Summer Activities Guide 2010

Ahh, summer. As parents, we long for summer almost as much as our children do. Longer days, hours in the garden, afternoons at the beach, and, the opportunity for our children to enjoy activities that school schedules and homework demands inhibit. Kids of all ages can participate in programs and still have plenty of summer leisure time, finding a balance between boredom and overly busy. If the arts are limited in their school curriculum, a variety can be explored in summer programs. Maybe your child's school has a great arts program already; why not sign her up for nature or science camp? Maybe he likes to sit at his computer for hours on end; how about a class expanding his computer interest or inviting him to try horseback riding? Or both? The possibilities are endless, however, great programs fill up quickly. Take a little time this spring to do some advance planning.

Day Camps
 

Aptos Summer Adventure Day Camp
Aptos Academy, 1940 Bonita Dr, Aptos
831.688.1080
www.aptosacademy.org
8 weeks of daily fun for kids ages 3 to 12. Pre-K and Kindergarten children will be in their own camp. The camp features adventure, creativity, optional morning academics, and weekly field trips. With crafts, nature study, art, drama, swimming and games! Located on 5 acres just off Hwy 1 at San Andreas exit. Weekly themes: All American, Wild West, Passport Week, Camp Rock, Theater, Water World, and Nature. June 28 - Aug 20. Attend by the week or full session. Full or half days.

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz
543 Center Street, Santa Cruz
831.423.3138 ext. 22
www.boysandgirlsclub.info
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz offers a daily structured after school & summer programs for youth ages 6 – 18. Activities include homework assistance, sports, social recreation, creative arts, music, aquatics, special interest classes, and Friday Special events. The recently designed “teen room” offers a place for members 12 and up to hang with friends, play video games, watch movies or listen to music. The Club also offers summer day camps, sports leagues, swimming lessons and so much more! Membership is $15/year.

Camp Seascape
Seascape Sports Club
1505 Seascape Blvd, Aptos
831.688.1993
www.SeascapeSportsClub.com
Camp Open House, Saturday May 8, 12-4pm. Six two-week sessions, June 7 — August 27, for ages 3 to 13. Weekly and daily rates are also available. 20% off Full Session Registration Fee (offer ends 5/8/10). Watch your children grow from a stimulating summer experience emphasizing cooperation, investigation, skill development, creativity and, most of all, fun. Campers will be offered a variety of activities including swimming, martial arts, basketball, arts and crafts, tennis, volleyball, magic, kids' dance, climbing wall, soccer and beach games. Camp Seascape includes nutritious lunches each day, t-shirts and, for an additional fee, campers can receive formal tennis or swim lessons. Hours are 9am-4pm, extended hours available. Transportation to and from camp is provided for an additional fee.

Camp WonderWorks
6901 Freedom Blvd, Aptos
831.254.3242
www.campwonderworks.com
WonderWorks is the innovative day camp for creative learning. Kids bring imagination to life in 2-week adventures 6/21-7/30: Fairy Forest, Roxaboxen, Buccaneers Cove, Medieval Times, and new this year--Wonka Camp. At WonderWorks the mission is simple: To inspire kids to imagine and create in a caring community. Join us for an unforgettable summer featuring Messy Science • Friendships • Discovery • Yoga • Learning • Imagination • Fun. Register Online.

E2 Educational Enrichment = A3 Academics, Arts, Athletics:
Mount Madonna School’s Summer Program
491 Summit Rd., Watsonville
408.847.2717
www.MountMadonnaSchool.org
Come dance and learn yoga, play volleyball, weave, make puppets or prepare delicious international cuisine…. Come have fun on the mountain! Mount Madonna School, known for its volleyball champs, rich performing arts and academic excellence is offering summer classes led by artists, dancers, naturalists, athletes and teachers. Summer Program, July 26-August 6, 9:00am-3:30pm, ages: entering grades 2-12. Featuring volleyball, outdoor science and discovery, performing and studio arts, math, language arts, international vegetarian cuisine, dance and yoga, nature magic and more, in a spectacular natural environment with small class sizes. Call for brochure; register before May 24 for early bird discount. Transportation available.

Gateway School Summer Program
126 Eucalyptus Ave., Santa Cruz
831.423.0341 ext. 334
www.gatewaysc.org
Just steps from the beach and Lighthouse Field, Gateway School is the perfect place for your child to enjoy a Santa Cruz Summer! Our full- and half-day programs offer campers in grades K-6 a variety of creative games, sports, arts & crafts, cooking, theme days and field trips, all under the guidance of experienced and enthusiastic staff. Our new and expanded variety of specialty classes includes Acting, Puppetry, Lego Robotics, Family Farm, Culinary Class, Guitar, Science Magic and more! Sign up for individual weeks or enjoy the entire 8-week program. Session runs June 21 - August 13. For more information and convenient on-line registration, visit our website or call.

iD Tech Camps – Summer Tech Fun at Stanford!
1-888-709-TECH (8324)
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Experience North America's #1 summer technology programs. Over 100,000 students ages 7-18 have created video games, websites, movies, iPhone® and Facebook® apps, robots and 3D animations. Also in the Bay Area just for teens: iD Gaming Academy, iD Programming Academy and iD Visual Arts Academy. iD 365 free online workshops. Save w/code CAU29.

