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Best things to do with kids this week in Menlo Park, CA (week of 7/7/2024)

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Ready for another exciting week in Menlo Park? We've gathered an incredible lineup of activities that will ignite your kids' creativity and enthusiasm. From arts and athletics to robotics and more, here are some can’t-miss opportunities.

Multi-Day Camps

  • Mixed Media Art Camp (The Riekes Center, ages 8-12) - Dive into various forms of art and unleash your creativity from July 8 to July 12.
  • Mission Space Camp (Los Gatos Recreation, ages 5-12) - Embark on an interstellar journey from July 8 to July 12. Design, build, and explore the cosmos!
  • Animal Robotics - LEGO Programming (BrainVyne - LEGO® & Money Camps, ages 5-11) - Discover nature’s engineering wonders with LEGO from July 8 to July 12.
  • Film Camp - Teen (The Riekes Center, ages 13-18) - Create your own cinema masterpiece from July 8 to July 12.
  • Intro to Jazz (Dance Expressions, ages 8-11) - Add rhythm and pizzazz to your summer every Wednesday from July 10 to July 31.
  • Hip Hop for Teens (Dance Expressions, ages 12-18) - Get moving and grooving every Thursday from July 11 to August 8.
  • Mini Jazz (Dance Expressions, ages 6-8) - Perfect for little dancers every Thursday from July 11 to August 1.

Sports and Dance

  • Hot Shots Tennis (City of Menlo Park, ages 8-10) - Learn to ace your tennis skills from July 8 to July 12.
  • Skate Camp (Evolve Skate Camp, ages 6-15) - Improve your skateboarding skills and style from July 8 to July 12.
  • Summer Baseball Camp (Legends Baseball, ages 7-12) - Experience a legendary baseball adventure from July 8 to July 12.
  • Kids Tennis 1 (City of Menlo Park, ages 8-10) - A fun introduction to tennis from July 8 to July 12.

Creative Expressions

  • LEGO Robotics - Girl Power STEAM (BrainVyne - LEGO® & Money Camps, ages 5-11) - Empower girls in STEAM with LEGO robotics from July 8 to July 12.
  • Summer Camps - Creative Arts (Riekes Center for Human Enhancement, ages 3-4) - Express creativity through music, photography, and videography from July 8 to July 12.
  • Arcade Mania Camp (City of Menlo Park, ages 5-12) - Gamers will love the engaging STEAM activities from July 8 to July 12.
  • Electronic Music Camp (The Riekes Center, ages 12-17) - Craft electronic music masterpieces from July 8 to July 12.
  • Kinder Expressions (Dance Expressions, ages 5-6) - Discover dance techniques with creative expression every Wednesday from July 10 to July 31.

These fantastic activities are sure to keep your kids engaged and excited all week long. Whether their interests are in arts, sports, or science, there's something here for every young adventurer. Be sure to check out the specific schedules for each activity and mark your calendars!

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Greg Intermaggio

Published by Greg Intermaggio

Dad and educator with 15+ years in youth activities & enrichment