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Youth Recreation Camps 2013
Forms | Camp FAQS | Staff Bios (coming soon)
Stulsaft | Kaboom | Whatchmacalit | High-5
 Nature Camps at Stulsaft Park
The ultimate setting for a classic summer camp experience. Explore, hike, sing, laugh, be creative, and get dirty in nature’s backyard.
Campers will gain an appreciation of nature through a variety of hands-on activities in one of our three unique camps. And we even
have a creek! Campers should bring a sack lunch every day unless otherwise advised. Good walking shoes are a must.
 Click here for Camp Polliwog - ages 3-5
Tiny Timbers 
Campers should bring a sack lunch every day unless otherwise
advised. Good walking shoes are a must. Tiny Timber parent hours
are from 1-2pm on Fridays.
MYTHS AND LEGENDS OF STULSAFT
Experience all the natural wonders that Stulsaft has to offer as we
explore the fantastical stories that surround this wondrous park.
FOREST FRIENDS
Come play with the critters, creepers, and crawlers of the forest.
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 THE MOUNTAINEERS
An all-day, all ages camp offering traditional summer camp activities
including hiking, songs, skits, arts and crafts, games and sports,
cooking, and non-stop outdoor fun.
Junior and Mighty Mountaineers offer unique adventures for both
younger and older campers to share in the natural setting that the
park provides.
Campers should bring a sack lunch every day unless otherwise
advised. Good walking shoes are a must.
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Explorers  
All sessions of Explorers include archery, a day at the pool, and an
overnight stay in the park. For the overnighter the campers report to
camp at 9am on Thursday and stay until 12 pm on Friday. Campers
should bring a sack lunch every day unless otherwise advised. The
parent hour for Explorers includes a family potluck as well as a
performance given by staff and campers.
Parent hours are Thursday
6:30pm-7:30pm.
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 Camp Kaboom   
Camp Directors: TBA
Have a BLAST at KABOOM! There is no need to look any further, this camp has it all!
Kaboom is a “one-stop shop” camp. For a very reasonable fee, kids will participate in
activities including: a weekly field trip on Wednesday, Friday swimming, special events,
sports, movies, and arts and crafts. In addition, we will provide two daily healthy snacks
and a nutritious lunch each day. Camp Kaboom is on-site at the Red Morton Community
Center, with its very own fenced in playground. Post care is available from 5-6pm at an
additional cost.No camp 7/4.
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Code |
Theme |
Date |
Field Trip |
| 70.329 |
- Aloha! This week children will participate in Hawaiian inspired activities from
learning traditional Hawaiian dances to building volcanoes and understanding the science behind
what makes a volcano erupt. |
6/24-6/28 |
Santa Cruz Beach
Boardwalk |
| 70.330 |
- Waste not; want not at Camp Kaboom this week as we learn about the importance of
recycling and how to reuse everyday objects to make crafts, such as a lava lamp from a water bottle. |
7/1-7/5
no 7/4 |
Sky High Sports
and a movie |
| 70.331 |
Ever wonder what it would be like to walk through the Amazon? This
week we will explore the jungle, learn about the animals that live there, and experience the life
cycle of real butterflies. |
7/8-7/12 |
The Jungle |
| 70.332 |
- Journey with us to a time of knights and dragons! This week we will bring to life
legends from medieval times. Your child will create their own crests, and work together to write
their own legends to act out. |
7/15-7/19 |
Great America |
| 70.333 |
- Ahoy Matey! This week your little pirates will band together under their
own pirate flag and compete in a real treasure hunt, while learning the importance of good
sportsmanship. They will also learn about Mancala, a treasure inspired game through a week
long tournament. |
7/22-7/26 |
Laser Tag/Movie |
| 70.334 |
Join us on a cruise around the world. Each day we will visit a different country,
explore different cultures, and do activities native to that part of the world. |
7/29-8/2 |
Boat Ride
San Francisco |
| 70.335 |
Hello, and welcome to Camp Kaboom! This week your child will A) Play
Jeopardy, B) Make their own board game, C) play Family Feud, or D) all of the above! If you guessed
D, you are correct. This week, everything is game show inspired, will teach team work and is sure
to be tons of fun! |
8/5-8/9 |
Winchester
Mystery House |
| 70.336 |
Get ready to dive in! This week at Camp Kaboom we will have a wide array
of water activities, from learning about the water cycle to playing Slip n’ Slide. Make sure to pack
a bathing suit and towel, because this week is FULL of aquatic fun! |
8/12-8/16 |
Raging Waters |
| 70.337 |
Imagination is key this week as campers will explore basic concept of art from
mosaics to ceramics, to learning how colors mix by making tie-dye shirts. |
8/19-8/23 |
Color Me Mine/
Burgess Park |
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Camp Whatchamacalit 
Camp Director: Cesar Zuniga
What do you call a camp that has everything? We couldn’t think of a name either!
Whatchamacalit has something for kid looking for a fun and safe place to spend their summer
in the Shores. Activities include weekly field trip, special events, sports, movies, arts and crafts.