Kennolyn Camps
8205 Glen Haven Rd, Soquel
831.479.6714
www.kennolyn.com
Located on 240 acres of redwoods overlooking Monterey Bay, Kennolyn's Day Camp for ages 5-13 includes daily bus transportation and over 40 hours a week of fun-filled group activities. Activities include horseback riding, vaulting, animal care, fencing, riflery, archery, high ropes, climbing, swimming, tennis, crafts, pottery, and more! The professional staff provide an overall 1:4 staff to camper ratio. An RN or EMT is on duty during camp hours. Overnights and Parent BBQs are also included. Visit camp during an open house on 4/25 and 5/20. Or join Kennolyn for the 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 3rd at 10:30am. Kennolyn is accredited by the American Camp Association and is the 1st and only Diamond Certified camp in the US.

Kruz Kidz
2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos
831.465.3359
www.kruzkidz.com
Kruz Kidz offers 9 weeks of summer camp fun, Discovery: 21 half day camps offering a variety of sports, arts, cooking, surfing and science, Nature: all-day adventures discovering God’s creation and Adventure: all-day camps filled with games, skits, projects, fieldtrips and more. Entering 1st grade through 7th grade.

Montessori Scotts Valley
123 S Navarra Dr, Scotts Valley
831.439.9313
www.montessorisv.com
MSV Summer Programs are the perfect time to start your child in our Montessori School! We offer programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers from six weeks to six years of age, all in true AMI accredited Montessori environments. We meet individual needs and offer opportunities with extensions in science, art, cooking and great outdoor experiences! Children have the opportunity to care for our organic garden, as well as lots of water play and other outdoor activities. Children seize the chance to study botany, geography, art, math, reading, and writing skills. Come experience the only AMI school in the county!

Santa Cruz Montessori
6230 Soquel Drive, Aptos
831.476.1646
www.scms.org
Santa Cruz Montessori summer programs provide a fun, educational, safe, and stimulating environment for children to continue to learn and grow throughout the summer. Summer sessions range from those focusing on science, music, sports including boogie boarding, cooking, arts, outdoor education. Small classes, full-day recreation programs (8:00am - 5:30pm), and sessions ranging from one to four weeks offer parents flexibility in planning their summer. The program runs from June 21st to August 27th. Call or visit our web site for more information about costs and dates.

Santa Cruz Waldorf School Arts & Activities Summer Program
2190 Empire Grade & 230 Poplar Avenue, Santa Cruz
831.425.0519
www.scwaldorf.org
Let your 4 to 11-year-old's imagination blossom this summer. Children participate in storytelling, song, gardening, art, nature walks, and water play. Ask about our Cooking Camp for children ages 5 and up! One-week sessions start 6/28 and run through 8/6. Choose between one of our two beautiful campuses: the Empire Grade Campus adjacent to UCSC or the Poplar Kinderhouse located in mid-town Santa Cruz. 3, 4 and 5-day options available.

Tara Redwood School
5810 Prescott Road, Soquel
831.462.9632
www.tararedwoodschool.org
Summer at Tara Redwood School is filled with fun and discovery in the peaceful beauty of the Soquel redwoods. This year we will begin our adventure exploring our Precious Planet, through hikes, art, music, literature, games, drama, yoga and movement, and more in our beautiful redwood campus. Come and join us on this magical journey connecting the wonder of the world around us to the treasure that lies within us!
 

Residential Camps
 

Camp Winnarainbow
510.525.4304
www.campwinnarainbow.org
Ages 7-14. Classes in the circus and performing arts include trapeze, clowning, tightrope, juggling, unicycling, stilt-walking, gymnastics, theater, hip hop, martial arts, magic, music, art, basketball court, nature walks, environmental and multi-cultural awareness. Beautiful lake with 350 waterslide, year-round stream and lodging in canvas tipis.

Mission Springs
1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd
Scotts Valley
1.800.683.9133
www.missionsprings.com
Frontier Ranch, a summer camp for grades 4-9, is located in the mountains of Scotts Valley. It is a place where friendships are fostered, where campers are encouraged to try new things, and grow as a person. Camp can be one of the most significant experiences for youth. Frontier Ranch began over 40 years ago with that idea in mind and we are proud to continue that tradition today. Check us out!

Redwood Christian Park
15000 Two Bar Rd, Boulder Creek
831.338.2134
www.redwoodchristianpark.com
Located in the redwoods, we are close but feel far away! Whether it’s one of our family camps or a youth camp, it will be a week to remember with activities ranging from our adventure courses and climbing tower to enjoying swimming, archery and campfires. The combination of friendship and fun will permeate your week.

