Time to Register for Summer Camps In San Ramon, Danville

With the choice and variety of summer camps available in 2013, boredom won't be an option.

Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for science, theater, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and in cities nearby. (Feel free to suggest other camps in the comments below.)

San Ramon

Location: San Ramon
Name: City of San Ramon Summer Camps 2013

 Type of camp: All ages; weekly variety including dance, art, writing, sports, , cooking, skateboarding, chess, robotics and swimming.
Cost: Varies by choice, weekly average $100 to $200. 
Where: Varies by camp.
When: June 17 to Aug. 23.
Registration: Resident registration begins March 1; non-residents March 18.
Details: Camp offerings view here; swim/aquatics details here.
For more information: www.SanRamonRecGuide.com or call (925) 973-3200.     

Name: Crow Canyon Nature Day Camp

Type of camp: San Ramon's oldest running camp; science/nature focus for grades 1 to 5.
Cost: Weekly $175 for residents, $218 for non-residents. 
Where: Varies by camp.
When: Weekly sessions June 25 to Aug. 17.
Registration: Underway; space is limited and fills fast.
Details: Runs in partnership with city and East Bay Parks and offers weekly field trips to Chabot Space and Science Center, Lake Del Valle, Oakland Zoo and more. 
For more information: (925) 973-3210 or email mwilkman@sanramon.ca.gov.    

Name: Diablo Valley College For Kids

Type of camp: Summer college program for kids in grades 4 to 9.

Cost: $50 per class in session one, $55 per class in session two. Photography classes are higher. Details here.
Where: Diablo Valley College, San Ramon campus at 1690 Watermill Road.
When: Two sessions, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays -- June 8 to July 3, and July 9 to 25.
Registration: Informational brochures expected mid-April.
Details: College faculty teach enrichment courses in such subjects as fine arts, music and science to young people.
For more information or to receive brochure, call: (925) 685-1093.

Danville 

Location: Danville
Name: City of Danville Summer Camps 2013

Type of camp: From Pre-K to teens, variety of traditional day camps and specialized enrichment camps.
Cost: Varies by choice. 
Where: Varies by camp.
When: Runs through summer.
Registration: underway at www.danvillerecguide.com.
Details: Camp offerings include college advising, hip-hop, science, dance, arts, crafts and aquatics. View brochure here.
For more information: (925) 314-3400. 

Name: All West Lacrosse

Type of camp: U7 to U15 lacrosse for boys and girls. 
Cost: $375. Early-bird, goalie and U7 half-day options available.
Where: Osage Station Park, 816 Brookside Drive.
When: June 25 to 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
Registration: Underway here for boys and here for girls. After June 21, pay extra $25.
Details: Lacrosse fundamentals, scrimmages. Full gear/equipment required.
For more information: 1-800-980-9378.

Name: Peter Worstell's Be The Best Camps.

Type of camp: Boys lacrosse for rising third to 12th graders.  
Cost: Grades 7 to 12, $450 before March 15/$495 after; grades 3 to 6 $250 before March 15/$275 after.
Where: Grades 3 to 6, Diablo Vista Middle School; grades 7 to 12, Osage Station Park.
When: Grades 3-6- July 8-9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; grades 7-12- July 11-13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
Registration: Underway here. These camps typically sell out quickly.
Details: Lacrosse fundamentals, scrimmages. Full gear/equipment required.
For more information: Email bsmith@3dlacrosse.com.

Name: Camp Galileo: Danville.

Type of camp: Weekly themed day camp (such as space and safari) for pre-K through grade 5.
Cost: $369 per week, with multiple-week discounts.
Where: Green Valley Elementary School, 1001 Diablo Road.
When: June 24 to Aug. 9, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. extended care available.
Registration: Underway here.
Details: Art projects, science challenges, outdoor activities.
For more information: Galileo Innovation Camps For Kids at 1-800-854-3684.

Name: Spectrum Of Science!

Type of camp: Hands-on, kid-friendly science curriculum.
Cost: Per week $175, plus camp-specific material fees.

Where: Sycamore Clubhouse, 635 Old Orchard Drive.

When: Mondays through Thursdays weeks of: June 24; July 8; July 15; July 22; July 29; Aug. 5,  8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Extended morning care available.)
Registration: Underway, details here.
Details: Fun, interactive study of chemistry, oceans, space, biology and psychics.
For more information call: (925) 820-2415.   

Dublin

Name: City of Dublin Summer Camps 2013

Type of camp: All ages; weekly variety to be announced mid-April.
Cost: Varies.
Where: Varies by camp.
When: Will run weekly through summer.
Registration: Begins April 29. Online will be here. Drop-off info here.
Details: Camp guide publication mailings expected mid-April.
For more information: Visit city web page.    

