Specialty Camps and Classes

Camp Kinder Cool
(Moraga)
Camp Kinder Cool is a fun-filled child-centered camp run by Moraga School District credentialed Kindergarten teachers. The program is designed to introduce your child to a kindergarten environment in a stress free way that will build friendships and chase away the butterflies on the first day of school. Whether your child goes to school in Moraga or not, any child entering kindergarten this fall is welcome to attend.
Phone: (925) 888-7045
Website:www.moraga.ca.us

Chow Bella Kids Cooking
Camp (Lafayette)
Kids in our camp will explore their culinary creativity, share fantastic meals with new friends, and discover the wonderful world of food. Ages 7 and older.
Session Includes: All ingredients, materials, recipe binder, apron, chef hat.
Camp Location: 584 Glenside Drive, Lafayette.
Phone: (925) 878-9932
Website: www.chowbellakids.net
Email: elaine@chowbella.net

City of Lafayette – Recreation
Summer Camps (Lafayette)
Lafayette Recreation Summer Camps:
Soccer - Cheerleading - Cooking -Dance -
Fencing - Jewelry Making - Theater - Lacrosse - Mad Science - Spanish - Engineering - LEGOS - Golf - Tennis -Critters N Clay - Music - Robotics - Hip Hop - Game Design - Basketball -
Chess - & MORE! Register opens April 18th.
Phone: (925) 284-2232
Website: www.LafayetteRec.org

Orinda Academy
(Orinda)
Students may take two semester classes or one full year class from the courses listed in the following subject areas: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, English for all grades, U.S. History, Spanish (all levels), Art, Music, Middle School and High School Prep. Personalized instruction with 9:1 student to teacher ratio. Orinda Academy classes meet state requirements for credit and are U.C. approved. Two 17 day sessions: June 20 - July 12 and July 14 - August 5. 9am-1pm.
Phone: (925) 254-7553 x 305
Website: www.orindaacademy.org

Orinda Parks & Recreation
(Orinda)
Orinda summer camps awarded Best of Lamorinda 2011 by Lamorinda Moms! Camp offerings: algebra, art, babysitting, carpentry, cartoon, chess, Chinese, cooking, dance, jewelry making, musical theater, rock-n-roll, SAT prep, science, engineering, sports (basketball, capture the flag, flag football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, sports, tennis), stained glass mosaics, and writing. Camps available for ages 3-16. Located at 28 Orinda Way, Orinda.
Phone: (925) 254-2445
Website: www.cityoforinda.org

“PandaMania” Vacation Bible
School (Moraga)
June 20th – 24th, 9am-noon,
Cost: $60.00 per child.
Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church’s offers a
fun week where kids will learn that God is wild about them! Children must be 4 years old
by June 20th through entering 5th grade in
the fall.
Phone: (925) 376-4800
Website: www.mvpctoday.org

Sewnow! Fashion Design
(Lafayette)
Learn fashion design and sewing at sewnow! fashion studio. We offer a variety of one week camps for juniors (2nd & 3rd Grade), kids, and teens. Have fun, learn new skills and walk away with unique personalized fashion items. Camps include workbook, fabrics, notions, computerized custom-fit patterns, and custom embroidery.
960 Moraga Rd. (1 block south of Mt. Diablo), Lafayette.
Phone: (925) 283-7396
Website: www.sewnow.com

Spanish Immersion Summer
Camps (Lafayette)
A unique opportunity for children to learn or improve their Spanish language skills! During each week-long camp students learn vocabulary related to a specific kid-friendly theme such as Crazy Chemistry or Pirates of the “Caribe.” Half Day 9am-noon, Full Day 9am-3pm.
Phone: (925) 962-9177
Website: www.vivaelespanol.org

Summer Bridge Math
(Moraga)
This program, intended to be both fun and educational, is designed to reinforce previous math concepts, while introducing future ones. Manipulatives and interactive problem solving will be a part of each session. Groups will consist of no more than 6 students and will meet five times over the summer. Mr. Lorie and Ms. Steelman will lead the sessions.
Website: www.lorietutors.com

