For those of you who have been putting it off, there may not be room at all of the following summer camps and programs. But, it’s worth a shot, so we are running this information for you one more time.

A Children's Garden
610 E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill • 408 778-1977
www.achildrensgarden.org
Come experience an enriching Summer Camp at A Children’s Garden in Morgan Hill while making new friends. Your child will have the opportunity to go on fabulous and safe field trips, enjoy water play on one of our 4 playgrounds, be a part of hands-on interactive presentations led by special guest speakers (astronauts, 4H, artists, musicians, and animal trainers). Led by fully-qualified, nurturing teachers in a safe environment where your child can enjoy a fun-filled summer in an encouraging and team-building atmosphere. We offer 2 separate programs for Kindergarten/1st grade and 2nd - 6th grade children so they may experience developmentally appropriate and unique curriculum in Science, Gardening, Art, Music, Spanish, and so much more. Open during the school year for after-school and full day when MHUSD is off. Tours offered at 9:30 and 3:30. Please call 408 778-1977 to arrange a tour of the NAEYC accredited (new standards) center.

Ballet San Jose School
40 N First St., San Jose • 408 288-2820 x 223
school@balletsanjose.org • www.balletsanjose.org
Summer Intensive (July 7 - August 2) offers dance coursework in Classical Ballet, Caractère, Bournonville Ballet, Mime, Jazz, Flamenco, Choreography,Variations,Dance Conditioning, Injury Prevention and Nutrition, and even Acting for Dancers. All classes are taught on sprung floors, with full mirrors, and professional equipment. Classes are offered for ages 4-19. The school is under the direction of Lise la Cour, who served as Associate Ballet Director of the Ballet School of the Royal Danish Ballet from 1988-95. She brings a world-class background and great excitement to Ballet San Jose School.

California Rec Mall
4000 San Felipe Rd., Hollister • 831 801-8676
CA REC MALL offers a great place to get outside and play, whether driving a bucket of balls across an expanse or a big birthday bash. Kids of all ages enjoy the park. The batting range opens to a large field with softball or hardball and you choose the speed of the pitch. The mini golf course now has wheel chair access and a new course. The facility can be rented for private parties or corporate gatherings with indoor and outdoor dining. CA REC MALL has been a destination for scouts and schools, earning badges and learning about life through science and nature. Located minutes outside of downtown Hollister, owner Sally Haydon has created an environment with diversity and good ole fashion fun. Open Wednesday – Sunday and available seven days a week for scheduled events. A family tradition since 1997.

Basketball Jones Hoop Camp
Hollister, Aptos, Los Gatos, Watsonville, San Jose, Gilroy, Salinas
1 800 348-3803
www.basketballjones.camps.com
Basketball Jones Hoop Camp has a week long summer basketball day camp near you. The camp is for boys and girls 7-15 years of age. Having run more than 120 week-long camps while serving over 10,000 basketball enthusiasts since 1996, there is no trial and error at Basketball Jones-everything is done for a reason. Each camper receives signature ball, t-shirt, water bottle, DVD, 40 hours of instruction and 12 games of 5-on-5. Our motto is one camp, per city, per summer, so enroll now because camps tend to sell out. For a color brochure or questions call us at 800-348.3803 or register online @ www.basketballjonescamps.com.

Champions Academy
18855 Adams Ct., Morgan Hill • 408 776-1858
info@cagymnastics.com • www.cagymnastics.com
Champions Academy Gymnastics will be hosting annual summer camps for both recreational and competitive athletes. Recreation Camps for gymnastics, cheer-tumbling, and sports will be held weekly from June 30-August 23. Camps are open to girls and boys, ages 3 and up, for any level of skills. Register in the month of April and receive a $20 discount per week of camp. The emphasis is on FUN while improving your gymnastics, tumbling and related sports skills. The 3rd Annual Elite Summer Camp will be held June 23-27 and is open to competitive girl and boy gymnasts, levels 4 through Elite. This is a specialized gymnastics camp for competitive gymnasts who are serious about improving their craft. Campers will have the rare opportunity to train with Olympic and World champion, Jinjing Zhang, as well as many noted college coaches. Weekly and single day sessions offered. Registration begins April 1, and fills up fast!

