Overview
Camp Edmo has something for every kid this summer! Pre-K–entering 4th grade kids can try up to four unique Arts & Science or Edmo in the Park themed weeks. Entering 2nd-4th grade kids can also practice unique Animation techniques each week. What kids of all ages build at Camp Edmo are life skills like curiosity, confidence and kindness…we call that, “The Edmo Vibe.” Our award-winning programs feature hands-on curriculum designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, Children’s Creativity Museum and the Museum of Children’s Art.
Click on each camp program below to learn how you can get more out of camp this summer.
Arts & Science At-a-Glance
Grades: Pre-K-Entering 4th Grade (Currently in last year of Pre-K–3rd Grade)
- Aquatic Adventures: Natural Science + Art + Outdoor Recreation
- Cosmic Creations: Physical Science + Art + Outdoor Recreation
- Backyard Biology: Natural Science + Art + Outdoor Recreation
- Super Spy: Physical Science + Art + Outdoor Recreation
Visit our Pre-K—Ent. 1st Grade page or Ent. 2nd—4th Grade page to learn more about specific activities featured in each of our camp themes.
Throughout the day, campers build life skills and earn special cards by making new friends, being kind to others, showing creativity, stumping staff (or parents) with trivia, and rocking camp spirit. The Edmo Vibe Game recognizes kids for displaying the Edmo Vibe of curiosity, confidence and kindness. The way you play is the way you’ll live.
Visit our Edmo Vibe Game page to learn more.
Every Day Arts & Science Camp Includes
Arts & Science, Outdoor Recreation, Team Time, The Edmo Vibe Game, optional Lunch, wacky songs and games, optional Extended Day, plus “Give Me More” sheets with a run down of the day and additional resources to help you continue the curiosity at home!
Every Week Arts & Science Camp Includes
A unique weekly theme, Wacky Water Wednesday (weather permitting), Thursday Theme Days, Family Fridays, 8:1 camper to staff ratio, and a camper t-shirt.
Camp Edmo is amazing! Our son’s first camp experience couldn’t have been any better! He has been singing the songs, enthusiastically telling us about the counselors, his new friends, the facts that he’s learned, and all the fun he’s having! He’s just simply happy…Seeing his enthusiasm brings me so much happiness! As a parent it’s the little things that really make big difference. I definitely felt the Edmo Vibe!”…Julie H, 1st Grade Parent, St. Gabriel
My daughter literally flies out of bed and runs to camp! She just can’t wait to get her hands into all the crafts and projects. Please come to our school. We can set up for Edmo to teach our students!”…Bonnie T., 1st Grade Parent
I just attended the family day presentation and the sheer joy and energy conveyed by the staff from the Camp Director to all the CIT’s was infectious…From the very friendly team who greet my daughters every morning to all of the songs, and games introduced to them this week; the entire experience has been a very engaging one for my daughters.”…Art Y., 3rd Grade Parent, St. Cecilia
Last night, Kate showed us the experiment from yesterday’s camp using milk, food coloring and dish soap. She loved acting like the Teacher, and she is planning to redo it for her cousins when we visit them…I really love that she was so excited to share her new knowledge with all of us.” …Michelle Morgano, 2011 Noe/Twin Peaks Parent
My daughter came home wildly excited about her projects…from making soda, art and camp songs, to making new friends. Thank you so much for making her experience one she’ll remember for a lifetime!”…Cheryl Morand, 2011 Larkspur Parent
My daughter was really excited to share with me what she did and learned at camp every day. She even said to me that I really like the science we learned at camp, much better than the science I did at kindergarten.” …Cupertino Parent
Animation At-a-Glance
(Visit our Ent. 2nd—4th Grade camp page for full description of the Animation program, themes and camp features.)
Grades: Entering 2nd-4th Grade (Currently in 1st-3rd grade)
Curriculum Partners: Edventure More, Children’s Creativity Museum
Description: Campers write scripts, draw storyboards, build characters, design sets, and direct and edit scenes to create a short animated film related to our four 2013 weekly themes. Each week focuses on a different stopmotion technique. Kids build cooperative skills through the film-making process and in their Outdoor Recreation and Team Time stations. Our lucky Animation campers use the latest software, Apple MacBook computers and take home a USB drive with their group’s movie.
