Pre-K – Entering 1st Grade
Our Camp Edmo Arts & Science program and Edmo in the Park nature camp help Pre-K campers transitioning into Kindergarten, as well as entering 1st graders; strengthen their social, emotional and academic skills. Kids make new friends, work in groups, adjust to new environments and enjoy learning! Our hands-on activities are designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, Children’s Creativity Museum and the Museum of Children’s Art. Every day includes Outdoor Recreation and Life Skills building activities to encourage “The Edmo Vibe” of curiosity, confidence and kindness.
What We Recommend: Find at least 2-4 weeks of Arts & Science or Edmo in the Park themes that interest your child. The continuity of staff, daily schedule and friendships makes young kids feel safe and ensures the life skills they develop last long after their last day of camp.
Camp Edmo: Arts & Science Program
Hosted on local school campuses June – early August
Our Arts & Science program is built around four kid-friendly weekly themes. Every day campers rotate through one-hour stations of Arts & Science, Outdoor Recreation and Team Time that relate to the theme. We personally test each activity for maximum “Wow Factor.” If we don’t get tickled pink doing it, you won’t see it at camp.
Our projects are fantastic, but it’s our highly trained and well-costumed staff that bring them to life. These college-graduate Instructors & college student Counselors have a contagious enthusiasm for learning. Talk about something you don’t mind your kids catching! Kids learn you don’t need to wear a lab coat to be a scientist. You don’t have to live in a tiny studio in France to be an artist. Art and science are all around us, and with a little imagination and a dash of silliness, learning suddenly feels a whole lot like playing.
Camp Edmo is really stimulating my son’s creativity and helping his social skills to develop, which is outstanding for a camp experience.”…Julie R., 1st Grade Parent, Donald Rheem
2013 Arts & Science Camp – Weekly Themes
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  Featuring activities designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences and the Museum of Children’s Art.
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Sample Art Projects:Gyotaku: The art of Gyotaku, or fish printing, was used by Japanese fisherman to show their catches. Use real fish replicas to print a lovely gyotaku poster and design a personalized stamp to sign your work! Cuddlefish: The cuttlefish is an ancient relative of the squid and octopus – sea creatures called cephalopods. Cuttlefish can change their skin color and pattern to camouflage like a chameleon! Learn basic sewing skills and use colorful fabrics to create your own stuffed “cuddlefish”! Waterbottle Betta: Discover the splendid Betta Splendens – also known as the siamese fighting fish! Uncover how plastic trash affects our oceans and use recycled plastic water bottles to make beautiful betta fish puppets! |
Sample Science Projects:Edible Coral Polyps: Coral are some of the most unique and important sea creatures. Construct an anatomical coral polyp model using edible materials to find out how coral reefs are made. Then chow down like a fish – without using hands! Fast Fish: Why do fish look the way they do? Experiment with making clay fish racers and test how different body shapes move underwater in a real underwater testing ground! Sonar Discovery: Swim with dolphins and whales to discover how they use sonar to communicate, navigate and locate food in this fun activity. Listen to the lovely music of the blue whale, make a bouncy-ball sonar model and practice hunting fish as a dolphin with a game of sonar tag! |
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Sample Art Projects:Alien Mask: What would a distant alien lifeform look like? How many eyes would they have? Would they use a mouth? Transform yourself into a crazy cosmic creature with an amazing paper mache mask of your own design! Martian Mobile: Marvel at the amazing variety of outer space features like planets, solar systems, comets, and black holes. Use special artistic techniques to create your own imaginary worlds and craft a martian mobile to hang at home! |
Sample Science Projects:Kaleidoscopes: Discover how light from the sun reflected through mirrors can be used to create beautiful symmetrical designs. Use recycled materials and fun colored sequins to craft a kaleidoscope to share with family and friends! Astro Bubble Prints & Bubble Snakes: Prepare to explore the amazing properties of those small luminescent orbs called bubbles. Determine why bubbles can’t float in space and blow long, out-of-this-world bubble snakes! Turbulent Orb: Conduct real turbulence testing to witness how a planet’s atmosphere works. Mix water, soap and color in a recycled bottle to create an amazing planetary model to take home! Outerspace Octopus: Participate in a shocking discovery of static electricity! See, hear and feel this amazing phenomenon in action and use your new knowledge to make a miraculous floating octopus creature! |
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Featuring activities designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences and the Museum of Children’s Art.
