City of Palo Alto, 2025 Summer Camps

DIGIDRAW

DigiDraw resident form submission:

January 13 - February 16

DigiDraw forms processed:

February 18 - 21

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Activity

Summer Camps

2025

Guide

REGISTRATION

Resident general registration:

February 27 @ 8:30 a.m.

Non-resident registration:

March 6 @ 8:30 a.m.

Cubberley

Community

Center

Project

After many years of community interest in the

City being able to own enough land to proceed

with rebuilding and renovation of the Cubberley

Community Center, City and Palo Alto Unified

School District (PAUSD) officials are advancing

a joint plan that paves the way to stronger

schools and a vibrant new community center at

the Cubberley site for all Palo Alto residents.

Scan the QR code to learn more

about the project and sign up for

updates:

CityofPaloAlto.org/CubberleyProject

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Summer Camps

2025

General Information ................................................................... Pg 4

Camps at a Glance........................................................................ Pg 12

Art Center Camps ........................................................................ Pg 21

Children's Theatre Camps ........................................................... Pg 28

Junior Museum & Zoo Camps ..................................................... Pg 31

Recreation Camps ........................................................................ Pg 36

Special Interest (LEGO®, Coding, STEM, Cooking, Communication)..... Pg 36

Recreation.............................................................................................. Pg 46

Sports Camps......................................................................................... Pg 49

Human Services Information ........................................................ Pg 56

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Community Services

Department Contact Info

Program Supervisors:

General and Facility Information*:

Adult Art Classes

Fanny Retsek

617.3525

fanny.retsek@cityofpaloalto.org

Youth & Teen Art Classes

Taryn Curiel

566.4553

taryn.curiel@cityofpaloalto.org

Junior Museum & Zoo

Alex Hamilton

329.2412

alex.hamilton@cityofpaloalto.org

Children-Music, Sports &

Special Interest,

Adult/Senior-Dance &

Singing, Fitness

Margie Cain

463.4919

margie.cain@cityofpaloalto.org

Teen Services

Chris Sanchez

463.4904

chris.sanchez@cityofpaloalto.org

Children-Dance, Family-Dance, Music,

Children's Theatre Performances

Chris Luciani

463.4934

christopher.luciani@cityofpaloalto.org

Adult Sports, Middle School Athletics

Chris Roman

329.2515

chris.roman@cityofpaloalto.org

Athletic Field Reservations

Jalina Colon

463.4905

playingfields@cityofpaloalto.org

Human Services

Minka van der Zwaag

463.4953

minka.vanderzwaag@cityofpaloalto.org

Public Art & Cubberley Artist

Studio Program (CASP)

Elise DeMarzo

617.3517

elise.demarzo@cityofpaloalto.org

Aquatics

Palo Alto Swim and Sport

636.SWIM (7946)

paloaltoswim.com

Lucy Evans Baylands Nature

Interpretive Center

Alex Hamilton

329.2506

alex.hamilton@cityofpaloalto.org

Community Theatre

Brian Haines

329.2602

brian.haines@cityofpaloalto.org

Open Space Preserves

Baylands Nature Preserve

617.3156

2500 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto

Esther Clark Preserve

329.2423

End of Old Trace Rd., off

Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto

Foothills Nature Preserve

329.2423

3300 Page Mill Rd., Los Altos Hills

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

326.2423

1530 Arastradero Road

Open.Space@cityofpaloalto.org

Lucie Stern

Community Center

1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto

463.4900

Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:30p

LSCC@cityofpaloalto.org

Palo Alto Art Center

1313 Newell Road., Palo Alto

329.2366

Tuesday-Saturday 10a-5p

artcenter@cityofpaloalto.org

Junior Museum & Zoo


329.2111

Tues-Sun 10a-5p

funscience@cityofpaloalto.org

Mitchell Park

Community Center


329.2400

Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:30p

MPCC@cityofpaloalto.org

Cubberley

Community Center

4000 Middlefield Rd., T2, Palo Alto

329.2418

Monday-Thursday 8:30a-5:30p

cubberley@cityofpaloalto.org

Children's Theatre


463.4930

Tuesday-Saturday 9:30a-5:30p

childrens.theatre@cityofpaloalto.org

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*Please note that our facilities may have new operating hours,

please call or email for more information.

DIGIDRAW

The DigiDraw Pilot is now in phase 3 -- for Summer Camp 2025!

Our team appreciates your patience as we work on navigating options to help registration for our high demand programs

more accessible for Palo Alto residents. The the DigiDraw, a randomized registration process, was designed to give

everyone an oportunity to participate in programs that fill up quickly. If camp openings remain, they will be available for

general resident registration on February 27 and for non-residents on March 6.

All Summer Camps (except for post camp and lunch bunch camps) are part of the Summer Camp DigiDraw.

We understand that with Summer Camps, being able to list out alternatives to a camp that may be full, is a necessity for

those scheduling summer activities. For Summer Camps, we are pivoting the DigiDraw pilot to be a form based

submission, and our team will process the information on the back end.

this is the form:

You will have from January 13 through February 16 to submit your digital form.

If a paper form is needed, please drop off all paper forms to the Lucie Stern Community Center.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR SUMMER CAMP 2025 DIGIDRAW!:

Our team will be registering participants at random, February 18-21.

Please make sure you have a card saved on file. If you are randomly selected and we are unable to process payment to

confirm enrollment, we will move to the next participant. Once payment has been processed, your are officially enrolled!

If you need help or have questions, please call 650.463.4949 or email us at enjoyonline@cityofpaloalto.org

If the camp fills and you do not receive a spot, you will remain on the wait list of your top requested choice. We will

continue to randomly invite folks as spots become available. Participating in the DigiDraw does not guarantee

enrollment.

A few notes to make sure your account is registration ready:

1) Save your credit card on file before February 18, 2025

2) If applicable, apply for the fee reduction program before February 18, 2025, so if randomly selected, your

scholarship will already be on your account and applied to the registration. More information about the fee

reduction program is on page 11.

3) One form has the ability to acommodate up-to 10 camps, for up-to 4 campers. If there are more than 4

campers in your household, please fill out an additional form and send us an email so we can bundle your forms

together.

4) Only fill out the info for your camper once. Multiple forms for the same camper may lead to multiple

enrollments. Our refund policy will be strictly enforced.

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Ways to register:

Registration

Online, visit: CityofPaloAlto.org/EnjoyOnline

Via phone: Call us at 650.463.4949

In person at any of the following registration sites:

Lucie Stern Community Center, Mitchell Park Community Center, Palo Alto Art Center, or the

Palo Alto Children's Theatre

To register via mail: Fill in the form on the next page and send a check addressed to

"City of Palo Alto." Mailed in registration is not guaranteed and available on a first come, first served

basis. Payment via mail must be via check.

Mail completed form and payment to the following location:

Lucie Stern Community Center

1305 Middlefield Road

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Frequently Asked Questions:

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I don't live in Palo Alto. Can I still register for

Enjoy! programs?

Yes! Everyone is welcome to participate. Palo Alto

residents and children enrolled in a PAUSD school

receive priority registration dates as well as the resident

discount rate as shown in the Enjoy! Palo Alto catalog.

What happens if I am "waitlisted" for a course?

If the course you are hoping to register for is full, you will

be placed on the "waitlist." No payment is necessary

when joining a waiting list. As space becomes available,

waitlisted participants will be contacted via email and

have 24 hours to enroll in the course. If we do not hear

from you in that time, we will move onto the next person.

How do I read the program listing?

Kid’s Combo Dance

Come and Enjoy! a variety of activities

for all with the City of Palo Alto!

Ages: 3y-4y

Instructor: Children’s Theatre Staff

Fees: Residents $140 | Non-Residents: $161

Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio

Capacity: 8

Session Code Dates Time

44774 Thu, Jan 3- Mar 20* 11:30a-12p

Specific Session #

Specific session meeting info

(also session name)

Name of Activity

Description

of activity

All the

nitty gritty

details

Sessions with an

asterik (*) have

dates in which

they do not meet.

These can be

found on the top

of the page

Why does my child have to be a certain age or

grade level in order to register for some courses?

In order to ensure the best experience possible for all

participants, each Enjoy! course if tailored to specific

ages or grade levels. Each course in the Enjoy! lists the

age or grade level requirements. Registrants must meet

these requirements prior to the first class meeting.

Are there any other discounts available?

The City of Palo Alto offers Palo Alto youth, adults, PAUSD

students, adults aged 60+ years, and disabled residents

the opportunity to apply for our Fee Reduction Program

based on household income. Those who qualify receive a

50% discount on courses. This discount is valid for 1 year

and capped at $300 for adults, or $600 for youth, adults

aged 60+, and disabled residents. Reductions are only

applicable to new registrations. For more info, please call

us at 650.463.4949

I'm a member of the Art Center Foundation. Does

that qualify me for a discount?

Yes! Select members of the Art Center Foundation qualify

for one studio course per Foundation membership per

year. Call 650.329.2366 for more information.

When do I pay for courses?

All courses require payment at the time of registration.

We accept cash, personal checks (made payable to City

of Palo Alto), MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and

Discover.

City of Palo Alto Department of Community Services

Children’s

REGISTRATION

Mitchell Park 329-2400

Art Center 329-2366

Lucie Stern 463-4900

Theatre 463-4930

Cubberley 329-2418

Jr. Museum & Zoo 329-2111

Primary Adult Contact (Please Print)

Last Name: First Name: Phone #

Address: City: Zip: Email

Course or Activity Session Information

COURSE

CODE

PARTICIPANT’S

LAST NAME

PARTICIPANT’S

FIRST NAME

Pronouns

DATE OF

BIRTH

GRADE

ACTIVITY NAME

ACTIVITY

FEE

Fee Reduction Program: ____Only register if fee reduction is available____Register at full rate once fee reduction limit has been reached.

We will not let a child under the age of 14 leave class by him/herself unless the parent/guardian checks the “yes” box below:

Please indicate if you grant your child permission to sign him/herself out.

YES, I permit my child _______________________ to leave class by themselves for every class meeting this quarter.

NO, I do not permit my child _______________________ to leave class by themselves for every class meeting this quarter.

Photo & Video Waiver for all classes and camps provided by the City of Palo Alto:

Photos and video footage may be used for publication including newsletters, press media, website, flyers, social media, and

brochures of City of Palo Alto entities.

YES, I permit my child/children to be photographed and/or videotaped while in a City of Palo Alto class.

NO, I do not permit my child/children to be photographed and/or videotaped while in a City of Palo Alto class.

Create a New Account/ Make Changes:

Please visit www.cityofpaloalto.org/enjoyonline to create your new account or to make changes to existing Enjoy! accounts.

For assistance, please call 650-463-4949.

Payment Information _____ Check _____ Cash _____ Charge Total Amount: $____________

Name on Card:

Last 4 Digits: CVV:

Summer Camp:

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Families will have until Monday at noon, 2 weeks prior to the start date of the camp to withdraw and receive a refund.

Withdrawals received less than 2 weeks prior to the start date will not receive a refund. As with our seasonal programming withdrawal fee, the

customer will have the option to receive the entire camp fee as a credit on their account, or, pay a $15 processing fee per camp, per child, for a

refund to their credit card.

TRANSFERS: Families will have until Monday at noon 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp to transfer to another program. Transfers are always

subject to space availability and the customer is responsible for any additional program fees.

CANCELLATIONS: Refunds for camps that have been cancelled by the City are always 100% refundable.

*** IMPORTANT - WAIVER INFORMATION CONTINUES ON OTHER SIDE OF PAGE***

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City of Palo Alto Department of Community Services (CONTINUED)

WAIVER

WAIVER: All classes require the signature of each registering adult or parent or guardian of any minor(s).

I give permission to participate in the following programs, including any associated travel sponsored by the City of

Palo Alto Community Services Department, for myself and/or child as named. In consideration for participation in

the programs, I agree to the following: I understand that participating in the programs is a voluntary activity that I

am choosing to participate in and is not required. I understand that there are inherent risks in participating in the

programs which may be both foreseen and unforeseen and include illness, physical injury and death.

I understand that there is a coronavirus pandemic in effect, that the City will provide the programs in compliance

with state and local health guidelines. I understand that even when operating under such guidelines, there is still a

risk of and being infected by coronavirus. I understand that participants may be required to use safety gear

consistent with such guidelines, including, without limitation, face coverings and hand sanitizer, and will be

required to follow guidelines related to social distancing, possible exposure, quarantine, and other safety

protocols. I understand that there are individuals who may be medically exempt from wearing a mask or face

covering throughout the class. I agree that participants must be symptom free (no coughing or fever) in order to

participate in the program Additionally, I agree to ASSUME ALL RISKS of participating in the programs. I agree to

DISCHARGE AND RELEASE (agreeing to make no claim and not to sue) and HOLD HARMLESS the City of Palo Alto,

its employees, its agents, its independent contractors, and volunteers working for the City, from any and all

liability for injury suffered by me or my child arising from or connected with these programs. I understand and

agree that this ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK, DISCHARGE AND RELEASE, AND HOLD HARMLESS includes any claims

relating to the actions, omissions, or negligence of the City, its employees, agents, independent contractors, and

volunteers.

If participant’s family member or someone in close contact with the participant (outside of this program) tests

positive for COVID-19, or if participant tests positive for COVID-19, I give permission for the City to notify other

people in contact with the participant (including other program participants, staff, and volunteers) that they may

have been exposed to COVID-19. In doing so, the City shall not identify the participant or their family by name

except as required by government mandates.

I acknowledge that I have carefully read this liability waiver and understand the information herein, and that I

agree to each of the terms and acknowledgments in this liability waiver.

Signature:

Second Registrant’s Signature: (if two adults using same form)

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Print Name/ Date:

Print Name/ Date:

Withdraw, Transfer,

and Cancellation Policy

All transfer and withdrawal requests need to be received in writing within the time frames

provided below. Email is encouraged and can be sent to EnjoyOnline@cityofpaloalto.org

Mailed requests must be delivered prior to the end of the allotted time frame and can be

sent to:

Lucie Stern Community Center, 1305 Middlefield Rd. Palo Alto, CA 94301

Summer Camp Policies:

WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Families will have until Monday at noon 2 weeks

prior to the start date of the camp to withdraw and receive a refund. As with

our seasonal withdrawal fee, the customer will have the option to receive the

entire camp fee as credit on their account or pay a $15 processing fee per

camp, per child, for a refund to their credit card. Withdrawals received less

than 2 weeks prior to the start date will not receive a refund.

