Summer Camps for Age 5 and Under

24-7 UK Soccer Camps, led by professional coaches, offer something for everyone, from first-timers to experienced players. Camps focus on skill enhancement, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship, with options including recreational programs, competitive training, goalkeeper training, and adaptive soccer for all abilities.

Fairyland Summer Day Camp brings stories to life in a magical world where play, imagination, nature, arts, and storytelling intersect. Campers enjoy team-building games, thematic projects, classic camp activities, dramatic play, park exploration, puppet shows, and Fairyland rides and attractions!

Spark your K–10th grader’s creativity with epic STEAM projects and camp magic at 24 NorCal locations. Enjoy weekly 9am–3pm sessions with optional extended care. From rubber chicken cheers to lifelong friendships, make 2026 the most creative summer ever!

100% unplugged and outdoors. Kids enjoy nature exploration, arts & crafts, food projects, games, songs and special surprises in Tilden Park! Popular longer 3-week sessions with same kids and staff, with some shorter length options. Campers ages 5-10. Youth Leaders 11+.

GrowFit Camps in Walnut Creek and Berkeley offer All-Sports Camps and Specialty-to-Sports programs in LEGO, art, science, and Inventor Lab. Campers enjoy active games and hands-on projects in age-based groups that support confidence, creativity, and friendships.

Discover the magic of math at Firecracker Math Camp! Kids 6-16 explore number theory, geometry, and more through engaging games and puzzles each morning. Afternoons feature exciting activities like chess, art, and science in this dynamic summer experience.

Camp Doodles brings STEAM to life with hands-on maker projects, art labs, creative challenges, and plenty of outdoor play. The new Techs program lets campers explore design, world building and problem-solving through Minecraft. Make extraordinary out of ordinary this summer.

Footfire offers a traditional soccer camp with drills, conditioning, and exciting tournament play. Highlights are the daily home-style snacks and lunch and soccer-themed art. At Footfire children are immersed in vibrant, local soccer culture!

Train at Edwards Stadium with Head Coach Leonard Griffin! Boys Day Camps (5-13), Overnight Collegiate Experience (Boys 10-18), and Men's ID Camps (14-19) immerse players in the college environment on top-tier facilities. Girls Soccer program is separate.

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of award-winning summer camps for ages 5-17: multi-activity day camps, swimming, sailing, martial arts, skateboarding, and rock climbing. 1- and 2-week sessions, extended care. Youth leadership starts at 12+.

Bay Area Discovery Museum offers an unforgettable summer for ages 3–8 under the Golden Gate Bridge. Play becomes powerful learning through exploring hidden grottos, hands-on science, and art adventures. Kids unleash curiosity, imagine boldly, and discover something new every day.

At EBI’s Aventura Summer Camp, campers get interest-based, innovative and age-appropriate enriching activities in Spanish, STEM, athletics, and global arts, led by outstanding faculty and staff. Open to both EBI and non-EBI students from PK-4th grades with no prior Spanish language required.

Le Camp d’Été, an extension of Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, offers a bilingual French immersion summer camp for Preschool through rising Grade 6. The program builds curiosity, confidence, and creativity, welcoming all children—no prior French or EB enrollment required.

The Redwood Day Summer Program offers week-long camps that are rooted in project-based learning with diverse themes in art, academics, sports, cooking, and STEAM topics. Campers do not have to be Redwood Day students to attend.

Crowden offers inspiring summer camps for ages 5–14, combining music, creativity, and hands-on learning in a supportive community. Programs nurture young musicians at every level, with additional summer music opportunities available for teens and adults.

Shawl-Anderson Dance Center offers youth and teen camps and intensives that promote engaged learning through creative practices and rigorous training. Skillful teaching artists support whole-body development, reflection, and care within a welcoming community for dancers of all levels.

Celebrate summer with a week of creativity at Art Camp. Campers explore materials, experiment with tools, and create meaningful projects while building confidence, curiosity, and a lasting foundation in art.

The Berkeley Ballet Summer Session offers joyful creative movement classes (ages 2-7), evening ballet and contemporary classes (ages 7-13), and a full-day Summer Intensive for intermediate/advanced dancers (ages 12-21). They also hold three free Boys' Classes throughout Summer.

Bliss Belly Kitchen campers (ages 5–12) practice yoga, breathing, and knife skills while creating farm-to-table dishes. Led by a chef instructor, each day includes games, culinary fundamentals, and cooking a family-style meal to enjoy together. Fun, learning, and delicious food combined!

