1. Summer Computer Science Camp in Bay Area 湾区计算机科学夏令营
Santa Clara, CA

Visit Website:http://astarprogram.com/
astar[AT]accordeducation.org
2720 Sonoma Place
Santa Clara, CA 95051
United States

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp

SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP(S) OFFERED:
Computer Science Camp

CAMP FACILITIES: This is a day camp for interested students.

CAMP PROGRAMS & INFO:

Levels: There will be four levels at the camp: Programming, USACO Bronze, USACO Silver, and USACO Gold.

During the camp, adjustments can be made to the level (depending on space availability) if faculty and student agree that a different level would be more beneficial to the student.

Maximum capacity for each class is 16. Our small class size lets us have different learner groups in the same class (ex. beginner, inter, advanced). Each group may different topics and problems based on their level. We would like to maximize student potential so that we don’t limit student learning with lecturing-to-all style teaching. In this way, students can proceed on their own paces.

Curriculum: The students will be equipped with necessary background in lectures and trained with different types of problems to master various problem solving techniques. The classes are problem solving-based and the curriculum is aligned with USA Computing Olympiad (USACO). Lectures are given by A* Faculty and other instructors who have participation and/or training experience in national/internationals Olympiads such as USACO and International Olympiads in Informatics.

SESSION DATES/FEES: Summer CS Camp will be 7 days from July 29th to August 4th, 2013.

2. Summer Math Camp 数学夏令营
加利福尼亚州圣克拉拉

Website:http://astarprogram.org
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
United States

TYPE OF CAMP: Day or Resident

CAMPER AGES: 12+ Both residential and day camp options are available to students above 12 (in July). Younger students will be considered only when they have exceptional math skills and personal maturity.

TOTAL # OF CAMPERS: 100

TYPE OF CAMP: Both residential and day-camp options are available.

SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP(S) OFFERED:
Math

Summer Math Camp is a unique opportunity for interested and talented students to improve their math skills during summer time where students are guided and trained by utilizing national and international competitions in a fun and challenging environmen

CAMP LOCATION:Summer Math camp will be hosted at Santa Clara University (SCU). SCU is in the heart of the Silicon Valley, where major hi-tech companies such as Google and Apple are located. The university campus is very close to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. It takes only minutes to arrive at the campus from the airport.

CAMP FACILITIES: Residential students will be accommodated at the campus housing facilities.

3.Aadvanced Swim Camps
Triburon, CA 94920

Website:www.somaxsports.com/swimcamp.php
800-227-6629, 415-435-9880

4 Tara Hill Road
Triburon, CA 94920
United States

CAMPER AGES: 5-adult

TOTAL # OF CAMPERS: 10

TYPE OF CAMP: week-long

SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP(S) OFFERED:
Swim Camps

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Marin County just 10 minutes north of San Francisco.

CAMP FACILITIES: 25-yard heated Olympic size pool with adjoining hot tub

CAMP PROGRAMS & INFO: Since 1985, the only swim camps that teach parents how to teach their kids to swim like World Record holders using an inexpensive underwater video camera. Our swimmers have won 43 Gold Medals, state and national championships, and have set 11 World Records. Computer analysis of our swimmers at Colorado Springs showed that they doubled their peak hand force output in just five days.

Camp sessions during the week are 9 am -12 and 2-5 pm. Pool sessions include underwater videotaping and special drills to improve stroke efficiency. Most freestylers cut their stroke count in half. Dryland sessions include stroke, strength and flexibility analysis, Microfiber Reduction to increase flexibility beyond what stretching alone can do, and stretches and strength training exercises.

Each swimmer receives a 2500 yard workout to do at home after the camp, and a Somax Powerbelt to increase the strength and speed of hip rotation.

SESSION DATES/FEES:For a complete list of dates and fees, please see our swim camp web page at http://www.somaxsports.com/swimcamp.php

4.Academy by the Sea
Carlsbad, CA

Website:www.abts.com
760-434-7564
2605 Carlsbad Blvd.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
United States

CAMPER AGES: 8-17

TOTAL # OF CAMPERS: 300

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight

SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP(S) OFFERED:
Academic, Recreation, and Leadership Training

CAMP LOCATION: Located on the oceanfront Army and Navy Academy campus in beautiful Southern California.

CAMP FACILITIES: 24-hour health center, seven resident buildings, a library, computer lab, heated swimming pool, oceanfront recreation center, weight room, gymnasium, chapel, bookstore, canteen, campus store, athletic fields, dining services, and fully equipped classrooms and dormitories. Security and medical personnel are on campus twenty-four hours a day.

