2015 summer guide
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2015 Summer Resource Guide
5 Multiple Locations in San Francisco
7 Programs for Children with Special Needs
8 Bayview/Hunters Point
9 Chinatown/Downtown/North Beach/Telegraph Hill
10 Civic Center/Tenderloin/Western Addition/Japantown
12 Excelsior/Ocean View/Ingleside/Lakeshore/Merced
13 Haight-Ashbury/Hayes Valley/Panhandle
13 Marina/Cow Hollow
14 Mission/Bernal Heights/Noe Valley/Castro
17 Potrero Hill/SOMA/Mission Bay
18 Richmond/Presidio
19 Sunset
20 Visitacion Valley/Sunnydale/Portola
21 West Portal/St. Francis Wood/Miraloma Park/Glen Park
22 Children’s Council Parent Support Classes
A summer full of possibilitiesSummer programs provide great opportunities for your child to learn, play, and stay active. This booklet is a resource to assist you in choosing the summer program that is best for your family.
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The 2015 Summer Resource Guide is produced with funding from San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, and the San Francisco Office of Early Care and Education.
We also produce an Afterschool Guide each summer. If you would like to include a program or make a correction for next year’s guides, please contact Aaron Rosenthal at [email protected].
This guide features information on San Francisco-based summer programs for youth age 18 and under. Programs listed in this guide cost $350 or less per week or offer scholarships to bring them into that range. Sessions vary from 1–2 weeks to full summer programs. For information on the complete range of San Francisco summer camps please visit www.sfkids.org.
All program details are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please contact the programs directly.
Children’s Council does not endorse or recommend any specific program included in this guide. For free support choosing a program based on your family’s needs, please contact our Resource and Referral team:
� By phone at 415.343.3300 � In person at 445 Church St. in San Francisco � By email at [email protected]
Summer programs matter! High quality summer programs support the academic, creative, social, physical, and emotional development of young people, while meeting the needs of working families. They provide a time for youth to explore new places and skills, be physically active, and develop healthy relationships with peers and caring adults. High quality summer programs help youth return to school prepared and engaged.
Research demonstrates the value of high quality summer programming to prevent summer learning loss, keep children healthy and active, and help working families by providing struc-tured, engaging activities for children while parents are at work.
For more information on the importance of summer programs, visit the Summer Matters Campaign at summermatters2you.net or the National Summer Learning Association at www.summerlearning.org.
About This Guide
Value of High Quality Summer Programs
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Preventing Summer Learning Loss
Children who are not engaged in high quality summer activities may experience a loss in academic skills during the summer, falling behind on reading and mathematics and declining in overall health and wellness. This means that many youth are already behind when school starts again in the fall.
Enrolling your child in a high quality, engaging summer program is one of the best ways to prevent summer learning loss. Parents and families can also help prevent summer learning loss by getting involved in their child’s summer program, however their schedule allows. Here are some simple ways you can be active in your child’s program:
� Make sure your child is interested in the summer activities! Talk with your child about what he or she is doing in the program.
� Get to know the program staff when you pick up or drop off your child. � Help your child attend the program regularly. Research shows that youth who attend their
program regularly benefit more than youth who come less often. � Expand on what he or she is learning in the program. One simple way is to read about a
topic that your child explores in the program. Or visit www.sfpl.org/kids to learn about summer activities happening in San Francisco.
TOP TEN INDICATORS OF A GREAT SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM
1. Kids are happy and engaged
2. Kids feel safe
3. Kids are learning by doing
4. Kids are being creative
5. Kids are moving and playing
6. Kids get to show off their learning
7. Kids engage in a variety of activities
8. Staff are positive and involved
9. Staff are welcoming toward parents and families
10. You can sense a strong spirit— cheers, songs, etc.
Adapted by the San Francisco Expanded Learning Collaboration. More parent resources available at www.sfelc.org.
Resources for summer
and beyond!
For a comprehensive listing of family resources and activities, including summer programs for youth, visit www.sfkids.org. The SFkids web site provides listings for activities and out-of-school programs for children, and offers a directory of resources for family support, education, transportation, health, and safety. The information provided by SFkids can assist you in locating resources that may benefit your family — this summer and beyond!
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Adapted from the American Camp Association recommendations and the San Francisco Expanded Learning Collaborative.
1. What is the program’s mission or philosophy? Make sure that the program’s mission and philosophy fit with your child’s interests, and are in line with your own philosophy as a parent.
2. How does the program recruit, screen and train its staff? Determine what kinds of background checks the camp conducts on its counselors and other staff. Ask how the program provides training for staff members before camp starts. Find out how staff prepare for the program while camp is in session.
3. What is the ratio of counselors to campers? Low youth to staff ratios are a key part of high quality summer programs. In general, there should be no more than 10 to 15 youth for every paid staff, and volunteers should also be available to lower the ratio.
4. How old are the counselors? The majority of staff should be 18 or older, younger staff should be least two years older than the campers under their supervision.
5. How does the program ensure that it is aligning to school year learning? The program should be familiar with Common Core and California State Grade Level Standards. The program should ensure activities are grade level appropriate so your child is prepared when school starts in the fall.