Summer at Santa Catalina
1500 Mark Thomas Dr, Monterey
831.655.9386
www.santacatalina.org
Resident & day camp for girls ages 8-14. Summer at Santa Catalina is a place filled with fun, joy, and learning. From arts and athletics to yoga and marine biology, we offer attention-grabbing classes that spark curiosity and build confidence and independence. Our teachers and counselors are committed to the growth of every camper and dedicated to the values of honesty, respect, and kindness. We invite you to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula for a tradition that has touched families around the world for over 50 years. Join us for Summer at Santa Catalina!

YMCA Camp Campbell
16275 Highway 9
Boulder Creek
831.338.2128
www.ymcacampcampbell.org
Imagine the feeling of achievement after climbing to the top of a rock wall, the thrill of whipping down a cable slide, and the camaraderie of new friends while singing around a campfire. These are just a few of a child's extraordinary experiences at YMCA Camp Campbell! Located among towering redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains, YMCA Camp Campbell offers affordable, accredited overnight, day and family camps. We help kids develop skills to lead healthy lifestyles and empower them to avoid unhealthy behaviors. Financial assistance is available. Laugh, lead, learn, and grow at YMCA Camp Campbell.
 

Sports
 

Adventure Sports Swim
303 Potrero Street #15, Santa Cruz
831.458.3648
www.asudoit.com
Learning to swim is a new and exciting experience for children. For the past 25 years ASU has taught over 15,000 children to swim in a positive, warm environment. Our instructors strive to develop a trusting special relationship with each child, encouraging them in a gentle, but firm manner to stretch their limits as ability grows. Our objective in the ASU swim program is to maintain high quality and individual accomplishment through small group lessons. We want your potential swimmers to have confidence in the water. In the end, this means technique, safety, and happy smiles for everyone.

Aikido of Santa Cruz
306 Mission St, Santa Cruz
831.423.8326
www.aikidosantacruz.org
Aikido Kids Camp: an exciting week of Aikido! Learn harmonious resolution to conflict while having fun in an energetic, safe environment. Wooden sword training at the beach, brush calligraphy, and sushi! August 2-6, 12:15-2:15pm. Regular kids classes continue through June and July; new students welcome! Call for info.

Cabrillo Swim School
@ Aptos High School, Cabrillo College and Harbor High School
831.688.3613
www.cabswimschool.com
Cabrillo Swim School is run by Aptos High and Cabrillo Threshers' head coach, Jim Triplet. With more than 30 years of experience and countless awards, Jim uses his unique coaching style to help young swimmers learn the fundamentals of swimming. There is a 4-to-1 student/instructor ratio. All instructors are competitive swimmers.

Cabrillo Threshers Swim Team
PO Box 1686, Soquel
831.688.3613
www.cabrillothreshers.org
Cabrillo Threshers is the oldest competitive swim team in Santa Cruz County and has a long history of providing a high quality swim program to swimmers of all ages. Pre-competition classes through age group and senior level swimming. Practice groups at both Simpkins Swim Center and Aptos High Pool year round. New swimmers accepted year round. Come join the fun! See you at the pool!

Catalyst Soccer: World Cup Summer Camps 2010
831.423.3556
www.catalystsoccer.com
This summer, Catalyst Soccer is celebrating a WORLD CUP summer with a series of great instructional soccer camps. Each day of the week of these camps, players play short-sided games ( 4 vs 4) representing one of the nations playing in the World Cup, with many fun prizes and special guests. With direction and coaching from the UC Santa Cruz program coaches and players, each week is designed to teach the skills of the game. Camps throughout the Santa Cruz County at a local field near you. For registration or information go to our website or call.

Cougar Swim School
7105 Hwy 9, Felton
(San Lorenzo Valley High School Campus)
831.239.4228
www.cougarswimschool.com
Cougar Swim School is dedicated to providing quality swimming lessons to children and adults. We have morning and afternoon swimming lessons for youth ages 2 years old and up plus springboard diving and water polo. We believe that a little improvement every day provides swimmers with more confidence.

Jim Booth Swim School
Santa Cruz at Harvey West Pool and Watsonville
831.722.3500
jimboothswimschool.com
Be a water wonder! From our Little Otters swim class for parents and their babies to Aquaphobics, our adult beginner class, the whole family splashes together at Jim Booth swim school. Little Otters is a gentle introduction to our 94-degree pools that will make you confident that you are guiding your infant to a happy water experience. Our group lessons emphasize quality swimming in an exciting class taught by our caring, well-qualified teachers. The whole family can swim at Jim Booth Swim School!

JuneBugs Gym
3910 Portola Drive Ste 2 & 3
Santa Cruz
831.423.7406
www.junebugsgym.com
JuneBugs Gym is a new Preschool Motor Development gymnastics program in the Pleasure Point area of Santa Cruz. In November of 2009 the gym took over the space next door and is now more than twice as big! June Ralston has teamed up with Barry Brooks of Tumbling Tutor to create a truly fun and unique program. They work with children ages walking to 7 yrs. to help establish a solid foundation in motor development and lifelong habits of staying fit. June and Barry believe that children that have confidence and self esteem in their ability to move competently in their early years, will influence their future to stay active. JuneBugs Gym also offers Winter, Spring and Summer Camps called Fitness, Food and Fun. These camps focus on teaching children about healthy food choices, making healthy snacks and the benefits of being active and fit. The Tumbling Tutor offers fun-filled birthday parties every Saturday and Sunday. Call 831-423-7406 to reserve space now.

