Northern California Summer Guide

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  Llama Llama Red Pajama, the Musical

  Oakland

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  Llama Llama Red Pajama, the Musical Performs in Berkeley, Sunnyvale, and San Francisco

     It's been a big first day of school, and Llama's happy to be home and wearing his favorite red pajamas. After his bedtime story, Mama Llama tucks him in and pops downstairs. Llama's toys try to help him relax, but he's too wiggly. He needs a drink of water. But where did Mama Llama go? Why isn't she coming? Our original, world-premiere musical will have everyone doing the Bedtime Dance! Recommended for ages 3 and up Based on the books by Anna Dewdney Book, Music and Lyrics by Austin Zumbro Directed by Marty Johnson Running time: 1 hour, no intermission Special Berkeley Offer 1:30pm & 4pm ($22 - $26) 10:30am ($26 - $30)

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  bitWise Academy

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  50% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES IN CALIFORNIA TODAY!

     Are you interested in extending your child's learning beyond the classroom this summer? Join bitWise Academy and take self-paced online classes in STEM and computer science!

  GET 50% OFF AND ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES TODAY!

  Looking for the perfect STEM-based programming camp for your kid this summer? Explore online classes from the comfort of your home with bitWise Academy!

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  Bright Horizons - San Francisco Area

  San Francisco Area

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  Bright Horizons is the leading provider of high-quality early education and preschool. Our programs empower children from infancy on to become confident, successful learners and secure, caring people. Our programs invite children to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in school and beyond. Visit www.brighthorizons.com for a center near you.

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  Museum of Children's Arts

  Oakland

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  MOCHA Summer Arts Camps Its cool to make art when it's hot outside!

     Early Bird Special: Register by April 1, 2019 to get $25 off camps Join us for innovative, hands-on arts activities for children and youth, ages 6-12. MOCHA campers work on a variety of engaging projects based on weekly topics. Days & Times June 3 - August 23 Pre-care: 8:00 - 8:30am Drop-off: 8:30 - 9:00am Camp: 9:00am - 3:30pm Pick-up: 3:30 - 3:45pm After - care: 3:30 - 5:30pm Price Camp: $350 per week Early Bird: $325 per week (before April 1st) 10% sibling discount on second child Limited scholarships are available Add-ons Pre-care: $5 per day After-care: $20 per day Lessons June 3 - 7 Starter Art Learn the basics: shape, line, form, texture, pattern, space and color. Teaching Artist: Leticia Padgett June 10 - 14 Observe, Question, Hypothesize Dissect color, experiment with materials and test hypotheses. Teaching Artist: Brandy Gardner June 17 - 21 Wonder Women From O'Keefe to Kahlo to Kusama, learn about the contributions of women in art. Teaching Artist: Leticia Padgett June 24 - 28 Architectonics Develop skills in structural engineering while imagining buildings of the future. Teaching Artist: Brandy Gardner July 8 - 12 Zines & Comics Blend the worlds of art, literature and characterizations to create scenes, stories and graphics. Teaching Artist: Alexandria Martinez July 15 - 19 Street Graffiti Fashion Utilize a variety of materials and learn techniques by combining media. Teaching Artist: Kaya Fortune July 22 - 26 From Sketches to Prints A survey of the process of printmaking using blocks, plates and stencils. Teaching Artist: Alexandria Martinez July 29 - August 2 pARTy Animals Spend the week exploring the shapes and forms of all your favorite animals through paint, collage and mixed media. Teaching Artist: Leticia Padgett August 5 - 9 Poetic Pictures Putting imagery to literal expressions is the concentration of this week's camps. Teaching Artist: Leticia Padgett August 12 - 16 Across the Globe Take a journey across the world as we explore different cultures and countries to learn how they express themselves through art. Teaching Artist: TBD August 19 - 23 Drawing & Painting Learn techniques for portraits, life drawings and landscapes while focusing on composition, shading, color mixing and proportions. Teaching Artist: TBD REGISTER ONLINE Contact Isobel Aveston Museum Manager museum@mocha.org 510.987.8556 510.465.8770 ext. 100 (less) ... Read more

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  Red and White Fleet

  San Francisco

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  Red and White Fleet is San Francisco's original bay cruise operator and features several family-friendly cruises, including Golden Gat Bay Cruise, Bridge 2 Bridge Cruise and California Sunset Cruise. Golden Gate Bay Cruise San Francisco's original and best bay cruise! Experience breathtaking views of the San Francisco waterfront, the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, and the notorious Alcatraz Island. Our award-winning audio tour (offered in 16 languages) details the city's rich cultural history as you cruise past the area's most famous landmarks. We have 8 to 12 daily departures starting at 10:00am. In our Summer season, our first departure is at 9:15am. Length of the cruise: 1 Hour Adults (18+): $32 Youth (5-17): $22 (less) ... Read more

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  Taste Buds Kitchen

  San Jose

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  It's almost Summer Camp Season in our Kitchens!

