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East Bay Summer Camp Guide (submissions)

Below are details for advertising in the 2027 510families.com Summer Camp Guide.

We will prioritize camps in the (510) area code that run all summer and serve children ages 4-14. We offer many ways to showcase your summer camp offerings with ads on 510Families.com.

Important deadlines & dates | FAQ for Camp Advertisers | Sleepaway camp submission form

Camp Guide packages start at $350. To secure your listing and to include more advertising at a deal, select one of the packages at the bottom of this form. Our invoice minimum is $300. Prepayment is required of all new customers.

Carol from 510Families.com will follow up once you submit the form. If you want to add more to your package, just let her know!

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Camp Details

ie Happy Kids Camp
ie "Happy Kids Camp offers gymnastics, circus activities, and cooking. Expect an exciting week of outdoor nature discovery, animal adventures, and fun! Camp also includes hiking, music, art, games, and swimming. Transportation provided from Rockridge BART."

NOTE: Unpaid listings have no description.
Is camp website up-to-date for summer?*
We require your website to have up-to-date summer camp info before being added to this camp guide for the benefit of parents and guardians.
Type of camp*
Camps will be placed in up to 3 categories. Please help us by checking the categories that best describe the primary themes of your camp (ie, if it's gymnastics and cooking camp, please do not check "art" even if you have a crafts period).

(Up to THREE categories are included with your paid listing; unpaid listings are limited to ONE category)
Locations*
Physical locations where camp is held or where parents drop children off in the case of mobile camps. Tri-Valley includes Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton & San Ramon. W. Contra Costa includes El Sobrante, Martinez, Hercules, San Pablo, and Pinole.
Age of kids by Grade Entering (fall 2027)*
This is the target age of campers you serve with your camp and will be used for our search filters. Please check all that apply.

Hours and Fees

Enter start time and end time for basic program, such as 9 am to 3 pm
Is daily drop-in available?
Are sessions longer than one week?
Are half-days available?
Earliest Drop Off time (including before care)*
:
Latest Pick Up Time (including after care)*
:
Please include the highest full retail price for a whole week of basic hours and if you have a day rate, for one day. If special discounts apply, like early bird or sibling, please specify.
If you'd like to offer a discount to 510families readers, please specify the coupon CODE and % SAVINGS and EXPIRATION DATE. (Example: Save 25% with code LUV510, expires 7/15)

Camp Season

Please select all of the weeks that you are running summer camp. Note that OUSD gets out of school on May 27, 2027. BUSD gets out of school June 3. Albany and Alameda schools often return mid- to late-August.
Weeks of camp being offered (2027)*

Counselors in Training (CIT) program

Do you offer a Counselors in Training (CIT) program?
ie "Happy Kids junior counselors demonstrate circus activities, file parent paperwork, and make coffee. They receive resume building skills each week."
Youth Leadership Fees and Payment
We've seen youth leaders pay camper fees, volunteer time, or get paid as workers. Which is your model?

Sponsorship Options

Please consider any sponsorship packages and upgrades at this time. Unpaid listings will be included by editorial consideration only.

A few words on discounts: Bundle discounts refer to display advertising on the same invoice only. Please note that discounts cannot be combined or stacked (i.e., 10% bundle discount and 5% non-profit discount).
Which type of listing do you want to reserve? (note: the guide is up for 7 months)*
Camp guide placement is alphabetical. All paid listings include 150x150 pixel square camp logo, brief description, weeks camp is offered, categories, and link to your site. We will offer a discount for additional display media purchased at this time.
ADD ON: More Website ads
Add more to your bundle and save 10%. We have display ads on the website sidebar and the leaderboard spot of some articles with a link to your site.
ADD ON: Commit to Friday newsletter ads
Add more to your bundle and save 10%. Our weekly newsletter has display ads (300x250), text ads, and featured photographs with a link to your site.
ADD ON: Special camp round-ups
For BASIC level sponsors and above: Be featured above other listings with key benefits highlighted in one or more of this summer's helpful camp round-up pages ($125 EACH).
Need design help creating your ad(s)?
We require .jpg, .gif, or .png file in the proper size. Our design services are available for $50 per ad.
If we have your logo on file from a prior use, there is no need to resubmit.

For new sponsors, please upload a 150x150 square logo. (No animated files, please). We require a simple camp or business logo with no additional words or photos. Maximum file size 30KB.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.
For BASIC level sponsors and above: Do you have beautiful pictures of your campers having a blast? We'd love to feature it in our various guides!

For best results, please upload a single horizontal photo of your camp without words. Include caption and photo credit in the filename or the questions field below. (No animated files, please). Maximum file size 100 KB.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.
For BASIC level sponsors and above: Be featured on a single screen Instagram story as the @510families Camp of the Day. It includes your website link + Instagram handle: Upload a single vertical (1080x1920 pixel) photo of your camp without words. No collages please. Include IG handle in the filename or the questions field below.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, jpeg, Max. file size: 1 MB.
Need further help? Leave your question here and we'll help you figure out the best way to reach East Bay parents within your budget.

Contact Person

Who handles marketing in your organization? Who shall our team work with to iron out the details?
XXXOLD Type of camp
Camps will be placed in up to 3 categories. Please help us by checking the categories that best describe the primary themes of your camp (ie, if it's gymnastics and cooking camp, please do not check "art" even if you have a crafts period).

(Up to THREE categories are included with your paid listing; unpaid listings are limited to ONE category)
Weeks of camp being offered (2026)
Please select all weeks you are running camp so that families can easily plan their summer.


Important deadlines & dates for the East Bay day camp guide:

  • Submit by Dec. 7, 2026, for the Early Bird Incentive. Submit your completed form by Dec. 7, 2026, and pay by Jan. 5, 2027, to save $25. Make sure your website has accurate summer camp information by Jan. 11, 2027, so we can fact-check it. Your listing goes live at the initial launch on Jan. 28, 2027.
  • Submit by Jan. 5, 2027, for the main launch. Submit your completed form by Jan. 5, 2027; make sure your website is accurate by Jan. 11; and pay by Feb. 5, 2027. Between Jan. 5 and Jan. 21, rush charges will apply. Your listing goes live at the initial launch on Jan. 28, 2027.
  • Jan. 28, 2027. Initial Launch Date.
  • Feb. 5, 2027. Submit your completed form by Feb. 5, 2027, to publish on Feb. 10. Submit your form below by Friday to be included the following Wednesday. We will make weekly corrections and additions throughout the camp season. Late entries will be added weekly to the camp guide for paid sponsors at full price.
  • April 2027. Unpaid listings will be added by editorial consideration only – with priority given to low-cost camps, offered for more than 3 weeks, to children ages 4-14, in the (510) area.
Piedmont Parks and Camps kids in a tree
Piedmont Parks and Camps | Photo by C. Marchetti

 

Thank you again for your interest in reaching our 510families.com readers with your summer camp! Carol will respond to your submission within one business week.

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