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Berkeley Mixlab summer camp spots still available ------------------------------------------- The mixlab is for students entering 7th - 10th grade interested in learning computer-based audio production, music and/or loop-based recording, and sound effects (foley). Summer mixlab sessions last two weeks. There are still openings for the last 3 sessions-- the application can be downloaded from the website. The mixlab runs from 9 am - 4 pm. Campers spend the morning in a fun-paced workshop learning new skills, while the afternoon is about applying these skills to a creative project. Each day includes a ninety minute lunch and activity period for recreation. Each session also includes a day-long field trip to a local production and/or recording facility. We supply all the computers (macs), software, and audio gear. You bring the creativity. http://mixberkeley.com email Greg Paxton, Director at info[AT]mixberkeley.com Greg Paxton Camp Choice for Beginning Backpackers ------------------------------------------- Pt. Reyes National Seashore Backpacking Camp. The nearby location is a national treasure with spectacular scenery, easy hiking, and bountiful natural resources for nurturing a lifelong love of the outdoors. Lawrence Hall of Science. Dates: July 8-13. www.lawrencehallofscience.org / (510) 642-5134 Linda Schneider lindas[AT]berkeley.edu Camp in backcountry living skills offered by LHS ------------------------------------------- Emigrant Wilderness Backpacking Camp. Nurture a lifelong enjoyment of the outdoors in this hands-on camp. Campers will practice navigation, shelter building, camp stove cooking, knots, and wilderness safety. Ages: 11-16. Offered by Lawrence Hall of Science. Dates: July 18-23. www.lawrencehallofscience.org / (510) 642-5134 Linda Schneider lindas[AT]berkeley.edu Cazadero Family Camp - Music and Performing Arts ------------------------------------------- There is space in the August 14-20 session - many schools and sports resume earlier now, leaving room in Session B where there is usually none. My best friend and I have gone to Caz 8 years running with our kids, who wouldn't dream of a summer without the creek, the redwoods, the evening jam sessions and campfires and s'mores under the stars. Kid City for 1.5-5 year olds is just fabulous. Older kids have the run of the camp, which is usually half/half adults-kids. The choices of classes (4 a day) are inspiring for beginners and advanced -- steel drums, taiko, Rock band, classical violin, chorus or ''so you think you can't sing,'' yoga, salsa dancing, mystery theater, circus or clowning, crafts galore, or Goldsworthy-inspired environmental art. The staff is world class, the campers ages 1-100 a non-judgmental crowd. Caz was the Bohemian Club at the turn of the century before the owner got religion and kicked them out. Now it's rustic accommodations in tent cabins or bring your own. For all those shower singers and air guitarists and closet artists out there, this is where dreams come true! (But many of us perfect the lost art of napping, too!) jyzq[AT]pacbell.net Cuisine And Art ------------------------------------------- Archway School's CUISINE AND ART COOKING CAMP is a hands-on camp involving cooking, creative arts, and restaurant planning. Each two-week session is celebrated with a kid-created cafe to which parents and friends are invited. Sessions 2 through 4, running through August 18th, are still open to campers ages 6-14. We are located in Oakland within walking distance of Piedmont Avenue. Please call 510-547-4747, ext. 30 for more information or to request a brochure Pamela KEHILLA MAGICAL WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM ------------------------------------------- Kehilla ''Magical Week Summer Program: August 21-25, 9am-2pm, with optional Extended Care 2-4pm. For children entering Grades 2 & 3 in the Fall. Students will explore Jewish themes, such as “Magical Hebrew,” “Mitzvot and Me” and “Torah Time,” while developing friendships, engaging their imagination and creativity, and enjoying plain-old summer FUN! Includes indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, cooking, stories, song, dance, Bibliodrama, and Torah in Motion. *Designed for all children interested in Judaism, regardless of previous exposure or affiliation with Kehilla. LOCATION: Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont 94610 COST: $200 members, $250 nonmembers. Extended Care: $70 for members and nonmembers. TO REGISTER: Visit www.KehillaSynagogue.org or contact Sasha at Sasha[AT]KehillaSynagogue.org. 547-2424 ext. 100 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CLASS? Call Hannah Margulis-Kessel at 590- 6385 or email Hannah_rmk[AT]yahoo.com Sasha Space Avail. in Summer Dance Camp ------------------------------------------- There is still space available for several students to join! We are currently registering for the following weeks. SUMMER DANCE CAMP Ages: 8-11 (experienced and new dancers) Location: Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, Berkeley Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Dates: Session A July 10 - 14; Session BJuly 17 - 21 (Students may take one or both sessions) Session A: 7/10-14 Shake, Erupt and Whirl Nature inspires extreme movement. SDC explores the forms, energy and movement vocabulary inherent in natural phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and more. Session B: 7/17-21 Forces of Nature Move beyond catastrophe and explore the underlying systems of nature through movement. Explore energy concepts found in nature’s patterns such as gravity, tides, precipitation and more. For more information or to register call 510-644-3629 or visit www.lunakidsdance.com. Luna Kids Dance kids[AT]lunakidsdance.com Spot available at Trapeze Arts Camp 7/31-8/4 ------------------------------------------- We are unable to use our spot at Trapeze Arts Day Camp 7/31-8/4 and would love it to go to another family. www.trapezearts.com The camp has been sold out for 2 months so this is a great oppty for your 6-12 year old to attend a camp with circus and trapeze professionals, even perform in a show on the last day of camp. We hate to miss it this year, it's my son's favorite camp. Please email or call me at 299-2302 if you'd like to take our spot. Price we paid was $260 but we'd let it go for $200. Thanks Marguerite Young m2myben[AT]netscape.net Stage by the Bay Performing Arts Camp Session II ------------------------------------------- Stage by the Bay Performing Arts Camp SESSION II still has a few openings! Starts Monday, July 17th for 3 weeks 9 to 3pm daily with 2 snacks served. Learn to sing, dance and act with theater professionals! Enjoy a LIVE professional performance as the grand finale of ''Aladdin Jr.''! Kids entering 1st - 8th grades are welcome with generous sibling discounts and some scholarships available...CALL today to register (510)338-0810 or www.moonlightentertainment.org Danny Buell The Great Stories Workshop - July 2006 ------------------------------------------- Story is one of the fundamental ways we experience life, appealing to youngest and oldest, equally. Stories capture us, educate us, and live through us. We begin with a piece of literature worthy of long attention. Participants hear the story, read it, illustrate it, tell it, and act it out, and write it down. We may create scenery, costume, and music for our tale. We will discuss what it means, compare it to other stories we know, and consider different versions. Participants will deepen a love for oral and written literature find meaning connections in stories hone reading, writing, and listening skills expand vocabulary and comprehension Instructor: Theodore Timpson has worked as a classroom teacher and performed as an actor, musician, and storyteller, directing several children’s theater productions. He has a B.A. from Harvard and a M.A. in Education. Limited to 10 participants, ages 7 - 12 Location: Buell Street, Oakland (near Mills College, 580 & 13) Dates: July 10 - August 4 (M-F, 9 - 12) Fees: 1 week $150 2 weeks $260 3 weeks $360 4 weeks $440 Call soon to reserve a place: 510 903 1402 theodore[AT]achievehelper.com
Kehilla School Summer Program ------------------------------------------- KEHILLA SCHOOL SUMMER ''MAGICAL WEEK'' PROGRAM August 21-25, 9am-2pm For children entering Grades 2 & 3 in the Fall Students will explore Jewish themes, such as “Magical Hebrew,” “Mitzvot and Me” and “Torah Time,” while developing friendships, engaging their imagination and creativity, and enjoying plain-old summer FUN! Includes indoor/outdoor games, arts and crafts, cooking, stories, song, dance, Bibliodrama, and Torah in Motion. *Designed for all children interested in Judaism, regardless of previous exposure or affiliation with Kehilla. LOCATION: Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue, Piedmont COST: $200 members, $250 nonmembers TO REGISTER: Visit www.KehillaSynagogue.org or call Sasha at 547-2424 ext. 100 QUESTIONS? Call Hannah Margulis-Kessel at 590-6385 or email Hannah_rmk[AT]yahoo.com Sasha Gottfried Little House home based Preschool Summer Session ------------------------------------------- Little House home based preschool program Summer Session July 10- July 28th 8:45 am – 11:45 am, M-Th 2yr through 6 yr http://www.littlehousesummerprogram.zoomshare.com Little House small family daycare is conveniently located near 580 in the Estudillo area of San Leandro. It is a child centered half day program for ages 2 to 6 year round. The preschool summer session includes science, art, folk music and lots of free play. Email for more information. littlehouseschool[AT]yahoo.com lic#013418361 Mari Art Classes for Kids at new Art Gallery -Berkeley ------------------------------------------- Expressions Gallery 2035 Ashby Avenue Berkeley, CA.510-644-4930 WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Collage Like Eric Carlyle (Ages 5-9) Designed to connect children with a well known author and illustrator.Basic collage techniques. Basic drawing. 1 hour July 15 1-2PM $20 Windsock Workshop (Ages 10-12) Children will make their own windsock using mostly recycled materials. The objective of this workshop is to teach children basic sewing, painting, sketching, and design skills, and art of batik.2 hours ( 2 week long workshop) July 15-22 2-4PM Price per child: $80 Art from Recycled Objects (Ages 5-9 and 10-12). Kids creating art from recycled and found objects. Will focus on 3 dimensional art pieces. 2 hours July 22 12-2 PM (Ages 5-9) August 26 12-2PM (Ages 10-12) $40 per session Call for complete schedule. KRISTIN LAMB, BFA expressionsclasses[AT]msn.com 415-710-2016 nan **Drama Camp in Tilden Park**Monkey Business Camp ------------------------------------------- Drama Camp Openings at Monkey Business Camp Be involved in the creative process of putting together a play/talent show…all outside! Are you an aspiring magician, dancer, actor, playwright, gymnast, set or costume designer, or director? Try your hand at working with a group of kids your age (and some excellent yet sometimes wacky counselors!) to create a performance piece outside in Tilden Park. For all kids ages 7 ˝-10 years curious about working with a group and making a production: novices and “professionals” alike! The project culminates in a showing for friends and family on the final days of camp. And break up the hard work with a day of swimming at Lake Anza and some sports and field games, journal making, board games, and nature hikes throughout Tilden. Sign Up Now! July 17-28 The fees, a reasonable $475 for the 2 weeks Find out more about our programming for 5-15 year olds this summer and during the school year at www.monkeybusinesscamp.com office[AT]monkeybusinesscamp.com Monkey Business Camp Fun Mosaic Summer Camp for Children ------------------------------------------- Institute of Mosaic Art in Oakland is offering a great summer camp session for children ages 7-12. July 24-28 $350 - all materials provided. Midmorning snack/juice from Voila! juice also provided. Students should bring bagged lunch daily. Institute of Mosaic Art 3001 Chapman Street (at Derby; just off HWY 880) Oakland, CA. 94601 510-437-9899 http://www.instituteofmosaicart.com Please join us this summer for a whole week of mosaic fun at IMA! Kids love our colorful building, light-filled classroom and giant outdoor garden courtyard! Instructor, mosaic artist and children's art educator, Nicole Bertoline, will lead each fun filled day of projects, mosaic video presentations, demonstrations and act activities. Children will not only learn the history & application of mosaics, but will be able to apply all of the casual & upbeat presentations to lessons and projects that will inspire creative exploration with mosaic. Please stop by and check out our exhibitions and facilities from Mon-Fri. 10-6. Please see our web site for further information: http://www.instituteofmosaicart.com Stacy Alexander, IMA Administrative Coordinator Drama Camp in Tilden Park**Monkey Business Camp ------------------------------------------- Drama Camp Openings at Monkey Business Camp Be involved in the creative process of putting together a play/talent show…all outside! Are you an aspiring magician, dancer, actor, playwright, gymnast, set or costume designer, or director? Try your hand at working with a group of kids your age (and some excellent yet sometimes wacky counselors!) to create a performance piece outside in Tilden Park. For all kids ages 7 ˝-10 years curious about working with a group and making a production: novices and “professionals” alike! The project culminates in a showing for friends and family on the final days of camp. And break up the hard work with a day of swimming at Lake Anza and some sports and field games, journal making, board games, and nature hikes throughout Tilden. Sign Up Now! July 17-28 The fees, a reasonable $475 for the 2 weeks Find out more about our programming for 5-15 year olds this summer and during the school year at www.monkeybusinesscamp.com office[AT]monkeybusinesscamp.com Monkey Business Camp Great sleep-away camp for horse lovers and others ------------------------------------------- I just registered my daughter, age 11, for Oakland Feather River Camp's Wrangler Camp in July and found out they still have a few spaces available. Her friend went last year and loved it so I thought I'd share the news, though I have no direct experience myself. The new non-profit runs their Family Camp and also some camps for kids in July. They are very affordable and I only have heard good things. Their website is WWW.FeatherRiverCamp.com Soon to be happy campers Junior Center of Art & Science Summer Camp ------------------------------------------- We have had a change in our summer plans and want to sell our summer camp spot for the Junior Center of Art and Science. For those of you not familiar with the Junior Center, they are a fabulous organization on Lake Merritt in Oakland. They have taught several courses in my daughter's Joaquin Miller kindergarten class. They have been wonderful. It is too late for us to cancel without losing our entire payment for the course, however, I have contacted the Center and they have given me instructions on how to enroll another child in our place should one wish to buy the spot from us. Listed below are the details: Session 2 Age Group: 5-8 years Course Title: Drawing, Painting & Clay Time: 1-4PM Day/Dates: Monday 6/26 Tuesday 6/27 Wednesday 6/28 Thursday 6/29 Monday 7/3 Wednesday 7/5 Thursday 7/6 Friday 7/7 Cost:$234 (includes all materials and a JCAS t-shirt) Tiffany Aske tiffanyandbrian[AT]sbcglobal.net Just 3 spots left at Cal Shakes Theater Camp! ------------------------------------------- Last minute: We have just 3 spots left at Cal Shakes 5-week Summer Theater Camp! In this top-quality program, students take classes with vibrant, seasoned professionals during the morning in subjects including Acting, Voice, Movement