6. How does the program handle medical emergencies? The program should have an emergency plan in place and all staff should be trained on the procedures. The program should have direct phone access to medical facilities at all times.
7. What is the program’s approach to conflict resolution and behavior management? Determine how the program developed and enforces its conflict policies, and make sure they are in line with your own philosophy.
8. How does the staff work with special needs? Ask about the kinds of training staff have received to work with special needs. If the program is not exclusively for special needs, find out if youth have opportunities to play and interact together.
9. What is a typical daily schedule? A typical daily schedule should include a range of activities that will support academic enrichment and include time for physical activity and play.
10. Will the camp transport children? Find out how the program transports children to and from activities. If a program uses vehicles, find out who drives them. If the program uses public transportation, find out their policies for riding public transportation safely.
11. Does the program offer scholarships or sliding scale fees? Don’t be afraid to ask if a program will work with you to meet your financial needs.
12. What are other people saying about the camp? Parents say that they learn the most about a program through word of mouth. Talk to parents or even school-year teachers and find out what they’re saying about the camp.
For more information on best practices for summer programs, visit the American Camping Association online at www.acacamps.org or visit GreatSchools’ website at www.greatschools.org.
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Summer Program
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Boys & Girls Clubs of San FranciscoOrganization address:380 Fulton St. – 94102415.445.5437; www.kidsclub.orgDescription: Boys & Girls Clubs coordinate activi-ties including educational development, health and life skills, arts, sports, fitness, and recreation. Visit the website listed above for site-specific program details, and see below for site contact information.
Columbia Park Clubhouse450 Guerrero St. – 94110415.983.3901
Don Fisher Clubhouse380 Fulton St. – 94102 415.221.6100
Excelsior Clubhouse163 London St. – 94112 415.334.2582
Mission Clubhouse901 Alabama St. – 94110415.400.8900
Sunnydale Clubhouse 1654 Sunnydale Ave. – 94134 415.584.5028
Tenderloin Clubhouse115 Jones St. – 94102 415.351.3125
Visitacion Valley Clubhouse251 Leland Ave – 94134 415.239.2392
Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club 195 Kiska Rd. – 94124 415.655.5160
Cross Cultural Family CenterContact: Fonda Davidson415.921.7019; [email protected] www.crossculturalsf.org Ages: 0–10 Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 7:30 am–5:30 pmFees: Call for detailsDescription: The Cross Cultural Family Center School Age Program provides afterschool child care for children ages 5–9 during the school year, and full-day child care during the summer months and school breaks. The program provides healthy meals, homework support and enrichment activi-ties. It serves low and moderate income families in San Francisco. Centers are located in the Western Addition, Richmond, Tenderloin and Castro/Upper Market neighborhoods. Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Arabic
San Francisco Beacon InitiativeContact: Ali Metzler1390 Market St., Suite 900 – 94102 415.554.3507; [email protected]: Beacon centers coordinate summer programs with activities including academic development, computer classes, sports, music, arts, and writing. Visit the Web site listed above for site-specific program details, and see below for site contact information.
Bayview Hunters PointBurton High School 400 Mansell St. – 94134 415.337.7991; Carol Hill – [email protected]
North Beach–ChinatownFrancisco Middle School 2190 Powell St. – 94133 415.398.5015; [email protected]
MissionEverett Middle School 450 Church St. – 94114 [email protected]
Multiple Locations in San Francisco
6OMI/Excelsior Beacon CenterJames Denman Middle School241 Oneida Ave. – 94112415.406.1290; [email protected]
RichmondGeorge Washington High School600 32nd Ave. – 94121415.750.8554; [email protected]
SunsetA.P. Giannini Middle School3151 Ortega St. – 94122415.759.3690
Visitacion ValleyVisitacion Valley Middle School450 Raymond Ave. – 94134415.260.8774; [email protected]
Western AdditionJohn Muir Elementary School380 Webster St. – 94117415.749.2714; [email protected]
San Francisco Recreation and ParksOrganization address: 501 Stanyan St. – 94117415.831.2700; [email protected]: San Francisco’s Recreation and Parks department offers a variety of day camps throughout the city for youth aged 17 and under. Ages served, dates, times, and fees vary by pro-gram; consult the department’s Web site or call for details on a specific program. Camp activities include arts and crafts, cooking, sports, music, science, dance, field trips, and more. Extended care is offered at many sites. You can also register in-person at 12 neighborhood recreation centers throughout the city.
SFUSD ExCEL Programs Lucy Hong20 Cook St. – 94118415.750.4500, ext. 1018; [email protected]/ExCELafterschool or sfkids.orgAges: Entering grades K–12. Priority at each site is given to students currently enrolled in the after school program at that school.Dates: Check with each school’s ExCEL program.Times: Full-day programs, hours vary by locationFees: Free and fee-based, check with each school for details.
Description: Building upon the success of ExCEL After School Programs, many schools will offer Ex-CEL summer programs. The district estimates that programs will be offered at 36 schools. Ask the ExCEL after school administrator at your school for details on summer plans at that location.