TRANSFERS: Families will have until Monday at noon 2 weeks prior to the

first day of camp to transfer to another program. Transfers are always subject

to space availability and the customer is responsible for any additional

program fees.

CANCELLATIONS: Refunds for camps that have been cancelled by the City

are always 100% refundable.

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Withdraw and Transfer Request Form

Staff initials:

Date received:

Primary Contact Full Name:

Primary Contact E-Mail:

Phone Number:

Address:

Signature

Approving

Request:

Date:

(Participant name, if different from Primary Contact, will be noted below)

Program Withdrawal Request

If you need to withdraw, all request for Summer Camp withdrawls need to happen by Monday at Noon, 2

weeks prior to camp starting. We will place a credit on your account that can be applied to another course. If

you prefer to receive a credit card refund, a $15 processing charge will be deducted from each enrollment.

Credit card refunds can only be issued to original card used.

Select one

refund option

Program Session Information

Participants Name Session Code Program Name Start Date

Credit to

Enjoy!

Account

Refund to

Credit Card

Program Transfer Request

Transfer requests must be made by Monday at noon 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp to transfer to another

program. Transfers are subject to space availability and the customer is responsible for any additional fees incurred.

Transfers for late enrollments may not be permitted.

If the session you are transferring into has a higher cost, please ensure your credit card is saved to your Enjoy! Online

Account for expedited service.

Session

Participants Name

Code

Program Name Start Date Cost

Transfer From:

Transfer To:

Session

Participants Name

Code

Program Name Start Date

Cost

Transfer From:

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Transfer To:

FEE REDUCTION

Size of

Household

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Scan to be directed

to the online

application.

Income Eligibility Caps

50% Discount

$102,300

$116,900

$131,500

$146,100

$157,800

$169,500

$181,200

$192,900

Program

City of Palo Alto residents may be eligible for the Fee

Reduction Program. The program offers a 50% discount on

class or camp fees based on household income. A $600

subsidy cap will be applied per eligible youth (under 17

years of age), adults aged 60+, and persons with disabilities,

while eligible adults age 59 and younger will receive a

subsidy cap of $300. Discounts are available for most Art

Center, Children’s Theatre, Junior Museum and Zoo, Open

Space, and Recreation camps and classes, and Boost! or

Teen Center memberships. Proof of income eligibility is

required, please see the application for additional

information.

ACCOMMODATION

Requests

The City of Palo Alto welcomes people of

all abilities to enjoy our programs, classes,

and events. If you or someone you know

needs accommodation support to

participate, please complete and submit

the form below. Staff will review your

information and be in touch soon to discuss

your accommodation needs.

Scan to be directed to

the online request form.

Both applications can be found on our webpage, and by clicking on the respective drop down:

https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Activities-Programs/Enjoy

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SUMMER CAMPS at a glance

Full descriptions, location information, pricing, and applicable post camp or lunch

bunch camps can be found starting on page 23.

Age Code Activity Session & Date/Time Activity Location

11y-15y 45475 Adventures in Plein Air June 9-20, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45466 Art Making for Kids June 9-20, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45468 Ceramics Studio June 9-20, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

8y-11y 45464 Drawing June 9-20, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

9y-12y 45471 Graphic Novels June 9-20, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

11y-14y 45473 Studio Art June 9-20, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

13y-18y 45470 Wheel Throwing June 9-20, 3:30-5:30p Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45465 Art Making for Kids June 9-20, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45467 Art Making Studio June 9-20, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

9y-12y 45474 Artistic Explorations June 9-20, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

10y-15y 45469 Ceramics Studio June 9-20, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45472 Comics Studio June 9-20, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

7y-9y 45713 Classic Skills Soccer June 9-13, 9a-3p Greer Fields

10y-13y 45709 Development Academy Soccer June 9-13, 9a-3p Greer Fields

5y-6y 45708 Junior Academy Soccer June 9-13, 9a-3p Greer Fields

8y-10y 45568 One-Week Theatre Academy June 9-13, 9a-3p Children's Theatre

10y-13y 45698 Basketball Camps 2025 June 9-13, 9a-12p Cubberley Community Center

7y-9y 45710 Classic Skills Soccer June 9-13, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

10y-13y 45712 Development Academy Soccer June 9-13, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

5y-6y 45707 Junior Academy Soccer June 9-13, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

8y-14y 45800 Bay Area Disc Ultimate Frisbee June 9-13, 9a-3p Greer Fields

8y-10y 45746 Quickstart Tennis Camps June 9-13, 9a-10:30a Courts

7y-9y 45631 Hollywood Stars June 9-13, 3:30p-4:30p Children's Theatre

4y-5y 45562 Story Acting June 9-13, 11a-11:45a Children's Theatre

11y-14y 45795 Junior Novice Tennis Camps June 9-13, 10:30am-12p Courts

5y-10y 45303 Pokémon STEM with LEGO® June 9 - 13, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

7y-13y 45134

Bakers Boot Camp & Junior

Master Chef

June 9 - 13, 9a - 4p


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10y-13y 45326 Programming with Minecraft June 9 - 13, 9a - 4p Mitchell Park Community Center

5y-13y 45449 Woodworking Outdoor Camp June 9 - 13, 10a -3p Mitchell Park


10y-15y 45755 Junior Intermediate Tennis June 10-19,1:30p-3p Mitchell Park

3y-4y 45459 Science for Preschoolers June 16-27, 9:30am-12pm Lucie Stern Community Center

4y-5y 45414 Science for Kinders June 16-27, 12:30-3pm Lucie Stern Community Center

6y-8y 45410 Camp Chronos June 16-20, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45399 Camp Kinetic June 16-20, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45396 Camp Oceana June 16-20, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

9y-10y 45427 Zoo Camp June 16-20, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

10y-13y 45699 Flag Football Camps 2025 June 16-20, 9a-12p Hoover Park Fields

8y-10y 45748 Quickstart Tennis Camps 2025 June 16-20, 9:00a-10:30a Courts

6y-8y 45388 Bay Camp June 16-20, 8:45a-2:15p Baylands Interpretive Center

12y-18y 45629 Collaborative Filmmaking June 16- 21, 10a-12:30p Lucie Stern Community Theatre

11y-14y 45373

Public Speaking: Creative

Interpretation

June 16- 20, 9a - 11:30a

Mitchell Park Community Center

11y-14y 45796

Junior Novice Tennis

June 16- 20, 10:30am-

12pm

Courts

11y-13y 45360 Foothills Adventure Camp June 16 - 27, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45356 Foothills Day Camp June 16 - 27, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

5y-7y 45352 Foothills Fun Camp June 16 - 27, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45348 Mitchell Park Day Camp June 16 - 27, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

5y-7y 45343 Mitchell Park Fun Camp June 16 - 27, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

12y-14y 45364 MakeX Summer Camp June 16 - 26, 9am - 1pm Cubberley Community Center

3y-4y 45335 Camp Palo Alto June 16 - 20, 9am - 1pm Mitchell Park Community Center

7y-12y 45304

Intro to Robotics with LEGO® Spike

Prime

June 16 - 20, 9am - 12pm


11y-14y 45446

Public Speaking and Confident

Debate Combination Camp

June 16 - 20, 9a -3p


7y-9y 45327 Coding with Robots June 16 - 20, 9a - 4p Mitchell Park Community Center

5.5y-11y 45316

Urban Utopia: Building Cities of the

Future!

June 16 - 20, 9a - 3p


5y-10y 45305

Super Mario STEM Engineering

LEGO®

June 16 - 20, 1p - 4p


11y-14y 45440 Confident Debate: SPAR June 16 - 20, 12:30p - 3p Mitchell Park Community Center

5y-13y 45450 Woodworking Outdoor Camp June 16 - 20, 10a -3p Mitchell Park

8y-12y 45570 Two-Week Theatre Academy June 16-27, 9a-3p Children's Theatre

12y-18y 45629 Collaborative Filmmaking June 16- 21, 10a-12:30p Lucie Stern Community Theatre

11y-14y 45373


Interpretation

June 16- 20, 9a - 11:30a


11y-14y 45796


June 16- 20, 10:30am-

12pm

Courts

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10y-15y 45757 Junior Intermediate Tennis June 24-July 3 ,1:30p-3p Mitchell Park

11y-15y 45486 Adventures in Plein Air June 23-July 3, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45476 Art Making for Kids June 23-July 3, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

14y-18y 45484 Personal Portfolio June 23-July 3, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

13y-18y 45482 Wheel Throwing June 23-July 3, 3:30-5:30p Palo Alto Art Center

11y-14y 45485 Studio Art June 23-July 3, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45478 Art Making Studio June 23-Jul 3, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45480 Ceramics Studio June 23-Jul 3, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

11y-14y 45483 Anime & Manga Class June 23-Jul 3, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45479 Art Making for Kids June 23-Jul 3, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45477 Art Making Studio June 23-Jul 3, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45481 Ceramics for Kids June 23-Jul 3, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

6y-8y 45411 Camp Chronos June 23-27, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45400 Camp Kinetic June 23-27, 9am-2:30pm Rinconada Park

9y-10y 45397 Camp Oceana June 23-27, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45428 Zoo Camp June 23-27, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-12y 45703 Multi-Sport Camps 2025 June 23-27, 9a-3p Peers Park Field

9y-10y 45735 Kidz Love Soccer June 23-27, 9a-12p Mitchell Park



10y-13y 45701 Volleyball Camps 2025 June 23-27, 9a-12p Cubberley Community Center

8y-10y 45749 Quickstart Tennis Camps 2025 June 23-27, 9a-10:30a Courts

6y-8y 45389 Bay Camp June 23-27, 8:45a-2:15p Baylands Interpretive Center

5y-6y 45565 Creative Dramatics June 23-27, 11a-12p Children's Theatre

11y-14y 45791 Junior Low Intermediate Tennis June 23- 27, 10:30a-12p Courts

3y-4y 45336 Camp Palo Alto June 23 - 27, 9am - 1pm Mitchell Park Community Center

7y-13y 45135

Cupcake Masters & Gourmet

Garden

June 23 - 27, 9a - 4p


5y-7y 45328 Programming with Bee-Bots June 23 - 27, 9a - 4p Mitchell Park Community Center

7y-8y 45443

Public Speaking and Academic

Writing Combination Summer

Camp

June 23 - 27, 9a - 3p


7y-8y 45436

Academic Writing: Narrative

Authors

June 23 - 27, 9a - 11:30a


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5y-10y 45307 LEGO® Dinosaur Exploration June 23 - 27, 1p - 4p Mitchell Park Community Center


6y-8y 45412 Camp Chronos June 30-July 3, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45398 Camp Oceana June 30-July 3, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45429 Zoo Camp June 30-July 3, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45490 Bay Camp

11y-14y 45792 Junior Low Intermediate Tennis

3y-4y 45460 Science for Preschoolers

June 30-July 3, 8:45am-

2:15pm


12pm


12pm

Baylands Interpretive Center

Courts


4y-5y 45415 Science for Kinders June 30-July 11, 12:30-3pm Lucie Stern Community Center

5.5y-11y 45320

Urban Utopia: Building Cities of

the Future!

June 30- July 3, 9a - 3p


8y-10y 45750 Quickstart Tennis Camps June 30- July 3, 9:00a-10:30a Courts

5y-10y 45308 Star Wars STEM with LEGO® June 30 - July 3, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

3y-4y 45337 Camp Palo Alto June 30 - July 3, 9am - 1pm Mitchell Park Community Center

8y-11y 45329 Scratch #GameMaker June 30 - July 3, 9a -4p Mitchell Park Community Center

11y-13y 45361 Foothills Adventure Camp June 30 - July 11, 9am- 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45357 Foothills Day Camp June 30 - July 11, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

5y-7y 45353 Foothills Fun Camp June 30 - July 11, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45349 Mitchell Park Day Camp June 30 - July 11, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

5y-7y 45344 Mitchell Park Fun Camp June 30 - July 11, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

8y-12y 45586 Two-Week Theatre Academy June 30 - July 11, 9a-3p Children's Theatre

12y-14y 45365 MakeX Summer Camp June 30 - July 10, 9am - 1pm Cubberley Community Center

6y-8y 45412 Camp Chronos June 30-July 3, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45398 Camp Oceana June 30-July 3, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45429 Zoo Camp June 30-July 3, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

9y-10y 45401 Camp Kinetic Jun 30-July 3, 9am-2:30pm Rinconada Park

10y-15y 45758 Junior Intermediate Tennis July 8-17,1:30p-3p Mitchell Park

9y-10y 45413 Camp Chronos July 7-11, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45402 Camp Kinetic July 7-11, 9am-2:30pm Rinconada Park

6y-8y 45430 Zoo Camp July 7-11, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

7y-9y 45717 Classic Skills Soccer July 7-11, 9a-3p Greer Fields

10y-13y 45719 Development Academy Soccer July 7-11, 9a-3p Greer Fields

5y-6y 45715 Junior Academy Soccer July 7-11, 9a-3p Greer Fields

10y-13y 45697 Basketball Camps 2025 July 7-11, 9a-12p Cubberley Community Center

7y-9y 45716 Classic Skills Soccer July 7-11, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

10y-13y 45718 Development Academy Soccer July 7-11, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

5y-6y 45720 Junior Academy Soccer July 7-11, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

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8y-14y 45802 Bay Area Disc Ultimate Frisbee July 7-11, 9:00am-3:00pm Mitchell Park

8y-10y 45751 Quickstart Tennis Camps 2025 July 7-11, 9:00a-10:30a Courts

9y-10y 45391 Bay Camp July 7-11, 8:45am-2:15pm Baylands Interpretive Center

6y-8y 45422 Wildlife Camp July 7-11, 8:30am-2pm Foothills Nature Preserve

7y-9y 45633 Dancing in the Street July 7-11, 3:30p-4:30p Children's Theatre

4y-5y 45563 Story Acting July 7-11, 11a-11:45a Children's Theatre

11y-14y 45797 Junior Novice Tennis July 7-11, 10:30am-12pm Courts

3y-4y 45338 Camp Palo Alto July 7 - 11, 9am - 1pm Mitchell Park Community Center

7y-12y 45309

Future of Robotics with

LEGO® Spike Prime

July 7 - 11, 9am - 12pm


8y-11y 45445

Public Speaking and Confident


July 7 - 11, 9a -3p


7y-13y 45136

The Art of European

Baking & Whats for Brunch?

