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AUDUBON SUMMER ADVENTURES at Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Tiburon. Ages 4-9. Junior Naturalists ages 11 & up. Campers become naturalists, birders, marine biologists, entomologists, & botanists. Children explore our grasslands, oak woodlands, and kid-friendly muddy shores. Our creative programs incorporate conservation and science into inquiry based investigations, art, songs and games. 8 weeklong nature theme sessions, June 23 – Aug 15. 9AM-2PM $315/wk. Ext care 2-5PM. $50/wk.  JN training Jun 16-20. $240. 376 Greenwood Beach Rd., Tiburon. http://richardsonbay.audubon.org  415-388-2524

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BEYOND BORDERS: From Marin Country Day School, an innovative program for a diverse group of entering 4th, 5th & 6th graders from Marin & SF to  explore cultural richness of their community through fun, hands-on  activities. Each three-wk. session focuses on a particular kind of story: Session 1: Fractured Fairy Tales; Session 2:Myths and Legends of the World. Students will create puppets and scenic backgrounds, create props and stage designs! Weekly neighborhood  field trips, using the Bay Area as a classroom for "real world"  lessons. Session 1: June 23-July 13 & Session 2: July 14-Aug. 1, 9AM-3PM. (Two 3-week sessions) Bus trans. & ext. care available. Sliding scale tuition ($30.00-$900 per session). Sessions held at Ring Mountain Day School campus in Mill Valley due to construction at MCDS. For info/ app. email beyondborders@mcds.org or www.summer.mcds.org & click Beyond Borders.   415-927-5973

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BLUE STAR MUSIC CAMP: Four one-week camps! 7/14-18, 7/21-25, 7/28-8/1 & 8/4-8/8, San Anselmo Playhouse. M-F, 10AM-3PM. Curriculum: Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Stagecraft & Stage Presence. Format: Performance driven & oriented. Blues, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Rock ‘n Roll. Faculty: All long-time touring pros. Ages: 13-18; $750 p/week, scholarships avail. Required Audition Appts. (Sign up by e-mail in advance.) Audition appointment dates: March 15th or April 26th @ Sweetwater Station (formerly Larkspur Café Theatre) 500 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur. 10AM-3PM. Scholarships available. Register online @ www.Bluestarmusiccamps.com        1-877-331-7827

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CAMP DOODLES: K - 1st & 2nd - 6th grade; Offering two fun summer day camps. One designed specifically for entering Kindergarten & 1st graders. The other exciting camp, just for the 2nd-6th graders. Each week filled with group games, arts & crafts projects, theme days, sports, songs, skits, science, cooking, story-time, swimming, ice cream days, karaoke, summer BBQ’s, scavenger hunts, local bike trips, Legos, photography, Fun Factor, bounce castles, rock walls, face painting, water balloon tosses & more. The 2nd-6th graders may participate in weekly field trips to cool places like Marine World, Bowling Alleys, Ice Skating, The Exploratorium, Scandia, Q-Zar, Fisherman’s Wharf & more!  Camp is held at Strawberry Point School. June 23-Aug 15, 7:15AM-6PM.  Buy “Use Anytime Drop In Days” or register for entire weeks at a time. Space limited and camp has reached enrollment every year. ACA Accredited Camp! Visit www.campdoodles.com 415-388-4FUN(4386)

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CAMP EDVENTURE MORE! A Marin-favorite camp featuring hands-on activities for entering K-5th graders designed by the Bay Area’s best kid museums: Exploratorium, California Academy of Sciences, Zeum, Museum of Childrens Art and the YMCA. Campers receive a delicious healthy lunch daily, FREE museum passes & exclusive discounts, 1:8 camper to staff ratios plus wacky camp songs, games and science facts. Also check out our NEW Animation sessions (incoming 3rd-5th graders only) that feature themes like Grub Town, Clay Kingdom and Critterville! Week-long sessions, June 23-Aug 8th. Locations: Neil Cummins Elementary (Corte Madera), Wade Thomas Elementary (San Anselmo) & Ring Mountain Day School (Mill Valley). Enrollment: Entering Grades K-5.  M-F, 9AM-3PM. AM & PM Ext. care avail. Reg. fee: $379/week. Price includes a hot Kid Chow lunch every day. For big savings & more info visit www.edventuremore.com                  415-731-MORE (6673)

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EDVENTURE TECH: Entering 5th-9th graders dig this new digital music, movies and animation camp featuring projects designed by the Bay Area’s premiere technology and arts organizations Zeum and the Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC)! Themed weeks include Hip Hop Beats-create an album featuring original rhymes, loops and liner notes; Digital Movie Making-write, direct, produce, edit and star in an original short film; 2-D Animation-make comic strip characters literally run off the page; 3-D Clay Animation Comics-design a clay hero and make it come to life in a unique animated short. Daily time to hang out with friends and staff as well as outdoor recreation activities. Weekly sessions: June 23-July 25. Enrollment open through June 1st, 2008. Camp runs M-F, 8:45AM-3:30PM. LOCATION: Kent Middle School, 250 Stadium Way, Kentfield. www.edventuretech.com   415-731-MORE(6673)