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Sample Art Projects:Naturalist Journals: Hunt for nature objects to use in the completion of a personalized expedition journal. Take a look at famous biological illustrations and use your new creation to record outdoor observations! Binoculars: Get up close and personal with this useful tool. Learn the science of binoculars and create a set of mock-binoculars for exploration throughout the week and beyond! Decomposer Diorama: Get down and dirty with the Earth’s decomposers – organisms that break down dead organic matter – and make an icky but awesome decomposer diorama featuring insects, worms and fungi! |
Sample Science Projects:Come and Get It: The main attraction. Use food, water and other resources to lure wildlife and get familiar with local furry and feathered friends! Record and share observations about animal behavior and make a real bird feeder to take home! Nature Hunt: It’s a scavenger hunt with a twist. Develop naturalist skills, use real science tools and embark on an expedition to search for life in surrounding habitats! |
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Sample Art Projects:Spy Watch: Every spy needs a super secret hiding place – why not keep it right on your wrist? Assemble your own special watch with a hidden compartment that’s perfect for storing trinkets or sensitive information! Wanted Poster: Reward offered. Star in your own customized wanted poster, adding crazy costumes and disguises to develop a double-agent secret identity! |
Sample Science Projects:Spy Glasses: Ever wish you had eyes on the back of your head? Now you can. Use the power of angles and reflection to create handy spy glasses that let you see if a double agent is sneaking up from behind! Invisible Messages: Experiment with chromatography to uncover the secrets hidden in ink and write secret messages that can magically appear (or disappear) for spies who know the right tricks! Forensics: Become a junior crime scene investigator and learn the science of forensics. Take dental impressions, ID hair and “brush up” on fingerprinting skills!
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| Time | Click each activity below to learn more |
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| 8:00-9:00 am | Optional AM Care |
| 8:50 am | Drop Off |
| 9:00 am | Morning Rally (Outdoor) |
| 9:20 am | Arts & Science (Indoor) |
| 10:30 am | Snack (Outdoor) |
| 10:40 am | Arts & Science (Indoor) |
| 11:50 am | Lunch (Outdoor) |
| 12:25 pm | Recreation (Outdoor) |
| 1:35 pm | Team Time (Indoor/Outdoor) |
| 2:45 pm | Afternoon Rally (Outdoor) |
| 3:00 pm | Pick Up |
| 3:15pm-4:00 pm | Family Fridays (Weekly Friday show for parents) |
| 3:00-6:00 pm | Optional PM Care |
The Edmo Vibe Game
Throughout the day, campers earn special “Edmo Cards” that recognize actions that exemplify The Edmo Vibe of curiosity, confidence and kindness. Visit our Edmo Vibe Game page to learn more about how we build 21st Century Skills in campers.
Give Me More Sheets
Parents receive a daily description of camp activities, great resources for fostering more curiosity at home and a sneak preview of the camp stories sure to fill many dinner table conversations.
Healthy Lunch & Snack Option
Enjoy a break from making lunch this summer. Have Choicelunch deliver a hot or cold meal to camp for only $35/week. Each meal and snack features fresh, locally grown or organic ingredients whenever possible. Visit our Lunch & Snacks page to learn more.
Extended Day Options
AM Care: 8-9 am ($30/wk), PM Care: 3-6 pm ($60/week), Lego Lab: 3-6 pm ($110/wk)
Can’t drop off at 9 am or pick up at 3 pm? No problem. We’ve got you covered from 8 am-6 pm if you need it. Enroll in 3 or more camp weeks to get 50% Off AM/PM Care. Visit our Extended Day page to learn more.
