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Summer camp for daughter just finishing kindergarten

April 2009

I'm starting to plan for my daughter's summer and was interested in feedback on the Adventure Time summer program. She's finishing Kindergarten and goes to a school with afterschool AT that we don't use, and she's always asking when she'll get to do AT. The price and 3-4 day per week options are appealing. But how does it compare to the snazzier camps like Galileo and Monkey Business in terms of keeping kids constructively occupied? I've read the reviews and know the latter two are great but they're also pricey, especially if we don't really need all 5 days.
summertime, and the livin' ain't easy


Right before kindergarten we sent our daughter to Adventure Time Camp for one month. The first week was rough because she did not know anyone and the counselors were wonderful. The second week she had a great time. But make no mistake about it, Adventure Time is affordable child care. It is not enrichment camp. It is not activity based camp. It is affordable child care for working parents.

My daughter has attended the following camps - I am including her ideas and ours: East Bay Dance Center, similarly priced as Adventure Time about $50-$55 per day with before and after care. Don't worry about tap, ballet or jazz shoes - your daughter can borrow them. My daughter loves this camp, her friend does not.

Steve and Kate's Camp - About $2,000 for the entire summer. Kids have a great time - you need a self motivated kid because there is a general assumption your child will choose one or more of the activities if they're interested. Great value, lots of fun. There is a dog, so if you're kid is allergic this is not the camp for you.

Sarah Science - one of the more expensive camps my daughter attends. She thinks it is just so-so, I love the projects she brings home and explains. Camp Galileo, another expensive choice, but fun for one week. My daughter was bored with the rubber chicken and the group time for the three weeks we sent her, but loved the first week.

My daughter attends a camp for gifted kids that she loves, loves, loves, but your kid must be highly motivated, able to stick with a learning assignment for an hour and a half and be prepared for homework. Lots of Trial and Error and Success in Camp Decisions


Camp for 5-year-old - arts & crafts and music/dance

Feb 2009

Hi, i am looking for updated information regarding summer camps for my 5 year old boy. He is interested in arts and crafts and music/dance type camps. Preferably an all day type setting. The information in the archives is a bit dated. Last year his pre-school offered a summer program so i didn't have to worry about it. This year however, he is attending public school and they don't have any summer program. worried momma


The Contra Costa Preschool Directory has an AWESOME Summer Camp page for Preschoolers and Kindergarteners! Here is the link: http://www.contracostapreschools.com/summercamp.html. There is a large list of camps available and all of them are suitable for your 5-yr old! joj
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