All Ages Karate Camp
(559) 227-3434
Would you like a summer camp that has your child gain confidence, self control, respect and self discipline? We are having our annual Karate Summer Camp! Bring your child full day or half days. We have structured games, waterslide, bbq, events, karate classes and lots of fun. Go to www.FresnoSummerCamp.com for more info or call 559-227-3434. Before you commit yourself, we will do a FREE Evaluation for your child so you can see if he/she will like it. Mile High Karate/Fresno Kenpo Karate.
Bistro Kids Cooking Classes
Fresno (559) 436-0747
Campers will learn cooking techniques and how to shop the perimeter of the grocery store for the freshest food. Kids will learn to read a recipe, try different seasonings as they cook, set a table and learn proper table etiquette as they eat the food they make. What your child will learn will last a lifetime! Adult and teen classes available. Party classes available also. www.bistrocookingclasses.com
Bluff View Private Preschool
Fresno (559) 431-5437
You can be confident that your preschooler will have fun in a loving, clean and safe environment. Through such things as art, music, cooking, sports and outdoor activities, children will learn letter recognition, math skills, language and vocabulary. Our exciting summer program is June 22-July 30th from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a variety of schedules to choose from. Enroll today and don’t forget your swimsuit for playground water play!
California Arts Academy
Fresno (559) 222-6539
SUMMER DAY CAMPS for ages 3 through 13 in the performing and cultural arts, filled with joyful, fun classes that teach movement and expression. Activities include Yoga, Nutrition and Fitness, World Dance, Contemporary Dance, Gymnastics, Music and Singing, Arts and Crafts, Drama and Stage Movement, Social Skills and Sign Language. Two or four days per week, mornings or afternoons. Two sessions fit anyone’s summer schedule, and the cost fits your budget. Get them moving this summer!
California Arts Academy
Fresno (559) 222-6539
PLAYS AND MUSICALS are a popular way to spend the summer. California Arts Academy is the only children’s theater program in the Valley that produces full-length and fully staged dramas for children and teens in addition to musicals! Just sign up and perform in a show—all who audition are cast. Nancy Hale will direct the play ANCHORS AWEIGH! (ages 7-Teen). Daniel Chavez Jr. will direct the musical SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK, LIVE! JR. (ages 5-8, and 9-Teen). Rehearsal times vary, please call for details.
California Arts Academy
Fresno (559) 222-6539
SUMMER BALLET INTENSIVE for Fresno, Clovis, and Valley Communities. Staying in town this summer? Don’t miss out on the summer intensive experience… Take classes with master teachers Shawn Stevens (New York City Ballet), Bruce King (Sacramento Ballet, Fencing Master), and Carla Stallings-Lippert (American Ballet Theater, Boston Ballet) right here in Fresno! World-class instructors, an intimate small-group environment, and challenging classes without the travel. Students will work on technique, pointe, modern dance, acting for dancers, nutrition and injury prevention, fencing, dance history, and music appreciation. Please call for details and registration application.
California Arts Academy
Fresno (559) 222-6539
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CLASSES are cool in the summertime. Our School of Practical Music under the direction of Steve Ono has wonderful classes for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Guitar, Piano, Violin/Fiddle, and drum lessons are available for all ages. Guitar classes will teach kid-sized chords and easy note reading, beginning Guitar and Bass Guitar. Ensemble classes and Adult classes too! Group piano classes with John Hord are fun and inspiring. If you play already, learn to play better. If you don’t, come join the fun!
Camp Kids Inc.
Fresno (559) 298-9256
Saddle up for awesome fun and adventures in our Saddle Ridge Ranch Theme Day Camp in a Christian environment at Peoples Church! Kids are excited to choose 1-10 weeks of age appropriate activities with sessions featuring Sierra Pines Youth Camp, Hume Lake Ropes and Canoeing, Blackbeards, Rodeo Lanes, John’s Incredible, Maxx Putt, sports activities, recreation, bounce houses, musical production, dance, Island Water Park, Chaffee Zoo, group gatherings and much more! Secure a spot today for an exciting experience of “Summer Fun & Friendships!” CA Camp Permit #PT00010396 & ACA Accredited Camp.
Camp Nana’s
Fresno (559) 447-5865
Nana’s Playhouse is offering a summer camp for ages 4-6. Our awesome Christian based program is happy to introduce our camp that helps explore children’s creative skills, and unlock each child’s imagination. From outdoor markets to toy stores, this camp is filled with obstacle courses, games, music, lots of art and little life lessons. For more information contact Nana’s Playhouse at 447-5865. Limited space!
