Summer Events and Activities in Hamilton

Summer officially arrives on Tuesday and Hamilton residents needn't look much further than their own backyards to find lots of things to do over the next couple of months. There are activities for kids, teens and adults.

To help your summer planning, I’ve compiled a Hamilton events and activties calendar with some of the highlights through August. Just click on the links to find out more information or to register, if necessary. Most classes require advance registration.

Of course, you don’t have to live in Hamilton to take part in the recreation, family and cultural events offered here. All that’s required is the desire to have some fun!

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* . 555 Hangar Ave. Limited days/hours. Free admission. 415-382-8614.

* Learn boating safety. The sells a study guide that will help you prepare for the September boating course. 789 Hamilton Pkwy. 415-924-2712.

* If you're the parent of an incoming Hamilton school kindergartener, join a playgroup! Contact parent Renee Portillo at reneeportillo@sbcglobal.net.

Monday, June 20

* Splash Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. One-week summer camp with games and swim lessons. 9am-1pm. Ages 5-7. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* Junior Lifeguard Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. 8:30am-3pm. Ages 11-13. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* Camp Hamilton kick-off week. Summer day camp with week-long sessions, based in Hamilton Community Center West Wing auditorium. 9am-3pm. Ages 7-11. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

Wednesday, June 22

* Marin MOCA exhibition “Artfully Reclaimed V,” ongoing through July 10. Fine art from recycled and repurposed materials. Museum open Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm. Novato Arts Center, 500 Palm Dr. 415-506-0137. Website

* Marin MOCA exhibition “Spectrum,” ongoing through July 10. Color as expression and form. Museum open Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm. Novato Arts Center, 500 Palm Dr. 415-506-0137. Website

* Taekwondo for beginners at Hamilton Community Center. 8 weeks, Wed/Mon, 4-4:30pm. Other start dates available. Ages 6-12. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

Friday, June 24

* Marin MOCA class, “Driven to Abstraction: Painting from Another Point of View.” 10am-1pm. Other dates available. Novato Arts Center, 500 Palm Dr. 415-506-0137. Website

Saturday, June 25

* Marin MOCA class, “Learn to Make Your Own Fine Silver Jewelry.” 10am-5pm. Novato Arts Center, 500 Palm Dr. 415-506-0137. Website

Monday, June 27

* New session of Splash Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. One-week summer camp with games and swim lessons. 9am-1pm. Ages 5-7. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* Camp Hamilton bike week. Summer day camp with week-long sessions, based in Hamilton Community Center West Wing auditorium. 9am-3 pm. Ages 7-11. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

 Tuesday, July 5

* Holiday Fun Food Camp at Hamilton Community Center, July 5-8. 10 am-1pm. Ages 6-12. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

Wednesday, July 6

* “Belly Dancing For Fun” class at Hamilton Community Center. 8 weeks, 7:30-8:30pm. For adults. 503B South Palm Dr. Website, see "Adult Programs"

* “Kids’ Squares: A Quilting Craft” class at South Novato Library. 2:30-3:30pm. Ages 3 and up. Hamilton Landing, Ste. 140A. 415-506-3168. Website

Thursday, July 7

* “How To Use Your New Digital Camera” class at Hamilton Community Center. 2 weeks, 6-8:15pm. For adults. 503 South Palm Dr. Website, see "Adult Programs"

* Pajama Storytime with Tracey Tate at South Novato Library. 7-7:30pm. Ages 4-8. Hamilton Landing, Ste. 140A 415-506-3168. Website

Sunday, July 10

* Family Fun Day at Hamilton Pool. Bounce house, games, raffle prizes, more! $5 flat fee per person on top of regular admission rates.

* Family Camping, July 10-12. Spend a fun-filled weekend at Samuel P. Taylor State Park in Lagunitas. Open to everyone. Contact Rev. Pat Palmer for info: 415-305-4250.

Monday, July 11

* New session of Junior Lifeguard Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. 8:30am-3pm. Ages 11-13. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* New session of Splash Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. 9am-1pm. One-week summer camp with games and swim lessons. Ages 5-7. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* Camp Hamilton safari week. Summer day camp with week-long sessions, based in Hamilton Community Center West Wing auditorium. 9am-3pm. Ages 7-11. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

 Tuesday, July 12

* “Teen Henna Body Art” class at South Novato Library. 3-4:30pm. 6 Hamilton Landing, Ste. 140A. 415-506-3168. Website

Saturday, July 16

* Artists of Marin MOCA summer exhibition “Equilibrium” begins. Reception 5-7pm. Exhibit runs through August 16. Novato Arts Center, 500 Palm Dr. 415-506-0137. Website

Sunday, July 17

* Fresh Starts Cooking School class at The Next Key Center. “Cooking With the Whole Family.” 1:30pm. 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy. Website

