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Some of these may be full - please check with the particular program you are interested in! The date that follows the title of each program is the date it appeared in the newsletter. Last updated: 4/16/04 newsletter.
Summer Writing and Literacy Groups for Kids (3/26/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Ivy Sandz (ivy at literacyaccess.com) Summer Classes at Literacy Access! First/Second grade writing group: Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30, July 6 - August 24 First/second grade writing group #2: Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., June 23 - August 11 Spelling/Word Work Workshop, grades 2-3, Mondays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., June 28 - August 16 Multicultural Cinderella Genre Study, 2nd and 3rd grades. Fun! Educational!, Wednesdays, 11:15-12:15, June 23 - August 11 Patricia Polacco Author Study, 2nd and 3rd grades. Thursdays, 2-3 p.m., July 1 - August 19 Girlp.m., July 1 - August 19 BoyJune 24 - August 12 Girlp.m., June 28 - August 16. All workshops are $150/eight sessions. Individual reading and writing instruction also available. For further information/registration, contact Ivy Sandz, (510) 528-8773 www.literacyaccess.com Writers Writers Writer
Art Yowza - Bold Creative Fun! (4/16/04)
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submitted by: rebecca stees (artyowza AT yahoo.com)
Come to our exciting Open House May 1, from 11am-2pm!
(We promise a HUGE surprise and a WHALE of a good time!)
R.S.V.P. by e-mailing us at artyowza@yahoo.com
your answer to our creative question.....
WHAT IS PURPLE AND FLIES AROUND IN CIRCLES?
ART YOWZA, Alameda\222s creative summer camp, starts June 21. We have
amazing one week sessions; 9am- 4 pm . Themes include:
What's the wildest thing you can imagine?
FANTASTIC FANTASY, ages 9 -12
-----June 21-June 25
-----June 28-July 2
Are you ready for an Adventure?
AROUND THE WORLD IN FIVE DAYS, ages 6-8
-----July 12-July 16
-----July 19-July 23
How many things with wings can you imagine?
THINGS WITH WINGS, ages 6-8
-----July 26-July 30
-----August 2-August 6
It's all about you!
STARRING ME, ages 9-11
-----August 9-August 13
-----August 23 - August 27
Bold Creative Fun. Brochure Available!
Sign up now and get $20 off if you register before May 15.
Clayarts Summer Schedule (4/9/04)
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submitted by: Kent Fries (ksmfries at earthlink.net)
clayarts ceramic studio
summer camp schedule
Four weeks only, small class sizes
For Ages 7 and Up & Grownups
Call for pricing , all materials included
June 21 - 25 The Teapot Workshop (5 day)
10:30 - 12:00
*Open Studio Workshop (5 day)
1:00 - 2:30
June 28 - June 30 The Bizarre Bug Workshop (3 day)
10:30 - 12:00
*Open Studio Workshop (3 day)
1:00 - 2:30
More scheduled for July!
where: 5900 McBryde Ave. in Richmond Located in
Wildcat Canyon near beautiful Alvarado Park call Kent
Fries to sign up: 510.215.9394. References available.
Jun 04: Summer Arts Camp still has some openings (4/2/04)
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submitted by: Laura Raboff (Laura.R at SBCGlobal.net)
We still have openings for Weeks 1, 2, and 3 of Pleiades'
Palette Summer Art Camp for Girls. This is our third
year. The camp presents recognized women artists as
inspiration for the campers' hands-on projects using a
variety of interesting materials and techniques. There are
just a few spots left in Week 4. The camp will be held at
Prospect Sierra School in El Cerrito June 21-25 and at
Tehiyah Day School in El Cerrito the weeks of June 28 -
July 2, July 5 - 9, and July 12 - 16. The camp hours are
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the fee is $320/week. If
you would like a flyer, please e-mail Laura. Thanks so
much.
Laura Raboff, Janet Lipkin, and Elizabeth Addison
SUMMER SEWING CAMPS ages 9-15 , ages 15-18 (3/26/04)
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submitted by: Marianne Henri (mjhenri at aol.com)
''SEW MUCH FUN'' SUMMER SEWING CAMPS.Learn hand and machine
sewing skills that will last a lifetime!Gain knowledge of
fabrics.Choose your project and learn at your own pace.Make
simple crafts for yourself,your home or for personal gifts.