Copperwood Training Stables
Clovis (559) 297-4412
Copperwood is excited to offer another six weeks of our annual Summer Horse Camp. We are offering 2 weeks of advanced camp and 4 weeks of regular camp. Campers will learn feeding, grooming and general health care, as well as all about the equipment and safety of riding on their assigned horse for the week. Campers will leave Copperwood with a T-shirt, pictures and an information book they have been learning from all week. Summer Camp runs from June through August. Ages for camp are 5 thru 17 years old. You can access our website at www.copperwoodtrainingstables.com or call 559-297-4412 for more information and a brochure.
Cullinan Education Center
Fresno (559) 43-LEARN
Visalia (559) 635-7601
We offer tutoring in reading, writing, and spelling, explicit multisensory Orton Gillingham and Lindamood Bell programs with an emphasis on decoding, fluency and comprehension; beginning math through Algebra ll; advanced writing and grammar improving sentence structure, punctuation, vocabulary and written expression. Call today for your free consultation and visit our website at www.cullinaneducation.com
Engineering Academy-Encourage Tomorrow
CSUF (559) 233-2880
Campers will explore the field of environmental engineering through a week of activities that will equip them with the skills needed to identify the problem, come up with possible solutions and build a prototype of their invention. Explore product development, innovation, and entrepreneurship, specifically related to the field of environmental engineering and water technology. Grades 5-8, July 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Essential Etiquette
(559) 903-8143
Summer Manners Classes for children are being held each Thursday at 3 p.m. Classes will be taught by Ms. Joan Wynn, a certified etiquette consultant. Please call Essential Etiquette for details (559) 903-8143. Contact Ms. Joan on the web at www.askmsjoan.com
Fairmont Private School of Fresno
(559) 226-2347
June 21-July 30, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., half day and full day programs available for preschool-third grade. The morning classes offer themes of adventure which incorporate math, reading, science, art and P.E. The afternoon classes offer the following summer camp activities: creative arts, cooking, camp games, Explorer’s Club, puppetry, Kings and Queens, Mystery Guests, Fun in the Sun, and Play in the Dirt.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Education Department
Fresno (559) 498-5920
Sign up for fun at Fresno Chaffee Zoo Summer Adventure Camp! Themed week-long camps run from June 14-August 13. Kids 5-11 years old will rotate through four different learning environments in classrooms and the Zoo from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Ages 11-17 may choose more in-depth explorations. Mid-morning and afternoon snacks are provided. Our 3-5 year olds enjoy our half-day Cubby Camp from 9 a.m.-12 noon and a snack is provided. All campers receive a t-shirt! Extended care in the a.m. and p.m. are offered for an additional fee for full-day campers. Enroll soon, camps fill quickly! For a registration form with detailed camp descriptions call 559-498-5920, go online to www.fresnochaffeezoo.com, or send an email to cbussell@fresnochaffeezoo.com.
Fresno Fencing Academy
Fresno (559) 224-1910
Fresno Fencing Academy presents unique summer camps for ages 7 and up. Attendees will enjoy crossing swords with each other as they learn the olympic sport of fencing. Each five hour day is filled with fun and energetic activities, with snacks provided. Visit www.fresno-fencing.com or call for more information.
Fresno School of Music
(559) 439-6609
Summertime is music time at the Fresno School of Music! Introduce your child to music this summer with our fun and exciting music program. Toddler Tunes 18 months to 3 years, Music for Kids ages 3-5, Keyboard for Kids 6-12 and guitar lessons for kids 8 and up. Your child will be introduced to the keyboard, play rhythm instruments, sing and much more! Call Fresno School of Music for times and dates.
Gymnastics Beat “Champions”
Summer Camp 2010
Fresno (559) 271-9400
The secret is out! Gymnastics Beat not only has a great recreation program, but in the last several years, our student athletes have also competed in gymnastics, sports-acrobatics and CVC cheer and brought home numerous local, state, regional and national titles! But it all starts right here at our exciting annual summer enrichment camps! What starts off as a fun-filled week of various camp themes, many children find out that learning basic skills like gymnastics transfers to other sports, like martial arts, dance, snow-boarding, diving and cheer! Enjoy a full week of gymnastics, acrobatics, and cirque (juggling, unicycles, one-arm handstands), cheerleading, volleyball, slam dunking with a mini-trampoline basketball camp and now our popular Parkour/Free Running Camp, a.k.a. urban gymnastics! Ages 3-12. www.gymnasticsbeat.com
Huntington Learning Center
Fresno (559) 434-2010
What did you want to be when you were a kid? A doctor, a teacher, an astronaut or an artist? What does your child dream of becoming? Whatever the dream, education is the key to making it a reality. Give your child the advantage and a boost towards their goals with Huntington Learning Center, the premier provider in K-12 enrichment. Emphasizing on reading comprehension, phonics, writing, and mathematics, Huntington makes summer easy with our convenient schedule, professional staff, and an exciting atmosphere that kids love. With our summer program, 1:1 SAT/ACT preparation, and tutoring resulting in increased confidence, study skills, and motivation, our goal is to give every student the best education possible. For more information, call 559-434-2010.