for Actors, Text, Improvisation, and Stage Combat, then rehearse every afternoon towards a fully staged performance under professional direction. Guest artist master classes with Cal Shakes actors, plus free tickets for every mainstage Cal Shakes show this summer, are also included. If your child or teen loves theater, and wants a program that combines professional training and performance, this is the place to go! Contact Jessica at 510-548-3422 x105 or jrichards[AT]calshakes.org for more info or to register, or go to www.calshakes.org/camps for info or to download a registration form. Scholarships available Bronwyn Eisenberg calshakes123[AT]yahoo.com Kids' Carpentry Summer Camps ------------------------------------------- Kids' Carpentry 4-day summer programs begin monday, june 26th, at our home studio site: Aquatic Park (606 Bancroft Way, Berk.). We offer 2 classes per day: 9:30-11:00 or 11:00-12:30, for children kindergarten-6th grade. Classes are from Monday-Thursday. Tuition is $91.00 per child. We have been teaching children woodworking since 1982. Our classes are year-round. Kids' are taught how to safely use a wide range of woodworking handtools building projects from scratch. Fractions, applied math, problem-solving skills are emphasized. (www.kidscarpentry.net) Michael Glass, Director michaela[AT]lmi.net RADICAL ROBOTS! - Building Science for Kids ------------------------------------------- Discover the excitement of hands-on SCIENCE and ENGINEERING with Mr. Asper the Science Master (Elementary School Science Teacher/M.Ed. – UC Berkeley). Design, build, and program robots and motorized contraptions in our fun and educational summer programs for children ages 6-12. Participants are presented with construction challenges using Robotix, LEGOs, and KNex building materials. Projects include robots, roller-coasters, balloon-racers, ferris wheels, ping-pong poppers, robo-dogs, and motorized monkeys. Experienced builders can test their skills on a variety of construction kits including the 6 foot long Crocosaur or the 5 foot tall Robot Commander! Located in Berkeley at 1700 Dwight Way. Two Different 5-day Programs Available: June 26-June 30 AM Radical Robotics ($275/student) from 9:00AM-12:00PM and PM Amusement Park Science ($275/student) from 1:00PM-4:00PM **Register for 2 or more classes and receive a 10% discount! – Noon hour supervision provided! REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 510-593-6181 or www.radicalrobots.org Mr. Asper the Science Master radicalrobots[AT]mac.com Sierra Friends Camps for 9-14 year olds ------------------------------------------- The Sierra Friends Quaker Camp offers children aged 9 - 14 a memorable camping experience rooted in Quaker values of compassion for oneself, others, and the natural world. Campers will explore nature, create art, participate in informal drama and sports and make new friends. While living at camp, campers and staff will create a vibrant community of friends and take part in: arts and drama activities, non-competitive sports and games, fun and physical daily chores, sharing music, stories and reflection around campfires, playing and hanging out, and swimming in our pond and the nearby Yuba River. Campers will embark on two or three-night age-appropriate hiking and camping trips that will inspire: self-confidence through physical challenge, appreciation of nature and spirit, skills in camping and sustainable living, cooperation and teamwork. Dates: Campers can choose to attend camp for one session (two weeks) or two sessions (four weeks). Session I: July 1 to July 15, 2006 Session II: July 16 to July 30, 2006 To apply to camp visit www.sierrafriendscenter.org or call 530.273.3183 or email camp[AT]woolman.org sueblue14[AT]comcast.net Stage by the Bay Performing Arts Camp MONDAY! ------------------------------------------- Stage by the Bay performing arts camp Session I starts Monday, June 26th in Oakland at Holy Names High School. 3 weeks of fun learning to sing, dance and act directed by Danny Buell, of ''A Christmas Carol'' fame. Camp is 9 to 3pm with before and aftercare available. Tuition is $550.00 with a generous sibling discount! A few spots are open on Monday so call today for scholarships and availablilty. Session II starts in July with some spots available as well... Call (510)338-0810 or www.moonlightentertainment.org Danny Buell Summer Camps at the Julia Morgan Center ------------------------------------------- Julia Morgan Center for the Arts Summer Camps 2640 College Avenue, Berkeley Go to http://www.juliamorgan.org/kal/summercamps.shtml or contact Marilyn Stanley at 510-845-8542 ext. 301. Mad Science Camps Mad Machine and Robots/ July 24 – July 28, 2006 Monday-Friday 1:00-4:00PM (Ages 8-11) Fee $205 Crazy Chemistry/ August 7 – August 11, 2006 Monday-Friday 1:00-4:00PM (Ages 6-11) Fee $175 Into the Garden/ August 21 – August 25, 2006 Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 12:00PM (Ages 3-˝ to 5-˝) Fee $175 See www.madscience.org/mtdiablo. Glitter & Razz Camps Summer Theater Workshop/August 21-25, 2006 Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 4:30PM (Grades 1-5) Fee $295 Itty Bitty Arts Camp/ August 28 – Sept. 1, 2006 Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM (Ages 4-6) Fee $295 See www.glitterandrazz.com. Lego(tm) Camps with Play-Well TEKnologies The Junkyard/July 3-July 7 *Please note there will be class on July 4th Monday-Friday 9:00-12:30/ Ages 7-11 Fee $195 Robo Bots/ July 3-July 7 Monday-Friday 1:00-4:30pm/ Ages 7-11 Fee $195 See www.play-well.org marilyn[AT]juliamorgan.org Wilderness Backpack trip for Young Men 14-17 ------------------------------------------- If you are considering an activity for your son this summer that will be fun, adventurous, and challenging, please consider sending them to Project Freedom Quest. PFQ is intended to show young men backpacking skills so that they are empowered to get out into Nature on their own as well as begin challenging them about who they are and their place in the world. The trip is scheduled for August 6-12 and will be lead by three experienced backpackers and trip leaders, Eric Friedman, Jason Gore, and Brad Brown. For further information and all the details of the trip, please check out our website at www.projectfreedomquest.com, or email Eric at ericnfriedman[AT]gmail.com, or call Brad directly at 415-402-7712. We are looking for a few good young men who are willing to take up the challenge, fun, and adventure. This could be the trip that changes your son's life Eric Friedman ericnfriedman[AT]gmail.com Young Naturalist Summer Camp: One Space Left! ------------------------------------------- ''Motion and Potions'' Young Naturalist Summer Camp No, this is not taught by Professor Snape — but local herbalist potion-masters will reveal their secrets when we catch them in their native habitat! We will travel daily to different parks and points of interest in the Greater Bay Area for hikes and nature study. Our emphasis will be on native California medicinal plants, but we will also learn about local rocks and minerals, water flow and land movement, and all kinds of wild flora and fauna. Special nature walks will be led by experts in medicinal herbology, wild food plants, and geology. Our focus is on fun — not academics. There may be a possibility of overnight campouts also, for those who wish it. This camp is for children of kindergarten age and older who love to be outdoors and have some hiking experience. It is a small camp program, run as part of a home-based family day care in El Cerrito. This is a Waldorf-based and LifeWays-based program. The program runs currently through August 11th. We currently have room for one child, age six or older. Call 525-1370 for more details/an application Colene Turrell cturrell[AT]sbcglobal.net
Berkeley Russian School Summer Camp Aug.7 to 18,06 ------------------------------------------- The Berkeley Russian School (Klyaksa) was founded in 1995. Since 1999, the school has been running a summer camp program. This year the camp will be held in Berkeley for two weeks • August 7-18 in Berkeley (1821 Catalina Ave at Colusa) Camp will run from 9:00AM to 3:30PM weekdays. The summer camp program will include: music, dance, drama, arts & crafts, math, science, Russian history, swimming, chess and field trips. The program accepts children from ages 4-14. More information can be found at www.BerkeleyRussianSchool.org For more information, call (510)526-8892 or (925)939-2234. Yelena Glikman Yelenaglikman[AT]Juno.com Yelena Glikman Yelenaglikman[AT]Juno.com **Drama/Performing Arts Camp**Monkey Business Camp ------------------------------------------- Drama Camp Openings at Monkey Business Camp Be involved in the creative process of putting together a play/talent show…all outside! Are you an aspiring magician, dancer, actor, playwright, gymnast, set or costume designer, or director? Try your hand at working with a group of kids your age (and some excellent yet sometimes wacky counselors!) to create a performance piece outside in Tilden Park. For all kids ages 7˝-10 years curious about working with a group and making a production: novices and “professionals” alike! The project culminates in a showing for friends and family on the final days of camp. And break up the hard work with a day of swimming at Lake Anza and some sports and field games, journal making, board games, and nature hikes throughout Tilden. Sign Up Now! Dates: Two options: July 17-28 OR August 14-25 The fees, a reasonable $475 for the 2 weeks Find out more about our programming for 5-15 year olds this summer and during the school year at www.monkeybusinesscamp.com office[AT]monkeybusinesscamp.com Monkey Business Camp ENJOY LEARNING, Summer Writing Workshops ------------------------------------------- ENJOY LEARNING Limited Space Available! Students discuss ideas and write stories, poems, and essays in a comfortable, supportive environment. Classes are held in the Glenview area of Oakland in a relaxed, spacious classroom with outdoor access. Summer Classes: Mon., Tues., Wed. from 9:30-12 or 1:30-4:00. Sessions 6/26 through 7/26. Barbara Joan Tiger Bass, MFA is an experienced teacher, tutor, and published writer. In private practice teaching creative writing for over twelve years, she welcomes students to her summer classes. CALL: (510)336-0050 or: ENJOYLEARNING2[AT]A Barbara Joan Tiger Bass Reg. extension for YMCA International ------------------------------------------- The registration deadline for this year's YMCA ''World Camp'' has been extended. The new deadline for all registration paperwork, including payment, is Friday, JUNE 30th. WHAT: YMCA 'ONE WORLD CAMP' WHEN: JULY 30th - August 5th WHERE: CAMP JONES GULCH COST: $550 AGES: 15-19 DESCRIPTION: Approximately 100 campers, 50 from abroad and 50 from the U.S., will come together for a week of play, learning, creating cultural understanding and building friendships! The week includes traditional camp activities such as ropes course, hiking, horseback riding, swimming, etc.. as well as activities that focus on cultural similarities and differences. The Downtown Berkeley YMCA is taking a small delegation of teens to World Camp this summer to join in the festivities! Due to the deadline extension, we could possibly accommodate another 2 or 3 campers. We are looking for youth that have a desire to interact, learn from and share with other young people from around the world in this exciting environment! If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Teen Coordinator, PATRICK MONTGOMERY at 510.665.3234 or e-mail him at pmontgomery[AT]baymca.org Eden O'Brien-Brenner Rhythm Rocks! Summer Camp (for ages 6-11) ------------------------------------------- Wanna Develop Your Child's Sense of Rhythm This Summer? We offer a creative, non-threatening musical environment where your child can explore and develop their innate sense of rhythm and improvisation, while learning about leadership, respect for others and team work. Sign up for Rhythm Rocks! Summer Camp (for ages 6 -11) at: The Jazzschool (in downtown Berkeley) June 19-13 and August 7 -11 9 am to 12:30 pm call The Jazzschool at: (510) 845-5373 to enroll or visit : www.jazzschool.com or www.rhythmrocks.com to learn more Some spots left in African Dance and Theater Camp! ------------------------------------------- This summer come celebrate dance, theater, and music at Akoma Camp! Children ages 6-10 are invited to join in the fun of African Dance, costume making, and theater games in a supportive environment. Akoma Camp is located in the heart of Berkeley, near Ohlone Park. There are two one week sessions from July 24 - August 4 w/the option of doing both at a discounted rate. Please contact Madeleine Rogin at madrogin[AT]hotmail.com for more information Madeleine Rogin madrogin[AT]hotmail.com Stage by the Bay Performing Arts Camp Starts 6/26! ------------------------------------------- Come One....Come All to the summer performing arts camp ''Stage by the Bay'' with Danny Buell (of ''A Christmas Carol'' fame) directing ''Aladdin, Jr.'' in two 3-week sessions. Session I starts Monday, June 26th - July 14th and Session II if July 17 - August 4th. Your students (entering 1st through 8th grades) will learn how to sing, dance and act in a professional theater setting taught by theater professionals! Generous sibling discounts and some scholarships are still available. Call TODAY (510)338-0810 or visit www.moonlightentertainment.org Danny Buell The Young Actors' Theatre Camp - ------------------------------------------- YATC (www.youngactorstheatrecamp.com) has 7 openings left for both of our Summer Programs. YATC is dedicatedto helping each student discover and develop the artist within through a series of intense workshops and classes all taught by industry professionals. This camp is a 6 day, 5 night overnight theatre intensive training program. Ages: 10-18 (All Levels Welcome) Session One: July 18-21 (For High School Students Only) Session Two: August 14-19 (Ages 10-18 accepted) (925)858-3548 for Registration information Shawn Ryan mail[AT]shawn-ryan.com Writing Clinic ------------------------------------------- This is a great place for confused or reluctant writers to develop a fresh approach! Taught by Linda Lawton, an educational therapist and middle school teacher, students will learn how stories and reports are ''constructed'', using novel techniques in a small group of 4 writers. We will meet from 3 - 5 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays, July 7 - August 1, in Albany. $500. One space is open. Linda Lawton easy4you[AT]sbcglobal.net
Backpacking program for boys
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Hello,
I am annoucning a new program for 14-15 year old boys that is
happening this summer.
Project Freedom Quest is program for young men that focuses on
connection to nature, spirit, and rites of passage. On a
week-long backpacking trip, young men will be challenged and
inspired on a sacred journey to discovering self and their deeper
purpose in life.
Boys are always seeking challenge, and in our urban world, they
seldom find safe and meaningful places to express their desires,
fears and thoughts. I developed Project Freedom Quest because I
understand the importance of connecting with nature in a man’s
life. I also feel that rites of passage are essential for young
men to define themselves in the world.
If you know of parents of 14-15 year old boys, please refer them
to the PFQ website at
ProjectFreedomQuest.com
--Eric Friedman
Founder of Project Freedom Quest
Eric Friedman ericnfriedman[AT]gmail.com
Broadmoor Preschool Summer Camp!!! (San Leandro)
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For those of you in and around North San Leandro, please consider a week or two of
summer camp for your 2.5 to 4.5 year olds. It's a co-op, so one parent will assist
one morrning a week when their child attends, from 9-11:30am, 5 days a week.
Cost: $60 per week.