Thursday Dress Up Days
It’s not camp if you can’t dress a little weird…at least once a week! Each Thursday has a special dress up theme to get campers into the camp spirit and parents into that box of old Halloween costumes…one more time. Visit our Thursday Theme Day page to learn more.
Water Wednesday
Weather-permitting (i.e. everywhere except San Francisco), campers bring their water gear and we end the day with all-camp water relays, sponge tosses, slip-n-slides, and more fun-drenched games to beat the heat.
Family Fridays
After camp every Friday, 3:15-4 pm
Parents, don’t miss this chance to be a kid again! Get off early from work and join us for this special hour of family fun activities! Join a rally, play favorite camp games, learn cheers (if your kids haven’t taught you already!), tour the camp classrooms, chat with the Instructors, meet the parents of your child’s new friends, watch a special screening of our Animator movies, and more!
Weekly T-shirt Challenge
As part of encouraging kids to rock The Edmo Vibe at home and in their community, we have a weekly T-Shirt Challenge. Families submit photos in person, via e-mail or on Facebook of their camper completing specific challenges that exemplify curiosity, confidence or kindness. Visit our T-shirt Challenge page to learn more.
Edmo in the Park
Hosted in local or regional parks July – late August
Edmo in the Park is hosted in local or regional parks from July – late August. We customize each weekly Arts & Science theme depending on the geography, history, nature, and local ecosystem of the region. Older campers (entering 2nd-4th grade) also participate in our Field Trip program three days per week.
Onsite Program: Our Pre-K—entering 1st grade campers spend the day outdoors on nature hikes, completing Arts & Science projects, playing organized recreation games, doing ®Let’s Go Chipper nature activities or engaging in presentations. Not a bad way to spend your last days of summer break, right?
Many of our Edmo traditions follow us to the park. Kids still play the The Edmo Vibe Game, start and end the day with ridiculous rallies and Mo the Monkey, our camp mascot, is always hanging around. Just try keeping him out of a park…it’s impossible.
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
2013 Edmo in the Park – Weekly Themes
Featuring projects designed by Edventure More.
All kids are welcome in Edmo in the Park’s Anatomy Academy. Discover the power of the human body and how to keep it healthy and strong. Make anatomical models, extract DNA, and put your muscles to the test with fun active games!
Sample Projects:
Brain Hats: Get ready to explore the control center of our whole body system by making an informative brain hat! Uncover which areas of the brain control different body activities and how we keep our brains protected!
Extracting DNA: Discover cells, the building blocks of all life, and find out how DNA determines what color your hair or eyes are! Then, put on some safety glasses and perform the real scientific process of extracting DNA!
Stethoscope Science: Dive into the circulatory system to discover how blood helps keep the different areas of our body healthy. Play a game of circulatory tag and use a homemade stethoscope to listen to heartbeats!
Featuring projects designed and tested by Edventure More.
Invent merry mechanical machines! Use the principles of engineering and simple machines to build crazy contraptions that play games, solve problems, teach science, and inspire laughter.
Sample Projects:
Pulley Power: Flex your simple machine muscles while learning how to lift a bucket of rocks with just a pinky finger! Then, send things flying by using a pulley on a real zip-line!
Got Leverage?: What on Earth is a fulcrum!? Discover how this simple invention helps a lever work while making a simple catapult. Then, send things flying while experimenting how to make your lever work best!
Inclined Plane Racers: Get down with gravity! Find out how this force can help get things moving by experimenting with inclined planes. Test different combinations and variations to get objects to move as fast and as far as possible!
Featuring projects designed and tested by Edventure More.
What’s up with water!? Find out this week as we uncover the reasons why water is the most important resource in the universe! Journey through the water cycle, make wacky weather appear in a bottle, create wondrous water art, and learn to test the quality of the water in your home!
Sample Projects:
Wacky Weather: Prepare to become a weather magician! Discover how different weather is created around the San Francisco Bay Area and make real fog using simple household ingredients!