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CIRCUS CENTER SUMMER CIRCUS DAY CAMP: Ten one-week sessions,  M - F,  9AM –3PM, June 16 – Aug. 22. Children ages 7-15 are encouraged to explore the circus arts: acrobatics, clowning, juggling, flying trapeze, trampoline, stiltwalking, aerial arts and much more. Five sessions culminate in performances for family and friends. $240 - $250 / week, discounted rates for multiple weeks and additional siblings. 755 Frederick St., San Francisco, 94117.  www.circuscenter.org   415-759-8123

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CAMP GALILEO: NEW TO MARIN! Voted “Best Camp for Kids” in Bay Area Parent and “Best of the Bay” in SF Magazine, we combine art, science and outdoor programming with fun camp traditions to create a summer day camp experience kids in pre-K-ent. 5th graders love. With its highly talented staff, our curriculum is developed in partnership w/ The Tech Museum of Innovation, de Young Museum and Klutz. Themes include Shape It, Sculpt It!  & Amusement Park Science, Psychedelic ‘60s & Space Explorers, Ancient Egypt & Crime Solver Scientists. Featuring three-wk program w/ options to sign up for one or two-wk. sessions, (part-day options for Kindergartners.) Scholarships avail.  M-F, 9AM-3PM plus ext. care. June 16-Aug. 8 at 19 Bay Area locations.  To enroll & learn more, visit www.campgalileo.com 1-800-854-3684

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COASTAL CAMP: Every day at Coastal Camp is an opportunity for adventure and discovery in the outdoors. Find the place where play and learning meet by combining marine and coastal ecology with hands-on activities, crafts, and hikes exploring the Marin Headlands.  Located just minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and offering week-long sessions for students entering grades 1-9 from 6/16-8/22. Transportation is available.  Register at www.CoastalCamp.org  415-332-6961

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DAVE FROMER’S 27th ANNUAL SOCCER CAMPS:  Summer Sessions for boys & girls ages 5-13; all levels, beginning-advanced. Featuring a top professional coaching staff and an emphasis on skill development & fun! Summer day camp sessions are offered weekly throughout the summer with sites in Southern, Central & Northern Marin, San Francisco, and North Lake Tahoe. Camp hours are M-F, 9AM- 3PM. Extended supervision is available 8-9AM & 3-6PM at some sites. Swimming available in Mill Valley & Marinwood. Additional programs: coaching clinics & referee clinics.  www.davefromersoccer.com    415-383-0320

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DEVIL’S GULCH RANCH CAMP: Leave the city for the experience of a lifetime at a working farm located in California’s North Coast wine country that produces fine meats, vegetables, grapes, and quarter horses. Children learn by participating in processes that bring us from eggs to meat, wool to yarn, seeds to harvest. Choices include: sheep, swine, poultry, rabbit & equine sciences; gardening & viticulture; mechanics; blacksmithing; tanning buckskins; plant dyes; making fire with friction; making soap from milk & special projects. We love play and adventure,  including horseback riding, nature discovery, rappelling, swimming, archery & more.      www.devilsgulchranch.com    415-662-1099

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doodlebug’s CAMP CREATIVE 2008: Imagination at Play in Marin:  Weekly camps provide fun & enriching learning experiences, designed to build your child’s skills and creative confidence. June 16-20: Morning Art Adventures (Ages 4-6) 10–12noon ($100) & Pottery (Ages 7-12) 2-5PM, ($150). June 23-27: Pottery (Ages 7-12) 10–1PM and 2-5PM ($150). June 30–July 3: Art Adventures (Ages 4-6) 10-12noon ($80); Clay, Mosaic & Recycled Art (Ages 7-12)  2-5PM ($120). July 7-11: Clay, Mosaic & Recycled Art (Ages 4-6) 10-12 noon ($100). Pottery (Ages 7-12) 2-5PM ($150). July 14-18: Sewing, Knitting & Felting (Ages 6+) 10-1PM ($150). Sewing & Fashion Design (Ages10+) 2-5PM ($150). July 21-25: Art Adventures (Ages 4-6) 10-12noon ($100). Extreme Art Adventures (Ages 7-12) 2-5PM ($50). July 28-Aug 1: Art Adventures (Ages 4-6)  10-12noon ($100). Pottery (Ages 7-12)  2-5PM ($150). Aug. 4-8: Sewing, Knitting & Felting (Ages 6+) 10-1PM ($150). Sewing & Fashion Design (Ages 8+) 2-5PM ($150). Aug 11-15: Art Adventures (Ages 4-6) 10-12noon ($100). Pottery (Ages 7-12) 2-5PM ($150).    Enroll. limited to 12 (mornings), 16 (afternoons)  Materials included. Email kidartistry@aol.com  www.doodlebugmarin.com 415-456-5989