June 19-23: Ooey Gooey
June 26-30: All American
July 10-14: Wild Animals
July 17-23: E-I-E-I Grow
July 24-28: Surf N Sun
This is a great way to get to know Broadmoor Pre-school, one of the best pre-
school choices in San Leandro. Learn more at:
http://broadmoorpreschool.org/summer/index.htm
budnickdesign[AT]comcast.net
City of El Cerrito Summer Camps
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The City of El Cerrito is a great place to spend your summer. We
offer 10 weeks of fun beginning on June 12th and a special week
11. We have spaces available for children ages 5-15. Our camps
include: Castro Day Camp- a traditional camp running for many
years with experienced and returning staff. Always a popular
choice for younger school aged children.EC Pathfinders- pre-
teen/ teen camp that includes a weekly field trip to exciting
locations. Mosaic Art Camp- 10 weeks of all sorts of art fun,
instructed by graduates from art colleges and those with
experience in the visual arts. Lego Camp- New to El Cerrito.
Please note that the price has been changed to $162.50 for
residents and $172.50 for non-residents. A Different Way to Play
Camp- a brand new camp, focusing on science fun!
Check out our exciting and new sports camps including
Basketball, Kampsite Soccer, Beginning and Advanced Gymnastics
Camps. Summer days drifting Away camp (at Castro or Harding): A
traditional camp running August 21-25, 2006
For more information about our summer camps please check out our
website at http://www.el-cerrito.org/recreation/summercamp.html
or call 510-559-7006
Shielaugh sdivelbisssr[AT]ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
Fast ForWord Summer 2006 Program
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Dates: June 26th to August 4th
Time: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Time Required: 5 days a week for 6 weeks,
(preferably uninterrupted)
Location: Convenient location in the Benicia-Vallejo area, to be announced.
Cost: $4500 for one student
$3900 for two students
$2900 for three to five students
Fees include software ($900+) and coaching by experienced Certified Fast ForWord
provider.
Ages: 5 years to 18 years
Intake, pre-tests, and enrollment must be completed by 06/15/06.
For more information, please call: Pam Norton, M.S., CCC-SLP
510-919-9966
pcnorton[AT]yahoo.com
Pam Norton pcnorton[AT]uclink.berkeley.edu
Fencing Camp
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Children with all levels of experience are welcome and
grouped according to their age and ability.
Activities include strengthening and conditioning, footwork,
blade work, tactics and electronic bouting. Fencing camp is fun,
challenging, and a great workout!
All equipment is provided. Sport Fencing Center is located at
5221 Central Ave. in El Cerrito. Camp hours are from 9 am-3pm.
Extended care may be arranged. The last day features a
fun-filled excursion. The fee is $295. Youth camp is for ages
8-11. Teen camp is for ages 12-16.
June 19-23: Youth Camp
June 26-30: Teen Camp
July 17-21: Youth Camp
July 24-28: Teen Camp
August 14-18: Youth Camp
August 21-25: Teen Camp
Karen Ladenheim kmartos[AT]sportfencingcenter.com
Karen kmartos[AT]sportfencingcenter.com
Hebrew Afterschool Program for Kinder/Prek
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HEBREW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM (for kindergarteners and older
pre-K): Stories,dancing, drama, songs, snacks, and fun
learning Hebrew. Taught by an Israeli trained in the
immersion method, who has decades of experience in making
learning Hebrew fun for kids.
The program will be located at Netivot Shalom on Acton and
University in Berkeley. (You do not need to be a member of
Netivot Shalom to be part of the program).
Tuesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m,
beginning September 2006.
Please contact Katya Gerwein as soon as possible at
kgerwein[AT]hotmail.com or 510-883-9561 if you are interested
as enrollment may be closed soon.
Katya Gerwein kgerwein[AT]hotmail.com
Imagination Kids Summer Art Camp for Ages 6-14
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For the 11th year, Imagination Kids will be offering small sized,
high quality art camps in a backyard studio setting. Each theme-
based camp meets five days a week from 9am to 3pm and ends with a
reception/showing of work on Friday afternoon.
Schedule of Sessions & suggested ages:
1: 6/19-23 Famous Artists 8-14
2: 6/26-30 World Art 6-10
3: 7/24-28 Famous Artists 8-14
4: full
5: 8/7-11 Famous Artists 6-10
Camps are held in Lucy Ames' studio on Cornell just North of
Gilman in Berkeley. The fee is $340. Some financial assistance
is available.
In Famous Artists sessions students will experiment with the
techniques and styles of several important artists. For example,
create colorful animal drawings in the style of Franz Marc and
sculptural reliefs inspired by Louise Nevelson.
In World Art sessions, students take a trip around the world
exploring the cultures and crafts of many different countries.
For example, create ancient Mayan mosaic masks and paintings
inspired by Australian Aboriginal art.
Please don't hesitate to call or email for more information:
510-527-4777
Lucy Ames lucy_ames[AT]yahoo.com
Lego Engineering Summer Camps
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Play-Well TEKnologies, in conjunction with the Julia Morgan
Center will be offering 'Engineering Fundamentals with Lego'
Camps during the summer: June 26th – July 7th.
Take a ''crash course'' in Demolition Derby, challenge the Battle
Track, build and race a Locomotive faster than a speeding Worm
Drive. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical & structural
engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite
creations. Children will be given instruction and design
challenges appropriate to their facility with LEGO™ Technic and
System components. These are hands-on and minds-on camps
suitable for LEGO™ Technic novices to “maniacs.”
June 26-30, 2006
Pre-Engineering Camp (Ages 5-6)
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Engineering FUNdamentals (Ages 7-11)
Monday-Friday 1:00-4:30pm
July 3-7, 2006 (Class will be held on July 4th)
The Junkyard (Ages 7-11)
Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:30pm
Robo Bots (Ages 7-11)
Monday-Friday 1:00-4:30pm
Tuition: $195.00
For registration, contact the Julia Morgan Center at
http://www.juliamorgan.org/kal/lego.shtml or call 510-845-8542
ext. 301. For more information on Play-Well TEKnologies, visit
www.play-well.org
jeff[AT]play-well.org
Living Language Camp - Creative Writing for Girls
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Join us this summer at Living Language Creative Writing Camp
for Girls as we spend eight fun filled days exploring the
wonders of language and the world around us! Campers experience
writing and language arts in their full capacities for self
expression, exploration and discovery. Through creative
writing games and exercises, arts, crafts, cooking, outdoor
activities and guest artists and writers we will gain deeper
connection to the language that lives in each of us! We will
delve deeply into the works of many wonderful authors and poets
as we create and share our own literary creations. Please visit
us at www.livinglanguagecamp.com to learn more about this
unique and empowering camp and to sign up for early
registration announcements!
Session 1 Girls 9-11 runs July 10th -19th FULL
Session 2 Girls 12-14 runs July 24th – Aug. 2nd FULL
Cyrise Beatty Cyrise[AT]hotmail.com
Mills College Summer Arts Program - Still Space!!!
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Does your child love art, being outside, and swimming? Would
they love to spend their summer doing new and interesting
things? Learn more about us:
The Mills College Summer Arts Program still has space
available! We offer an arts-based day camp on the beautiful
Mills College campus. Our Children’s Program (6-9 years old)
offers morning classes in art, music, dance, nature studies,
and swimming lessons. Our Youth Program (10 – 12 years old)
offers classes in dramatic arts, computer-based arts, and
swimming lessons. All of our campers choose their activities
in the afternoons. The activities range from arts and crafts
to nature hikes, sports and games to science experiments.
Afternoon recreational swimming is also always one of the most
popular activities!
For more information, including the registration form, please
visit our website: Google Search for Mills College Summer Arts
Program
We still have limited space for 9 – 12 year old campers. The
spaces are filling fast, so we recommend sending in your
registration form as soon as possible
Megan Miller, Director athletics[AT]mills.edu
Narnia Playhouse Drama Camp
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Drama camp at Montclair School in Oakland has a few opening for
all three of our sessions. Session 1- June 19-30 (for children
entering grades 3-7); Session 2: July 3-14 (Grades 1 and 2);
Session 3: July 17-28th (grades 3-7) OUR 17TH SUMMER!!!
Focus of camp is the production of a full length play to be
presented at the end of the session. Activities also include
theater games, improv, comedy, video, storytelling and work
sets, lighting and costumes.
HOURS- 9:00-4:00- Before and aftercare avaialble.
Tuition: Sessions 1 and 3- $400 Session 2-$360
For a flyer and registration information conctact camp director
Doug Cole at narniaph[AT]sbcglobal.net or 510-531-5546
Limited financial aid available
narniaph[AT]sbcglobal.net
Openings - Berkeley
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Are you looking for a fun summer camp for your child?
We have some openings at the Berkeley ''J'' Summer Day camp!
Specially for entering 4th grade-entering 6th grade. The ''big
kids'' will go on field-trips almost every day!! to fun and
adventurous places.
For more information and to download an aplication form, go to
our website: http://www.brjcc.org/jcc/camp_berkeley_j.htm
or call Karen at 510.848.0237 x130, karenc[AT]brjcc.org
Karen Cagan
Outdoor Art Classes this summer for ages 4-12
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Ilona Sturm, artist and art educator, will be offering outdoor
summer art classes for children at her art studio/garden in
West Berkeley. Contact her at blauart[AT]yahoo.com or
290-8176 for more information.
blauart[AT]yahoo.com
Park Day Summer Arts Camp
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Park Day Summer Arts Camp offers a weekly variety of visual and
performing art experiences for children beginning 1st garde thru 13 years old. All
classes are taught by professional Bay Area artists who practice what they teach.
There are usually openings available throughout the summer but best to pre
register. We currently have openings in all weeks.
Starting June 19th
and ending August 18th. Weekly enrollment with full day (8:30am -
5:30pm) or 3/4
day (8:30am - 3:45pm). Web site: http://parkdaysummerartscamp.com
Located on the campus of Park Day School, a beautiful and secure campus
environment
artscamp[AT]earthlink.net
RADICAL ROBOTS! - Building Science for Kids
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Discover the excitement of hands-on SCIENCE and ENGINEERING with Mr. Asper the
Science Master (Elementary School Science Teacher/M.Ed. – UC Berkeley). Design,
build, and program robots and motorized contraptions in our fun and educational
summer programs for children ages 6-12. Participants are presented with
construction challenges using Robotix, LEGOs, and KNex building materials. Projects
include robots, roller-coasters, balloon-racers, ferris wheels, ping-pong poppers,
robo-dogs, and motorized monkeys. Experienced builders can test their skills on a
variety of construction kits including the 6 foot long Crocosaur or the 5 foot tall
Robot Commander! Four Different 5-day Programs Available: SESSION ONE: June
19 - June 23 Radical Robotics ($275/student) from 9:00AM-12:00PM and LEGO
Inventor's Workshop ($275/student) from 1:00PM-4:00PM SESSION TWO: June 26-
June 30 Radical Robotics ($275/student) from 9:00AM-12:00PM and Amusement
Park Science ($275/student) from 1:00PM-4:00PM **Register for 2 or more classes
and receive a 10% discount! – Noon hour supervision provided! REGISTRATION
INFORMATION: 510-593-6181 or www.radicalrobots.org
Mr. Asper the Science Master radicalrobots[AT]mac.com
Rhythm Rocks Age 7-10 at the Jazzschool June 19-23
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Limited space still available in the Jazzschool's Rhythm Rocks
day camp for ages 7-10. June 19-23 9AM-12:30PM $200
The Jazzschool is located in downtown Berkeley at 2087 Addison St.
Jazzschool instructors Alan Hall and Jeff Weinmann gently and
constructively channel each child’s innate sense of rhythm into a
fun and educational musical experience. In a non-threatening
environment, children learn about rhythm, teamwork, respect, and
music-making.
For more information please email Rob Ewing, Youth Coordinator,
at rob[AT]jazzschool.com.
Visit www.jazzschool.com for more information on the Jazzschool
Rob Ewing rob[AT]jazzschool.com
Still a few spaces at CREATIVE STRINGS
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There are still a few openings for the July sessions of Creative Strings
Summer Camp.
We are accepting non string campers as well...guitar, winds and
keyboard.
Come learn or develop the art of improvisation in a very safe and fun
environment and play some ethnic styles too. In the second session,
also classical chamber music.
Beautiful art class and lots of fun and games.
Run by an original member of the Turtle Island String Quartet, Irene
Sazer brings knowledge, experience, and warmth together to make the
experience rewarding and exhilarating.
July 17-21 July 24-28
director[AT]stringimprovisation.org
www.stringimprovisation.org
510-548-3738
Summer Adventures- Windrush School
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Windrush School
Summer Adventures Program
June 26 through August 18, 2006.
Open to children entering grade one up to age 11. Our camp is a wonderful
extension of Windrush School.
This art-based program is designed and run by the Windrush Afterschool staff, and
offers an intimate camp experience, engaging ''hands-on'' projects, exciting
recreational activities emphasizing cooperative play, and a new thematic focus each
week. The sessions are highlighted by field trips around the Bay Area and special
group events, such as kid-run carnivals and refrigerator box construction projects.
All sessions are staffed by experienced teachers with a maximum children to
teacher ratio of 12:1.
Windrush is committed to diversity and welcomes all families without regard to
gender, ethnic group identification, race, national origin, religion, color, mental or
physical disability, sexual orientation, or family structure.
PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS ARE FULL
Session 2: 7/3–7/7
Session 3: 7/10–7/14
Session 6: 7/31–8/4
Session 7: 8/7-8/11
Fees are from $225 to $260 a week
See our website www.windrush.org
or call 510-970-7980 ext 243 for more information
Clarence Berger Greer, Summer Camp Director Cberger[AT]windrush.org
SUMMER SEWING CAMP
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WEEK-LONG SEWING CAMPS,''SEW MUCH FUN''
Hand and machine sewing classes M-F, 9-5pm,for pre-teens and
teens ages 10 and up,in my pleasant Albany studio.All levels and
abilities welcomed.Limited to 5 students per class.
All summer camps are full and paid for , except the week of
AUGUST 28-SEPTEMBER 1st.( 2 spaces available )
Weekly tuition is $300-ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED.
Taught by Marianne Henri, a professional seamstress-designer-
artist,with 25+ years experience working with fabrics and
needlecrafts.For more info, please e-mail me at mjhenri[AT]aol.com
or call M-F, 9-6 at 510 525-6436
Marianne Henri mjhenri[AT]aol.com
The Great Stories Workshop - July 2006
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Story is one of the fundamental ways we experience life, appealing to youngest and
oldest, equally. Stories capture us, educate us, and live through us.