Water Painting: See the magic of the water cycle before your very eyes while making amazing changing water art! Use brushes to create beautiful works of art that disappear through the process of evaporation – but not before we snap a picture!
Solar Still Science: Use your knowledge of the water cycle (and a little bit of scientific smarts) to create a solar still – a simple yet amazing contraption that will clean and collect dirty water for us to drink!
Watersheds and Erosion: Explore what happens as rain falls on to land and moves toward the ocean using special watershed models. Then, get your hands dirty playing with sand and learning about the process of water erosion and how it shapes the world around us!
Featuring projects designed and tested by Edventure More.
Get ready to blast back to the past for a prehistoric party! Become a dinosaur detective and use real paleontologist skills to understand their size, investigate their extinction, recreate their scaly and feathery forms, and hunt for fossils!
Sample Projects:
Paleontology Excavation: Learn the skills that real paleontologists (dinosaur scientists) use to uncover dinosaur bones! Take a look at some real fossils and perform your own excavation to piece together a complete skeleton!
Dino-Minded: Explore the amazing variety of dinosaurs that once lived and choose your favorite! Take an outdoor journey to act out dinosaur behavior and find out just how big these ancient creatures were!
Making Tracks: How can fossilized dinosaur tracks tell a story about creatures that lived millions of years ago? Find out and tell your own prehistoric story by making your own dino-track artwork!
| Time | A Day in the Park… |
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| 8:00-9:00 am | Optional AM Care |
| 8:50 am | Drop Off |
| 9:00 am | Morning Rally (Outdoor) |
| 9:20 am | Science and Art Enrichment (Indoor/Outdoor) |
| 10:30 am | Snack (Outdoor) |
| 10:40 am | Recreation (Outdoor) |
| 11:50 am | Lunch (Outdoor) |
| 12:25 pm | Nature Excursion (Outdoor) |
| 1:35 pm | Science and Art Enrichment (Indoor/Outdoor) |
| 2:45 pm | Afternoon Rally (Outdoor) |
| 3:00 pm | Pick Up |
| 3:00-6:00 pm | Optional PM Care |
Need to get to work early? We understand. By 8am our staff is already hard at work helping our campers make new friends, do arts & crafts projects, play games and plan special activities that relate to our weekly themes.
Be greeted by name…with a high five…by a professional staff member…dressed in a mermaid costume or a Viking hat. In a hurry? Just pull up and we’ll open the door for you. In no rush? Park your car, come right in and shake your counselor’s fin.
Time to start art! Our arts projects complement our science experiments so campers learn a different perspective on the same great theme! Our “state-of-the-art” Art Instructors bring a wealth of teaching experience in addition to on-site training by the Museum of Children’s Art. Each weekly theme features a mix of mediums like collage, painting, sculpture, decoupage and recycled art to keep the creativity flowing!
It’s not camp without outdoor fun & run around time! Except, we put an Edmo twist on our daily Recreation games. We weave in themes of confidence, teamwork, problem solving and leadership so that kids are actually learning about themselves while they play. Imagine that! Some of our favorites include: Leap of Courage, Cooperative Stunts, Group Juggling, Capture the Flag, Wet & Wild Relays, and Disco Dancing Stretches…that’s right, we said “disco.” There’s an art and a science to it!
Here teams work together on “campy” things like cheers, banners, lanyards, games, skits and other “choice time” activities. It’s a time to really get to know the other kids in your group, your counselor, and build a team identity. Then it’s time to show the whole camp how you rock the Edmo Vibe at AM and PM rally contests every day! But that’s not all! At least once a week, we also lead kids in SMILE projects that encourage anonymous acts of kindness and recognizing others in their group for doing nice things. Curious about SMILE projects? Learn more here: 
Did you “Stump the Camp Director”? Did you earn a “Buddy Card” or a “Plus Card”? Do you know what I’m talking about? You will if you’re at the Afternoon Rally! The whole camp comes together to remember all we did that day, show off our team cheers and recognize our friends for all the awesomeness they showed that day.