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DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA: Our Sports Camps are your one-stop destination for summer fun, with half-day and all-day offerings for kids of all ages and ability levels: 21 all-day Recreational (7-12 years) Camps in Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Lacrosse, Soccer, Golf, Multi-Sports and Cheer* 9 half-day Competitive (13 years +) Camps in Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Lacrosse and Soccer.  Also offering four half-day Recreational 'Swim & Games' camps for Parents and their Children (3-6 years). Held at Dominican University, San Rafael.
For info. or to register: www.DominicanCamps.com  415-482-3500

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FASTFORWARD ADVENTURE REPORTERS CAMP: Visit the SF Giants, the F.B.I., Infineon Raceway, LucasFilm, Pixar  & more! Assemble & create your own magazine  @ Intel Computer Clubhouse, San Rafael. Students conduct four interviews per week, developing interviewing & writing skills, learning that “listening to someone else can change your life.” Photography, digital video, computer animation & web-building skills in a project-based learning, fun camp! Class: 20 students p/week Teacher/ Student ratio: 1/6. Five sessions: Three 1-wk 9AM-3PM sessions: June 16-20,  June  23-27 & July 7-11. M-F. (Fee: $575) Two 9AM-NOON. Broadcast Journalism Sessions, July 14-18 & 21-25 ($300)                                             Email: wmacleod@marin.k12.ca.us   
www.fastforwardweb.com       415-272-3569

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FUTURE FILMMAKER WORKSHOPS:   We’ll take the mystery out of movie making. In one week you will write, direct, film, act in and edit your own movie. All levels welcome. Located in Mill Valley, 4th-10th grades, June 23-Aug 22, M-F, 9AM-5PM. $585 includes materials, lunch, and a DVD of finished movie. Limited space avail., so sign up today and receive our early registration discount.   www.futurefilmmaker.com   415-331-8823

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KIDS ON CAMERA TV/FILM ACTING DAY CAMP: Lights, camera, action, & fun! Ages 4-18. 27th year. Take one week or more. Every week is different. Award winning. Learn acting/audition skills for TV and film. Improve communication skills & confidence.  Credentials. Comedy, circus skills, film acting, character commercials w/costumes, voiceover, improvisation & photo modeling. June/July/Aug. Age 6-9 & 10-14, 9:30AM-3PM. Excare 8AM-6PM. Marin: Downtown San Rafael/Saint Raphael School. San Francisco: Zion Lutheran School, 9th Ave near Geary St. East Bay camps TBA. One-day weekend workshops yr. round. Teen Internships for age 16+.  Success stories incl. speech tournament winners & student’s cast in Disney Films & Nickelodeon. $260 - 360. Director, Judy Berlin. Free newsletter.  www.kids-on-camera.com 415-440-4400

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LIVE OAKES THEATER CAMP: "The kids felt proud and valued." Novato & Napa. 2-week day camps, M-F, 9-3PM, July & Aug (TBD). Nurturing the confidence and creativity of each child since 1994!  Mornings include theater games and fun classes in acting, singing, improv and stage combat. Afternoons, we rehearse for our final performance! Directors Michael and Renee Oakes are experienced professionals and inspiring coaches. $500($8/hr), $100 multi-child discount. To read recommendations or register, visit www.liveoakes.com 707-643-7819

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MARIN DANCE THEATER SUMMER DANCE : Offering programs for 3 year-olds to 19 years of age. ELEMENTARY DIVISION: Ballet for Ballerinas 3 - 6 years of age. Saturday mornings: July 12th, 19th, 26th, August 2nd and 9th. Experience ballet class with Marin Dance Theatre’s Senior Dancers. Explore movement to classical music, play fantasy and dance games and enjoy building friendships with our lovely dancers. Performing Arts Alive 7 - 11 years of age. Three sessions: (9:30am - 2:00pm) June 16th - 20th, June 23rd - 27th and June 30th - July 2nd. Fun and interactive programs which include ballet, jazz, choreography, arts and crafts and dance history. There will be a performance at the completion of each week. Dance Club available for those needing care after the program! One Week Performance Workshop 7 - 11 years of age. August 4th - August 8th (with a performance on August 9th). Spend the week preparing to participate in SUMMERFEST 2008. Performance: Saturday, August 9th 1:00 & 5:00pm at the Marin Jewish Community Center. JUNIOR DIVISION: Three Week SummerDance 9-12 years* July 21st - August 9th (3 days per week) Four Week SummerDance 10-12 years* July 14th - August 9th (4 days per week). The Junior Division Programs include Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Contemporary, Jazz and Rehearsals.
All dancers will perform in SUMMERFEST 2008 on August 9th, at the Marin Jewish Community Center. SENIOR DIVISION: Five Week SummerDance 12 - 19 years* See our website for more information on the Senior Division: www.mdt.org . ADULT/TEEN DIVISION: Nancy Gallenson continues her very popular Adult/Teen Program throughout the summer. Classes offered at Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Levels. Marin Dance Theatre, one St. Vincent Drive, San Rafael. E-mail: info@mdt.org www.mdt.org 415- 499-8891