Kung Fu Kids Summer Camps
Mantis Martial Arts
3040 Prather Lane, upstairs
Santa Cruz
831.251.1269
SantaCruzKungFu.com
Kung Fu Kids Summer Camps offers fun-filled days that incorporate martial arts, outdoor fitness activities in the Santa Cruz area forests and beaches, and local field trips full of fun! The focus of the KFK Summer continues to promote the values of the KFK After School Program: developing each child’s integrity, discipline, and self-confidence, as well as respect and teamwork through group interactions. Kung Fu Kids provides a wholesome family oriented atmosphere where all kids feel welcome, secure, and have fun. Call today to enroll!

Santa Cruz Bible Church
440 Frederick St, Santa Cruz
831.429.1162
santacruzbible.org/sports
SCBC is excited to offer five new three day camps for children in 1st – 5th grades this summer. Camps are affordable so kids can experience multiple sports and activities. At only $30 each, you may want to try all five! Camps are from 8:30am until 12:30pm. The camps will be instructional and fun, and the fee includes a camp T-shirt and healthy snacks. Soccer camp is July 12-14; Wrestling (for boys only) & Cheer (girls) July 19-21, Art Camp (no shirt provided, may be small additional materials fee) July 26-28; Basketball August 2-4; Flag Football Aug 9-11. Please register on-line.

Santa Cruz City Youth Soccer
Santa Cruz
831. 460.2549
www.santacruzsoccer.com
Register now for the Santa Cruz City Youth Soccer Club for fall 2010 soccer season. Soccer teams for players ages 4 through 18 are forming. This is an ideal introduction to soccer for beginners with lots of fun and a positive coaching and playing attitude. Leagues include recreation, division I and division III. Registration forms are available on line. The Santa Cruz City Youth Soccer Club is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance.

Santa Cruz Gymnastics
2750 B Soquel Avenue (Near 7th), Santa Cruz
831.462.0655
www.scgym.com
Our Preschool and Recreational Camps are June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25, June 28-July 2, July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30, August 9-13; 8:30am-1:00pm, 1:00pm – 5:30pm, or 8:30am – 5:30pm. Our Preschool camps are for 4 & 5 years olds, and preschoolers may only attend half-day camp. Our Recreational Camps are for children ages 6-14, beginning through advanced. Children will participate in all gymnastics events including vault, bars, beam, and floor exercise. Trampoline, tumbling, strength, fitness, and flexibility exercises will also be included daily. Other activities such as games, arts and crafts, contests and jumping into our loose foam safety pit will be included during the week as well. Children can sign up for the complete week of full or half days or for individual full or half days. Please call our office to sign up for a week or two of awesome gymnastics fun!

Santa Cruz Roller Palladium
1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
831.423.0844
Celebrate 60 years of roller skating fun with us! Summer skating offers healthy exercise, develops coordination and balance, and teaches respect for neighboring skaters! Join us for public sessions in the afternoons or evenings. Skate in circles, twirl, and do the Hokey-Pokey and the Limbo! Reserve your space early for private parties for children, adults, schools, camps or any occasion. "Tiny Tots" meets Wednesday mornings for kids eight and younger who want to learn to skate and have fun. Please call for hours and party reservations.

Seahorse Swim School, Inc.
Chaminade, Seascape Sports Club, Toadal Fitness ~ Capitola
831.476. SWIM (7946)
www.SeahorseSwimSchool.com
Seahorse Swim School’s mission is to encourage water safety, water confidence & overall fitness in Santa Cruz County. Low student/teacher class sizes allow us to hone in on stroke development & water safety skills. Group, private & semi-private swimming lessons, Saturday morning parent-tot (P-Tot) classes & a non-competitive swim team are available this Spring, Summer & Fall. Swimteam workouts emphasize swimming for fitness while providing individual attention, instruction & assistance to aid in streamlining all 4 competitive strokes. Level 4 prepares swimmers for swimteam which meets T/Th 5-6pm & Saturdays 10-11am. Drop in's and late starts welcome if space in the class. Early registration suggested.

SLV Swim Center
9050 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond
831.336.3455
slvswimcenter.com
SLV Swim Center offers year round swim lessons, swim team, water aerobics, lap swim, public swims and the pool can be rented for pool parties. The 86 degree pool is enclosed in winter months with air dome. For more info visit our website.

Soquel High School Aquatics
Pre-Competitive Swim Team
Soquel High School pool
831.566.0214
In this swim program swimmers begin to build endurance and improve their skill in all four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers will work on stroke technique and drills designed to make their swimming easier and more efficient, while developing enthusiasm for the sport of swimming. Swimmers are encouraged to attend as many practice sessions as possible as the more time spent working on swimming skills, the better the swimmer will become. All practices are coached by Mark Knapp, Soquel High school swim coach, who has been coaching swim teams for the past 18 years to all ages. This is an excellent program for children and teens who wish to improve their swimming skills while gaining the benefit and experience of a team environment.