The Art Room
(Lafayette)
An art studio where students enjoy the creative process while learning art skills in a nurturing environment. Our goal is to achieve a balance between process and product while building self esteem and a love of art! Summer program starts June 13th. Come have fun with us!
Phone: (925) 299-1515
Website: www.TheArt-Room.com

Horse/Farm Camps

Roughing it - Hello Horse
Camp (Lafayette)
Part of the Roughing It Family of Camps. 1 week, ½ day introductory western riding camp. Beginning riding lessons and horsemanship, animal care, crafts and more! Designed for busy families that cannot attend our full day horse programs. 2:15-5:15pm.
Phone: (925) 283-3795
Website: www.roughingit.com/horse

Sienna Ranch
(Lafayette)
Lamorinda’s own ranch camp experience. Camp choices include activities in nature immersion, primitive arts, survival skills, horse riding and care, farm animal interaction, archery, carpentry, and more! Serving campers ages 4-14, Sienna Ranch offers week-long, full day or ½ day camp options. All adult, professional staff and amazing, convenient location.
Phone: (925) 283-6311
Website: www.siennaranch.net

Music Camps

Academy of Language and
Music Arts/ ALMA (Orinda)
Private lessons in all instruments, including guitar/piano/drums/band instruments/strings/ & voice; private lessons in languages, including Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, ESL; Special summer group classes and performing ensembles, including Rock Combo, Jazz Combo, Vocal Ensemble, Drum Circle, Theatre & Acting Skills. All Ages and Levels Welcome!
Dr. James Fiatarone, Director
99 Brookwood Rd., Orinda
Phone: (925) 254-5056; (925) 254-5053

Summer String Thing!
(Moraga)
At the Hacienda de Las Flores in Moraga. Monday-Friday, June 27th-July 8th, 9am-1pm (no July 4th). Guest clinician Irene Sazer, of the Real Vocal String Quartet! Violin, viola, cello and bass players grades 4-9! Orchestra, Chamber and alternative styles!
Contact Adam Noel.
Email: anoel@summerstringthing.com
Website: www.summerstringthing.com

Sports Camps

Brown Water Polo Camps
(Orinda)
Lamorinda Water Polo, with Coaches Bill Brown & James Lathrop, will offer two camps this summer for girls and boys ages 7-14 who are beginners or players with little experience. Miramonte High School’s Bill Brown Aquatic Center, June 20-24 or June 27-July 1; 4 days ( M, T, Th, F only).
11am-1:30pm, $150.
Email: bbrown@astound.net
Website: www.lamorindawaterpolo.org

DON’s Camp 2011
(Lafayette)
The Acalanes coaching staff invites you to be the very best football player you can be. At our camp you will learn skills, techniques, rules and how to perform to the best of your ability. There are daily camp awards and all athletes receive a T-shirt. June 20-22, 9am-noon, incoming 3rd-8th graders, non-contact, $125. Contact Head Coach Mike Ivankovich.
Email: mivankovich@acalanes.k12.ca.us

Football Camp
(Moraga)
The Cougar Youth Football Camp, directed by Head Coach Kevin Macy, for Grades 4 thru 8 will run from July 11 through July 22, 1:30-5pm at Campolindo High School. All equipment is supplied, t-shirt is included. Registration forms can be found at campofootball.com.
Phone: (925) 932-1579

Lafayette Boys Basketball Association’s Youth Summer Basketball Camp
Boys entering 3rd - 9th grade can sign-up to improve individual/team skills via drills, games, contests and expert instruction with Acalanes Boys Basketball coaches and current players.
July 18-22, 9am – 12pm, Acalanes High School, $150 (includes t-shirt.
Phone: Donovan Messier, (925) 787-4683
Email: dmessiersmc@yahoo.com

MATS Hoops Basketball Camps
(Orinda)
The Miramonte High School boys basketball staff will host its 4th annual summer basketball camps. Designed for boys and girls grades 3 to 10, our camps emphasize skill development, sportsmanship and team play. Our two camps run June 21 to 24 and July 12 to 15. Mornings: 9am-noon – grades 7 to 10. Afternoons: 1-4pm. – grades 3 to 6.
Phone: (510) 648-1277
Email: MatsHoops@gmail.com