We begin with a piece of literature worthy of long attention. Participants hear the
story, read it, illustrate it, tell it, and act it out, and write it down. We may create
scenery, costume, and music for our tale. We will discuss what it means, compare it
to other stories we know, and consider different versions.
Participants will
deepen a love for oral and written literature
find meaning connections in stories
hone reading, writing, and listening skills
expand vocabulary and comprehension
Instructor: Theodore Timpson has worked as a classroom teacher and performed as
an actor, musician, and storyteller, directing several children’s theater productions.
He has a B.A. from Harvard and a M.A. in Education.
Limited to 10 participants, ages 7 - 12
Location: Buell Street, Oakland (near Mills College, 580 & 13)
Dates: July 10 - August 4 (M-F, 9 - 12)
Fees:
1 week $150
2 weeks $260
3 weeks $360
4 weeks $440
Early registration: 10% discount
Call soon to reserve a place: 510 903 1402
theodore[AT]achievehelper.com
Tree Frog Treks Wild Science Summer Camp!
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Tree Frog Treks Junior Explorer (ages 4-6) and Wild Science (ages
7-12) Summer Camps are now enrolling! We'll host 5 weeks of camp
in Golden Gate Park and 3 weeks in Piedmont Park in Oakland. Meet
and greet animal ambassadors like Hannibal the Plated Lizard,
Julie the Burmese Python, and Walter the Western Toad! Search for
hawks, frogs and salamanders! Strap on your goggles to conduct
cool chemistry experiments and watch hydrogen bubbles explode in
flames! Learn what makes the Earth so special as we build a
bottle-biology habitat for worms, bugs & slugs, then blast
rockets into outer space in search of extraterrestrials! Study
the aerodynamics of a bird wing, then build different types of
kites and paper airplanes! Go on a treasure hunt in search of
lost civilizations! Learn how to track wildlife and survive in
the great outdoors as we trek to Ocean Beach and Crissy Field in
San Francisco, and Robert’s Redwood Park in Oakland! Get ready to
get out, get dirty, explore, make art, and do hands-on science
experiments! Visit http://www.treefrogtreks.com/camps1.htm for
camp dates and registration information!
Jessica Cowley jessica[AT]treefrogtreks.com
UC Botanical Garden Green Stuff Camp
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Explore the world of plants through fun experiments, tasting
plant foods, making crafts using plants, and learning about
plants in the UC Botanical Garden! More information at:
http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/down/UCBG_Camp2006.pdf
Open camp sessions ages 5-6:
July 3-7*
July 10-14
Open camp sessions ages 10-11:
August 7-August 11
*We will observe Independence Day; the fee for this session is
$155/$145. Fees for other sessions are $195/$185 members.
Call 510-643-2755 x03 to register
Perry Hall perry[AT]berkeley.edu
UC Botanical Garden Summer Family Fun Days
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On the 3rd Thursday of the month, June through August, families
may come and enjoy a special activity in the Garden designed
just for them! From 10:30 - noon, children of any age
accompanied by an adult may participate in a hands-on
investigation, start a mini-garden, or see the Garden with new
eyes through art and math. Featured activities will be
different each month. Consider bringing a picnic lunch!
Thursdays, June 15, July 20, and August 17.
$18, $14 members. Price includes one parent and one child.
Additional adult or children per family are $7 each.
Registration required. Space is limited.
Registration required; space is limited. Call 510-643-2755 x03
perry[AT]berkeley.edu
Cal Leadership Academy for 7th - 10th graders ------------------------------------------- Learn leadership, teamwork, and community building skills while participating in a unique self-contained activity filled camp. Campers will be grouped in teams of about 15 and each team will be assigned two adult leaders. They will participate in an array of activates such as swimming, ropes course, on and off campus trips, community service project, team games, etc. In this experiential activity-based curriculum, campers learn essential elements of teamwork, leading others, and serving the community. The goal of this program is to prepare the individuals for future leadership opportunities in school or extra-curricular programs, or camp training programs. Two week sessions begin June 19th and run $300 per camper visit http://www.oski.org or e-mail: scrainfo[AT]berkeley.edu or call 510-643-2267 Jennifer Selke jenn8[AT]uclink.berkeley.edu FOR SALE: Junior Center Summer Camp ------------------------------------------- We have had a change in our summer plans and want to sell our summer camp spot for the Junior Center of Art and Science. For those of you not familiar with the Junior Center, they are a fabulous organization on Lake Merrit in Oakland. They have taught several courses in my daughter's Joaquin Miller kindergarten class. They have been wonderful. It is too late for us to cancel without losing our entire payment for the course, however, I have contacted the Center and they have given me instructions on how to enroll another child in our place should one wish to buy the spot from us. Listed below are the details: Session 2 Age Group: 5-8 years Course Title: Drawing, Painting & Clay Time: 1-4PM Day/Dates: Monday 6/26 Tuesday 6/27 Wednesday 6/28 Thursday 6/29 Monday 7/3 Wednesday 7/5 Thursday 7/6 Friday 7/7 Cost:$234 (includes all materials and a JCAS t-shirt) If interested, please contact Tiffany (tiffanyandbrian[AT]sbcglobal.net) Tiffany tiffanyandbrian[AT]sbcglobal.net FULL CIRCLE SUMMER CAMP in Botanic Garden ------------------------------------------- Looking for a special summer experience for your child? There's space available in Full Circle Summer Camp, a small group of 12 children (max) in Tilden's Botanic Garden. Camp meets JUNE 19-29 for 7-8 year-olds; JUNE 26-30 for 8-9 year-olds. M-F 9am to 3pm daily. With 3 instructors, plus special tours with garden docents, and a visiting songflute teacher, the children will explore the garden through art, music, journal-making and writing, hiking, science, and gardening. SOME OF THE THINGS WE'LL DO: explore artifacts and California Indian uses of native plants; examine insects and raise butterfly larvae; visit the Little Farm and Jewel Lake; look at pond life under microscopes; discover what plants are tasty (for animals and people), and more! Low-key, fun, with a great environment for enjoying nature and making friends. Join us! Cost of the camp is $200, and scholarships are available. For more information, or to register, please call Alya Davidman at (510)665-1817. Thanks Alexandra Davidman alyadavidman[AT]hotmail.com Head Over Heels & Splash Circus Summer Camps ------------------------------------------- Head Over Heels Gymnastics & Splash Circus Theatre Summer Camp is still taking registrations -- June 12 - Sept 2nd. HOH has a new gym full of light and space. The kids work on gymnastics and/or circus arts in the mornings, go swimmning 2 days a week at Emery High (6yrs and older), two snacks, free play on the gym equipment, three trampolines, a dry foam pit, bars, hoops, rings and arts and crafts. Full ($250) and half days ($175) available but if you pick-up the kids early they get mad at you for taking them away. Go to www.hohgymnastics.com or call (510) 655-1265. HOH Parent with 14yr old in Circus and 8yr old in Gymnastics KAIROS CHORAL CAMP STILL HAS OPENINGS! ------------------------------------------- GOT A CHILD WHO LOVES TO SING? Please Join us for our Kairos Youth Choir Sponsored 2006 East Bay Children’s Choral Festival “Blue Skies” Featuring Songs and Stories “Through all kinds of weather…” June 19 – 24, 2006 Daily from 9 AM to 3 PM At Calvary Church 1940 Virginia Street Culminating Concert on Saturday, June 24, 2006 at 7 PM Kairos Youth Choir is a professional, co-ed Children's Youth Chorus based in Berkeley for children ages 6-13. This camp is open to experienced young singers from around the East Bay who would like to meet and sing with other choristers in a fun and invigorating way. Music teacher recommendation or informal audition is required for directors to place participants in the appropriate level. Reserve your space now!! PLEASE CONTACT KAIROS FOR TUITION/REGISTRATION INFORMATION. call us at 510-704-4479 or email us at office[AT]kairoschoir.org SOPHIA Ritchie Ki Aikido for kids, teens and adults (ages 7+) ------------------------------------------- Aikido training focuses on relaxation, self discipline and self confidence. Through our 25 years of instructing children we have found that kids desire discipline and prosper from it. Discipline without judgement inspires self confidence and more positive reactions to stressful situations. Our main concern is for the safety of all students while preparing them to deal with mental and physical conflicts in daily life. We require all students to abide by a set of conduct rules which allows everyone to practice real martial techniques while maintaining a high level of safety. All students must follow the instructions of Sensei and instructors. Any action whose intent is to do harm will not be tolerated. Since we are teaching a complete discipline which includes meditation, breathing and true martial arts, the amount of attention needed is generally beyond the scope of most children younger than 7 years of age. Parents should come and watch a class with their child so they both can see what is involved. Albany Rec and Community Ctr 1249 Marin Ave Albany, CA (510) 524-9283 www.kiaikido.org Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri 4:00 - 5:00 pm kiaikido[AT]kiaikido.org Kids' Carpentry 4-Day Summer Camps ------------------------------------------- The Kids' Carpentry Program has several spaces available in our 4-Day Summer Camps, Monday-Thursday, with two classes offered each day (9:30-11:00 and 11:00-12:30). We offer 6 different sessions this summer beginning 6/26-6/29 and ending 8/21-8/24. Check out our web site for a complete schedule of classes (www.kidscarpentry.net). Kids' Carpentry is a year-round after school enrichment program (established in 1982) teaching woodworking and applied math to children, 5-12 years old (entering Kindergarten-entering 7th grade). Our Berkeley site program is located next to Aquatic Park (606 Bancroft Way). Michael Glass michaela[AT]lmi.net Kindermusik Adventures Coming in July! ------------------------------------------- Come and see what all the buzz is about! These award-winning, research-based, parent and child-friendly music camps will run once a week from July 11th - August 11th. We offer courses in Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, and more. ''Peekaboo, I Love You!'' is for BABIES up to 17 months. ''Creatures at the Ocean'' is for TODDLERS to age 4. ''Confetti Days'' is for PRESCHOOLERS 3.5 - 5 years old. ''Around the World'' is for SCHOOL-AGED KIDS up to 7 years old. To register or for more information, please visit www.eastbaykindermusik.com. Founded in Germany in the 1960's, Kindermusik enriches the mind, body, and spirit, fosters musical, language, emotional, social, and cognitive development, and nurtures the special bond between parent/caregiver and child. Hope to see you soon! Musically, Lindsay Levin, MA, Licensed Kindermusik Instructor Email: lindsay[AT]eastbaykindermusik.com Music Camp for Ages 6 to 10 a few openings remain ------------------------------------------- Jingle Jamboree Music still has a few openings in the two week music camp July 10 to 21 OR Augsut 7 to 18. The children learn music reading & writing through fun folk music games. Folk crafts and computerized crafts are part of the amazing projects that take place during the camp. Children will also learn basic accompaniment on bongos, congas, & xylophones, learn a simple piano lesson, hear musical performances by other children. This camp received rave reviews by the children & parents who participated last year. It is an easy paced camp with three Kodaly music teachers who work with the children throughout the camp. Spanish folk songs are one of the highlights of the camp as presented by Lydia Mills. The camp features two organic snacks per day and an hour in the park of fun activities daily. For more information see the website at jinglejamboree.com or call me at (510) 334-8851 Jeffrey Luna-Sparks jeff[AT]jinglejamboree.com Non Competitive Soccer Camps ------------------------------------------- I am the youth soccer coordinator at Bladium Sports and Fitness Club and we actually offer summer camps through the Lil' Kickers program for children ages 3-12. There are also rock climbing and hockey camps as well. The camps for soccer run Mon-Fri 9-1 and there is aftercare from 1-3 for an additional cost. The dates for the camps are June 19-June 23, July 10-July 14, July 24-July 28, and August 7-August 11. If you want more information on the camps, you can call the club at 510-814-4999 ext. 122 or email me directly at AlamedaLK[AT]Bladium.com oriana obligacion POWER MATH CAMP has openings (Alameda) ------------------------------------------- Come join ABCTUTORING for a full week of POWER MATH! Addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, long division, beginning multiplication and 3-4 digit multiplication, problem solving strategies, word problems and more. Plus, math art and math games 9-3 Power Math 3-5 Math Fun Zone August 21-25 M-F This is located in Alameda just minutes from Webster Tunnel. Michelle 769-6842 abctutoring2004[AT]yahoo.com You can learn more about me at http://www.linkedin.com/in/abctutoring Michelle abctutoring2004[AT]yahoo.com Summer Adventures- Windrush School ------------------------------------------- Windrush School Summer Adventures Program June 26 through August 18, 2006. Open to children entering grade one up to age 11. Our camp is a wonderful extension of Windrush School. This art-based program is designed and run by the Windrush Afterschool staff, and offers an intimate camp experience, engaging ''hands-on'' projects, exciting recreational activities emphasizing cooperative play, and a new thematic focus each week. The sessions are highlighted by field trips around the Bay Area and special group events, such as kid-run carnivals and refrigerator box construction projects. All sessions are staffed by experienced teachers with a maximum children to teacher ratio of 12:1. Windrush is committed to diversity and welcomes all families without regard to gender, ethnic group identification, race, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or family structure. PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS ARE FULL Session 2: 7/3–7/7 Session 3: 7/10–7/14 Session 6: 7/31–8/4 Session 7: 8/7-8/11 Fees are from $225 to $260 a week See our website www.windrush.org or call 510-970-7980 ext 243 for more information Clarence Berger Greer, Summer Camp Director cberger[AT]windrush.org Summer Art Camps at Mosaic Forest Art Studio ------------------------------------------- Taught with respect and humor, Mosaic Forest Art Studio still has space available. MOSAIC MAKING CAMP M–F, June 26–30, 2006 9:30–11:30am (ages 7–10), 12:30–2:30pm (ages 11–16) $150.00 (includes materials) KIDS' CARPENTRY M-Th., July 10-13, July 17-20, July 31–Aug. 3, Aug. 7–10, and/or Aug. 28–31 9:00-10:30 am (ages 5–7) 10:30 am–12:00 pm, (ages 7-12) 12:30–2:00 pm (ages 7–12) *Please note: Returning Kids’ Carpentry students may come to any class time! $105.00 (includes materials) FIBER ARTS CAMP (PAPER MAKING, PAPER MARBLING, BOOK BINDING) M-F, July 24-28, 2006 9:30-11:30am (ages 6-10), 12:30–2:30pm (ages 11–17) $150.00 (includes materials) PRINTMAKING CAMP (LINOLEUM BLOCK PRINTING & COLLAGRAPH MAKING) M-F, August 14-18, 2006 9:30-11:30am (ages 8–12), 12:30–2:30pm (ages 13–17) $150.00 (includes materials) JEWELRY CAMP (MACRAMÉ & BEADING) M-F, August 21 - 25, 2006 9:30-11:30am (Ages 6–10), 12:30–2:30pm (ages 11–17) $150.00 (includes materials) Contact Mosaic Forest Art Studio to register 3315 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94602 510 - 759 - 6074 http://www.mosaicforest.com jill[AT]mosaicforest.com Summer Mosaic Classes for Kids ------------------------------------------- Summer Mosaics for Kids at Snapshot Mosaics in Montclair, Oakland. Children ages 7-12 years old June Week: Monday - Thursday 2:00pm-3:00pm July Week: Monday - Thursday 2:00pm- 3:00pm August Week: Monday - Thursday 10:00am - 11:00am Have fun learning to make mosaics this summer. In this four day course, children will create pictures, patterns, collages and more using pre-cut and hand made ceramic tiles, marbles, buttons, and glass gems. All projects will be hands on and age appropriate. We will build upon skills learned each day. Studnets will complete 2 or 3 mosaic projects: a picture frame, trivet, a plaque/and or mirror. An introduction to grouting will be included in this class. Instructor: Stefanie Manalo-LeClair, MSW. For more information on kids and adult mosaic classes: www.snapshotmosaics.com or (510) 339-3053 Stefanie Manalo-LeClair The Great Stories Workshop - July 2006 ------------------------------------------- Story is one of the fundamental ways we experience life, appealing to youngest and oldest, equally. Stories capture us, educate us, and live through us. We begin with a piece of literature worthy of long attention. Participants hear the story, read it, illustrate it, tell it, and act it out, and write it down. We may create scenery, costume, and music for our tale. We will discuss what it means, compare it to other stories we know, and consider different versions. Participants will deepen a love for oral and written literature find meaning connections in stories hone reading, writing, and listening skills expand vocabulary and comprehension Instructor: Theodore Timpson has worked as a classroom teacher and performed as an actor, musician, and storyteller, directing several children’s theater productions. He has a B.A. from Harvard and a M.A. in Education. Limited to 10 participants, ages 7 - 12 Location: Buell Street, Oakland (near Mills College, 580 & 13) Dates: July 10 - August 4 (M-F, 9 - 12) Fees: 1 week $150 2 weeks $260 3 weeks $360 4 weeks $440 Early registration: 10% discount Call soon to reserve a place: 510 903 1402 theodore[AT]achievehelper.com
BandWorks Summer Camp - Openings Available
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BandWorks Summer Camps are still accepting registrations, and
new sections of ''The Music of Green Day'' have been opened due
to poplular demand.