Children’s Discovery Museum
10 Woz Way, San Jose • 408 298-5437
www.cdm.org
Summer of Service (SOS) at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose is a great way for local youth to enjoy their vacation, while serving the community of Santa Clara County. Teens in grades 7-10 can participate on one of 5 teams, each with its own dynamic service themes which include community outreach, early childhood education, environment and ecology, media and museum, and leadership development. SOS youth work in diverse situations at many locations such as shelters, senior centers, development centers and at the Museum. They also have the opportunity to serve as role models and mentors for pre-school aged children while assisting classroom teachers, perform restoration projects throughout the county, and learn media and technology skills. For a short film on the program, go to http://www.cdm.org/video-sos.wmv.

Community Ed College for Youth
Gavilan College
5055 Santa Theresa, Gilroy • 408 848-4724
jbchargin@gavilan.edu • www.gavilan.edu
It’s Time for Summer Fun at Gavilan College! Join us for College for Youth—right here in your own backyard. Choose from academic and enrichment courses. To refresh or get ahead in school, you can take English/Language Arts, Math, study skills and much more! Check out one of our cool camps for a different type of summer experience. They include: Art: Crafts, ScrapBook & Jewelry; Science: Scientific Saturdays & Eco-Scene Investigations; Cooking: The Great Cookie Experiment & The Science of Cooking; and Sports: Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Football, Soccer and Basketball. Camps run 1 or 2 weeks, weekdays or Saturdays between June and August. Fees range from $49 - $249. Online registration begins April 11 on the following website: http://gavilan.augusoft.net. For questions regarding CFY or for teaching opportunities, contact us at 408-847-2514, ext 1

Dance Unlimited
15750 Vineyard Blvd. Ste. 120, Morgan Hill • 408 776-0303
www.danceunlimitedpas.com
Summer at Dance Unlimited brings many opportunities for fun and training with our talented staff as well as master teachers from all over the west coast. We welcome both the recreational and serious dancers.
We also offer 2 performing arts camps for performers age 10 and under. Fairy Tales is all day for one week in June and Grease will be M-Th 1/2 day sessions for two weeks in July. Fledgling performers will learn tap and jazz combined with floor tumbling, vocal training, acting, and improvisation classes. All participants will have the opportunity to work on set design, costuming and theatrical make-up. The finale of the camps will be a mini-review at the closing of the camp for friends and family. In August, Dancers of all ages and levels will have the opportunity to participate in our week long Dance Boot Camp!Anyone wishing to audition for our competition team or company dancers will be required to attend Dance Boot Camp!.

Destination Science
Morgan Hill, United Methodist Church • 1 888 909-2822
www.destinationscience.org
Destination Science combines FUN, innovative hands-on science projects,
creativity challenges, outdoor games, and character development for day campers. Our staff is made up of top-notch elementary educators & bright college students. Choose as many of the following camp weeks as you like:
Craz-E Cool Electro Inventors: 7/07 – 7/11
Wild Animal Physics Fun Park: 7/14 – 7/18
Techno Robo Transformers: 7/21 – 7/25
Zero G Rocket Science: 7/28 – 8/01
Early Bird Savings – Enroll by April 30 & Save $20/wk. Multi-Camp Savings–Enroll for 4 weeks & Save $40. Camp is open to ages 5 to 11. Camp hours are 9am to 3:30pm. Hours: 9 to 3:30pm, Extended Care is available. www.destinationscience.org. Call 1-888-909-2822 for more information.

Diane Wallace Studio Summer Art Camps 2008
13715 Wallace Place, Morgan Hill • 408 778-6640
Drawing and water color classes are available June 16 thru Aug 22. Students choose favorite subjects to draw or paint, with personal help to guide them as they learn how to turn their own ideas into exciting new images. Conceptual fine art classes develop active learners with better observation and analysis skills. Frequent demonstrations show broadly useful solutions for common problems. Relaxed classes in a beautiful setting. There ae only 7 stuents per class, open to ages 5 and up. Former students have been awarded top scholarships at Pasadena Art Center, World’s #1 Art School. Call 408 778-6640 for prices and availability. Classes fill fast so please register early.

