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SUMMER CAMPS 202014th Annual Summer Camp Guide

26,600 copies printed and delivered to all homes and business in Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda

• March 4 featuring listings of overnight and full day summer camps, Deadline February 21• April 15 featuring a listing of half day summer camps & classes, Deadline April 3• May 13 short listing of all camps, Deadline May 1

Advertise Your Camp, Reserve Your Space Today Call 925-377-0977 or email wendy@lamorindaweekly.com

Three special summer camp sections. All camps in Lafayette, Moraga or Orinda receive a free listing in the appropriate section. All advertisers receive a listing regardless of the location of the camp.

Listings are approximately 50 words and include phone, website and a brief description of the camp. Photos may be submitted for consideration as well.

Broad sheet size full color newsprint 21”x9.875”.

Typical ad sizes and rates: 1x 3x2 x 3 (3.875” wide x 3” high) $173 $1472 x 4 (3.875” wide x 4” high) $226 $1922 x 5 (3.875” wide x 5” high) $282 $2402 x 6 (3.875” wide x 6” high) $331 $2823 x 3 (5.875” wide x 3” high) $259 $2203 x 5 (5.875” wide x 5” high) $414 $3523 x 8 (5.875” wide x 8” high) $662 $583other sizes available

Wendy Wuerth-ScheckAssociate Publisher and Advertising925.377.0977wendy@lamorindaweekly.com

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SUMMER CAMPS 2018Part 1, Spring Break, Full Day and Overnight Summer Camps

(Part 2, half-day camps, April 4, 2018)

Art ROOM

(Lafayette)

Weeklong morning and afternoon summer camps for a half day or full day with a packed lunch from home. Artists will immerse themselves in three-dimensional work and gain experience with sketching, drawing, pastels, canvas painting, silk painting, ceramics, and creating collaborative artwork.

Dates: June-August(925) 299-1515 www.theart-room.com

Avid4 Adventure (Moraga, Oakland,

Pleasant Hill)

This summer, experience the power of authentic outdoor adventure. Avid4 Adventure’s experienced instructors teach pre-K – 7th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors. 9 - 3 p.m. with before and after care with camp locations in Oakland, Moraga, Pleasant Hill and other Bay Area cities.

Dates: Weekly, June- August (800) 977-9873 www.avid4.com

Camp Awesome

(Lafayette)

Enjoy Spring Break at Camp Awesome doing arts and crafts, sports and games, hikes and a ton of Awesome fun. Campers will be divided into groups based on age. Held at the Jennifer Russell Building on St. Mary’s Road in Lafayette April 2-6. Early Care and Afternoon Care available.(925) 284-2232www.LafayetteRec.org

Adventure Day Camp(Walnut Creek, San Ramon,

& Alamo)

A traditional summer day camp for children ages 3-15. In a relaxedatmosphere, children gain confi dence and skills in a widerange of camp activities including:swimming, horseback riding, sailing, skateboarding, wood-working, science, arts, sports, ar-chery, drama, music, rock climbing,hiking, overnight camping, and camp games. Home transporta-tion is available from most areas.Dates: Weekly, June-August(925) 937-6500www.adventuredaycamp.com

Berkeley Rep School of Theatre

(Berkeley)

Discover the art of theater-mak-ing with professional playwrights, directors, and teaching artists in a dynamic, four-week camp for all levels. Create an original play to be performed professionally. Dates: Summer Theatre Intensive for entering grades 6-8, June 18 –July 13; Summer Theatre In-tensive for entering grades 9-12, July 17 – Aug. 10; Filmmaking & Acting Intensive for entering grades 9-12, July 16 – Aug. 3(510) 647-2972 berkeleyrep.org/summerintensive

Sewnow! Fashion Studio

(Lafayette)

Join your friends and learn to sew from the very beginning, or intermediate sewists can create a FashionKit capsule collection outfi t April 2 - 6. Camps include FashionKit patterns with digital instructions, fabrics, notions and embroidery. Suitable for kids in 4th grade and up. 1/2 Day Learn-to-sew and Full Day programs available.(925) 283-7396www.sewnow.com

Randy Bennett Basketball Camps(Moraga)

The Randy Bennett Spring Break Camp held at Saint Mary’s McKeon Pavilion is a great way for boys and girls ages 4-13 to receive top-class instruction on every aspect of the game. Throughout the week Coach Bennett will lead instruction and interact with the campers. Morning, afternoon, and full day options available.Dates: April 2-5smcmensbasketballcamps.com

Get ready for summer! It may only be March, and the rain is clouding our lives, but spring break and summer are just around the corner, and with that comes the wonderful opportunity for our children to experience some fantastic camps. In this issue of the Lamorinda Weekly, we kick off our annual guide to activi-ties and programs in and around Lamorinda, featuring full daycamps and overnight camps. Look for our listing of half-day camps and programs coming in April. Get your children ready to have the spring break and summer of their dreams!