July 7 - 11, 9a - 4p


8y-11y 45372


Interpretation

July 7 - 11, 9a - 11:30a


5y-10y 45310

Minecraft with LEGO®

STEM Camp

July 7 - 11, 1p -4p


8y-11y 45439 Confident Debate: SPAR July 7 - 11, 12:30p - 3p Mitchell Park Community Center

9y-12y 45330 Create Games and Art with Python July 7 - 11, 9a - 4p Mitchell Park Community Center

8y-14y 45802 Bay Area Disc Ultimate Frisbee July 7-11, 9:00am-3:00pm Mitchell Park


11y-15y 45513 Adventures in Plein Air Jul 7-18, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45487 Art Making for Kids Jul 7-18, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45489 Art Making Studio Jul 7-18, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45503 Ceramics for Kids Jul 7-18, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

10y-14y 45510 Studio Art Jul 7-18, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

13y-18y 45505 Wheel Throwing Jul 7-18, 3:30-5:30p Palo Alto Art Center

11y-15y 45514 Adventures in Plein Air Jul 7-18, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

13y-18y 45509 Anime & Manga Class Jul 7-18, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45554 Art Making for Kids Jul 7-18, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45488 Art Making Studio Jul 7-18, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

9y-12y 45511 Artistic Explorations Jul 7-18, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45504 Ceramics Studio Jul 7-18, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

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3y-4y 45461 Science for Preschoolers July 14-25, 9:30am-12pm Lucie Stern Community Center

4y-5y 45416 Science for Kinders July 14-25, 12:30-3pm Lucie Stern Community Center


6y-8y 45418 Jurassic Camp July 14-18, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo


6y-12y 45704 Multi-Sport Camps 2025 July 14-18, 9a-3p Peers Park Field

8y-10y 45569 One-Week Theatre Academy July 14-18, 9a-3p Children's Theatre

10y-13y 45700 Flag Football Camps 2025 July 14-18, 9a-12p Hoover Park Fields

9y-10y 45738 Kidz Love Soccer July 14-18, 9a-12p Mitchell Park



8y-14y 45801 Bay Area Disc Ultimate Frisbee Camp July 14-18, 9:00am-3:00pm Greer Fields

8y-10y 45752 Quickstart Tennis July 14-18, 9:00a-10:30a Courts



12y-18y 45630 Collaborative Filmmaking, Teens July 14-18, 10a-12:30p Lucie Stern Community Theatre

6y-7y 45566 Creative Dramatics July 14-18, 10:45a-12p Children's Theatre

11y-14y 45798 Junior Novice Tennis Camps 2025 July 14-18, 10:30am-12pm Courts

11y-13y 45362 Foothills Adventure Camp July 14 - 25, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45358 Foothills Day Camp July 14 - 25, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

5y-7y 45354 Foothills Fun Camp July 14 - 25, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45350 Mitchell Park Day Camp July 14 - 25, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

5y-7y 45345 Mitchell Park Fun Camp July 14 - 25, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

12y-14y 45366 MakeX Summer Camp July 14 - 24, 9am - 1pm Cubberley Community Center

3y-4y 45339 Camp Palo Alto July 14 - 18, 9am - 1pm Mitchell Park Community Center

8y-11y 45444

Public Speaking and Academic

Writing Combination Summer Camp

July 14 - 18, 9a - 3p Mitchell Park Community Center

5.5y-11y 45317


Future!

July 14 - 18, 9a - 3p


8y-11y 45437 Academic Writing: Narrative Authors July 14 - 18, 9a - 11:30a Mitchell Park Community Center

8y-11y 45371


Interpretation

July 14 - 18, 12:30p - 3p


6y-8y 45331 Junior Programmers July 14 - 18, 9a - 4p Mitchell Park Community Center

7y-12y 45314

Advanced LEGO® Spike Prime

Robotics

July 14 - 18, 9a - 4p


17


11y-14y 45793 Junior Low Intermediate Tennis July 21-July 25, 10:30a-12p Courts

13y-17y 45588 Design Tech Camp July 21-Aug 1, 10a-4p Children's Theatre

13y-17y 45587 Teen Academy Camp July 21-Aug 1, 10a-4p Children's Theatre

7y-9y 45632 Hollywood Stars July 21-26, 4:00p-5:00p Children's Theatre

9y-10y 45404 Camp Kinetic July 21-25, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo


6y-8y 45419 Jurassic Camp July 21-25, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo


10y-13y 45702 Volleyball Camps 2025 July 21-25, 9a-12p Cubberley Community Center




4y-5y 45564 Story Acting July 21-25, 11a-11:45a Children's Theatre

5.5y-11y 45318


the Future!

July 21 -25, 9a - 3p


3y-4y 45340 Camp Palo Alto July 21 - July 25, 9am - 1pm Mitchell Park Community Center

12y-17y 45137 Advanced Culinary Arts July 21 - 25, 9a - 4p Lucie Stern Community Center

7y-8y 45447

Public Speaking and Math

Olympiad Combination Class

July 21 - 25, 9a - 3p


7y-8y 45442 Math Olympiad July 21 - 25, 9a - 11:30 Mitchell Park Community Center

6y-8y 45370


Interpretation

July 21 - 25, 12:30p - 3p


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8y-12y 45333 Game Design with MakeCode July 21 - 25, 9a - 4p Mitchell Park Community Center

10y-15y 45759 Junior Intermediate Tennis July 22-July 31 ,1:30p-3p Mitchell Park

11y-15y 45552 Adventures in Plein Air Jul 21-Aug 1, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45531 Art Making for Kids Jul 21-Aug 1, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45517 Art Making Studio Jul 21-Aug 1, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45533 Ceramics for Kids Jul 21-Aug 1, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45548 Drawing Jul 21-Aug 1, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

14y-18y 45550 Personal Portfolio Jul 21-Aug 1, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

13y-18y 45535 Wheel Throwing Jul 21-Aug 1, 9-11:30a Palo Alto Art Center

11y-15y 45553 Adventures in Plein Air Jul 21-Aug 1, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

11y-14y 45549 Anime & Manga Class Jul 21-Aug 1, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

6y-7y 45518 Art Making for Kids Jul 21-Aug 1, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

8y-10y 45532 Art Making Studio Jul 21-Aug 1, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

9y-12y 45551 Artistic Explorations Jul 21-Aug 1, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center

9y-12y 45534 Ceramics Studio Jul 21-Aug 1, 12:30-3p Palo Alto Art Center


8y-10y 45754 Quickstart Tennis Camps 2025 July 28-Aug. 1, 9:00a-10:30a Courts

3y-4y 45462 Science for Preschoolers July 28-Aug 8, 9:30am-12pm Lucie Stern Community Center

4y-5y 45417 Science for Kinders July 28-Aug 8, 12:30-3pm Lucie Stern Community Center

11y-12y 45406 Camp Kinetic July 28-Aug 1, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45407 Camp Kinetic July 28-Aug 1, 9am-2:30pm Rinconada Park

6y-8y 45420 Jurassic Camp July 28-Aug 1, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45433 Zoo Camp July 28-Aug 1, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

9y-10y 45394 Bay Camp July 28-Aug 1, 8:45a-2:15p Baylands Interpretive Center

6y-8y 45425 Wildlife Camp July 28-Aug 1, 8:30am-2pm Foothills Nature Preserve

11y-14y 45794 Junior Low Intermediate Tennis July 28-Aug 1, 10:30a-12p Courts

5y-10y 45312

Underwater STEM LEGO®

Adventure

July 28 - Aug 1, 1p - 4p


6y-7y 45567 Creative Dramatics July 28- Aug 01, 10:45a-12p Children's Theatre

10y-13y 45696 Basketball Camps 2025 July 28 - Aug. 1, 9a-12p Cubberley Community Center

11y-13y 45363 Foothills Adventure Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45359 Foothills Day Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

5y-7y 45355 Foothills Fun Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45351 Mitchell Park Day Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

6y-7y 45567 Creative Dramatics July 28- Aug 01, 10:45a-12p Children's Theatre

10y-13y 45696 Basketball Camps 2025 July 28 - Aug. 1, 9a-12p Cubberley Community Center

11y-13y 45363 Foothills Adventure Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45359 Foothills Day Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

5y-7y 45355 Foothills Fun Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Foothills Nature Preserve

8y-10y 45351 Mitchell Park Day Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

5y-7y 45346 Mitchell Park Fun Camp July 28 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm Mitchell Park Community Center

12y-14y 45367 MakeX Summer Camp July 28 - Aug 7, 9am - 1pm Cubberley Community Center

3y-4y 45341 Camp Palo Alto July 28 - Aug 1, 9am - 1pm Mitchell Park Community Center

7y-13y 45138 Simply Sweets & Culinary Passport July 28 - Aug 1, 9a - 4p Lucie Stern Community Center

11y-14y 45448

Academic Writing and Confident


July 28 - Aug 1, 9a - 3p


11y-14y 45438

Academic Writing: Narrative

Authors

July 28 - Aug 1, 9a - 11:30a


11y-14y 45441 Confident Debate: SPAR July 28 - Aug 1, 12:30p - 3p Mitchell Park Community Center

10y-13y 45334

Power up with Python

Programming

July 28 - Aug 1, 9a - 4p


5y-10y 45311 Marvel vs. DC Summer Camp July 28 - Aug 1, 9am - 12pm Mitchell Park Community Center

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7y-9y 45729 Classic Skills Soccer Aug 4-8, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

10y-13y 45732 Development Academy Soccer Aug 4-8, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

8y-10y 45741 Quickstart Tennis Camps 2025 Aug 4-8, 9:00a-10:30a Courts

6y-8y 45395 Bay Camp Aug 4-8, 8:45am-2:15pm Baylands Interpretive Center

11y-14y 45799 Junior Novice Tennis Camps 2025 Aug 4-8, 10:30am-12pm Courts

5y-6y 45731 Junior Academy Soccer Aug 4- 8, 9a-3p Greer Fields

6y-8y 45408 Camp Kinetic Aug 4-8, 9am-2:30pm Rinconada Park

9y-10y 45409 Camp Kinetic Aug 4-8, 9am-2:30pm Rinconada Park

9y-10y 45421 Jurassic Camp Aug 4-8, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

6y-8y 45434 Zoo Camp Aug 4-8, 9am-2:30pm Junior Museum & Zoo

7y-9y 45730 Classic Skills Soccer Aug 4-8, 9a-3p Greer Fields

10y-13y 45734 Development Academy Soccer Aug 4-8, 9a-3p Greer Fields

5y-6y 45733 Junior Academy Soccer Aug 4- 8, 9a-12:30p Greer Fields

3y-4y 45342 Camp Palo Alto Aug 4 - 8, 9am - 1pm Mitchell Park Community Center

5y-10y 45313 Minecraft with LEGO® STEM Camp Aug 4 - 8, 9a - 4p Mitchell Park Community Center

5.5y-11y 45319


Future!

Aug 4 - 8, 9a - 3p


6y-12y 45706 Multi-Sport Camps 2025 Aug 4-8, 9a-3p Peers Park Field

7y-13y 45139 Let Them Eat Cake & Wok and Roll Aug 4 - 8, 9a - 4p Lucie Stern Community Center

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Art Making for Kids

This camp is perfect for the artist who likes to try new things. Campers will experiment with paint, printmaking, collage,

3-D sculptures, and more. Upcycling and reusing materials in innovative ways will surprise and delight your artist.

Morning Sessions

Ages: 6y-7y

Fees: Residents $396 | Non-Residents $455.40

Capacity: 14

Instructor: Kari Kirkpatrick

Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Project Look Studio


45466 June 9 - 20 9a-11:30a

Instructor: Sharon Reich

Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Art Starts Studio


45487 July 7 - 18 9a-11:30a

Instructor: Corey Pang



45531 July 21 - Aug 1 9a-11:30a

Ages: 6y-7y

Instructor: Dana Shields



Capacity: 14


45476 June 23 - July 3 9a-11:30a

Afternoon Sessions

Ages: 6y-7y



Capacity: 14

Instructor: Isis Gomez


45465 June 9 - 20 12:30p-3p

Location: Project Look Studio

Instructor: Celina Tracy


45554 July 7 - 18 12:30p-3p

Location: Art Starts Studio



45518 July 21 - Aug 1 12:30p-3p

Ages: 6y-7y




Capacity: 14


45479 June 23 - July 3 12:30p-3p

Art Center Summer Camps

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Art Making Studio

This camp is perfect for the artist who likes to try new

things. Campers will experiment with paint,

printmaking, collage, 3-D sculptures, and more.

Upcycling and reusing materials in innovative ways will

surprise and delight your artist.

Morning Sessions

Ages: 8y-10y


Capacity: 14

Instructor: Celina Tracy



45489 July 7 - 18 9a-11:30a




45517 July 21 - Aug 1 9a-11:30a

Ages: 8y-10y




Capacity: 14


45478 June 23 - July 3 9a-11:30a

Afternoon Sessions

Ages: 8y-10y



Capacity: 14



45467 June 9 - 20 12:30p-3p

Instructor: Sharon Reich


45488 July 7 - 18 12:30p-3p


Location: Project Look Studio


45532 July 21 - Aug 1 12:30p-3p

Ages: 8y-10y




Capacity: 14


45477 June 23 - July 3 12:30p-3p

Drawing

In a fun and open-ended environment, students draw

from life and from their imaginations as they learn

techniques like shading, perspective, and

proportioning. Young artists leave the camp with a set of

technical drawing skills that make them feel excited and

empowered to continue making art. This is a wonderful

camp for kids who love to draw!

Ages: 8y-10y

Instructor: Paulina Shapona



Capacity: 14


45464 June 9 - 20 9a-11:30a

Ages: 8y-11y

Instructor: Riki Morita


Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Meeting Room

Capacity: 14


45548 July 21 - Aug 1 9a-11:30a

Comics Studio

Artists create fun and unique comics in this camp.