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MARIN HORIZON SUMMER CAMP: Six weeks of fun for all children, ages  3-8 yrs. Age 3: Gymnastics lessons taught by the accredited Spinners Gymnastics team. Age 4: Daily Swimming lessons at Homestead Pool ! (next door)  Ages 5-7: Free Swim at the pool, and  a Capoeira lesson (a beautiful Brazilian Martial Art/Dance form).  Summer teachers are Marin Horizon year-round teachers with ECE units with a  8:1 student-teacher ratio.  Activities include: dress-up days, soccer, arts & crafts, music, nature hikes, drama, cookouts, off-campus nature walks & field trips.  9AM-3PM, w/ ext. care until 5:30PM. 1/2 day option avail. for 3-yr. olds. Flexible sign-up lets you choose days you want.  June 23rd - Aug 1st.  Marin Horizon School, 305 Montford Ave. in Mill Valley.  Call for brochure or email rrajput@marinhorizon.org  Check out our website at   www.marinhorizon.org.   Info, call...415-388-8408   ex 224

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MARIN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY summer camps: We make Shakespeare fun!  Ages 5 to 7, 8 to 12 and teenagers.  Two and three week sessions June 16 - August 15 in Ross, San Rafael and Novato.  Also check out our popular Tennis/Drama camp July 21 - August 8.   www.marinshakespeare.org   415-499-4487

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MARIN THEATRE COMPANY SUMMER CAMPS: Offering four full-day theatre training programs for students in grades 2 - 12, culminating in fully-produced performances open to the public on MTC’s stages. Classes include improvisation, musical theatre, dance, playwriting, and acting techniques. Camps are M-F, 10AM–5PM. Costs include T-shirt, DVD of performance & comp tickets to the show. YOUTH MUSICAL CAMP is performing THE STINKY CHEESE MAN | Based on the book by Jon Scieska [Grades 2-6] in both the June 23 – July 13 and July 14 – Aug 3 slots [$1000/per child]; TEEN MUSICAL CAMP is performing INTO THE WOODS [Grades 7-12] from June 23 – July 20 [$1300/per child]; TEEN CAMP 2 is a ONE-ACT FESTIVAL [Grades 7-12] from July 21 – Aug 17 [$1300/per child]. (Full & Partial Scholarships Available) 397 Miller Ave, Mill Valley.    www.marintheatre.org/conservatory       415-388-5200X3310

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MEGA GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMPS: Fun for boys & girls, ages 5 & up! Offers 9 weekly sessions, beginning June 16th. We have a large, fully equipped facility w/ all Olympic events incl. tumble track & trampoline. Children grouped according to age & ability, will be introduced to all apparatus. Group games & activities, nutritious snacks & Olympic Fridays! M-F, 12-3:30PM. Cost: $245 p/session.
www.megagymnastics.com              415-257-MEGA

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MT. TAM BIKES CAMP: A five-day camp for novice to expert mountain bikers ages 8-14. Located in Mill Valley where the sport was born, our custom-tailored sessions will explore the world-renowned trails of Marin and Sonoma counties. Come explore the outdoors while learning bike handling skills, maintenance, trail etiquette and ecology. We will ride new trails each day in a fun non-competitive environment while teaching you to be a safe, conscientious and self-reliant cyclist. We offer 10 sessions from June 9 until August 22 (except the 4th of July week). www.mt.tambikes.com To register, contact 415-389-1900

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OPERATION C.H.E.F. COOKING DAY CAMP:  Cook with top chefs and prepare restaurant-quality food with fresh, healthy ingredients!  Go behind the scenes at a local farm.  Star in your own public access TV cooking show.  Create your own Top Secret Cook Book.  Crack the code to good nutrition and become an agent for nutritional change! Ages 10-15.  July 7-11 & July 14-18 only- limited availability.  9AM-3PM at The Generation Chefs Cooking School at The MYC in downtown San Rafael.  $360 + $35 materials fee. www.operationchef.com   415-472-7905 