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Camp Orinda

(Orinda)

Camp Orinda off ers a full-day traditional camp experience for active kids, looking for adventure. Each week features fun camp themes, games, crafts, and sports plus two awesome fi eld trips, all expenses paid, to the places kids love throughout the Bay Area including Six Flags, Waterworld and more. Extended Care available. Dates: June 18- Aug. 10(925) 254-2445http://orindaparksandrec.org

Randy Bennett Basketball Camps

(Moraga)

The Randy Bennett Day Camps held at Saint Mary’s McKeon Pavilion are a great way for boys and girls ages 4-13 to receive top-class instruction on every aspect of the game, led by Coach Bennett. Morning, afternoon and full day options available.Dates: mid-June through mid-July smcmensbasketballcamps.com

Camp Galileo

(Orinda)

Each day, campers participate in a carefully integrated mix of art, science and outdoor activities, calibrated for their age group. They learn game-changing lessons, like the innovator’s mindset, the power of collaboration and how to embrace rather than fear mistakes. Pre-K to entering 5th grades. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. with extended care available. Located at Glorietta Elementary school in Orinda.(800) 854-3684 www.galileo-camps.com

Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop

(Lafayette)

This weeklong music workshop provides an intimate and inspiring environment for learning and playing jazz. Students, ages 11 to 80-years-old, receive master classes, improvisation workshops and jazz combos led by some of the preeminent, professional musicians in the fi eld.

Dates: One week only, July 22-27.www.lafsmw.org

Orion Academy Summer Adventures for Teens

with Asperger’s (Moraga)

Orion’s popular summer sessions were developed and are run by Orion faculty to improve the social skills of teens with Asperger’s in a fun and supportive environment for ages 12-16. Find common interests while learning to paddle board, geocache, navigate a ropes course and hike with llamas. Dates: July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23- 27 (925) 377-0789www.orionacademy.org

Camp Kefl i

(Lafayette)

Camp Kefl i off ers a wide range of programs that are appropriate to each age group, grades K-8, fi lling our two one-week sessions with fun. Some programs utilize the Temple Isaiah facility while others take place off site. We off er creative theme days and adventures that enrich and delight our campers. Dates: July 30 - Aug. 10 (925) 284-9191www.temple-isaiah.org/kefl i

FULL DAY SUMMER CAMPS 2018

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Moraga Day Camp (Formerly Camp Hacienda)

(Moraga)

Moraga Parks and Recreation presents Moraga Day Camp (formerly Camp Hacienda) Around the World in 8 Weeks, a day camp for children ages 5-10 that will incorporate sports, games, crafts and lots of other fun activities!Extended care also availableDates: 9 am to 3 pm, June 18 - Aug. 10 Extended care: 7:30 to 9 am and 3 to 6 pm(925) 888-7045moragarec.com

Camp Doodles(Orinda, Berkeley, SF,

Mill Valley)

We are ecstatic to be back at St. Stephens. Doodle is an incubator for kids to grow their creative intelligence through Making and art. Weekly programs are designed around themes such as propulsion, circuitry, basic engineering, renewable energy, and the always-popular Playscapes carnival. ACA accredited and off ering Bay Area camps since 2002. Dates: weekly sessions June 11 – Aug. 10(415) 388-4386www.campdoodles.com

LEARN TO ROW!Oakland Strokes Summer Rowing CampsBoys and Girls Ages 12–17

One Week Introductory Sessions at San Pablo Reservoir and the Oakland Estuary (8:30am - 11:30am). No experience necessary!

San Pablo Reservoir Sessions• June 11–15 • June 18–22• June 25–29

* Intermediate sessions available to athletes who have completed a prior one week introductory session or our middle school program.

Ideal for students entering 9th or 10th grade!

Learn More & Sign Up at www.oaklandstrokes.org

Oakland Estuary Sessions• July 9–13• July 16–20• July 23–27• July 30–Aug 3

Did we miss your favorite camp?

On April 4 we will list all half-day camps and classes.

Reach 60,000+ in Lamorinda and advertise with us.

Call (925) 377-0977 or email wendy@lamorindaweekly.com.

FOR REGISTRATION FORMS, CONTACT:925/280-3950 x-5163, kmacy@acalanes.k12.ca.us

or download registration form at campofootball.com

DATES: July 10 thru July 21 (M – F) TIMES: 1:30 – 5:00 P.M.FEES: $350 (T-shirt included)

EST. 1996

Camp Awesome

(Lafayette)

Camp Awesome is fun, fl exible, and aff ordable. Open all 10 weeks of summer: Day (9am-2pm), Early Care (7:30am), Afternoon (2-5pm). Register by the day or week. Sports, crafts, game room, Games2U (laser tag, angry birds launcher, video game truck), performers, tie-dye, and a summer of fun!

Dates: June - August(925) 284-2232www.LafayetteRec.org

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