Again, you can pull up or walk up, whichever you fancy. Either way we’ll make a point to let you know something special about your child’s day in words and writing. Look out for our daily “Give Me More” sheet detailing what kids learned at camp, what to look forward to tomorrow, and suggested activities, books, websites, museum exhibitions and more fun ways to keep the curiosity going at home!
Edmo in the Park Safety Gear
Every camper receives a distinctive green Edmo in the Park camper t-shirt and an orange bandana. Campers are encouraged to wear their green shirts every day. It is MANDATORY that campers wear their orange bandanas easily visible the entire camp day.
The Edmo Vibe Game
Throughout the day, campers earn special “Edmo Cards” that recognize actions that exemplify The Edmo Vibe of curiosity, confidence and kindness. Visit our Edmo Vibe Game page to learn more about how we build 21st Century Skills in campers.
Give Me More Sheets
Parents receive a daily description of camp activities, great resources for fostering more curiosity at home and a sneak preview of the camp stories sure to fill many dinner table conversations.
Healthy Lunch & Snack Option
Enjoy a break from making lunch this summer. Have Choicelunch deliver a hot or cold meal to camp for only $35/week. Each meal and snack features fresh, locally grown or organic ingredients whenever possible. Visit our Lunch & Snacks page to learn more.
Extended Day Options
AM Care: 8-9 am ($30/wk), PM Care: 3-6 pm ($60/week), Lego Lab: 3-6 pm ($110/wk)
Can’t drop off at 9 am or pick up at 3 pm? No problem. We’ve got you covered from 8 am-6 pm if you need it. Enroll in 3 or more camp weeks to get 50% Off AM/PM Care. Visit our Extended Day page to learn more.
Thursday Dress Up Days
It’s not camp if you can’t dress a little weird…at least once a week! Each Thursday has a special dress up theme to get campers into the camp spirit and parents into that box of old Halloween costumes…one more time. Visit our Thursday Theme Day page to learn more.
Weekly T-shirt Challenge
As part of encouraging kids to rock The Edmo Vibe at home and in their community, we have a weekly T-Shirt Challenge. Families submit photos in person, via e-mail or on Facebook of their camper completing specific challenges that exemplify curiosity, confidence or kindness. Visit our T-shirt Challenge page to learn more.
Where is Edmo in the Park located?
San Francisco: Julius Kahn Playground in The Presidio, San Francisco
Marin: Hal Brown Park at Creekside, Kentfield NOTE: Camp Location Not Yet Confirmed: Please Read
East Bay: Lake Temescal – Big Rock Picnic Site, Oakland and Lafayette Recreation Area, Lafayette
South Bay: Stevens Creek Park/Sycamore Picnic Site, Cupertino and Coyote Piont Recreation Area, San Mateo
When does Edmo in the Park run?
Edmo in the Park offers more weeks of camp July through late August. The camp day goes from 9 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday. AM and PM Care are also available.
How do you group the children at Edmo in the Park?
Campers are divided into two groups, K-1st graders and 2nd–4th graders with each groups’ activities based on their age level.
How does Edmo in Park differ from our regular Camp Edmo program?
Edmo in the Park includes several unique features such as the park location vs. school campus, more regional nature/history/geography focus and field trips for entering 2nd-4th graders.
Does Edmo in the Park offer an extended day?
Yes we do! AM Care runs from 8 am – 9 am and costs $30/week. PM Care runs from 3 pm – 6 pm and costs $60/week. AM/PM Care can also be purchased on an hourly basis with a rate of $10/hour. You can add AM/PM Care when you enroll or just notify your Camp Director the day you need it. AM/PM Care is 50% off when you sign up for 3+ weeks of camp!
What does a typical Edmo in the Park day look like?
