backpacking and navigation. Ages: 8 and up. RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL Archbishop Riordan High School. 175 Phelan Ave., San Francisco. 415/586-8200. www.riordanhs.org. Sports and art camps, as well as academic and English emerging camps. Grades: 3-12. Bethel Lutheran School. 10181 Finch Ave., Cupertino. 408/252-8512. www.bethells.org. Art, cooking and creative classes in a Christian environment. Grades: PreK-5. Campbell Christian Schools. 1075 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell. 408/627-4323. www. campbellchristian.org. Themed camps include field trips and sports. Grades: PreK-12. India Community Center. Various locations. 408/934-1130. www.indiacc.org. THE HARKER SCHOOL ACTION DAY/PRIMARY PLUS CALIFORNIA SPORTS CENTER Camps explore Indian culture, science, Lego, chess, engineering, tennis and leadership. Grades: PreK-12. Milpitas Christian School. 3435 Birchwood Lane, San Jose. 408/945-6530. www.milpitaschristian. org. Summer Day Camp activities range from crafts, academics and Biblical application. Grades: PreK-9. San Jose Christian School. 1300 Sheffield Ave., Campbell. 408/371-7741. www.sjchristian.org. Camp includes Bible, water days, field trips, arts and crafts, performing arts and talent shows. Grades: K-8. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Camp Brainy Bunch. Various locations. 510/548- 4800. www.campbrainybunch.com. Campers learn engineering, leadership, and writing. Grades: 1-6. Camp Galileo and Galileo Summer Quest. Various locations. 800/854-3684. www.galileo-learning. com. Camps range from space to toy making, gokarts, cooking, and 3D models. Grades: PreK-8. Camp Sea Quest. 2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito. 415/289-7330. www.marinemammalcenter.org. Marine science and ocean conservation. Grades: 1-6. Children’s Discovery Museum 180 Woz Way, San Jose 408/298-5437, www.cdm.org Overview: At Children’s Discovery Museum, summer is all about giving back. The museum’s nationally recognized Summer of Service program offers youth in grades 7 to 10 a multitude of opportunities focused on community service: facilitating museum activities, helping produce multimedia presentations, assisting local preschools, becoming a guardian 44 South Bay Accent for the environment and learning leadership skills. The two-week sessions are ideal for kids too old for day care and too young for full-time employment. The Association of Children’s Museums has recognized the Summer of Service program with the Promising Practices Award for providing an outstanding opportunity for youth. Grades: 7th–10th Dates: June 15 to Aug. 7 Rates: $450 per session Enrollment deadline: Open until full Destination Science. Various Locations. www.destinationscience. org. Physics, space exploration and robotics, science camps are offered. Grades: K-11. Digital Media Academy. Stanford University, Stanford. 866/656-3342. www.digitalmediaacade-my. org. Film, animation, 3D printing, video game design and electronic music. Ages: 6-18. DigiQuest. 900 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto. 650/494-8686. www.midpenmedia.org. Focus includes animation, television production and sports broadcasting. Grades: 6-12. Discovery Camps at Bay Area Discovery Museum. 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. 415/339-3961. www.baykidsmuseum.org. Children experience na- ture, museum exhibits, music and crafts. Ages: 4-8. iD Tech Camps & Academies. Stanford, Santa Clara, SFSU, UC Berkeley and others 888/709-TECH (8324); iDTech.com. Students learn to code, design video games and make websites. Ages: 6-18. Lawrence Hall of Science. 1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley. 510/642-5132. www.lawrencehallofscience. orgMore than 40 camps encourage creativity and building confidence. Grades: K-12. Mad Science of the Bay Area. Various locations. 877/390-5437. www.thebayarea.madscience.org. Camps designed to engage through labs, outdoor games and exploration. Ages: 5-12. Marine Science Institute Camp. 500 Discovery Parkway, Redwood City. 650/364-2760. www. sfbaymsi.org. Marine habitat exploration for many ages. Grades: K-12. Quantum Camp at Chabot Space & Science Center. 10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland. 510/ 336-7376. www. chabotspace.org. Campers learn chemistry, zoology, and quantum physics. Grades: 1-8. Robotics Learning. Various Locations. 408/910- 1176. www.roboticslearning.com. Camps range from mechanical and software design to problem solving using Lego Mindstorms Robotics. Ages: 8-14. San Francisco Zoo. 1 Zoo Road, San Francisco. 415/753-8135. www.sfzoo.org. Children learn about animals, habitats and the science behind wildlife conservation. Grades: PreK-7. Schmahl Science Workshops. Various locations. 408/281-7595. www.schmahlscience. org. Camps include microbiology, anatomy, electronics, environment and smartphone physics. Grades: PreK-12. Science Smart Kids. 1743 Park Ave., San Jose. 408/386-5804. www.sciencesmartkids. com. Science concepts are taught through experimentation, observation, literature and art. Grades: K-6. TechKnowHow Tech and Robotic Summer Camps. Various locations. 650/638-0500. www.techknow- howkids.com. Robotics, computer game design, iPad Movie Making and K’NEX Engineering. Ages: 5-16. Young Women in Science. 886 Cannery Row, Monterey. 831/648-4800. www.montereybayaquarium. org. Aquarium-based camp strives to excite girls about science and conservation. Ages: 12-14. Youth Science Institute. Various locations. 408/356- 4945. www.youthscience.org. Hands-on, small-group science education programs. Grades: PreK-6. Youth Startup. Various locations. 408/256-0050. www.youthstartup.com. Youth learn marketing and gain business techniques. Grades: 4-12. SLEEP-AWAY CAMPS ActionQuest. 800/317-6789. www.actionquest.com. Scuba the Great Barrier Reef, study marine biology in the British Virgin Islands or go whitewater rafting through Ecuador’s Rainforest. Ages: Teens. American Dance Training Camps. Squaw Valley Lodge. 866/383-ADTC. www.americandancetrainingcamp. com. Dance workshops, choreography and classes. Ages: 8-17. Camp Rockin’ U. 13919 Lake Francis Road, Dobbins. 530/300-8261. www.camprockingu.com. Traditional summer camp. Ages: 7 to 14. Counselor-in-Training Program. Ages: 15-17. Camp Rocks! Girl Scouts Summer Adventure. CAMP CENTRAL 2017
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