Rohnert Park's Complete Guide for Local Summer Camps

Summer is almost upon us! As the weather turns warmer and the days grow longer, children patiently wait for summer to arrive so they can sleep late, slack off, and lounge about the house all day — everyday. But wait! A great way to get those kids up and out of the house is to sign them up for one (or more) of our great local camps! We have dug up info for a bevy of local activities to stave off the summer doldrums and challenge your kiddos both mentally and physically. 

Boys and Girls Club Summer Camp – Ages 6 to 17

Summer camp begins June 6 this year with daily programs from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Boys and Girls Club develops awesome themes each week, such as "Mad Science Week," "Histories  Mysteries," and "Eco Explorers." The kids will also get a chance to go on field trips and excursions — doing things such as swimming, visiting museums, bowling, baseball games and more! Day camp fees are $75 per week.

For more information contact Micki Jones at 707-795-0139 or visit the club online. 

 Camp Burton, Rohnert Park Community Services – Ages 6 to 12

This camp has a variety of activities including arts, craft, and group dynamic play. Each week is a different theme to keep the activities fresh, and kids will get to participate in things like talent shows and park BBQs. The camp runs from June 6 to Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost is a mere $80 per week. Visit the schedule online, as there are other dates and times to choose from.

The camp is located at Burton Avenue Recreation Center, 7421 Burton Ave., Rohnert Park. For more information contact the Community Center at 707-588-3456.

Creative Kids Cooking Camp – Rohnert Park Community Services

Located at the Community Center, this camp offers skills in basic food preparation, vocabulary, reading recipes and making healthy meals. The fun starts June 6 to 10 or Aug 15 to 19 from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Each session is $150 plus a $40 materials fee. Kids will also get to explore cooking through fun themes like Dr. Seuss and Fresh from the Garden. For more information contact the Community Center at 707-588-3456 orvisit the camp guide online.

Cross and Crown – Ages 3 to 6 and Grades 1 to 4

Cross and Crown Lutheran Church this year is offering two different programs. For the younger kiddos it is 4 weeks of nature-based learning and the older kids will learn about ecosystems and countries of the world. The session runs from July 5 to the 28 and cost is $70 a week. For more information visit the church online or call 707-795-7853. 

Excel for Youth at Sonoma State – Grades 4-9

This camp features accelerated classes in many areas not found in the regular class schedule. The camp will offer 50 classes in sciences, technologies and the arts and the program includes field trips and guest speakers. There are three session from the end of June until the end of July that run Monday through Friday from either 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Visit the camps online or call 707-664-2394.

Fencing Camp for Kids, Rohnert Park Community Center – Ages 7 to 12

En Garde Fencing will provide an introductory camp on sword fighting. Each class is one week long and equipment is provided (bring a sack lunch). Sessions are June 20- 24 and Aug 15-19, and meet Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes are $150 per session. For questions or more information please email camps@egfencing.com or call Jim at 707-433-8102.

Honor Jackson’s Sports Camp, Rohnert Park Community Center – Ages 7 to 14

Former NFL player Honor Jackson, speaks about life and teaches basic and advanced sports skills. This camp is open to boys and girls who want to play and learn basketball, volleyball, softball, flag football, soccer and conditioning. There will be a chance to meet NFL players and other community leaders. This camp meets June 6 through Aug. 12, and meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information contact Honor Jackson at 707-584-2856.

Kidz N’ Critters Summer Camp – Grades 2 to 7

The Animal Shelter League will be teaching kids about animal care via crafts, field trips, guest speakers and hands-on time with shelter animals. The camp runs from June 13 to Aug 12, but each week will be geared towards a different age group. Sessions are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and cost $100 per week. Check out the article . For more information contact 707-584-1582 or visit the shelter online.

Kool Kids Cooking Camp, YMCA – Ages 6 to 12

This camp is great! It offers various prices and has more flexible dates. It combines cooking and baking along with a field trip and swimming twice per week and meets in Santa Rosa. For more information contact 707-545-9622 or visit the YMCA online.