For our entering K-1st grade campers: Edmo in the Park follows a similar structure to our regular Camp Edmo program. K-1st grade campers participate in a daily rotation of hands-on Arts & Science and Recreation and Team Time activities.
For 2nd-4th grade campers: Each day has a different focus. Monday and Friday Campers will rotate through Science, Art and Recreation activities. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, campers leave our site for a field trip or excursion.
What type of transportation will the kids be using on their field trips?
We have chartered buses to comfortably and safely transport campers from one place to another around the Bay.
Is lunch available at Edmo in the Park?
For just $35/week, add a healthy, tasty morning snack and lunch to your camp day. Lunch is delivered fresh to camp every day. Every meal is home-style, kid-friendly, and made with care daily. There are also vegetarian options! Staying for PM Care? Add an afternoon snack for just $5/week! Visit our Lunch & Snacks Page to learn more.
Are there field trips? Who goes and when?
Our 2nd-4th grade campers go on two field trips off site each week. Each weekly session includes a trip within the area and a special field trip that correlates to the weekly theme. Most field trips return to the park by 2:30 pm. For field trips that get back later (like baseball games) parents will be notified of late pick up.
Does my child have to go on field trips?
The 2nd-4th grade program involves many field trips. If there is a field trip you do not wish your child to attend, we may have space for them to stay with the younger group. We suggest you confirm this with the Edventure More home office at 415.282.MORE (6673) in advance.
Who is the staff for Edmo in the Park?
Edmo in the Park is led by some of our rock star Camp Directors. The counselor team is comprised of our best Staff Members and Camp Directors – an all star Edmo team!” Click on the staff link for the location nearest you to see exactly who will be at camp this summer.
Is Edmo in the Park safe?
Just like at Camp Edmo, we maintain an 8:1 ratio between campers and staff. A first aid and CPR trained adult is on site at all times. Campers also sign in and out every day are only released to adults you specify on your enrollment forms. Camper are given a bright green t-shirt and wear bright orange bandanas all day. This makes them easily distinguishable at all times.
What happens in bad weather?
Although some of our locations have protected areas in case it’s cold or wet outside, we usually advise parents to pack sweatshirts for their children so that they are prepared when the temperature is cool. There are also protected areas at each of the different field trip locations that our older campers will be visiting.
At camp, kids build what some call “21st Century Life Skills” and others call “character.”
We call it the “Edmo Vibe.”
Curiosity
When kids get curious, they want to learn more. They ask questions. They think critically. Our unique projects spark a child’s natural sense of wonder. Our playful staff provide a safe space for kids to experiment, build, discover, and create. Your child will come home so excited, we bet you’ll learn a thing or two yourself!
92% of parents report their child taught a family member something they learned.
Confidence
When kids build confidence, they challenge themselves. They express themselves creatively. They are happier. Each curriculum builds on what campers learned the previous day. Our enthusiastic staff heaps on tons of positive reinforcement when kids give their best effort, use imagination, take risks, and rock their camp spirit. Watch your kids shine at camp, at home and in the community.
98% of parents surveyed say their kids were proud of the projects they created.
Kindness
When kids show kindness, special things happen. They form new friendships. They build trust in others. Our caring staff, hands-on projects and outdoor games foster cooperation, communication skills and community spirit. We even dedicate a specific time to team building each day. We make the world a better place — one camp day at a time.
95% of parents surveyed would recommend Camp Edmo to friends or colleagues.
Visit our Edmo Vibe Game page to see how we turn curiosity, confidence & kindness into a game!
- Camper Age: Your child must be at least 5 years of age by June 1 or entering Kindergarten in the fall to come to camp.
- Ratios: We maintain a camper:staff ratio of 8:1 during most camp activities. For younger groups the camper:staff ratio can be 6:1…especially when activities involve tying knots, cutting, gluing, or glitter…definitely glitter.
- Groups: Campers are grouped with kids their own age. Groups are generally 10-20 kids.
