Enroll by February 28 and save $70/week

Destination Science Website
FIRST PLACE FENCING CAMP
Special early summer session fencing camp for youths!  This camp will teach youngsters the basics of the sport of fencing.  We will provide the equipment and the great experience. Learn to attack, parry and riposte as you fence through the summer with swords!

First Place Fencing Club will provide equipment, water and on occasions, some snacks.  Campers must wear appropriate clothing:  t-shirt and shorts or sweatpants (athletic pants), socks and shoes with laces or
velcro that ensures the foot stays in the shoe.


Ages: 6 to 10 years old
Location:  First Place Fencing Club at First Place Training Center, 835 E San Carlos Ave, Suite B, San Carlos
Times:  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 1:  June 21 - June 25
Session 2: June 28 - July 2
Contact:  592-1619 or start@firstplacefencing.com
Fees:  $279/session.  Sign up before February and receive a $30 discount.

First Place Fencing Website
CAMP SHORELINE
Discover Camp Shoreline nestled in a wildlife sanctuary.  Learn to kayak, canoe, row and cycle the pedalboats. Participate in the craft activities, take a sailboat ride, hike in the natural surroundings, learn about Shoreline Park, birdwatch in its wildlife sanctuary, and visit the historic Rengstorff House museum. It's enough to engage the energies of the liveliest child!

Ages: 5-11 yrs (grouped by age)
Location: Shoreline Lake, Mountain View-3160 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Days: Monday through Friday
Sessions: 10 Weekly sessions June 14 through August 20
Contact: Christina Ferrari at boathouse@shorelinelake.com or 965-7474
Fees: $335
Note: Lunch option as well as extended care is offered

Camp Shoreline Website
SHORELINE WINDSURFING AND SAILING CAMPS
Multi-level camps introduce the fundamentals of both sports covering water safety, board and boat handling basics, rigging and de-rigging as well as knot tying. Windsurfers will practice first on a land simulator in order to understand wind direction and board handling before heading out on their own. Additional topics covered include jibing, tacking, upwind sailing, helmsmanship, docking, and setting a basic sailing course. Daily on-the-water sailing exercises alternate skipper and crew duties. End of session skills assessment is issued.

Ages: 9-15 yrs (grouped by age)
Location: Shoreline Lake, Mountain View-3160 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Days: Monday through Friday
Sessions: 10 Weekly sessions June 14 through August 20
Fees: $375
Contact: Christina Ferrari at boathouse@shorelinelake.com or 965-7474
Note: Lunch option as well as extended care is offered, Level I and II (pre-requisite is level I) offered

Shoreline Windsurfing and Sailing Website

MENLO PARK MINI MADNESS AND MENLO MADNESS
Menlo Park is excited to welcome you to the 2010 Summer Camp at Burgess Recreation Center and Burgess Park.  Exciting weekly themes include Parkhopper, Holi-daily, Water Works, Menlo's Got Talent, and more!  Campers days will be filled with outdoor and team games, arts & crafts, field trips, sports, gymnastics, special events, swimming, cooking, and much more!  Campers will have the chance to explore Menlo Park, learn new skills, develop new friendships, and have an exciting summer! You can sign your child up for the entire summer or on a week to week basis.  You don't want to miss out on this great opportunity!

Ages: 4.5 to 12 years
Location: Burgess Recreation Center (700 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA 94025)
Times: Mini Madness is for children ages 4.5-6 and is from 8:30am-2:00pm.  Menlo Madness is for children ages 7-12 and is from 8:30am-4:00pm.  We offer extended care for both programs until 6:00pm.
Session Dates: Weekly sessions June 21 through August 13
Contact: Noreen Bickel with the City of Menlo Park, nsbickel@menlopark.org or 330.2209
Fees: Mini Madness is $195/week, Menlo Madness is $245/week
Notes: Registration discounts are available!  If you register before April 1, you will receive a 5% discount.  If you register for all 8 weeks of camp, you will receive a 5% discount.  If you register for all 8 weeks of camp before April 1, you will receive the full 10% discount.  Discounts are only available through the office and cannot be applied online.  We also offer the option to place a non-refundable $25 deposit on any week to hold your spot.  The remainder of the payment is due 2 weeks prior to the start date.