McGrath’s Performing Arts, Summer Camp – Ages 3 to 17+

Summer Session will run from July 5 to July 28. Courses will dance, theatre specialty classes in dance such as ballet and hip hop, and McGrath’s Master Series. This camp is located at 6620 Redwood Dr., Rohnert Park. For more information visit the dance academy online or call 707-541-6101.

Music to My Ears, Cotati – Ages 5 to 19

Music to My Ears, based in Cotati, is a educational music center that offers lessons and education on a variety of instruments. For this summer's music day camp, kids will get the chance to learn how to play instruments such as piano, guitar, jazz and rock 'n' roll. This year's performance is the Disney classic, Alice in Wonderland. The camp runs from June 13 to July 30. Times are based on age group for rehearsal. Cost is $235. Visit the camp program online or call 707-664-0123 for more information.

Pecoraro’s Martial Arts, Summer Camp – Ages 7 to 13

This summer at Pecocaro's Academy of Martial Arts, summer camp has a variety of dates and lessons. Most camps run Monday through Friday with either full day or half day available. Kids will get a chance learn valuable physical skills, exercise, fitness and more. For more information visit Pecocaro's online or call 707-795-3135. The Academy is located at 1300 Valley House Drive, Rohnert Park.

Project Regeneration, Conservation Corps – Grades 6 to 9

The Conservation Corps of the North Bay each summer offers summer camps designed around environmental stewardship and service learning. The kids get the opportunity to spend the summer at some of the North Bay's natural treasures, like Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Point Reyes National Seashore, Mount Tamalpais and Sonoma County Park and Open Space Lands. They can also earn community hours and a $500 scholarship for higher education. Camp runs from June 20 to Aug 12 and is Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit the Conservation Corps online or call 415-454-4554or 707-303-3069 ext. 270. 

Redwood Kids Club, Sizzling Summer Camp – Ages 5 to 14

At this camp, kids get to take field trip excursions, and learn about various things such as cooking, science, drama, music and arts and crafts. Each Friday, everyone gets to go to Honeybee Pool for some fun in the sun. The camp runs from June 6 to Aug 26, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is one of the best local bets in terms of hours of operation. Call Nancy at 707-586-0675 for questions about cost or more details. Redwood Country Kids Club is located at 1300 Medical Center Dr., Rohnert Park.

Rohnert Park Gymnastics, Summer Day Camp – Various Ages

Rohnert Park Gymnastics is hosting a summer camp with 11 weeklong sessions, each with a different theme. Along with physical activities, there will also be crafts, indoor and outdoor games and snacks provided. Full day camp is 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information visit Rohnert Park Gymnastics online or call 707-585-9377.

Scribbles & Giggles, Art Adventure Summer Camp – Ages 5 and Up

This artist's summer camp focuses on projects such as working with stained glass, clay, wood, and of course, drawing and painting. Nine sessions are being held, beginning June 13 through August 12. Each session is a week long. Cost is $300 including the cost of materials, and some of the schedules can be cut into half days. Contact Scribbles and Giggles, located at 5475 Snyder Ln., at the Community Center for more information, 707-285-2002.

Seawolves Summer Camps at Sonoma State University – Various Ages

For the future sports stars or just those who love to play, Sonoma State this summer is offering a ton of sports camps for a wide range of ages in soccer, volley ball, softball, basketball and baseball. Cost and times are based on class. For more information visit the Sonoma State summer camps schedule online.

Sherry Lacrosse Camp, Girls ages 6 to 17

This is a short term camp for beginners who want to learn the basic skills of Lacrosse, or experienced players who want to work on some serious skills. The camp runs from July 11- 14 and will cost $225 for the session.

More Information: www.oasyssports.com/SherrySports/login.cfm

VEM Dance Academy, Summer Camp – Various Ages

The local dance academy, VEM, will be having a special focused summer sessions for experienced dancers. Full schedule is currently in the works so give them a call at  707-585-8363 for more information.

Do you know of any camps we missed? We would love to hear about them in the comments below to share with our readers!