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East Bay Summer Camp Guide (submissions)

Below are details for advertising on the 2026 510families.com Summer Camp Guide.

Preference will be given to camps in the (510) area code, offered all summer long, and for children 4-14. We have many ways to show off your summer camp offerings with ads on 510Families.com.

Important dates for the East Bay day camp guide:

  • Early Bird Incentive: Save $25 if your complete submission is received by January 9, 2026, and payment is made by 1/28/26. We strongly prefer a complete and correct submission with all camp information when you’re ready, rather than multiple entries.
  • Submit by January 9, 2026, for the first launch.
  • January 29, 2026. Initial Launch Date. Updates and additions will be made weekly throughout the camp season (Check out the camp guide for reference.)
  • Submit by February 4, 2026 to be published on 2/11/26 and then weekly throughout the season.
  • Rolling entries accepted.  All day camp entries submitted after the January 2026 initial deadline will be considered for regular weekly updates to the camp guide for paid sponsors. We do not discount late additions. Submit your form below by Friday for inclusion on the following Wednesday. 
  • April 2026. Unpaid listings will be added by editorial consideration only – with priority given to low-cost camps.
  • If applicable, submit separate information for your Northern California Overnight Camp

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.

Carol from 510Families.com will follow up with you once the form is submitted. 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.
Age of kids by Grade Entering (fall 2026)*
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?
Some camps offer sessions in 2, 3, or 4 week blocks.
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.

Camp Season

Please select all of the weeks that you are running summer camp. Note that OUSD gets out of school on May 28, 2026. BUSD gets out of school June 6. Albany and Alameda schools often return mid- to late-August.
Weeks of camp being offered (2026)*
Please select all weeks you are running camp so that families can easily plan their summer.

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? Select all that apply for youth leaders.

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)*
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.

Camp guide placement is based on total dollar spend and date of commitment.
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), featured photographs, and 180-character text ads 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.
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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?

 

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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