Mini Madness and Menlo Madness Brochure
HILLER AVIATION CAMP
Aviation Camp is an exciting exploration of the world of flight.  Three different week-long topics are available, including Air & Space, Extreme Flight and Pilot Academy.  Each offers hands-on flight-related projects, engaging flight simulation missions, and thrilling experiences with real aircraft.  Launch an aviation adventure for your child this summer!
 
Grades:  Entering 1st through entering 6th
Location:  Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
Time:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Full Day) or 9 a.m. to 12 noon (Half Day), Extended Hours Available
Days:  Monday through Friday
Sessions:  Weeklong Sessions June 14th-August 20th.  Three different topics are available.
Contact:  Hiller Aviation Museum, (650) 654-0200 or education@hiller.org
Camp Fees:  $309 Full Day, $189 Half Day.  Additional fees apply for rocket launches and extended hours.  Discounts are available for Museum Members.
 
Hiller Aviation Camp Website
SOLO AQUATICS DAY CAMP
Seven one-week day camps featuring instruction in swimming and water polo, field games, and other age-appropriate activities.  Campers receive individual attention necessary to ensure a solid and fun start or to build on current skills. All coaches and counselors are USA Swimming Certified.

Ages: 5 to 12 years
Location: Menlo Atherton High School Spieker pool
Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
Sessions: One-week camps starting June 14,  21 and 28, and July 5, 12, 19 and  26
Contact: 851-9091 or soloregistration@yahoo.com
Fees: $330/week plus one-time seasonal $38 USA Swimming membership
Note: $25 discount for registrations prior to April15, $50 discount for current members

Solo Aquatics Camp Website
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S.N.A.K.E. CAMP
SNAKE campers discover the natural world through engaging activities and exciting field trips related to 5 weekly themes. Daily schedules will include activities and/or field trips, crafts, games, snacks and plenty of time for free play. And if you're graduating from 5th grade this year, please check out Explore!, our summer program for middle schoolers (same web address as SNAKE).

Grades: Entering 1st through 5th (see website for camps for older kids!)
Location:  Walter Hays Elementary School, 1525 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Times:   9-4 daily, extended day available 8-9 a.m. and 4-5 p.m.
Days:   Monday-Friday
Sessions: June 21-25, June 28-July 2, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23
Fees:  $400 per session, additional fees for extended day
Contact: 
Vandy Shrader, EV Summer Programs Director, vandy@evols.org
Note:  We offer discounts for bringing a friend, signing up siblings or being a member of the EV Egret Club
 
S.N.A.K.E. Camp Web Site
ANDY HARADER TENNIS CAMP
Andy's tennis camp is a fun, safe and nurturing atmosphere. Extremely educational, and up-to-date with a games-approach to learning, it will be a summer experience that lasts a lifetime.

Ages:  7-16
Location: Palo Alto High School / Paly Tennis Courts
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Days: Monday thru Friday
Sessions: Every week June 14 through August 20
Contact: Andy Harader at coach@andystenniscamp.com
Note::    sign-ups by the day, week, or multi-week   

Andy Harader Tennis Camp Website
PLAYSCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
Playschool Summer Camp is all about FUN! Each week we incorporate terrific literature, alphabet and number activities, messy arts and crafts, cooking, music, outdoor games and play with lots of fun and enrichment.

Ages: 3-6
Locations: Holbrook-Palmer Park, Atherton or 1835 Valota Road, Redwood City
Time/Days: 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Sessions: 8 weekly sessions, June 14-August 6
Cost: $185/week for Atherton location, $170/week for Redwood City location
Contact: Atherton, Anne-Liza Selga, 325-1623 
               Redwood City, Alycia Moy, 369-4151


Playschool Website
GLENOAKS STABLES HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP
Glenoaks Stables has run a very popular riding camp program for the past 10 years. During each day, students have continuous supervision while participating in riding, horsemanship, vaulting, arts and crafts. Students are divided into groups of 5 and matched to age and experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate in the best riding summer camp in the area.
 
