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Specialty Camps

"My daughter had the best camp experience of the summer here!"
- 2011 Camp Keff Parent

Take a look at a sampling of our Specialty Camps!

Grades K - 2
Grades 3 - 6
Mix & Match: Grades K - 6
Mix & Match: Grades K - 2
Mix & Match: Grades 3 - 6

Grades K - 2

NEW! Animal Safari

Dive under the sea and take to the skies to explore different animals and their habitats. A field trip to visit animals in their own environment is included!

Book Travelers

Characters from Where the Wild Things Are, Curious George and others will come alive through music, science, art, cooking, sports, and more. We’ll also take a field trip to live out our stories first hand! Two sessions available, each offers a different book list.

Circus Camp

Explore juggling and acrobatics in this crazy camp that culminates in a performance for parents on the last day—and includes a trapeze field trip, too!

 

NEW! Field Trip Frenzy

Have a blast exploring a new Bay Area destination every day of the week as we create a field trip frenzy!

Fizz-Fun and Che-mystery

Check out things that fizzle and explore dramatic chemical reactions through hands-on activities.

Jet Cadets

Explore the basic principles of flight, hands-on! Build   airplanes, test them in wind tunnels, ride a hovercraft and construct balloon copters.

NEW! Ready, Set, Kindergarten

Preschool grads can get ready for kindergarten in this week of social games and activities using California content standards.

Out of This World

Discover what it takes to be an astronaut with art projects, science experiments, space games and a field trip to a popular space destination!

Superhero

Explore your inner superhero through incredible feats using art, experiments, games and a visit with some real life Superheroes!

 

Grades 3 - 6

Comics and Cartoons

Learn to draw your favorite cartoon characters and create comic heroes to include in your very own comic book that you can truly marvel over.

 

NEW! Digital Arts

Campers will learn about digital photography, photo editing and other online tools that will culminate in their very own digital portfolio.

Digital Surfers

Campers explore designing their own web pages, experimenting with 3-D animation and other popular internet tools!

 

NEW! Field Trip Frenzy

Have a blast exploring a new Bay Area destination every day of the week as we create a field trip frenzy!

GLEE NEW! 2 Week Program

Learn to sing and dance today’s hottest hits from the top-notch musical and theater professionals at Hillbarn Theatre. Your two weeks culminate in a final performance, complete with a musical accompaniment that will be sure to garner a standing ovation.

 

Mix & Match Specialty Camps

Mix & Match Camps allow campers to choose two Specialty Camps in one week.

Grades K – 6

Basketball

Former Golden State Warrior, Joe Ellis, will take you through shooting, passing,
dribbling and other techniques while focusing on teamwork and sportsmanship!

 

Culinary Arts

Whip up tasty and healthy vegetarian recipes from around the world while
practicing measuring, food preparation and cooking techniques as well as kitchen safety.

 

NEW! Dance

Explore different forms of dance with an emphasis on Hip Hop through a variety of music, props and routines.

Jewelry Jam

Choose from a huge selection of hot colors, textures and unique beads and learn techniques to make one-of-a-kind pieces!

Kids Fitness

Campers will participate in kickboxing, yoga, dance and other fitness techniques to make being healthy and active fun!

NEW! LEGO Carnival Creations

Design and build your very own amusement park, complete with carnival games such as gondolas, merry-go-rounds, ferris wheels, bumper cars, a monorail and more!

 

LEGO Green Engineering

Explore alternative energy! Build and race solar cars, construct a wind-powered electrical generation vehicle and enter the human-powered vehicle competition.

 

LEGO Jedi Engineering

Build planes, droids and palaces. Create motorized sand crawlers, drone assembly lines and battlecruisers galore … may the force be with you!

Olympics

Olympic athletic events such as curling, track and field and more offer an atmosphere that encourages teamwork and sportsmanship.

Soccer

Learn skills, teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun, positive atmosphere. Kicking, dribbling and more—get ready for the next World Cup!

 

Grades K - 2

NEW! Computers

Make digital works of art, play safe and interactive computer games and use other popular technology tools.

Gymnastics

Want to be the next gold medalist? Learn gymnastics basics and tumbling while creating fun routines!

NEW! Karate Kampers

Self-defense techniques and fun martial arts games that will make you think that they spent the week with Mr. Miagi!

Krafty Kids

Campers that enjoy crafting will explore a variety of materials and techniques that will produce longlasting take-home projects!

Music and Movement

Discover your musical talents through singing, rhythmic instruments and fun props—and develop an appreciation for music!

 

 

Grades 3 - 6

Urban Arts

Explore graffiti and murals on a field trip, then create your own stencils and make a larger-than-life final project here at the PJCC!

 

 

Ceramics

Discover techniques for sculpting clay and use your imagination to make your own creations. Bring home fired and glazed works of art.

 

 

NEW! Jr. Dog Trainers

Calling all dog lovers! Campers will learn how to train basic dog obedience skills as well as fun tricks. Campers will work with a professional dog trainer and her dogs; campers may not bring their own dogs to camp.