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2013 Kids Summer Camp Guide for Menlo Park-Atherton Families

It's almost summer--time to start exploring summer camp options for your kids. Check out these great local camps.

It's hard to believe that summer is almost here. That measn it's time to start exploring options for summer camps for kids!

Luckily, there is still time to get your kids into a great camp and possibly even score a discount on registration.

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.

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Great Local Camps to check out:

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

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

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Alan Margot's Champion Tennis Camps and Classes (4-14 years) Morning and afternoon tennis camps for juniors and "super juniors."

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

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

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

iD Tech Computer Camps (7-18 years) Computer programming, web design, iPhone app, or game design camps for summer. Full day & overnight programs

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

Digital Media Academy Summer Computer Camps (6-18 years) Digital photography, programming, robotics & more for young technology lovers. From beginners to advanced, everyone will have fun learning. 

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

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

Lekha Writing Camps and Classes (7-18 years) Think beyond the book! Creative writing camps that teach kids to love writing, from essays to poetry.

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

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

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

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

Mad Science Camps and Classes (5-12 years) Hands-on science, robotics, space, chemistry camps and more.  

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

Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation (8-18 years) Coaching, teaching, and nurturing young sailors. Beginners to advanced welcome.

Camp EdTech (10-13 years) Kids into video games? How about learning how to design their own this summer? Other digital media classes available too. 

 

For more Menlo Park summer camps and classes or Atherton summer camps and classes with schedules, reviews, enrollment, discounts and giveaways, check out ActivityHero.com

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