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Good to Know How to Help Your Child Cope in Tough Times

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The pressure affects every child differently and for some, it may be more than they can handle. It is important to remember that children might stress about something that does not seem like a big deal to an adult. There are many signs that your child might be having a hard time and fortunately there are several steps you can take as a parent to help them cope.

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Signs that your child is stressed • Headaches • Upset stomach • Loss of appetite • Trouble sleeping Development of a new habit • For younger kids: thumb sucking • For older kids: lying or bullying • Negative feelings about their school work or extracurricular activities To help your child cope, talk to them. Find out what is bothering them and try to figure out a solution together which could be journaling, exercise or cutting back on activities. Make sure they have time to rest and relax after school or after extra-curricular activities. Focus on fun: schedule fun activities to do as a family making sure to interact and create opportunities to talk. If your child is anxious about a doctor’s appointment, a test or an upcoming game, take time to talk to them in advance to help them feel more prepared. Work on their diet; make sure they are eating well-balanced and nutritious meals. Make sure you are being a role model on handling stress and not a source of it. Sometimes a child just needs to talk to help them feel better so make sure they know and feel that they have a safe space to talk.

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Out of a Jar by Deborah Marcero and A Blue Kind of Day by Rachel Tomlinson are critically acclaimed picture books about acknowledging and understanding overwhelming emotions, and learning how to express or address them in healthy ways. Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective by Elizabeth Olsen (of Marvel fame!) and Robbie Arnett is a lovable cat detective that they wrote to “create a relatable character who made talking about complicated feelings fun and engaging for kids.”

Middle grade readers can learn more about normalizing therapy and mental health struggles #1 NYT bestselling author Ellen Hopkins’ What About Will, a story about difficult family dynamics.

Rebekah Lowell’s debut novel in verse doesn’t shy away from difficult topics like domestic violence and the lasting effects of trauma in The Road to After. Newbery Award winner, Katherine Applegate’s new book, Zia Erase the World, injects humor while covering the difficult topic of childhood depression.

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LACK OAK WILDERNESS SCHOOL School, we have evolved beyond the popuis a 501c3 non-profit educational lar conservation structure of “Look but organization aimed at providing access don’t touch” or “Leave no trace” to interacto nature based and experiential learning tive relationships with nature and with our to students from historically excluded, marown evolution as humans. ginalized, and disadvantaged communities.

We foster the idea that as humans we From our humble beginnings are not separate but an integral as a sole proprietorship in We foster the idea part of the natural world and 2017 with one instructor we have a place and a responsibilthat as humans we are ity to develop a relationship have grown to providing elecnot separate but an with nature that is reciprocal tive programing and school expeditions for six Bay Area integral part of the and not consumerist. We teach schools. Our current student and encourage students to body is almost 1500 students, natural world and have a connect to this relationship place and a responsibility holding the idea that we can grades 7-12 with a staff of 8 instructors. This student body to develop a relationship take in ways that mutually benconsists of between 95% to efit us and the environment, with nature that is and that we can give back in 98% students from underreciprocal and not ways that do the same. We view served communities.

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We view nature as the teacher and ourselves as a lens through which nature’s language is translated. call it a body. But the body is not the body without the cells and the cells alone are not the body. We want to expand our student’s view of nature using this structure. Rather than seeing a tree or a bird and naming it, we want our students to examine the function of that tree or that bird in the greater form of our planet.

The teaching style is adaptive to season, place, and even momentary events, combining guided learning with self-direction to maximize student’s engagement with each subject. An example of our teaching methodology might look like a day planned for plant identification but steered into animal tracking or bird language based on the sighting of an animal or sudden change in bird activity. We view nature as the teacher and ourselves as a lens through which nature’s language is translated. Similarly, camp leaders pay attention to the natural push and pull of each student group’s interests to adjust focus to the most engaging activities or skills.

Additionally, we work to inspire a balance in the sense of community and independence of one another’s contributions to the village. There is an ancient African word “Ubuntu” which translates to “humanity to others” and is popularly referred to as “I am who I am because of who we are”.

