REGISTRATION OPENS THIS WEEK FOR WALNUT CREEK ARTS + REC SUMMER CAMPS 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 13, 2025

WALNUT CREEK, CA – Walnut Creek Arts + Rec is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 Summer Camps, offering a wide range of programs designed to engage children and teenagers in adventure, creativity, and skill-building. Camps are tailored to various age groups and interests, providing enriching experiences for all participants. The Early Registration window opens on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 12:00 pm.

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Explore Our 2025 Summer Camps

• Preschool Age Camps (Ages 3-5): These camps provide fun, confidence building first camp experiences with low camper-to-staff ratios, creative activities and themed sessions like Sea to Stars, Pirates & Mermaids, and Into the Wild. Camp Sessions are available in two-week or weekly formats, including a party at the end of each week.
• Classic Day Camps (Ages 6-12): Classic Day Camps are designed to bring an exciting new adventure each week, with half- and full-day options available. Campers will enjoy a jam-packed schedule of swimming, arts and crafts and interactive games, all tailored to spark creativity and camaraderie. Themed weeks such as "Safari Excursion," where kids channel their inner explorers, and "Superhero Academy," where they unleash their superpowers, ensure there’s always something fresh and exciting to discover. These camps are the perfect blend of fun and personal growth, leaving every child with unforgettable memories.
• Camp Community Arts (Ages 4-18): Camp Community Arts is for children and teenagers to unlock their full artistic potential. From painting masterpieces to learning the art of acting, these camps offer something for every aspiring artist. Younger campers can immerse themselves in the whimsical world of the "Little Artist Studio" and “Artist Studio”, while teens can push their artistic boundaries in "Teen Art Intensives," exploring advanced techniques in various mediums. With expert instructors and engaging activities, these camps provide the ideal platform for self-expression and artistic discovery.
• Specialized Recreation Day Camps (Ages 5-22): Designed for campers with developmental disabilities, these inclusive and supportive programs offer a safe space for creativity, growth, and connection. Activities include music, dancing, sensory play, and swimming at Clarke Swim Center. With tailored group activities and personalized attention, these camps empower participants to build social skills, enhance physical fitness, and embrace their unique strengths. Themes like "Under the Sea" and "California Adventures" ensure a week full of smiles and surprises. These programs are supported by The Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB), a nonprofit organization that coordinates lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including funding for social recreation opportunities for residents of Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• Specialty Camps (Ages 6-12): Specialty Camps provide kids with exciting opportunities to learn and have fun. Chess Camp sharpens concentration, logic, and decision-making through chess fundamentals. Cooking Camp by Belly Bliss Kitchen combines yoga with culinary arts, teaching knife skills and kitchen basics as campers create organic, farm-to-table meals. Mandarin Summer Camp adds a Pokémon twist, blending language learning with crafts, music, story time, and STEAM activities. Running from June to August, these camps offer hands-on learning, allergy-friendly options, and rotating menus for a summer full of creativity and growth.
• STEM Camps (Ages 5-14): Action-packed STEM camps ignite the innovative spirit in all campers. Whether building and programming robots, creating 3D-printed designs or coding their own video games, these hands-on programs are designed to captivate young minds and develop future innovators. Campers will not only master technical skills but also collaborate on exciting projects that turn ideas into reality. They will learn to build, code and invent their way through a STEM adventure.
• Sport Camps (Ages 4-15): These camps provide a great way for campers to get moving and stay active. Participants can perfect their golf swing with expert-led instruction at Boundary Oak Golf Course, develop soccer skills at Soccer Stars Summer Camp while celebrating the global spirit of the sport, or join Skateboard 101 to learn from top professionals at the Rob Skate Academy. With no skill requirements, this program welcomes all levels, ensuring safety and fun as campers master skateboarding basics. From teamwork to technique, these camps focus on building confidence, sportsmanship, and a lifelong love of movement, all while having a blast on the field, court, or skate park.

Flexible Options for Busy Families

Camps are available as full-day or half-day sessions, with payment plans and early registration discounts to make it easy for families to plan a summer of fun. With a history of nurturing young minds and fostering community connections, Walnut Creek Arts + Rec provides enriching experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Job Fair

The Walnut Creek Arts + Rec Job Fair is hiring for summer positions on February 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at Shadelands Art Center Auditorium, 111 N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek. Opportunities include roles as summer camp counselors, lifeguards, swim instructors, building attendants, sports coaches, gym attendants, preschool co-teachers, and ticket agents/house managers. Applicants must be 15 years or older. For more information, visit WalnutCreekArtsRec.org/jobs or email ArtsRec@walnutcreek.org.

Registration Details:

• Early Bird Discounts: Save 10% during the early registration period from January 15 (starting at 12:00 pm) through 31, 2025, and 7% during February. Discounts are available for Camp Community Arts and Classic Day Camps only (not applicable to specialty camps).
• How to Register: Visit WalnutCreekArtsRec.org or call (925) 295-1490.
• Scholarships Available: With support from community partner groups and generous members of the public, financial aid is available. Visit WalnutCreekArtsRec.org/scholarships to view eligibility guidelines and apply.

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Media Contact Information:

Allie Rohlfs
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allie@verdinmarketing.com

About Walnut Creek Arts + Rec

Walnut Creek Arts + Rec (www.walnutcreekartsrec.org) is a department of the City of Walnut Creek that is the main source for all things cultural in the community, including performing and visual arts, recreation, parks, wellness programs, social services and so much more. The department facilitates programs to locals and visitors to its East Bay community in a unique way to foster creativity, promote wellness and contribute significantly to Walnut Creek's economy and reputation. The department oversees the Lesher Center for the Arts, Center Repertory Company, Bedford Gallery, Public Art, the Center for Community Arts, recreation programs, aquatics, social services and Boundary Oak Golf Course. Walnut Creek Arts + Rec prioritizes efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion to welcome all to ensure all feel invited and welcome.