Name: Spectrum Of Science!

 Type of camp: Hands-on, kid-friendly science curriculum.

Cost: Per week $195 for half-day sessions; $335 for full days, plus camp-specific material fees. $15 discount for military families.
Where: Camp Parks Club House, Dublin.
When: June 24 to July 28, half days 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., full days 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Extended care available.)
Registration: Underway, details here.
Details: Fun, interactive study of chemistry, oceans, space, biology and psychics.
For more information call: (925) 820-2415.

Name: East Bay SPCA Animal Camp for grades 1 through 8.

Type of camp: Pet care, games, crafts, interaction, and training exercises for older campers.
Cost: $375/week, full day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $200 for younger kids' half-day camps.
Where: Dublin Adoption and Education Center, 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin.
When: Grades 1 to 3 full-day June 17-21 and July 22-26, half-day July 8-12; grades 4 to 5 full day June 24-28, July 15-19, July 29-Aug.2; grades 6 to 8 Aug. 5-9 or Aug. 12-16.
Registration: Online now, view here.
Details: Hands-on pup and kitty fun with facility animals  at not-for-profit East Bay SPCA.
For more information: Email education@eastbayspca.org.

Name: All West Lacrosse.
Type of camp: Lacrosse for boys U7 to U15 and girls U7 to U15. 
Cost: $375 (early-bird, goalie and U7 half-day options available.)
Where: Dublin Sports Grounds, 6700 Dublin Blvd.
When: July 16 to 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
Registration: underway here for boys and here for girls. July 16 walk-ups pay extra $25.
Details: Lacrosse fundamentals, scrimmages. Full gear/equipment required.
For more information: 1-800-980-9378.

Elsewhere in East Bay

Location: Pleasanton/Livermore (Shadow Cliffs); Berkeley (Lake Anza); Castro Valley (Cull Canyon); Antioch (Contra Loma); Oakland (Lake Temescal).
Name: Junior Lifeguards East Bay Parks
Type of camp: Water safety, CPR, rescue, first aid for ages 8 to 13.
Cost: $125 for half-day sessions, either 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Alameda County and Contra Costa County residents.
Where: Varies by city.
When: Pleasanton/Livermore July 8 to Aug. 16; Antioch June 17 to July 19; all other locales June 17 to Aug. 16.
Registration: Underway. Details here.
Details: Week-long sessions of core lifeguard curriculum sponsored by East Bay Regional Park District.
For more information call: 1-888-EB-PARKS (1-888-327-2757) Option 2.

Location: Berkeley
Name: Tilden Nature Day Camps for ages 8 to 15.
Type of camp: Three camps: Camp of the Wild for ages 9 to 12; Little Farm Camp ages 8 to 11; Advanced Little Farm Camp, ages 12 to 15.
Cost: $200 to $250 per weekly sessions for residents,varies by selection. (Non-resident fees are higher.)
Where: Tilden Nature Area north of Tilden Regional Park.
When: Weekly sessions July 1 to Aug. 2; varies by particular camp. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details here.

Registration: Underway.

Details: East Bay Regional Park District offers camps such as outdoor cooking, animals, nature, plants, gardening. Curriculum varies by camp choice/age group.
For more information call: 1-888-327-2757 (option 2, then 3).

Location: Oakland
Name: Oakland Zoo Camps for 2013.
Type of camp: Science and nature for pre-K through high school.
Cost: Ranges by camp from $196 to $316 for members; $216 to $336 for non-members.
Where: Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland.
When: Various sessions June 17 through Aug.16.
Registration: Member registration begins March 11; non-members March 18.
Details: Numerous offerings. Age-appropriate outdoor activities and animal discovery.
For more information: ZooCamp Hotline (510) 632-9525 x280 or email   Summer Camp Registrar. 

Location: San Leandro

Name: Nike Golf Camps
Type of camp: Golf for boys and girls, ages 7 to 16.
Cost: Weekly rates; full-day $425; half-day $239.
Where: Monarch Bay Golf Club, 13800 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro.
When: Weekly sessions June 17 to Aug. 23.
Registration: Online underway here.
Details: Small-group instruction from PGA pros for kids of all abilities. Includes lessons, course play, hat, balls, workbook, prizes.
For more information: 1-800-NIKE CAMP.

For our Berkeley area summer camp guide, click here.

For our Walnut Creek area summer camp guide, click here.

For our Tri-Cities summer camp guide, including San Leandro and Castro Valley, click here.  

If you know of other summer camps in your area, please share them with us in the comments below.