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: n o S e g a n e e T y M o T

By Katy M. Clark

What I Want for Mother’s Day from You

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know better than to expect a handmade card from you this year. Or a necklace made

out of macaroni noodles or a stone painted with the words, “Mom, you rock!” After all, you are in high school.

I will always treasure those cards and gifts from when you were younger, but what I wish for on Mother’s Day now that you are a teen has changed.

So, as you roll out of bed, probably forgetting about my special day even though your dad reminded you at least once, let me share what I want for Mother’s Day.

These are the gifts that would mean the world to me this Mother’s Day: • That I may always have a full pack of gum from which you can mooch.

• That my front seat continues to be a welcoming place for you to sit and chat with me, with plenty of legroom as you keep growing.

• That we always bond over our cat, talking to her in baby voices and cracking each other up. (You could step it up in the litter box cleaning department, though.)

• That you will always want to tell me about who you eat lunch with at school.

• That I can help you with your Language Arts homework when you ask because you know it was my strongest subject and it’s not yours.

• That I relax about how much you enjoy Fortnite and other video games, savoring the time you are in my house and under my roof even as you scamper through a virtual world.

• That I continue to bring you a bowl of cereal in the morning as you fall back asleep on the couch before school. It’s a little thing you could do for yourself, but I don’t mind.

• That it will continue to be easy between you and me when I tease you about those girls you message on Snapchat.

• That I have the agility to dodge the laundry you leave on your bedroom floor and the patience to teach you – again – how to fold clothes and put them away.

Okay, I see your face. You are wondering how you can wrap any of these “gifts” or if I’m serious about them at all.

• That I always have enough snacks for you in the Please know that I am. pantry, and that I remember to buy two pounds But don’t worry about getting me everything. The of meat, instead of one, for recipes. You definitely truth is that I’ve already received the greatest gift this have a bigger appetite these days.

Mother’s Day: The gift to be your mom, especially during these teen years.

• That I can encourage you to be your best in whatStop making that face. I’m serious. ever role your coach feels is right for you, forgetting And yes, you can have a piece of gum. It’s in my purse. about playing time and focusing on teamwork and You know where.  skill development.

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Lessons from the First Job Parents Learn as Much as Teens Do

By Katy M. Clark

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was sitting in my car in the parking lot of a banquet hall. I wasn’t there to attend a wedding or silver anniversary dinner. No, I was there waiting for my fifteen-year-old son.

Moments earlier, I had watched him walk into the office at the banquet hall. He looked so official, dressed all in black. He was reporting for his first day of work as a kitchen assistant.

With this part-time job, I hoped he would learn what all of us have learned from our first jobs: how to manage your time, respect your boss, be responsible, and work hard. I was looking forward to him earning his own money, too.

And can I add that by working a part-time job that summer he wouldn’t have so much free time to play video games? That pleased me, too.

I was waiting in the parking lot, though, because I was unsure if he needed me for anything. He had turned in his work permit and employment forms earlier in the week, but was everything in order? Did he need my signature one more time? A reminder of his social security number? And his employment contract had said no cell phones, but would he have a place to stash his or did he need to leave it with me in the car?

To be honest, it felt a bit like the worrying and hovering I had done that first day he went to kindergarten.

And just like that first day, I learned that he was going to be just fine without me. After fifteen minutes of waiting and no sign of him coming out to hand me his phone or ask me anything, I left. As it should be.

That first day soon turned into his first week done and dusted, then into his first month completed. As time passed, I realized something surprising. Not only was my teen learning valuable life lessons from his part-time job, but I was learning a lot, too.

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First, I learned that he was capable without me. He checked his schedule. He picked up his paycheck. He made sure his uniform was clean and ready for his next shift. As it should be.

Then, I learned it was okay not to be aware of every little detail of his life. His job did not send me weekly or daily emails like his high school did. My phone did not ping with constant notifications like the ones I got from his sports teams alerting me to practices and games. All communication about his job was solely between him and his employer. As it should be.

I learned that he still needed me, too. I taught him how to cash his paycheck and also how to deposit it. We talked about spending his paycheck for fun stuff while

To be honest, it felt a bit like the worrying and hovering I had done that first day he went to kindergarten. saving for the future. I introduced him to FICA and other workforce realities. I coached him on how to approach his boss about a misunderstanding over his schedule. I was there for him those times that he needed me. As it should be.

