Art and Crafts

The Marin JCC offers a variety of camps for ages 3-16 from June 17-August 16, 2013. They offer arts & crafts, music, sports, swimming, nature and Judaic culture. The JCC offers one week specialty camps: Junior Chefs, Sports Olympics, Art Adventures, Rock On!, Take Flight Chemistry, Lego engineering and many more. They also offer adventure teen programs with camping, whitewater rafting, Santa Cruz Tahoe Adventure, beaches and more.

San Domenico School is located on a 500 acre campus in San Anselmo for ages 5-18 years. They have an organic garden and outdoor kitchen/classroom, hiking trails, and state of the art sports and arts facilities that make San Domenico an ideal place to spend summer days. There are a variety of camps that include: LEGO camp, horseback riding (beginner to advanced), basketball, tennis, swimming, craftsmand kids, arts, explorers, secret garden, volleyball and music. Check back soon for more info.

Located on the ancient village site of the Coast Miwok, our day camps provide children the opportunity to develop meaningful experiences with Mother Earth while building self-esteem and respect for all our relations. We’ll explore Native American cultural arts and life ways through guided nature walks, making crafts and playing Native American Indian games and target practice using hoop and spears, archery or lacrosse. We conclude the week with an interactive story “How Rabbit Stole Fire” on Thursday and a pot-luck using Native American Indian foods on Friday.

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Dates for 2013:
June 25th to 28th
July 16th to 19th
July 30th August 2nd

Days & Times:
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost:
$275.00 per camper (includes crafting materials and snacks)
Scholarships available for Native American children
Discounts given to campers who sign up for 2 weeks

Le Petit Jardin Offers Summer Language Camp for Children ages 4 though 9 years. This summer, allow your little 'camper' to learn French vocabulary and early conversational skills in a fun summer camp environment. Le Petit Jardin's Summer Language Camp offers a small group setting with a hands-on learning technique including music, art, gardening, games, story time and occasional neighborhood outings. Children aged Pre-K through 4th grade will enjoy engaging activities, fun in the sun and games with friends, all while effortlessly learning French with LPJ's loving and fluent instructors!

Kids get a hands-on experience with a variety of animals with the Marin Humane Society's 2013 Animal Care Summer Camps. These popular camps teach children important skills in animal handling, care, and welfare. Children from 1st through 6th grades can attend Junior Animal Camp, Animal Care Camp, and Senior Animal Care Camp, where activities include animal-centered arts and crafts, games and activities, an introduction to careers involving animals, and the MHS's Animal Ambassadors. Older children in grades 7 through 12 can attend Advanced Animal Care Camp where teens will experience the daily work at an animal shelter. They will learn about animal related careers, animal care & behavior, and animal welfare. Daily hands-on experience with shelter and volunteer animals. More info to come.

The Bay Area Discovery Museum is offering a Summer Discovery Camp from June 4-August 17, 2012 for children ages 3 to 8. Some of this year's themes include: Big Discoveries, Art Attack!, Shipwrecks and Treasure Hunts, Afternoon Adventures, On the Bay, Super Heros and Heroines, Fort Building 101, Creature Creations, and Water Wonders.

The educational emphasis at Slide Ranch is through exploration for ages 5-18 years. Slide Ranch Day Camp provides children a unique opportunity to experience the daily challenges and rewards of a working farm. Best of all, your child leaves camp with lasting memories of being immersed in and feeling nourished by the natural world. Slide Ranch emphasizes hands-on experience and exploration. Campers are encouraged to touch, taste, smell, hear, observe, and ask questions. We focus on teaching respect for animals, plants, the earth and each other. Fill out the registration camp form here.

2013 Slide Ranch Summer Camp Schedule:

Camps for 5 to 8 year olds
9am to 1:30pm; $410/session
-June 17th — 21st
-June 24th — 28th
-July 8th — 12th
-July 22nd — 26th

Camps for 5 to 12 year olds
9am to 1:30pm; $410/session
-June 10th — 14th
-July 1st — 5th
-August 5th — 9th SOLD OUT!
-August 12th — 16th

Camps for 8 to 12 year olds
9am to 3pm; $435/session
-July 15th — 19th SOLD OUT!
-July 29th — August 2nd

Doodlebug ceramics studio in San Anselmo ceramics studio in San Anselmo is offering a summer camp for ages 3-7+.. They offer a weekly Monday-Friday summer camp. The times vary depending on which camp you choose. Some of this year's camps include: Art Adventures, clay, watercolor and acrylic paints, mosaics, and more. Please check their website for more 2013 camp info.