CAMP 510 is a multi-media art camp for K-8, featuring comics, sculptures, circus, mosaics and stained glass. Fabulous teaching artists foster confidence & creativity in young makers in a perfect balance of inside and outside activities. Unleash your child's creativity this summer!

One Generation is outdoor music and dance camp with West African Dance and Hand Drumming, Cuban Dance, Body Percussion, Brazilian Capoeira, and hiking! Kindness, community, and culture through music and dance. Campers age 5-10. CIT age 11-18.

Adventure Day Camp offers arts, crafts, field games, swimming, and recreational activities at the beautiful Claremont Resort & Club. Adventure day camp is a place for making new friends, making new memories, and making your child’s summer the best it can be.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, maker crafts, & sports. Buy any number of days to use at any time. Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included. Ages 4–12.

Ultimate Summer Camp offers a full day of gymnastics and active play in a large, clean, air-conditioned facility. Campers enjoy trampolines, giant inflatables, bars, beams, tumbling, dance, games, and arts and crafts, with a balanced schedule of movement, skill-building, and fun.

Bay Area Soccer Academy offers summer camps at a new 3,400 sq ft soccer facility in Oakland's Temescal Neighborhood. Coaching focusing on ball control, dribbling, and confidence building. Full & half day options. Small groups, multi-sport activities. All skill levels welcome. Ages 5-10.

Six weeks of camp at Tapscott (Rising K-5th) & at Avis (Rising 5th-8th): Tapscott offers theme based weeks, and Avis offers special interest camps like graphic novel creation, medical mystery exploration, Spanish cooking, basketball, volleyball. Need not be a Prospect Sierra student to attend.

Jumpin' to Summer with Jumpin' Gymsters! Experience a family reunion vibe with friends, featuring classic outdoor games like soccer, hiking, obstacle courses and Friday Wheel Days. Campers will also get creative with art, LEGO, marble runs and so much more.

Call of the Wild outdoor nature camps are for kids aged 5-10 to enjoy a fun balance of learning & play, forest hikes, nature connection, friendship, storytelling, creative writing, reading, games, science exploration, biology, animal rights, veganism, environmental stewardship & more!

ANTS Sports Explorers is the ultimate multi-sport camp for kids ages 5–11. Campers explore tennis, soccer, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, floor hockey, capture the flag, build skills with supportive coaches, and enjoy theme days with games, challenges, and plenty of FUN!

Action Arts camps offer a full-day LARP adventure where students learn parkour, gymnastics, and movement games through live-action storytelling. Campers choose character classes, navigate obstacle courses, and work together to complete challenges, battle monsters, and earn in-game rewards.

Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center (SFCCC) is Oakland’s oldest school and cultural center offering affordable, rich learning. Summer camp blends Chinese language (Cantonese or Mandarin) with STEM, LEGO engineering, and field trips to OMCA. No prior language experience required. Lunch included!

Packed with sensory-rich play, imagination, movement, and hands-on adventures! Explore exciting weekly themes, and build friendships through playful games, creative projects, and joyful discovery—all in a warm, welcoming space for every child.

Creativity Camp invites children to create and explore based on their interests, using a wide range of art materials and curiosity-led processes. Campers enjoy sensory experiences, outdoor play, group artmaking, and games in a supportive environment that encourages imagination and self-expression.

Adventure is calling at Wild Ones Art Camp! Located in the beautiful East Bay parks, camp combines nature hikes and outdoor games with immersive art projects. Give your child a summer filled with fresh air, creative sparks, and unforgettable memories.

Broadmoor Preschool’s play-based co-op summer program features themed weeks filled with art, science, music, games, and outdoor fun. Themes include celebrations, rock ‘n’ roll, weather, and ooey gooey adventures. Caregivers assist one day per week, creating a shared community experience.

For over 40 years ATDP has offered challenging courses for highly motivated scholars. Explore academic passions through in-person or remote learning. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held at a Washington Elementary in Point Richmond and Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) at the UC Berkeley campus. Apply early!

ANTS Tennis Camp is an encouraging team environment with positive coaching, teamwork, and fun games! Beginners and experienced players are welcome as kids learn tennis FUNdamentals, hand-eye coordination, and sportsmanship through individual and partner activities.

Cole Arts Camp immerses kids in creative drama and dance, Hip Hop, drumming, puppetry, comedy, storytelling and arts and crafts. Every Friday afternoon is a variety show for family and friends.

El Cerrito Martial Arts offers a structured, supportive environment where kids stay active and creative through game-based learning, optional Jiu-Jitsu, sports, outdoor play, mixed-media art projects, and social time. Balanced, age-appropriate days support confidence, creativity, and family peace of mind.