- Aquatic Adventures: Comic Animation + Outdoor Recreation + Team Time
- Cosmic Creations: Blob Animation + Outdoor Recreation + Team Time
- Backyard Biology: Clay Animation + Outdoor Recreation + Team Time
- Super Spy: Toy Animation + Outdoor Recreation + Team Time
Visit our Entering 2nd—4th Grade page to learn more about each Animation theme.
Throughout the day, campers build life skills and earn special cards by making new friends, being kind to others, showing creativity, stumping staff (or parents) with trivia, and rocking camp spirit. The Edmo Vibe Game recognizes kids for displaying the Edmo Vibe of curiosity, confidence and kindness. The way you play is the way you’ll live.
Visit our Edmo Vibe Game page to learn more.
Every Day Animation Camp Includes
Animation, Outdoor Recreation, Team Time, The Edmo Vibe Game, optional Lunch, wacky songs and games, optional Extended Day, plus “Give Me More” sheets that detail the day and give you additional resources to help you continue the curiosity at home!
Every Week Animation Camp Includes
1GB Flash Drive with camper movie, Animation studio access, a unique theme, Thursday Theme Day, Family Fridays, Wacky Water Day, 8:1 camper to staff ratio, and a camper t-shirt.
I went to the family afternoon last Friday.. It was a great experience. The songs, games, and animation that was shown to the parents were excellent. If this is a snapshot of the interaction between Camp Counselor and the children at the camp, Camp Edmo is stellar. If I can in the future, my daughter and her sister, when she is of age, will be attending for as long as they can. All of the camp Counselors, Instructors, and the Director, whom I have interacted with, are fabulous! Thank you!”…Marie N., 2nd Grade, Bay Farm Elementary
My daughter enjoyed her week in animation so much last year, that we came back this year and enrolled in a week of art and science, a week of animation, and now two weeks of Edmo in the Park. She loves the field trips with Edmo in the Park.”…Angela O., 3rd Grade Parent
My sons LOVE Camp Edmo and find it very engaging and enriching. I love that it adds an academic and artistic component that lots of camps don’t have – and in a very fun way. This year, with animation, camp was even more engaging and introduced the kids to a higher level of art and science than they had known. They’ve loved it and I’m thrilled at what they’ve learned.”…Michelle G., 3rd, St. Cecilia
(Liked) Just hearing my son talk about the new friends he has made, and how they are collaborating in his group and coming up with awesome ideas and funny aspects to their film.” …Greg Szilagyi, 2011 Alameda Parent
Both of my kids attended Edmo last year, and coming back, my older daughter especially loves the addition of your Animation sessions. Every day she comes home and goes into great detail about how they build sets and shape their clay figures to make them appear like they are moving.” …Moraga parent
I was so impressed at how confident my son was at Animation after only a week of doing it! He was so proud the next week when the Instructor asked him to help some of the other groups with their movies. Thanks for building him up!” …Oakland parent
Edmo in the Park At-a-Glance
(Visit our Pre-K—Ent. 1st Grade or Ent. 2nd—4th Grade camp pages for full description of programs, themes and camp features.)
Grades: Pre-K–Entering 4th (Currently in last year of Pre-K – 3rd Grade)
Locations: Hosted in or near regional parks in San Francisco, Marin, East Bay, and South Bay. Entering 2nd-4th grade campers go on field trips Tue-Thurs.
Dates: July–Late August. Dates vary by location.
Description: Towards the end of summer, we host Edmo in the Park at or near regional parks. A fresh twist on Camp Edmo, this camp features completely different weekly themes. Each theme revolves around local art, science, history or geography and includes nature hikes, and special presentations. Kids do everything from strike yoga poses to pet baby sharks.
Onsite Program: Pre-K–entering 4th graders spend the day outdoors on nature hikes, completing Arts & Science projects, playing organized recreation games, doing ®Let’s Go Chipper nature activities or engaging with special presentations.
Field Trip Program: Entering 2nd-4th graders leave the Onsite Program Tuesday-Thursday on themed adventures to local museums, wildlife centers, businesses, sporting events, and more.