All levels and abilities welcomed.
AGES 9-15: JUNE 14-18 ,JUNE 28-JULY 2
AGES 9-15: JULY 12-16 ,JULY 26-30
AGES 15-18: AUGUST 9-13
each camp is:M-F, 9am-5pm ,$260/week,all materials
included. Please bring fabric scissors, your sewing machine
(I can provide) and a bag lunch.Camps are limited to 5
students per week.Please sign up early to secure your space.
Taught by Marianne henri,a professional seamstress-designer-
artist,with her own buisness(fine sewing for interiors)with
over 25 years' experience working with fabrics and
needlecrafts.
for more info call 525-6436 (M-F,9am-5pm svp)
summer art class ($325) (3/19/04)
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submitted by: Deborah Harris (dharris at comcast.net)
(Appropriate for all ages)
Summer Art Class for Young People: Deborah Harris is once
again offering a summer art class in her Berkeley studio.
The class will meet Monday through Friday, from June 28 to
July 2, 10:00 to 12:00. The cost of $325 includes materials.
Ideal for elementary and middle school children, the class
will create artwork in a variety of media and styles,
including painting, clay sculpture and printmaking. A
separate class for teens will be added if there is
sufficient interest. Deborah is a professional artist, with
many years of teaching experience with all ages and levels.
Currently she teaches at Berkwood Hedge School, Pixar
Animation Studios. Past reviews are archived on this site
and references are available. View Deborah's work at
www.deborah-harris.com. For more information, please email
Deborah at:dharris at comcast.net.
Summer Jammin' Arts Group ($8/hr) (3/12/03)
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submitted by: Ruha Benjamin (ruha9 at uclink.berkeley.edu)
(Appropriate for ages 2 to 3)
!!A Summer Jammin Arts Group!! WHO: 2 1/2 - 3 Yr olds
that like to dance, sing, or play instruments WHAT:
Parent-Run Childcare that focuses on creativity and
character bldg (sharing, taking turns, using courtesy
words), and will incl. outdoor play in our grassy
courtyard and village playground, vegan snacks, and some
structured group time (learning songs and other
activities) WHEN: 9am-1pm M-F starting June 1st; # of
days/wk negotiable LOCATION: Our apt in the new section of
UC Village. uuuh, WHY: We want to spend as much time
with our son...And as grad students we need to pay the
rent too! So providing childcare lets us do both. Sooo,
HOW MUCH: $8/hr Interested? NEXT STEP: Contact Us. We
will be setting up a playdate the week of 3/22 so the
families who are interested in our Summer Jammin Arts
Group can meet us and vice versa. If our energy feels
right to you, then we hope to have a good time together
this summer.
Summer Ceramics for ages 6-15 (3/19/03)
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submitted by: Dianne Stockler (d_stockler at yahoo.com)
Moderator: Here is a corrected ad for the newsletter -
please drop the previous one. Thanks
In my Summer Art Camp kids work intensively with clay,
making whimsical sculptures and functional pieces. Now in
its eighth year, this program consists of half-day one week
sessions. Camp takes place in my Berkeley ceramics studio
located near the Julia Morgan Theater.
There are six sessions between June 14 -August 20
(different age group for each session). During the week
of June 28-July 2 (for 11-15 year olds) campers make
fountains and other special projects. Call for details and
a brochure at (510) 849-3654.