Berkeley Playhouse offers musical theatre classes for grades K–7, including 1-, 2-, and 3-week story-based camps and Triple Threat camps focused on acting, singing, and dancing. Students build skills, creativity, and friendships in a fun, supportive setting.

Claremont Tennis Camp offers personalized, skill-focused tennis instruction for all ages and levels, led by certified coaches. Campers practice fundamentals through drills, games, and match play, with supervised swimming included to add balance, variety, and fun in a supportive environment.

Su Yun's offers fun and engaging K-5 summer camps that blend STEM topics, Mandarin language, and outdoor activities. Themes include LEGO, engineering, makerspace, cooking, etc. No prior language experience required.

Berkeley Day Camp offers a fun, safe environment for children, featuring a variety of outdoor activities, sports, arts and games. Focused on fostering teamwork, creativity and personal growth. The camp provides an enriching experience for kids ages 5 to 13.

Luna Dance Camps welcome new and experienced dancers to explore dance creation and embodied expression. Theme-based camps guide curriculum and choreography, culminating in family sharings designed by the dancers themselves in a supportive, creative environment.

Yama Kids Yoga Camp introduces children ages 5-10 to yoga poses, meditation, and mindfulness, emphasizing kindness and self-awareness. Campers enjoy crafts, collaborative art, and active play in weeklong sessions from 9 am to 3 pm, with optional aftercare available.

MOCHA Camps are weeklong, immersive art adventures packed with hands-on projects, and creative exploration that help young artists grow skills and confidence. They also offer a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for middle schoolers ready to build skills and leadership through art.

Camp @ JCC East Bay is an intimate Jewish day camp with cultural experiences, swimming, music, art, field trips, friendships, and lots of outdoor nature based fun! Enjoy the traditional day camp or the Hebrew Immersive camp, Sababa!

Esther Hearts Art in North Berkeley offers engaging art programs for K-5 children, led by Esther Hilsenrad, a passionate educator with 20 years of experience. Small group camps inspire creativity through exploring mediums, self-expression, and learning from other artists.

Brick Tech offers STEM and Robotics Camps where campers build guided projects using custom LEGO® kits and curriculums. Through hands-on learning, they explore STEM and programming concepts in a safe, engaging environment that combines structured activities with creative play.

Campers at Brushstrokes will complete two projects each day, exploring clay hand-building and a variety of drawing and painting methods. They will also have free-time for crafting, playing games, reading books, and spending time outside.

Camp Gan Izzy Berkeley offers joyful summer days of Jewish pride, friendship, and fun. Kids enjoy sports, arts, exciting trips, swimming, hot lunches, and hands-on activities in a warm caring environment. Parents and campers love this camp!

Camp Kesher offers engaging activities based daily themes like "adventure", "nature", "art", "science" & "games" with a light integration of Jewish contexts and values. On Fridays, they celebrate Kabbalat Shabbat, inviting families to join the end of the day. All religions welcome! TWO WEEKS ONLY.

Join a summer adventure in the Play Garden! Whimsy Willow Alameda has seven fun themes to choose from and specialty Pottery/Mosaic.

Capoeira Arts Camp welcomes kids, 5–11, to explore the Afro-Brazilian martial and cultural arts through playful music and games. Campers build coordination, balance, stamina, and musical skills while developing confidence, creativity, and knowledge of the body in a dynamic, joyful, supportive environment. TWO WEEKS ONLY

EFBA Summer Camp offers children (3–11) and youth leaders (12-15) an immersive French experience filled with creativity and play. Through weekly themes, arts, and outings, campers build confidence and make friends during safe, engaging, and unforgettable summer days.

Hanabi Summer Camp is an active, Pokémon-themed program for ages 5–15 combining judo, Japanese language and culture, and creative activities. Campers stay busy with origami, painting, card trading, custom T-shirts, and lots of physical movement—often going home sweaty, singing, and smiling.

Outdoor Kids Camp is a small-group nature-based therapy summer camp let by licensed occupational therapists. They support children with anxiety, ADHD, autism and developmental differences through supported play, social connection, and outdoor fun!

The Busy Bee Summer Camp is STEAM-based camp blending indoor gym play, arts & crafts, beach time, science experiments, organized games, dance parties, and outdoor explorations. Kids make memories and build friendships while having fun! Week-long, single day, and half days available.

VDZ dance camps offer fun, energetic classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, and more. Dancers build skills, confidence, and friendships while enjoying creative movement, exciting choreography, and a supportive environment led by experienced instructors.