CAMP PROGRAMS & INFO: Academy by the Sea’s programming is designed to enrich each participant’s character through academic pursuits, recreational activities, and leadership training.

5.Aloha Beach Camp
West Hills, CA

Website:www.alohabeachcamp.com
(818) 932-4600
PO Box 5338
West Hills, CA 91308
United States

CAMPER AGES: 4-15

TOTAL # OF CAMPERS: 250/day

TYPE OF CAMP: Day camp, no sessions, sign up day by day.

SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP(S) OFFERED:
Adventure, surfing, jet skiing, boogie boarding, tubing, boating, fishing, kayaking, all aquatic sports.

CAMP LOCATION: Located on world famous Paradise Cove Beach and Zuma Beach in Malibu, California.

CAMP FACILITIES: Located on world famous Paradise Cove Beach and Zuma Beach in Malibu, California.

CAMP PROGRAMS & INFO: Learn to surf, boogie board, swim in the ocean and more at Aloha Beach Camp Summer Camp in Los Angeles. Aloha Beach Camp is LA’s most comprehensive aquatic sports day camp offering more than 200 safe and fun beach activities for kids and teens including surfing, boogie boarding, boating, tubing, jet skiing, wake boarding, ocean swimming lessons, beach ecology and more with daily transportation available throughout LA Check out our website at www.alohabeachcamp.com for more information.

SESSION DATES/FEES: Camp operates Monday-Friday for 10 weeks from June 17 – August 23. We don’t have any fixed sessions, so you can sign-up for camp day-by-day whenever you want with no fixed, advance or long-term session commitments. You can truly create your own camp schedule!

6.Bar 717 Ranch-Camp Trinity
Hayfork, California

Website:www.bar717.com
(530) 628-5992
Star Route Box 150
Hayfork, California 96041
United States

CAMPER AGES: 8-16 for Camp, 0-99 for Family Camp

TOTAL # OF CAMPERS: 120

TYPE OF CAMP: Resident, Family Camp, Facility rental

CAMP LOCATION: The Bar 717 Ranch is located in Northern California, 80 miles west of Redding, CA on 450 acres surrounded by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The Camp property consists of mountains and meadows, rivers and ponds for swimming and fishing, creeks for exploring, and miles of trails to discover on foot or on horseback.

CAMP FACILITIES: 24 cabins, indoor guest rooms and a outdoor covered eating area shaded by grand old oak trees. Miles of private river frontage, huge green pastures, and endless miles of wilderness to explore.

CAMP PROGRAMS & INFO: Today at the Bar 717 Ranch, the pioneer traditions of cooperation, resourcefulness, and respect for the land are the foundation for wholesome summers filled with fun and friendship, rewarding new experiences, and deep connection with nature. For more information, visit www.bar717.com.

SESSION DATES/FEES: 1St Session-June 16-29
2nd Session- June 30-July 13
3rd Session- July 14-27
4th Session- July 28- August 10
Family Camp-August 11-18

TUITION:
(Transportation costs not included)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Session (two weeks) ……$2650.00
Any two sessions (4 weeks)…..$5035.00
***Please ask about our other multiple session discounts***

Family Camp
Adult ……….$1035.00
Child 2-5 ……….$445.00
Child 12-17 ……….$745.00
Child 6-11 ……….$595.00

7.Cali Camp at Big Rock Ranch
Topanga, CA

Website:www.calicamp.com
(310) 455-0404
1717 Old Topanga Cyn. Rd.
Topanga, CA 90290
United States

CAMPER AGES: 3 to 14

TOTAL # OF CAMPERS: 200 – 500 per day

TYPE OF CAMP: Day

SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP(S) OFFERED:
Academics, Aerial Arts, Equestrian, Leadership, Mountain Biking, Skateboard, Sports (Tennis, basketball, soccer)

CAMP LOCATION: “We are located 7 miles East of the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Monica Mountains / beautiful Topanga, California on 21 acres. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos and videos.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our premier, 21 acre facility filled with shady oak trees and tree-lined streams. Cali Camp provides quality summer day camp experiences for children ages 3 to 14 featuring over 30 activities including swimming, adventure programs – ropes course and rock climbing, a newly renovated equestrian / riding program, aerial arts pavilion and a skateboard park with half pipe and a skating playground, daily swimming, gymnastics, martial arts, yoga, arts & crafts, creative dramatics, tennis, pickleball, off-road go-carts, bamboo forest, archery, playgrounds, playfields and much more.