Students build technical skills as they learn about

design, line quality, and anatomical proportions, and

explore a variety of comic styles such as Manga, Anime,

and Western comics. This fun, open-ended camp is for

any artist passionate about comics, new and old.

Ages: 8y-10y




Capacity: 14


45472 June 9 - 20 12:30p-3p

Anime & Manga Camp

Whether they’re beginner or self-taught, they will come

out of the camp with Japanese Anime and Manga

drawing skills. The first week is dedicated to designing

an original character; We will be learning how to draw

Anime eyes, hair, anatomy, and chibi. In the second

week we will be learning Manga; storytelling through

comics, inking techniques, and character development.

Ages: 11y-14y

Instructor: Alicia Cardell



Capacity: 14


45483 June 23 - July 3 12:30p-3p

Ages: 13y-18y




Capacity: 14


45509 July 7 - 18 12:30p-3p

Artistic Explorations

These classes and camps are an array of different artistic

processes. Inspired by different works of art, students

will have the opportunity to create paintings, drawings,

prints, and sculptures using a variety of

mediums. This is a great class or camp for those who

want to explore a different way of working or to find out

what they like best. Something for everyone!

Ages: 9y-12y


Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Auditorium

Capacity: 14



45474 June 9 - 20 12:30p-3p

45511 July 7 - 18 12:30p-3p

Instructor: Nicola Franklin


45551 July 21 - Aug 1 12:30p-3p

Ages: 11y-14y




Capacity: 14


45549 July 21 - Aug 1 12:30p-3p

Graphic Novels

In this hands-on class, campers will learn to make

their own graphic novels from start to finish! They’ll

design characters, create exciting panel layouts, and

add dialogue to tell their own stories visually. Through

fun drawing exercises, kids will gain skills in character

design, storytelling, and comic layout, finishing the

class with a completed mini graphic novel of their own.

Perfect for budding artists and storytellers alike!

Ages: 9y-12y




Capacity: 14


45471 June 9 - 20 9a-11:30a


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Studio Art

These classes and camps are a smorgasbord of different

artistic processes. Inspired by different works of art,

students will have the opportunity to create paintings,

drawings, prints, and sculptures using a variety of

mediums. This is a great class or camp for those who

want to explore a different way of working or to find out

what they like best. Something for everyone!

Ages: 11y-14y




Capacity: 16


45473 June 9 - 20 9a-11:30a

Ages: 11y-14y




Capacity: 16


45485 June 23 - July 3 12:30p-3p

Ages: 10y-15y




Capacity: 16


45510 July 7 - 18 9a-11:30a

Personal Portfolio

With a focus on self-expression, artistic growth, creative

exploration, and technical development, high school

students will work on a comprehensive personal art

portfolio. Guided by an experienced artist and educator,

students will delve into advanced drawing and

painting techniques and receive personalized feedback

and guidance tailored to their individual interests and

aspirations. Students will also have access to

professional light boxes to photograph their work.

Ages: 14y-18y




Capacity: 14


45484 June 23 - July 3 9a-11:30a



45550 July 21 - Aug 1 9a-11:30a

Adventures in Plein Air

Grab a hat and a water bottle because this art making

camp is on the go. Using portable easels, digital

cameras, and a variety of art media, this camp explores

the entire Rinconada campus. You’ll be painting in the

community garden, composing the perfect image in the

library, and honing your drawing and watercolor skills

using the playful Art Center sign among other things.

Learn to view the world as inspiration for all your

creative endeavors.

Ages: 11y-15y



Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Newell Street Entrance

Capacity: 10


45475 June 9 - 20 9a-11:30a

Ages: 11y-15y




Capacity: 10


45486 June 23 - July 3 9a-11:30a

Ages: 11y-15y

Instructor: Sue Emsley



Capacity: 10


45513 July 7 - 18 9a-11:30a

45552 July 21 - Aug 1 9a-11:30a

45514 July 7 - 18 12:30p-3p

45553 July 21 - Aug 1 12:30p-3p

Ceramics for Kids

Campers will spend two weeks transforming clay into

decorative and sometimes useful objects. Campers

will learn pinching, coiling, and slab building—the

three main construction techniques for clay—as well as

decorative and glazing techniques in order to bring their

ideas to life. Our professional ceramics artists will share

tips and tricks for working with clay—all in a fun and

creative environment.

Ages: 6y-7y



Location: Palo Alto Art Center | Ceramics Classroom

Capacity: 14


45481 June 23 - July 3 12:30p-3p

Ages: 6y-7y

Instructor: Eliza Thomas



Capacity: 14


45503 July 7 - 18 9a-11:30a

45533 July 21 - Aug 1 9a-11:30a

Ceramics Studio

Participants will take their ceramics skills to the next

level. Participants will learn advanced pinching, coiling,

and slab building as well as advanced decorative and

glazing techniques in order to bring their ideas to life.

Our professional ceramics artists will share tips and

tricks for working with clay—all in a fun and creative

environment. No previous ceramics experience

required.

Ages: 8y-10y

Instructor: Art Center Staff



Capacity: 14


45468 June 9 - 20 9a-11:30a

Ages: 10y-15y

Instructor: Kathleen Gordon



Capacity: 14


45469 June 9 - 20 12:30p-3p

Ages: 8y-10y

Instructor: Eliza Thomas



Capacity: 14


45480 June 23 - July 3 9a-11:30a

Ages: 8y-10y




Capacity: 14


45504 July 7 - 18 12:30p-3p

Ages: 9y-12y


45534 July 21 - Aug 1 12:30p-3p


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Wheel Throwing

Learn to throw pots, bowls, mugs and plates on the

potter’s wheel! In this fun camp, students will

experiment with a variety of wheel throwing techniques

and develop confidence and dedication to the craft. This

class is intended for intermediate and advanced

ceramics students who have previous experience

working with clay. No age exceptions will be given.

Ages: 13y-18y

Instructor: Kathleen Gordon



Capacity: 11


45470 June 9 - 20 3:30p-5:30p

Ages: 13y-18y

Instructor: Mo Moran



Capacity: 11


45482 June 23 - July 3 3:30p-5:30p

Ages: 13y-18y




Capacity: 11


45505 July 7 - 18 3:30p-5:30p

45535 July 21 - Aug 1 3:30p-5:30p

Art Center Lunch Bunch

*Lunch Bunch is NOT part of the DigiDraw.

For campers who register in both morning and

afternoon camps, during the same 2-week session, at

the Palo Alto Art Center, we provide supervision during

the hour between camps.

Registration is REQUIRED to participate.

Ages: 6y-10y

Instructor: Summer Camp Staff

Fees: FREE


Capacity: 15


45555 June 9 - 20 11:30a-12:30p

45556 June 23 - July 3 11:30a-12:30p

45557 July 7 - 18 11:30a-12:30p

45558 July 21 - Aug 1 11:30a-12:30p

Teen Ceramics Apprenticeship

This program offers students hands-on experience in a

professional ceramics studio. In exchange for assisting

with studio operations—such as organizing, cleaning,

reclaiming clay, kiln work, and maintenance—

participants gain access to tools, materials, and space to

create their own artwork and build their portfolios.

Open to students aged 15+ with at least two years of Art

Center or equivalent experience, apprentices commit

to two week-long sessions, volunteering a minimum of

five hours weekly. Attendance at a training session is

required, and hours can count toward service goals.

The program overlaps with summer ceramics camps,

and spots are limited to 8 participants. Registration fees

are refundable only if a spot cannot be secured.

Financial assistance is available—please inquire for

details.

Ages: 15y-18y


Fees: Residents $100 | Non-Residents $115

Capacity: 8

Session Code

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45860 Art Center Teen Ceramics

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Art Center CIT/LCIT

Summer Camp Counselors in Training (CIT) are

volunteers (12-18 years old) who assist professional art

instructors in the day-to-day running of the Kids and

Teen (KAT) Studio summer camps. CITs offer support

through classroom management, encouraging campers,

prepping art supplies and more. This is a great way to

earn service hours, develop and strengthen leadership

skills, and have fun in a creative environment. CITs

volunteer for a full week of camp, choosing a morning or

afternoon session.

CIT Orientation is required and will be held 1 HOUR

BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP for the shift.

Participation in the orientation is mandatory. Even if you

have volunteered previous summers, you must attend

orientation. No exceptions can be made.

If for any reason we are unable to place you in one camp

session, your fee will be returned to you; otherwise, the

$75 fee is nonrefundable.

Ages: 12y-18y

Fees: Participant $75

Location: Palo Alto Art Center Summer Camps

Capacity: 75

Session Code

Session Name

44861 Art Center CIT 2025

The Lead Counselor in Training (LCIT) program builds

on your experience as an Art Center CIT and provides

opportunities for you to help with CIT training, enjoy

mentorship from college Kids and Teen Studio (KAT)

interns, manage camper recreation, and take

responsibility as the LCIT for a one week session of

camp. LCITs may sign up for more than 1 week of camp!

The morning LCIT shift is from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

every day; this includes the morning camp, camper

lunch, and the 12:30-12:45 p.m. transition to afternoon

camps. The afternoon LCIT shift is from 11:15 a.m. to

3:15 p.m. every day; this includes camper lunch, the

12:30-12:45 p.m. transition to afternoon camps, and

afternoon camps. LCITs should expect to earn 20 hours

of service per week. Instead of focusing on one camp,

LCITs circulate amongst the different camps during their

assignment and act as mentors to the CITs.

LCITs are self-starters who demonstrate excellent

communication skills, inclusive leadership, and strong

classroom management skills. Registrants will be

reviewed by the Education Department and LCITs will be

notified by mid-March.

LCIT Orientation is required and will be held before the

first week of camp (date to be determined by 2025 LCITs

and Director of Volunteer Engagement in May of 2025).

Participation in the orientation is mandatory. Even if you

have volunteered previous summers, you must attend

orientation. No exceptions can be made.

If for any reason we are unable to place you in one camp

session, your fee will be returned to you; otherwise, the

$75 fee is nonrefundable.

Ages: 12y-18y



Capacity: 16

Session Code

Session Name

45133 Art Center Lead CIT 2025


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One-Week Theatre Academy

The Bay Area’s finest musical theatre professionals

introduce children to the world of theatre through

classes in singing, acting, dancing and Technical

Theatre! This adventurous program explores theatre

through collective creation, story development and

improvisation.

Ages: 8y-10y


Location: Children’s Theatre | Briggs Auditorium

Capacity: 36


45568 June 9 - 13 9a-3p

45569 July 14 - 18 9a-3p

Two-Week Theatre Academy

An action-packed theatre camp for youth taught by Bay

Area theatre professionals. Each morning, campers

rotate between music, dance, drama and at least one

technical theatre class. In the afternoon, campers focus

their energies by collaborating on a musical. Guided

by their teachers, students present the musical in a

performance that takes place on the last day of camp at

3p. Please note that the campers audition for placement

into the camp production on the first two days of Camp.

Ages: 10y-12y



Capacity: 40


45570 Mon-Sat, June 16 - 27* 9a-3p

*No Camp, 6/19

Ages: 8y-12y


45586 Mon-Sat, June 30-July 11* 9a-3p

*No Camp, 7/4

Teen Academy

In this dynamic performing arts camp, Teens learn from

Directors, Choreographers and Vocal Coaches who have

years of experience inspiring young performers to reach

for their dreams. Students share their accomplishments

in the performance of a musical theatre piece. Please

note that the Teens audition for placement into the

camp production on the first two days of Camp.

Ages: 13y-17y



Capacity: 30


45587 July 21 - Aug 1 10a-4p

Creative Dramatics

This unique class introduces children to theatre by

focusing on their natural sense of play. The aim is to

encourage inventiveness and originality by introducing

children to creative building blocks such as pantomime,

games, skits and more! Family and friends are invited to

share in the creativity on the last day of class.

Ages: 5y-6y



Capacity: 10


45565 June 23 - 27 11a-12p

Ages: 6y-7y



Capacity: 10

Ages: 6y-7y


45566 July 14 - 18 10:45a-12p

45567 July 28 - Aug 1 10:45a-12p

Story Acting

Children will be introduced to new and familiar stories

that promise to spark their imaginations and inspire

them to leap into action as story-book characters! In this

class, children learn how to tap their natural instincts to

create larger-than-life characters, thus allowing them to

explore the rich and exciting world of theatre. Class may

be repeated. This is not a parent participation or parent

observation class, but it is the perfect class for the child

ready for an independent learning experience.

Ages: 4y-5y


Location: Children’s Theatre | Secret Garden

Capacity: 10


45562 June 9 - 13 11a-11:45a

45563 July 7 - 11 11a-11:45a

45564 July 21 - 25 11a-11:45a

Design Tech Camp

In this exciting camp, participants will explore all

areas of theatrical design and build professional skills

as theatre technicians. With unique and challenging

assignments in lighting, scenic, and costume design, the

fast-paced curriculum will include the opportunity to

develop a portfolio and to work on the technical aspects

of the Teen Academy performance. This camp is open

to participants with all levels of experience.

Ages: 13y-17y



Capacity: 12


45588 July 21 - Aug 1 10a-4p


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Collaborative Filmmaking, Teens

Whether you’re new to filmmaking or are an

experienced content creator, learn how to produce a

short film like a real movie crew. Students learn from a

professional and over the 5-day course have a chance

to participate in every aspect of their film’s production.

Develop a script, pre-vis your ideas, then take turns

starring in, directing, or running on-set jobs for your

group’s original short film! Curriculum includes

introductions to screenwriting, directing techniques,

and cinematography.

Ages: 12y-18y


Location: Lucie Stern Community Theatre

Rehearsal Hall

Capacity: 8


45629 Mon- Sat, June 16 - 21* 10a-12:30p

*No Camp, 6/19

45630 July 14 - July 18 10a-12:30p

Dance & Music Camps

Hollywood Stars

In this popstar inspired camp, the choreography will

have a jazz/hip hop flare and students will learn moves

like the ones they see in music videos and modern films.


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There will be a presentation on the last Friday of each

session.

