WCEF's Guide to Summer Camps 2018

Summer is just around the corner! Whether your child is interested in science, math, sports, or adventure, please consider those camps who give to your child's school through the Walnut Creek Education Foundation (WCEF).

For more information, visit wcsc.org.
Bricks 4 Kidz Lego® Summer Camps in Lafayette and Moraga
 
Bricks 4 Kidz Summer Camps seek to get kids to unplug, spark their imagination and inject some learning into their summer days!  With a wide range of themes from Jurassic park and Minecraft to Super Heroes and Pokémon, B4K's Lego camps have something for everyone. Kids will build B4K's own motorized Lego models and engage in lots of fun crafts as well.
 
We Build, We Learn, We Play...with Lego® Bricks! Come build with us!!  

Call (415) 518-7583 or click www.bricks4kidz.com/lamorinda-wc and sign up now!!
Adventure Day Camp

Adventure Day Camp is a traditional day camp for children ages 3-15 years old. In a low pressure, relaxed atmosphere, children gain confidence and skills in a wide range of camp activities, including arts, sports, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, tennis, horseback riding, archery, climbing, drama, music, hiking, overnight camping, and much more! Children are assigned to small groups with one adult Counselor and one assistant.  For children ages 3 & 4 that are not quite ready for the complete experience of ADC, we offer a preschool program. 
 
We have three sites: The Seven Hills School in Walnut Creek, The Dorris-Eaton School in San Ramon and Alamo.  For the Walnut Creek and San Ramon locations, we offer transportation serving:  Moraga, Orinda, Lafayette, Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, Livermore and the 680 Corridor from Martinez to Pleasanton. 
 
You can find Open House Dates and more information on our website:  www.adventuredaycamp.com
This summer, experience the power of authentic outdoor adventure.

Avid4 Adventure camps teach pre-K - 7th graders of all levels to climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive in the outdoors.
 
With help from our time-tested curriculum and insanely experienced instructors, we give campers solid skills and character-shaping confidence, launching them into a lifetime of empowering adventure.
 
Day camp locations in Mill Valley, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Oakland, Campbell, Burlingame, Moraga, and Pleasant Hill. Overnight camp locations in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado.
 
Learn more and sign up at www.avid4.com or call 800.977.9873.
Math Camp in Lafayette, Berkeley and Oakland
 
The Firecracker Math Summer Camp is for curious and challenge-loving kids from 6 to 16. The camp combines math classes in the morning followed by various fun activities in the afternoon such as cooking, exercises, magic, and art. Half day, math only, camps are available too. 
 
The morning lessons cover selected topics from number theory, algebra, geometry, combinatorics, graph theory, logic, the basics of computer science, and others. Instructions employ math games, math-based magic tricks, curious paradoxes, and contests to spark kids' interest and boost their skills and confidence in math.
 
No more than 12 kids in class.
 
For more information and to register go to: Firecracker Math
 
With questions email [email protected] or call 510.488.4556.
Gino's Soccer Academy
 
For over 20 years Gino's Soccer Academy has been serving the Bay Area by providing players and families a great soccer experience. We run 6 one-week programs during the summer for either Half Day (9-12) or Full Day (9-3pm) participants. Whether you are a beginner or advanced player we have a program that provides skill development and a positive learning environment. Each player will also receive a full soccer kit.
 
For more information visit our website at: ginossocceracademy.com, or email Tom Ginocchio at [email protected].
La Honda Music Camp

The Hayward La Honda Music Camp's mission is to inspire young people to achieve their best musically, to enjoy a great social/recreational experience, and to leave with memories for a lifetime. This is accomplished through an educational program of classes, concentrated rehearsal, performance, recreation and general camp life.

This is an 8 day residential camp in the redwoods. We are located at the San Francisco YMCA camp Jones Gulch in La Honda. We accept students entering the 6-12 grades. 

Camp dates are July 21-July 28, 2018. 

 Go to lahondamusiccamp.org for more information.
Wheel Kids Bicycle Club

Wheel Kids Bicycle Club is an exploration destination for kids! We offer three different bike riding camps for kids of all ages and skill level. From learning the basics of riding to more advanced like jumps, each week of camp is unique to the kids enrolled. We set loose weekly schedules to allow the kids to choose their explorations and destinations. Most weeks consist of playground fun, water fights, pool visits, art studio time, wherever the kids let their bikes take them. The older more advanced riders use BART to continue their exploration on bicycle.

Camp Hours: 8:30 am-4:00 pm; Extended Care available until 5:30 pm

Location: The Seven Hills School, Walnut Creek

For more information go to  wheelkids.com/walnut-creek/
Walnut Creek Education Foundation
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