As the summer drew to a close, and my son’s return to school loomed large, I was sad when he had to give his two weeks’ notice. My son learned many valuable lessons from his first job, but I learned a lot, too. I learned that he was capable. That he didn’t need me all the time, but that he still needed me some of the time.

I learned that I could let him go, even if just a little bit, and he would be okay. As it should be.  Katy M. Clark is a writer who celebrates her imperfections as a mom at ExperiencedBadMom.com.

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am the lucky mother of not one but two beautiful teenage daughters. When they were younger, they loved to spend time with

me going to the grocery store or just being in my general orbit. They always called after me, “mama, can I come with you?” Then as they grew older, they dropped the “mama” along with wanting to spend even five seconds anywhere near my general vicinity. They referred to me as “mmmooooommmmm” only when they wanted something. These different phases are commonly seen in human development, especially in girls. Like the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into a butterfly, there are various stages of the life cycle. Here are the stages of the human teenage girl.

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Stage 1

THE TEEN COMMENCES STAGE—BYE, BYE BARBIE

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he first stage of butterfly development is referred to as “egg” since they are growing inside the egg. For the human teenager, this begins at around age 10 or 11. The mother first observes that all of their princess garb has been donated to Goodwill— even the precious tiaras. And then these species will start referring to their once beloved Barbie dolls—that they owned enough of to populate an entire city—as toys meant for “babies.” The most challenging aspect of this phase for the mother is that they no longer want to spend their time going grocery shopping or any other activity. The mother will discover that their daughter is doing unusual behaviors like, “rolling their eyes” anytime they interact with them.

And their daughter is suddenly using lots of statements like, “mom you’re so embarrassing” or “I’m bored” and there is frequent use of the word, “no.”

Stage 2

THE SILENT STAGE—WHAT?

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he second stage of butterfly development is the “larva or caterpillar” when they are ferociously eating everything in sight. The teenage girl development is the opposite— they remain out of sight and cease all forms of communication with the mother with the exception of the word “no”. The use of eye-rolling increases significantly along with feelings of boredom and the number of times they are embarrassed by their mother. This phase is also marked by the use of noise-canceling headphones so that all forms of the mother’s voice are totally terminated or silenced. Often the mother will try to speak to the teenage girl only to receive a lack of any response since they can’t hear anything. On rare occasions, the mother might hear an annoyed utterance of the word, “What?!” when the mother is literally standing in front of them waving their hands and shouting, “How was school today?”

Stage 3

THE ANGER STAGE—THE VILLAIN EMERGES

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he third stage of the butterfly life cycle is the “pup or chrysalis” when metamorphosis of the caterpillar to the butterfly begins. For the teenage girl, this is when she transitions from the princess into the villain. All of that silence in stage two has been brewing like a simmering volcano that is ready to erupt. Any attempt at communication is met with resistance and anger with phrases like, “Mom I don’t need your advice!” or “Stop asking me how my day at school was!” or “You are so embarrassing!” The eye-rolling is so frequent that the mother wonders if this is some sort of medical condition since it’s not physically possible to willingly roll your eyes that much. Plus, there is a hint of disgust mixed with anger that protrudes from the end of the roll.

Stage 4

THE ADULT STAGE—THE TEENAGE GIRL TRANSFORMED

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he fourth and final stage of the butterfly metamorphosis is the “adult butterfly” when the butterfly materializes from the chrysalis—with their colorful wings fluttering all around. In this stage, the teenage girl finally removes her noise-canceling headphones from her ears and articulates full sentences without a hint of anger.

The eye-rolling has diminished significantly—almost to extinction.

The teenage girl willingly wants to spend time with the mother and even accompanies her to the grocery store—a full circle of the life cycle.

Some have even observed them

wearing a tiara, but you have to watch unnoticed from afar.

Even though the first three stages can be tough on the mother, stage four is worth the wait. Some might even refer to the daughter as a social butterfly.  Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree. She is married and is the mother of twins and a daughter. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, National Geographic, Washington Post, Parents Magazine, AARP, Healthline, Your Teen Magazine and many other publications. She is a professional member of ASJA. You can find her at Twitter @CherylMaguire05 May 2022 | ParentsPress.com

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How to pick the best camp for your child.

