Sonoma Garden Park
All sessions are for ages 6 – 11 and run from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
June 19-23 Birds & Worms
July 26-30 Farming Fun
August 2-6 Pollinator Planet
At the Sonoma Garden Park. Campers will have fun planting, harvesting, creating
crafts, observing garden creatures, playing games and preparing fresh garden snacks, all around the above themes. Program offered by the Sonoma Ecology Center. Members $150, nonmembers $165. Sibling and multiple week discounts.
To register, call 996.0712, ext. 124 or email elly@sonomaecologycenter.org
Sonoma Garden Park
19990 7th Street East, Sonoma
938.4626
www.sonomaecologycenter.org
Agua Caliente Aquatic Center
Summer Swimming Programs
Splash Ball & Water Polo
Tuesday & Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m.
Session I: June 15-July 9
Session II: July 20-Aug. 12
Designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children, providing basic skills and an understanding of the sport in a fun atmosphere. $120 per session for members, $130 nonmembers.
Swim Lessons
Ages: various
Private lessons through advanced stroke school
Monday-Thursday, 1-week sessions consisting of 4 lessons
Group lessons are held in our indoor 90 degree mineral pool. Focus is on learning important safety skills and basic stroke technique. $60 per session for members, $72 nonmembers.
Sea Dragons Swim Team
Monday-Thursday mornings
A USA Swimming team for ages 5+ with an emphasis on all four competitive strokes in a fun atmosphere. $275 for summer plus a $38 USA Swimming fee.
Agua Caliente Aquatic Center
17350 Vailetti Drive, Sonoma
939.8833
www.acacswimming.org
Sonoma Ballet Conservatory
Sonoma Ballet Conservatory Summer Intensive
July 5-Aug. 7, times vary, based on schedule
The conservatory’s annual summer intensive program, for beginning through advanced students, gives dancers the opportunity to immerse themselves in dance without traveling far from home. Ballet, flamenco, character, jazz and modern dance will be offered. Cost varies, based on schedule. To view the full schedule, visit their web site. To register call 938.1424.
Sonoma Ballet Conservatory
561 B Broadway, Sonoma
938.1424
www.sonomaballet.com
Sonoma Academy of Dance and Arts
Gardening and Discovery Camp
June 21-25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 4-5, 6-10.
Students will learn all about gardening, composting and nutrition. They will also delve into the mysteries of science and forensics by performing experiments and making projects. $275. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance.com or call 933.9933.
Dance Camp
June 21-25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 5-10
At the Sonoma Academy of Dance and Arts. This one-week session exposes kids to many varieties of dance including break dancing, Broadway dancing, hip-hop, salsa and tap. $275. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance.com or call 933.9933.
Archaeologists Explore Camp
June 28-July 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 4-5, 6-10.
Instructor George McKale is the City of Sonoma Historian and an archaeologist. He will lead campers through hands-on activities and teach about how the Miwok survived in Sonoma without stories. An engaging program for young people with aspects of archaeology, paleontology, history and culture. $250 and $275 respectively. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance. com or call 933.9933.
School of Rock Camp
July 5-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 5-10.
Focused on creating bands, students enrolled in this workshop must have some knowledge of music. Skills will be developed further and a final rock performance will take place on Friday, July 9 at 7 p.m. $300. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance. com or call 933.9933.
Fairytale Camp
July 5-9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 3-4, 5-8.
This program is designed to delight and inspire children of all ages and gender. Let your child’s imagination run wild while we explore popular fairytales and let them come to life. $275 and $300 respectively. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance. com or call 933.9933.
Film & Stunt Camp
July 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 5-10
This workshop will teach tweens and teens to write, produce, direct, act in and edit their own short film. $300. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance.com or call 933.9933.
Triple Threat Camp: Singing, Dancing, Acting
July 19-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 5-10.
This program gives students the opportunity to experience the world of Broadway and all aspects of putting on a production in a professional, interactive and theatrical environment. $275. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance. com or call 933.9933.
Skateboard Camp
July 19-23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages 5-10.
Learn from a semi-pro skateboarder instructor how to skate safe, ride ramps and do tricks. The camp will be at Macdougald Skate Park at Maxwell Regional Park. We will supply protective pads for all students but each student must bring a helmet. A group of instructors and a nurse will be on site for safety. $240. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance. com or call 933.9933.
Princess Camp
July 26-30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 3-4, 5-8.