Tennis Lessons
With David Van Ness and Melissa Gurney Van Ness
Imperial Courts Tennis Club
2505 Cabrillo College Dr, Aptos
831.465.9588

Music, Dance & Performing Arts
 

Academy at WEST Performing Arts
402 Ingalls Street, Suite 3
Santa Cruz
831.425.9378
www.westperformingarts.com
The Academy at WEST Performing Arts provides youth and families a creative outlet and training ground cultivates and treasures the imaginative process. WEST offers theatre, dance, voice, improv and circus classes and productions, for ages 4-19 years, prioritizing educational experiences in literature, performing, and creative arts. WEST partners with Shakespeare Santa Cruz on an annual Summer Teen Acting Conservatory. From circus skills to acting intensives, WEST has a role for everyone. Classes held at Broadway Playhouse (Ocean St. & Broadway) and West End Studio Theatre Ingalls St. & Swift St) in Santa Cruz.

All About Theatre
www.allabouttheatre.org
831.345.6340
Santa Cruz County's year-round Musical Theatre Company is the place to be this summer. Since 2003 we have offered professional productions and training programs for performers aged 4-19. Don’t miss our spectacular Summer Season; "Fame", "The Music Man", "Bugsy Malone”, Tots Theater Camp and more. Detailed information along with registration for our Summer 2010 classes and productions begins April 1st, 2010. Visit our website to see previous show photos, current productions and to learn more about this summer's activities. Scholarships are available for all of our programs so don’t let your child miss the fun! Contact us for more information.

Ben Jammin Academy of Performing Arts
Ben Holck
831.334.2121
benjammin.org
We're off to stage the Wizard of Oz with Santa Cruz Performing Arts - The Ben Jammin Academy: a professional, quality, year-round children's performing-arts company offering classes in acting, improv, comedy, caroling, private voice lessons, rock-and-roll ensembles, and full-scale musical productions! Open to kids age 6-16. Call Ben Jammin today for your ticket to summer fun! "Ben Jammin is the unstoppable force in Santa Cruz's family theatre community." - Wallace Baine Santa Cruz Sentinel

Cabrillo Youth Chorus
831.479.5021
Directed by Cheryl Anderson, the Cabrillo Youth Chorus offers a comprehensive vocal music program for children 8-18 years of age, providing instruction in musicianship and theory along with exciting performance opportunities. CYC offers five levels of instruction from beginning to advanced. CYC students sing with the Santa Cruz Symphony and other performing groups, have performed in Carnegie Hall, and frequently travel to children’s choir festivals. Summer Voice Camp adds another level of fun with recorders, Orff instruments, drums, gutter sundaes, and surprises! Scholarships are available. Call for more information.

Community Music School of Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
831.426.9155
www.communitymusicschool.org
Summer Celtic Music Camps for proficient players of fiddle, flute, penny whistle, recorder, oboe, harp, guitar, accordion, small keyboards and cello. Crafts and swimming as well. Teen Overnight Camp. June 21st - June 26th. Sempervirens Preserve, Big Basin Hwy. Ages 12 - 18. $450 day/$575 overnight. Kids' Celtic Day Camp. Aug 2nd – August 14th. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The Boomeria in Bonny Doon. Ages 7 - 13. $375.

Dancenter
810 Bay Ave., Capitola
831.475.5032
www.dancenterinfo.com
5- week Summer Session July 6th through August 7th. Classes for all ages (3 years and up) and all levels from beginning to advanced. Pre Dance, Dance Basics, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Choreography, Latin Dance, Belly Dance, and Yoga. Call for a complete schedule and price list.

Elaine's Dance Studio
2525C Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz
831.688.1013
www.elainesdance.com
Summer Dance Camp with age and level appropriate classes for 5-7 year olds and 8-11 year olds including a combination of dance styles (jazz, musical theater, hip hop, and tumbling), July 5 - 9, 9:30am to 12noon. Plus Princess Ballerina Dance Camp for 4-6 year olds and Jr. Hip Hop Dance Camp for 6-9 year olds, June 28 - July 2, 10am-12noon. Call Elaine for details or visit our website.

Kids On Broadway – One World
Santa Cruz
831.425.3455
www.kidsonbroadway.org
KOB’s Summer Performing Arts Academy ONE WORLD offers an exciting month of performing arts training in voice, harmony, dance, rhythm, acting, improvisation and theater production for students 8 to 14 years old. Travel to Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas and beyond as we sample the world’s cultures through the Arts. June 14-July 12, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Get $50 off if registered by May 31st! Visit our website or call for more info.

Kuumbwa Jazz Camp
831.427.2227
www.kuumbwajazz.org/education/jazzcamp
Play music! Meet friends! Start a band! Kuumbwa's Summer Jazz Camp for students entering grades 8-12 takes place at Cabrillo College, June 21-July 1. Students must know at least 3 major scales and have experience with an instrument. Drummers must know standard jazz rhythms. Vocal ensemble (grades 10-12 only contingent upon enrollment. Grades 8-9 attend from 9am-12pm, Grades 10-12 attend from 11am-2pm. Classes are M-F the first week & M-W the second week, with the grand finale concert on the Kuumbwa stage, Thursday, July 1st. Tuition is $250.

