CAMPCENTRAL 2018
are encouraged to explore their creativity, learn to
solve problems in a project- based format, and work
in teams. Confidence-boosting classes and outdoor
activities are engineered to build technical and
social skills, while fostering friendships the campers
can take with them into the classroom and beyond.
Ages: 6-14
Dates: Mountain View, June 11-July 27; San Jose,
Check website for dates.
Rates: $645 per week
Enrollment deadline: Open until full
Coder School. Various locations. 408/320-1636.
www.thecoderschool.com. Coding programs introduce
HTML/CSS, Javascript and Python through
games, field trips and more. Ages: 8 and up.
Destination Science. Various Locations. 888/909-
2822. www.destinationscience.org. Physics, space
exploration and robotics, science camps. Ages 5-11.
Digital Media Academy. Stanford University, Stanford.
866/656-3342. www.digitalmediaacademy.
org. Film, animation, 3D modeling, video game
design and music production. Ages: 6–18+.
Hiller Aviation Camp. 601 Skyway Road, San
Carlos. 650/654-0200. www.hiller.org. Campers
learn about all about aviation through flight simulation,
aircraft demonstrations, games and more.
Grades: K–8.
Midpen Media Center. 900 San Antonio Road, Palo
Alto. 650/494-8686. www.midpenmedia.org. Focus
includes animation, television production and sports
broadcasting. Grades: 6–9.
iD Tech Camps and Academies. Students code and
design video games and websites. Ages: 7–18.
Lawrence Hall of Science. 1 Centennial Drive,
Berkeley. 510/642-5132. www.lawrencehallofscience.
org. 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: 4–12.
Marine Science Institute Camp. 500 Discovery
Parkway, Redwood City. 650/364-2760. www.
sfbaymsi.org. Marine habitat exploration for many
ages. Grades: K–12.
Rock-it Science. 2110 Walsh Ave., Suite F, Santa
Clara. 408/969-1900. www.rockitscience.com.
Hands-on experiments in these themed sessions let
campers feel like a real scientist. Ages: 6–11.
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. Ages: 4–17.
Santa Cruz Shark Camp. Various locations. 831/200-
4302. www.santacruzsharkcamp.com. Learn about
sharks through games and crafts. Includes a day at
the beach and on a boat. Ages: 7–15.
Schmahl Science Workshops. Various locations.
408/281-7595. www.schmahlscience.org. Camps
include microbiology, chemistry, civil engineering
and artistic science. Grades: K–8.
Science Factory. St. Leo’s School. 1051 W. San Fernando
St., San Jose. 408/320-4588. www.sciencefactorycamp.
com. Themed camps offer science
education through experiments, games and more.
Grades: 1–8.
Seafloor Science ROV Day Camp. Various locations.
www.ssrovcamp.org. STEM activities focus on the
oceanic environment. Grades: 3–9.
Startup Wonder. Various locations. 408/256-0050.
www.startupwonder.com. Youth learn coding and
gain business techniques through entrepreneurship
training. Grades: 2–12.
TechKnowHow Tech and Robotic Summer Camps.
Various locations. 650/638-0500. www.techknowhowkids.
com. Robotics, computer game design and
LEGO Engineering. Ages: 5–15.
Wizbots Robotics Summer Camps. Various locations.
800/625-2155. www.wizbots.com. Projectbased
camp teaches robotics, programming and
design. Ages: 7–14.
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: 11–13.
Youth Science Institute. Various locations.
408/356-4945. www.ysi-ca.org. Hands-on, smallgroup
science education programs. Grades: PreK–6.
SLEEP-AWAY CAMPS
ActionQuest. 800/317-6789. www.actionquest.com.
Surf and scuba in Australia, study marine biology
in the British Virgin Islands or go sail through the
Caribbean Leeward Islands. Ages: Teens.
American Dance Training Camps. Sugar Bowl
Academy. 866/383-ADTC. www.americandancetrainingcamp.
com. Dance workshops, choreography
and classes. Ages: 8–17.
Camp Hammer. 21401 Big Basin Way, Boulder
Creek. 831/338-3200. www.camphammer.com. Rope
swings, ziplines, games, team competitions and fun
activities keep kids fit and focused. Grades: 4–12.
Camp Rockin’ U. 13919 Lake Francis Road, Dobbins.
530/300-8261. www.camprockingu.com. Traditional
sleep-away summer camp. Ages: 7 to 14.
Camp Rocks! Girl Scouts Summer Adventure. Various
locations. 408/287-4170 ext. 2091. www. camprocks.
org. Girls build self-esteem, sing camp songs, create
art and explore the outdoors. Ages: 5–17.
Camp SEA Lab. California State University Monterey
Bay, Seaside. 831/582-3681. www.campsealab.
org. Children explore marine environments,
kayak, hike and enjoy field trips. Ages: 10–13.
Camp Tawonga. 415/543-2267. www.tawonga.
org. Located near Yosemite, Jewish community
camp offers arts and crafts, swimming, campfires
and overnight hikes. Grades: 2–10.
Camp Unalayee. Scott Mountain Summit. 650/969-
6313. www.unalayee-summer-camp.com. Campers
sleep under the stars and enjoy backpacking, rock
climbing, archery and more. Ages: 10–17.
Camp Winnarainbow, 50350 N. Highway 101,
Laytonville. 707/984-6507. www.campwinnarainbow.
org. A performing arts camp for clowning, dance,
and drama. Ages: 7–14.
Cazadero Music Camp. 5385 Cazadero Highway,
Cazadero. 510/527-7500. www.cazadero.org.
Campers play in an orchestra, jazz ensemble or concert
band, or sing in a choir. Grades: 5–12.
Crazzy’s Wasewagan Camp & Retreat. 42121 Seven
Oaks Road, Angelus Oaks. 805/498-5572. www.
wasewagan.com. Activities include kayaking, canoeing,
swimming and mountain biking. Ages: 5–16.
Guided Discoveries. 800/645-1423. Various
locations. www.guideddiscoveries.com. Camps
include AstroCamp, Catalina Sea Camp and Camp
MotorSport. Ages: 8 and up.
Jameson Ranch Camp. 5760 CA-155, Glennville.
661/381-1572. Campers experience life on a work-
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