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2013 Kids Summer Camp Guide for Los Gatos Families

Have you started exploring summer camp options for your children yet? Here's a list of great local camps to check out.

Summer is almost here, which means it's time to start exploring summer camp options for your children. 

Believe it or not, some registrations are already filling up. Luckily, there is still time to get your kids into a great camp.

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 and class schedules and ratings, sort by ages, prices, proximity, and co-plan with other parents & kids.

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Great Local Camps to check out:

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

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Startup Camp for Kids (8-14 years) Future entrepenurs learn fundamentals of business, communication, invention, and money management.

FUZE Fit For A Kid! (5-12 years) Group fitness and nutrition support in a fun environment to improve coordindination and overall health. All levels of experience welcome!

Courtside Club (3-15 years) Wide variety of camps & programs take place in multiple gyms, tennis courts and both a large swimming pool and wading pool.

Stratford Summer School Programs (3-11 years) Academic enrichment in art, music & science adventures. Full-day or half-day morning or afternoon programs are available.

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

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

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

Stratford School Middle School Program (11 - 14 years) Academic, sports, science, and theater camps in the morning, afternoon or full day.

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

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

Challenger Sports (6-10 years) Soccer Camp for all Skill levels. Full-day and half-day camps available. Mini kickers camp for beginners.

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.

The Music Place (All ages) All types of musical instrument classes, musical therapy, and early music classes for beginners.  

Athena Camps - Sport & Craft Camps for Girls (5-11 years) Girls gain confidence & friendships with tennis, yoga, running, soccer, basketball and volleyball camps.

Young At Art (4-15 years) Young artists are encouraged to learn oil painting, drawing and exploration with mixed media.

BandWorks School of Rock (8-18 years) Ready to rock? Music classes from classic rock to popular bands like The Beatles. 

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

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