- Anatomy Academy
- Dream Machines
- Water Wonders
- Jurassic Journey
Visit our Pre-K—Ent. 1st Grade page or Ent. 2nd—4th Grade page to learn more about activities featured in each of our Edmo in the Park camp themes.
Throughout the day, campers build life skills and earn special cards by making new friends, being kind to others, showing creativity, stumping staff (or parents) with trivia and rocking camp spirit. The Edmo Vibe Game recognizes kids for displaying the Edmo Vibe of curiosity, confidence and kindness. The way you play is the way you’ll live.
Visit our Edmo Vibe Game page to learn more.
Every Day Edmo in The Park Includes
Arts & Science activities, Outdoor Recreation, Team Time, The Edmo Vibe Game, optional Lunch, wacky songs and games, optional Extended Day, plus “Give Me More” sheets with a run down of the day and additional resources to help you continue the curiosity at home!
Every Week Edmo in the Park Includes
A unique weekly theme, Thursday Theme Days, Weekly T-shirt Challenge, 8:1 camper to staff ratio, a special green camper t-shirt, and a bright orange bandana.
My daughter enjoyed her week in animation so much last year, that we came back this year and enrolled in a week of art and science, a week of animation, and now two weeks of Edmo in the Park. She loves the field trips with Edmo in the Park.”…Angela O., 3rd Grade Parent
We loved Camp Edmo in July, but I think our son has been particularly energized by being outside all day at Edmo in the Park. I love that the day ends with a hike around the lake! Beautiful setting.”..Parent, Head-Royce
She loves everything about Edmo from both her Animal Survival week and Edmo in the Park. She went from reluctant camp-goer at the beginning of summer to always excited, even when she did not know anyone also attending. Confidence is huge, so thanks for making it fun!!”…Nicole C., 1st Grade Parent, Bubb Elementary
We wish Edmo at the Park was offered all summer… Our daughter (age 7) loved the field trips, the time outdoors, and the room to roam.”
…Christine Witherspoon, 2011 Edmo in the Park Parent
My children made new friends the very first day (of camp) and were so excited to tell me so…Camp Edmo is their favorite camp and they always come home happy and talking about their day… A W E S O M E…Awesome-are-we. Over and over again!”…Kim Dilena, 2011 Larkspur Parent
The children just loved Edmo. When given the choice between a trip to Disneyland and Edmo, they chose Edmo. The infectious chants have livened up our days.”
…Adrian Rich, 2011 Palo Alto Parent
You guys did a great job! My son was very excited and inspired by all he learned….All of you were very friendly and with lots of energy! An A++++ from our family! … I have never seen (my son) so excited by his learning as he was this year at Camp Edmo. Thank-you All!!!!”
…Renee Tremmel, 2011 Noe/Twin Peaks Parent
Camp EdTech At-a-Glance
Grades: Entering 5th-8th grade (Currently in 4th-7th Grade)
Curriculum Partners: Edventure More, Children’s Creativity Museum
Locations: Camp EdTech shares host schools with most Camp Edmo locations.
Dates: June 10 – August 2. Dates vary by location.
Description:Our digital media arts camp for entering 5th-8th graders features video gaming, movie-making, animation, digital photography, and graphic design. In addition to technology skills, campers build life skills like creativity, awareness, collaboration, and leadership; we call this “The EdTech Vibe”. The first week of their two-week session, campers learn fundamental media techniques. Their second week, they complete a larger project that builds on what they learned in week one. Campers can also participate in an Optional Extended Day: Graphic Design Lab where they can design custom graphic elements for the projects they created during the regular camp day.
Visit our Camp EdTech website to learn more.
- 2-D Game Design: Create video games that can be played on your computer.
- 3-D Game Design: Create your own first person player game and a three dimensional virtual world.
- Digital Photography: Learn how to use a digital SLR camera and Photoshop to capture your perspective.
- Animation: Use advanced techniques of roto-scoping, green screening and time lapse video to create a short animated movie.
- Movie Making: Write, act, direct, and edit your own live-action short film with friends.
Visit our Camp EdTech website to learn more.



