2016 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

16 Potrero Hill/SOMA/Mission Bay

16 Richmond/Presidio

18 Sunset

18 Visitacion Valley/Sunnydale/Portola

19 West Portal/St. Francis Wood/Miraloma Park/Glen Park

19 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 2016 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 Philip Mayard at pmayard@childrenscouncil.org.

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 rr@childrenscouncil.org

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 www.summermatters.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 Francisco380 Fulton St. – 94102415.445.5437; www.kidsclub.orgDescription: Boys & Girls Clubs serve free lunch and coordinate activities including educational development, health and life skills, arts, sports, fitness, and recreation. Staff host field trips like swimming, sailing, and more. 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. – 94110415.400.8911

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 at Hunters Point 195 Kiska Rd. – 94124 415.655.5160

Camp EDMO415.282.6673; info@campedmo.orgwww.campedmo.orgAges: Entering grades PreK–8Dates: June 6–August 25Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pm;extended care 8:00–9:00 am and 3:00–6:00 pmFees: Sliding scale; call for detailsDescription: Camp Edmo is a Science, Tech and Maker day camp designed to awaken your amazinator! Camp Edmo focusing on STEAM and Social Emotions Skills.

Bernal/PortolaThe San Francisco School300 Gaven St. – 94134 campedmoSFBP@campedmo.org

SunsetSt. Stephen School 401 Eucalyptus Dr. – 94132 campedmoSFBP@campedmo.org

MarinaEmail for site location campedmoSFBP@campedmo.org

PresidioJulius Kahn PlaygroundWest Pacific Ave. – 94129campedmoSFPARK@campedmo.org

Noe Valley/Twin PeaksRooftop Alternative –Burnett Campus804 Corbett St. – 94131campedmoSFPARK@campedmo.org

Cross Cultural Family CenterContact: Fonda Davidson415.921.7019 www.crossculturalsf.org Ages: 0–10, varies per site Dates: Call for detailsTimes: 7:30 am–5:30 pmFees: Call for detailsDescription: Cross Cultural Family Center pro-grams provide healthy meals, homework support and enrichment activities. Centers are located in the Western Addition, Richmond, Tenderloin, Visitacion Valley, and Castro/Upper Market neigh-borhoods. Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Arabic

Multiple Locations in San Francisco

6San Francisco Beacon Initiative1390 Market St., Suite 900 – 94102 415.934.4848www.sfbeacon.orgDescription: 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; chill@ymcasf.org

North Beach–ChinatownFrancisco Middle School 2190 Powell St. – 94133 415.398.5015; jwashington@tel-hi.org

MissionEverett Middle School 450 Church St. – 94114 marco@missiongraduates.org

OMI/Excelsior Beacon CenterJames Denman Middle School241 Oneida Ave. – 94112415.406.1290; jtamchu@omiebeacon.org

RichmondGeorge Washington High School600 32nd Ave. – 94121415.750.8554; mcusano@rvbeacon.org

SunsetA.P. Giannini Middle School3151 Ortega St. – 94122415.759.3690; info@snbc.org

Visitacion ValleyVisitacion Valley Middle School450 Raymond Ave. – 94134415.260.8774; corinne@rocksf.org

Western AdditionJohn Muir Elementary School380 Webster St. – 94117415.749.2714; mbell@ymcasf.org

San Francisco Recreation and ParksOrganization address: 501 Stanyan St. – 94117415.831.6800; sfreconline@sfgov.orgwww.sfreconline.orgDescription: San Francisco’s Recreation and Parks department offers a variety of day camps

throughout the city for youth aged 17 and under. Camp activities include arts and crafts, cooking, sports, music, science, dance, field trips, and more. Extended care from 8:00 am–6:00 pm is offered at many sites. Inclusive services are available for children with special needs, please email RPDTR@sfgov.org. Ages served, dates, times, and fees vary by program; consult the department’s website or call for details on a specific program.

SFUSD ExCEL Programs 20 Cook St. – 94118; 415.750.4500www.healthiersf.org/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: Ask the ExCEL after school administrator at your school for details onsummer plans at that location.

SFUSD Early Education Schools 415.750.8500www.sfusd.edu – click on ‘Programs & Services’ then ‘Early Education’Ages: Entering grades K–5Dates: All summerTimes: Full-day programs, hours vary by locationFees: Subsidized and Tuition-based spots availableDescription: Summer programs are available at many Early Education Schools. Programs provide children a variety of educational, recreational and social opportunities. Children who attend a school’s afterschool program are guaranteed a summer spot. Additional spots are available on a school-by-school basis. Inclusive services are available for children with special needs.