For kids 8+, Camp is open to beginners with no previous musical
experience, through advanced players. Professional
musician-instructors create a fun and supportive environment
while they teach kids the skills they need to play in a rock
band-and make new friends in the process. Participants can join
''as a group'' too!
Our week-long Summer Day Camps offer a variety of classes,
including Intro to Rock Band Instruments, which is especially
designed for kids with little to no previous musical
experience (6/19 Intro classes closed). By the end of the week,
they're rocking out in a live performance at the studio. Campers
may enroll for a 1/2 day or full day.
Camp Cost: Ranges from $135-$300, depending on the program.
Weekly Workshops also start again June 19 ... Adult workshops,
too!
For a complete picture of BandWorks Summer Camp & Workshops,
check out the website: www.bandworks.com or call 510. 649. 7738
Julie Chervin julie[AT]bandworks.com
CampZeum: arts & tech 2-week workshops in SOMA, SF
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Camp Zeum, Zeum’s summer camp program, invites kids to go behind
the scenes in the fields of arts, media and technology. Kids get
the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals in a
fun, interactive, educational environment that inspires
creativity and collaboration through project-based learning and
media literacy.
Register & get more info at zeum.org/education/summerCamp.html
AGE 8-10
June 19-30: Zeum Zoo: Clay Animation Animals on the Loose
July 10-21: Mighty Wonders: Clay Animation Superheroes Save Summer!
July 24-Aug 4: The Odd Squad: Create Your Own Character
AGE 9-12
Aug 7-18: Produce & Play, Play, Play: Design Your Own Video Game
AGE 11-13
July 10-21: Channel Z: Shoot Your Own Show
July 24-Aug 4: Comics KamikaZe!: Make Your Own Comics
Aug 7-18: Moving Madness: Animate Your Own Stories
SPECIALS
Our featured camp, Zeum Zoo, is for those who love all creatures
great, small, and imaginary. Add “Carousel” when you register &
get a $30 discount.
June’s game camp filled up faster than you could say “game over”.
So, we added a 2nd session. Sign up before it, too, gets maxed
out. Refer a pal to get $50 off
Zeum
Danceversity World Dance Camp
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Does your 7-16 year-old love to dance? Danceversity World
Dance camp held at Ashkenaz Music and Dance Community Center
(San Pablo [AT] Gilman) offers an excellent opportunity to expose
them to different dance styles from around the world. Weeks of
camp are Aug 7-11, 14-18, and 21-25. Half days are available.
Please check out www.danceversity.com for more details or
email/call Hannah at(510)528-5098
Hannah Romanowsky hannah[AT]danceversity.com
Dance and Theater camp!
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There are still a few spaces left in Akoma Camp, an African Dance
and Theater in Berkeley for ages 5-11. Dates are July 24 -
August 4. There are two one week sessions with the option of
doing both weeks. The fee for one week is $250, and $450 for
both weeks. Scholarships are available. For more information
contact Madeleine at 510.558.0975 or at madrogin[AT]hotmail.com
Madeleine Rogin madrogin[AT]hotmail.com
Digital Audio Camp for Teens
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Mixlab Berkeley is for students entering 7th - 10th grade interested in
learning
computer-based audio production, music and/or loop-based recording, and
sound
effects (foley). We use current software and gear in the studio and in
the field to
explore digital audio as an introduction to the professional world of
recording and
sound design. Summer mixlab sessions last two weeks. Session one begins
June 26.
The mixlab runs from 9am - 4pm. Campers spend the morning in a
fun-paced
workshop learning new skills, while the afternoon is about applying
these skills to a
creative project. Each day includes a ninety minute lunch and activity
period for
recreation. Campers will learn to produce and master their own finished
compilations of either an original multi-tracked CD, a sound-to-video
project, or an
internet podcast. Each session also includes a day-long field trip to a
local
production and/or recording facility.
We supply all the computers (macs), software, and audio gear. You bring
the
creativity.
http://mixberkeley.com/
email Greg Paxton, Director at info[AT]mixberkeley.com
Greg Paxton
GIRLS WHO FLY Summer Camps
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Voted Best of the Bay 2006 for ''Best Place to Learn to Fly''
GIRLS WHO FLY SUMMER CAMPS
* June 19-23
* August 21-25
In these summer programs, girls 9-13, expand their horizons and
potential as they take to the air using low-flying trapezes,
hoops, slings ropes and bungees. The day consists of dance,
yoga, aerial dance, self defense, performance and more.
*Campers girls ages 9-13
*8:30 am-3:30pm M-F
*Optional Extended Care from 3:30-5:30 pm
Visit our website for fees, registration forms, brochures,
photos...all the details!!
www.movingout.org (go to classes section)
Camps are held at STUDIO 12 in the Sawtooth Building (across
from Ha Ha This Away)and taught by Aerial Dance Director Cherie
Carson.
2525 Eighth Street
Berkeley, CA
Cherie Carson cac1000[AT]earthlink.net
Learning Curve: Back-to-School Clinic, Aug 7 - 18
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Brush up on study strategies and organization, practice mathematical
thinking and
try out a structured approach that makes writing papers a breeze!
Middle school
kids who need some support to get the school year off to a strong start
will benefit
from this three hour clinic taught by educational therapists Linda
Lawton, Jenifer
Steele and Jamie Keller. The three classes will meet from 9 - 12,
Monday through
Friday, in Albany. Call us at 510-499-0994 or visit the website for
more
information and an application: www.homepage.mac.com/learning_curve
Linda lawton easy4you[AT]sbcglobal.net
Lego Engineering Summer Camps: Berkeley & Oakland
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Take a crash course in Demolition Derby, enter the Sumo
Wrestling Competition, design a Mighty Metropolis, build and race
a Locomotive faster than a speeding Worm Drive. Explore concepts
in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and
architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Children
will be given instruction, design challenges, and competitions
appropriate to their facility with LEGO™ Technic and System
components. These are a hands-on and minds-on camps suitable for
LEGO™ Technic novices to maniacs.
Play-Well TEKnologies has been utilizing LEGO’s and other
building products to teach basic principles of engineering,
physics, and architecture to children (K - 5th Grade) in the Bay
Area for the past 8 years. We will be offering Lego™ Engineering
Summer Camps throughout the East Bay this summer.
Our goal of these summer camps go beyond simply introducing
children to the world of engineering, but having them take away
from our camp a fundamentally understanding of basic engineering
terms and concepts.
For an a listing of our summer camp schedule, visit our website,
www.play-well.org.
Hope to see you this summer!
jeff[AT]play-well.org
MARTIAL ARTS Kids Camp at Studio Naga!
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Our camps are packed with fun, focused activies and infused
with the spirit of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen - a rare
Indonesian martial art offering effective self-defense and the
creative movement of the animals. After check-in and daily
gatong-rajong -- the concept of ''share and share alike'' - -
each morning will start with a vigorous martial arts class
followed by a short lunch/game break. Afternoons will be filled
with scheduled outings and Indonesian craft and cooking classes.
The staff at Studio Naga teaches at their beautiful North
Oakland academy as well as at several local elementary schools
including Chabot, Montclair, Joaquin Miller and Thornhill.
A well-stocked children's library is available for quiet
reading and during lunch breaks.
Kids Overnight Camp: June 26- 30
Power & Play Day Camp Session #2: July 10-14
Please call Studio Naga for more information and to register.
Studio Naga
510.652.6242
www.StudioNaga.com
info[AT]studionaga.com
Studio Naga
RADICAL ROBOTS! - Building Science for Kids
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Discover the excitement of hands-on SCIENCE and ENGINEERING with Mr.
Asper the
Science Master (Elementary School Science Teacher/M.Ed. – UC Berkeley).
Design,
build, and program robots and motorized contraptions in our fun and
educational
summer programs for children ages 6-12. Participants are presented
with
construction challenges using Robotix, LEGOs, and KNex building
materials. Projects
include robots, roller-coasters, balloon-racers, ferris wheels,
ping-pong poppers,
robo-dogs, and motorized monkeys. Experienced builders can test their
skills on a
variety of construction kits including the 6 foot long Crocosaur or the
5 foot tall
Robot Commander! Four Different 5-day Programs Available: SESSION
ONE: June
19 - June 23 Radical Robotics ($275/student) from 9:00AM-12:00PM and
LEGO Inventor's Workshop ($275/student) from 1:00PM-4:00PM
SESSION TWO: June 26-June 30 Radical Robotics ($275/student) from
9:00AM-12:00PM and Amusement Park Science ($275/student) from
1:00PM-4:00PM **Register for 2 or more classes and receive a 10%
discount! –
Noon hour supervision provided! REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 510-593-6181
or
www.radicalrobots.org
Mr. Asper the Science Master radicalrobots[AT]mac.com
Sally Ride Science Camp for girls
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Sally Ride Science Camps are run by Education Unlimited and Sally
Ride Science to get middle school aged girls (entering grades
6-9) interested in the sciences.
The camps are residential, though commuter options are available,
and are held on college campuses including UC Berkeley and
Stanford University.
At Sally Ride Science Camps, girls choose a major:
* Marine Science
* Astronomy
* Robotics
Each morning the girls meet in classes of 10 or fewer per
instructor to work on projects related to their major, and in the
afternoons meet for other science related labs, workshops and
activities including art projects, presentations, mini-soccer
tournaments, egg-drop competitions, etc.
All classes are taught by female scientists and science teachers,
with female assistant teachers and couselors who not only have a
background in science (ie late college students studying a
science majors, science-related grad students) but also
experience working with girls in this age group.
Education Unlimited can be reached at 510.548.6612 or
http://www.educationunlimited.com.
Penny uhohpenny[AT]yahoo.com
Stage by the Bay Performing Arts Camp 2006
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We still have a few spots remaining in Session I (June 26 -
July 14) of ''Stage by the Bay'' Performing Arts Camp. Session
II is open July 17 - August 4th. To register (510)338-0810 or
www.moonlightentertainment.org...Your kids entering 1st through
8th grades will learn how to sing, dance and act at Holy Names
High School
boogie014[AT]yahoo.com
Summer Adventures- Windrush School
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Windrush School
Summer Adventures Program
June 26 through August 18, 2006.
Open to children entering grade one up to age 11. Our camp is a
wonderful
extension of Windrush School. This art-based program is designed and
run by the
Windrush Afterschool staff, and offers an intimate camp experience,
engaging
''hands-on'' projects, exciting recreational activities emphasizing
cooperative play,
and a new thematic focus each week. The sessions are highlighted by
field trips
around the Bay Area and special group events, such as kid-run carnivals
and
refrigerator box construction projects.
All sessions are staffed by experienced teachers with a maximum
children to
teacher ratio of 12:1.
Windrush is committed to diversity and welcomes all families without
regard to
gender, ethnic group identification, race, national origin, religion,
color, mental or
physical disability, sexual orientation, or family structure.
Fees are from $225 to $260 a week
See our website www.windrush.org
or call 510-970-7980 ext 243 for more information
PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS ARE FULL
Session 2: 7/3-7/7
Session 3: 7/10–7/14
Session 6: 7/31–8/4
Session 7: 8/7–8/11
Clarence Berger Greer, Summer Camp Director Cberger[AT]windrush.org
Summer Music camps at Crowden
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Looking for a fun experience for your musical child this
summer? The Crowden Music Center still has openings in the
following summer camps.
