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2013 Kids Summer Camp Guide for Walnut Creek Families

Summer gets closer by the day, time to explore summer camps for your children. Check out these great local summer camps.

The countdown to summer has begun. Have you began exploring summer camp options for your children yet?

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:

Camp Galileo (4-11 years) Campers think like innovators in themed camps including African Safari, Medieval Adventures & more.

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

Mountain Camp (7-14 years) Traditional overnight coed summer camp takes kids from Lafayette to explore in the El Dorado National Forest. 

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Spanish Immersion Classes and Camps with Viva el Espanol (2-11 years) Full-immersion Spanish programs with music & movement, storytelling, arts & crafts, interactive games and more!

Stratford Summer School Programs (3-11 years) Academic enrichment in art, music & science adventures. Full-day or half-day morning or afternoon programs are available.

Challenger Sports (3-14 years) Soccer Camp for all Skill levels. Full-day and half-day camps available. Mini kickers camp for beginners.

Galileo Summer Quest (10-14 years) Kids design their own camp by picking "majors" including cooking, technology, creative arts & more.

Tutor Doctor (Ages 3+) Private tutoring in Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies & History, Foreign Languages, SAT/ACT, Organizational Skills, Study Skills, and much more.

Camp Edmo (5-9 years) Fun camp options include Anatomy Academy, Dream Machines, Jurrasic Journey, and Water Wonders.

California Shakespeare Theater Shakespeare Conservatory (8-18 years) What better way to spend the summer than learning the passion of Shakespearean theater taught by professionals? 2 and 3 week sessions available.

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. 

iD Tech Computer Camps (7-18 years) Computer programming, web design, iPhone app, or game design camps for summer. Full day & overnight programs.

School of Rock (8-17 years) From private lessons to the stage! Develop musical skills & confidence. Guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards & drums.

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

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

Aspire Lacrosse Camps and Classes (5-14 years) Half day and full day lacrosse camps for beginners or advanced players.

 

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

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