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The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern CaliforniaContact: Shannon Simonson 1234 Divisadero St. – 94115 415.921.7658; shannon@hearingspeech.org www.hearingspeech.org Ages: 8–13Dates: July 10–15Fees: 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 CenterContact: Jessalyn Gagui 207 Skyline Blvd. – 94132415.213.8576; jgagui@prrcsf.orgwww.prrcsf.orgAges: 5–21Times: 8:30 am–12:00 pm and 12:00–6:00 pmFees: Call for detailsDescription: 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 to fun des-tinations like the Academy of Sciences, Aquarium of the Bay and the San Francisco Zoo!

Sunny Paths Special Needs MinistryLutheran Church of the Holy SpiritContact: Cecilia Ng2400 Noriega St. – 94122415.661.1120; sunnypaths@yahoo.comAges: Entering Preschool–5th grade or olderDates: July 18–29Times: 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 and explore music, arts and crafts, science activities and local field trips.

YMCA of San Franciscowww.ymcasf.org then click “camp”Description: 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. – 94105415.957.9622

Mission YMCA 4080 Mission St. – 94112 415.586.6900

Presidio YMCA 63 Funston Ave. – 94129 415.447.9622

Richmond District YMCA 360 18th Ave. – 94121 415.666.9622

Stonestown Family YMCA 333 Eucalyptus Dr. – 94132 415.242.7100

Programs for Children with Special Needs

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BAYCAT Summer Camp2415 3rd St , Ste 230 – 94107programs@baycat.orgwww.baycat.orgAges: 11–18Dates: June 13–August 4 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: documentary film production, music video production, graphic arts, and digital music production.

Providence Summer Learning1218 Mendell St. – 94124415.206.0263; www.providencefoundationsf.orgAges: 4–12Dates: Call for datesTimes: 8:00 am–5:00 pmFees: Fees adjusted for number of children; call for detailsDescription: 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, math, money management, language arts, and music. Kids will also learn about careers and life after school.

The Vision Academy141 Industrial St. – 94124415.886.7591; sanfranciscoVA@gmail.comwww.thevisionacademy.org Ages: Call for datailsDates: Call for datailsTimes: Call for datailsFees: Call for datails 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

SF State Summer Sailing and Paddling ProgramsLake Merced Boathouse sail4fun@sfsu.edu; recdept.sfsu.edu/sailing Ages: 8–15 Dates: June 6–August 12Times: Half-day and full-day options Fees: $165–$295/week Description: San Francisco State University offers summer programs that focus on sailing, science, paddling and lake environments. Youth get involved with hands-on learning activities and fun experiential education exercises that will bring science and environmental educational activities to life. No previous sailing or kayaking experi-ence is required. Please call at least three weeks in advance to organize opportunities for children with special needs.

SF Zoo Summer Camp 1 Zoo Rd. – 94132 415.753.8135; zoocamp@sfzoo.org www.sfzoo.org/learn/zoo-camp.htmAges: 4–13 Dates: June 6–August 19 Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 8:00–9:00 am and 4:00–5:30 pmFees: $245–$332/week; scholarships availableDescription: Campers in pre K to grade 5 can enjoy Zoo Camp fun and learning. Campers in grades 6 and 7 delve deeper into the science behind wildlife conservation during a two-week program ending in an overnight stay. Teens ages 14–17 interested in working with kids may volun-teer in our special ZTA (Zoo Teaching Assistant) program. Accommodation for children with special needs is available.

Bayview/Hunters Point

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Cameron HouseContact: Pam Wang 920 Sacramento St. – 94108415.781.0401, ext.124; pam@cameronhouse.orgwww.cameronhouse.org/summerAges: Entering grades 1–12Dates: June 6–July 29 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 neighborhoods. Languages: English, Cantonese

Salesian Day Camp680 Filbert St. – 94133415.397.3068 ext.104; jstaley@salesianclub.org www.salesianclub.orgAges: 4–8Dates: June 13–August 12Times: 7:30 am–5:30 pm Fees: $100 one-time registration fee; $250/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; jng@tel-hi.orgwww.tel-hi.orgAges: Entering grades K–6Dates: All summerTimes: 10:00 am–6:00 pm; extended care 7:30–10:00 amFees: Call for details, sliding scale for qualifying familiesDescription: 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 Clendinen415.988.7077; catholiccharitiessf.orgAges: Entering grades 1–9Dates: All summerTimes: Vary by program; call for details Fees: Vary by program; partial scholarships available; call for detailsDescription: Catholic Charities provides quality child development services to San Francisco children. They offer a strong learning based cur-riculum that supports enrichment, physical and social-emotional strength. Summer programs include sports camps, day camps, and a sleep away camp in the Sonoma Redwoods.