SFUSD Early Education Schools 20 Cook St. – 94118415.750.8500www.sfusd.edu – click on ‘Programs’ then ‘Early Education’Ages: Entering grades K–5Dates: Monday–Friday during summer breakTimes: Full-day programs, hours vary by locationFees: Subsidized and Tuition-based spots availableDescription: Summer programs are available at many Early Education Schools. These programs provide children a variety of educational, recre-ational and social opportunities. Children who attend a school’s afterschool program during the academic year are guaranteed a summer spot. Ad-ditional spots are generally available, on a school-by-school basis. Please call the number above or visit the web site for details on a particular school.
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The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern CaliforniaContact: Shannon Simonson 1234 Divisadero St. – 94115 415.921.7658; [email protected] www.hearingspeech.org Ages: Birth–22Dates: July 12–7Fees: Free for San Francisco residents with hearing lossDescription: Camp Hear We Come offers a weeklong residential camp for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Campers will hike, enjoy campfires, go horseback riding, explore rock climbing, test their talents with archery and swim at the beautiful camp Jones Gulch.Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese,Mandarin, American Sign Language
Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center207 Skyline Blvd. – 94132415.665.4100; www.prrcsf.orgAges: 5–21Times: 12:00–6:00 pmDescription: The Pomeroy Center offers recre-ation programs exclusively for children and teens with disabilities. Activities include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, computer lab, and field trips around the Bay Area.
Sunny Paths Special Needs MinistryLutheran Church of the Holy SpiritContact: Cecilia Ng2400 Noriega St. – 94122415.661.1120; [email protected]: Entering Preschool–5th gradeDates: July 22–August 2Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pmFees: Call for detailsDescription: Sunny Paths is a summer camp for children with special needs. All children are paired with a buddy.
YMCA of San Franciscowww.ymcasf.org/ycampDescription: YMCA of San Francisco offers an array of summer programs for children and teens. Activities include sports, games, arts and crafts, and field trips to locations such as parks, muse-ums, beaches, and pools. Visit the Web site listed above for site-specific program details, and see below for site contact information.
Bayview Hunters Point YMCA 1601 Lane St. – 94124 415.822.7728
Buchanan YMCA1530 Buchanan St. – 94115415.931.9622
Chinatown YMCA 855 Sacramento St. – 94108 415.576.9622
Embarcadero YMCA169 Steuart St. – 9410415.957.9622
Mission YMCA 4080 Mission St. – 94112 415.586.6900
Presidio YMCA Main Post Gym, Bldg. 63 – 94129 415.447.9622
Richmond District YMCA 360 18th Ave. – 94121 415.666.9622
Stonestown Family YMCA 333 Eucalyptus Dr. – 94132 415.242.7101
Programs for Children with Special Needs
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BAYCAT Summer Camp2415 3rd St – [email protected]: 11–18Dates: June 15–August 6 Times: 1:00–5:00 pmFees: Free Description: Bayview-Hunters Point Center for Arts and Technology (BAYCAT) is a nonprofit social enterprise that educates, empowers and employs young people in the digital media arts including: video production, music production, animation, graphic and web design.
Charles Drew Summer Program 415.330.1546; www.sfusd.eduAges: Entering grades K–8Dates: Call for dates Times: 7:30 am–5:45 pmFees: $1.10–$9.20/day call for detailsDescription: Charles Drew Summer Program serves students Kindergarten through 5th grade who attend Charles Drew Elementary school in the Bayview area. We provide academic enrich-ment, KidzLit, SPARKS, a non-competitive sports and nutrition based programs curriculum, and other youth development based enrichment pro-grams, including music, drama and visual arts. Languages: English, Spanish
Providence Summer Learning1218 Mendell St. – 94124415.206.0263; www.providencefoundationsf.orgAges: 3–12Dates: June 29–August 7Times: 8:00 am–5:00 pmFees: $125/6-week sessionDescription: Providence runs a summer day camp featuring academic and enrichment classes, plus field trips on Fridays. Activities include: self-defense, arts and crafts, photography, computer literacy, gymnastics, math, money management, language arts, and music. Kids will also learn about careers and life after school.
The Vision AcademyContact: Kian Alavi141 Industrial St. – 94124415.347.9709; www.thevisionacademy.orgAges: 4–13Dates: June 8–July 24Times: 9:00 am–3:30 pmFees: $250 per week, scholarships available Description: This camp is designed to provide each child with fun and memorable summertime experiences, including a quality curriculum de-signed to promote academic growth. Staff is great with kids, and provides a fun-filled daily schedule of activities that includes Math, Reading & Literacy, Arts & Crafts, Chess Instruction and Brain games and outdoor playtime. The Vision Academy helps kids have a smart and happy summer.Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese
Bayview/Hunters Point
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Cameron HouseContact: Kelcie Wong920 Sacramento St. – 94108415.781.0401, ext. 104; [email protected]/summerAges: Entering grades 1–12Dates: June 8–August 14 Times: 8:00 am–6:00 pmFees: $135/week; scholarships available. Description: Cameron House offers outdoor day camp, bilingual programs, academic enrichment, leadership development and Westminster Woods residential camp. Camp locations available in the Chinatown and Sunset. Languages: English, Cantonese
Language & Arts Summer Day CampSan Francisco Public Montessori Educational Enrichment FoundationContact: Ken Lee2245 Jones St – 94133415.699.8916; [email protected]: 5–11Dates: June 1–July 10 Times: 8:30 am–5:30 pmFees: $290/week; limited scholarships available Description: This program includes language instruction in either Mandarin or Spanish and a va-riety of art, crafts, STEM-based science and Lego projects, naturalist and wildlife presentations, games, swimming, cooking, gardening, music, play and weekly field trips. Previous language experience is not necessary.