Moraga Parks & Recreation
Summer Camps (Moraga)
Parks make life better and so do fun summer camps! A variety of sports camps are offered through the Moraga Parks & Recreation Department this summer, including: eurosoccer, lacrosse, baseball, flag football, skate board, T-ball, tennis, capture the flag, volleyball as well as various multi-sport camps. Registration is open.
Phone: (925) 888-7045
Website: www.moraga.ca.us

Oakland Strokes
(Oakland)
The Oakland Strokes summer program is a 1/2 day summer camp. It is offered 6 weeks during the summer. The program in open to any child in 6th grade through 12th grade. The program is a learn to row program, focused on taking kids from never rowing, to being proficient. We teach the basics and include conditioning in our program.
E-mail: oaklandstrokes@gmail.com
Website: www.oaklandstrokes.org

Sherman Swim School
(Lafayette)
Sherman Swim School has taught more than 36,000 students to Swim and Dive since 1961. Our facility offers 3 pools, a protected warm environment with 90-92 degree water, a shade structure, a misting system, and more. Swimming lessons: from 9 months to adults. Springboard Diving: 7 years to adults.
Phone: (925) 283-2100
Website: www.shermanswim.com

SMC Summer Camps
(Moraga)
SMC offers 30+ sports camps on one of the most picturesque campuses on the West Coast. Saint Mary's offers boys and girls Day, Half Day, Team, and Specialty Camps for ages 4-18. Summer 2011 offers All Sports, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
Phone: (925) 631-4FUN (4386)
Email: smccamps@stmarys-ca.edu
Website: www.smcgaels.com, click "camps"

Stars' Basketball Academy
(girls) (Lafayette)
High school coaches Clay Kallam (Campolindo), Kelly Sopak (Miramonte) and Dan Middleton (Alhambra) will run a series of camps at the Bentley School this summer. The high school camp will be 3-5pm June 13-17 and June 20-24 (one two-week session), and the youth camps will be 1-3pm. June 13-17, June 27-July 1 and July 18-22.
Phone: (925) 935-7370
E-mail: clayk@fullcourt.com
Website: www.calstars.org/page/show/86855-stars-basketball-academy

Variety Camps

CAMP HACIENDA
(Moraga)
Moraga Parks and Recreation will be offering CAMP HACIENDA, a day camp for kids ages 5-12 that will incorporate sports, games, crafts and more in the safe, secluded environment of the Hacienda de las Flores! June 16 to August 13. 9am- 12:30pm or 12:30 -4pm.
Phone: (925) 888-7045
Website: www.moraga.ca.us

Camp Saklan
(Moraga)
Open to the public and located on the Saklan campus. Every week is carefully designed to incorporate our mission to expand the heart, mind and character of every child. Camp programs and activities are lead by a well-trained, dedicated staff in a caring, safe environment. Weekly themes include Science, Drama, Magic, Circus Arts, Lego Engineering, Movie Effects, Swim Lessons and much more.
Phone: (925) 376-7900
Website: www.saklan.org

City of Lafayette Recreation –
Camp Awesome (Lafayette)
Lafayette Recreation’s Camp Awesome and Awesome Afternoon Camp will feature Games2U, Capture the Flag, Bounce Houses, Sports, Crafts, Dodge Ball and More! Choose morning, afternoon or both. Have the freedom to pick and choose your days with our 5 day punch cards (Awesome Cards). All 10 weeks of summer.
Phone: (925) 284-2232
Website: www.LafayetteRec.org

Orinda Parks & Recreation
(Orinda)
Orinda Kids -OK Camp (3.5-5) and Camp Orinda (Ages 6-10) includes games, arts, crafts, music, special fun days, and themes. Week long, half-day and extended day camps. Summer Enrichment Program Go Green (Gr. K-5) features an exciting curriculum designed to allow children to explore our natural world. Taught by OUSD teachers:
6/20-7/15 9am-12pm. Located at 28 Orinda Way, Orinda.
Phone: (925) 254-2445
Website: www.cityoforinda.org

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