A week of princess fun for ages 3-8. Days include a princess visit and story time, music, dance, arts and crafts, princess jewelry making and puppetry. Included in the price of camp is a Fairy Princess costume. $275 and $300 respectively. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance. com or call 933.9933.
Art Camp
Aug. 2-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
For ages 4-5, 6-10.
Young artists of all ability levels will explore the arts hands-on through drawing, painting, pottery, sculpting, mixed media, and more. $275. Scholarships are available. Register online at www. sonomadance.com or call 933.9933.
Fashion Design Camp
Aug 2-6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 5-10
Working fashion designers will teach kids to create sketches, select fabrics, and assemble garments. $350 fee includes materials. Scholarships are available. Register
online at www.sonomadance.com or call 933.9933.
Giggles and Wiggles Camp
Aug 9-13, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 2-3, 4-6.
The little ones will start their day with art projects, dance, puppetry, singing and story time. $200. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.sonomadance.com or call 933.9933.
Sonoma Academy of Dance and Arts
180 East Napa Street, Sonoma
933.9933
www.sonomadance.com
Rhoten Productions
Nature Camp
June 14-25 and June 28-July9
Ages 5-12 at the Van Hoosear Wildflower Preserve.
Two weeks of exciting and fun activities include hiking, creek walks, nature studies, swimming, arts and crafts, a ropes course, rock climbing, night hike, storytelling, and a family gathering followed by a camper sleep over on the last Thursday of camp. Even an exciting ferry boat ride to Angel Island is in store for Nature Campers! 2 sessions are offered each summer. $510. Siblings $485. $200 deposit and $25.00 insurance fee per camper required. Scholarships are available. To register, call 933.8140 or go to
www.rhotenproductions.com.
Camp Shakespeare
June 14-25, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ages 10 and up, at the Sebastiani Theatre.
Camp director Kate Kennedy will expose campers to a variety of works by Shakespeare and work with them to improve their acting skills. The acting troupe will present the final production during several performances. $450 with a $150 deposit. Scholarships are available. To register, call 933.8140 or go to www.rhotenproductions.com.
Adventures in Leadership
July 25-30,
Sunday evening through Friday
Residential camp for ages 10 and up, to take place at various locations in Sonoma. Young people will improve interpersonal skills and share exciting adventures, including archery, camping and rock climbing. $650 with a $300 deposit. Scholarships are available. To register, call 933.8140 or go to www.rhotenproductions.com.
Performing Arts Camp
July 12-23, 10 a.m-4:30 p.m.
Ages 5 and up, at the Sebastiani Theatre.
Performers will learn acting, improvisation, magic, juggling, puppetry,storytelling, photography and more. $470; $450 for each sibling with a $50 deposit. Scholarships are available. To register, call 933.8140 or go to www.rhotenproductions.com.
Alioto School of Dance Workshop Intensive
June 28-July 9, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages 10 & up.
Choreographer, Amee Alioto, leads this exciting two week workshop focusing on developing the skills that all dancers need to deliver a star performance while having a hilarious and exciting time at one of Sonoma’s most historic stages. Performance Friday, July 10. $360 with a $150 deposit. Scholarships are available. To register, call 933.8140 or go to www.rhotenproductions.com.
Sebastiani Theatre
476 First St. E., Sonoma
933.8140
www.rhotenproductions.com
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley
Summer Camp
June 14-Aug. 10, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Weekdays only
Summer Camp promises to be another fun filled and educational experience with weekly field trips, art, gardening, technology, music, games and more! $60 per week per member. $50 per each additional sibling. Annual membership, $90. Summer-only membership, $45. Scholarships and payment plans available. To register, call 938.8556 or go to www.bgcvom.org.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley
Maxwell Farms Park Clubhouse
100 West Verano, El Verano
938.8556
www.bgcvom.org
Sonoma Community Center
2010 Bird Camp for Kids
June 14-18, 9-noon
Ages 8-14, at the Sonoma Community Center.
A unique focus each half-day with field trips and discussions related to seasonal birds seen in various Sonoma Valley habitats including owls, hawks, wetland birds and our urban songbird. One day will be dedicated to building a bluebird house for each camper to take home. There will be a field trip to the Viansa Wetlands. The camp features instructors from Sonoma Birding, Madrone Audubon, Petaluma Wetlands Alliance, Bird Rescue of Sonoma County and Pt. Reyes Bird Observatory. Co-sponsored by Sonoma Birding,Sonoma Community Center. $112 for SCC members, nonmembers $125. Scholarships and financial aid are available. Register at 707.938.4626, ext. 1.