Ages: 7y-9y



Capacity: 10


45631 June 9 - 13 3:30p-4:30p

45632 July 21 - 25 4p-5p

Dancing in the Street

In this hip-hop inspired dance camp, students will move

and groove to funky beats of today’s hits.

There will be a short presentation on Friday, July 11 at

the end of class.

Ages: 7y-9y



Capacity: 10


45633 July 7 - 11 3:30p-4:30p


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Junior Museum & Zoo Summer Camps

Science for Preschoolers

This special camp provides preschoolers with a fun

introduction to zoology, botany, physics, chemistry and

architecture. Camp days are chock full of both focused

science explorations and age-appropriate science play

outside. Activities are the same each session during

the summer. Camp projects change from year to year,

but we do repeat many favorite projects. Children

must be toilet-trained and able to use the bathroom

independently to attend. While it’s best for children to

experience the camp on their own, parents of campers

needing a slower transition may stick around for part of

the first day.

Ages: 3y-4y


Location: Lucie Stern Community Center

Fireside Room

Capacity: 16


45459 June 16 - 27 9:30a-12p

45461 July 14 - 25 9:30a-12p

45462 July 28 - Aug 8 9:30a-12p

Ages: 3y-4y



Fireside Room

Capacity: 16


45460 June 30 - July 11* 9:30a-12p

*No Camp, 7/4

Science for Kinders

Kindergarteners will enjoy this introduction to the best

science of the Junior Museum & Zoo. We will explore

chemistry, physics, botany, architecture, and zoology in

this hands-on, minds-on science camp. Activities are

the same each session during the summer. Camp

projects change from year to year, but we do repeat

many favorite projects.

This camp is designed for children who will begin

kindergarten in the fall.

Ages: 4y-5y



Fireside Room

Capacity: 16


45414 June 16 - 27 12:30p-3p

45416 July 14 - 25 12:30p-3p

45417 July 28 - Aug 8 12:30p-3p

Ages: 4y-5y



Fireside Room

Capacity: 16


45415 June 30 - July 11* 12:30p-3p

*No Camp, 7/4


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Bay Camp

Come spend a week discovering our very own Salt

Marsh!! Each day we will have a different theme to

explore through engaging activities. You will be a

fisherman and a scientist, learn about the animals and

plants of the Baylands Preserve, traverse Byxbee Park,

and more! Be prepared to be out in the sun and to get a

bit muddy or wet while you learn about this special

habitat. (Due to the changing landscape of the marsh

and resulting safety concerns, canoeing is no longer a

part of Bay Camp. This activity is now a part of Wildlife

Camp at Foothills Nature Preserve.)

Registration Grade Level: Just completed K-2nd Grade

Ages: 6y-8y


Location: Baylands Nature Preserve

Lucy Evans Interpretive Center

Capacity: 16


45388 June 16 - 20 8:45a-2:15p

45389 June 23 - 27 8:45a-2:15p

45392 July 14 - 18 8:45a-2:15p

45393 July 21 - 25 8:45a-2:15p

45395 Aug 4 - 8 8:45a-2:15p


45490 June 30 - July 3 8:45a-2:15p

Registration Grade Level: Just completed 3rd-4th Grade

Ages: 9y-10y


Location: Baylands Nature Preserve

Lucy Evans Interpretive Center

Capacity: 16


45391 July 7 - 11 8:45a-2:15p

45394 July 28 - Aug 1 8:45a-2:15p

Camp Oceana

Investigate the mysteries of the deep. Learn about

underwater volcanoes and mountains, ocean creatures

and plants, and things that sparkle in the darkest parts

of the sea. Join us to explore the biology, geology, and

chemistry of the sea. The week of June 23rd, campers

will take a study trip to an oceanside environment (to be

announced)!


Ages: 6y-8y


Location: Junior Museum & Zoo | Science Lab 1

Capacity: 16


45396 June 16 - 20 9a-2:30p


45398 June 30 - July 3 9a-2:30p


Ages: 9y-10y



Capacity: 16


45397 June 23 - 27 9a-2:30p

Jurassic Camp

Learn all about dinosaurs and geology in this incredible

exploration of the earth. Examine real dinosaur fossils,

make casts of fossils and conduct a fossil dig. Build a

volcano, investigate rocks and minerals and start your

own rock collection. Camp projects change from year to

year, but we do repeat many favorite projects.


Ages: 6y-8y



Capacity: 16


45418 July 14 - 18 9a-2:30p

45419 July 21 - 25 9a-2:30p

45420 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-2:30p


Ages: 9y-10y



Capacity: 16


45421 August 4 - 8 9a-2:30p

Camp Chronos

Time travel through science! Join us and rediscover

ancient technologies as you build famous inventions,

perform historic experiments, and look back in time

through space. Explore physics, chemistry, and astronomy

in the past, present, and future! Activities are the

same each week during the summer. Camp projects

change from year to year, but we do repeat many favorite

projects.


Ages: 6y-8y


Location: Junior Museum & Zoo | Outdoor Classroom

Capacity: 16


45410 June 16 - 20 9a-2:30p

45411 June 23 - 27 9a-2:30p

Ages: 6y-8y



Capacity: 16


45412 June 30 - July 3 9a-2:30p


Ages: 9y-10y



Capacity: 16


45413 July 7 - 11 9a-2:30p


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Wildlife Camp

We’re getting wild at Foothills Park this summer with a

camp that’s full of adventure and fun in the great

outdoors. We’ll be hiking daily, tracking animals,

investigating botanicals, and reliving life styles of the

past. New this year, we will also be canoeing on

Boronda Lake! Activities are the same each week during


but we do repeat many favorite projects.


Ages: 6y-8y


Location: Foothills Nature Preserve

Interpretive Center

Capacity: 15


45422 July 7 - 11 8:30a-2p

45424 July 21 - 25 8:30a-2p

45425 July 28 - Aug 1 8:30a-2p


Ages: 9y-10y



Interpretive Center

Capacity: 15


45423 July 14 - 18 8:30a-2p


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Zoo Camp

Experience the Zoo at the Junior Museum--a wonderous

land of adventure for kids and animals. Interact with a

wide variety of animal residents, including exotic birds

that live in the netted over Zoo. Learn about animal

behavior, habitat, anatomy and diet, and find out what

it takes to be a zookeeper by participating in the zoo’s

daily activities. Activities are the same each week during


but we do repeat many favorite projects.


Ages: 6y-8y



Capacity: 16


45428 June 23 - 27 9a-2:30p

45430 July 7 - 11 9a-2:30p

45433 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-2:30p

45434 Aug 4 - 8 9a-2:30p



45429 June 30 - July 3 9a-2:30p


Ages: 9y-10y



Capacity: 16


45427 June 16 - 20 9a-2:30p

45431 July 14 - 18 9a-2:30p

Registration Grade Level: Just completed 5th-6th Grade

Ages: 11y-12y



Capacity: 16


45432 July 21 - 25 9a-2:30p

Camp Kinetic

This highly charged hands-on camp will make your hair

stand on end! Join us to explore physics, chemistry and

engineering as we build, break, investigate, and squish

all sorts of contraptions and gooey concoctions. Projects

increase in scope of experimentation, complexity and

depth of problem solving capabilities for older

audiences.


Ages: 6y-8y


Location: Rinconada Park

Lou Henry Hoover Girl Scout House

Capacity: 16


45399 June 16 - 20 9a-2:30p

45400 June 23 - 27 9a-2:30p

45402 July 7 - 11 9a-2:30p

45403 July 14 - 18 9a-2:30p

45408 Aug 4 - 8 9a-2:30p



45405 July 21 - 25 9a-2:30p

45407 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-2:30p


Ages: 9y-10y




Capacity: 16


45404 July 21 - 25 9a-2:30p



45409 Aug 4 - 8 9a-2:30p





45401 June 30 - July 3 9a-2:30p

Registration Grade Level: Just completed 5th-6th Grade

Ages: 11y-12y




Capacity: 16


45406 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-2:30p

Post Camp - Junior Museum & Zoo

Join us after camp for more fun activities! Post campers

will create art, swim, and play in Rinconada Park. While

a light snack is provided (ex. goldfish and an apple or

orange), please pack extra snacks if your child tends to

get hungry in the afternoon. Please make sure that the

Post Camp you are signing up for matches the dates of

your camp session. Enrollment in this camp is limited

to campers enrolled in JMZ science camps for students

exiting Grades Kinder through 4th (Bay Camp, Camp

Kinetic, Camp Chronos, Jurassic Camp, Camp Oceana,

and Zoo Camp). Children not picked up on time will be

charged $30/half-hour (or fraction of the half-hour).

Registration for Post Camp will be available until 5:00 on

the Thursday before camp starts.

Registration Grade Level: Just completed K-4th Grade

Post Camp is NOT part of the DigiDraw. Campers MUST

be enrolled in an elligible Junior Museum & Zoo

Summer Camp to register for Post Camp.

Ages: 5y-11y




Capacity: 24


45377 June 16 - 20 2:30p-6p

45378 June 23 - 27 2:30p-6p

45380 July 7 - 11 2:30p-6p

45381 July 14 - 18 2:30p-6p

45382 July 21 - 25 2:30p-6p

45383 July 28 - Aug 1 2:30p-6p

45384 Aug 4 - 8 2:30p-6p



45379 June 30 - July 3 2:30p-6p

Science Camp Assistant Program

Teens entering 8th through 11th grades in the fall can

serve as junior counselors, helping staff and campers

have a wonderful summer camp experience. If you love

learning about science and working with young

children, please email Alex.Hamilton@cityofpaloalto.org

in January, 2025, and request an application and

program registration information. Applications are due

in early March and interviews take place in mid-late

March. Placements are made in late March and early

April. Earn at least 65 hours of volunteer time toward

your high school volunteer requirement!


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Woodworking Outdoor Camp

Welcome to Woodworkers Academy! In this outdoor

camp students will learn the basics of woodworking,

how to use various hand tools, building techniques, &

math skills. All beginners will start by making a spin top,

which gives them a taste of each of our tools and how

to use them, after which they can choose from a host

of pre-chosen projects as well as creating ideas of their

own. Projects can include birdhouses, toys, treasure

chests, book shelves and whatever we can think of.

Using our imagination is half the fun!

The tools we use include brace drills, egg beater drills,

try squares, coping saws, hand saws, c-clamps and

other various small hand tools. This program offers

children a creative outlet whilst learning vital skills that

can serve them throughout their entire lives.

There is a $60 material fee due at the first day of camp.

Ages: 5y-13y


Location: Mitchell Park | Mitchell Park Bowl

Capacity: 16


45449 June 9 - 13 10a-3p

45450 June 16 - 20 10a-3p


the Future!

At Kidizens, young urban builders dive into a

play-and-project-based, fun LEGO® city-building

adventure! Campers collaborate to plan, construct, and

govern futuristic cities while building critical thinking,

problem-solving, communication, confidence, and

leadership skills.

Kidizens

A combined session with Young Builders (5.5-8yrs)

building utopian neighborhoods through

imagination and play, alongside Advanced Builders

(9-11yrs) role-playing as city leaders to tackle real-world

civic challenges, natural disasters, and economic

constraints to create cities of tomorrow!

Ages: 5.5y-11y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45316 June 16 - 20 9a-3p

45317 July 14 - 18 9a-3p

Location: Mitchell Park Community Center

El Palo Alto West


45318 July 21 - 25 9a-3p


Adobe South


45319 Aug 4 - 8 9a-3p

Ages: 5.5y-11y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45320 June 30 - July 3 9a-3p

Kidizens Post Camp

During Kidizens aftercare the Young Mayors will engage

in alternatives rather than continue to work on their

LEGO® cities. We do group activities with everyone for

the first 30 minutes before breaking into smaller groups

for separate activities, including one art project led by

the counselor.

Ages: 5.5y-11y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45321 June 16 - 20 3p-5p

45322 July 14 - 18 3p-5p


El Palo Alto West


45323 July 21 - 25 3p-5p


Adobe South


45324 Aug 4 - 8 3p-5p

Ages: 5.5y-11y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45325 June 30 - July 3 3p-5p



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Pokémon Master STEM with

LEGO®

Come build with Brick Tech this summer and become

the ultimate Pokémon master. In this camp, participants

will build Pokémon inspired projects out of LEGO®

while learning about STEM concepts. Design your own

Pokémon, train for battle in the LEGO® gym, and unlock

the secrets of LEGO® Pokémon eggs. Get ready to train

for the ultimate LEGO® Pokémon battle.

Ages: 5y-10y



Adobe North

Capacity: 24


45303 June 9 - 13 9a-4p

Intro to Robotics with LEGO®

Spike Prime

Join Brick Tech for an Intro to Robotics class featuring

LEGO® Spike Prime. Learn hands-on STEM concepts,

programming with provided tablets, and unleash

creativity with ample LEGO® materials. Shape the future

with us!

Ages: 7y-12y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 20


45304 June 16 - 20 9a-12p

Super Mario STEM Engineering

LEGO®

Bring the world of Super Mario to life with Brick Tech as

we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games!

Participants in this camp will learn about the real-world

STEM concepts involved in games such as Mario Kart,

Mario Party, and Mario Odyssey. Get ready to power up

and help Mario to save the day and rescue Peach from

Bowser in this video game themed summer camp!

Ages: 5y-10y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 20


45305 June 16 - 20 1p-4p

BrickTech

LEGO® Ultimate Train

Join Brick Tech as we plan, build, create and test LEGO®

projects with working trains! In this new offering we will

explore STEM concepts relevant to all things locomotive

in nature. Participants will build guided projects such as

a train station, mail hook and a manual track switch. All

projects will interact with the Train while providing an

opportunity for hands on learning and learning through

play, as well as peer interaction. Don’t miss this opportunity

to get your LEGO® lover on the right track to

speed ahead in this new offering from Brick Tech.

Ages: 5y-10y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 20


45306 June 23 - 27 9a-12p

LEGO® Dinosaur Exploration

Join Brick Tech this fall as we plan, build, and test LEGO®

projects based all around Dinosaurs! In this new offering

we will explore STEM concepts relevant to all things

Dino. Participants will build guided projects such as a

security fence, transportation truck and a manual

feeding apparatus. All projects will revolve around

dinosaurs while providing an opportunity for hands on

learning and learning through play, as well as peer

interaction. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your

LEGO® lover on the right track to speed ahead in this

new offering from Brick Tech.

