2013 Kids Summer Camp Guide for Palo Alto Families

Spring is in the air which means summer is just around the corner! Many summer camp registrations are already filling up, but there’s still time to find a great camp in your area.

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.

Here’s a list of great local camps to check out:

Andy Harader Tennis Camp (Ages 7-16) Daily or Weekly Camps for Tennis Players with all levels of experience.

Bald Eagle Sports Camps (Ages 8-14) Basketball Camp & Sports Camp for all levels. Leadership Camp teaches positive coaching & encouragement for future sports leaders.

California Riding Academy (Ages 5 & Up) Horsemanship lessons from basic riding to vaulting & horse maintenance.

Camp Edmo (Ages 5-9) Animation and Art & Science Camps with themes like Aquatic Adventures, Backyard Biology & more.

Camp Edtech (Ages 10-13) Kids who love video games can learn how to design their own. Other digital media classes available too.

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

Castilleja Summer Day Camp (Ages 7-15) Girls day camp with fun activities & Pre-teen counselor-in-training program.

Challenger Sports (Ages 3-16) Soccer Camp for all Skill levels. Full-day and half-day camps available. Mini kickers camp for beginners.

Community School of Music & Arts (All Ages) Music camps for kids of all ages and skill levels. Private lessons also available.

Destination Science (Ages 5-12) Science adventure camps including astronauts, roller coasters, wacky robotics & more.

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

Glenoaks Equestrian Center (Ages 6-14) Summer horsebackriding camp for all levels. Kids learn vaulting, English-style riding, basic horsemanship & play pony games.

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

Palo Alto Parks & Recreation (Ages 5-10) Foothills Fun Camp includes art & theatre, science, sports & recreation camps.

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

Stanford Jazz Workshop (Ages 11-17) Campers get individual attention plus concert experience from world renowned teachers. Kids stay overnight in the comfy & safe Stanford dorms.

Startup Camp for Kids (Ages 8-14) Future entrepenurs learn fundamentals of business, communication, invention, and money management.

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

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

TechKnowHow (Ages 5-14) Tech-savvy kids learn game design and robotics. Lego & K'Nex Camps also available.

Wizbots - Imagineering for Kids (Ages 7-14) Hands-on learning in robotics, LEGO, computer programming, science and technology.

For more Palo Alto camps and classes with schedules, reviews, enrollment, discounts and giveaways, check out ActivityHero.com

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