Summer Music & Opera camp is for ages 8-13, beginning and
intermediate string players who enjoy singing. Activities
include violin or cello classes or small group string ensembles
(placement by experience), plus participation in a fully staged
opera production -- which this year will be Gilbert &
Sullivan's The Mikado. Camp meets Monday - Friday from 9am -
3pm, June 26 - July 14. Tuition $890.
Summer Music Berkeley camp is for string players with previous
experience, ages 7-18. Chamber music and string orchestra with
daily bowing & technique classes, music theory & composition,
and fiddling. Monday - Friday from 8am - 1:45pm, July 17-28.
Tuition $700. Audition required.
Farallon Brass camp is for brass players age 10-18. Master
classes, chamber music, music theory and and brass choir with
members of the Farallon Brass Ensemble. Camp meets Monday -
Friday from 9am - 2pm, August 7-18. Tuition $600.
For more information, please visit our web site at
www.crowden.org or call (510) 559-2941.
Marion Atherton
THEATER ARTS FOR KIDS - Contra Costa Chorus
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Just a reminder that Theater Arts for Kids is now enrolling.
It's a fantastic program for kids who areinterested in acting,
singing, dancing and producing shows. Kids 7-17 are welcome,
and the director is very charismatic and has lots of experience.
The sessions are three weeks long with a full Broadway show at
the end.
Call 925 945-7101 for more info or check out their website at
www.childrenschorus.org
colleen
The 55th Street Summer Camp
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THE 55th STREET SHADOW PUPPET CAMP
*Dates: Sunday, June 25- Saturday July 1st
*Time: 9am-4pm
*Extended care available
*Located in North Oakland
*Ages 12-17 (Musicially-inclined students encouraged)
At this inovative camp, campers will create and
perform an original shadow puppet show from start to
finish. Activities include silk screening posters,
building puppets, musical instruction and performance,
and the integration of music and visual elements.
Session fee: $250 ($350 with extended care 8am-6pm),
and scholarships are available.
The 55th Street Shadow Puppet Camp is organized and
instructed by
Emma Spertus and Mary Dougherty of Quelquefois Shadow
Puppet Theater of Oakland. Mary is an accomplished
violinist, musical director and music teacher,
currently working with the Berkeley High Orchestra.
Emma is an experienced puppeteer, who has worked with
Bread and Puppet Theater in Vermont and In the Heart
of the Beast Theater in Minnesota.
CONTACT: Mary Dougherty at 510-684-8979 or email
puppetcamp[AT]yahoo.com
Emma Spertus espertus[AT]yahoo.com
Waldorf Summer Camp (All Ages)/Preschool
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Summer openings at A Mother's Care: We have openings for preschool age
children in our Waldorf-based daycare/preschool, starting in June. Also
we
have a special hiking/naturalist summer camp for robust kindergarteners
and
older children who love to be in nature. Call or e-mail if you would
like more
info on either program: 525-1370
Colene Turrell cturrell[AT]sbcglobal.net
Summer Dance Camp (ages 8-11)
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SUMMER DANCE CAMP
Ages: 8-11 (experienced and new dancers)
Location: Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, Berkeley
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dates: Session A July 10 - 14; Session B July 17 - 21
(Students may take one or both sessions)
Session A: 7/10-14 Shake, Erupt and Whirl
Nature inspires extreme movement. SDC explores the forms,
energy and movement vocabulary inherent in natural phenomena
such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and more.
Session B: 7/17-21 Forces of Nature
Move beyond catastrophe and explore the underlying systems of
nature through movement. Explore energy concepts found in
nature’s patterns such as gravity, tides, precipitation and
more.
Call Luna Kids Dance 510-644-3629
kids[AT]lunakidsdance.com
Art Camp: Imagination Kids Ages 6-14
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For the 11th year, Imagination Kids will be offering small sized,
high quality art camps in a backyard studio setting. Each theme-
based camp meets five days a week from 9am to 3pm and ends with a
reception/showing of work on Friday afternoon.
Schedule of Sessions & suggested ages:
1: 6/19-23 Famous Artists 8-14
2: 6/26-30 World Art 6-10
3: 7/24-28 Famous Artists 8-14
4: (full)
5: 8/7-11 Famous Artists 6-10
Camps are held in Lucy's studio on Cornell just North of
Gilman in Berkeley. The fee is $340. Some financial assistance is
available.
In Famous Artists sessions students will experiment with the
techniques and styles of several important artists. For example,
create colorful animal drawings in the style of Franz Marc and
sculptural reliefs inspired by Louise Nevelson.
In World Art sessions, students take a trip around the world as
we explore the cultures and crafts of many different countries.
For example, create ancient Mayan mosaic masks and paintings
inspired by Australian Aboriginal art.
Please don't hesitate to call or email for more information:
510-527-4777
Lucy Ames lucy_ames[AT]yahoo.com
BRS Summer Camp Walnut Creek July & BerkeleyAug.06
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The Berkeley Russian School (Klyaksa) was founded in 1995. Since
1999, the school has been running a summer camp program.
This year the camp will be held in two sessions of two weeks
each:
• July 10-21 in Walnut Creek (500 Minert Rd) and
• August 7-18 in Berkeley (1821 Catalina Ave at Colusa)
Both sessions will run from 9:00AM to 3:30PM weekdays. The
summer camp program will include: music, dance, drama, arts &
crafts, math, science, Russian history, swimming, chess and
field trips. The program accepts children from ages 4-14. More
information can be found at www.BerkeleyRussianSchool.org
For more information, call (510)526-8892 or (925)939-2234.
Yelena Glikman Yelenaglikman[AT]Juno.com
Digital Audio Camp for Teens
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Beats, loops, tunes, radio spots, podcasts-- the sound of one hand
clapping?
Berkeley Mixlab is a summer camp for students entering 7th - 10th grade
interested
in learning music and/or loop-based recording, and sound effects
(foley). We use
state-of-the-art software and gear, working in the studio and in the
field to
explore digital audio as an introduction to the professional world of
recording and
sound design.
Summer mixlab sessions last two weeks. Session one begins June 26.
The mixlab runs from 9 am - 4 pm. Mornings are fun-paced workshops,
while the
afternoon is about applying new skills to a creative project. Each day
includes a 90
minute lunch/activity period for recreation. Campers will learn to
produce and
master their own finished compilations of either an original
multi-tracked CD, a
sound-to-video project, or an internet podcast. Each session also
includes a day-
long field trip to a local production and/or recording facility.
We supply all the computers (macs), software, and audio gear. You bring
the
creativity.
http://mixberkeley.com/
email Greg Paxton, Director at info[AT]mixberkeley.com
DRAMA DAYS: A Summer Recess Program for Ages 3-5
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We have a few opening in our June session, June 19 - 23, 2006.
Berkeley Hills Nursery School
1161 Sterling Avenue, (2 blocks below Grizzly Peak)
9:00 - 1:00 PM
$250 for the session
Drama Days, a Summer Recess program for 3, 4 & 5-year-old
program is in its 20th year! Given by veteran preschool
directors, Terry Gillen (Berkeley Hills) & Jill Shugart (Gan
Ilan Preschool), Drama Days focuses on creative dramatics as a
means of expression. Children will participate in acting out
familiar fairy tales or stories, as well as making simple
costumes and props for their dramatic ventures. In addition,
other art, cooking, inside and outside activities will be
offered.
For further information and to enroll,
contact Terry at 510-528-0309 or Jill at
jshugart[AT]gmail.com
free soccer lessons for 4 years old children
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Hi,
I will be coaching soccer to a group of 4 years old children.
Any one interested just send me an email and I will let you
know where, and when we might get together to kick the ball
around.
Every weekend we get together in Albany with my 4 year old son
for a bit of soccer. We always have kids playing with us,
which makes it even more fun.
We just get together to kick the ball and have fun. Nothing
serious. But, in the future, after selecting a group of kids
who click, I might sign them in a soccer league for kids for
their age in the Albany/Berkeley Soccer League.
Let's let them have fun for now. I think soccer is a very
safe,fun sport, which I recommend to any parent!
Please let me know.
Alberto
5106722546
adriaz[AT]earthlink.net
Alberto adriaz[AT]earthlink.net
Fun Filled Martial Arts Day Camp
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Ages 4-6
June 18-23 9 am-noon
Ages 7-14
August 7 -11 9-4 daily
Aug 14-18 9-4 daily
Our ever-popular martial arts camp is happening again this year!
Whether your trying a martial art for the first time, or working on
advancement in your style, there will be something for everyone.
Classes include karate, judo and aikido techniques as well as yoga,
aerobic fitness and self defense. Swim for an hour daily and enjoy a
field trip each week, related arts and crafts and play time at a local
park.
The camp is open to all styles, first timers and seasoned martial
artists.
Our convenient location on San Pablo in Emeryville makes us
accessible from all major highways and local thoroughfares.
Don't miss the June 1st discount!
(Sign up with a $50 (non-refundable) deposit by June 1st and pay in
full
by July 1.)
Siblings get an additional 5% discount
Early drop off (8 am) add'l $20 per person
Extended care ('til 6 pm) $25 per person
visit our website for full details or call
http://www. skillsforsafeliving.com
428-1979
terri[AT]skillsforsafeliving.com
HORSE LOVERS/SOCIAL SKILLS BUILDING MINI CAMP
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HORSE LOVERS/SOCIAL SKILLS BUILDING MINI CAMP
July 10-26
OPENINGS IN MORNING SESSION: Monday & Wednesdays 10am-12:30pm.
Ages 7-18.
Cost: $1,500 includes phone intake interview, six two-and a half hour
group
sessions, written feedback and horse/stable fees.
Space limited to six participants.
LOCATION: BRIONES PARK, ORINDA
Two psychologists (Christine Duis, PhD & Maria Antonaidis, PhD), and an
expressive
arts therapist (Laura Soble, MFT, REAT) team with equine specialists
and horses for
a summer experience that involves peer collaboration, social skill
training, and
expressive arts, while working with horses in a ranch setting.
Our program is unique in that it allows for direct observations of
behaviors,
emotional responses, and social skill issues in real-time situations.
The experiential
nature of the sessions provide a powerful tool for helping children
develop greater
self-awareness, and practice new skills.
Call Dr. Christine Duis at TRAILS TO SUCCESS, 925-256-4400, for more
information
Laura Soble
June 3 FREE Open House Camp for ages 5-10
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Super Summer Camp is having a FREE open house!
WHEN: Saturday, June 3
TIME: 10am-1pm
WHERE: 2607 7th street Suite E, Berkeley
OPEN HOUSE FOR ALL FAMILIES:
Children (ages 5-10) and families are invited to come
experience what our Super Summer Camp is like. * Music*
Dramatics * Movement *Bookmaking *Games and Storytelling in our
Magic Castle and more... Meet our teachers/creators of our camp
and sample our rich curriculum.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Best of all: we will be awarding partial and full
Scholarships at our Open House.
DESCRIPTION:
*Come find out how our camp will fit your families needs!
*No other camp offers such a flexible schedule (come AM,PM,
Full Days.Choose M/W/F, T/TH or Full weeks)
*Our robust curriculum and activities are developed and taught
by teachers (teen counselors will assist depending on daily
group size). To find out more please visit:
www.classroommatters.com
RSVP:
Please call 510-540-8646, Classroom Matters,or email
molly[AT]classroommatters.com.
Symba EdVentures and Classroom Matters
Ki Aikido for Kids and Teens (ages 7+)
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Aikido training focuses on relaxation, self discipline and self
confidence.
Through our 25 years of instructing children we have found that
kids desire discipline and prosper from it. Discipline without
judgement inspires self confidence and more positive reactions
to stressful situations.
Our main concern is for the safety of all students while
preparing them to deal with mental and physical conflicts in
daily life. We require all students to abide by a set of
conduct rules which allows everyone to practice real martial
techniques while maintaining a high level of safety.
All students must follow the instructions of Sensei and
instructors. Any action whose intent is to do harm will not be
tolerated.
Since we are teaching a complete discipline which includes
meditation, breathing and true martial arts, the amount of
attention needed is generally beyond the scope of most children
younger than 7 years of age.
Parents should come and watch a class with their child so they
both can see what is involved.
Albany Rec and Community Ctr
1249 Marin Ave
Albany, CA
(510) 524-9283
www.kiaikido.org
Mon, Tue, Wed, and Fri 4:00 - 5:00 pm
kiaikido[AT]kiaikido.org
Kindermusik Adventures - Come join the fun!
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Come join the fun with Kindermusik Adventures this summer!
These music camps will run once a week from July 11th - August
11th. We have courses in Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon,
Dublin, and more:
''Peekaboo, I Love You!'' (0-18 mos.)
''Creatures at the Ocean'' (18 mos. - 3.5 years)
''Confetti Days'' (3.5 years - 5 years)
''Around the World'' (5-7 years)
Founded in Germany in the 1960's, Kindermusik enriches the
mind, body, and spirit, fosters musical, language, emotional,
social, and cognitive development, and nurtures the special
bond between parent/caregiver and child.
To register or for more information on Kindermusik summer
programs, teachers, schedules, and additional locations from
Hercules to Mountain View, please visit
www.eastbaykindermusik.com. Hope to see you soon!
Musically,
''Miss'' Lindsay. Email: lindsay[AT]eastbaykindermusik.com
Living Language Camp- Creative Writing for Girls
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Join us this summer at Living Language Creative Writing Camp
for Girls as we spend eight fun filled days exploring the
wonders of language and the world around us! Campers experience
writing and language arts in their full capacities for self
expression, exploration and discovery. Through creative
writing games and exercises, arts, crafts, cooking, outdoor
activities and guest artists and writers we will gain deeper
connection to the language that lives in each of us! We will
delve deeply into the works of many wonderful authors and poets
as we create and share our own literary creations. Please visit
us at www.livinglanguagecamp.com to learn more about this
unique and empowering camp. Only one space remains in each
session!
Session 1 Girls 9-11 runs July 10th -19th
Session 2 Girls 12-14 runs July 24th – Aug. 2nd
Cyrise Beatty cyrise[AT]hotmail.com
**Monkey Biz Camp**Berkeley & Oakland--openings
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*Monkey Business Camp--Summer Camp June 12-Sept 1*
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In our 8th year!
Monkey Business Camp takes place in the beautiful outdoors at
Berkeley’s Tilden Park and Oakland’s Roberts Park. We have
created action packed days with an array of activities guaranteed
to be more fun than a barrel of monkeys. This summer’s themes
are listed below!
