Find a Summer Camp in Sonoma County

Animals

Pets Lifeline's Summer Camp allows children to play with kittens, cats, puppies and dogs, as well as do art projects, play games, and learn about therapy dogs and repitle rescue. The week-long sessions in Sonoma run June 10 to Aug. 16. Cost: $110/week. Info: 707-996-4577, nancyking@petslifeline.org

Introduction to Horsemanship is a summer program for horseback riding for ages 5 and up at LisRobin Farm. In addition to riding, participants learn how to care for horses. The ranch is on the west side of Sonoma Valley. Cost: $150/day. Info: 707-328-5475

Crystal Clear Farm in Petaluma offers a great horseback riding camp. Fun filled days spend riding, playing and learning with horses. No prior horse experience necessary; there will be an advanced camp for more educated riders. There are two one-week sessions in July. Info: 707-753-0902, ride@petapony.com

Art/Writing

For the Love of Art Studio in Petaluma has weekly camps throughout the summer. Cost: $200/week or $45/day. Info: 415-336-9277, info@ArtClassesAndCamp.com

• Summer Fun Art Camp focuses on color, using soft pastels, paints, pencils and oils. (week of June 3)
• Creative Art & Movement Camp kids create art, hike, jump, dance and do yoga (week of June 10)
• Art & Spanish Camp students spend the week studying inspiring Spanish artists, creating artwork and learning Spanish. (week of June 17)
• Impressionist Art Camp teaches students about the works of Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, Matisse and Renoir, and lets them create their own impressionist works. (week of June 24)
• Mystical, Magical Camp brings kids into a world of angels, fairies, dragons, mermaids and unicorns. (week of July 8)
• Art & Jewelry Camp students get hands-on experience with painting, bead making, mosaic glasswork, wirework and more. (week of July 15)

Summer Art Camp for Kids & Teens has weekly programs for kids (in the mornings) and teens (afternoons) from June 10 to Aug. 2 at the Petaluma Arts Center. Check the website for details. Cost: $125/week, plus some materials. Info: 707-762-5600 x 111, tmetzler@petalumaartscenter.org

Art Adventure Summer 2013 has a little bit of everything going on at Scribbles and Giggles Creative Art Studio in Rohnert Park. There will be weekly sessions June 3-Aug. 16. Cost: $200-$300, discounts for early registration (by May 15). Info: 707-285-2002, scribgiglr@yahoo.com

Young Artists and Writers Workshop focuses on art and creative writing at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. It will be held June 10-14 and July 15-19. Cost: $350/$295, discounts available. Info: 707-939-7862, mmaynard@svma.org

Jack's Camp is a day camp for creative children in grades 6 to 8 that will be held at Jack London State Historic Park. The daily program consists of creative writing instruction and activities, which include eco-friendly arts and crafts along with fun games. Themed hikes follow a nutritional organic lunch on the park trails. The camp is 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 10-14. Cost: $100. Info: 415-596-0902, goanne@comcast.net

Culture/Music

H-Town Youth Theatre Young Actor's Conservatory will be held in July at St. Johns School in Healdsburg. Participants will perform at the Raven Theater July 27-28 and at the Sonoma County Fair July 30. Cost: $500. Info: 707-360-8641

Kids Alive! Summer Music Camp will be centered around the musical "Blast Off!" There will be singing rehearsals, drama, choreography, games, and a snack each day. The camp is July 8-18 at the Petaluma United Methodist Church. Cost: $110 per child; $95 if paid on or before July 1. Discounts available. Info: 707-762-9785, dianestroh@kidsalivemusic.org

CCD Dance School in Rohnert Park has several camps this summer. Info: 707-585-1137, tamcandance@prodigy.net

• Intense Dance Camp for ages 7-10, July 15-19 or 22-26. Cost: $250 if paid by July 1; $280.
• Summer Ballet Intensive Workshop July 29-Aug. 2. Cost: $300.
• Summer Competition Dance Intensive Workshop July 22-26. Cost: $300.