Monday, July 18

* New session of Splash Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. One-week summer camp with games and swim lessons. 9am-1pm. Ages 5-7. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* Junior Chef’s Club at Hamilton Community Center. One-week class, 12-3pm. Ages 7-12. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

* Camp Hamilton all-star sports week. Summer day camp with week-long sessions, based in Hamilton Community Center West Wing auditorium. 9am-3pm. Ages 7-11. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

* Paintless Paintball Camp at Hamilton Community Gym. One week, 9:30am-12:30pm or 1:30-4:30pm. Ages 10-18. 115 San Pablo Ave. Website, see "Teen Programs"

Tuesday, July 19

* "Monsters in the Bathroom" wacky concert with Sandi Sylver at South Novato Library. 6:30-7:30pm. Ages 3 and up. 6 Hamilton Landing, Ste. 140A. 415-506-3165. Website

Sunday, July 24

* New lifeguard training class series begins at Hamilton Pool. 8:30am-4:30pm. Ages 15 and up. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Info

Monday, July 25

* New session of Junior Lifeguard Camp at Hamilton Pool. 8:30am-3pm. Ages 11-13. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* New session of Splash Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. One-week summer camp with games and swim lessons. 9am-1pm. Ages 5-7. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* Camp Hamilton nature week. Summer day camp with week-long sessions, based in Hamilton Community Center West Wing auditorium. 9am-3pm. Ages 7-11. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

* Final session of Junior Lifeguard Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. 8:30am-3pm. Ages 11-13. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

Thursday, July 28

* Steve and Cornelius “Corny” Crow performance at South Novato Library. 2:30-3:30pm. Ages 3 and up. 6 Hamilton landing, Ste. 140A. 415-506-3165. Website

Saturday, July 30

* Family Fun Day at Hamilton Pool. Bounce house, games, raffle prizes, more! 1-5pm. $5 flat fee per person on top of regular admission rates. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344.

Monday, August 1

* Final session of Splash Camp begins at Hamilton Pool. One-week summer camp with games and swim lessons. 9am-1pm. Ages 5-7. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Camp info

* Camp Hamilton summer splash week. Summer day camp with week-long sessions, based in Hamilton Community Center West Wing auditorium. 9am-3pm. Ages 7-11. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

Thursday, August 4

* Teen Jewelry Workshop at South Novato Library. 3:30-5pm. 6 Hamilton Landing, Ste. 140A. 415-506-3168. Website

Saturday, August 6

* New lifeguard training class series begins at Hamilton Pool. 4 classes, 8:30am-4:30pm. Ages 15 and up. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344. Info

Monday, August 8

* Crime Scene Investigation Camp at Hamilton Community Center. Kids become science super sleuths. One week, 9am-12pm. Grades 3-6. 503B South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

* Camp Hamilton Tour de Hamilton week. Final week of summer day camp, week-long session. Based in Hamilton Community Center West Wing auditorium. 9am-3pm. Ages 7-11. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

* Fairytale Ballet Camp at Novato School of Dance. One week, 9am-12pm. Ages 3-5. 503B South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

Tuesday, August 9

* Fresh Starts Cooking School class at The Next Key Center. “An Evening with Marisa Churchill.” 6:30pm. 1385 N Hamilton Pkwy. Website

Saturday, August 13

* Family Fun Day at Hamilton Pool. Bounce house, games, raffle prizes, more! 1-5pm. $5 flat fee per person on top of regular admission rates. 203 El Bonito Dr. 415-485-3344.

Monday, August 15

* Fairytale Ballet Camp at Novato School of Dance. One week, 9am-12pm. Ages 3-5. 503B South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

* TGA Golf Camp at South Hamilton Park. One week, 9am-12pm. Grades K-6 (incoming). 251 Hangar Ave. 415-897-0423.  Website, see "Children and Teen Athletics"

Saturday, August 20

* Marin MOCA 6th Fall National Juried Exhibition “Shattered” begins. Runs through September 25. Reception 5-7pm. Museum open Wed-Sun, 11am-4pm. Novato Arts Center, 500 Palm Dr. 415-506-0137. Website

Monday, August 29

* Taekwondo for intermediate-level kids at Hamilton Community Center. 8 weeks, Mon/Wed, 4:45-5:30pm. Other start dates available. Ages 6-12. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

* Taekwondo for advanced-level kids at Hamilton Community Center. 8 weeks, Mon/Wed, 5:50-6:15pm. Other start dates available. Ages 6-12. 503 South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children's Programs"

* Teen and adult Taekwondo at Hamilton Community Center. 8 weeks, 6-7:15pm. 503B South Palm Dr. 415-899-8250. Website, see "Children and Teen Athletics"