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OSHER MARIN JCC  CAMP KEHILLAH: Ages 3-15. Traditional day camp includes music, drama, swimming, arts & crafts, sports, nature & Judaic culture. Field trips & overnights. Adventure teen programs w/ camping, whitewater rafting, Yosemite, Santa Cruz, beaches & more. One week specialty camps -Mad Science, Lego engineering, Cooking, Sports and Performing Arts.  Dates: 6/23-8/22 w/ 1 and 2 week options. Camp fees average $275p/wk. Ext. care avail. 8-9:30AM & 3:30-6PM. Transportation from Marin & San Francisco.  New this year: online registration discount! 200 North San Pedro Rd, San Rafael.
Visit www.marinjcc.org             415-444-8055

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THE PLANET: Drop-in Summer Kids’ Place, a fun neighborhood kids club, at the seaplane airport in Mill Valley. Our happy, long-term dedication and near-zero staff turnover produces the best fun, learning, and socialization. Kids direct their own time. State-of-the-art hand-tool woodshop, best bead-jewelry shop with old fashioned neighborhood fun. Freedom to do nothing, many award-winning projects. Large outdoor yards w/trees, grass, right on our beautiful Bay. Ages 5-1/2 & up. M-F, 8:30AM-6PM starting June 19th.  www.kidsheadquarters.org  415-331-8373

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ROCO SUMMER DANCE STUDY: June 23-August 8. Classes offered for all levels and ages Toddler thru Teen. Hip Hop, Jazz. Modern, Ballet, Breakdancing, Afro-Brazilian, Choreography & more..  Weekly day camps and classes M-F for the recreational to serious dancer. www.rocodance.com   415-388-6786

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SAN DOMENICO SUMMER PROGRAMS: SportsKids, basketball, volleyball, horseback riding, woodworking, art intensives, nature immersions, music, and Legos! June 9-Aug 15. Grades K-12. Our 500 acre campus of rolling hills in San Anselmo provides the ideal setting for summer fun and exploration! Optional weekly lunch, swimming, and extended care.         Register online at www.sandomenico.org           415-258-1944

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SAUSALITO YACHT CLUB SUMMER SAILING PROGRAM 2008: Learn to sail & meet friends at this exciting summer camp!  Lots of time in boats & on the water! Courses for all levels, beginning June 16-June 27, June 30-July 11, July 21-Aug 1, Aug 4-15.  Girls & boys 9-17. M-F, 9AM-4PM, for 2 weeks. Wet suit required.    Call Peggy@415-332-7400

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SLIDE RANCH FARM CAMP: Explore everything from chicken coops to tidepools! Experience farm adventures in a nurturing, healthy environment at the ocean's edge. Milk a goat, collect eggs from chickens, plant a seed, spin wool and end the week with a Slide Ranch-style Farmer's Market! Week-long day camps. Ages 5-12.  Junior Camp Counselors ages 13-18.        www.slideranch.org              415-381-6155.

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STEVE & KATE'S CAMP: Since 1980. Three locations: San Anselmo, Kentfield & Mill Valley. Campers choose activities such as filmmaking in high definition, horseback riding, karaoke, soccer in an inflatable stadium, rock climbing on a 30 foot wall, ceramics on pottery wheels, tennis, knitting with bamboo needles, music recording in a professional vocal booth, jewelry making and pie throwing, all good for your child's resumé. Buy 1 - 44 days per child and use them anytime. Custom organic lunch and snacks included. Grades:  K - 7. June 16-Aug 22 (Check website for dates at each site) www.steveandkate.com       415-389-KIDS

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STUDIO 333 SUMMER YOUTH ART CAMP:  Fine art instruction for kids ages 5-13.  Week-long day camps beginning June 16, July 7, July 21 & Aug 11. Sessions sell out. Enroll early. 333 Caledonia, Sausalito, CA. 94965.  Visit www.studio333.info            415-331-8272

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SUPER TECH 2008–ADVENTURES IN TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY CAMP: Join this exciting camp that guides children in making incredible tech projects at Saint Mark’s School in San Rafael for incoming 5th-7th graders.  Awesome classes included in each of our two-week sessions :  Aircrafts-Hot Air Balloons; scientific principles, blueprints & interactive simulations. Clay Animation; script writing, digital editing & video production.  Robotics; computer programming & robot missions. Rocketry; rocket design, rocket launches. A Tech Field Trip and a special Water Fun Day; lunch program option. Come and excel using today’s technology at SUPER TECH. Session I:  June 17-27 & Session II:  June 30-July 11.   Hours:  9AM-3PM.  Call for brochure.  415-472-8000 X 2071