Toddler Family Program Summer Session (4/16/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Cynthia Adams (ccadams at pacbell.net) Toddler Family Program is offering a Summer Session during the month of July. Activities include open play with a broad variety of activities and tactile experiences, art projects, circle time with songs and finger play, story time, and plenty of outdoor play time. Toddler Family provides positive and informative support to parents and toddlers through a program of parent participation, education, and toddler play. Children range in age from 16 months to preschool age. Toddler Family is located at 397 Euclid Ave in Oakland, two blocks up from Grand, near Lake Merritt and the Grand Lake Theater. Call 510-251-8000 for more information or go to www.toddlerfamily.com. Summer Camp for Girls (4/9/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Debra Richerson (Debra.Richerson at ucop.edu) A summer camp for girls entering sixth through eighth grade will provide enjoyable experiences in classes focusing on the arts, science, fitness, and technology. Applications are being accepted for girls to attend a two week camp from June 21 - July 2, 2004 from 8:30am to 3:30pm daily at Holy Names Summer Camp located in the Oakland hills at Holy Names High School. Camp activities include: singing and acting in a musical theatre workshop, creating a digital movie, working out to the latest hit music and participating in teams sports, learning the science of what makes things work, and developing artistic drawing talents. The two week camp costs $500. Applications from Nancy Barrett (510) 540-1110 ext 117 or by email nbarrett at csdo.org. D. Richerson, parent Summer Preschool Camp at Broadmoor Preschool (4/2/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Debra Weinstein (debrafw at attbi.com) Preschool Summer Camp at Broadmoor Parent Cooperative Preschool, 951 Dowling Boulevard, San Leandro, CA (next to Roosevelt Elementary School). Each day features art, science, cooking, and games plus music and movement and plenty of outdoor activities. $60 per week. 9:30-12:00 M-F. Age: 2.5 yrs - 4.5 yrs. Parents assist in class once per week. Sign-up for weekly sessions from June 21-July 30. See website for more information and registration form: www.broadmoorpreschool.org or call 510-569-5360. Classes subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment isn't received. City Camp Spring Break and Summer Program (4/2/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Tim Alley (info at citycamp.net) City Camp named best camp by almost 90% of kids in 2003! City Camp takes kids 5-12 on fun field trips to find out what makes cities special and how to be safe and healthy urban explorers. In 2004, sessions available Spring Break, April 5-9 and 12-16, meeting on UC Berkeley campus. Summer sessions July 12-23, July 26-Aug 6, and Aug 9-20, meeting at Ohlone Park, downtown Berkeley. CIT programs, discounts also available. Please visit www.citycamp.net for more information and instant online registration. A parent review from last year: City Camp offered our daughter unique encounters with a city Mayor, history and art museums, sporting events, and the wealth of other Bay Area resources that are too often hidden in plain sight. More than just entertaining, City Camp educated her about her own community. For us, this was money well spent. We were proud of all the things our child learned while having a great time. KH, parent of 9 year old girl Mar 27: Summer Camp Sign Up Day (3/19/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Eden O'brien-brenner (eobrienbrenner at baymca.org) Downtown Berkeley YMCA Summer Camp Sign Up Day Saturday March 27 9-12 at Washington Elementary School *register for summer camp, pick up camp t-shirt, meet staff, crafts, face painting, bounce house! City of Albany SUMMER CAMPS (3/19/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Chelle (cputzer at albanyca.org) The City of Albany Summer Camps-NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS! Plan ahead for the summer break-we are offering a series of camps for youth-teens. If you would like a brochure & info mailed to you email: cputzer at albanyca.org or call (510)524-9283 or go online to see our Spring Activity Guide www.albanyca.org. Sports Camps: Tennis, Baseball, Mini Hawk (age 4-7), Soccer, Cheerleading, Multi-Sport, Basketball, British Soccer, Golf Other Camps: Mad Science, Music, Drama, Carpentry Child Care: Spring Break Camp- April 12-16 Camp Friendship (9 weeks)-starts June 21st Teen Center: Spring Break Camp-April 12-16 Summer Camp (9 weeks)-starts June 21st Summer Camps-Albany Community Center (3/5/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Chelle (cputzer at albanyca.org) The Albany Recreation & Community Services Dept has put together a wonderful selection of Summer Camps. We will offer the following week long camps this summer: Skyhawks Baseball, Skyhawks Basketball, British Soccer, Cheerleading, Make Me A Pro Soccer & Multi-sport, Might Hawk Golf, Tennis, Mini Hawk-Multi-sport, Mad Science, Summer Music, Summer Drama, Teen Center Summer Camps-9 weeks, Childcare Summer Camps-9 weeks I can mail you a brochure if you email me your address. You can go online to register www.albanyca.org-under quick links click on register for recreation classes. Give us a call if you want more information (510) 524-9283. Monkey Business Summer Camp now Enrolling! (4/16/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Monkey Business Camp (monkeybusinesscamp at hotmail.com) 6th Annual Monkey Business Summer Camp! Summer Sessions in Oakland & Berkeley Berkeley: Tilden Park In Berkeley, we split into two sites, according to age: 5- 7.5 year olds at one site, 7.5-11 year olds at the other. Oakland: Roberts Regional Park In Oakland, we gather as one group near Redwood Bowl. Throughout the day we split into age appropriate activities. Program Details Dates: 2 week sessions from June 14-August 27 1 week session from August 30-September 3 No split sessions Hours: 9:00 am- 3:30 pm With optional extended care 8:00-9:00am, 3:30-5:30pm and/or 5:30-6:00pm Campers: 5-9 years old Junior Counselors-in-Training: 10-11 years old Counselor in Training Program: 12+ years old Group Size/ Ratio Info: 35-40 campers per site/ 1:8 counselor: camper ratio download a registration form at www.monkeybusinesscamp.com email us at monkeybusinesscamp at hotmail.com or call us at 540.6025 for more info!