Kids will go swimming at Herkner Pool in Redwood City on Tuesdays and field trips will be
on Wednesdays. Bring a bag lunch and wear plenty of sunscreen and sneakers. Field trips
subject to change. No camp on 7/4.
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Code |
Theme |
Date |
Field Trip |
| 30.350 |
Don’t sit at home all summer staring out the window. Learn to fly without wings and
soar through the clouds with your feet on the ground. Enjoy setting your mind free as we explore
the world of flight. |
6/24-6/28 |
Great America |
| 30.351 |
Who ever said the world is black and white? Splash in some color and
live it up. Let your creativity and imagination run wild as we guild you to paint a picture of the world
the way it should be painted… YOUR WAY! |
7/1-7/5
no 7/4 |
Color me Mine |
| 30.352 |
Celebrate the amazing World Series season with a week of team spirit, challenges
and competition testing your teamwork and wit and especially your ability to have FUN! |
7/8-7/12 |
SF Giants Game |
| 30.353 |
Dreamed of being in the movies? Get ready to be discovered… at camp! Take
your ability to new heights and have fun with us. Actor, dancer, singer… or maybe camp leader?
Come and bring your wildest dreams and remember anything is possible. |
7/15-7/19 |
Six Flags
Discovery
Kingdom |
| 30.354 |
Summer without water is like peanut butter without jelly. Come splash your way into
a soaking good time with a week that will certainly knock your floaties off. |
7/22-7/26 |
Raging Waters |
| 30.355 |
70 percent of the earth is covered by water so come dive right in and get
a glimpse of a world we rarely see. Learn about the mystery of the ocean and the fascinations that
come with it as we take you to a place full of wonders and discovery. |
7/29-8/2 |
Marine Science
Institute |
| 30.356 |
Lions and tiger and bears… oh my! It’s a jungle out there and we are bringing
them to camp. Take a look at the animal kingdom up close and personal and see what it’s like to
be an animal yourself. Which one are you? |
8/5-8/9 |
Coyote Point |
| 30.357 |
tired of the same old game? Well let’s drop it, flip it and turn it inside
out as we take those games we’ve come to love and revolutionized them into something new. See
if you recognize them now. |
8/12-8/16 |
Laser Tag/
Movies |
| 30.358 |
Come kick it with us in style and enjoy the summer the way it should be, with
excitement. We’ll take the word “WILD” and unleash it all over as we let your energy and our camp
join forces into a spectacular fun filled week. |
8/19-8/23 |
Rockin’ Jump |
| 30.359 |
Let’s end this summer the right way, with an explosion
of our very best. Games, crafts, sports and more, come join us while we say goodbye to summer
with a blast of the past weeks greatest activities and much, much more! |
8/26-8/30 |
Overnighter at Sandpiper
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 HIGH-5 CAMP
Camp Director: Edna Lising
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Bring your curiosity and check out our newest camp, High-5. We will
explore fun activities to enrich your learning. From building projects to cooking and science experiments; Camp High-5 will blend traditional
summer games, art & crafts with exciting, in-depth, hands on theme based projects.
Code |
Theme |
Date |
Fee |
| 30.370 |
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Blast off into outer space with a rocket that you design!!
Campers learn what it’s like to be an astronaut, how stars are formed
and plant the seeds of the next generation of rocket scientists. |
6/24-6/28 |
$155 / $175NR |
| 30.371 |
Have you ever wondered how much weight a bridge can hold or how
a building is made? Tap into your engineering skills as we explore
concepts of physics, architecture & structural engineering by building
cities, bridges, cars & more using Legos and other building materials. |
7/1-7/5
no 7/4 |
$130 / $150NR |
| 30.372 |
Be dazzled by dirt and critters, inspired by plants and fresh veggies,
Campers will learn about the importance of plants in our lives by
growing their own gardens. |
7/8-7/12 |
$155 / $175NR |
| 30.373 |
Mix it, Squish it, Squeeze it, Smoosh it; Campers will blend together
messy & sticky concoctions while learning about their scientific
properties. Be prepared to have a messy kid covered in goo. |
7/15-7/19 |
$155 / $175NR |
| 30.374 |
Do you dream of standing in the spotlight on opening night or
hearing the applause of an audience? Imagine yourself sharing your
dreams with kids just like you who love theater and the performing
arts. Take the stage as we prepare & perform a short play. |
7/22-7/26 |
$155 / $175NR |
| 30.375 |
Dribble, pass, shoot, and score! Kids with gold-medal ambitions
hone their skills through clinics, practices and games. Rather than
focusing on a specific sport, campers are treated to a wide variety
of experiences and a different sport each day. |
7/29-8/2 |
$155 / $175NR |
| 30.376 |
Come & taste the adventure brewing during this camp. Campers
will explore the different areas of culinary arts from knife skills to
sautéing & baking. By the end of the week, your child will be the
next Top Chef! |
8/5-8/9 |
$155 / $175NR |
| 30.377 |
Aspiring paleontologists pack your shovels and be on the look-out as we
hunt for fossils and dinosaur bones. Campers will explore pre-historic
land and learn about the time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. |
8/12-8/16 |
$155 / $175NR |
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Age 6-12