Christ United Presbyterian Church (C.U.P.C.) Summer CampContact: Arman Hirose 1700 Sutter St. – 94115 415.567.3988; arman@cupc.org www.cupcsummercamp.org Ages: Entering grades 1–8 Dates: June 13–August 5 Times: 7:30 am–6:00 pmFees: $175/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: E’rika Chambers1050 McAllister St. – 94115 415.567.0400; rika@sfmagiczone.org www.collectiveimpact.org Ages: 5–18 Dates: June 6–July 29 Times: 7:30 am–6:00 pmFees: $10 registration fee 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. Must have current Muni/Clipper card to register.

Glide Summer ProgramContact: LaMonica Hopkins 434 Ellis St. – 94102 415.674.6230; lhopkins@glide.org www.glide.org Ages: 5–11Dates: June 1–August 5Times: 8:30 am–5:30 pmFees: Free for income eligible 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-ties include field trips, creative arts, cooking and nutrition education, sports and recreation, music, computers, science, and much, much more. Languages: Arabic, Cantonese English, Spanish

11The Hearing and Speech Center of Northern CaliforniaContact: Shannon Simonson 1234 Divisadero St. – 94115 415.921.7658; shannon@hearingspeech.org www.hearingspeech.org Ages: 8–13 Dates: July 10–15 Fees: 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 at the beautiful camp Jones Gulch. Languages: English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, American Sign Language

Tenderloin Achievement Group Contact: Blair Czarecki375 Eddy St. – 94102415.238.0528; bczarecki@ihdcsf.orgwww.ihdcsf.org Ages: Entering grades K–8Dates: June 1–August 11Times: 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; Silena@upontop.orgwww.upontop.orgAges: Entering grades 1–5Dates: June 6–July 29Times: 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: Erika Tamura1840 Sutter St. – 94115415.563.8052; tomodachi@jcyc.orgwww.tomodachiprogram.orgAges: 5–14Dates: June 5–August 6Times: 7:30 am–6:00 pmFees: $175/weekDescription: The Tomodachi Summer Program offers fun experiences for elementary and middle school aged youth. Children build new friendships and cultivate new interests through interest-based club options, field trips and cultural enrich-ment activities. Teens participate in recreational activities, including camping, deep sea fishing and water slides. They also develop leadership skills by assisting the Youth Leaders and attending personal development workshops.

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Everyday MagicContact: Terri Klein220 Middlefield Dr. – 94132415.681.9168; www.everyday-magic.orgAges: Entering grades K–12Dates: Visit website for datesTimes: 8:30 am–4:00 pm; extended care 8:00–8:30 and 4:00–6:00 pm Fees: $275/week; extended care $75/week; scholarships available Description: Run by many of the instructors from the great Everyday Magic afterschool program at Lakeshore Elementary School, the Everyday Magic summer program is comprised of week-long specialty programs which may include cooking, arts, fabric design, storytelling/writing, science, gardening, and construction.

Gator Youth Sports Summer Camp The gymnasium at SF State University – 94132 415.338.2244; kinesiol@sfsu.eduhttp://kin.sfsu.edu/gatorcampAges: 7–14Dates: June 13–July 22Times: 8:00 am–1:00 pm or 1:00–5:00 pm, depending on programFees: $180/weekDescription: Sports camps for various age groups offer youth the opportunity to explore developmentally-appropriate sports and physical activities. Participants learn to become balanced, well-rounded and healthy individuals, and en-hance self-esteem and confidence through physi-cal activity and sports instruction, in addition to promoting fitness and motor skill development.

The First Tee of San Francisco99 Harding Rd – 94132415.731.4653; Jonathan.lee@tftsf.org Ages: 6–12Dates: June 6–July 22Times: 9:00 am–12:00 pmFees: $135/week; scholarships available 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 CenterContact: Jessalyn Gagui 207 Skyline Blvd. – 94132 415.213.8576; jgagui@prrcsf.orgwww.prrcsf.org Dates: Mid-July-Mid-AugustAges: 5–21 Times: 8:30 am-12:00 pm and 12:00–6:00 pmFees: Call for detailsDescription: 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 to fun des-tinations like the Academy of Sciences, Aquarium of the Bay and the San Francisco Zoo!

