Summer Camps in and near Sacramento
Do you remember looking forward to the beginning of summer? Practically three whole months with no school! Now the thought of three whole months seems just as long, but for different reasons. Lucky for me, I am surrounded by some excellent summer camps. By this time, however, they are filling up fast. Here are a few that merit checking out if you are still looking:
(Be sure to click on the name to get more information about that specific camp.)
Explorit:
For kids entering preschool and K (no younger than 4 yrs.): Where the Wild Things… Say Cheese Please (world of film and photography), Splish Splash (oceans).
For kids entering grades 1-2: Science Then and Now, Good Senses
For kids entering grades 3-5: Making Sense of your Senses, Hello H2O (about oceans) and Science Time Travellers
Sacramento Zoo:
Little Ducklings (ages 3-5): two hour classes, parents required to attend
Zoo Camp (grades K-6): option of half-day or full-day camps, full week or partial week
Zoo Quest (grades 7-9): classes which tag along the zoo keeper or zoo vet for a week, includes an overnight at the zoo on the last day of camp.
Mad Science:
Mad Science summer camps are run in many locations throughout the Sacramento area. (Click on their name for a list of the addresses.) Each location has different age parameters and a different focus. The main Mad Science campus, on Tribute way, is filling up the fastest, but so far all areas are still accepting summer camp applications.
Fairy Tale Town Fun Camps:
Ages 4-6 (9am – 12pm): Farmer Brown’s Junior Farmers, Once Upon a Puppet, Art with Andy
Ages 6-12 (1pm – 4pm): Drama Rama, Mr. Sean’s School of Rock, Comic Art Basics, Sing-a-Long, Art with Andy
Play-Well
This one is all about learning building technicques using Legos. In the Sacto. area there are two campuses, one in Elk Grove and one in Folsom. These camps can be found throughout the US. Check website for more locations. Thanks Debi!
Ages 5-6: Pre-engineering
Ages 7-9: Engineering FUNdamentals, Robo Camp,
Ages 9-12: Robot Challenge
Champions Summer Science Camps
Camps are geared at ages 5-12 yrs. They run half-day (9am – 12pm) or full day (9-3:30). Locations are throughout the US. Locally they include Davis, Sacramento, El Dorado, Folsom, Roseville, and Elk Grove. Below are the program titles. Thanks Becky!
Whiz Bang Boom, Camp Concierge, Mystery of the Pharoh’s Treasure, Space and Rocketry 2010, Gizmo’s Robot Factory, Go Wild!
Spanish Immersion Summer Camp
All ages are welcome, the groups are divided by their level of Spanish. Camps are from 9-12am or 1-4pm. During three weeks in July an all day camp is also offered. Locations are in Folsom and Sacramento. There are also adult evening classes. Thanks Blanca!
reCREATE Camps
These classes are from 9:30 – 12:30 and are in Roseville. Thanks Donna!
Ages 6-12: Cars, Planes, Trains, Rockets and More, Under the Sea, Art from Storybooks, Paper and Bookmaking, Labyrinths, Catapults and More
Ages 8-14: Jewelry Arts Camp
Maidu Museum and Historic Site
These classes are from 9:15 – 12:15 and are located in Roseville. Thanks Linda!
Ages 5-6: Birds, Bees, Flowers, & Trees, Indian Ways, Animal Fun, Ingenious Insects, Tiny Treks, Animals and Art
Ages 7-9: Wet and Wild, Wild Things, First Hunters, Methods of the Maidus, Stones, Bones, Plants, and Shells
Ages 9 – 12: Hands on Archeology, Water Zone, First Hunters
Also offered from 1pm – 3:30pm, for ages 9-16: Archery Fun, Archery II, and Archery Competition
Child Development Centers’ Summer Camps
For children ages 5 – 12yrs. These programs are available throughout schools all over. The programs offer biking, hiking, picnics, music, inventing, investigating, swimming, games, arts and crafts, photography, performances, recycling, sports, legos, bowling, parks, overnight camping, and more. You can put in your zip code to find the nearest location. Specific programs vary by location. You can also call: 916-286-7882 for more information. Thanks JStone.
Star Eco Station
For kids entering grades 1-7. Camps are Monday – Friday from 9am – 3pm. This camp features rescued wildlife. (Tropical birds, snakes, lizards, bugs, fish and more!) Thanks JHudson! Weekly themes include:
Junior Eco Staff, Mad Scientist Gone Green, Team ECO Environmental Adventures, Totally H2O, Biomes of the World, Winged Wonders, Reptiles Rock, Best of ECO.
Sacramento Theatre Company
For kids entering 1st – 4th grades: July 12th – July 23rd and July 26th – August 6th (9am – 2pm) ACT, DANCE, and SING
For kids entering 5th – 9th grades: July 12th – July 23rd (9am – 4pm) - CREATE AN ENSEMBLE
For kids entering 7th – 12th grades: July 26th – August 6th (9 am – 4pm) – SHAKESPEARE ALIVE
This is my oldest son’s first real summer and my first look at summer camps. He loves legos, so we’re going to give Lego camp a try. They’re all over Cali, even in Sacramento. Check out: http://play-well.org/
Wow Debi, what a great find! I will have to check and see if there’s openings here. If we go, I wonder if my husband will insist on taking him… and staying…
I love how these post are now very relevant for me, being back in the Sac area…as opposed to before, when I was just full of hope and merely entertained (which isn’t a bad thing.)
Luckily for me, 4YO’s preschool runs year round. My challenge is with the 2YO – nobody wants him
We’re (as in I am) currently pushing Josh on his potty training because (A) he’s ready for this but also (B) he can’t go into the kids activity group at Camp Sac this July unless he’s out of diapers.. and WE (as in Jeff and I) are ready for THAT.
Hi…
My summer camp is called Science Adventures. It is located in several places around the Sacramento area:
El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Roseville, Davis, Sacramento…
The website is..
http://www.discoverchampions.com/main/do/Science_Camp_2010
Let me know if you need more information.
Thanks!
Becky
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Hi Lora,
Here’s a new twist: a money camp (personal finance for kids). Karyn Hodgens has done workshops in our store and does a great job. This one is in the Roseville area. Details are here:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=122171751144111&ref=mf
Hi Lora,
My kids have been attending Camp-Have-A-Lot-of-Fun through the Mission Oaks Parks & Rec Department in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento. They love it. And, at $48 per child per week, the deal cannot be beat. Just thought I would let you know about it for next year.
http://www.morpd.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Camp-Have-a-Lot-of-Fun/10150093638355131
Check out Camp Have-a-Lot-of-Fun on Facebook! We have a fantastic program for 3-10 year olds that is full of imagination, play, teamwork, and a TON of fun. Our staff is highly trained and give constant positive attention to our campers through games, creative adventures, and fun and silly activities.
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