Ages: 6-14
Location:  Glenoaks Equestrian Center, 3639 Alpine Road, Portola Valley
Times: 8:30am -2:00pm
Sessions: June 14-18, June 21-25, July 12-16, July 19-23, Aug TBD
Contact: glenoaksstables@gmail.com or 650-854-4955
Fees: $550 per session, per student
Note: camp fills quickly, register early for best selection of dates

Glenoaks Stables Website
deeelishCALIFORNIA RIDING ACADEMY'S CAMP JUMPS FOR JOY
A Horsemanship Camp that simply tries harder and does it better! English, Western or Cowboy/girl. Kids get daily Riding Instruction, Vaulting Instruction, Horsemanship and Arts & Crafts. Jump our Kids Jumps, Paint our beautiful white ponies, and tour our on-site Full-Surgical Veterinary Facility. Outstanding Location; Beautiful Facility; Photographer on site!

Ages: 5-16 - beginning through advanced
Location: California Riding Academy at PVTC, 100 Ansel Lane, Barn #4, Menlo Park
Time: Half-Day 8:30 - 2 p.m.; Full-Day 8:30 - 6 p.m.
Days: Monday through Friday
Sessions: Every week starting June 7, last Session starts Aug 9
Fees: Half Day $549, Full-Day $799 -- Google Checkout and PayPal Accepted Online
Contact: Jessica Harrell at jumpsforjoy@californiaridingacademy.com or 740-2261.
Note: Multiple Camp Discount. Sign-up early to assure your preferred date(s).

California Riding Academy Website
SPRING DOWN SUMMER HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS
Don't miss out on our fun filled camps learning about every aspect of
horsemanship including grooming, tacking up your horse, safety around
horses, caring and handling, live demonstrations, vaulting and of course
RIDING! Our program is grouped according to experience, but no experience
is needed to play. The whole camp is geared around horses along with
games, crafts and friendship. Bring a friend! We have Beginner and
Intermediate level camps (includes jumping) available.

Location:  Spring Down Equestrian Center, 725 Portola Road, Portola Valley
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (after care available)
Session I: 6/14-6/25
Session II: 7/5-7/16
Session III: 7/19-7/30
Session IV: 8/2-8/13
Session V: 8/16-8/27
Cost: $750 per 2 week session or $425 per 1 week
Contact: 851-1114
Note: 
** Check out our website for winter & spring break camps too**

Spring Down Website
HARKER SUMMER CAMP
School and camp rolled into one terrific summer! Morning academics - emphasizing math, science and language arts - and afternoon recreation provide a unique balance of learning and fun. Excellent facilities, highly qualified staff, safe and secure campuses and a central location are hallmarks of a summer at Harker.  Camp is also offered for 9th through 12th grade at a separate San Jose location (see website).

Grades: K - 8th
Location: Bucknall campus - 4300 Bucknall Rd., San Jose
Times: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (for full-day campers) with no additional charge
Sessions: June 21 - Aug 13
Fees: Fees vary contact office
Contact: 553-0537 or CampInfo@harker.org

American Camp Association Accredited

Harker Summer Camp Website

GOLDEN GATEWAY KIDS' CAMP
Summer Kids Camp in San Francisco is one of Golden Gateway Tennis and Swim Club's most popular traditions. Year after year, our campers enjoy swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, and plenty of other fun activities with friends. Our experienced and energetic counselors know how to keep kids happy and entertained all day long. Group games like dodgeball, capture the flag, and kickball inspire everyone's participation. And with plenty of variety in our activity schedule, kids stay engaged and on their toes!

Ages:
5-12
Location: Golden Gateway Tennis and Swim Club, 370 Drumm Street, San Francisco
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Extended care 8-9 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. ($10/hour)
Sessions: Weekly June 15 through August 21
Fees: $525 for non-GGTSC Members
Contact: 415-962-4835 or summerkidscamp@ggtsc.com

Golden Gateway Camp Website

NEWTON SUMMER CAMP @ MENLO PARK
The Newton Summer Camp is the place for your children to enjoy their summer to fullest.  Your children will get to create, learn, venture, build, explore, wonder, exercise, act, sing and play music, draw, laugh, get wet and most important ... have a blast with old and new friends!
 