Salesian Day Camp680 Filbert St. – 94133650.867.2391; [email protected] www.salesianclub.orgAges: 4–8Dates: June 8–August 7Times: 8:00 am–5:30 pm; extended care 7:30–9:00 am and 4:00–5:30 pm Fees: $100 one-time registration fee; $200/week Description: Salesian Day Camp is a program consisting of supervised, formative and recre-ational activities for children with various interests. Nurturing campers in the Salesian Family environ-ment, care providers strive to develop individuals who will become outstanding future leaders.Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin
Telegraph Hill Neighborhood CenterContact: Jeffrey Ng660 Lombard St. – 94133415.421.6443, ext. 28; [email protected]: Entering grades K–6Dates: All summerTimes: 10:00 am–6:00 pm; extended care 7:30–10:00 amFees: $150/week; extended care $25/weekDescription: Participants in Tel-Hi’s Summer Camp Program enjoy activities including art, act-ing, gardening, academic enrichment, field trips, and sports and recreation. Throughout the sum-mer, students gain confidence, improve commu-nication skills, learn to work together, experience new activities, develop friendships and have fun!Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin
Chinatown/Downtown/North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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Civic Center/Tenderloin/Western Addition/Japantown
Catholic Charities CYOContact: Courtney Johnson Clendinen180 Howard St. – 94105 415.972.1253; cyo.cccyo.orgAges: Entering grades K–12Dates: All summerTimes: 8:00 am–6:00 pm Fees: Free to low-cost depending on programDescription: Maureen & Craig Sullivan Youth Services provides quality child development services to San Francisco children. They offer a strong learning based curriculum that sup-ports enrichment, physical and socio-emotional strength. Summer programs include sports camps, day camps, and a sleepaway camp in the Sonoma Redwoods.
Christ United Presbyterian Church (C.U.P.C.) Summer CampContact: Arman Hirose 1700 Sutter St. – 94115 415.640.3129; [email protected] www.cupc.org/summercamp Ages: 5–13 Dates: June 6–August 5 Times: 9:00 am–4:30 pm; extended care 7:30–9:00 am and 4:30–6:00 pmFees: $165–$185/week Description: C.U.P.C. Summer Camp strives to maintain a low-cost child care program serving children and families in the San Francisco. Chris-tian devotional lessons and themes are integrated with daily activities that include games, crafts,
songs and various special events. Activities take place in various local parks and other attractions in the SF Bay Area.Languages: English, Japanese
Collective ImpactContact: Rika Chambers1050 McAllister St. – 94115 415-567-0400; [email protected] www.collectiveimpact.org Ages: 5–18 Dates: June 9–July 31 Times: 8:00 am–7:00 pmFees: Free Description: The MAGIC Zone is committed to working with the School District, families and youth to address academic issues and support youth through quality programming. Program takes a youth development approach, integrating project-based learning in academic, enrichment and recreational activities.
Glide Summer ProgramContact: Paul Chilvers 330 Ellis St. – 94102 415.674.6254; [email protected] www.glide.org Ages: 5–11Dates: June 3–August 7Times: 8:30 am–5:15 pmFees: Free Description: Glide’s Janice Mirikitani Family, Youth and Childcare Center provides culturally relevant, high quality programs for low-income children in the Tenderloin, with full day program-ming during the summer months. Summer activi-
11ties include field trips, creative arts, gardening and nutrition education, and sports and recreation. Languages: English, Spanish
The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern CaliforniaContact: Shannon Simonson 1234 Divisadero St. – 94115 415.921.7658; [email protected] www.hearingspeech.org Ages: Birth–22 Dates: July 12 - 17Fees: Free for San Francisco residents with hearing loss.Description: Camp Hear We Come offers a weeklong residential camp for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Campers will hike, enjoy campfires, go horseback riding, explore rock climbing, test their talents with archery and swim in the beautiful camp Jones Gulch.Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, American Sign Language
Tenderloin Achievement Group Contact: Blair Czarecki375 Eddy St. – 94102415.238.0528; [email protected] Ages: Entering grades K–8Dates: June 1–August 14Times: 10:00 am–6:00 pmFees: Free (lunch and snack provided)Description: Tenderloin Achievement Group (TAG) serves Tenderloin and adjoining neighbor-hood youth, representing grades K–8 from 10+ San Francisco Public and Private Schools. Summer activities include summer reading, literacy, mentoring, nutrition education, gardening, art, fieldtrips, collaborations with SFUSD Health Edu-cation Students, and community projects. Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese
Up On Top Contact: Silena Layne 1187 Franklin St. – 94109415.912.9737; [email protected]: Entering grades K–5Dates: June 8–July 31Times: 8:00 am–6:00 pmFees: Free
Description: TAG serves Tenderloin and adjoin-ing neighborhood youth, grades K–8 from 10+ SF Schools. Summer activities include summer reading, literacy, mentoring, nutrition education, gardening, art, field trips, collaborations with SFUSD Health Education Students, and commu-nity projects.Languages: English, Spanish
Tomodachi Sumer Program at the JCYCContact: Lauren Morimoto2012 Pine St. – 94115415.563.8052; [email protected]/programs/children/tomodachiAges: 5–11Dates: June 8–August 7Times: 7:30 am–6:00 pmFees: $175/weekDescription: Children participate in everything from athletic skill development to creative writing. Weekly Japanese cultural enrichment workshops and activities focus on Japanese arts and crafts, food and games, sports and toys. Field trips include: Discovery Kingdom, ice-skating, and the zoo.