Cheryl Teach Music in Santa Rosa will have voice and instrument day camps this summer. Cost: $129/week. Info: 707-326-8797, cheryl@cherylteachmusic.com

General Recreation/Outdoor

Fitch Mountain Day Camp in Healdsburg includes arts, crafts, dramatic play, recess games, swimming, H20 slide, jumping tent, sports tournaments, face painting, sno-cones, barbecues, "wheels days", "super-soaker days", "science days", and other fun stuff! The camp will be held weekly June 3 to Aug. 14 for students entering grades K-7. Cost: $40/day or $140/week. Info: 707-431-1412 fitchmountaindaycamp@comcast.net

Petaluma River Summer Camp provides lots of fun, nature-based learning that connects children to the Petaluma River. The camp meets at the David Yearsley River Heritage Center in Steamer Landing Park in Petaluma. There are sessions in June and early July. Cost: $40/day, $200/week. Info: 707-763-7756, michelle@friendsofthepetalumariver.org

Spring Hill Academy Summer Camp in Petaluma offers outdoor and science-themed activities, drama, art, gardening and water play. There are three camps for toddlers (18 mos.-3 years), Pre-K and Kindergarten, and grades 1-3. Cost: $175-$305/week. Info: 707-763-9222, karen@springhillmontessori.org

Camp Sunshine is an introduction to summer camp for kids ages 3 through children entering first grade with crafts, games and swimming. It meets in the preschool room at the Petaluma Community Center weekly June 3 through Aug. 2. Cost:  $21/day, $82/week. Info: 1-707-778-4407, rguerra@ci.petaluma.ca.us

SHE Academy teaches teenage girls (ages 14-18) about safety, healthy lifestyles and economics. The half-day camp runs mid-June through mid-August in Petaluma. Cost is $150. Info: 415-531-1774, helen@sheacademy.us

Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp offers camps for kids in grades 1-5, middle school and high school students. Activities include sports, technology, science, arts & crafts, cooking, rock climbing and field trips. Meals and snacks provided. Camps are June 10-Aug. 13 at multiple Boys & Girls Club locations.

• Maxwell Park. Cost: $60 Summer Membership. Specialty Camp fees vary. Info: 707-938-8544, nzuniga@bgcsonoma.org
• Boys & Girls Club, 7450 Santa Barbara, Rohnert Park Cost: $75/week with early bird savings for payment in full during April & May, as well as add-ons for swimming and field trips. Info: (707) 795-0139

Out Side in Nature This program is at Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma. Info: 707-225-2404, pjbergen@yahoo.com

Science/Technology

Petaluma Parks and Recreation has three LEGO® classes this summer. Info: 707-778-4380, website.

• Pre-Engineering with LEGO® for ages 5-7 (June 17-21)
• Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO® for ages 8-12 (June 17-21)
• Superhero Engineering with LEGO® for ages 8-12 (July 8-12)

Sports

Sports and Splash Camp lets kids ages 6-11 do a wide variety of activities: sports, outdoor games, swimming, special guests, arts and crafts at the Petaluma Athletic Club. There also are programs for toddlers and teens.  Weekly sesssions are held June 3 - Aug 9. Cost: $125-$195/week members; $145-$215/week non-members. Info: 707-789-9898, summercamps@pvac.com

Sonoma State University will offer several sports camps this summer at its Rohnert Park campus. Info: 707-664-2521, seawolves@sonoma.edu

• Swim lessons for ages 3-18 in two-week sessions at the university pool. Cost: $85-160.
• Softball all-skills, hitting and pitching/catching camps (three sessions each) for ages 7-12. Cost: $25-$40.
• Softball college prep clinic for ages 13 and older. Three sessions will be held. Cost: $50-144.
• Baseball day camps ($150) and Friday night camps ($50) for ages 7-14.
• Summer Baseball Showcase for boys and men ages 16-21. Cost: $150-175
• Women's Soccer Player Identification Camp for ages 15-22 on June 15. Cost: $75. This camp will be offered again for ages 14-18 July 22-25 with an overnight option. There is a men's camp July 22-25 also. Cost: $75-$600.
• Youth Soccer Day Camps, three weekly sessions for ages 5-14. Cost: $95-$175. There is an overnight camp for ages 8-14 June 24-27. Cost: $300-600.
• Boys' basketball summer day camps in three weekly sessions for ages 6-14. Cost: $125-195.
• Lil' Wolves Basketball Camp for ages 4-8, July 1-3. Cost: $100.
• Men's Basketball Future Stars Clinic, Aug. 10. Ages 13-18. Cost: $50-60.
• Sonoma State Volleyball Camps 
• Registration deadlines for two tennis camps have passed. Call for availability.

If you didn't find the perfect program for your child here, check out the Petaluma Parks and Recreation Distirct or the Healdsburg Parks and Rec Summer Guide. Also, here's an old list of Sonoma summer camps approved by moms and published on Patch in 2011, as well as the Sonoma News 2012 summer camp list.

Know about a great camp we missed? Add the information—including phone number, email address and/or website—in the comment section below. Thanks!