2013 Kids Summer Camp Guide for Alameda Families

With summer getting closer by the day, it's time to start exploring summer camp options for your children. 

For the time strapped parents who want a one stop shop to plan and book kids classes and camps check out ActivityHero.com. Find camp & class schedules & ratings, sort by ages, prices, proximity, and co-plan with other parents & kids.

Great Local Camps to check out:

Cooking Round The World (5-18 years) Children learn cooking skills while experiencing a country’s culinary flavors. Explore a different country each day!

Camp Edmo (5-9 years) Animation and Art & Science Camps with themes like Aquatic Adventures, Backyard Biology & more.

Camp EdTech (10-13 years) Kids into video games? How about learning how to design their own this summer? Other digital media classes available too.

Bay Language Academy (Ages 4+) French, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean and ESL lessons through games, songs & projects.

Oakland School for the Arts Summer Theatre Camp (6-14 years) 2 week intensive acting camp for all skill levels.  

The Crucible (8-17 years) Campers make original creations with welding, ceramics, glass blowing, wood carving and more. Morning, afternoon, and all day camps available.

Future Star Baseball (5-15 years) Half-day and full-day baseball camps for all levels.

Kids on Camera TV/Film Acting School (6-13 years) Aspiring actors learn film acting, improv and more in a nurturing environment that builds confidence!

Abantey: The Roleplay Workshop (Ages 10+) Interactive storytelling game that is dedicated to providing the best educational enrichment possible.

Steve & Kate's Camp (5-12 years) Campers choose activities, parents buy days & use anytime. Includes organic lunch, drinks & snacks!

Berkeley Playhouse (3-12 years) Musical Theatre and Drama Camps for kids from Pre-K to Middle School.  

Chabot Space & Science Center (8-12 years) The ultimate camp experience for aspiring scientists, engineers, inventors and space explorers! Hands-on science and technology.  

Altarena Playhouse Summer Camp (9-16 years) Amazing theatre summer camp experience for budding actors. Not just a chance to perform, but a chance to be taught by professional actors and directors!

Girls Inc. of the Island City (6-18 years) Girls encouraged to learn, explore, make friends, and most of all have fun! Different themes every week!

Art Yowza (5-11 years) Make wild inventions, fun sculptures and magical paintings related to the theme of the camp.  

Lemon Tree: An Outdoor Art Studio for Kids (5-8 years)  Integrated arts and science exploration in a backyard of fruit trees, organic vegetables and chickens!

Children's Fairyland Performing Arts Summer Day Camp (5-10 years) One-week programs combine theatre, stories, arts and crafts, and play in our 10-acre storybook theme park.

Bay Area Writing Project Young Writers' Camp (8-15 years) Writers grow confidence and skill by exploring their writing interests, discover strengths and learning more about the craft of writing.

Piedmont Women's Basketball  (8-15 years) Young players learn the fundamentals of basketball and life in a fun and positive atmosphere.

East Bay Dance Center (Ages 3+) Many classes to choose from in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, tumbling, Zumba and voice.  

For more Alameda summer camps and classes with schedules, reviews, enrollment, discounts and giveaways, check out ActivityHero.com

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