Ages: 5y-10y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 20


45307 June 23 - 27 1p-4p

Star Wars STEM with LEGO®

Are you a Star Wars® Fan? Do you like LEGO® then this

class is for you! Come join us for an adventure as we

build all your favorite Star Wars® projects. From speeder

bikes to x-wings your child will learn STEM concepts

while exploring a galaxy far far away…

Ages: 5y-10y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 24


45308 June 30 - July 3 9a-4p

Future of Robotics with LEGO®

Spike Prime

Join Brick Tech as we design, build, program and test

robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO®

has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get

hands-on learning experience as they are introduced

to STEM and programming concepts. Everything will be

provided from tablets for programming, Spike Prime

Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and

more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever

build! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and create

the future of robotics with Brick Tech!

Ages: 7y-12y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 20


45309 July 7 - 11 9a-12p

Minecraft with LEGO® STEM Camp

Come explore your favorite Minecraft biomes structures

and STEM concepts with LEGO®. Build houses and traps

to defend against mobs. Build tools, mines, caves to

explore and help Steve defeat the ender dragon! Please

note there will be no video games played in this class.

Ages: 5y-10y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 20


45310 July 7 - 11 1p-4p

Advanced LEGO® Spike Prime

Robotics

Join Brick Tech as we design, build, program and test

robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO®

has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get

hands-on learning experience as they are introduced to

STEM and programming concepts. Spike Prime

Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and

tablets will be provided for each participant. We use

custom curriculums designed to maximize student fun

and engagement as we explore robotics and the next

wave of automation. Note: there are no prerequisites for

this class.

Ages: 7y-12y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 24


45314 July 14 - 18 9a-4p

Marvel vs DC LEGO® Summer

Camp

It’s a race to save the world as the Avengers take on the

Justice League. Which team of superheroes will prevail?

Participants will build LEGO® projects that introduce

and reinforce STEM concepts as they explore the

multiverse of Earth’s mightiest superheroes. From

Avengers Tower and the Quin Jet, to the Bat Cave and

Fortress of Solitude, build your favorite superhero

adventures in this Summer Camp!

Ages: 5y-10y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 20


45311 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-12p



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Underwater STEM LEGO®

Adventure

Get ready to dive deep underwater this Summer break

with Brick Tech! In this ocean themed camp,

participants will learn about submarines, boats, sea

animals, and STEM concepts through building with

LEGO® materials! Drop your anchors and get ready to

start exploring the ocean with LEGO®.

Ages: 5y-10y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 20


45312 July 28 - Aug 1 1p-4p

Code for Fun

Programming with Minecraft

Our “Intro to Python with Minecraft” course, designed

for young programmers aged 10-13, utilizes the

engaging world of Minecraft to introduce Python coding

fundamentals. As students explore the virtual

landscapes they love, they’ll learn key coding concepts

like variables, data types, loops, conditionals, and

functions. From laying a yellow brick road to building

entire towns and hosting virtual treasure hunts, your

child will create interactive experiences powered by

Python.

Ages: 10y-13y



Adobe South

Capacity: 24


45326 June 9 - 13 9a-4p


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Minecraft with LEGO® STEM Camp

Come explore your favorite Minecraft biomes structures

and STEM concepts with LEGO®. Build houses and traps

to defend against mobs. Build tools, mines, caves to

explore and help Steve defeat the ender dragon! Please

note there will be no video games played in this class.

Ages: 5y-10y



El Palo Alto West

Capacity: 24


45313 August 4 - 8 9a-4p

Coding with Robots

Our “Coding with Robots” course brings computer

science and robotics to life through hands-on learning

with Dash, our interactive robot friend. Students explore

fundamental programming concepts like loops and

algorithms through creative challenges, such as

navigating mazes and creating comedy sketches.

Teamwork is emphasized as students collaborate on

projects, like choreographing group robot dance

routines.

Ages: 7y-9y



El Palo Alto East

Capacity: 22


45327 June 16 - 20 9a-4p

Programming with Bee-Bots

Our “Programming Beebots” course, designed for

children aged 5-7, offers a lighthearted introduction

to computer science and robotics. Using kid-friendly

Beebots, students will naturally discover and learn

through collaborative projects, debugging algorithms,

programming their robots, and navigating various tasks.

This engaging environment promotes teamwork and

strengthens critical thinking skills.

Ages: 5y-7y



El Palo Alto East

Capacity: 20


45328 June 23 - 27 9a-4p

Junior Programmers

Our “Junior Programmers” course, designed for the

youngest programmers, introduces children to the fundamentals

of coding through playful

exploration. As they bring dancing characters to life and

create their very own interactive games, our little coders

naturally develop critical thinking and problem-solving

skills. But this is more than just a coding course—it’s

a platform for self-expression and creativity, fostering

curiosity and a love for learning.

Ages: 6y-8y



El Palo Alto East

Capacity: 21


45331 July 14 - 18 9a-4p

Scratch #Gamemaker

Our “Scratch #GameMaker” course, designed for young

gamers aged 8-11, transforms their passion for playing

games into a love for creating them. Students will dive

into the world of game development, designing and

coding their own interactive projects using Scratch. By

combining gaming and coding, we nurture curiosity,

inspire creativity, and instill critical thinking skills. Your

child will gain a new perspective on how games are

made and develop the tools to bring their own ideas to

life.

Ages: 8y-11y



El Palo Alto East

Capacity: 24


45329 June 30 - July 3 9a-4p

Create Games & Art with Python

Our “Games and Art with Python” course, designed for

inventive learners aged 9-12, offers a unique way to

introduce the logical world of programming through

the colorful lens of digital art. By manipulating Python’s

coding tools, students will watch their creativity come to

life on screen - an inspiring experience that encourages

them to explore and understand the beauty of code.

Why choose between art and coding when you can have

both?

Ages: 9y-12y



El Palo Alto East

Capacity: 24


45330 July 7 - 11 9a-4p

Game Design with MakeCode

Our “Game Design with MakeCode” course, designed for

students aged 8-12, goes beyond traditional

programming classes. Powered by Microsoft’s

innovative platform, students will not only learn

foundational coding concepts but also design their own

virtual arcade games. Our emphasis on user

experience sets this course apart, as students learn to

create intuitive and engaging games while honing their

skills as thoughtful programmers.

Ages: 8y-12y



El Palo Alto East

Capacity: 24


45333 July 21 - 25 9a-4p

Power Up with Python

Programming

This course, designed for ambitious learners demystifies

Python – one of the most popular programming

languages in the world. Like math, Python is a

universal tool that shapes our world, and our course

makes it accessible and exciting for anyone with a

challenge to solve or an idea to explore. Through

creative projects and puzzles, students will learn key

concepts like variables, loops, functions, and conditionals,

witnessing their code come alive in exciting ways.

Ages: 10y-13y



El Palo Alto East

Capacity: 24


45334 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-4p



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Academic Writing:

Narrative Authors

Express your creativity and make your writing SHINE!

Students learn from existing stories and create their

own, practicing writing skills that are both practical

and FUN! Experienced instructors, small classes! $20

materials



Adobe South

Capacity: 4

Ages: 7y-8y


45436 June 23 - 27 9a-11:30a

Ages: 8y-11y


45437 July 14 - 18 9a-11:30a

Ages: 11y-14y


45438 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-11:30a

Math Olympiad

Communication Academy

Develop a passion for math and boost math confidence!

Students learn and refine math skills like analysis,

reasoning, critical thinking, and more with challenging

math topics! Small classes, experienced instructors! $20

materials

Ages: 7y-8y



Adobe South

Capacity: 4


45442 July 21 - 25 9a-11:30a

Confident Debate: Spar

Present your ideas and win arguments with

Spontaneous Debate! Fast-paced, fun, and

educational, this debate class teaches students how

to think on their feet with exciting one-on-one debates

featuring exciting topics! Students learn how to organize

themselves, speak with clarity and detail, create

rebuttals and counter-arguments, articulate their

arguments, analyze the arguments of others, and

develop the formal skills necessary to explore both

sides of a topic and participate in debates! Experienced

instructors, small classes! $20 materials



Adobe South

Capacity: 4

Ages: 11y-14y


45440 June 16 - 20 12:30p-3p

45441 July 28 - Aug 1 12:30p-3p

Ages: 8y-11y


45439 July 7 - 11 12:30p-3p

Public Speaking:

Creative Interpretation

Learn the famous speeches of history and movies – and

put your own spin on them! Students master expressing

themselves by exploring and presenting speeches from

history, movies, and literature! Small classes,

experienced instructors! $20 materials



Adobe South

Capacity: 6

Ages: 11y-14y


45373 June 16 - 20 9a-11:30a

Ages: 6y-8y


45369 June 23 - 27 12:30p-3p

45370 July 21 - 25 12:30p-3p

Ages: 8y-11y


45372 July 7 - 11 9a-11:30a

45371 July 14 - 18 12:30p-3p

Communication Academy - Combo Camps

Public Speaking & Confident Debate

Master skills in speaking, debate, critical thinking, and

confidence! Get two courses – check the single courses

for more detail! Includes supervision between courses.

Experienced instructors, small classes! This combines

student signups with the Public Speaking and Confident

Debate component classes for a total maximum of 14!

$40 combined materials



Adobe South

Capacity: 8

Ages: 11y-14y


45446 June 16 - 20 9a-3p

Ages: 8y-11y


45445 July 7 - 11 9a-3p

Public Speaking & Academic Writing

Master skills in speaking, writing, language, and




student signups with the Public Speaking and Academic

Writing component classes for a total maximum of 14!




Adobe South

Capacity: 8

Ages: 7y-8y


45443 June 23 - 27 9a-3p

Ages: 8y-11y


45444 July 14 - 18 9a-3p

Public Speaking & Math Olympiad

Master skills in speaking, critical thinking,

mathematics, and confidence! Get two courses – check

the single courses for more detail! Includes supervision

between courses. Experienced instructors, small classes!

This combines student signups with the Public Speaking

and Math Olympiad component classes for a total

maximum of 14! $40 combined materials

Ages: 7y-8y



Adobe South

Capacity: 8


45447 July 21 - 25 9a-3p

Academic Writing &

Confident Debate

Master skills in speaking, debate, critical thinking, and




student signups with the Public Speaking and Confident

Debate component classes for a total maximum of 14!


Ages: 11y-14y



Adobe South

Capacity: 8


45448 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-3p


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Bakers Boot Camp |

Junior Master Chef

Bakers Boot Camp is designed to give young bakers

a gradual build of core skills to be confident bakers.

Students may enter with any level of skill and will leave

with a working knowledge of important baking

processes and confidence that only time and experience

can give them. If perfecting the art of baking is your

mission, join us for this camp! Junior Chef Stars

presents its 5 Day Master Chef Junior Camp. This class

series has been engineered by our culinary

professionals to give you the experience of what is like

being a bona fide culinary student in our kitchen

classrooms. You’ll relish in this 5 day experience as you

learn from our chefs. So if you can handle the heat,

come join us for a cooking series you won’t soon forget.

$100 material fee due the first day of camp.

Ages: 7y-13y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45134 June 9 - 13 9a-4p

Cupcake Masters |

Gourmet Garden

What’s sweeter than a bounty of delicious and beautiful

cupcakes hand crafted by your own Junior Master Chef?

With the help of our professional cake instructors, you

will learn the ways of a true cupcake artist! Students will

mix, bake, design and complete delectable cupcakes

that will showcase their creativity and taste absolutely

divine! In the afternoon you will take a culinary

journey all around the world with the Chefs at Junior

Chef Stars. Welcome to Gourmet Garden, where junior

chefs dig into the delicious world of farm-to-table

cooking! This camp offers a hands-on experience that

connects the journey of fresh ingredients from the

garden to the table. Discover the joy of cooking with

farm-fresh ingredients. Each day, kids will prepare and

cook a variety of dishes using vegetables, fruits, and

herbs sourced from nearby farms. Join us at Gourmet

Garden for the perfect blend of learning and fun, where

kids become chefs while creating delicious, healthy

meals! $100 material fee due the first day of camp.

Ages: 7y-13y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45135 June 23 - 27 9a-4p

Junior Chef Stars

The Art of European Baking |

What’s for Brunch?

Spend five days with our culinary instructors exploring

regional baked treats from all around Europe. Whether

served savory or sweet, puffed up or rolled out, these

internationally inspired, flavorful treats are sure to

become a crowd pleaser or favorite go-to. So come join

us for a delicious journey around Europe tasting all

kinds of yummy baked goods and learn all about the

techniques, ingredients and recipes to step up your

baking game. Sometimes we just want to eat Brunch for

Dinner, or even Dessert. Well, If Brunch is your thing, or

you just want your young aspiring Chef to perfect their

skills at making the mornings easier, than don’t miss

this camp. $100 material fee due the first day of camp.

Ages: 7y-13y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45136 July 7 - 11 9a-4p

Advanced Culinary Arts

Calling all teen chefs! If your dream is to work in a

professional kitchen—or you just love the idea of

developing your cooking techniques—the time has

arrived. Come explore the many facets of the food world

and find your true food identity! From the

recipe-reading home chef to the gastronomy-obsessed

plating artist and insta-stylist, we’ll venture through

recipes and techniques that are sure to satisfy any

foodie’s curiosity, and of course, palate. $100 material

fee due the first day of camp.

Ages: 12y-17y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45137 July 21 - 25 9a-4p

Simply Sweets | Culinary Passport

If you love all things sweet, or perhaps you’ve

considered expanding your confectionary knowledge

and taking your dessert making to the next level, join us

for this fun-filled weeklong series of making eye

catching treats. This class will cover everything from,

cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, tarts and puffs, and even a

bit of candy making. Calling all young culinary

explorers, we’ve prepared your passport to a world of

taste sensations. Join us as we take your taste buds on a

thrilling tour around the globe, savoring

flavorful favorites from each country we visit. This camp

is not just about cooking; it’s about gaining important

kitchen skills while fostering an appreciation for the

diverse culinary landscapes across the planet. Our camp

features a delightful blend of both savory and sweet

recipes, ensuring that young chefs not only expand their

palates but also enhance their culinary repertoire. Pack

up those taste buds and register today to join us on this

exciting journey! $100 material fee due the first day of

camp.