Summer Jam Teen Jazz Camp
June 14-25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
For grades 6-12, at the Sonoma Community Center.
Campers will be provided with intensive instrumental and vocal instruction in small combo jazz for middle and high school students. They will play with their peers and receive coaching from experienced jazz professional. Camp ends with a concert on Sunday, June 27 in the Plaza amphitheater. Prerequisite: two years musical training and/or demonstration of skill level. Cost $335 for members, $370 for nonmembers. Scholarships and financial aid are available. Register at 707.938.4626, ext. 1.
Art Camp 2010: Art in the Great Outdoors
June 14-July 23, six one-week sessions,
9 a.m.-noon or 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
For ages 6-11, at the Sonoma Community Center.
Children will explore public art and its potential to transform the way we view the world outdoors. Activities will include ceramics, murals, mosaics, sculpture and more, using a variety of hands-on techniques. $157.50 for SCC members and $175 for nonmembers for half-day camp. $270/300 for full-day. Scholarships and financial aid are available. Register at 707.938.4626, ext. 1.
Community Center
276 E. Napa St., Sonoma
938.4626
www.sonomacommunitycenter.org
CommonBond
¡ Spanish Camp!
July 12-23, 9 a.m.-noon
For children who will be in grades K-3 in the fall.
Campers will have the opportunity to acquire Spanish language skills from native speakers through fun-filled interactive immersion experiences. For Spanish learners as well as native speakers. Includes traditional cooking, handcrafts, games, song and dancing. At Flowery School. $275. Financial assistance and transportation available.
To register, 933.0404, ext. 120, or write anna@commonbond.us.
English Camp
July 6-23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
For children who will be in grades 1-5 in the fall.
Campers will have the opportunity to develop and improve English language skills through both focused academic language instruction as well as fun-filled interactive experiences in recreation and the arts. At Flowery School. $90. Financial assistance and transportation available. To register, call 933.0404, ext. 120 or write: ann@commonbond.us.
CommonBond,
164 W. Napa Street, Bldg. 2
Sonoma, CA 95476
933.0404 ext. 120
Volunteer Now Sonoma Valley
Teens, Community, Action! Philanthropy Camp
July 5-16, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Ages 12-14, 10:30 a.m. to noon
Ages 15-17, 4-5 p.m.
Teens can connect their passions with Sonoma nonprofits to be the change they wish to see in the world. Learn about global and community issues as well as solutions through music, news articles and YouTube videos. $135. To register, call 996-6475 or email jadsonoma@yahoo.com.
Volunteer Now Sonoma Valley
252 West Spain Street, Sonoma
Hidden Oak B&B Cooking Camp
July 12, 13, 14, noon-3 p.m.
Ages 10 & up
Appetizers & Desserts. Focus on healthy appetizers and snacks. Learn to make pies, puddings, cakes and more. $90 per student.
July 19, 20, 21, noon-3 p.m.
Ages 10 & up
What’s for Dinner? Not for vegetarians, campers will be cooking meat each day. Focus is on meal planning for appetizing meals, shopping and what to do with the leftovers. $90 per student
July 26, 27 – noon-3 p.m.
Ages 8-10
Cooking Basics – Learn to measure ingredients, properly use knives, read recipes and a few dinner manners. Work with a small group to make something appetizing. You get to eat everything we make. $60 per student
Class sizes are limited to eight students. More classes may be added in August as the July dates fill. To register, email Valerie at hoi@vom.com or call 996.9863 or 732.0396.
Hidden Oak B&B
214 East Napa Street Sonoma
996.9863
www.hiddenoakinn.com
Pets Lifeline
Summer Camp
June 14-Aug. 20, 9 a.m.-noon, 10 weekly sessions
Ages 7-11
Campers will have a hands-on learning experience caring for shelter kittens, cats, puppies and dogs while participating in fun art activities, games, lessons in animal safety. A special surprise animal guest will be featured weekly including residents of Lyon Ranch, representatives of Reptile Rescue and specially trained therapy dogs. $110 per week. All sessions held at the shelter. For more information and to register online go to www.petslifeline.org or call Mary Greene at 996.4577 ext 109
Pets Lifeline
19686 8th Street East, Sonoma
996-4577
www.petslifeline.org