Grades: 1st through 5th
Location: First Baptist Church of Menlo Park, 1100 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park
                     (we are not affiliated with the church)
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (full day) - $210 per week
          8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (half day) - $150 per week
Sessions: June 14-18, June 21-25, Jun 28-Jul 2, Jul 5-9, Jul 12-16, July 19-23,
                July 26-30, Aug 2-6, Aug 9-13
Contacts: 345-4043 or info@newtoncenters.org

Newton Website
NEW MOZART SCHOOL OF MUSIC: BE THE BROADWAY STAR SUMMER CAMP
Do you have dreams of being a Broadway star or looking to get some acting and performing experience this summer? New Mozart will be offering two enriching and performance based classes for youth student performers. Repertoire will include pieces from Nigel Hess' RATS: The Musical & other performance pieces from highly acclaimed musicals. Each day of class is filled with voice lessons, dancing, diction & vocal technique, stage coaching and more. Enjoy a two week course that will surely foster all of a young budding musician's creativity!

Ages: 7-13 years old (Session I), 12-17 years old (Session II)
Location:  New Mozart School of Music, 305 N. California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Days: Monday through Friday
Times:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily
Session I: July 12 through July 23
Session II: August 2 and August 13
Fees: $495
Contact: New Mozart School Office Team 324-2373 or info@newmozartschool.com
Note: Register early, as our classes fill up quickly!

New Mozart School of Music Website
JEFF ARONS' YOUTH TENNIS CAMPS AT SACRED HEART SCHOOLS
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 morning camps offer the beginning/intermediate level player the opportunity to develop their skills in a child friendly and fun environment.  His afternoon camps are geared towards improving the performance of intermediate to advanced players.
 
Grades:  1st through 12th
Location:  Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Days: Monday through Friday
Times:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sessions:  Ten one week sessions beginning June 7 and ending August 13
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 Website
DECATHLON SPORTS CLUB
Summer fun since 1981!   A high-energy camp  for sports-minded boys and girls.   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. - 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.)
Session One: June 14 - July 9
Session Two: July 12 - August 6
Cost: Approx. $75/day (varies depending on number of days attending)
Contact: dscwoodside@comcast.net or dsclosaltos@sbcglobal.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 Club Website
BERLITZ KIDS SUMMER CAMP
Have fun and learn a new language!  Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese and More...
Our conversational method engages children and gets them talking from the very beginning.  Age-appropriate instruction and materials featuring lively, fun activities highlight our programs.  Small class sizes mean children will have more opportunities to speak. Native-fluent instructors are specially trained in teaching children. Our global network gives Berlitz Kids the resources and perspective to provide high-quality, culturally-rich language instruction.

Ages:  Groups for ages 4-7 and 8-11
Location: Berlitz Palo Alto Language Center, 159 Homer Avenue, Palo Alto
Days:
  Monday - Thursday
Times:  9:45 a.m. to noon or 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Sessions: Three week programs starting June 21, July 12  and August 2.
Contact: 617-0720 or paloaltokids@berlitz.us
Note: Early registration discounts available. Sign-up early to reserve your spot!
RIEKES CENTER SUMMER ART CAMPS
Comic Book Art: Discover the vast world of sequential art in the form of comic strips, comic books and graphic arts as we examine art ranging from hieroglyphs to The Far Side and storyboards of today's Hollywood blockbusters. We will create a cast of characters, turn a script into a pictorial scene and complete our own four-page comic book.
Sculpture Camp: Join us as we create beautiful three-dimensional artwork with clay, plaster, found materials and paper-machet. Students will explore both realistic and abstract approaches to sculpting.
AniMania: Animation Camp: Using stop-motion, cut-out clip art, claymation flip-books, and direct animation (direct animation is done on 16mm film) students will work solo and team up to create cool short animated videos. Students edit, add music, and do voice-overs.
See the website for additional camps and more age groups.