Ages: 7y-13y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45138 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-4p

Let Them Eat Cake | Wok & Roll

Do you love to bake your cake and eat it, too? This five

day camp will cover basics such as how to properly

prepare cake pans, the perfect cake recipe and carving

multiple layers. This course will then transition into a

more advanced cake decorating lesson. From crumb

coats to fondant, your junior chef will create their very

own delicious cake creations. This camp will end with

a fun “Nailed It” style challenge! Welcome to Wok and

Roll, where junior chefs embark on an exciting journey

through the vibrant world of Asian cuisine! This camp is

all about hands-on fun, tasty creations, and

discovering the rich flavors of Asia. Explore the diverse

culinary traditions of Asia, from Chinese stir-fries and

Japanese sushi to Thai noodles. Each day features a

different country and its signature dishes. It’s the perfect

way for kids to explore new flavors, make new friends,

and roll into a summer of culinary adventure!

$100 material fee due the first day of camp.

Ages: 7y-13y



Community Room

Capacity: 24


45139 Aug 4 - 8 9a-4p

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Recreation Summer Camps - Recreation

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Drop-off and pick-up for Camp Palo Alto, Mitchell Park Fun Camp, and Mitchell Park Day Camp is at:

Mitchell Park Community Center | 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA

Camp Palo Alto

Introduce your little ones to the wonders of summer

camps through Camp Palo Alto at the Mitchell Park

Community Center. Each week brings fresh and exciting

experiences tailor-made for preschoolers. Campers will

love arts and crafts, story time, fun songs, and even trips

to the Magical Bridge Playground. In addition, we

provide a variety of developmentally appropriate

preschool activities that encompass cognitive, physical,

social, and creative areas. For the comfort and safety

of all campers and staff, every participant must be fully

potty trained.

Ages: 3y-4y



Oak Room

Capacity: 12


45335 June 16 - 20 9a-1p

45336 June 23 - 27 9a-1p

45338 July 7 - July 11 9a-1p

45339 July 14 - 18 9a-1p

45340 July 21 - 25 9a-1p

45341 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-1p

45342 Aug 4 - 8 9a-1p



45337 June 30 - July 3 9a-1p

Mitchell Park Fun Camp

Set within the heart of Palo Alto, our Mitchell Park Fun

Camp offers an extraordinary summer experience for

children ages 5–7. Unleash their creativity with

captivating crafts like tie dye, friendship bracelets,

lanyards, and scratch art. Campers engage in

exhilarating games on the fields, including dodgeball,

chaos tag, and relay races, while fostering teamwork

and laughter.

Ages: 5y-7y



Matadero Room

Capacity: 30


45343 June 16 - 27 9a-4p

45345 July 14 - 25 9a-4p

45346 July 28 - Aug 8 9a-4p



45344 June 30 - July 11* 9a-4p

*No Camp, 7/4

Mitchell Park Day Camp

Located at the heart of Palo Alto, our Mitchell Park Day

Camp offers an amazing summer adventure created

especially for campers 8 - 10 years old. Watch their

creativity come alive with fun crafts like tie-dye,

friendship bracelets, lanyards, and scratch art. On the

Mitchell Park fields, children take part in exciting games

like dodgeball, chaos tag, and relay races, which help

them work together and have lots of fun.

Ages: 8y-10y



Adobe North

Capacity: 25


45348 June 16 - 27 9a-4p

45350 July 14 - 25 9a-4p

45351 July 28 - Aug 8 9a-4p



45349 June 30 - July 11 9a-4p

*No Camp, 7/4

Drop-off and pick-up for Foothills Fun Camp, Foothills Day Camp, and Foothills Adventure Camp is at:

Foothills Nature Preserve | 3300 Page Mill Rd. Los Altos Hills, CA

Bus transportation to and from Foothills Nature Preserve is not available.

Foothills Fun Camp

Nestled amidst the natural beauty of Foothills Nature

Preserve, Foothills Fun Camp awaits children aged 5 to 7

for an unforgettable summer. Spark their creativity with

captivating crafts such as tie-dye, friendship bracelets,

lanyards, and scratch art. Engaging in games like

dodgeball, chaos tag, and relay races on the fields

fosters teamwork and endless fun. But the adventure

doesn’t stop there – campers occasionally embark on

brief hikes that are just the right distance for your young

ones. Plus, the excitement reaches its peak with weekly

canoeing escapades on Lake Boronda.

Ages: 5y-7y



Oak Grove

Capacity: 40


45352 June 16 - 27 9a-4p

45354 July 14 - 25 9a-4p

45355 July 28 - Aug 8 9a-4p



45353 June 30 - July 11* 9a-4p

*No Camp, 7/4

Foothills Day Camp

Nestled amidst the natural beauty of Foothills Nature

Preserve, Foothills Day Camp awaits children aged 7 to

10 for an unforgettable summer. Spark their

creativity with captivating crafts such as tie-dye,

friendship bracelets, lanyards, and scratch art. Engaging

in games like dodgeball, chaos tag, and relay races on

the sprawling fields fosters teamwork and endless fun.

But the adventure doesn’t stop there – campers embark

on various hikes throughout the session, soaking in the

beauty of nature. Plus, the excitement reaches its peak

with weekly canoeing escapades on Lake Boronda. For a

truly unforgettable experience, each session includes an

overnight stay at the park where campers sleep under

the stars, enjoy stories by the campfire, and are

provided with dinner, breakfast, and lunch the following

day.

Ages: 8y-10y



Orchard Glen Picnic Area

Capacity: 40


45356 June 16 - 27 9a-4p

45358 July 14 - 25 9a-4p

45359 July 28 - Aug 8 9a - 4p



45357 June 30 - July 11* 9a-4p

*No Camp, 7/4


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Foothills Adventure Camp

Situated in the vibrant Foothills Nature Preserve,

Foothills Adventure Camp eagerly awaits kids aged 10

to 13 for a summer they won’t forget. They can explore

their creative side with fun activities like tie-dye,

friendship bracelets, lanyards, and scratch art. In the

open fields, they’ll make friends and have a great time

playing games like dodgeball, chaos tag, and relay races,

which help them work together and have fun. But that’s

not all – campers also get to go on hikes to enjoy the

beauty of nature. They’ll even have a blast with weekly

canoe trips on Lake Boronda.

For a special experience, every session includes an

overnight at the park where campers sleep under the

stars, share stories by the campfire, and share some

delicious meals.

Ages: 8y-10y



Interpretive Center Front Lawn

Capacity: 30


45360 June 16 - 27 9a-4p

45362 July 14 - 25 9a-4p

45363 July 28 - Aug 8 9a - 4p



45361 June 30 - July 11* 9a-4p

*No Camp, 7/4


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Bunch Camps.

MakeX Summer Camp

Design and create your very own project while learning

how to use dozens of tools and materials! Everything

from laser cutters to 3D printers to soldering irons to

painting supplies will be available for use in whatever

project a student chooses. Each session, students will

have a few options of projects to choose from and spend

the remaining time at camp developing and creating

their project. Mentors will aid in project-building, and

encourage students to learn as they go while offering

their expertise and knowledge where applicable. In this

hands-on environment, students will pick up the skills

they need to learn through the making process.

Ages: 12y-14y


Location: Cubberley Community Center | V Building

Capacity: 10


45364 M-Th, June 16 - 26 9a-1p

45366 M-Th, July 14 - 24 9a-1p

45367 M-Th, July 28 - Aug 7 9a-1p



45365 M-Th, June 30 - July 10 9a-1p

Counselor In Training (CIT)

Program for Mitchell Park and

Foothills Park Camps

With an emphasis on service, initiative, and leadership,

the City of Palo Alto Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program

provides an opportunity for teens ages 13 and 14 to take

a lead in our historic summer camps. CITs are mentored

by camp staff to build leadership skills, gain experience,

and earn community service hours. CITs will get a

similar work experience as do Palo Alto part-time staff,

complete with training and held to the same standards,

though on a volunteer basis. A great way to gain

valuable skills to add to your resumes and college

applications!

Please note that CITs must complete an application and

interview to participate in this program. Upon

completion of a successful interview, CITs will be

provided instructions to complete registration.

The application will open on February 7, 2025

For more information, please visit:

https://mitchellparkteenservices.org/cit

Ages: 13y-14y


Location: Mitchell Park OR Foothills Nature Preserve

World Cup Soccer Camps

HALF DAY CAMPS

Junior Academy

Ages: 5y-6y


Location: Greer Park


45707 June 9 - 13 9a-12:30p

45720 July 7 - 11 9a-12:30p

45733 Aug 4 - 8 9a-12:30p

FULL DAY CAMPS

Junior Academy

This camp is for players ages 5 to 6 and focuses on basic soccer skills and team concepts in a fun and nurturing

atmosphere. We dedicate the morning session to playful games that teach all the fundamentals of soccer. The afternoons

focus on small-sided matches that instill fun, passion and team concept. Our coaches are well trained and will provide

a camp that is fun and challenging at every level of play. To ensure proper training our coach to player ratio is 1 to 12 or

less. All fees include a World Cup Soccer Camp T-shirt, a diploma, and a camp memento.

Ages: 5y-6y




45708 June 9 - 13 9a-3p

45715 July 7 - 11 9a-3p

45731 Aug 4 - 8 9a-3p

Classic Skills

a World Cup Soccer Camp T-shirt, a player’s evaluation, and a camp memento.

Ages: 7y-9y




45710 June 9 - 13 9a-12:30p

45716 July 7 - 11 9a-12:30p

45729 Aug 4 - 8 9a-12:30p

Development Academy

Ages: 10y-13y




45712 June 9 - 13 9a-12:30p

45718 July 7 - 12 9a-12:30p

45732 Aug 4 - 8 9a-12:30p

Classic Skills

This camp is for players of all levels ages 7 to 9. Our coaches evaluate the campers on the first day of camp and group

them according to their age and skill level. The Classic Skill Camp format dedicates the morning session to working on

basic skills and soccer concepts, and the afternoon to teamwork and games. We create game situations that will allow

campers to improve their skills while having a lot of fun. Our coaches are well trained and will provide a camp that is fun

and challenging at every level of play. To ensure proper training our coach to player ratio is 1 to 12 or less. All fees include

Ages: 7y-9y




45713 June 9 - 13 9a-3p

45717 July 7 - 11 9a-3p

45730 Aug 4 - 8 9a-3p

Development Academy

This camp is designed to develop players of ages 10 to 13. Most campers at our Development Academy have been

playing soccer for 2-3 years or more. The camp format dedicates the morning session to technique training and

developing skills that will help players perform at the next level. We emphasize games, strategies, and tactical

understanding of match situations in the afternoon. Our coaches are well trained and will provide a camp that is fun and

challenging at every level of play. Coaches will monitor progress and provide all players an evaluation report at the end

of camp. To ensure proper training our coach to player ratio is 1 to 12 or less. All fees include a World Cup Soccer Camp

T-shirt, a player’s evaluation, and a camp memento.

Ages: 10y-13y




45709 June 9 - 13 9a-3p

45719 July 7 - 12 9a-3p

45734 Aug 4 - 8 9a-3p

Recreation Summer Camps - Sports

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National Academy of Athletics

Volleyball Camps

Players will be challenged to do their best while learning

passing, serving and setting through skill development

drills and small sided competitions.

Ages: 10y-13y


Location: Cubberley Community Center | Pavilion

Capacity: 30


45701 June 23 - 27 9a-12p

45702 July 21 - 25 9a-12p

Flag Football Camps 2025

Emphasis will be on proper conditioning and warm-ups,

footwork drills, agility, passing, receiving, and game

strategies. Featuring: Quarterback challenge, games,

competitions, instruction and tons of fun!

Ages: 10y-13y


Location: Hoover Park

Capacity: 24


45699 June 16 - 20 9a-12p

45700 July 14 - 18 9a-12p

Multi-Sport Camps 2025

A great way to introduce your youngsters to the world

of sports, teamwork and athletics! This camp will help

build your child’s motor control, hand-eye coordination,

agility and many other sports skills. Sports offered may

include: whiffle ball, basketball, soccer, flag football,

capture the flag, and relay & obstacle races.

Ages: 6y-12y


Location: Peers Park

Capacity: 40


45703 June 23 - 27 9a-3p

45704 July 16 - 18 9a-3p

45706 Aug 4 - 8 9a-3p


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Basketball Camps 2025

Players of all skill levels are welcome. Ball handling

drills, shooting fundamentals and many other skill

based instructional programs will be combined with

games and other small sided competitions. Come join

our experienced staff and walk away a better player!

Ages: 10y-13y


Location: Cubberley Community Center | Pavilion

Capacity: 24


45698 June 9 - 13 9a-12p

45697 July 7 - 11 9a-12p

45696 July 28 - Aug 1 9a-12p


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Bunch Camps.

Bay Area Disc

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee Camp

Bay Area Disc Association offers summer camps for ages

8-14 years old. Ultimate Frisbee is one of the fastest

growing sports and Bay Area Disc will be sure that your

child learns the fundamental skills and dynamics of the

sport in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Ages: 8y-14y



Capacity: 30


45800 June 9 - 13 9a-3p

45801 July 14 - 18 9a-3p

Ages: 8y-14y


Location: Mitchell Park | South Field

Capacity: 30


45802 July 7 - 11 9a-3p

Kidz Love Soccer

Kidz Love Soccer

Summer Camps 2025

Spend a week enjoying the world’s most popular sport

in a fun, recreational environment. Learn and practice

core soccer skills like dribbling, passing & receiving,

shooting and defense. Everyone is a winner as the

week’s fun culminates in an age-appropriate “World

Cup” tournament. All campers will receive Kidz Love

Soccer Jersey. Campers should bring a full water bottle

and a healthy snack. All participants must wear shin

guards. Soccer shoes and sunscreen are recommended.