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ARTS IN ACTION 2008: Where Theater & Art Inspire the Young: A camp that combines Theater and Art for a fun packed summer at Saint Mark’s School in San Rafael.  Incoming 1st-4th graders will enjoy Dramatic Arts by showcasing a special production of “James and The Giant Peach”.   Follow James’ extraordinary adventure from England to America.   Enjoy acting and singing to this award winning story. Also,Visual Arts including set designing, costumes, and props. Ceramics, painting, tie-dying and candle making, will be also be offered as special individual projects.  All in all, a wonderful opportunity to explore the Arts to its fullest.  ARTS in ACTION will have a special Water Fun Day & lunch program option.  Session I: June 17-27 & Session II: June 30-July 11. 9AM-3PM. Call for brochure. www.saintmarksschool.org  415-472-8000 X 2071

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TOTAL GOLF ADVENTURES:  Week long OFF-COURSE summer camps beginning 6/23 at various locations throughout Marin.  Ages 5-13 welcome to learn the game of golf from our experienced TGA Pros.  TGA turns any field into a golf-learning center.  Games and contests will focus on swing development, practice drills, and good golf behavior (etiquette).  All equipment provided.  Campers will receive T-shirts and tee prizes.  For info & schedules, go to www.totalgolfadventures.com  415-599-9478

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WILLOW TREE STABLES HORSE CAMP: in Novato operates Monday – Friday from 9AM-4PM. Each weekly session includes daily riding lessons in the arena and out on the trail.  Our experienced staff teaches safe, responsible ways of caring for horses in a well-supervised ranch environment.  We strive to develop a love for horses that will last a lifetime! Visit www.willowtreestables.com   415-897-8212

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SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS IN MARIN

BELVEDERE-TIBURON RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Home of the famous Angel Island Day Camp! Paradise Park Camp, Action Adventure Camp & pre-kinder camps also available. Specialty camps include Paintball Camp, Sea Camp, Challenger British Soccer Camp, Marin Scholastic Chess Camp, Golf & Tennis Camps. Serving ages 3.5 – 15. One week sessions June 16 - Aug 22; full & half day camps. Age-based outdoor summer day camps w/ emphasis on tradition & authentic camp experiences. Tradition with attitude!  www.btrecreation.org  415-435-4355

CORTE MADERA PARKS & RECREATION SUMMER PLAYGROUND: A drop in program for kids ages 5-12 (birth certificate required for 5 year olds). Town Park open from June 23-Aug 15, San Clemente open June 30-Aug 8. Both sites operate M-F, 7:30AM to 7PM (SHARP)!  Children welcome to join the fun anytime during playground hours at both locations. Activities include games, theme days, field trips, nature walks & more! At the end of summer we have a sleepover in the park. Children bring  lunch if at camp during lunchtime (12:00) and a snack if he/she will be dropped of early in the morning. Town Park will be closed 7/3 and 7/4 for the Fourth of July celebration.  San Clemente will be closed 7/4. Marin County residents and early registrants receive a program discount!  For registration forms, visit www.ci.corte-madera.ca.us   415-927-5072

LARKSPUR RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Larkspur Art 'n Sport Camp 2008! We’re baaaaack!  Join us for fun, games and friends in Piper Park!  The Larkspur Art ‘n Sport camp is geared to younger children who love to play & create.  Children have the ability to join activity groups with others their age.  Each child will be given a choice of 2 or 3 sporting or art activities to participate in.  It’s the choice of your child that counts! Campers  bring a sack lunch, water bottle and wear sunscreen.  Our staff will provide a fun snack each afternoon. Dates: Session I: June 16–20; Session II: June 23–27; Session III: June 30–July 3; Session IV: July 7–11; Session V: July 14–18; Session VI: July 21–25. 10AM-4PM at Piper Park, 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur. Cost: $125/wk.  (Incl. T-shirt); $100/wk. for Session III (incl. T-shirt). $35/day drop-in; Ages: 5–10 yrs.; Instructors:  Art 'n Sport Staff. Offer Before- and After-Care.  Before-Care: 8-10AM  & After-Care:4-5:30PM.           Visit    www.ci.larkspur.ca.us/3051.html      415-927-6746

MILL VALLEY PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. SUMMER PROGRAM 2008: Kids Pre-K to Teen can have a “Cool Summer” jam-packed with fun all summer long! New specialty camps & exciting themes!! Jr. Explorers Camp (K. & 1st graders) & Adventure Quest Camp (2nd-6th graders) have a new theme every week; Register for 1-week or drop-in for your favorite day, ext. care avail. Themed weeks filled with craft projects, sports, field trips, games, swimming, songs, silliness & FUN!  Summer Enrichment is back! Cool Off with Splash Camp: Includes swim lessons & all types of water fun.  Sports & specialty camps: SK8, Mad Science, flag football, volleyball, tennis, baseball, basketball, multi-sport, theatre & more!  Opportunities for teens including our CIT program, Camp Road Warriors & Skate Camp. Lots of choices for the Pre-K kids too. Family Fun Nights & Movies in the Park make this a COOL Summer for everyone. View our Spring/Summer Activities Guide at www.millvalleycenter.org or pick up a copy at the Community Center.             415-383-1370