SF State Summer Sailing and Paddling ProgramsLake Merced Boathousesail4fun@sfsu.edu; www.recdept.sfsu.edu/sailingAges: 8–15Dates: June 6–August 12Times: Half-day and full-day optionsFees: $165–$295/weekDescription: San Francisco State University offers summer programs that focus on sailing, science, paddling and lake environments. Youth get involved with hands-on learning activities and fun experiential education exercises that will bring science and environmental educational activities to life. No previous sailing or kayaking experi-ence is required. Please call at least three weeks in advance to organize opportunities for children with special needs.

Excelsior/Ocean View/Ingleside/Lakeshore/Merced

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AcroSports’ AcroCampContact: Patti Wells 639 Frederick St. – 94117 415.665.2276; info@acrosports.orgwww.acrosports.orgAges: 4 1/2–12 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: Juggling, clown-ing, tumbling, trampoline, group and individual art projects, and zip-line and bungee swing rides. Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog

Camp Doodle150 Oak St – 94102415.388.4386; team@campdoodles.comwww.campdoodles.comAges: Entering grades 1–5Dates: June 13–August 12Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 7:30 am–6:00 pmFees: $276-$379/week; scholarships available Description: The Doodle Spark program is inspired by the ‘maker-empowerment’ pedagogy put forward by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and its Project Zero research organiza-tion. Throughout the summer, children become aware of the design or ‘made’ aspects of the world around them, and recognize themselves as creatively talented people who are empowered to change things through making. Activities include field trips, sports and games, maker labs and 3D art labs!

Go Girls! Camp Located at the Innovation Hangar at the Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon Street – 94123 510.550.5340 www.gogirlscamp.com/camp-registration Ages: Girls entering grades 1–4Dates: July 25–August 5Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fees: $699/2-week session Description: Girls make and perform their very own plays, reinforcing social emotional skills. Camps balance facilitated community building time, arts-based instructional time, and plenty of free play. Children read, play outside, act, and explore creative movement, dance and media.

Maritime Summer CampsSan Francisco Maritime National Park AssociationContact: Glenn Howe2905 Hyde Street – 94109415.215.6291; ghowe@maritime.orgwww.maritime.org/edu/Ages: 8–13Dates: July 4–August 5Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pm; extended care 7:45–9:00 am and 3:00–6:00 pm

Fees: $300/week; scholarships available Description: Kids experience San Francisco Bay through the eyes of a Sailor and a Scientist while rowing and sailing small boats, learning about sailing and navigation, visiting the Aquarium of the Bay and Sea Lion Center, touring the USS Pam-panito submarine, and sailing on the open bay on the historic scow schooner Alma. 

Haight-Ashbury/Hayes Valley/Panhandle

Marina/Cow Hollow

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Buena Vista Child Care Summer Camp3351 23rd St – 94110415.285.0221; Sheri.bvcc@gmail.comwww.Buenavistachildcare.orgAges: Call for detailsDates: Call for details Times: Call for detailsFees: Call for details 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 field trips every week!

Community Music Center544 Capp St – 94110415.647.6015;www.sfcmc.org/classes/camp-cmcAges: 8–18Dates: June 13–July 29Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pmFees: $295–$395; scholarships availableDescription: CMC offers various summer programs for youth ages 8–18. Camps introduce kids to the world of musical sounds and the joys of making music together. Previous experience singing or playing an instrument is welcome but not required. Activities alternate between chamber group, ensemble, theory, musicianship classes, musical games, as well as learning about the history and cultural background of musical genres. Week-long camps culminate in a final performance for friends and family.

Mission Cultural Center for Latino ArtsContact: Leticia Paez2868 Mission St – 94110415.821.1155; youth@missionculturalcenter.org www.missionculturalcenter.org Ages: 6–13Dates: June 13–July 8 and July 11–August 5Times: 8:30 am–3:30 pm; extended care 3:30–5:30Fees: $450/4-week session; extended care $15/day or $75/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. Languages: English, Spanish

Good Samaritan Family Resource CenterContact: Nancy Hernandez 1294 Potrero Ave. – 94110 415.401.4253; nhernandez@goodsamfrc.org www.goodsamfrc.org Ages: 2 1/2–14 Dates: June 6–July 29 Times: Vary by program; call for detailsFees: $30/week; scholarships available Description: The summer program serves youth with an assortment of activities, including garden-ing, arts projects, field trips, chess, soccer, bike riding, recreational sports and camping trips.Languages: English, Spanish

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Mission Neighborhood Centers – Mission Girls Contact: Susana Rojas362 Capp St. – 94110415.648.2826 ext.1200; Susana.rojas@mncsf.orgwww.mncsf.orgAges: Entering grades 3–12Dates: 10-week program; call for datesTimes: 10:00 am–6:00 pmFees: $350 for 10-week program 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.Mission Neighborhood Center at the presidio has a coed program: 415.206.7756.