Ages: 5y-6y



Capacity: 18


45737 June 23 - 27 9a-12p

45740 July 14 - 18 9a-12p

Ages: 7y-8y



Capacity: 18


45736 June 23 - 27 9a-12p

45739 July 14 - 18 9a-12p

Ages: 9y-10y



Capacity: 18


45735 June 23 - 27 9a-12p

45738 July 14 - 18 9a-12p


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Whitlinger Sarsfield Tennis Camps

Quickstart Tennis

Our popular tennis camps emphasizes stroke

FUNdamentals with dynamic games and exciting drills

that enhances skill development. Courts are grouped by

ability, novice to low intermediate. Please sign up early!

Please bring your own racket, comfortable tennis shoes

and a water bottle.

Ages: 8y-10y


Location: Rinconada Tennis Courts | Courts 4, 5, & 6

Capacity: 12


45746 June 9 - 13 9:30a-10:30a

45748 June 16 - 20 9:30a-10:30a

45749 June 23 - 27 9:30a-10:30a

45751 July 7 - 11 9:30a-10:30a

45752 July 14 - 18 9:30a-10:30a

45753 July 21 - 25 9:30a-10:30a

45754 July 28 - Aug 1 9:30a-10:30a

45741 Aug 4 - 8 9:30a-10:30a


Junior Intermediate Tennis

Session Code Dates Time This class provides excellent instruction, extensive

45750 June 30 - July 3 9:30a-11:30a

practice, and exciting match play for juniors (10-15 years

old) at the INTERMEDIATE and HIGH INTERMEDIATE

level. These camps are not for Novice players. Practices

are designed to refine players’ technique, and enhance

their knowledge of strategy and tactics with competitive

drills.


Developing essential techniques with emphasis on

control, depth, and direction. Camp will incorporate

game rules and strategies.

Ages: 11y-14y



Capacity: 12


45795 June 9 - 13 10:30a-12p

45796 June 16 - 20 10:30a-12p

45797 July 7 - 11 10:30a-12p

45798 July 14 - 18 10:30a-12p

45799 Aug 4 - 8 10:30a-12p

Junior Low Intermediate Tennis

For players who are consistent on a slow pace rally but

need to develop better depth, directional control, and

use of spin. Review and strengthen stroke techniques

with more emphasis on basic strategy and tactics. Ten

years old’s may participate with instructors’ approval.

Ages: 11y-14y



Capacity: 12


45791 June 23 - 27 10:30a-12p

45793 July 21 - 25 10:30a-12p

45794 July 28 - Aug 1 10:30a-12p



45792 June 30 - July 3 10:30a-12p

Ages: 10y-15y


Location: Mitchell Park Tennis Courts | Courts 1, 2, & 3

Capacity: 12

NOTE: all sessions are Tuesday-Thursday


45755 June 10 - 19 1:30p-3p

45757 June 24 - July 3 1:30p-3p

45758 July 8 - 17 1:30p-3p

45759 July 22 - 31 1:30p-3p

Art Center CIT/LCIT*

*Full description is available in the Art Center

Camp section.

Summer Camp Counselors in Training (CIT) are

volunteers (12-18 years old) who assist professional art

instructors in the day-to-day running of the Kids and

Teen (KAT) Studio summer camps. CITs offer support

through classroom management, encouraging campers,

prepping art supplies and more. This is a great way to

earn service hours, develop and strengthen leadership

skills, and have fun in a creative environment. CITs

volunteer for a full week of camp, choosing a morning or

afternoon session.

Science Camp Assistant Program

Teens entering 8th through 11th grades in the fall can

serve as junior counselors, helping staff and campers

have a wonderful summer camp experience. If you love

learning about science and working with young

children, please email Alex.Hamilton@cityofpaloalto.org

in January, 2025, and request an application and

program registration information. Applications are due

in early March and interviews take place in mid-late

March. Placements are made in late March and early

April. Earn at least 65 hours of volunteer time toward

your high school volunteer requirement!

CIT Orientation is required and will be held 1 HOUR BE-

FORE THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP for the shift. Participation

in the orientation is mandatory. Even if you have volunteered

previous summers, you must attend orientation.

No exceptions can be made.

Ages: 12y-18y



Capacity: 75

Session Code

Session Name

44861 Art Center CIT 2025

The Lead Counselor in Training (LCIT) program builds

on your experience as an Art Center CIT and provides

opportunities for you to help with CIT training, enjoy

mentorship from college Kids and Teen Studio (KAT)

interns, manage camper recreation, and take

responsibility as the LCIT for a one week session of

camp. LCITs may sign up for more than 1 week of camp!

The morning LCIT shift is from 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

every day; this includes the morning camp, camper

lunch, and the 12:30-12:45 p.m. transition to afternoon

camps. The afternoon LCIT shift is from 11:15 a.m. to

3:15 p.m. every day; this includes camper lunch, the

12:30-12:45 p.m. transition to afternoon camps, and

afternoon camps. LCITs should expect to earn 20 hours

of service per week. Instead of focusing on one camp,

LCITs circulate amongst the different camps during their

assignment and act as mentors to the CITs.

LCITs are self-starters who demonstrate excellent

communication skills, inclusive leadership, and strong

classroom management skills. Registrants will be

reviewed by the Education Department and LCITs will be

notified by mid-March.

Ages: 12y-18y



Capacity: 16

Session Code

Session Name

45133 Art Center Lead CIT 2025

Counselor In Training (CIT)

Program for Mitchell Park and

Foothills Park Camps

With an emphasis on service, initiative, and leadership,

the City of Palo Alto Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program

provides an opportunity for teens ages 13 and 14 to take

a lead in our historic summer camps. CITs are mentored

by camp staff to build leadership skills, gain experience,

and earn community service hours. CITs will get a

similar work experience as do Palo Alto part-time staff,

complete with training and held to the same standards,

though on a volunteer basis. A great way to gain

valuable skills to add to your resumes and college

applications!

Please note that CITs must complete an application and

interview to participate in this program. Upon

completion of a successful interview, CITs will be

provided instructions to complete registration.

The application will open on February 7, 2025

For more information, please visit:

https://mitchellparkteenservices.org/cit

Ages: 13y-14y


Location: Mitchell Park OR Foothills Nature Preserve

Counselor in Training & Camp Assistant Info

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PALO ALTO

SWIM & SPORT

SUMMER CAMPS 2025

1 Week Camp Sessions:

Monday-Friday, June 9 - August 8

Day Camps: 9a-2p

Camp Aftercare: 2p-5p

Camp Rinconada

For ages 7 to 12 years (on the firstday of camp).

Campers will learn to swim or work on stroke development during their 30 minute daily swim

lesson. A child’s swim level is assessed on the first day of camp and campers with similar

abilities are grouped together. More advanced swimmers get a workout-style swim session

in a 25-yard format to practice their strokes. Beginner swimmers will feature daily hands-on

lessons in small focused groups that will invariably lead to rapid advancement in a child’s

swim skills. In addition to swim instruction, campershave daily swim-related workouts, free

swim, time for land and camp games, crafts, and a snack. Every Friday we will have “Fun

Fridays” that feature music and an extra special group event.

Camp is for kids who are comfortable in the water, enjoy social group situations, and

respond well to instruction.

Camp Aftercare

Camp Aftercare is just the ticket for your child

to snack and re-energize, and play more field

games along with additional open swim time.

This is perfect for families working late or if

you can’t make it to the camps regular pick up

time. Palo Alto Swim and Sport counselors

provide a safe and lively afternoon of varied

activities, including 30 minutesof field game

time, 30 minutes of snack time and one hour

of open swim. The kids won’t miss a beat, as

they seamlessly transition to the afternoon

segment of their day of excitement.

*There is no instructor-based swim lesson in Camp

Aftercare, just open swim. Aftercare is only

available for Camp Rinconada.

Price: *prorated for week of July 4

Day Camp: $575* per session

Camp Rinconada Swim

Rinconada Junior Camp

Rinconada Jr Guard

Camp Aftercare: $345* per session

Aftercare only available for Camp Rinconada

Camp Rinconada Junior

For our little ones, Camp Rinconada Jr provides fun, swim instruction, and

For ages 5 to 6 years (on the firstday of camp)

encouragement in a safe, friendly environment. Each camper receives a daily 30-minute

swim lesson from a Palo Alto Swim School instructor, plus has time for land games, crafts

and a snack. They’ll enjoy community and team fun while developing a love of water and

swim skills. Your child should come home healthy-tired from having loads of fun the

entire week!

Campers are toilet trained and are able to manage the toilet independently Ideal before

any family vacation that includes water activities!

Prerequisites:

Age 9 – 14 (by the first day of camp)

Demonstrate continuous 75 yards (3

Camp Rinconada Jr. Guard

laps) of freestyle with side breathing

Tread water for one minute

Submerge and swim 10 feet under

water

Gear up for our Junior Lifeguard Challenge! Your body and mind will be tested as you

work together as a unified team. Learn how to save lives on land and in water. Learn

rescue skills, communication skills, strengthtraining and fitness.Grab a friend and get

ready! Limited to 12 participants each week. Learn how to respond to emergencies in

and around the water.

Campers will receive instruction on how to perform lifesaving CPR, various water

rescues for active and inactive victims,and how to render basicfirst aid. All skills are

taught by experienced Palo Alto Swim and Sport Lifeguards in a safe, fun, and

challenging scenario-based format as individuals and in small groups working

together.

For additional info visit:

https://paloaltoswim.com/camps/swim-camp/

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Human Services

Our Mission:

"To promote and sustain a safety net of services to improve the quality of life in the community."

Information & Referral

The City of Palo Alto provides information and referral

services to help you find assistance in a variety of

resource areas.

Website: www.cityofpaloalto.org/ResourceReferral

E-mail: info&referral@cityofpaloalto.org

Phone: 463.4906 | Monday-Friday, 8:30a- 5p

In-person appointments*: to schedule, call 463.4906

*appointments are available 8:30a- 5p,

Monday-Thursday.

Health Services

Access high quality and affordable family-based

health care. Contact Ravenswood Family Health

Network at 650.330.7400

Child Care

Human Services provides a listing and map of local

licensed and accredited child care center and family

child care homes, as well as school based after

school care, go to www.cityofpaloalto.org/childcare.

The City of Palo Alto also provides funding to

subsidize child care for low income families, for more

information, visit:

https://paccc.org/apply_for_care/financial_aid

If you have any further questions, please call us at

463.4906

Resources for Families and

Teachers of Young Children

This resource website is brought to you courtesy of Palo

Alto Advisory Committee on Early Care and Education in

cooperation with the City of Palo Alto. It includes a variety

of resources for parents, caregivers and educators

regarding information on child development, behavioral

challenges, parenting education/support groups, nutrition,

educator resources and much more. To access go to

www.cityofpaloalto.org/childresources

Palo Alto Mediation Program

www.paloaltomediation.com

Phone: 856.4062 | Fax: 408.720.0810

E-Mail: PAMediation@housing.org

Questions answered, conflicts resolved, FREE SERVICES OFFERED. Information and referrals for Landlords,

Tenants, and Homeowners (deposits, repairs, evictions, noise, privacy, fences, trees and hedges, animals).

Mediation and Conciliation of Disputes between landlords, tenants, neighbors, contractors, clients, businesses,

consumers, employers, employees, co-workers, and others.

Why Mediation? Mediation is convenient, confidential, informal, and effective. Mediation enables the parties to

resolve disputes themselves and offers an alternative to going to court or doing nothing.

Note: For information about the Mandatory Response Program, a special conciliation and mediation service for

tenants and landlords, please visit: www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Housing/Tenant-Landlord-Resources

The Palo Alto Mediation Program is administered by Project Sentinel in partnership with the City of Palo Alto.

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Food & Nutrition Programs

Downtown Food Closet

425 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto | Phone: 325.3663

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 10a-2:30p

Thursday: 10a-12p and 1p-2p

Saturday-Sunday: Closed

The Downtown Food Closet provides essential

food to homeless and low-income individuals of

Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto.

LifeMoves Opportunity Services Center

33 Encina Ave., Palo Alto | Phone: 853.8672

Monday through Friday from 8a-4p.

Services include FREE Breakfast (8:30a-10:30a),

FREE Lunch (12:30p-2p), bus passes, case

management, classes, coffee & snacks, coin

laundry, coin showers, computers & Wi-Fi,

emergency utilities & rental assistance, lockers,

mailbox services, permanent housing

assistance, shelter referrals, and toiletries.

South Palo Alto Food Closet

670 East Meadow Drive, Room 9

Open M-F in the afternoon (by appointment, please

email southpaloaltofoodcloset@gmail.com

to schedule an appointment.)

Provides food to low-income individuals and

families in Palo Alto. Please check out their website

for qualifications:

www.southpaloaltofoodcloset.com

Second Harvest Food Bank- Free Groceries

3990 Ventura Court.

11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Twice monthly distribution (2nd & 4th Tuesday)

Both a drive-thru and walk-up model available.

Reservations not required. For more information

call 1-800-984-3663.

Senior Congregate Lunch Sites

Hosted by La Comida de California. A hot,

three-course meal served for sit-in dining. Asking

contribution of $3 for ages 60 and over and their

spouse ($8 for any guest under 60 years)

LaComida.org

2 sites in Palo Alto are:

La Comida at First United Methodist

625 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto

Monday-Friday, 11:45a-12:15p | Phone: 322.3742

La Comida at Stevenson House

455 E. Charleston Rd., Palo Alto

Monday-Friday 11:15a-12:15p | Phone: 322.3742

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Upcoming Events with the City of Palo Alto

Get ready for an unforgettable Summer 2025 with the Community Services Department! We’re

rolling out a treasure trove of exciting activities that go way beyond just Summer Camps. Think

vibrant festivals, artsy workshops, and community events that will make your summer shine brighter

than ever! Whether you're looking to dive into new hobbies, make friends, or just enjoy some fun in

the sun, there’s something for everyone. Join us for a summer filled with laughter, learning, and lots

of adventures!

Scan the QR code to view all upcoming city events.

Escanee el código QR para ver todos los próximos

eventos de la ciudad.

扫描⼆维码即可查看所有即将举⾏的城市活动。

Hiring Soon: summer Camp Counselors

To view our open positions, visit: cityofpaloalto.org/careers

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This current catalog and additional information can be found online at:

cityofpaloalto.org/enjoy

CITY OF PALO ALTO

Community Services Department

1305 Middlefield Road

Palo Alto, CA 94301

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