ROSS  RECREATION:  Summer Adventure Camp begins 6/16-7/25 with all other camps beginning 6/23-7/25. One week sessions at Kent Middle School. SUMMER SAFARI: Preschool Camp for 3-4 years: Arts, Crafts, water play and much more! 9AM-1PM.  DISCOVERY CAMP: for children entering K: Discover nature, explore arts and crafts, play-acting, sports and lots of fun!  9AM-1PM. CAMP IMAGINE: for ages 6-9 years: Yoga, Art, Science, nature, sports, a field trip once a week and a special guest performer (puppets, storytellers, magicians etc) are just a few of the fun activities planned. 9AM-1PM. TOP GUN: for ages 7-12 years: Calling all athletes! Sports all day; ones you know and some we've invented! We'll travel to the A's, Giants and the waterslides. 9AM-1 or 3PM SUMMER ADVENTURES: ages 9-14 years: Jean Marc will transport you to a new adventure everyday! From beach to mountain, waterparks to safari's, Angel Island, Great America, 6 Flags, and overnights-a few of the fantastic trips your child will LOVE! 9AM-3PM w/some 5PM days.  Email: rossrec@ross-school.net   www.rossrecreation.org    415.453.6020

SAN ANSELMO RECREATION SUMMER CAMPS: A variety of programs for 10 weeks, ages 3-16. Parkside Preschool Summer Camp: State-licensed for kids ages 2.9-5 to make friends and learn crafts. Camp KinderKool (incoming K): 3-wk program taught by Ross Valley school teachers at each of our 3 campuses. Cubbies Camp: A weekly themed-based camp for ages 5-8, w/ games, sports, swimming, inflatable waterslides, arts & crafts, songs, skits & play time at Memorial Park.  Ross Valley Rascals Camp (ages 8-12): Many local field trips, games, crafts, weekly special events & play time on our fields. Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) Program: Enhanced for ages 13-16, includes specific training program with opportunities to assist campers in our Cubbies Camp & Ross Valley Rascals.  Summer Shorts Program at White Hill Middle School (4th-8th graders) offering cooking, drama & Spanish, photography, guitar, ceramics, hip hop dance & poetry. Also, other specialty camps this summer including Icamp with Children's Technology Workshop, Mad Science Camp, Lego camp, and sports camps. For info,  www.townofsananselmo.org/recreation    415-258-4640        

SAN RAFAEL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT:  Live Life Locally and join us for a fun-filled summer!  New camps & some of your favorites for youth ages 3-14. Check out our Good Times Camps: Camp Lemonade: Children ages 3-5 explore, learn & make new friends at a first camp experience held at the beautiful Falkirk Mansion! Camp Blast-Off: Kids ages 6-10 will have a “BLAST” with our maze of activities, trips, arts & crafts, sports, games, an overnight on Mount Tam!  Outdoor Adventures is a great way for younger teens (11-14) to discover the unique features of the Bay Area. New experiences from sea kayaking and rock climbing to WaterWorld USA and Marine World & overnight camp-outs!  We also have a variety of specialty camps including:  Z-Experience Fishing Camp, Lego Engineering, Positive Skateboard Experience Camp, Camp of the Arts, Skyhawks Sports, Robotics, IES Spanish Language Camps, Dixie Sports & so much more!         www.cityofsanrafael.org    415-485-3333

STRAWBERRY RECREATION DISTRICT: Check out cool & zany fun for the summer! Strawberry Day Camp: Week-long sessions 6/23-8/22 for youth entering 1st-6th Grades. Theme weeks, swimming fun, arts & crafts, sports, games, outings, karaoke, climbing wall, special events, music, special 'Kids Late Night Party' & more! Optional before & after ext. hours available & optional Swim Lessons! Camp Counselor-In-Training (CIT) Program: For 7th-9th Graders: Fun way to learn basic job skills. Junior Tennis Day Camp: Wk.-long sessions 6/23-8/22. Ages 6-15 years. New & continuing players progress at own level: Basic skills, structured drills, skill-based games, ball machine workouts, goal-oriented matches & fun! Summer Swim Lessons: Group  lessons. 10 months-teen. 7 skill levels.   http://strawberry.marin.org/  Call Joy Murphy @ 415-383-6494