- Buddy Requests: We will do our best to honor requests to group friends together. Sometimes circumstances like large age differences, “frienemy” behavior, or camper:staff ratios preclude us from being able to group kids together. We’ll give you a heads up if for some reason we can’t…especially the “frienemies.”
- Age Appropriate Activities: Although the weekly theme is the same for all age groups, the actual activities, concepts and degree of difficulty for completion vary according to the age group.
- Modified Activities: On rare occasions we may need to modify weekly activities due to weather, material availability, time constraints or the kid who spilled the entire jar of cabbage juice for the project.
- Balance: Every day we make time to hang out with our staff and camp friends during camp rallies, morning and afternoon breaks, lunch time, and some parts of outdoor recreation.
- Safety: CPR/First Aid certified staff members are present on-site at all times. Background checks are performed on all staff.
- Behavior: We’ll work with you if your child is acting out at camp. Unfortunately, if his/her behavior is detracting from the camp experience of kids and staff or compromising the safety of others, we may ask you to pick your child up from camp.
- Special Needs: If your child requires an aid at school, we ask that you please provide an aid for them at camp. If you reside in Marin County, you may contact SummerAde and they will individually pair your child with a qualified teen volunteer.
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
Camp Edmo fosters confidence and enthusiasm. My daughters come home singing songs and keeping the Edmo Vibe going strong. I love that the kids have so much fun and continue to learn new things. You have exceeded my expectations.”…Candy T.
Camp Edmo is really stimulating my son’s creativity and helping his social skills to develop, which is outstanding for a camp experience.”…Julie R., 1st Grade Parent, Donald Rheem
My daughter was given the privilege this week of giving a toast/speech about water (to encourage the kids to drink more). During the ride home from camp, she told me about it and asked for some paper and a pen…She just bubbled with enthusiasm from that experience and I loved the fact that the Los Altos Edmo staff and campers gave her such a safe and happy environment to express herself in a positive way.”…Christine F., 1st Grade Parent, Stratford School
This is our last week of Camp Edmo and I have been very impressed with your camp. Matthew has become more confident in making friends, he is proud of his art projects and is curious to learn more about space, animals, etc. We plan to come back next year.”…Dionne W., 1st Grade Parent, French American International School
She loves everything about Edmo…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
My son has LOVED his time at Camp Edmo!! he has told me it has been his favorite camp all summer (out of the 4 or 5 he tried). He talks often about the staff members. He loved earning the cards. If my son is happy – I’m happy! We will be back next summer.”…Jen B., 1st Grade Parent, Stuart Hall for Boys
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 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
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
Each of our museum and life skills partners helps us build the academic, physical, emotional or social skills that are essential in helping children become successful adults. Each partner trains our staff on their respective area of expertise so that your child’s camp experience will be the most enriching one possible.
Each of our museum partners helps in the design and staff training for the hands-on activities we feature in our programs. Thanks to our collaboration with these incredible institutions, we’ve created our award-winning summer camps, Camp Edmo and Camp EdTech, as well as our School Year Programs. You probably know them, but in case you don’t, we’d love to introduce you to some of our museum friends.
The California Academy of Sciences
The Cal Academy’s mission – to explore, explain and protect the natural world – extends to all corners of the institution; from a research expedition in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, to a teacher training program in a California classroom, to an interactive game on the museum exhibit floor.
The California Academy of Sciences designs the hands-on activities for the natural science weeks at Camp Edmo and leads our Science Instructor curriculum trainings. Become a member of the Academy here.
MOCHA
Since 1988, MOCHA has encouraged hands-on learning in the arts and has promoted the arts as a way to help children of all backgrounds develop as healthy, resourceful and involved citizens. MOCHA promotes the arts as an integral part of strong, vibrant communities. They provide opportunities for children to explore their creativity, design, implement and advocate for hands-on arts education programs, and emphasize outreach to children and families from low-income communities. The mission of MOCHA is to ensure that the arts are a fundamental part of the lives of all children.
MOCHA provides art activities to compliment the science projects for all of Camp Edmo’s Arts & Science themes and trains our Art Instructors on how to lead the projects with kids.