826 Valencia826 Valencia St. – 94110415.642.5905; jorge@826valencia.orgwww.826valencia.org/our-programs/summer-at-826Ages: Entering grades 2–5 and 10–12Dates: All SummerTimes: Vary by program; call for detailsFees: 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: Santiago Lopez3382 26th St. – 94110415.647.4709 ext.128; santiago@jamestownsf.orgwww.jamestownsf.orgAges: Entering grades K–9Dates: June 13–July 15Times: Grades K–5: 9:00 am–5:00 pm; Grades 6–9: 10:00 am–5:00 pmFees: Sliding scale, full scholarships available; call for detailsDescription: Jamestown Community Center offers two summer programs: Summer Voyage and Summer Playhouse. Summer Playhouse offers morning sports, academic support, and afternoon enrichment for elementary age children. Summer Voyage teaches teens ages 6–9 to make their own decisions, develop leadership skills, and manage their finances. Both camps include day trips around San Francisco.Languages: English, Spanish

Pacific Islander Youth Alliance Contact: Patsy Tito 2055 Sunnydale Ave. #100 – 94134 415.841.1086; scdc_sf@pacbell.net www.samoancommunitysf.orgAges: 5–18 Dates: June 6–July 22Times: 11:00 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. – 94103415.820.3320www.creativity.org Ages: 3–12Dates: June 27–August 19Times: 9:00 am–5:00 pm (times vary per program)Fees: $200–$650/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!

New Conservatory Theatre Center Summer Camp25 Van Ness Ave – 94102415.861.4914; stephen@nctcsf.orgwww.nctcsf.orgAges: 7–18Dates: July 20–July 15; dates vary by program Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; times vary by program Fees: Vary by program; scholarships availableDescription: Campers take classes in acting, comedy, musical theatre and play creation. Enthu-siastic 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: Call for details Dates: Call for detailsFees: Call for detailsDescription: Summer in the City (SIC) is a fun learning excursion program that explores San Fran-cisco and the Bay Area. Nutritious breakfast, lunch and evening snack are provided daily. The program is designed to include academics such as reading, writing, arithmetic and science. Also offer EGPY, an online math program and Save Nature.org, a hands on science program. Campers enjoy interactive physical activities such as swimming, games, sports and working in the community garden. Languages: English, Spanish

Potrero Hill/SOMA/Mission Bay

Agapeland Summer Program378 18th Ave – 94121 415.387.7204; accsf@sbcglobal.net www.accsf.org Ages: Entering Grades K–8Dates: June 15–August 5Times: 9:00 am–3:00 pm; extended care 8:00–9:00 am and 3:0 0–6:00 pm Fees: $900 for the whole summer; $190–$590 for extended careDescription: Agapeland Summer Program features bible studies, English, math, Chinese lan-guage and culture, arts and crafts, social studies, science, sports, field trips and more!

Booker T. Washington Community Service Center1100 Divisadero St – 94115415.928.6596; www.btwcsc.org Ages: 6–14 Dates: Monday–Friday throughout summer break Times: 8:00 am–6:00 pm Fees: Sliding scale Description: Day Camp activities take place at Booker T. Washington, neighboring parks and cen-ters. Participants enjoy hip hop, skateboarding, dancing, cooking classes, and Friday field trips.

Richmond/Presidio

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Crissy FieldsContact: May Tran, Crissy Field Center415.561.7754; mtran@parkconservancy.org www.crissyfield.org Ages: 5–11 Dates: June 15–August 5 Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 4:00–5:00 pm Fees: $260–$375/week; extended care $80/week; scholarships available Description: 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.

