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Published May 21st, 2014
2014 SUMMER CAMPS and Classes

5th Annual Summer Jazz Band at Stanley
(Lafayette)
Covers the basics of Big Band Jazz with concentration on playing parts and improvising.
(925) 631-0343
tbonetommy1@sbcglobal.net

Academy of Language and Music Arts/ ALMA 
(Orinda)
Private lessons in instruments and languages; special summer group classes and performing ensembles.
(925) 254-5056; (925) 254-5053
www.alma-leap.com

Advantage Point Tennis
(Lafayette)
Summer Tennis Camp held at Bentley for ages 5-18, Pee Wee, Junior Development and High School.
(925) 465-5184
www.advantagepointtennis.com
Adventure Day Camp
(Walnut Creek)
Swimming, horseback riding, sailing, skateboarding, woodworking, science, arts, sports, etc. Ages 3-15.

(925) 937-6500
www.adventuredaycamp.com

Amazing Math Classes
(Moraga)
Elementary school math and science, sports and statistics, algebra I and II, high school geometry - with fun teachers.
(925) 888-7036
m.adler@sbcglobal.net

Artemis Rowing
(Oakland)
An amazing athletic and team experience for middle school and high school boys and girls.
(510) 629-1681
www.oaklandyouthrowing.com

Artemis Rowing
(Oakland)
An amazing athletic and team experience for middle school and high school boys and girls.

(510) 629-1681
www.oaklandyouthrowing.com

Bay Area Adventure Camps
(Orinda, Concord and Martinez)
Windsurfing, paddle boarding, horseback riding, archery, indoor skydiving, sea kayaking, and more. Full day.
http://bayareaadventurecamp.com

Berkeley Rep School of Theatre Summer Theatre Intensive
(Berkeley)
Study with artists and playwrights, create an original play to be performed onstage at Berkeley Rep. (510) 647-2972
www.berkeleyrep.org/summerintensive

Cal Athletic Camps
(Berkeley)
Recreational and sport activities for kids of all ages full of adventure, friendship, confidence building and fun.
calcamps@berkeley.edu
www.calbears.com/camps/cal-camps.html

Cal Shakes
(Orinda)
Five- and two-week classes: acting, improvisation, stage combat, voice, and movement for grades 3-12.  (510) 809-3293
www.summershakespearecamp.org

Camp Awesome
(Lafayette)
Fun, flexible and affordable, 11 weeks of summer, day camp, early care and aftercare.
(925) 284-2232
www.LafayetteRec.org

Camp Brainy Bunch
(Orinda)
Public speaking, creative writing, DIY engineering, leadership; small group sizes and outdoor fun.  (510) 548-4800
www.CampBrainyBunch.com

Camp Hacienda
(Moraga)
Sports, games, crafts and other fun activities, ages 5-10 at the Hacienda de las Flores! Full or half day.  (925) 888-7045
www.moraga.ca.us

Camp Kefli
(Lafayette)
Two one-week sessions for K-8 Aug. 11-22. Creative theme days and adventures both on and off site.
(925) 284-9191
www.temple-isaiah.org/kefli

Camp Orinda
(Orinda)
Games, arts, crafts, hiking, skits, sports, special fun days, and twice-weekly field trips for ages 6-10 ½.
(925) 254-2445
www.cityoforinda.org

Christian Adventure Camp
(Moraga)
K - 6th graders become special agents and Discover, Decide and Defend the truth about Jesus. 
(925) 376-3550
www.willowspringchruch.net

City of Lafayette – Recreation Summer Camps
(Lafayette)
Soccer, cheerleading, cooking, dance, fencing, theater, lacrosse, science, Spanish, engineering & more! (925) 284-2232
www.LafayetteRec.org

City of Orinda Recreation Camps
(Orinda)
Art, babysitting, clay, carpentry, dance, engineering, gymnastics, musical theater, nature camp and sports!

(925) 254-2445
www.cityoforinda.org

Cooking from Zero to Wow! 
(Lafayette)
Work on the skills and techniques it takes to be comfortable, and safe, in the kitchen.

(925) 284-1120
www.backtothetablecookingschool.com

Cougar Youth Football Camp
(Moraga)
Directed by Campo Head Coach Kevin Macy for grades 4-8; all equipment is supplied. July 7-18.

www.campofootball.com

Green Stuff at UC Botanical Garden (Berkeley)
Ages 5-10 explore plants from around the world, grow seedlings, make crafts from plants, etc. (510) 643-2755
www.botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu

Half Day Multi- Sports Camp
(Orinda, Concord and Martinez)
Choose a sport each day. Flag football, basketball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse and more.

http://bayareaadventurecamp.com

Hello Horse Camp- Roughing It 
(Moraga)
One-week, half-day introductory English riding camp for third-10th graders in Moraga.
(925) 283-3795
www.roughingit.com/horse

Hunter Gallaway’s Junior Summer Camp
(Lafayette)
Stroke development, drills, live ball games and point for ages 4-16 years of age.
Hunterhg@comcast.net 
www.lafayettetennis.com

iD Tech Camps
(Saint Mary’s College, UC Berkeley, Stanford)
Ages 7-17 create apps, video games, C++/Java programs, mods with Minecraft, movies, robots, and more.
1-888-709-TECH (8324)
www.iDTech.com
iD Teen Academies
(Stanford)
Overnight two-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18. Create apps, video games, C++/Java, etc.
1-888-709-TECH (8324)
www.iDTech.com

Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop  (Lafayette)
Music workshop directed by Stanley Middle School music director Bob Athayde. Aug.3-8 for ages 11+.
www.lafsmw.org (www.lafayettejazz.wordpress.com)

Little Fingers Wanting to Play!
(Lafayette)
Piano lessons for very young children (ages 3-4) with Grammy Award winner, director Xiomara Di Maio.