Kidspace Enrichment Center
Clovis (559) 797-5043
We are offering a kindergarten prep summer session from 9 a.m.-12 noon and an afternoon tutoring in all subjects for students preK-12th grade.
KidsPark
Fresno (559) 447-KIDS
Be at KidsPark this summer as we have different camp themes each week with fun games, activities and art projects for kids ages 2-12. We are also available days, evenings and weekends for licensed hourly childcare. Keep your kids cool this summer at KidsPark while you go have your own fun!
Quan’s Martial Arts
Fresno (559) 439-9320
Karate and other martial arts for kids, builds fitness, confidence, self-esteem, discipline, respect, concentration, and courtesy. Let our qualified instructors at our new 5000 sq. ft. facility bring out the best in your child. With flexible class schedules and reasonable prices, Quan’s Martial Arts can be an ideal activity for summer time and beyond. We accept children as young as 5 and have classes for adults as well. We are located at 6687 N. Blackstone Ave (south of Herndon) in Fresno. Please see our ad in Parent magazine or call (559) 439-9320 for more information.
River Camp at the San Joaquin River Parkway
Fresno (559) 248-8480 ext. 152
Youngsters and teens will not want to miss the fun of spending a week outdoors on the banks of the San Joaquin River. Campers enjoy swimming in cool water, learning to canoe, discovering wildlife clues, creating art projects, acting in a play, and caring for our River. Days are filled with fast-paced explorations and games complemented by the quieter rhythms of nature study, all under the guidance of experienced and fun counselors. River Camp has programs for ages 3 ½ to 19; in addition, teens can register as Junior Leaders and Volunteer Counselors online. Register now as camps fill quickly! www.riverparkway.org
Sequoia Chess Camp
Fresno (559) 734-2784
At our summer chess camps, your child will discover the mystery of chess while making great new friends. Chess helps your child develop critical thinking, logic and patience. Our emphasis is on sportsmanship, learning and fun. Camp concludes with a one day chess tournament and awards ceremony. Daily snacks and recreation break included. Open to all from second to eighth grade. Fully insured. Five day session: July 19-23 at the St. Paul Newman Center (1572 E. Barstow near Bulldog Stadium) from 8:30 a.m.-noon. To register, call 559-734-2784 or email sequoiachess@sbcglobal.net. For additional information visit www.sequoiachess.com.
Sherman’s Spectacular Summer Camp
at Carden School of Fresno (559) 323-0126
Summer will sizzle at Sherman’s Spectacular Summer Camp! Looking for a fun-filled summer camp with engaging themes and activities? Then this is the program for you! Daily activities may include art, music, science, cooking, tennis, swimming, and group sports. Travel with us back in time, around the globe, or to outer space! Children ages three to nine are welcome. One week sessions are available from June 21 through July 30. Sign up for the number of weeks that fit your needs. Visit us at cardenschooloffresno.com or call (559) 323-0126 for more details.
The Discovery Center
Fresno (559) 251-5533
“You don’t even know you are learning!” 9 year-old Kaylee exclaimed. Of course, she’s talking about Summer Camp at The Discovery Center. Our camps combine exciting, hands-on science classes and our six-acre nature park to bring your kids a summer they will never forget. At The Discovery Center, imaginations are free to run wild! Your kids can choose from camp themes like Magic Myths and Monsters, Science Adventures, Space and Aliens, and Plant Defenders. Visit www.thediscoverycenter.net
Young Chef’s Academy
Fresno (559) 433-6698
Summer will be here before you know it and we have exciting new camps this year! Some new camps include “Camp Chocolate” and “Celebrity Chefs” plus your favorites ranging from “Cool Treats to Beat the Heat”, to Italian Cuisine, and Baking themes. Summer camp 2010 at Young Chefs Academy will be an adventure sure to please! Check out what’s cooking at Young Chefs Academy by visiting our web site www.youngchefsacademy.com/fresno or call for more information (559) 433-6698.