SUMMER THEATER CAMPS (4/16/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Joanie McBrien (joanie at juliamorgan.org) The Kaleidoscope program of the Julia Morgan Center for the Arts (2640 College Ave. between Derby and Parker in Berkeley) offers fun and challenging Summer Theater Camps. Performing Arts Camps (grades 1-6) include morning classes in acting, dance, improv and more and afternoons are spent in our exciting play creation workshop where campers create an original script! Rainbow Camps (grades pre-K and K) explore world cultures through creative drama, movement, music and visual art. Camp dates: Performing Arts Session 1: July 5 July 19; Session 2: July 19 30; Session 3: August 2 13. Rainbow Camp Session 1: August 2 6; Session 2: August 9 13. Tuition for two-week Performing Arts Camps is $ 495.00. Tuition for one-week Rainbow Camps is $ 250.00. Mention the Berkeley Parents Network and get 25.00 off the price of tuition! Call Melissa at (510)845-8542 x301 for information and to register or go to www.juliamorgan.org Marsh Youth Theater Summer Workshops (4/9/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Aimee Allison (aallison at probusiness.com) Marsh Youth Theater Summer Workshops in association with Glitter & Razz Productions presents 3 week-long highly hands-on, seriously social, and fabulously fun theater workshops for rising 1st- - 4th graders. During each workshop, young folks will have the adventure of creating their very own original play. Incorporating drama, dance, music, and visual art, each week will culminate in a community celebration which brings kids together with family and friends in interactive performance. July 26 - August 13 2004, Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm (with extended care available) at The Marsh, 1062 Valencia Street (near 22nd). For more information, contact Marsh Youth Theater, 415-826-5750 x3 or myt at themarsh.org. http://www.themarsh.org/programs/index.shtml#myt SUMMER DRAMA CAMP (4/2/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: zeze (narniaph at sbcglobal.net) Presented by the Narnia Playhouse at Redwood Day School in Oakland - for students entering grades 3 through 6 Two 2 week sessions \226 Session 1 June 21st until July 2nd Session 2 July 5th \226 16th from 9am \226 3pm (before/after care available at an additional cost) The focus of the camp will be the production of a full length play to be presented at the end of the session. We have staged many wonderful productions including, \223The Emperor\222s Nightingale\224, Stinky Lake\224, a madcap comedy; \223Damon and Pythis\224 based on an exciting hero tale from Greek legend, etc. All of the plays have been written by Doug Cole who has been directing the Summer Drama Camp for 15 years. For more information call 510-531-5546 or e-mail douglasrcole at sbcglobal.net
Awesome Summer Singing Camps (4/2/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Andrew Galpern (Andrew_Galpern at Yahoo.com) My friend Malcolm Dalglish runs an awesome singing camp with world class performers and excellent teachers. Check out the website for complete info http://www.oooliticmusic.com -Andrew Ooolation! is where two of the most fun things in the world happen: being outdoors and singing. Eastern Sierras East of Yosemite overlooking Mono Lake With Malcolm Dalglish, Moira Smiley, Naomi Dalglish, Joshua Kartes Friday August 6 - Sunday August 15, 2004 Ages 14 - 20 (with flexibility) Check the website for information about the Big Basin weekend camp for adults! Jun 14: Music & Art in the Summer (3/26/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Linda (LndSchneid at aol.com) Summer 1/2-day music and art programs for children 5 and up, including Introduction to Cello, Bamboo Flute Making and Instruction, music-related mixed-media art, and Pre- Piano and Eurythmics, taught by professional musicians and artists in Albany. For more information e-mail, or call (510) 527-6202. Sessions run throughout the summer. Pre- registration required.