Gavilan S.T.A.R. Program
Gilroy & San Juan Bautista • 408 612-2057
stargav@gavilan.edu • www.gavilan.edu/star
The Gavilan College Summer Theatre Arts Repertory (STAR) Program is one of the best summer programs in town! Over the past 23 years STAR has become a summer tradition and important part of hundreds of children’s lives. Students not only learn how to perform on stage, but they also form friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime. The STAR Program has a fantastic summer season planned this year! STAR Gilroy participants will present Suessical Jr. STAR Video participants will produce a television show for GavTV18. STAR San Juan Bautista participants will present William Shakespeare’s The Tempest.

Go Kids
- 885 Moro Dr. Gilroy • 408 843-9005
- 17666 Crest Ave., Morgan Hill • 408 779-6553
- 16560 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill • 408 779-0399
- 5381 Fairview Rd., Hollister • 831 637-9204
Go Kids, Inc. is now enrolling for its school-age summer camps! Go Kids currently offers school age programs at three locations throughout south Santa Clara County and San Benito County. With dedicated and knowledgeable staff implementing a creative curriculum, you can rest easy as your child will not only be in good hands, but they will also have a great learning experience from which to build upon. With weekly themes to enhance the learning experience and with numerous field trips planned, your child will spend the summer having an educational blast! Space is limited, so please enroll your child today. For more information please see our advertisement. Give us a call and schedule a tour. Let us make a memorable summer for you and your child.

Hollister Recreation
300 West St.. Hollister • 831 636-4390
www.hollister.ca.gov
For information on the programs offered through the Hollister Recreation Division go tho their website. The Web Site includes information on Adult Sports, Youth Sports, Summer Programs, Special Events, Special Population Programs, Parks & Facilities, Staff & Instructors, Sponsors, Volunteers, and the 2008 Calendar of Events.We hope you will take some time and look through the different programs and activities that we have to offer. For more information, feel free to email us at recreation@hollister.ca.gov or give us a call at (831) 636-4390.

Honu Family Sports Camp
Gilroy High School
750 W. 10th St, Gilroy • 408 846-1005
www.camp.lhswimschool.com
Are you having a hard time choosing the right summer camp for your child? Then Honu Family Sports Camp is the answer. We offer a multi-sport program that includes: basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, golf, hockey, softball, water polo, swimming, gymnastics, and more. We will group campers based on their age and ability. We have found this to be the best way to keep our kids entertained, challenged, and wanting to come back week after week. In addition to sports, campers will focus on a leadership trait each day. These traits teach campers to be a “good sport.” Our motto is “Shaping the leaders of tomorrow through sports.” It’s okay if campers have never played some of these activities. Our staff is professional, knowledgeable, mature, and great with instructing kids. We offer a full-day and half-day option. Playing all these sports make our campers hungry. So we feed our campers a warm and nutritious breakfast and lunch! Being parents ourselves, we wanted to make our camp as convenient as possible. All parents need to do is drop off and pickup their camper. Honu Family Sports Camp will take care of the rest. Please visit us on the web at www.camp.LHswimschool.com.

Lana’s Dance
- 16060 Caputo Dr., Morgan Hill • 408 778-1178
- 125 First St., Gilroy • 408 848-3812
www.lanasdancestudio.biz
With locations in both Morgan Hill and Gilroy, Lana’s Dance has been producing dancers for the past 29 years in the South Valley. Our Summer Program has a wide variety of classes in Tap, Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop for beginners through advanced dancers. We will offer a two week session in July and August where dancers will attend class twice a week for two weeks. Summer sessions for our beginning dancers will begin on July 21. In August, the Summer Intensive will begin on August 4 for our Intermediate and Advanced dancers. The Summer Intensive is designed to expose the dancers with at least three years experience to all forms of dance from a wide variety of instructors. In addition to our phenomenal staff, guest teachers will be brought in from all over the United States. We will offer three weeks of classes where the dancers will come in Monday – Thursday each week. For details, please call Lana’s Dance at 408 778-1178 or 408 848-3812.