*Campers ages 5-10
*Youth Leaders ages 11-15
*8:30 am-3:30pm M-F
*Optional Extended Care from 8:00-8:30 am and 3:30-6:00 pm
2 Locations:
*Berkeley's Tilden Park
--June 12-16-Pirates
--June 19-23-Magical Mystery Tour
--July 5-14-Carpentry
--July 17-28- Drama/Performing Arts
--July 31-August 11--Mad Science (FULL for 5-7.5 year olds)
--August 14-25- Drama/Performing Arts
--August 28-September 1- Magical Mystery Tour
*Oakland's Roberts Park
--July 5-14-Mad Science
--July 17-28- Drama/Performing Arts
--July 31-August 11-Magical Mystery Tour
--August 14-25-Drama/Performing Arts
Visit our website for fees, registration forms, FAQs, photos,
maps...all the details!!
www.monkeybusinesscamp.com
office[AT]monkeybusinesscamp.com
510.540.6025
Monkey Business Camp
Mosaic Summer Camp for Kids
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July 24 - 28, Institute of Mosaic Art announces a fantastic week
of summer mosaic classes for children ages 7-12 (age exceptions
with instructor's pre-approval). For more information, please
call: 510-532-7955
http://www.instituteofmosaicart.com
Institute of Mosaic Art
3001 Chapman Street (at Derby; off HWY 880)
Oakland, CA. 94601
Stacy Alexander stacy[AT]instituteofmosaicart.com
One opening left for Math Camp in Alameda
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I have one opening for a 3/4 student or a student entering 5th
grade for the week of August 21-25. This math camp is a
full-time, intensive program for students who need some extra
support before starting school. This program is very small,
tailored to the needs of each child and is slow-paced and fun. It
is located in Alameda just minutes from the Webster Tube.
Please email or call Michelle at abctutoring2004[AT]yahoo.com or
510.769.6842
Looking forward to hearing from you
THEATER ARTS FOR KIDS - Contra Costa Chorus
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Theater Arts for Kids, a summer camp of Contra Costa Children's
Chorus, is now enrolling for its summer sessions. This camp is
ideal for the aspiring performer. It teaches drama, vocal
technique, dance, sword play, improvisation and much more AND
culminates in a performance at the Del Valle Theater.
Two three-week sessions are offered:
Oklahoma 6/26 - 7/13
Once on This Island 7/17 - 8/3
Each session is $700
For more information and to enroll, call 925 945 7101 x200
www.childrenschorus.org
colleen.miller[AT]comcast.net
DRAMA DAYS: A Summer Recess Program for Ages 3-5
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We have a few opening in our June session, June 19 - 23, 2006.
Berkeley Hills Nursery School
1161 Sterling Avenue, (2 blocks below Grizzly Peak)
9:00 - 1:00 PM
$250 for the session
Drama Days, a Summer Recess program for 3, 4 & 5-year-old
program is in its 20th year! Given by veteran preschool
directors, Terry Gillen (Berkeley Hills) & Jill Shugart (Gan
Ilan Preschool), Drama Days focuses on creative dramatics as a
means of expression. Children will participate in acting out
familiar fairy tales or stories, as well as making simple
costumes and props for their dramatic ventures. In addition,
other art, cooking, inside and outside activities will be
offered.
For further information and to enroll,
contact Terry at 510-528-0309 or Jill at
jshugart[AT]gmail.com
Active Summer Reading Camp for pre-k and pre-1st
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Hello parents: I'm a teacher in Oakland, and this Summer I'll
be participating in the ''Fun with Fletcher'' reading camp for
kids getting ready for kindergarten or 1st grade. It's based on
research done by Reading Revolution, and is a combination of
academic learning with a multisensory, kinisthetic approach
that's meant to reach different learning styles, aptitudes and
personalities. The main idea is, ''when the body moves, the
brain remembers,'' instead of the kids just memorizing by sight
or phonics. There's also a take-home video package so parents
can go over the sound-movements and word-building exercises at
home. Parents are encouraged but not required to participate in
the class. Five week sessions, 10 classes, 2 days per week,
1hr15min each class. Some Saturday or Sunday spaces available
as well. Price is listed at $297. Keep in mind that most
children advance 1/2 a grade level in reading skills, which at
a young age can build confidence and set the stage nicely for
future reading career. Their info number is: 1-877-912-7323,
with classes in North Berkeley, Piedmont and West Oakland, as
well as other Bay Area locations.
Jason C. j.coolman[AT]comcast.net
Berkeley Russian School Summer Camp Aug.06
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The Berkeley Russian School (Klyaksa) was founded in 1995. Since
1999, the school has been running a summer camp program.
This year the camp will be held in three weekly sessions from
July 31 to August 18, 2006, 9:00AM to 3:30PM. The summer camp
program will include: music, dance, drama, arts & crafts, math,
science, Russian history, tennis, swimming, chess and field
trips. The program accepts children from ages 4-15. Camp
location is 1821 Catalina Ave., Berkeley (near Solano &
Colusa). More information can be found at
www.BerkeleyRussianSchool.org
For more information, call Yelena Glikman, Director of the
School, at (510) 526-8892.
Yelena Glikman Yelenaglikman[AT]Juno.com
Boys Can Ring Too! Bellringers Camp in Alameda *
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Boys Can Ring!
Make friends! Make noise!
June 26 - 30th.
8:30am to 12:30pm St. Philip Neri, Alameda,
Boys 6-14 (groups are age-based)Instruction in handbells,
chimes, percussion, choral singing. The cost will be $100. If
families choose to enroll in our 2-week music camp in Lafayette,
the Alameda event is free (or the $100 goes towards camp, same
thing).
Call 510-887-4311
Or go to www.ggbc.org for information
Camp Open House & Picnic
Diocesan Youth Retreat Center in Lafayette
May 29th, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Swimming pool open
1977 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette.
Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy.
Golden Gate Boys Choir Summer Music Camp
Diocesan Youth Retreat Center (East Bay)
July 30 to August 12 for choir members and residential campers.
For Day Campers, there are two one-week sessions
7/31 to 8/5 and 8/7 to 8/12.
Parents Day, picnic and concert onAugust 12
Boys, age 7 to 14 with unchanged voices.
Qualified counselors and junior counseling staff.
Choral Music/Orff Instruments/Arts and Crafts
Sports Program/Swimming Pool/Handbells/Chimes
Traditional Camp Activities: Campfire, Skit Night, Olympics
nancyvicknair[AT]comcast.net
Camp Krem Open House (campers with disabilities)
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May 13th, Saturday, 1pm - 4pm. Camp Krem, for children and
adults with developmental disabilities will hold their annual
Open House for new parents, and for all interested new families,
teachers, social workers etc. Please come and tour our beautiful
camping facility, cabins, pool, playground etc. Camp Krem is a
little over ninety minutes from Oakland. The Executive Director
and other staff will be available to answer questions. Please
email us for directions. Thank you!
www.campingunlimited.com
Staff of Camping Unlimited
Children's Hospital Oakland WEEKLONG DAY CAMP
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CREATING CONFIDENT PEOPLE: DAYCAMP JUNE 26-30th (8:30-12:30)
CHILDREN 5-12 years old
CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER OAKLAND (510) 428-3742
Specialized therapeutic camp for children who have been exposed
to domestic violence and/or child abuse (physical, sexual).
Children enjoy fun group activities (art, gardening, camp songs)
while we build their self-esteem, support their development, and
skillfully assist them in healing from the trauma or abuse they
have experienced. They learn strategies to respond in powerful
ways to bullies and ''abusers''. They express their ''true selves''
and creativity! If your child (ages 5-12) was the victim of a
crime or exposed to domestic violence, call us for more info at
(510) 428-3742. Fees are paid by Victims of Crime Compensation
Fund for eligible participants
smurray[AT]mail.cho.org
FINALLY! A Camp with a PART TIME Option!!!
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Looking for a camp that can fit more easily into your schedule
and your budget? Super Summer Camp for 5-10 year olds could be
the answer. Sign up for MWF or T/TH! Choose AM or PM or All
Day! Our flexibility is not the only thing that makes our camp
unique. We are CREDENTIALED TEACHERS. We provide solid, play-
based curriculum that your child can learn and grow with. Keep
their brains and bodies active this summer. Please vist
www.classroomatters.com for program and schedule information,
staff biographies and registration forms.
Families and children, please come to our FREE open house June
3rd and enjoy sample camp activities. (10am-1pm) Call 510-540-
8646 to RSVP.
Classroom Matters
Girls on the Go!
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I hear there are a few openings left for the Girls on the Go Camp
created by the directors of Monkey Business Camp. This is a
great opportunity for pre-teen girls to explore the Bay Area as
well as hang out with girls. My daughter enjoyed the daily treks
and adventures which they did by public transportation. There
are workshops, museum visits, and interesting discussion time as
well. Check out their web site at
www.monkeybusinesscamp.com/girls.htm
Denise lapidushouse[AT]earthlink.net
**GIRLS ON THE GO** Day Camp for 9-13 year olds
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**Monkey Business Camp presents GIRLS ON THE GO!**
Specifically designed to meet the emotional and developmental
needs of girls aged 9 to 13, Girls on the Go! Camp allows girls
to explore their communities, play, bond, and learn.
Through this process of exploration, girls embark on a journey of
self-discovery while also discovering the strength and unity that
can stem from girl power!
Outings in the past have included: boating at Lake Merritt, ice
skating, visiting a recording studio, chocolate cooking class,
aerial dance, soccer & basketball sessions with NCAA players.
Stacy Raye (Founding Director), Luana Coloma (2005 GOTG
Director), & Roberta Cruz (long-time counselor) lead the summer
of adventure!
June 12-16 (1 week)
June 19-23 (1 week)
July 5-14 (1 and half weeks)
July 17-28 (2 weeks)
July 31-Aug 11 (2 weeks)
Aug 14-19 (1 week)
We meet at 8:30 am at Cedar-Rose Park in North Berkeley.
We travel via foot, public bus, train, or boat to our daily
destination(s).
We return to the park between 5:00 and 5:30 pm.
For registration forms and more information visit
www.monkeybusinesscamp.com/girls.htm
office[AT]monkeybusinesscamp.com
510-540-6025
Monkey Business Camp
Great camp for preteens
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For three years now, our twin daughters have loved Girls on the
Go Camp. It is run by Stacey and Heather, the amazing duo who
created Monkey Business Camp. This a more ''sophisticated''
version of MOnkey Business, with the same kind of great staff.
The girls travel all over the Bay doing great outings. Lots of
public transportation, lots of adventures. My kids have loved
it. Their website is www.monkeybusinesscamp.com/girls.htm.
Please feel free to contact me for more details
Cam Sutter cam[AT]thesutters.com
Lego Engineering Summer Camps, www.play-well.org
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Take a ''crash course'' in Demolition Derby, enter the Sumo
Wrestling Competition, design a Mighty Metropolis, build and race
a Locomotive faster than a speeding Worm Drive. Explore concepts
in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and
architecture while playing with your favorite creations. Children
will be given instruction, design challenges, and competitions
appropriate to their facility with LEGO™ Technic and System
components. These are a hands-on and minds-on camps suitable for
LEGO™ Technic novices to “maniacs.”
Play-Well TEKnologies has been utilizing LEGO’s and other
building products to teach basic principles of engineering,
physics, and architecture to children (K - 5th Grade) in the Bay
Area for the past 8 years. We will be offering Lego™ Engineering
Summer Camps throughout the East Bay this summer.
Our goal of these summer camps go beyond simply introducing
children to the world of engineering, but having them take away
from our camp a fundamentally understanding of basic engineering
terms and ideas.
For an a listing of our summer camp schedule, visit our website,
www.play-well.org.
Hope to see you this summer!
jeff[AT]play-well.org
Living Language Creative Writing Camp for Girls
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Join us this summer at Living Language Creative Writing Camp
for Girls as we spend eight fun filled days exploring the
wonders of language and the world around us! Campers experience
writing and language arts in their full capacities for self
expression, exploration and discovery. Through creative
writing games and exercises, arts, crafts, cooking, outdoor
activities and guest artists and writers we will gain deeper
connection to the language that lives in each of us! We will
delve deeply into the works of many wonderful authors and poets
as we create and share our own literary creations. Please visit
us at www.livinglanguagecamp.com to learn more about this
unique and empowering camp.
Session 1 Girls 9-11 runs July 10th -19th
Session 2 Girls 12-14 runs July 24th – Aug. 2nd
Cyrise Beatty cyrise[AT]hotmail.com
MARTIAL ARTS Kids Camp at Studio Naga!
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Our camps are packed with fun, focused activies and infused
with the spirit of Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen - a rare
Indonesian martial art offering effective self-defense and the
creative movement of the animals. After check-in and daily
gatong-rajong -- the concept of ''share and share alike'' - -
each morning will start with a vigorous martial arts class
followed by a short lunch/game break. Afternoons will be filled
with scheduled outings and Indonesian craft and cooking classes.
The staff at Studio Naga teaches at their beautiful North
Oakland academy as well as at several local elementary schools
including Chabot, Montclair, Joaquin Miller and Thornhill.
A well-stocked children's library is available for quiet
reading and during lunch breaks.
Kids Overnight Camp: June 26- 30
Power & Play Day Camp Session #2: July 10-14
LAST WEEK FOR 10% EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT! Please call
Studio Naga for more information and to register.
Studio Naga
510.652.6242
www.StudioNaga.com
info[AT]studionaga.com
Studio Naga
Orinda Academy Summer Session 2006
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Orinda Academy Summer Session is open to all students grades 8-12. Go
to
orindaacademy.org and click on summer school to download registration
form, or call
925.254.7553 for more info.. Earn credits in English, Math, United
States History.
admission[AT]orindaacademy.org
Stage by the Bay Performing Arts Camp 2006
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Stage by the Bay Performing Arts Camp 2006 is now taking
registrations for Sessions I and II (July 26 - July 14 and July
17 - August 4). Kids entering 1st through 8th grades will
learn how to sing, dance and act with theater professionals
resulting in a full scale Friday night performance of Disney's
Aladdin Jr. For more information call (510)338-0810 or visit
www.moonlightentertainment.org Cost is $550.00 per 3-week
session 9 to 3pm with before and aftercare available. Hurry as
Session I is now filling up!
boogie014[AT]yahoo.com
Summer Adventures-Windrush School
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Windrush School
Summer Adventures Program
June 26 through August 18, 2006.