Monterey Bay Repertory Theatre
Santa Cruz
831.207.4158
www.MBRTheatre.com
Allow your children to be a part of the classic production of The Wizard of Oz! This inspiring magical production includes songs like, "Somewhere over the Rainbow", "If I Only Had a Brain”, "Ting-Tong the Witch is dead!” and many more! All students will enjoy a speaking and singing role and will learn the art of acting, singing and dancing. Five-week workshop begins June 14 and ends with two weekends of performances July 18. SLVH Performing Arts Center, Felton. Ages 7-17.

Museum of Art & History Summer Art Camp
Santa Cruz
831.429.1964 x20
SantaCruzMAH.org
2010 Summer Art Camp for Kids at The Museum of Art & History in downtown Santa Cruz provides high quality, developmentally appropriate visual arts programming through gallery activities and art making for ages 7-13. Students will explore and connect with works of art through their own experience during weeklong art camps. The 2010 summer camps are led by professional artists and showcase a variety of art media. Space is limited - don't miss out! To enroll in any of the camps or for more information, please call or visit our website.

Music Together/MusicalMe, Inc.
Locations throughout Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County
831.438.3514
www.MusicalMe.com
Music Together® is a music and movement program for newborns to five year olds, and the adults who love them. It introduces children to the pleasures of making music instead of passively receiving it from CDs or TV and is committed to helping families, caregivers, and early childhood professionals rediscover the joy and educational value of informal music experiences. Join us this summer for six weeks of music-making fun and discover how your family can play together with music!

No Limits Dance & Performing Arts
2800 S. Rodeo Gulch Rd. Ste-C
Soquel
831.476.0390 / 831.239.5726
www.nolimitssoquel.com
This summer No Limits Dance will offer technique classes for all ages and levels. Plus there will be 2 sessions of Princess camps for 3 to 7 year olds and a Performing Arts camp for ages 7 and up. Please call Athena for more information or visit the website.

Orchard School's Performing Arts Camp with Rock Lerum
Orchard School, 2288 Trout Gulch Rd., Aptos
831.688.1074
orchardschoolaptos.org
July 5th - July 30th, on our 14-acre campus in the Aptos foothills. Classes in circus, drama, dance, music, and gymnastics. Other activities will include archery, swimming, arts & crafts, gardening and nutrition, farm animals, reptiles, and hiking. This year's camp will be facilitated by Rock Lerum and friends. 9am – 3pm., aftercare available until 5pm. Ages 6–12. Tuition is $800 w/ 10% sibling discount. Please contact us for more info or flyer/registration form.

St. Andrew Summer Music Camp
Aptos
831.688.4211
www.standrew-aptos.org
Join the fun singing and playing instruments! St Andrew Music Camp in Aptos is for Grades entering 1-6. Classes: July 19 - 23. Final concert & potluck: Sunday, July 25. Cost: $45 each / $55 family. Kids learn about rhythm, melody, harmony, recorders, bells and more! Register online.

Fine Arts
 

Earth Art Studio
767 Cathedral Dr, Aptos
831.818.9569
www.jenniward.com
Waves of clay, plaster play and wire wiggling is a part of life at Earth Art Studio! Express your creativity during our summer workshops for children and adults. We will work with clay and experiment with a variety of materials to create unique sculptures. Students can participate in the “Summer Creations” art show. EAS offers clay classes and workshops for children, teens and adults year-round. Visit the website for class schedules. Our annual Spring Studio Sale & Open House is May 1 & 2 from 11-5, come by to sign-up for workshops and find unique art gifts for Mother's Day!

KidsArt
218 D Mount Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley
831.439.9233
www.kidsartclasses.com
Offering Summer Workshops and More for ages 4 - adults! Students learn to draw favorite Japanese Anime and cartoon characters, realistic drawing and painting subjects: still life, landscape, figure and portraiture, animals, etc. We will be offering NEW Summer Workshops! Visit our Brand New & Fabulous studio in the Kings Village Shopping Center. Meet our friendly, supportive teachers, and enjoy the beautiful artwork of our students. Call for a Free Introductory Class. Sign up before June 1, 2010 and the Registration Fee will be waived! Call or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive a Summer Workshop Registration Form.

Summer Art and Science Camps
Seven Directions Institute of Art and Science
303 Potrero St, Suite 7A, Santa Cruz
831.427.9500 or 831.334.6482
www.sevendirections.org
Creativity Brought to Life! Each two week Monday-Friday session has a unique theme. Try Art Outdoors, Animal Arts, Explorers Science, FilmMakers Studio, Animation Workshop, FilmMakers Studio!, and Digital Photography. Students create with artist grade materials in a 2000sq ft studio using our extensive library, 3-D models, and over 75 live animals! Art instruction is balanced with time outside engaging in cooperative games and challenges. Camps meet 9-12:30 and/or 1-4:30. Before and after care available. Single weeks available on limited basis. Please visit our website for more information or to register online.