Little Honu Swim School
408 846-1005
www.LHSwimSchool.com
Swim season is fast approaching with summer on the horizon. At Little Honu Swim School we’re dedicated to making kids safer in the water and creating strong swimmers. Water activities bring so much enjoyment to kids and families. Unfortunately, it also brings accidents. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among children 5 and under and the 2nd leading cause in children 14 and under. It’s our goal to reduce the number of water related accidents. We are the only certified US Swim School Association member in the South County area. We focus on water safety and swim stroke work. If your child needs to learn how to swim, or if they swim competitively and want that added edge, Little Honu Swim School is the right choice. Visit us at www.LHswimschool.com.

Morgan Hill Aquatics Center
16200 Condit Rd., Morgan Hill • 408 782-2134
www.mhaquaticscenter.com
The Morgan Hill Aquatics Center is truly your summer destination spot. The many different water features, including: huge water slides, play structure, spray grounds, diving boards and more, makes the Aquatics Center the perfect place to “Cool It” on a hot summer day. Summer parties are also a hit at the Aquatics Center, where you can host a small birthday party for kids or rent the entire Center for larger events. The Aquatics Center provides the opportunity for all ages to learn to swim, with both private and group lessons available throughout the summer months. Kids will love our new mascot, “SPLASH” the dolphin and you’ll want to be sure to stop by opening day, May 24, when “Your First Splash Is Free!”

Morgan Hill Centennial Recreation Center
408 782-2128
www.mhcrc.com/camps
The Morgan Hill Recreation Department offers two quality camp programs that provide children ages 4 1/2 through 11 with fun and healthy activities in a safe environment. New and exciting this year will be the opportunity for both camps to use the new Outdoor Sports Center with synthetic turf fields. The Centennial Recreation Center, the Aquatics Center and the Community and Cultural Center will also be used as fun camp locations. Whether you are looking for a balance of educational fun with recreational activities and cool Friday field trips or an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports, our summer day camps will meet all of your child’s needs. Let your child create lasting summer memories at Morgan Hill’s fantastic recreation facilities. Register at the Morgan Hill Aquatics Center, the Centennial Recreation Center or the Community and Cultural Center.

Mt. Madonna School
491 Summit Rd., Watsonville • 408 847-2717
school@mountmadonna.org • www.MtMadonnaSchool.org
E2 Educational Enrichment = A3 Academics, Arts, Athletics:
Mount Madonna School’s Summer Program. Mount Madonna School, known for its volleyball champs, rich performing arts and academic excellence is offering summer classes led by artists, musicians, dancers, naturalists, athletes and teachers. Give your child the summer experience they’ll love—small classes, individualized attention and qualified teachers—in a setting where they’ll thrive! Programs run July 21-August 1, 9am-4pm, open to students entering grades 1-12. Call for brochure, and register before May 23 for Early Bird Discount ($100 off full day registration; $50 off half day). Transportation is available to Morgan Hill and Gilroy. We offer a diverse mix of indoor and outdoor activities showcasing the best of this spectacular natural environment! Mount Madonna School is situated on a 355 acres with redwood and madrone forests, wildflowers, gardens, miles of hiking trails and spectacular ocean views just off Hecker Pass by Mt. Madonna Park. New This Year: Digital Storytelling, Songwriting Workshop, Mixed-media Self-Portraits, Future Chefs, Discover the Wild, Haiku Hiking, Dance Studio, Drawing for “Real” and Fiber Arts and Crafts. Returning Favorites: Language Arts and Math enrichment for elementary students, Things that Fly, Strategy, Logic and Board Games, Puppet and Mask Making, Vegetarian International Cuisine, Mixed-up Sculpting, Volleyball: Pass, Hit, Spike!, and Dynamic Geometry.

Sacred Heart Parish School
670 College Street, Hollister • 831 637-4157
www.sacredheartschool.org
Sacred Heart Faculty aims to provide an education program rooted in basic skills. The student is prepared for each step along the ladder of learning into higher education. The curriculum supports development of the whole child to become a lifelong learner. Classrooms average 25 students. Teachers use workshops, travel, professional reading and classes for ongoing professional growth.