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N THE BAY AREA WE’RE INCREDIBLY FORTUNATE BECAUSE WE HAVE AN ABUNDANCE of summer camps to choose from for our children.

Whether you’re looking for a day or sleepaway camp, one that focuses on the performing arts, science, or whatever else your child is passionate about, it more than likely exists in our region.

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Which Type of Camp

Would Best Suit the Needs and Interests of Your Child?

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he opportunities that summer camp provides are endless: the ability to try new things, the chance to make new friends, and the prospect of gaining independence are just a few.

Consider the possibilities:

DAY CAMPS typically serve children ages 3-15. Session lengths typically vary from one to eight weeks. Some camps offer up to ten weeks of programming. Before camp and after camp programs are offered for an additional fee at some day camps.

OVERNIGHT (also referred to as Resident or Sleepaway) Camps usually serve children ages 6-18. Campers stay at camp for one to eight weeks, depending on the camp’s session length.

GENERAL CAMPS offer a broad range of activities. Many provide campers with the opportunity to focus on one or a few areas while encouraging them to try a variety of others. It is sometimes possible to explore an activity or interest in depth within the context of the whole program.

TRIP & TRAVEL CAMPS involve outdoor exploration through active sports like biking, hiking, climbing and canoeing. Campers spend most of their time traveling and preparing to travel.

SPECIALTY CAMPS are based in day or resident settings. Popular options for specialization may include horseback riding, the arts, sports, computers, or travel. Programming revolves around intensive exposure to the specialty area.

CAMPS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS serve specific clientele like children or adults with particular medical conditions, disabilities, or special needs. Some camps focus on campers who share very specific diagnoses, while others are geared to meet a broader array of needs at any one time.

RELIGIOUSLY-AFFILIATED CAMPS offer religious education formally and informally.

Review materials carefully for explanations of how religion influences a camp’s culture to find one with the balance that best matches your family’s own values and beliefs.

FAMILY CAMP SESSIONS include family members of all ages from grandparents to infants.

Accommodations vary, as do program options and session length. The focus is on being together as a family—to learn, to relax, and to enjoy new experiences and adventures. 

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Summer Camp Listings Your Child’s Best summer ever starts here

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ACADEMY AT OAKLAND BALLET (OAKLAND) Day Camp (510) 893-3132 Ages 5-17 The Academy at Oakland Ballet Company offers classical ballet training with one of the leading Bay Area professional dance companies.

The Academy at Oakland Ballet’s focus is on developing the whole dancer through classes that not only teach ballet technique, but explore artistic expression and build self-confidence - all in a fun and nurturing, yet challenging class environment. https://oaklandballet.org/education/ theacademyatobc/summerintensive/

ALAMEDA BALLET THEME SUMMER CAMPS (ALAMEDA) Day Camp 510-337-1929 Ages 4-11 No experience necessary! In addition to a daily dance class,

children learn about and watch a different famous classical ballet each week. They explore their own creativity through exercise in movement concepts. Students also learn valuable lessons about anatomy, nutrition, dance history and vocabulary. https://alamedaballet.com/classes/ summer-camps-classes-2/

and persistence through creative discovery. Veteran art teacher Susan Stein guides the community of student artists, determines their needs, creates structure, and introduces a large variety of new mediums and techniques. Play creative games. Explore sensory materials. Enjoy time outside http://www.artwithsusan.com/

ART WITH SUSAN CREATIVITY CAMP (ALBANY & WALNUT CREEK)

ATHENA CAMPS (LOS ALTOS AND SAN JOSE)

Day Camp 214-732-4056 Ages 5-12 Spend Some Summertime Creating!

