CAMPCENTRAL 2018
arts and crafts. Grades: 3–8.
Jefunira Camp. 1711 Stanford Ave., Stanford.
650/388-9080. www.jefuniracamp.com. Classic
summer camp focusing on play includes art, cooking,
relays and sports. Grades: PreK–9.
Junipero Serra High School. 451 W. 20th Ave., San
Mateo. 650/345-8207. www.serrahs.com. Academic,
sports, swim, rowing and rec camps. Grades PreK–12.
Laurelwood Elementary. 1889 Lawrence Road.
Santa Clara. 408/423-2000. https://le-scusd-ca.
schoolloop.com/extendedday. Program includes
cooking, science, computers, arts & crafts and
drama. Grades: K–5.
Learning Bee Learning Center. 39977 Mission Blvd.,
Fremont. 510/226-8408. www.4learningbee.com.
Camps feature science and technology, writing, art,
fitness and field trips. Grades: K–6.
Mercy High School. 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame.
650/343-3631. www.mercyhsb.com. Sports
camps run by varsity coaches focus on fundamentals
and sportsmanship. Grades: 9–12.
Merryhill Schools. Milpitas. 408/945-9090. San
Jose 408/254-1282. www.merryhillschool.com.
Camps include sports, games, arts & crafts, science,
technology, field trips and more. Grades: PreK–6.
Monarch Christian Schools. Los Altos. 408/735-
9409, Milpitas 408/263-4840. www.monarchchristianschools.
org. Themes include cooking, dinosaurs,
sea creatures and more. Grades: PreK–5.
Mountain Camp Woodside. 302 Portola Ave.,
Portola Valley. 650/576-2267. www.mountaincampwoodside.
com. Camps include drama, science, ridyoung
minds engaged. Classic summer activities
like weekly swimming and water play, sports clinics,
beach trips and nature hikes keep campers active
while making new friends.
Grades: K–8 (ages 4–13)
Dates: June 11 to August 3
Rates: $475—$495/week (Day trips, activities and
electives included. Camping additional fee)
Enrollment deadline: Begins January.
Education Unlimited. Camp at Stanford University.
510/548-6612. www.educationunlimited.com.
Academic camps, science and engineering camps,
video, computer, acting and writing. Grades: 4–12.
Giving Tree Montessori (formerly Ballard Montessori).
2555 Moorpark Ave., San Jose. 408/977-
1772. www.givingtreemontessori.me. Program
includes art and music. Ages: PreK–5.
Hillbrook School. 300 Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos.
408/356-6116. www.hillbrook.org. Themed day
camps feature science, arts and crafts, creative play,
outdoor games and swimming. Grades: Jr.K–8.
Humane Society Silicon Valley. 901 Ames Ave.,
Milpitas. 408/262-2133. www.hssv.org. Kids learn
dog training and play therapy techniques and enjoy
ing, archery, and yoga. Ages: 5–15.
Mulberry School. 220 Belgatos Road Los Gatos.
408/358-9080. www.mulberry.org. Themed camps
include science, art, outdoor exploration and adventure.
Grades: PreK–8.
Notre Dame Belmont. 1540 Ralston Ave., Belmont.
650/595-1913. www.ndhsb.org. Classes include
math, English and test-taking skills, plus sports
camps. Grades: K–12.
Notre Dame San Jose. 596 S. Second St., San Jose.
408/294-1113. www.ndsj.org . Academic camps from
SAT prep to digital photography plus sports camps.
Grades: 6–12.
Oakwood School
105 John Wilson Way, Morgan Hill (PreK–8th Grade)
408/782-7177 www.oakwoodway.org/summer
Overview: Summer at Oakwood, featuring half-
and full-day programs, is a world of fun for students
entering PreK through 8th grade. For
younger children, the 10-week Summer Explorer
session encourages growth through creative play
and exploring art, cooking, music and games.
Summer Arts engages students for 3 weeks with
creative and stimulating experiences in academic
and enrichment fields; and Summer Blast offers an
array of educational and entertaining activities for
1, 2 or 3 weeks. Oakwood also presents a 1-week,
full-day Travel Adventure Camp with trips to nearby
attractions and a 1-week Tech Camp featuring morning
and afternoon sessions.
Grades: PreK-8th grade
Dates: Vary by program. Visit website for details.
Rates: Visit oakwoodway.org/summer
Enrollment deadline: April 2018; early registration
recommended
Ohlone for Kids and Teens. Various locations.
510/979-7597. www.ohloneforkids.com. Classes in
robotics, video game design, speech, math, science,
writing, guitar and more. Grades: 4–11.
Oshman Family Jewish Community Center. 3921
Fabian Way, Palo Alto. 650/223-8700. www.paloaltojcc.
org/camps. Camps include games, sports and
arts & crafts. Grades: Preschool–8.
Pacific Point Christian Schools. 1575-A Mantelli
Drive, Gilroy. 844-PAC-POINT. www.pacpoint.net.
Camps include kinder readiness, arts and crafts,
Lego, sports and more. Grades: PreK–6.
Peninsula School. 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park.
650/325-1584, ext. 39. www.peninsulaschool.org.
With trees to climb, rope swings and open spaces,
camp offers free play and learning. Grades K–8.
Pepper Tree Schools of Los Gatos. Various locations.
408/356-3211. www.peppertreeschools.com.
Themed camps incorporate light academics, and
field trips. Ages: 2–12.
Pinewood School. Multiple campuses, Los Altos.
650/209-3030. www.pinewood.edu/summercamps.
Academic and enrichment programs with projectbased
classes, activities and sports. Grades: K–12.
Presentation High School. 2281 Plummer Ave.,
San Jose. 408/264-1664. www.presentationhs.org.
Camps feature art, theater, sports, swimming and
academic classes. Grades: 1–12
Primrose School Summer Adventure Club. 1496
Hamilton Ave., San Jose. 669/273-6169. www.primroseschools.
com. Sports, engineering, puppets, coding
claymation and more. Grades: K–5.
Sacred Heart Schools. 150 Valparaiso Ave.,
Atherton. 650/322-1866. www.shschools.org.
Summer camps include academic classes and a vari-
40 South Bay Accent
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SCHOOLS PICTURED
SIERRA SCHOOL
THE
HARKER
SCHOOL
SAND
HILL
SCHOOL