CAMP PROGRAMS & INFO: Cali Camp also offers transportation with professional bus drivers. Our camp staff are the bus counselors and run our Bus Cup Challenge with fun activities, song contests and games for campers on their ride to camp. Lunch is available for purchase and we have a Snack Shack and Camp Shack with cool camp accessories available.

SESSION DATES/FEES: Cali Camp operates for 9 weeks beginning June 17th and ends August 16th. For complete fees and Special Events please check out our website at http://www.calicamp.com

8.California Ballet School Summer Dance Programs
San Diego, CA

Visit Website:http://californiaballetschool.org/
858-560-5676
4819 Ronson Ct
San Diego, CA 92111
United States

CAMPER AGES : 4 – 18

TYPE OF CAMP : Day

SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP(S) OFFERED:
Dance

CAMP LOCATION: Our summer dance program offers daily ballet classes, and depending on the workshop level, instruction in various styles of dance, pointe, variations, men’s class, partnering, and other enriching classes.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp takes place at the beautiful, multi-studio California Ballet School in Kearny Mesa, home of the California Ballet Company.

SESSION DATES/FEES: June 17-August 16.

9.Camp ARF
Walnut Creek, CA

Website:www.youth.arf.net/camp
925-296-3152
Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation
2890 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
United States

CAMPER AGES: grades 1-12

TOTAL # OF CAMPERS: Varies

TYPE OF CAMP: Day

SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP(S) OFFERED:
Non-Profit Animal Rescue

CAMP LOCATION: Situated on almost nine acres in the Shadelands Business Park in Walnut Creek, California, the ARF campus brings people and animals together in a family oriented park-like setting.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps utilize all aspects of our campus including our Learning Center interactive museum, dog training pavilion, and veterinary clinic.

CAMP PROGRAMS & INFO: Camp ARF is a wonderful experience for all animal lovers from first to twelfth grade! Each day includes lessons, crafts, games, and interaction with ARF’s Pet Hug Pack therapy animals. ARF offers a variety of themed camps this Summer!

Camp ARF Grades 1-3, and 4-5
Kitty Kamp Grades 1-3
Pooch Pals Grades 1-3, 4-5, and 6-8
Vet Camp Grades 4-5, and 6-8
Junior Volunteer Club Grades 6-8
Junior Dog Training Grades 9-12
Teen Volunteer Training Grades 9-12

10.Camp Doodles
Mill Valley, CA

Website:www.campdoodles.com
(415) 388-4386
PO Box 1235
Mill Valley, CA 94942
United States

CAMPER AGES: 4-11 (Pre-K – 6th)

TOTAL # OF CAMPERS: 100

TYPE OF CAMP: Day

CAMP LOCATION: Camp Doodles offers several convenient locations in San Francisco & Marin. Each location has a program designed specifically for entering kindergarten and first graders and an exciting program just for the second to sixth graders. Please visit our website (www.campdoodles.com) for more details.

CAMP PROGRAMS & INFO: Each day at camp has a great mix of neat programmed activities in small groups as well as cool choice time options. This provides your child enticing opportunities to explore new experiences (during the programmed activities) as well as the flexibility to pursue activities he or she enjoys during choice time.

Our super energetic and caring staff has tons of fun activities and projects just waiting for camp to start.

Many parents have told us their children are dressed and ready to go early each morning…totally psyched to return and see their friends and favorite counselors, play games, sing songs and just participate in the excitement and fun each day brings…

Arts & crafts, games, sports, songs, skits, field trips, theme days & more fill each day with doodles of fun.

Imagine the possibilities with multiple classrooms, a spacious auditorium, kitchen, kid-friendly areas to play outside and so much more. Grassy fields, great hiking trails and much, much more are just minutes away! What a perfect location for Camp Doodles…you have found an amazing Marin camp.

Many of our great counselors have already secured their positions at Camp Doodles again this summer. Our team of highly caring, enthusiastic camp-counselors are sure to create a perfect summer vacation for your child. Many of our campers come from all over Marin County, and a every summer we have a handful of students who join us from across the United States, not to mention families from Mexico, Asia and Europe. Our staff speaks a variety of languages and we are always happy to accommodate non-native speakers…every child speaks the language of fun.

Camp Doodles was awarded “Best of Marin” – thank you families for your tremendous support! ACA Accredited Camp!

SESSION DATES/FEES:

Dates: June – August

Price per Week: $200 – $325
Camp Hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Read more:http://www.thebestcamps.com/best-california-camps.html