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Everyday MagicContact: Terri Klein220 Middlefield Dr. – 94132415.681.9168; www.everyday-magic.orgAges: 0–13Dates: June–AugustTimes: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 4:00–6:00 pmFees: $250/week; extended care $75/week Description: Run by many of the instructors from the great Everyday Magic afterschool program at Lakeshore Elementary School, the Everyday Magic summer program includes weeklong programs focusing on cooking, arts, fabric design, storytell-ing/writing, science, gardening, and construction.
The First Tee of San Francisco99 Harding Rd – 94132415.731.4653; [email protected] Ages: 6–17Dates: June 1–July 31Times: 9:00 am–12:00 pmFees: $10/day Description: All of The First Tee staff, coaches and volunteers strive to uphold the mission of positively impacting the lives of young people through the game of golf. With each lesson, chil-dren develop positive personal and social values associated with the game. They also enjoy activi-ties that lead to motor skill development.
Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center207 Skyline Blvd. – 94132 415.665.4100; www.prrcsf.org Ages: 5–21 Times: 12:00–6:00 pmDescription: The Pomeroy Center offers recre-ation programs exclusively for children and teens with disabilities. Activities include arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, swimming, computer lab, and field trips around the Bay Area.
SF State Summer Sailing and Paddling ProgramsLake Merced [email protected] ; www.recdept.sfsu.edu/sailingAges: 8–15Dates: June–AugustTimes: Half-day and full-day optionsFees: $135–$255/weekDescription: San Francisco State University offers three summer programs: Sailing and Science, Paddling and the Lake Environment, and Sailing. Youth will get involved with hands-on learning activities and fun experiential education exercises that will bring science and environmental edu-cational activities to life. No previous sailing or kayaking experience is required.
Excelsior/Ocean View/Ingleside/Lakeshore/Merced
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AcroSports’ AcroCampContact: Patti Wells 639 Frederick St. – 94117 415.665.2276; [email protected]: 6–12 Dates: June 1–August 28Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pm; Extended care 8:00–9:00 am and 3:00–5:30 pm Fees: $350/week; Extended care $40–$120/week; scholarships availableDescription: AcroCamp focuses on teaching kids fitness, confidence and community through the circus arts. Activities will include participation in a variety of circus and gymnastics activities as well as cooperative games including: Juggline, clown-ing, tumbing, trampoline, group and individual art projects, and zipline and bungee swing rides. Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog
Destined to Be Great Summer Sports Camp1180 Stanyan St – 94117415.308.6806; [email protected]: 5–11Dates: June 1–August 14Times: 8:00 am–5:00 pmFees: $225/weekDescription: Destined To Be Great Sports Camps are indoor/outdoor camps that incorporate team sports, creative arts and crafts, academic enrich-ment and self esteem building games. Campers enjoy many activities: baseball, basketball, foot-ball, soccer, indoor and outdoor hockey, bowling, golf, and relay races.
The X Kids Tech Camp Summer Camp624 Masonic Ave – [email protected]; www.thexkids.orgAges: 4–16Dates: June 2–September 17Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pmFees: $299/week- use discount code 2015-XKIDS-FUN at checkoutDescription: The X Kids robotics program focuses on building minds through the creative use of electronics and machines, with the latest technol-ogy, from iPads and laptops to 3D printers. With the guidance of our robotics specialists, students learn the importance of cooperation, teamwork and leadership.
Maritime Summer CampsSan Francisco Maritime National Park AssociationContact: Glenn Howe2905 Hyde Street – 94109415.215.6291; [email protected]/edu/SummerCamps2015.htmAges: 8–13Dates: July
Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pm; extended care 8:00–9:00 am and 3:00–5:00 pmFees: $250/week Description: Kids experience San Francisco Bay through the eyes of a Sailor and a Scientist while rowing in whale boats, learning about sailing and navigation, testing water samples and exploring Bay mud. Fun filled maritime field trips included.