Science & Nature
 

Outdoor Science Exploration
831.423.5925
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Outdoor Science Exploration, the SC award winning non-profit educational foundation, sponsors summer day adventures for students 7 to 14. Fun physics and chemistry experiments are combined with environmental exploration, games, and art activities 10AM to 4 PM, June 11 to June 16, 2010. Gifted teachers encourage success through active hands-on learning with positive reinforcement. Students can join adventures for single days, a week, or all 4 weeks. The Teen Backpacking trip in Yosemite July 25 to August 1 focuses on field and environmental sciences. Have Fun Exploring And Learning.

Peter Weiss - The Singing Scientist
Art Factory in Redwood Village, Aptos
831.295.2606
www.SingingScientist.com
Want to make homemade silly slime, ice cream, sparklers, magnets, solar-cooked sourdough bread and sing songs about the environment? Then come to Science Camp for ages 7-11 with Dr. Peter Weiss – The Singing Scientist. Offered August 2-6, 9-12 am. $175.

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Summer and Weekend Programs
831.420.1135
www.santacruzmuseums.org
Your children will enjoy the joining of art and science at our summer camps and Super Summer Saturday series. Art and Nature Explorers Camp is a favorite for young artists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. In this weeklong camp, children explore the outdoors, learn about local plants and animals, and create artwork. Nature and Survival Skills Camp is a weeklong camp for young nature enthusiasts. Campers learn new skills such as fire by friction, making nature tools, and shelter building. The week culminates with an overnight campout. And don't miss our Super Summer Saturday series! These family programs feature live animals, musical performances, and arts and crafts.

Santa Cruz SPCA
2685 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz
831.465.5000
www.santacruzspca.org
The Santa Cruz SPCA is offering four full weeks of Summer Camp in 2010. The dates are: July 12th-16th, 2010– Grades 4th through 6th. July 19th-23rd, 2010– Grades 1st through 3rd. July 26th-30th, 2010– Grades 4th through 6th. August 2nd-6th, 2010– Grades 4th through 6th.

Seymour Center at Long Marine Lab
End of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz
831.459.3800
http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
Summer Programs: Visit a working marine laboratory and explore our aquarium, exhibit halls, and touch tank. (Hold a happy hermit crab!) Explore on your own or take a tour. (See dolphins, sea lions, and fancy fish!) Learn about marine life through hands-on fun. (Find out who makes a mermaid's purse!) Join us for seaside crafts, "See More" Labs, and summer camps. Call for extended summer days/hours.

Academic Enrichment & Support
 

Aux Trios Pommes
831.421.0898
www.aux3pommes-ca.com
Aux 3 Pommes, CA is a foreign language school for children and adults and encourages a love of foreign languages through a full immersion, multi-sensory approach. In the summer, we will offer 6 fun-filled weeks of intense language camps in Santa Cruz in French, Spanish and Italian (and other languages depending on demand). Summer classes will also be offered for all ages and levels. Adult enrollment is ongoing. Classes offered in French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, German, Mandarin, Russian, Arabic, Dutch and Portuguese. Please call or visit our website.

Club Z!
831.662.2504
www.clubztutoring.com
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring can help students close that summer gap! Summer is a great time to catch up and master material from the previous year or get ahead by preparing for the upcoming grade! High school students can use this time to prepare for the ACT/SAT, study for the exit exam or become a better student with our customized Study Skills Course. Club Z! In-Home Tutoring can help by providing individualized, one-on-one instruction with highly qualified teachers. Call now to reserve your tutor!

Educational Resource Center of Santa Cruz
224 Walnut Ave., Suite C, Santa Cruz
831.818.8178
www.edcentersantacruz.com
Learning doesn’t end when summer begins! From classes to learning toys, the Educational Resource Center offers a wide variety of learning opportunities for your child. Stop by with your child and borrow one of over 3000 check out items, including toys, games, puzzles, science kits, building toys, puppets, craft kits, and more! Children ages 4-12 can join our enrichment classes in science, math, and the arts. Parents can sign up for one of our low cost workshops and learn more about educational possibilities in Santa Cruz. Make the Educational Resource Center part of your summer routine! Open Wed.-Sat. 11am-4pm.

Santa Cruz Learning Center
655 Capitola Rd. Suite 200 Santa Cruz
831.331.5611
www.santacruzlearningcenter.com
Through a theme-based approach, students (ages 4-14) will integrate hands-on experiential skills with an emphasis on literacy, math, and science aligned with the CA teaching standards. Multiple courses will be offered this summer including, Our Rocky Seashore, Exploring Math and Science Through Cooking, Math Games in Spanish and more!

Santa Cruz Spanish
Santa Cruz
831.345.1961
www.SCSpanish.com

Steps to Success
4145 Clares St., Suite G, Capitola
831.621.8100
Help your child get a jump-start this summer! We are a comprehensive educational therapy practice for children (K-12th grade) with learning differences. Using a family centered approach, we work to strengthen learning deficits, remediate academic skills and develop successful learning strategies. Services offered include educational assessments, individualized educational therapy, parent training, and tutoring.
 