Open Choice Studio is an innovative art program that offers students the opportunity to respond to their own ideas and interests through artmaking. Working at their own pace, students learn problem-solving, independent thinking, cooperative learning,

Day Camp 408-490-4972 Ages 4-17 Athena Camps is a day camp for girls entering Kindergarten - 11th grade designed to inspire courAges and build confidence through a unique combination of athletic, creative, emotional, and social activities in a nurturing community of mentors. https://athenacamps.com/

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DANCE • MUSIC • ART • DRAMA & FUN! Flexible scheduling: June 6 - July 29

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Ages 2 and up Boys ballet Dance camps Birthday parties State-of-the-art studios Sprung floors Easy parking Easy online registration and payment

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BERKELEY CITY BALLET SUMMER Dance Camps

(berkeley) Day Camp 510-531-8566 Ages 5-8 Weekly Dance Camps from 9am-3pm culminating in performance! https://berkeleycityballet.org/classes-and-more/ classes/dance-camps

BLACK OAK WILDERNESS SCHOOL (EL SOBRANTE) Day Camp 253-326-7322 Ages 5-17 Black Oak Wilderness School is an exciting new non-profit outdoor camp that focuses on connecting students with nature through a series of skills and programs with a different approach to educations and conservation. http://www.blackoakwilderness.com/

CAMP EDMO (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) Day Camp and Virtual Programs 415-282-6673 Grades Pre-K - 8th + LIT Programs EDMO is back with some incredible summer programming to help kids learn something new, all

Give Your Dyslexic or 2e Learner The Summer Boost They Need.

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while having fun! Join us for a summer filled with science, technology, maker and art with a social emotional learning twist - online or in-person! https://edmo.org/summercamp

CAMP ST. ANDREWS (DARDANELLE - 45 MIN NORTH OF SONORA) Sleepaway Camp (650) 445-4555 Ages 8+ by July Founded in 1970, Camp St. Andrews San Bruno is an unforgettable, week-long, traditional summer camp in the High Sierras. https://www.campstandrews.org/

CODING WITH KIDS (VIRTUAL) Virtual Camp 206-486-0525 Ages 5-18 Coding with Kids provides online camps through our unique Coders Pathways®️ for Ages 5-18. Virtual camps are conducted live, in small groups, and teach a variety of subjects, from game development in Scratch or Python to Minecraft Modding, Roblox, Java/C#, and 3D Design. In-person classes are also available at many locations throughout the US. We look forward to seeing your camper this summer! https://www.codingwithkids.com/

DANCE CONNECTION SUMMER CAMPS (PALO ALTO) Day Camp 650-322-7032 Ages 4-17 Experience dance in an inclusive, artistic, creative, and athletic environment with Dance Connection. Camps are offered for children and teens in weekly sessions from June 6 through August 5 with full and half day programs. https://danceconnectionpaloalto.com/danceconnection-event-calendar/summer-dance-camps/

EDEN VILLAGES WEST (SONOMA) Sleepaway Camp (510) 560-5610 Ages 8-16 Eden VillAges West is an organic farm-to-table Jewish summer camp in Northern California for rising 3rd11th graders that integrates culinary arts, organic farming, wilderness skills, and homestead crafts. Join us for an incredible summer 2022! https://www.edenvillageswest.org/

FEATHER RIVER FAMILY CAMP (QUINCY) Family Camp 510-336-2267 All Ages A family getaway unlike any other! Fill your days however you choose–from hiking and swimming to arts and crafts, disco bingo, and more! Programs promote growth, relaxation, safety, and fun for all Ages. Meals, activities, and lodging included. https://featherrivercamp.com/summer-family-camp/

JUNIOR CENTER OF ART AND SCIENCE (OAKLAND)

Day Camp 510-839-5777 Ages 6-13 Join the Junior Center of Art and Science this summer for one-week and two-week day camps that explore art, design, and technology on the beautiful Lake Merritt! http://juniorcenter.org/summercamp

LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE’S TEEN RESEARCH PROGRAMS (BERKELEY) Day Camp (510) 642-5132 Grades: Entering grades 10-12 These one-week explorations allow students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 to dive deep on science topics like marine biology, forest management, biotechnology, data analysis, and more. Our programs are developed in collaboration with educators and scientists at UC Berkeley, including Nobel Laureate Saul Perlmutter.