Haight-Ashbury/Hayes Valley/Panhandle
Marina/Cow Hollow
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Buena Vista Child Care Summer Camp2641 25th St. – 94110415.633.6761; [email protected]: 5–10Dates: June 8–July 17 Times: 7:30 am–5:30 pmFees: $400/week; scholarships available Description: Children will have fun, learn through activities and keep active in a safe environment during this camp. Kids can enjoy six themed weeks of project-based learning with arts, crafts, swim lessons, games and fieldtrips every week!
Columbia Park Boys & Girls ClubContact: Jay Nunez450 Guerrero St. – 94110415.983.3911; [email protected]/clubmembership/#programsAges: 5–17Dates: June 3–August 18 Times: 10:00 am–5:30 pmFees: $70 all summer Description: The Boys & Girls Club summer expe-rience includes free lunch and participation in fun-filled programs in our five core areas plus favorite activities like field trips, swimming and sailing. Also, youth can enjoy a 10-day camp experience at Camp Mendocino, our residential summer Camp.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino ArtsContact: Leticia Paez2868 Mission St – 94110415.643.2787; [email protected] Ages: 5–17Dates: June 16–August 7Times: 8:30 am–3:30 pmFees: $50/week Description: The Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts provides an educational, cultural art experience in a safe, fun and nurturing environ-ment. Through Art, Dance and Music classes children and teens will develop confidence, self expression, a sense of creativity, leadership, team building skills, cultural pride and awareness.
Good Samaritan Family Resource CenterContact: Jose Carrasco 1294 Potrero Ave. – 94110 415.672.9798; [email protected] www.goodsamfrc.org Ages: 6–14 Dates: June 15–July 24 Times: 9:00 am–5:00 pmFees: $0–$200; scholarships available Description: The summer program serves youth with an assortment of activities, including garden-ing, arts projects, field trips, soccer, bike riding, recreational sports and camping trips for older youth, ages 10 to 14.Languages: English, Spanish
Mission/Bernal Heights/Noe Valley/Castro
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Mission Neighborhood Centers – Mission Girls Contact: Susana Rojas362 Capp St. – 94110415.648.2826 x1200; [email protected]: 9–14Dates: June 12–August 7Times: 10:00 am–6:00 pmFees: $300; scholarships available Description: The Mission Girls Summer Program offers academic enrichment, cultural enrichment, career exploration, leadership development, cultural art, health education, sports and fitness, and outings. All programs and activities focus on empowering the next generation of women by offering services that will educate and empower them in a safe space.
826 ValenciaContact: Christina Perry826 Valencia St. – 94110415.642.5905; [email protected]/our-programs/summer-at-826Ages: Entering grades 1–5Dates: Weeklong camps run all summerTimes: 9:00 am–3:00 pm or laterFees: Free
Description: Each summer we offer an array of evening and weekend workshops, and a five-week writing camp for elementary school students. The camp runs Monday through Friday and provides a balance of reading, writing, and outdoor activities. While catching up to grade level in their literacy skills, students conduct science experiments and create chapbooks and performances with the one-on-one support of 826’s tutors.
Jamestown Community CenterContact: Michael Andolina3382 26th St. – 94110415.647.4709; [email protected]: 5–13Dates: June 8–July 17Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pmFees: $200/week; scholarships availableDescription: Jamestown Community Center offers two summer programs: Summer Voyage and Summer Playhouse. Summer Playhouse offers morning sports and afternoon enrichment for elementary age children. Summer Voyage teaches teens ages 6–9 to make their own decisions, de-velop leadership skills, and manage their finances. Both camps include day trips around San Francisco.Languages: English, Spanish
16San Francisco Friends School Contact: Emmett Phelan250 Valencia St. – 94103415.565.0400 x278; [email protected]/summerAges: 3–14Dates: June 22–July 31Times: Full and half day camps; extended care 11:30 am–6:00 pmFees: Price varies, scholarships availableDescription: San Francisco Friends School Sum-mer Camp offers six weeks of engaging projects, activities, adventures, and explorations. For K campers, each week is a new theme. 1st to 9th grade campers choose morning, afternoon, or full-day options for each week.
Pacific Islander Youth Alliance Contact: Patsy Tito 2055 Sunnydale Ave. #100 – 94134 415.841.1086; [email protected] www.samoancommunitysf.orgAges: 5–18 Dates: June 8–July 24Times: 10:00 am–5:30 pmFees: Free Description: The Pacific Islander Youth Alliance program primarily serves children and youth who live in the Visitacion Valley, Bayview-Hunter’s Point, Potrero Hill, and Outer Mission neighbor-hoods. We provide a fun environment for kids to learn the Samoan Culture through music, dance, language, and art. Languages: English, Samoan
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Children’s Creativity Museum Summer Camp221 4th St. – [email protected]: 3–15Dates: June 8–August 7Times: 10:00 am–4:00 pmFees: $235–$575/week; scholarships available Description: The Children’s Creativity Museum is an interactive art and technology museum for kids. The museum hosts a whole variety of summer camps for your children, focusing on activities like computer programming, Legos, Jedi engineering, animation, exploration, dinosaurs, art, theater and space!