San Benito Academy of Dance
190 Maple St., Hollister • 831 801-8200
Klavagnino@interorealestate.com • www.sanbenitodanceacademy.com
San Benito Dance Academy’s Summer Intensive begins June 24 through July 31 for intermediate and advanced dancers. This is SBDA’s third year to offer the summer classes. Dancer’s love to maintain and improve their ballet conditioning and technique, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays while still enjoying the freedom of summer fun. The goal at SBDA is to provide the highest quality classical ballet instruction with a loving family atmosphere that builds self-confidence in the dancer, no matter what their experience may be. Classes are offered for ages 3 through adult (no experience necessary). If you are not sure if ballet is your thing, give it a try in their air-conditioned studio. The first class is free of charge. They are an authorized Capezio dealer, so all shoes and clothing may be purchased on site.

The Little Gym
15750 Vineyard Blvd. Suite 190, Morgan Hill • 408 776-8125
www.tlgmorganhillca.com
Our Anytime Summertime camps offer hours of fun and creativity. Our specially designed camp curriculum is designed around themes such as “Sports Spectactular,” “Fantasy Castle,” “Super Safari” or Who’s Your Hero” and combines physical fitness, gymnastics and play with arts and crafts and special events. Camps are for children ages 3-8 years old and are available Monday through Friday for 3 hours each day. Monday, Wednesday and Friday camps are from 1-4 and from 9-12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Choose the days and weeks that fit your schedule. It’s the perfect break for kids and parents during the long summer months. Camps are available to both The Little Gym members and non-members.

West Coast Dance FX
618 San Benito St., Hollister • 831 635-0553
www.westcoastdancefx.com
Register NOW for Music & Dance Classes! West Coast Music & Dance FX is Hollister’s most innovative center for music & dance. Our summer camp program is filled with the most exciting and rewarding events around. Your kids will be saying, “Please” & “Thank you” for signing them up! Princess Fairy Magic Camp (ages 3-5), High School Musical Camp (ages 6-8), Pop Star Camp (ages 9-12), Cheerleading Clinic (ages 8-12) Hip Hop Boot Camp (ages 9+) Mr. & Miss Manners Etiquette Camp (ages 6+) Ballet Intensive (ages 6+), Dancers In Training (Advanced Students). We also have regular music & dance classes that last for 6 weeks. Private music lessons also continue through the summer. Please visit our website for schedules, or call TODAY to reserve your spot! Space is limited.

Young Chefs Academy
7598 Monterey St. Unit 130, Gilroy • 408 848-1044
gilroyca@youngchefsacademy.com • www.youngchefsacademy.com
For summer 2008, Young Chefs Academy in Gilroy is offering Camp Can-I-Cook™ “Cook for the Gold™.” Budding chefs are invited to gear up for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China through an exploration of cultures and culinary experiences. For six weeks, starting July 9, Young Chefs Academy will offer 3-day, 3-hour mini-camps that allow kids to mix, measure, and mince their way through various continental cuisines. Each camp will touch on some component of the Olympics from the foods enjoyed in many of the Olympic towns, both past and present, to the athletes’ secrets to good performance. Children will be encouraged to test their performance, try diverse foods, learn new techniques and practice presentation skills! Camps are open to children ages 4 and up and run Wednesday through Friday from 10am-1pm each day. Cost is $180 per person for a 3-day session.

YMCA San Benito County
339 Fifth St., Hollister • 831 637-8600
The YMCA of San Benito County is a charitable organization that builds strong kids, strong families and strong communities through character-building programs such as Health and Wellness, Youth Sports, Afterschool Care and Day Camp. Financial assistance is available thanks to our generous donors whose contributions to the annual YMCA Community Support Campaign help kids and families in need. All YMCA programs promote the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. This summer children can develop lasting memories by being actively engaged in one or more of the following fun-adventurous YMCA programs. British Soccer Camp (ages 3-17), Summer Day Camp (grades K-8), Super Sports (ages 2.5-5), Youth Basketball (grades 1-5), Friday Night Hoops (grades 6-8), Hip Hop Dance (ages 5 and older), Karate (ages 8-older), Yoga (adult), Move and Groove (ages 1-4) and Ballet (3 and older). Coming Soon: Pilates, Kickboxing and Tia Chi.