Teens will benefit from the science content as well as from connecting with others. Meeting graduate students and faculty who are doing real-time research at the university level, and hearing their personal narratives, provides an inspiring, empowering experience and creates pathways for the next generation. https://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/visitors/teenresearch-programs/

LEARNING PLUS ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMP (SAN JOSE) Day Camp (408) 377-4114 Ages 7-13 Learning Plus Tutoring uses our award-winning programs to help students catch up on academics, get ahead, increase skills, and have fun! We offer academic summer camps for students entering grades 2-9 that cover reading, comprehension, math, writing, vocabulary, and study skills. https://www.learningplustutoring.com/summer-camp. html

LEGARZA SPORTS (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) Day Camp (415) 334-3333 PreK-8th Grade Basketball, All-Sports, & Volleyball Summer Camp.

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Legarza programs give children the knowledge and motivation they need to achieve their personal best in sport and life. Over 250,000 of the Bay Area’s youth have experienced and benefitted from our 32-year, proven and tested system. Our program is tailored to help your young athlete succeed on and off the court in a safe, professional and encouraging environment of learning and fun. http://www.legarzasports.org/

MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS (MARTINEZ) Day Camp 925-957-0773 Grades 3-16 Our summer camps immerse participants in the magic of theater-making with a fun summer camp twist!

Whether your child is a first-time actor or a seasoned pro - summer camp is a memorable and fulfilling experience for all ability levels. http://poisonapple.org/

POISON APPLE PRODUCTIONS MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMPS (MARTINEZ) Day Camp 925-957-0773 Grades 3-16 Our summer camps immerse participants in the magic of theater-making with a fun summer camp twist!

Whether your child is a first-time actor or a seasoned pro - summer camp is a memorable and fulfilling experience for all ability levels. http://poisonapple.org/

THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (OAKLAND) Day Camp 510-531-8566 Grades 1-8 This summer we offer Montessori classroom activities in the morning, followed by summer camp in the afternoon for Lower Elementary (first through third grade) students, and an all day summer experience for Upper Elementary and Junior High students (fourth through ninth grade). https://www.therenaissanceschool.org

SCHOOL OF ROCK PERFORMANCE CAMPS (SAN RAMON) Day Camp (925) 415-3340 Ages: 8 - 16 Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock San Ramon offers a wide variety of music camps and workshops that cover topics such as these. Our local music camps are perfect for musicians of any skill level who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. Each camp will have a performance at the end of the week. Camp themes include Green Day, Pop Legends, British Invasion, Rock 101, and Songwriting. http://sanramon.schoolofrock.com/

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SUMMERFILM - CINEMA ARTS WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 11-18 (SAN RAFAEL AND ONLINE OPTIONS) Day Camp and Virtual Programs 415-517-6997 Ages 11-18 Join us this summer for a variety of programs that explore all angles of the industry and artistry of film.

All in-person camps will take place at the Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center. All online camps will be hosted on our CFI Education Online platform and open to students anywhere in the U.S. Times listed are Pacific Time Zone. Need-based scholarships are available for all programs. http://cfieducation.org/summerfilm

SUMMER AT ATHENA ACADEMY (PALO ALTO) Day Camp 650-543-4560 Ages 8-13 Athena Academy proudly offers two, week-long skills programs for dyslexic and twice exceptional students entering grades 1–8. The program utilizes Athena Academy’s unique teaching approach to help our students build foundational skills for learning. https://athenaacademy.org/summer-camp/?ref=PP2202

SUMMER@STRATFORD (MULTIPLE LOCATIONS) Day Camp (408) 244-4073 Grades: Preschool - Middle School Summer@Stratford is back with our academic camp favorites and all NEW day camp programs! This summer, children will have a wide range of options to explore new interests, discover a world of wonder, and enjoy a summer to remember at Stratford! https://www.stratfordschools.com/summer

TERRA MARIN CAMP (SAN FRANCISCO, MARIN) Day Camp (415) 906-2220 Entering 3-10 Outdoor Nature Camp - Exploring, hiking, storytelling, adventuring, building shelters, learning survival skills, experiencing the environment up close and meeting the creatures both big and small who live in our surrounding forests, preserves & beaches.

Language Immersion Camps - Spanish & Mandarin language immersive camps where campers get to experience the language and traditions of the culture through outdoor adventures, song, dance, food and more. All language levels welcome. http://summercrest.org

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