Programs for Preschoolers

Living Earth Play School Inc.
Lic #444408109
Santa Cruz
831.331.6594
www.livingearth-playschool.com
Living Earth is a place where children can relax and learn through nature. Featuring dirt and bugs, goats and chickens, gardens and water fountains with lots of space to play, create, and explore. Offering flexible schedules, 4 -1 ratio, organic snack and lunches, for 2.5-Pre-K. Call today regarding our summer program.

Midtown Montessori
818 North Branciforte Avenue
Santa Cruz
831.423.2273
Lic# 444408886
www.midtownmontessori.com
Midtown Montessori is a certified green child care center located on Branciforte Avenue, between Water Street and Soquel Avenue. We provide Montessori based educational child care for families with children ages 3 to 6 years old. Our center is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Tuition includes nearly all ORGANIC snacks and a cooked lunch. Montessori curriculum includes lessons in communal social graces and courtesies, practical life and all academic areas.


Pediatric Therapy Center
8050 Soquel Drive, Suite A
Aptos
831.684.1804
www.ptc-sc.com
Pediatric Therapy Center offers fun, therapeutic group experiences in the summer. Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapists combine creative talents in group settings. KINDER-KLUB: ages 4-6 years, prepares children for school entrance and uses Dr. Mel Levin’s concepts for putting positive effect into the early school years. JUMP AND SHOUT GROUPS: motor and language activities, ages 5-12 years that uses body-mind learning concepts to produce strong language outcomes. HOP AND SQUEAK: motor and language activities, ages 3-5 years of age incorporating sensorimotor strategies to encourage language and communication. TOOLS FOR TEENS:. Community based activities that involve social cognition theory and sensory integration/self regulation strategies. For more information please call or visit our website.

Rose Blossom Preschool & Kindergarten
Lic #444403616
831.662.8458
www.roseblossomschool.org
Register now for summer and fall 2010! Girls and boys ages 2 ½ through kindergarten. Nurturing, enriching environment. Special focus on social skills, free-choice play, music, and art. Age appropriate academic curriculum through games, books, songs, art, storytelling, and movement. Integrated curriculum, monthly themes, circle time, show and tell. Tumbling Tutor, Kickin' It Karate, and Spanish classes offered. Outdoor play in a beautiful, country setting. Call Sharon Rose, Director.

Summer Fun!
 

99c Store & More Party Store
1706 Freedom Blvd, Freedom (next to K-Mart)
831.761.5315
Low prices, outstanding service and knowledgeable staff make all your summertime parties affordable . We offer the largest variety of mylar balloons in Santa Cruz County. If you are celebrating a Birthday, Baby Shower, Baptism, Wedding, Luau, Mother's Day, Graduation or just for fun, we'll help make your occasion perfect and affordable.

International Students
Sandi Spanfelner
831.335.3088 ~ 831.419.9633
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German Kids Coming To Santa Cruz!!! Host Families Are Being Sought. Coming for the 2010-11 high school year, they are excited about the opportunity to live with & get to know an American family and attend high school in Santa Cruz. They are good students and speak English well. Annika loves dance, theatre, basketball, soccer & dreams of going to Harvard. Moritz plays basketball, soccer. He likes music, movies, art & travel. Sambrian likes tennis, soccer, sailing, skiing and plays drums. Torben is serious about basketball, cycling, soccer and plays the piano.They would be an asset to any family and school.

Lolly Tree Toys
240 Cathcart St, Downtown Santa Cruz
831.713.5136
www.lollytreetoys.com
Lolly Tree Toys is pleased to offer their Sunday craft days through the summer months and plan to add other monthly activities as the days get longer. All craft days are free and open to all with no advance sign-up required. For those who prefer a more flexible schedule, the store carries a multitude of creative craft and building projects to keep kids busy on those summer days. Check our website for details on the weekly crafts and other events.

Marini's Downtown
1308 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
831.423.3299
www.mariniscandies.com
Step foot in our downtown store and you might think you’re in candy heaven! There you’ll find our full range of chocolates, salt water taffy, candy apples and a wide selection of gummy candies. Our ice cream bar serves irresistible sundaes perfect to cool you down on warm summer days. Every Tuesday is Community Day from 1-4 pm! All kids Ice Cream Scoops are just $1.00!

Pump’d – Inflatable Fun Center
555 Main St, Watsonville
831.761.5321
www.PumpdFunCenter.com
PUMP'd Inflatable Fun Center is a clean, fun, safe place to bring children ages 1-15 for summer-time fun! Enjoy 6,000+ square feet filled with inflatable slides, bounce houses, video games, and our Toddler-focused play room. OPEN JUMP is available Monday through Friday 10am-1pm and 3 pm-6pm;. Saturday and Sunday OPEN JUMP is 9am-12 Noon. Parties by appointment after 12pm on weekends--call for details!. Plan your next Spring Break destination, Summer Outing, Birthday Party, play date with friends, or fun family time at PUMP'd. For more information please visit our website or give us a call. *And remember: Socks are required for everyone -- not just those jumping!



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