Junior Tennis Camp at Mills College (4/9/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Lisa Langhoff (langhoff at besler.org) Junior Tennis Camp at Mills College A high quality tennis camp for kids ages 6-12 providing instruction in a fun and supportive atmosphere. Positive reinforcement and cooperative learning techniques are emphasized throughout. The junior camp will include a Tennis Olympics, complete with medals and an awards ceremony, on the last day of each week. Recreational swim at the conclusion of tennis each day will be supervised by the tennis coaches in addition to the trained and certified lifeguards at the Mills College Aquatic Center. Junior Camp Ages 8-12 Monday thru Friday Tennis 12:30-3:00, Supervised Swim 3:00-5:00 Kids Camp Ages 6-7 Monday thru Friday Tennis 3:15-4:00, Supervised Swim 4:00-5:00 Week One June 14 - 18 Week Two June 21 - 25 Week Three June 28 - July 2 Week Four July 5 - 9 Week Five July 19 - 23 For more information contact Marc Weinstein at 510-430-3257 or mweinste at mills.edu MARTIAL ARTS & SPORTS Summer Day Camp (3/26/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Terri Giamartino (terri at skillsforsafeliving.com) July 26-30 9-4 pm This small specialty camp is suitable for children ages 7-14. Held in Emeryville at our beautiful new dojo location, your child will spend 5 fun-filled days learning judo, karate and aikido. Stretch each morning with yoga, learn about personal safety and self-defense. From flying kicks to wrestling, kids will kick and shout on and off throughout the day! Classes are geared from beginner to advanced students. Daily swimming and sports play. Down time will include a library of appropriate books and journal writing. Snacks provided twice daily. $225 with a $50 non-refundable deposit due by June 1st. Balance due by July 15th. All registrations after June 1st, $245, payable in full. Call 428-1979 or visit our website at www.skillsforsafeliving.com Summer Tennis Programs (3/12/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Lee Elgie (pettingzoo at earthlink.net) Summer junior tennis programs. Prestigious facility. Top level instruction. Non-members welcome to most tennis programs. Adult tennis programs as well. Email for more information: pettingzoo at earthlink.net
Summer Exchange Opportunity to Prague, Czech (3/5/03) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: Ann Appert (aappert at aol.com) All youth 12 to 15 yrs old are invited to apply for Interchange to Prague through Children's International Summer Village, a non-profit, all volunteer organization that cpromotes peace through cross-cultural friendships. Interchange provides an opportunity for youth to travel in a supervised group/delegation to Prague. Each of our delegates will be paried with a Czech delegate and live in their partner's home for 3 weeks, then host their partners here for another 3 weeks. The two delegations meet frequently to socialize and sightsee. This is a family based dual exchange program. Travel will occur June 25 to Aug 16 with a week off between visits. For information please log on to our web site www.cisvsf.org or contact Debra Fuller (510)770-0439 or dsfuller at comcast.net. Jun 28: Great summer opportunity for your 10yr. old (3/5/04) ------------------------------------------- submitted by: desiree mourad (desiree at pixar.com) Children'non-political volunteer organization that offers children and adults the opportunity to make new friendships worldwide. Please explore our website, www.cisvsf.orgs International Summer Villages (CISV)* Passport Village 2004 A Multi-Cultural Day Camp for 10-year-olds June 28-July 2 Monday- Wednesday 9 am - 3 pm Thursday 9 am through Friday noon (overnight) Passport Village 2004 Information Mtg Sat, March 20, 2004 10:00 am Union City Library, 34007Alvarado-Niles Road Village Location Niles Congregational Church 255 H Street, Fremont The Passport Village encourages peace through friendship. Twenty-five children, six teens, and adult staff come together to learn to appreciate their own cultures and to see others in new ways. Scholarships available. For more information Contact Canice McLaughlin, canice at comcast.net, (510) 490-0737 Children
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