Directory of Local Resources for Families in Santa Cruz County

Since 2007 Santa Cruz Parent has provided a directory of businesses and nonprofits which serve families in Santa Cruz County. We hope you will find what you’re looking for here. If you know of a program or service not listed with us and which would benefit families, please let us know: info@santacruzparent.com.

Hidden Villa Summer Camp
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The beautiful setting and open philosophy of Hidden Villa make for an especially memorable experience for children of all ages. The camp is designed to grow with children and adjust to meet their needs, introducing them to wilderness and farm activities, fostering leadership skills and responsibility, and emphasizing respect for the environment and for others.

In 1945, Josephine Duveneck started the first multi-racial residential summer camp in the United States here at Hidden Villa. Our summer camp program remains rooted in the Duveneck family legacy of social justice and environmental stewardship, bringing together a diverse group of campers and staff, unplugged from the busyness of everyday life, and giving them the unique opportunity to build a better community through shared experience.

26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, info@hiddenvilla.org,  (650) 949-8650, https://www.hiddenvilla.org/

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homeschool-association-californiaHomeschool Association of California

The Homeschool Association of California is a nonprofit volunteer-run homeschool organization.

Do you have an urgent question or problem? Do you need information quickly? Volunteer homeschooling parents take turns answering our toll-free phone line and they are ready to help you find the help and information you need. If you are looking for support, please call us today!

https://www.hsc.org/  ~  888-472-4440

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Into the Heart of Nature Summer Camp at Tara Redwood
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Into the Heart of Nature

June 24 – July 19

Into the Heart of Nature camp at Tara Redwood is located in an extraordinary setting nestled in the Nisene Marks Forest near a calm creek. We offer cooperative games, creek exploration, habitat studies, playful skits, and nature-themed art.

Kids explore the various elements that support all life. Tara Redwood School’s summer camp educators are highly experienced in outdoor activities and wildlife studies. 

Children learn social skills and kindness. Your child will make new friends, develop mindfulness, and learn how to help others.

Children have access to several hiking trails for daily play and to absorb some of our core tenets for happiness through developing a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of nature to all parts of life.

For children 4 to 8 years old.

5810 Prescott Rd,  Soquel,  831-462-9632,  https://tararedwoodschool.org/summer-camp-2024/

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Kennolyn Day Camp
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Kennolyn Day Camp

Ready to get your child away from technology and into a nourishing community of fun, friends, and the great outdoors? Give your child a healthy dose of GRATITUDE, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, and GROWTH at Kennolyn Day Camp!

On 450 acres of privately owned redwood forest only 4 miles from town, Kennolyn Day Camp is just a short bus ride away with stops across Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties. Your child will thrive in this fun, active, supportive environment, and you will get a break (or at least be able to work without interruption). And after a day of exploring the fields, pond, and miles of trails, they’ll be happy-tired after each fun day!

Amazing activities keep your camp busy all day: high ropes course, climbing wall, BMX, fencing, pool time, horseback riding, animal care, archery, crafts, and more!

Campers grades K-9 are placed in coed groups based on their grade with two well-trained adult counselors.

Campers entering 10-11th grade may apply for our Leadership Development program.

Groups follow a planned schedule with some choice built in from Monday through Thursday. On Friday Fun Day, campers grades 2+ choose their own activities during the morning. The afternoon wraps up the week with a fun event based on a different theme each week. This is a great change of pace for campers who spend multiple weeks at Kennolyn.

Nowhere else in the local region will you find a more complete, authentic summer day camp experience. Just ask your friends and neighbors.

8205 Hacienda Lane, Soquel  ~  (831) 479-6714  ~  https://www.kennolyncamps.com/santa-cruz-day/

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Life Lab Summer Camp
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We’re thrilled to offer a summer camp program where a vibrant, diverse group of campers and staff come together to explore the outdoors, plant seeds, make farm-fresh snacks, sing songs, and grow side by side!

2025 Summer Camp Registration: Saturday, February 15 - March 31, 9am - 3pm

Life Lab Garden Classroom, on the UCSC Farm. Park in UCSC Parking lot 116 and walk to farm. (map)

Sign up:  https://www.lifelab.org/events/summer-camp-sign-ups

UCSC Farm ~ 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz ~ daniela@lifelab.org ~ (831) 400-2016

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1156 HIGH ST, Santa Cruz, CA
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