Jewish Community Center of SF3200 California St. – 94118 415.292.1224; camp@jccsf.org www.jccsf.org/youth-family/camps/summer-campAges: 2–18 Dates: All summerTimes: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 8:00–9:00 am and 4:00–6:00 pm 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. The JCC offers camps including preschool camps; cosmo kids sciece camps; specialty camps that cover skat-ing, aqua adventures, theme parks and cooking; and GADS (Gymnastics, Art, Dance & Swim). Pick from a variety of camps targeted toward different age groups.Languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Hebrew

Richmond District Neighborhood Center600 32nd Ave. – 94121415.751.6600; summerinfo@rdnc.org www.rdnc.org Ages: Entering grades 1–12Dates: June 8–July 15 Times: 10:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 8:00–10:00 am and 4:00–6:00 pmFees: $100/week; extended care $25-$50/week; scholarships available. Description: RDNC offers summer programing for elementary, middle and high school students. Ac-tivities include multicultural arts, the environment, farm-to-table cooking, music, sports, recreational games and more! 10th to 12th grade volunteer program participants help lead classes, field trips and games for younger campers.

California Academy of Sciences55 Music Concourse Dr. – 94118415.379.8000; youthprograms@calacademy.org www.calacademy.org/youth-programsAges: Entering grades 6–12Dates: June 2–August 12Times: Vary by program; see website for detailsFees: FreeDescription: The Academy provides a variety of out-of-school-time programs for middle and high school aged youth. They are committed to provid-ing the inspiration and training for young people to become science enthusiasts and stewards of the natural world.

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All Stars Mandarin Center2051 34th Ave. – 94116415.815.7298 asmcadmin@allstarsmandarincenter.com www.allstarsmandarincenter.comAges: Call for detailsDates: Call for details Times: Call for detailsFees: Call for detailsDescription: 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; sunnypaths@yahoo.comAges: Entering Preschool–5th grade or olderDates: July 18–29Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm Fees: Call for details Description: Sunny Paths is a summer camp for children with special needs. Children are paired with a buddy and explore music, arts and crafts, science activities and local field trips.

SF Zoo Summer Camp1 Zoo Rd. – 94132415.753.8135; zoocamp@sfzoo.org www.sfzoo.org/learn/zoo-camp.htmAges: 4–13 Dates: June 6–August 19 Times: 9:00 am–4:00 pm; extended care 8:00–9:00 am and 4:00–5:30 pmFees: $245–$332/week; scholarships availableDescription: Campers in pre K to grade 5 can enjoy Zoo Camp fun and learning. Campers in grades 6 and 7 delve deeper into the science behind wildlife conservation during a two-week program ending in an overnight stay. Teens ages 14–17 interested in working with kids may volun-teer in our special ZTA (Zoo Teaching Assistant) program. Accommodation for children with special needs is available.

Sunset

Real Options for City KidsContact: Corrine Wong Visitacion Valley Middle School450 Raymond Ave. – 94134 415.333.4001; corinne@rocksf.org www.rocksf.org Ages, Dates, Times, Fees: Call for details 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; info@portolafc.orgwww.portolafc.orgAges: Call for details Dates: Call for details Times: Call for detailsFees: Call for detailsDescription: 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.

Visitacion Valley/Sunnydale/Portola

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Art & Kung Fu Summer CampAsian Arts StudioContact: Lin Wei80 Springfield Dr. – 94132415.297.3072; linwei@asianartsschool.comwww.asianartsstudio.comAges: Entering grades K–5Dates: May 31–August 5 Times: 8:30 am–3:00 pm; extended care 7:30–8:30 am and 3:00–6:00 pm Fees: $280/week; $430/week with extended care Description: Children draw, paint, sing, dance and learn to read and write Chinese. During evening extended care, children will practice Kung Fu with martial arts master Leo Wang of Panda Kungfu. Students are not required to know Mandarin, but they should be enthusiastic about studying it.

Growth and Learning OpportunitiesContact: Margarita Spataro West Portal Elementary School5 Lenox Way – 94127415.753.1113 ext.216; m.spataro@gloinc.org www.gloinc.org Grades: Call for details Dates: Call for details Times: Call for details Fees: Call for details 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

West Portal/St. Francis Wood/Miraloma Park/Glen Park

Choosing Child Care Workshops – FreeLimited child care is available during the workshop.In these monthly workshops you’ll learn about these topics and more:

� Types of child care and local options � Licensing regulations for child care providers

� Questions to ask when interviewing providers � Legal rights and obligations of parents and providers

Choosing a Preschool Workshops – FreeLimited child care is available during the workshop. Join us to learn about different types of preschools and their philosophies. You’ll also get tips on how and when to apply.

Visit online for upcoming dates and to learn about more workshops for parents and caregivers. www.childrenscouncil.org

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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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