Go Girls! CampLocated at the Children’s Creativity Museum 221 4th St.- 94103510.550.5340; [email protected]/camp-registrationAges: Girls 6–10Dates: July 6–17 or July 20–31Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pmFees: $670/2-week sessionDescription: Rising 1st–4th grade girls make and perform their very own plays, reinforcing social emotional skills. Camps balance facilitated com-munity building time, arts-based instructional time, and plenty of free play. Children read, play outside, act, and explore creative movement, dance and media.
New Conservatory Theatre Center Summer Camp25 Van Ness Ave – 94102415.694.6148; [email protected]: 7–14Dates: July 6–August 14Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pm; extended care availableFees: $675/3-week sessionDescription: Campers take classes in acting, comedy, musical theatre and play creation, and each student is featured in an end of session per-formance for family and friends. Our enthusiastic teaching staff are professional actors and directors with a passion for creating theatre with young people just like you!
Potrero Hill Neighborhood House Contact: Sharon Johnson953 De Haro St. – 94107415.826.8080; www.phnhsf.orgAges: 6–13 Dates: June 8–July 31 Times: 9:00 am–5:00 pm; extended care 8:00–9:00 am and 5:00–6:00 pmFees: One-time registration $400; extended care $20/weekDescription: Summer in the City (SIC) is a fun learning excursion program that explores San Francisco and the Bay Area. We provide a nutri-tious breakfast, lunch and evening snack daily. Our program is designed to include academics such as reading, writing, arithmetic and science. We also offer EGPY, an online math program and Save Nature.org, a hands on science program. We will also enjoy interactive physical activities such as, swim lessons and free swim, games, sports and working in our community garden. Languages: English, Spanish
Potrero Hill Recreation Center801 Arkansas St. – 94107415.695.5009; www.sfrecpark.orgAges: 4–12Dates: Weeklong camps run all summerTimes: 9:00 am–3:00 pm; extended care availableFees: $720/year Description: The Potrero Hill Recreation Center offers an array of programs for your whole family! Kindergarten Readiness camp to help your tot prepare for the transition into kindergarten. Look What I Can Do! Is a sport and activity camp for 4 and 5 year olds who like to hop, skip and jump for joy. Sports Camps offer athletic opportunities for children and young teens.
Potrero Hill/SOMA/Mission Bay
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Agapeland Summer ProgramContact: Nelson Ma, 378 18th Ave – 94121415.387.7204; [email protected]: 5–13Dates: June 17–August 7 Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pm; extended care availableFees: $840 for the whole summer Description: Agapeland Summer Program is a seven half week, full day summer program for students grades K–8. Curricula includes: bible studies, English, math, Chinese language and cul-ture, arts and crafts, social studies, science, sports, field trips and more!
Booker T. Washington Community Service Center800 Presidio Ave. – 94115415.928.6596; www.btwcsc.orgAges: 6–14Dates: Monday–Friday throughout summer breakTimes: 8:00 am–6:00 pm Fees: Sliding scaleDescription: Day Camp activities take place at Booker T. Washington, neighboring parks and centers.
Crissy FieldsContact: May Tran, 1199 East Beach Dr. – 94129 415.561.7764; [email protected] www.crissyfield.org Ages: 5–11 Dates: June and JulyTimes: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 4:00–5:00 pmFees: $300–$375/week; scholarships available Description: Crissy Field Center has created a rich combination of urban environmental and National Park–based summer day camp for kids in grades 1–6. A partnership of the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Con-servancy, the Crissy Field Center offers campers an unforgettable experience as they explore the outdoors in the Golden Gate National Parks, and then put their hands and minds to use in Crissy Field Center’s state-of-the-art ecology, computer, and sustainable art labs.
Golden Gate Children’s ArtContact: Kelly Wiley3429 Sacramento St. – 94118415.246.8441, www.goldengatechildrensart.comAges: 0–13Dates: June–AugustTimes: 9:00 am–1:00 pmFees: $350 or less/weekDescription: Expanding the vision of Golden Gate Music Together, Golden Gate Children’s Art offers Reggio Emilia inspired art classes and camps, where children learn to express themselves through art.
Jewish Community Center of SFContact: Gayle Effron3200 California St. – 94118 415.292.1224; [email protected] www.jccsf.org/youth-family/camps/summer-campAges: 4–18 Dates: June 1–August 21Times: Contact for more information Fees: $0-$500/week; scholarships availableDescription: For the classic summer camp experi-ence–where a little bit of everything equals a whole lot of fun. Days are filled with swimming, sports, art, music, drama, nature explorations, city excursions, lake trips and theme days. We offer camps including Kochav Traditional Day Camps, Specialty Camps, Sports Camps and Clinics, and GADS (Gymnastics, Art, Dance & Swim). Pick from a variety of camps targeted toward different age groups.Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew
Richmond/Presidio
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All Stars Mandarin CenterContact: Hao An3151 Ortega St. – 94122415.465.4515; allstarsmandarincenter@gmail.comwww.allstarsmandarincenter.comAges: 5–13Dates: June 1–July 24 Times: 8:00 am–6:00 pmFees: $460/2-week sessionDescription: Each day is composed of two parts: Morning Cultural & Historical Exploration and Afternoon Culture Enrichment Activities. A specific theme is assigned to each week, and the weekly course curriculum, enrichment activities and field trips are particularly designed for that theme.
