2013 Kids Summer Camp Guide for San Mateo Families

Summer is almost here, which means it's time to start exploring options for kids summer camps.

For the time strapped parents who want a one stop shop to plan and book kids classes and camps check out ActivityHero.com. Find camp & class schedules & ratings, sort by ages, prices, proximity, and co-plan with other parents & kids.

Great Local Camps to check out:

Camp Core TaeKwonDo (5-11 years) Combination of martial arts and traditional day camp with fun weekly themes like Ninja Training and Super Hero Camp.

School of Rock (9-18 years) Beatles, Green Day, Iron Maiden camps and more musical fun.

Galileo Summer Quest (10-14 years) Kids design their own camp by picking "majors" including cooking, technology, creative arts & more.

Camp Galileo (4-11 years) Campers think like innovators in themed camps including African Safari, Medieval Adventures & more.

Destination Science (5-12 years) Science adventure camps including astronauts, roller coasters, wacky robotics & more.

TechKnowHow Technology and LEGO Summer Camps (5-14 years) Tech-savvy kids learn game design and robotics. Lego & K'Nex Camps also available.

Steve & Kate's Camp (5-12 years) Campers choose activities, parents buy days & use anytime. Includes organic lunch, drinks & snacks!

Wizbots - Imagineering for Kids (7-14 years) Hands-on learning in robotics, LEGO, computer programming, science and technology.

Belmont Iceland (4-14 years) Beat the heat with ice skating camps! Skating lessons followed by on-ice activities like painting, hockey, and dancing. No experience necessary.

Camp Edmo (5-9 years) Animation and Art & Science Camps with themes like Aquatic Adventures, Backyard Biology & more.

Camp EdTech (10-13 years) Kids into video games? How about learning how to design their own this summer? Other digital media classes available too.

Mad Science Camps and Classes (5-12 years) Hands-on science, robotics, space, chemistry camps and more.  

Challenger Sports (3-16 years) Soccer Camp for all Skill levels. Full-day and half-day camps available. Mini kickers camp for beginners.

Maureen McVerry's Musical Theatre Camp (6-18 years) Musical theater enthusiasts gain confidence by performing a solo and even a mock audtion. All leading up to the final performance at Great America!

College for Kids (9-14 years) Campers develop skills through hands-on classes in computers, creative arts, math, sciences, digital media, sports and language arts.

Peninsula Youth Sailing Foundation (8-18 years) Coaching, teaching, and nurturing young sailors. Beginners to advanced welcome.

Rainbow Chefs (Ages 5+) Extraordinary cooking camps for aspiring young chefs ages 5 and older. Morning, Afternoon or Full Day camps

Lekha Writing Camps and Classes (7-18 years) Think beyond the book! Creative writing camps that teach kids to love writing, from essays to poetry.

Alan Margot's Champion Tennis Camps and Classes (4-14 years) Morning and afternoon tennis camps for juniors and "super juniors." 

Pacific Athletic Club in Redwood Shores (1-18 years) 13 tennis courts, 5 squash courts and a gymnasium with a full-sized basketball court, plus a 25-meter pool. Counselor in training for pre-teens.

For more San Mateo summer camps and classes with schedules, reviews, enrollment, discounts and giveaways, check out ActivityHero.com

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