Children’s Creativity Museum
The Children’s Creativity Museum is an interactive art and technology museum for kids. The museum’s mission is to nurture the 3C’s of 21st-century skills – Creativity, Collaboration and Communication – in all youth and families. The Children’s Creativity Museum transforms the way kids learn. They move from the conventional approach of play to one of invention, shifting the focus from media consumption to media production. This approach encourages kids to imagine, create and share. They also offer programs for educators and parents who play a critical role in building a solid foundation for lifelong learning and creativity.
The Children’s Creativity Museum aids in the design and Instructor training of our weekly Animation camp sessions for both Camp Edmo and Camp EdTech. Become a member of the Children’s Creativity Museum here.
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art and human perception founded in 1969. The Exploratorium’s mission is to create a culture of learning through innovative environments, programs and tools that help people nurture their curiosity about the world around them.
From Summer 2004-2011 the Exploratorium was directly involved in the design of hands-on science activities for Camp Edmo’s Arts & Science themes and led professional development training for Camp Edmo Science Instructors on how to most effectively teach kids through hands-on activities. Edventure More continues to employ the curriculum and methodology developed over the eight year partnership in our programs today.
Each of our life skills partners contributes to children’s development by teaching physical, emotional or social skills essential in helping children become successful adults. Our partners teach us, so our staff can then bring what they’ve learned to camp.
Kimochis…Toys with Feelings Inside
Kimochi (KEY.MO.CHEE) means “feeling” in Japanese. When kids can communicate their feelings effectively, they develop positive social and emotional skills that lead to lasting friendships and success in academics and all aspects of life. Kimochis…Toys With Feelings Inside® are playful tools that can help families (even camp “families”) identify and express feelings; solve behavioral problems; communicate openly; resolve conflicts; and create closer connections.
Kimochis trains our camp staff to lead play-based games with campers that increase their emotional awareness and intelligence. These games are typically led in Team Time, but the emotional vocabulary the kids learn are used throughout the camp day to resolve behavior issues or conflicts between campers.
To learn more about Kimochis, be sure to check them out on their website.
Let’s Go Chipper!™
Let’s Go Chipper!™ Into the Great Outdoors. Let’s Go Chipper is an eco-educational app, DVD and book series that playfully teaches good character and a love for the environment. Based on 21st Century learning principals, the Let’s Go Chipper series is correlated with an emphasis on science and the environment, arts & literature, and building social and emotional skills.
Children follow Chipper, an overly curious city squirrel and his sidekick, Paisley, on adventures into the great outdoors. Meeting animals and visiting habitats, Chipper and Paisley excite, engage, and educate young children about the wonders of nature and the importance of taking care of the environment while living a healthy lifestyle. Music and humor are infused in stories featuring Bruce, a silly and slimy banana slug; Sally a feisty salmon leading Chipper and friends on an underwater adventure. Elroy, the wise Egret, and the entire cast join together to teach kids to participate in the home and community in the just released book, Helping Hands.
Let’s Go Chipper workbooks and activity guides supplement our Camp Edmo and Edmo in the Park natural science curriculum and nature excursions times.
To learn more, and earn a park badge go to letsgochipper.com
Playworks
Playworks is a national non-profit organization that transforms schools by providing play and physical activity at recess and throughout the school day. Through their on-site direct service and trainer-led professional development workshops, Playworks restores valuable teaching time, reduces bullying, increases physical activity, and improves the school and learning environment.
Playworks’ model integrates the physical, social and emotional aspects of play into the day. They are the only organization in the country to send enthusiastic, trained adult program coordinators into low-income schools, where they enhance and transform recess and play into a positive experience that helps kids and teachers get the most out of every learning opportunity.
Playworks leads outdoor recreation training for our Instructors and Counselors so that campers can continue to build valuable life skills like teamwork, problem solving, cooperation and kindness through outdoor play.
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Science and Art Enrichment
Nature Excursion