COURTESY OF SCHOOLS PICTURED Sierra School 220 Blake Ave., Santa Clara 408/247-4740; www.sierraschool.com Overview: Two four-week themed camp sessions balance academics and recreation, including Superhero Science, where students research scientific principles to create their own superhero, and Wacky Olympics, an opportunity for students to celebrate the excitement of the Olympics through silly games such as jolly javelin and hilarious hula. Each afternoon includes experiments, art, delicious food, Mad Science and the use of a fully equipped game room. The morning sessions focus on academics. Full- and half-day programs are available. Grades: K-6th grade Dates: June 20-July 15 and July 18-Aug.ust 12th Rates: $1,020 for half days to $1,480 for full days Enrollment: Open until full Stanbridge Academy. 515 E. Poplar Ave., San Mateo. 650/375-5860. www.stanbridgeacademy. org. Courses offered in academics, sportsmanship and the arts, as well as career, college and financial skills. Grades: K-12. Super Camp. Stanford University, Stanford. 877/482-4419. www.supercamp.com. Academic, life and career skills camp offers outdoor challenges, personal growth and character building. Grades: 6-12. Trinity School. 2650 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. 650/854-0288. www.trinity-mp.org. Explore the “ARTS” includes art, science, books and story writing. Grades: PreK-5. Waldorf School of the Peninsula. 11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos. 650/948-8433. www.waldorfpeninsula. org. Games, imaginary play, stories, yoga, drama, nature, arts and crafts are on tap. Grades: K-6. Woodland School. 360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley. 650/854-9065. www.woodland-school. org. The morning Summer Adventure program and afternoon day camp offer a balance of learning and play. Grades: K-8. Young Chefs Academy. 1336 S. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/738-CHEF. www.youngchefsacademy. com. Can-I-Cook offers taste adventures from cool treats to Italian and French favorites. Ages: 3-14. AQUATICS De Anza Cupertino Aquatics. 1080 S. De Anza Blvd., San Jose. 408/253-7946. www.daca.org. Programs offer swim and water polo lessons, specialized swim and water polo camps. All ages. Saratoga Star Aquatics. 12230 Saratoga Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga. 408/320-4868. www.ssta-swim. com. Beginning to advanced swim instruction. Ages: six months-17. Stanford Synchro Swim Camp. Avery Aquatic Center, Stanford University, Stanford. www.stanfordsynchroswimcamp. com. Swimmers with competition experience hone their skills. Ages: 9-19. Star Aquatics. Milpitas. 408/942-8889. www.swim. com. Saratoga. 408/320-4868. www.ssta-swim. com. Swim lessons for all levels. Ages: 3-17. DANCE PROGRAMS Ballet San Jose. 40 N. First St., San Jose. 408/288- 2820. www.balletsj.org. Classes include pre-professional ballet training, technique workshop, performance camp and master classes. Ages: 5 and up. Dance Academy USA. 21269 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/257-3211. www.danceacademyusa.com. Lessons in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, break, musical theater and contemporary. Ages: 2 and up. SIERRA SCHOOL The Dance Affair. 850 N. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. 408/243-4834. www.thedanceaffair.com. Kiddie combo, jazz, tap, yoga, pointe, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, musical theatre and more. Ages: 3 and up. Dance Attack. Various locations. www.danceattackstudios. com. Classes in ballet, hip-hop, house, jazz, lyrical, tap and zumba. Ages: 3.5 and up. Los Gatos Ballet. 16 Lyndon Ave., Los Gatos. 408/399-7577. www.losgatosballet.org. Intensive curriculum includes a variety of styles while developing strength, technique and artistry. Ages: 4-8. Marti’s Dance Studio. 1140 Riverside Drive, Los Altos. 650/947-8699. www.martisdance.com. Summer dance workshops teach jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical and technique. Ages: 3 and up. South Bay Dance Center. 5899 Santa Teresa Blvd.,San Jose. 408/972-5679. www.southbaydancecenter. com. Dance camps and intensive programs for more advanced dancers. Ages: 4-10. EMPHASIS ON THE ARTS Areon Summer Flute Institute. 1120 Covington Road, Los Altos. 408/394-9264. www.areonflutes.com. Camps range from beginner to advanced with an emphasis on chamber music. Ages: 7 and up. Aperature Academy Photography Camp. 1875 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 600, Campbell. 408/369-8585. www.apertureacademy.com. Experience photography, adventure and field trips. Ages: 13-18. Art Attack. 1812-C Magnolia Drive, Burlingame. 650/552-0001. www.artattack911.com. Campers practice drawing techniques and create fine art. Field trip and art show included. Ages: 7 and up. Art Works Studio. 595 Lincoln Ave., Palo Alto. 650/796-1614. www.artworkspaloalto.net. Art camp designed to build self-esteem, critical thinking and imagination. Grades: PreK-12. BandWorks. Various locations. 510/843-2263. www. bandworks.com. Play music and develop music skills while practicing and performing in a real rock band. Ages: 8 and up. Bay Area Acting Studio. 1930 Camden Ave., San Jose. 415/322-8464. www.bayareaacting.com. TV/ film academy features professional coaches and exposure to Hollywood talent agents and managers. Ages: 8 and up. Bay Area Children’s Theatre. Various locations. 510/296-4433. www.bactheatre.org. Campers learn vocal technique, basic dance vocabulary and storytelling at theater and improv sessions. Grades: 2-8. Bay Area Shakespeare Camps. Various locations. 415/558-0888. www.sfshakes.org. A variety of structured camps finish with a mini performance of a Shakespeare play. Ages: 4-18. California Theatre Center Summer Conservatory. Various locations. 408/245-2979. www. ctcinc.org. Students learn acting, movement, voice and perform in a play. Ages: 5 and up. Camp Fashionista. 1702 Meridian Ave., San Jose. 408/757-3434. www.campfashionista. net. Classes range from an introduction to sewing to creating quilts and summer clothes. Ages: 7 and up. Camp Sparkhouse. Various locations. 408/993- 9979. www.campsparkhouse.com. Tech meets art with classes in coding, wearable tech, 3D inventions and game design. Grades: 1-5. Children’s Musical Theater San Jose Camp CMT 1401 Parkmoor Ave., Ste. 100, San Jose 408/288-5437, www.cmtsj.org Overview: Every day at Camp CMT presents exciting new opportunities for kids to grow as performers. Campers enrolled in the high-energy theater program participate in daily voice, acting and dance classes, as well as cutting-edge workshops in areas such as sketch comedy and stage crafts. Enthusiastic counselors and instructors provide individual attention to each child, helping to develop the students’ unique talents. Each engaging session runs for two weeks. On the last day of the program, the campers’ hard work is showcased in a final performance for family and friends. Grades: Ages 4 and up Dates: June 20-Aug. 12, (Three 2-week sessions and Session 4 1 Week) Rates: Starting at $460 Enrollment: Feb. 2 until full; early bird deadline Feb. 29 38 South Bay Accent DELPHI ACADEMY
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