     Are you ready to escape the ordinary and embark on a culinary adventure? Taste Buds Kitchen is here to tell you exactly how to make Summer 2019 the BEST SUMMER EVER! As the deadline for making summer plans approaches, we know parents will have a few questions about why attending a cooking camp should be first on the list of to-do's! For more FAQ and details, check our site!

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  The Coding School

  The Coding School

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  LEARN CODING in the most SUPPORTIVE, In-Depth and RISK-FREE learning environment possible in California with The Coding School!

     Our one-of-a-kind program provides students with ONE-ON-ONE lessons from top computer scientists at SpaceX, Google, Stanford, Harvard & more... ALL FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! Middle and high school students meet for weekly, face-to-face coding lessons & mentorship via video chat with their own personal instructor to learn in-depth skills and knowledge at their own pace in fields including Artificial Intelligence, Mobile App Building, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Tech and more! Our students increase their college competitiveness by creating projects to showcase their skills and passions in the college admissions process. To register and for more information visit: https://www.the-cs.org/summer/index.html (less) ... Read more

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  Vibo Music School

  San Bruno

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  Join us at Camp Allegro, a one-week or two-week summer music camp offering an unparalleled creative experience for aspiring young musicians ages 6 and up! Campers explore the joy of playing music through fun classes, rehearsals and performance all within a fun and supportive environment. Beginners and intermediate level students alike benefit from a summer session at Camp Allegro.

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  Museum of Children's Arts

  Oakland

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  MOCHA Summer Arts Camps Its cool to make art when it's hot outside!

     Early Bird Special: Register by April 1, 2019 to get $25 off camps Join us for innovative, hands-on arts activities for children and youth, ages 6-12. MOCHA campers work on a variety of engaging projects based on weekly topics. Days & Times June 3 - August 23 Pre-care: 8:00 - 8:30am Drop-off: 8:30 - 9:00am Camp: 9:00am - 3:30pm Pick-up: 3:30 - 3:45pm After - care: 3:30 - 5:30pm Price Camp: $350 per week Early Bird: $325 per week (before April 1st) 10% sibling discount on second child Limited scholarships are available Add-ons Pre-care: $5 per day After-care: $20 per day Lessons June 3 - 7 Starter Art Learn the basics: shape, line, form, texture, pattern, space and color. Teaching Artist: Leticia Padgett June 10 - 14 Observe, Question, Hypothesize Dissect color, experiment with materials and test hypotheses. Teaching Artist: Brandy Gardner June 17 - 21 Wonder Women From O'Keefe to Kahlo to Kusama, learn about the contributions of women in art. Teaching Artist: Leticia Padgett June 24 - 28 Architectonics Develop skills in structural engineering while imagining buildings of the future. Teaching Artist: Brandy Gardner July 8 - 12 Zines & Comics Blend the worlds of art, literature and characterizations to create scenes, stories and graphics. Teaching Artist: Alexandria Martinez July 15 - 19 Street Graffiti Fashion Utilize a variety of materials and learn techniques by combining media. Teaching Artist: Kaya Fortune July 22 - 26 From Sketches to Prints A survey of the process of printmaking using blocks, plates and stencils. Teaching Artist: Alexandria Martinez July 29 - August 2 pARTy Animals Spend the week exploring the shapes and forms of all your favorite animals through paint, collage and mixed media. Teaching Artist: Leticia Padgett August 5 - 9 Poetic Pictures Putting imagery to literal expressions is the concentration of this week's camps. Teaching Artist: Leticia Padgett August 12 - 16 Across the Globe Take a journey across the world as we explore different cultures and countries to learn how they express themselves through art. Teaching Artist: TBD August 19 - 23 Drawing & Painting Learn techniques for portraits, life drawings and landscapes while focusing on composition, shading, color mixing and proportions. Teaching Artist: TBD REGISTER ONLINE Contact Isobel Aveston Museum Manager museum@mocha.org 510.987.8556 510.465.8770 ext. 100 (less) ... Read more

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  Outward Bound

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  For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to lead the way in outdoor adventure-education for youth and adults. With locations throughout the United States and Internationally and over 500 courses to choose from, your perfect adventure awaits! Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge in the wilderness. Students develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, as well as environmental and community stewardship. Courses range in length from four days to three months, for ages 12 to 45+. Activities include backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, sailing, dog sledding, skiing and much more. Scholarships are available. (less) ... Read more