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Best things to do with kids this week in Palo Alto, CA (week of 6/3/2024)


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With the beginning of June, Palo Alto is bustling with creative, educational, and sports-oriented activities for children of all ages. Here’s a curated list of engaging events happening this week that promise both fun and learning experiences.

Outdoor Adventures

  • Kayaking Camp: Embark on a water adventure with TeeterPal's Kayaking Camp, perfect for ages 8-15, running from 6/3 to 6/7.
  • Plein Air Adventures: The City of Palo Alto Community Services Department invites 10-15-year-olds to explore nature through art from 6/3 to 6/14. Details here.
  • Soccer Camps: Dive into the World Cup 2024 excitement with developmental and classic skills soccer training for ages 7-13, kicking off on 6/3. Learn more at Classic Skills and Development Academy.

Educational Enrichment

  • Technic Adventures - LEGO: Bring engineering to life with BrainVyne's LEGO camp for kids 6-11, from 6/3 to 6/7. Sign up here.
  • Python 101 - Coding Camp: Lavner Education offers 10-14-year-olds a chance to learn Python programming from 6/3 to 6/7. Join the camp here.
  • Art Classes for Kids: Asian Art School's live online beginner art classes are available for ages 6-18, starting 6/6 through 8/11. More information here.
  • Robotics Camp: Young Gates provides a hands-on experience for ages 12-16 to learn the fundamentals of robotics from 6/3 to 6/7. Find out more here.

Creative Pursuits

  • Summer Reading for a Cause Kick-Off: Join the Palo Alto City Library next Saturday, 6/8, for a celebration with Nathan's Fearless Five. Kick-off event details here.
  • Storytime with Anna: Explore nature through stories at The Foster Museum on Sunday, 6/9. More on this here.
  • Art Making for Kids: City of Palo Alto Community Services Department offers a creative outlet for kids 6-7, from 6/3 to 6/14. Session details here.

Tech and Language Skill-Building

  • Game Design & Competitions with Roblox: Lavner Education engages 7-12-year-olds in creating 3D Roblox worlds from 6/3 to 6/7. More info here.
  • Intro To Japanese Camp: Young Gates offers a language and culture camp for the youngest learners, ages 2-4, from 6/3 to 6/7. Sign up here.
  • Chess for Beginners: Master chess strategies with Young Gates' camp for ages 8-12, starting 6/3. Learn more here.

This week in Palo Alto is packed with diversely enriching activities designed for different interests, age groups, and learning objectives. Don't miss out on these opportunities to engage your children in meaningful, fun learning experiences.

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