Sunny Paths Special Needs MinistryLutheran Church of the Holy SpiritContact: Cecilia Ng 2400 Noriega St. – 94122415.661.1120; [email protected]: Entering Preschool–5th gradeDates: Call for detailsTimes: 9:00 am–4:00 pmFees: Call for detailsDescription: Sunny Paths is a summer camp for children with special needs. All children are paired with a buddy.
Ulloa Children’s Center2650 42nd Ave. – 94116415.759.8854Ages: 5–11Dates: Runs all summer, call for details.Times: 7:30 am– 5:30 pm Fees: $4.00–$6.75/hourDescription: We offer full-day summer activities including arts and crafts, group games, out-door games and Chinese language class. We are located in the Outer Sunset at Ulloa School. Our fully qualified staff meets all state licensing requirements. You are billed monthly for only the actual hours your child attends. Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Richmond District Neighborhood CenterContact: Jane Louie 741 30th Ave. – 94121 415.751.6600; [email protected] www.rdnc.org Ages: 6–11 Dates: June 1–July 2Times: Full-day and half-day camps available Fees: $200–400/week; scholarships available. Description: The Richmond District Neighbor-hood Center is pleased to provide an assortment of summer camps for youth in elementary school. Our programs include performing arts, urban farming, multicultural arts, puppet theater, Hawai-ian culture, musical theater and a singing academy.
Campers will enjoy a variety of enrichment and exploration activities that will keep them engaged and learning over the summer months.
Sunset
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Real Options for City KidsContact: Erica Hernandez Visitacion Valley Middle School450 Raymond Ave. – 94134 415.260.8774; [email protected] www.rocksf.org Ages: Entering grades 1–12 Dates: Call for 2015 dates Times: 8:00 am–8:00 pm Fees: Nominal fees vary ($1/week and up) Description: R.O.C.K. programs are geared toward children, youth and the whole family. Call or go online for a full list of summer events and activities. The Summer Escape and Summer Go camps are two five-week programs that include cooking classes, field trips and memorable times with friends and ROCK staff. The Summer Escape program culminates in a camping trip.Languages: English, Spanish
Portola Family Connection2565 San Bruno Ave. – 94134 415.715.6746 ext. 170; [email protected]: Entering grades K–6 Dates: June 15–August 7 Times: 9:00 am–5:00 pm; extended care available.Fees: $230/two-week session; extended care $40Description: Summer Academic Enrichment Program features classes in language arts, social studies, math and science. Kids will also go on field trips, do art projects, and participate in recre-ational activities at neighborhood parks.
Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center Contact: Kyle Giocomo 3925 Noriega St. – 94122415.759.3690; [email protected] www.snbc.org/programs/summer-for-youthAges: Entering grades 1–8 Dates: June 8–July 17 Times: 9:00 am–5:00 pm Fees: Free, participants chosen by lottery. Description: Register as soon as possible to secure a spot! Every summer, the daily learning of 400 kids doesn’t take a break just because school does. We work to prevent summer learning-loss by offering daytime summer programs for Sunset youth. Like our school-year afterschool programs, our summer programs combine hands-on learn-ing with recreational activities. Languages: English, Chinese
SF Zoo Summer Camp1 Zoo Rd. – 94132415.753.8135; [email protected]/pdf/education/ZooCampBro-chure2015.pdfAges: 4–17Dates: June 1–August 14Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care availableFees: $205–$332/week
Description: Campers in pre K to grade 5 can enjoy up to three weeks of Zoo Camp fun and learning. Campers in grades 6 and 7 delve deeper into the science behind wildlife conservation dur-ing a two-week program ending in an overnight stay. Teens ages 14–17 interested in working with kids may volunteer in our special ZTA (Zoo Teach-ing Assistant) program.
Visitacion Valley/Sunnydale/Portola
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Growth and Learning OpportunitiesWest Portal Elementary School5 Lenox Way – 94127415.753.1113; [email protected] www.gloinc.org Grades: K–6 Dates: June 8–July 25 Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 7:00–9:00 am and 4:00–6:00 pm Fees: $265/week; extended care $35/week; scholarships available. Description: Your camper will venture out to ex-plore all things San Francisco, the culinary world, astronomy and music! All camp staff are CPR and First Aid certified. Children will enjoy weekly field trips, recreation and enrichment classes like hip hop dance, basketball, cooking, claymation, base-ball, crime scene investigation and more!Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin
Mandarin & Art Summer CampAsian Arts StudioContact: Lin Wei80 Springfield Dr. – 94132415.297.3072; [email protected]: 5–10Dates: June 1–July 31Times: 8:30 am–3:00 pm; extended care 7:30–8:30 am and 3:00–6:00 pmFees: $230/week or $315/week with extended careDescription: Children receive a unique oppor-tunity to learn and improve their language skills in Mandarin while deepening their knowledge of Chinese culture and art through age-appropriate play-based classes and activities.
West Portal/St. Francis Wood/Miraloma Park/Glen Park
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