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RESIDENT CAMPS

CAMP SOULAJULE - “Adventures in Nature”: Walker Creek Ranch is the home for this residential camp operated by the Marin County Office of Education. Activities include swimming, canoeing, wildlife observation, fishing, animal husbandry, archery, pottery, hiking, mask making, organic gardening, solar cooking, an all day beach trip, campfire, skit night, night hike & barn boogie. Three 5-day overnight & one 4-day overnight (6/30-7/3) programs offered for ages 8-12 from 6/30-7/25.  To  download a brochure: www.WalkerCreekRanch.org        415-491-6602

CAMP WINNARAINBOW: Circus & Performing Arts overnight camp with a multicultural focus. Coed, ages 7-14 yrs. Offering drama, play production, trapeze, juggling, unicycle, stilt walking, gymnastics, dance, magic, music, clowning & art. Lake with a 350-foot waterslide, & lodging in canvas tepees. Dates: Mid-June—August. One and two-week sessions that end with a grand performance. In Mendocino County. 1301 Henry St., Berkeley, 94709.  www.campwinnnarainbow.org  510-525-4304 

CCCYO CAMP: Nestled on 216 acres of coastal redwood groves near the quaint town of Occidental, California, CYO Camp provides a positive summer camp experience where youth are encouraged to have fun the old fashioned way. Bay Area campers of all faiths have a playful and challenging summer adventure amongst the towering Sonoma redwoods, while also developing self-worth, team-building skills, and an appreciation for nature.   Join us! www.cyocamp.org  707-874 -0200

GOLD ARROW CAMP: Children need a break from society’s pressure to grow up too fast and excel in everything.  At Gold Arrow Camp, boys & girls ages 6-14 enjoy rustic living and nightly campfires without the distractions of TV & computers in a beautiful lakeside setting.  Since 1933, children and adults have returned year after year because of the feeling of tradition, community, and belonging that they experience. In our structured program of over 20 non-competitive water sports and traditional activities, campers are encouraged to try new things, build their skills, and take risks.  The result is improved confidence and perseverance.  Sessions run  1-4 weeks, June-Aug. Huntington Lake, Sierra National Forest.  ACA Accredited. www.goldarrowcamp.com  800-554-2267

MOUNTAIN CAMP: Outdoor adventure on a Sierra mountain lake. One and two-week sessions. Mountain bikes, windsurfing, backpacking, gymnastics, sailing, ropes course, archery, video production, etc. Boys & girls, ages 8-15 years. ($1,200/1-week sessions; $2,200/2-week sessions, June 15-Aug. 23) 3717 Buchanan St., # 300, San Francisco, CA 94123.  www.mountaincamp.com       415-351-CAMP (2267)

OXBOW SUMMER ART CAMP 08: “No Lanyards Made Here.” Two residential art immersion camps, for kids ages 14-16 who can’t get enough ART. Session 1: SERIOUS ART–SERIOUS FUN: (June 27–July 13) explores drawing, painting, sculpture, fabrication and digital & B&W darkroom photography.    Session 2: MORE ART–MORE FUN: (July 20–Aug 6) includes all the media in the first camp and adds digital film-making, children's book-making, comics and stop-motion animation. IN BOTH CAMPS, after learning some fundamentals in each media, students design a large project in the medium of their choice. The goal is to nurture each camper’s creativity & enhance their art skills in a non-competitive, non-judgmental, fun environment with fellow like-hearted art "geeks". No prior experience, talent or portfolio needed. Just a desire to jump in, try new things and see what happens.  www.NoLanyardsCamp.org 707-255-6000

POINT REYES SUMMER CAMP: Near Limantour Beach in Point Reyes National Seashore; Kids and Teens explore! Nature Science Camp is 4-6 days (overnight camp) of fun, magic and discovery for kids ages 7-16. Tidepooling, hiking, crafts, mudflats, wildlife & more. Ages 7-9 from Aug 4-7; ages 9-11 from June 23-27 & July 28-Aug 1; Ages 10-12 for June 30-July 4, July 7-11 & July 14-18. Adventure Camp is a six-day camp for teenagers 13-16 (8/10-8/15) featuring a four-day backpacking trip. Each group includes 12 teens, one field naturalist and two counselors. Costs range from $449 to $699. E-mail: summercamp@ptreyes.org                                        www.ptreyes.org             .415-663-1224

WONDER VALLEY FAMILY CAMP: A series of two fabulous week-long sessions for the entire family to share a memorable vacation. A fun place to come together, make new friends and create a summer tradition. For 20 years, we’ve provided the ultimate family camp vacation. Located in the beautiful foothills of Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks, we cater to families from all over the world. Choose from over 50 activities; 53 private spacious guest rooms w/individually controlled A/C units, wall-to-wall carpet and private bathrooms. Many rooms have  walk-in closets, dual vanities and sleep six people comfortably. Highly-trained staff is available to entertain infants through grandparents.        Visit www.wondervalleyfamilycamp.com                                                                              For a Brochure/video, call                               1-800-821-2801

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