Ages: 9-12
Location: Riekes Center, 3455 Edison Way, Menlo Park, CA
Times: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Comic Book Art Session: June 28 - July 2
Sculpture Camp Session: July 5 - 9
Animation Camp Session: June 21-25
Fees: Comic Book and Sculpture, $495, Animania, $545
Contact: Aidan Young (director) at (650) 364-2509 or aidan@riekes.org
Notes:  $50 discount for early registration. Scholarships are available.  Registration forms can be downloaded on website.

Riekes Center Summer Camp Website
RIEKES CENTER YOUNG ROCK STARS CAMP
This camp is designed for beginning musicians that are excited to explore playing music in a group.  Using fun musical games and exercises based on popular songs, we will cover the fundamentals of playing music with others. Students will play in a band, try out new instruments, and sing along to their favorite songs.

Ages: 8-11
Location: Riekes Center, 3455 Edison Way, Menlo Park, CA
Times: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Dates: July 12-16
Fees: $250 ($25 discount for early registration)
Contact: Aidan Young (director) at 364-2509 or aidan@riekes.org
Notes:  Scholarships are available.  Registration forms can be downloaded on website.

Riekes Center Summer Camp Website
SPORTS AND FUN SUMMER CAMP
Our one of a kind summer camp allows boys and girls to make new friends, enjoy the outdoors and build their confidence through sports. We focus on soccer and tennis while allowing time for other activities like Star Wars, tag, fitness challenges, water games, art, fun Fridays and much more!
 
Grades: Entering 1st - 4th
Location: Flood Park in Menlo Park
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (extended care is available from 3 p.m. to  5 p.m.)
Days: Monday through Friday
Fees: $295.00 for one week (Sign up by April 1, 2010 for a $20 weekly discount).
Sessions: June 21-25 or June 28-July 2
Contact: Jim Heebner Director, jimsportsandfun@aol.com
Note: Small groups, extraordinary staff and Flood Park is a great place for a camp.

Sports and Fun Camp Website

HOPE MUSICAL THEATRE SUMMER CAMP
This summer, come explore the world of singing, dancing and acting!!  Everyone will get their chance to shine.  In just 2 weeks we will put on an entire show:  We build sets, create costumes, make props, learn great songs from the Broadway classics, and play wonderful characters. On the last day of camp there is a full performance for family and friends.  

Grades: Entering 2nd - 6th grade OR entering 7th grade and up for Counselor's in Training
Location: Palo Alto High School (Haymarket Theatre)  50 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto 
Time: 9 a.m. to 12 noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Sessions: Two week sessions June 14 to August 20
Fees: $480 early bird (before March 1); $510 (after March 1)
Contact: Sarah Hope at Sarah@HopeMusicalTheatre.com or 568-3332
Note: Small groups, extraordinary staff and Flood Park is a great place for a camp.


Hope Musical Theatre Website

Download Hope Musical Theatre Registration Form
CHAMPION TENNIS CAMPS
CTC 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
Times: Morning camp (ages 7 - 14), 9 a.m. to Noon.
             Afternoon camp (ages 4 - 6), 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dates: Beginning July 26
Contact: Alan Margot, atmargot@yahoo.com or (650) 400-0464

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MRS. REITZ'S SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS
Mrs. Reitz's Summer Music Camps 2010 offer children opportunities for enrichment experiences in the arts.
   Singing--folk, patriotic, musicals, camp-style fun songs
   Listening--famous compositions and identification of instruments of the orchestra
   Art Projects--draw, paint to music
   Movement and Music--folk dances, jump rope jingles, free movement

Ages: 7 to 11
Location: 
1008 Greenwood Drive, Menlo Park, CA
Times:  9 a.m. to 12 noon / 5 days each camp week
Session 1: June 21-25
Session 2: July 12-16
Session 3: August 16-20
Fees:  $250/week
Contact:  Rita Reitz at rreitz88@yahoo.com or 324-0148
Note:  Openings are limited.  Early paid registration advised.
           Limited scholarships available based on financial need and space availability.
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