Open to children entering grade one up to age 11. Our camp is a
wonderful
extension of Windrush School.
This art-based program is designed and run by the Windrush Afterschool
staff, and
offers an intimate camp experience, engaging ''hands-on'' projects,
exciting
recreational activities emphasizing cooperative play, and a new
thematic focus each
week. The sessions are highlighted by field trips around the Bay Area
and special
group events, such as kid-run carnivals and refrigerator box
construction projects.
All sessions are staffed by experienced teachers with a maximum
children to
teacher ratio of 12:1.
Windrush is committed to diversity and welcomes all families without
regard to
gender, ethnic group identification, race, national origin, religion,
color, mental or
physical disability, sexual orientation, or family structure.
Fees are from $225 to $260 a week
See our website www.windrush.org
or call 510-970-7980 ext 243 for more information.
Clarence Berger Greer, Summer Camp Director cberger[AT]windrush.org
Summer Dance Camp (sleepaway) for Families
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Join us as we co-create a village of dancers of all ages at Northern
California Dance
Collective's Summer Dance Camp, Friday, June 16-Sunday, June 25, 2006,
at lovely
Camp Hye Sierra near Kings Canyon National Park. We offer daytime
classes for
adults in many different movement and dance styles, including partner
dance,
contact improvisation, 5Rhythms, authentic movement, African dance,
yoga and
breathwork, as well as opportunities for music and art. Some of the
adult classes
are kid-friendly, plus we've got a great kids camp program with all
kinds of
activities for the young ones.
What else? Terrific vegetarian meals, prepared with love by former
Esalen chefs; a
beautiful, private setting in the Sierra foothills with a lake for
swimming, boating
and sunning; freestyle boogies most nights, along with talent shows and
drumming
around the fire. Come for all nine days or choose one of our weekend
packages.
Bring the whole family and leave the city behind! Register by May 16
for the best
rates. See http://ncdcdances.org/summercamp/index.html for details, and
a
downloadable registration form. Or, call Michael at 510-526-9533 for
more
information.
Zach Pine
Summer Dance Programs At Danspace
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Danspace offers two children's summer programs this year:
For complete details go to www.danspace.com
or call (510) 420-0920.
1.) Tutus on Tuesdays!
Brooke Byrne, adds the element of costumes to
the creative dance and movement program on
Tuesdays from June 20th through August 15th.
Offered for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 year olds, and 4 to 5 1/2 year olds
$112 (8 weeks) Times vary from 3 pm to 5:30 pm
2.) Children 6 to 8 One Week Dance Workshop:
Creative Movement, Ballet, Modern, and Choreography with
Claudine Naganuma and Music, and Dance with Amber Hines.
9 am to 3 pm, includes snack, outdoor time at Frog Park, journaling
and stretching
$200 for workshop. Early Bird Special $180 by June 1st.
Hope your dancer can join us!
Summer Fencing Camp
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Children with all levels of experience are welcome and
grouped according to their age and ability.
Activities include strengthening and conditioning, footwork,
blade work, tactics and electronic bouting. Fencing camp is fun,
challenging, and a great workout!
All equipment is provided. Sport Fencing Center is located at
5221 Central Ave. in El Cerrito. Camp hours are from 9 am-3pm.
Extended care may be arranged. The last day features a
fun-filled excursion. The fee is $295. Youth camp is for ages
8-11. Teen camp is for ages 12-16.
June 19-23: Youth Camp
June 26-30: Teen Camp
July 17-21: Youth Camp
July 24-28: Teen Camp
August 14-18: Youth Camp
August 21-25: Teen Camp
Karen Ladenheim kmartos[AT]sportfencingcenter.com
Summer Jr Tennis Camp at Mills College
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Week-long tennis camps for ages 5-13 run throughout the summer
at Mills College. Program runs 12:30-5 daily and includes an
hour of recreational swim at the Mills College aquatics center.
Email
mweinste[AT]mills.edu
for a camp flyer or more info.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The mission of the Junior Tennis Camp at Mills College is to
provide high quality tennis instruction in a fun and supportive
atmosphere. Positive reinforcement and cooperative learning
techniques are emphasized throughout. Ball machines and video
replay analysis will be utilized as appropriate. The junior
camp will include a “Tennis Olympics”, complete with medals and
an awards ceremony, on the last day of each week. Supervision
at the tennis courts will be available from 12:15-12:30 for
tennis campers participating in half-day sessions of the Mills
Summer Arts Camp. The tennis camps run in one-week sessions.
Recreational swim will be supervised by the tennis coaches in
addition to the trained and certified lifeguards at
the Mills College Aquatic Center.
For more information contact Marc Weinstein
at 510-430-3257 or mweinste[AT]mills.edu
Marc Weinstein
The Great Stories Workshop - July 2006
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Story is one of the fundamental ways we experience life, appealing to
youngest and
oldest, equally. Stories capture us, educate us, and live through us.
We begin with a piece of literature worthy of long attention.
Participants hear the
story, read it, illustrate it, tell it, and act it out, and write it
down. We may create
scenery, costume, and music for our tale. We will discuss what it
means, compare it
to other stories we know, and consider different versions.
Participants will
deepen a love for oral and written literature
find meaning connections in stories
hone reading, writing, and listening skills
expand vocabulary and comprehension
Instructor: Theodore Timpson has worked as a classroom teacher and
performed as
an actor, musician, and storyteller, directing several children’s
theater productions.
He has a B.A. from Harvard and a M.A. in Education.
Limited to 10 participants, ages 7 - 12
Location: Buell Street, Oakland (near Mills College, 580 & 13)
Dates: July 10 - August 4 (M-F, 9 - 12)
Fees:
1 week $150
2 weeks $260
3 weeks $360
4 weeks $440
Early registration: 10% discount
Call soon to reserve a place: 510 903 1402
Theodore Timpson theodore[AT]achievehelper.com
Tree Frog Treks Wild Science Summer Camp!
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Tree Frog Treks Junior Explorer (ages 4-6) and Wild Science (ages
7-12) Summer Camps are now enrolling! We'll host 5 weeks of camp
in Golden Gate Park and 3 weeks in Piedmont Park. Meet and greet
animal ambassadors like Hannibal the Plated Lizard, Julie the
Burmese Python, and Walter the Western Toad! Search for hawks,
frogs and salamanders! Strap on your goggles to conduct cool
chemistry experiments and watch hydrogen bubbles explode in
flames! Learn what makes the Earth so special as we build a
bottle-biology habitat for worms, bugs & slugs, then blast
rockets into outer space in search of extraterrestrials! Study
the aerodynamics of a bird wing, then build different types of
kites and paper airplanes! Go on a treasure hunt in search of
lost civilizations! Learn how to track wildlife and survive in
the great outdoors as we trek to Ocean Beach and Crissy Field in
San Francisco, and Robert’s Redwood Park in Oakland! Get ready to
get out, get dirty, explore, make art, and do hands-on science
experiments! Visit http://www.treefrogtreks.com/camps1.htm for
camp dates and registration information!
Walden Center & School Summer 2006 Program
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Walden Center & School has openings in our 2006 Summer Program
for children ages 5-11. 9am-3:30pm M-F. Located at the corner of
Dwight Way & McKinley. Cost is $225/week. Before and after
care are available 8:15-9am ($7/day) & 3:30-6pm ($17 day).
Each themed week features field trips, swimming at local pools,
art activities, science and dramatic play! June 26-30 “The
Never-ending Birthday party!”; July 3rd-7th (4 day week fees
adjusted) “Electric Gizmos!”; July 10-14 “Monsters!”; July
17-21 “Backyard Jungle!”; July 24-28 “Houses: What will your
dream house look like?” Call Claudine Swickard at Walden for more
information 510-841-7248
A Happy Walden Parent
Water Polo
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Learn to master water polo techniques, individual skills, and
game tactics, and apply new learning’s in scrimmages.
Sessions:
Pre-season session: 5/23-6/13
session I: 6/15-7/9
session II: 7/11-7/30
session III: 8/1-8/20
When: Sun. 3:30-5pm, Tue./Thu. 7-8:30pm
Where: El Cerrito Community Center
7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA
Practice: Learn to master water polo techniques, individual
skills, and game tactics, and apply new learning’s in
scrimmages.
Practices may include USWP competitions, scrimmages with other
clubs, and joint practices with our masters team. Experienced
coaching staff, one-on-one attention and fun!
Cost: $90/session – discounts available for pre-season and
multiple sessions.
How to Apply: Visit www.xywaterpolo.org to download
registration forms and directions.
For more information: Contact the coaches at
academy[AT]xywaterpolo.org or call Mike Dove at
(510) 527-0447 or Felice Balarin at (510) 528-7821
Mike Dove mikedove1[AT]comcast.net
Art &Science Day Camp coming to the East Bay! ------------------------------------------- Voted “Best Camp for Kids” in Bay Area Parent and “Best of the Bay” in San Francisco Magazine, Camp Galileo combines art, science, and outdoor programming with fun camp traditions to create a summer day camp experience kids entering K – 5th grade love. Delivered by a highly talented staff, Camp Galileo’s curriculum is developed in partnership with The Tech Museum of Innovation and Klutz. Camp Galileo features three unique weeks of programming to appeal to all interests: Shape It, Sculpt It! & Amusement Park Science, Psychedelic ‘60s & Space Explorers, Ancient Egypt & Crime Solver Scientists. One week sessions offered. Camp Galileo will be hosted at Prospect Sierra Elementary School in El Cerrito for 5 one week sessions from June 26 – July 28th. Other locations in Rockridge, Lafayette, and Fremont available. Visit www.campgalileo.com or call 1-800-854-3684 for more information. Space is filling up---reserve your child’s space today! Camp Galileo BandWorks School of Rock Camp Registration ------------------------------------------- BandWorks Summer Camps are still accepting registrations, and new sections of ''The Music of Green Day'' have been opened due to poplular demand. For kids 8+, Camp is open to beginners with no previous musical experience, through advanced players. Professional musician-instructors create a fun and supportive environment while they teach kids the skills they need to play in a rock band-and make new friends in the process. Participants can join ''as a group'' too! Our week-long Summer Day Camps offer a variety of classes, including Intro to Rock Band Instruments, which is especially designed for kids with little to no previous musical experience. By the end of the week, they're rocking out in a live performance at the studio. Campers may enroll for a 1/2 day or full day. Camp Cost: Ranges from $135-$300, depending on the program. Weekly Workshops also start again June 19 ... Adult workshops, too! For a complete picture of BandWorks Summer Camp & Workshops, check out the website: www.bandworks.com or Contact: julie[AT]bandworks.com 510. 649. 7738 Julie Chervin julie[AT]bandworks.com Camp Kee Tov has a few open slots this summer ------------------------------------------- I've just heard from a reliable source that the fabulous, much sought-after Camp Kee Tov still has a few open spots for this summer. My son has been going to this camp for the past three years and absolutely loves it! It is an ''imagination-based'' camp that relies on good old-fashioned fun things like skits, arts and crafts, swimming and outdoor games. One of the best things about the camp is the staff: a great group of positive energetic fun-loving teenagers and young adults, many of whom went to the camp for many years themselves. If you don't already know about this wonderful, warm community, check out their website at www.campkeetov.org. Lauran Mizock mizock[AT]comcast.net Choose your own adventure at Girl Scout Camp ------------------------------------------- Girl Scout Camp is a great way for girls to choose their own adventure this summer! There are programs in traditional camp activities as well as adventure activities like rock climbing, river rafting and surfing! What’s more, their programs are more than just fun, they’re designed to teach self-reliance, teamwork, and leadership skills. Resident and day camps are available at various locations in the Bay Area. Previous Girl Scout experience is not required to go to camp...just visit the Web site: www.GirlScoutsBayArea.org/camp or call (800) 447-4475. Financial assistance is available. nikki[AT]girlscoutsbayarea.org Coastal Ecology Camp ------------------------------------------- June 27-July 1, ages 8-12. Offered by Lawrence Hall of Science, this residential camp offers science camp activities in a traditional camp setting (swimming, crafts, campfires). Call 510-642-5132 for information on a wide array of overnight and day camps from UC Berkeley's public science center. Website: www.lawrencehallofscience.org Linda Schneider lindas[AT]berkeley.edu Creative Strings Summer Camp-Music ------------------------------------------- Day Camp at the School of String Improvisation in central Berkeley Irene Sazer and the School of String Improvisation announces it's two summer sessions. Ages 8-12 July 17th thru 21st Ages 11 and up through teens July 24th thru 28th (If there are some kids under the age of 13 and the teen session is better timing for them, they can sign up for the teen session...as long as their playing level is fairly high) $390 for the week, and extended care available. A limited number of partial scholarships may be available. Come enjoy music and art. Violin, viola and cello students explore improv games, fiddling, blues and world styles in a nurturing, creative environment, and participate in a daily art class. They will perform a live soundtrack to a narrated story, illustrated by their own artwork...a rich multi-media experience. Irene Sazer, an original member of the Turtle Island String Quartet, is currently the leader of the Real Vocal String Quartet. ALSO ongoing classes for kids and teens. Improv, blues and folk styles 510-548-3738 director[AT]stringimprovisation.org www.stringimprovisation.org Director Discover the Bay Area at City Camp this summer! ------------------------------------------- Named Bay Area Parent magazine's ''Favorite Day Camp'', City Camp takes children 6-12 on fascinating field trips every day to find out what makes cities special and to develop skills to be safe and healthy urban explorers. Most of all, City Camp is FUN! Openings are still available throughout the summer at both the UC Berkeley and San Francisco Ferry building locations. Please visit www.citycamp.net for more information and instant online registration. info[AT]citycamp.net ENJOY LEARNING SUMMER WRITING GROUPS ------------------------------------------- ENJOY LEARNING Summer Creative Writing Workshops Students will discuss ideas and write stories, poems, and essays in a comfortable, supportive environment. Classes are held in the Glenview area of Oakland in a relaxed, spacious classroom with outdoor access. Summer Classes: Mon., Tues., and Wed. from 9:30-12 or 1:30-4:00. Sessions begin on 6/26 and run through 7/26 (off on July 4th). Barbara Joan Tiger Bass, MFA is an experienced teacher, tutor, and published writer. In private practice teaching creative