(925) 878-5159 
xiomydma@gmail.com 

Lorne Smith Lacrosse
(Saint Mary’s College, Univ. of Oregon, Lake Tahoe)
With one of the most highly regarded teachers of the game, Lafayette resident Lorne Smith- boys ages 12-18.

www.lornesmithlacrosse.com

MATS Youth Football Camp
(Orinda)
Learn the fundamentals of football, develop offensive and defensive skills; grades 5-8, fall 2014.
(925) 280-3950, ext. 5163
matsfb@hotmail.com

Meeting Nature through Miwok Eyes (Lafayette)
8 to 12 year olds immerse into the world of nature as experienced by local Native Americans.
www.lafayettecommunitygarden.org

Moraga Parks and Recreation Summer Camps  (Moraga)
Eurosoccer, Skyhawks Sports, music, math, public speaking, scuba, writing, and much more!
(925) 888-7045
www.moraga.ca.us

Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church (Moraga)
Uniquely You Zoo. Take a walk on the wild side! 4 years old to entering 5th.
(925) 376-4800
www.mvpctoday.org

Oakland Strokes  
(San Pablo Reservoir or Oakland Estuary)
Focused on taking kids from never rowing, to being proficient; ages sixth through 12th grade.
oaklandstrokes@gmail.com
www.oaklandstrokes.org

Orinda Academy
(Orinda)
Algebra I and II, pre-calculus, geometry, U.S. history. Personalized instruction with 9:1 ratio.
(925) 254-7553
www.orindaacademy.org

Orion Academy Summer Adventures for Teens with Aspergers
(Moraga)
Improve the social skills of teens, ages 13-18, with Aspergers in a fun and supportive environment. (925) 377-0789
www.orionacademy.org/curriculum

Redwood Ranch
(Oakland)
Summer riding camp for ages 6 to 16; discover the world of horses.
(510) 531-0262
www.redwoodranchstables.com

Roughing It Day Camp
(Lafayette)
Horseback riding, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, sports, crafts, outdoor adventure, and more.
(925) 283-3795
www.roughingit.com

Saklan School
(Moraga)
Morning programs in Mandarin, French, Japanese, Spanish and Italian and afternoon fun for ages 3–11.
(925) 376-7900
www.saklan.org/community/summersaklan

Sewnow! Fashion Design
(Lafayette)
Have fun, learn new skills and walk away with unique personalized fashion items. Half day and full day.
(925) 283-7396
www.sewnow.com

Shakespeare For Kids
(Lafayette)
Tudor faire, feast and dramatic production for kids ages 6-14 interested in singing, dancing or acting.
www.Shakespeareforkids.us

Sherman Swim School
(Lafayette)
One-on-one instruction with patient, encouraging teachers, and comfortable water; (90-92 degrees). (925) 283-2100
www.shermanswim.com

Sienna Ranch
(Lafayette)
Nature immersion, arts, survival skills, horse riding and care, farm animals, archery and carpentry, ages 4-14.
(925) 283-6311
www.siennaranch.net

Skateboard and Scooter plus Adventure Camp
(Orinda, Concord and Martinez)
Mornings skateboarding/scooter at the best area skateboard parks plus afternoons of adventure fun.
http://bayareaadventurecamp.com

SMC Summer Camps
(Moraga)
40-plus sports camps for ages 4-18: baseball, basketball, lacrosse, running, soccer, softball, tennis and more.
(925) 631-4FUN (4386)
www.smcgaels.com, click camps
SonTreasure Island
(Lafayette)
Island music, rousing skits, coconut crafts, hula hoop games, etc. for kids in preschool - eighth grade.
(925) 284-4765
www.thelumc.org

Sports Plus Adventure Day Camp
(Orinda, Concord and Martinez)
Archery, horseback riding, Sky High Sports, mini golf, movies and more.
http://bayareaadventurecamp.com

Steve and Kate’s Camp
(Walnut Creek)
Buy any number of day passes and use them anytime or membership fee covers the entire summer.
(415) 389-KIDS
www.steveandkate.com

Summer Basketball/Volleyball
(Lafayette)
Held in Lafayette School District gyms and multi-purpose rooms; boys and girls.
www.lafayettesummerbasketball.com

Summer Bridge Math
(Moraga)
Fun and educational with Mr. Lorie will reinforce previous math concepts, while introducing future ones.
www.lorietutors.com

Summer OuTEENS
(Orinda)
Week-long camps with three amazing trips for children ages 11-14; Six Flags, rock climbing, etc.
(925) 254-2445
cityoforinda.org

Tennis Camp -Moraga Valley Swim and Tennis Club  
(Orinda)
Tennis instruction from USPTA certified coaches and a swim/ lunch period with fun and games.
(925) 284-1102  borotennis@aol.com
www.Moragavalleypool.org

The Art Room Summer Day Camp
(Lafayette)
Rotate through Outdoor Art Adventure, Aloha Art, and Sunshine stations. Full day or half day.
(925) 299-1515
www.theart-room.com

The Writing Studio - Camp Young Writers 
(Lafayette)
A summer camp for young writers - writing instruction and one-on-one sessions - grades 4-9.
(925) 385-0211
www.lafayettewritingstudio.com

Town Hall Education Summer Camps and Classes 
(Lafayette)
Skills-based and performance-based theatre classes for preschool to high school-aged students.
(925) 283-6673

www.TownHallTheatre.com



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