East Bay Summer Camp Guide

GrowFit’s renowned All-Sports Camp flagship program features 9 exciting games daily, from basketball to bubble soccer. Introducing a specialized LEGO®, Art, and Science Camps, giving kids the chance to explore creativity and dive into their passions!

Celebrating 27 summers of unplugged, outdoor fun in Tilden Park, this camp offers nature exploration, arts and crafts, food projects, games, and songs. Campers build friendships in 3-week sessions, with shorter options (2 days–2 weeks) available. Ages 5.25–10; Youth Leaders 11+. Begins 6/5.

Join Aventura Summer Camp at EBI where campers get interest-based, engaging, innovative and age-appropriate enriching activities in Spanish, STEAM, athletics, and global arts, led by outstanding faculty and industry partners. Each camp week is full of fun.

Summer Day Camp at Children’s Fairyland sparks creativity with themed camps for kids K-6. Campers explore storytelling, nature, arts, theatre, and play in a magical 10-acre park. New this year: Stop Motion camps for 9-11-year-olds, where campers bring their animated stories to life!

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!

A balance of indoor and outdoor activities, covering core subjects like literature, math, science, and music. With access to two spacious campuses, kids engage in play, movement, physical education, and mindfulness for a well-rounded experience. Need not be a Prospect Sierra student to attend.

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.

Legarza is an action-packed summer camp featuring basketball, all-sports, and exciting S.T.E.A.M. activities. Kids will stay active, learn new skills, and unleash their creativity in a fun, supportive environment perfect for making friends and creating unforgettable memories all summer long.

At The Lawrence, campers explore STEM through hands-on experiences in the Planetarium, Outdoor Nature Lab, Animal Discovery Zone, and 3D Theater. With an inquiry-based approach, they build confidence and curiosity as budding scientists, engineers, and astronomers in a dynamic learning environment.

Bay Area Discovery Museum Camp sparks curiosity through imaginative play and adventure. Children ages 3-8 explore STEAM projects, hidden grottos, and creative themes whether your kids dream of space travel, digging up ancient artifacts, or creating stories with puppets.

Camp JCAS cultivates curiosity and inspires creative expression through hands-on making, tinkering, and designing with small, weekly, thematic camps including carpentry, creative technology, painting, and comics. Campers work in a supportive environment with professional creatives on projects.

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.

Aurora School has Small Camps with Big Heart! Offering a week-long general camp Creators & Explorers, a month-long Theater Arts Camp, and week-long LEGO & Engineering Camps provided by TechKnowHow. Campers need not be Aurora students to attend.

The Young Artist Studio Program (YASP) at CCA San Francisco welcomes middle school students of all skill levels. This immersive, weeklong summer program offers hands-on experiences in art and design, spanning animation, fashion, photography, ceramics, illustration, jewelry, and more.

Golestan’s dual-language English and Persian summer camp offers hands-on activities for ages 6-18 in a nurturing outdoor setting. Campers explore cooking, mosaics, science, woodworking, textiles, and more, with fieldwork at Tilden Park and organic meals prepared daily by an in-house chef.

Camp Galileo offers an unforgettable summer of STEAM exploration, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Weekly sessions at 15+ NorCal locations. 9 am-3 pm + AM/PM extended care.

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

Mr. D's Music Club's award-winning performing arts camps combine singing, dancing, acting, and art with tons of fun! Kids build confidence, make friends, and enjoy games, talent shows, a pizza party, and a Friday performance. Discover one of Oakland's "best-kept secrets".

Brains & Motion combines hands-on STEAM activities, outdoor movement, collaborative play, and life skills for a unique camp experience. Campers build friendships, learn from mentors, and create lasting memories in an engaging and supportive environment.

RDS offers diverse camps for learning, growth, and play. Highlights include visits from the Oakland Zoo, an AI education program, and a mobile cave, providing unique and engaging experiences. Campers do not have to be Redwood Day students to attend.

iD Tech, a top-rated tech camp for 25 years, offers coding, game development, robotics, and more. Built around each student’s interests and goals, iD Tech is trusted by top universities and over a million parents as the best STEM learning experience.

PERSPECTIVES youth photography camp inspires students to photograph their world and tell stories. With close 1:1 instruction from a professional photographer, students learn manual settings and build confidence and connections through photography and adventure.

Accelerate your training with one of the Bay Area’s leading professional dance companies in a fun, challenging, and nurturing environment. Oakland Ballet’s Summer Academy will give dancers the tools to expand their technique with high caliber training and artistically enriching classes. TWO WEEKS ONLY.

Adventure Day Camp offers arts, crafts, field games, swimming, and recreational activities at the beautiful Claremont Club & Spa. Campers enjoy creativity, excitement, and discovery while making friends and memories in a fun, engaging, and educational summer experience.

El Cerrito Martial Arts Camp is the place for fun and being your best, for kids ages 4.5 - 12. Camp features Daily Jiu Jitsu Classes (no experience needed), kid approved themes, child safety, daily outdoor activities, arts & crafts, dodge ball, LEGO, games, and reading time.

St. Paul's camp offers a variety of activities on and off campus. Campers may choose camps such as theatre, basketball, art, daily excursions, games, and math. Need not be a student to attend.

UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design offers immersive summer programs for high school students to explore architecture and design. Through hands-on projects in 2D and 3D, participants discover their creative potential and consider how design could shape their future.

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!

For ages 7-11, Camp Brushstrokes offers a creative space for kids to explore artistic expression. Each day features two guided projects introducing techniques like wet clay building, pottery painting, multimedia sculptures, watercolor, and more, sparking imagination and creativity.

Camp Doodles is a project-based, hands-on STEAM camp emphasizing fun in maker and art labs designed to inspire creativity, plus plenty of outdoor time. New for summer 2025 is the Techs program, focusing on digital creating using Minecraft.

Claremont Kids' Tennis Camp offers expert instruction, drills, games, and match play for all skill levels. Led by certified professionals, campers develop fundamentals, refine technique, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

Promising a solid week of coding fun, kids, age +7, code throughout the week and then demo their creations. Programming languages/topics include: Scratch, Python, Roblox, HTML/CSS, Raspberry Pi, AI and Mobile Apps. Camps include daily hour of fun, outdoor activities (M-Th).

Jumpin' to Summer offers a 3-tiered program fostering relationships between Jr. Campers, Jr. Coaches, and Coaches. Activities include sports, LEGO building, art, lawn games, and hiking. Youth leadership begins at age 13 with paid opportunities for Jr. Coaches.

Girls Rock Math is an empowering, arts-based math camp where “Girl Power” rules. Unique themes that integrate art, games, songs, problem-solving and hands-on investigations capture a girls’ interest and imagination while building skills, confidence and a joy for math. In Kentfield.

Call of the Wild outdoor nature camps in Berkeley, Oakland, Cupertino, and Vacaville provide enrichment in biology, environmental science, animal rights, language arts, and nature-inspired art. Kids enjoy hikes in forests, nature exploration, storytelling, reading, journal writing, and games.

Soccer Stars offers 2 camps: Soccer & Art Camp combines soccer fun with creative projects, themed days, and a dance party. Adidas x Soccer Stars Camp provides elite training inspired by top Adidas-sponsored clubs, helping young athletes sharpen skills and elevate their game.

3DMAKERCAMP Oakland engages kids 5-14 in STEM and maker-focused workshops, including 3D printing, laser cutting, LEGO robotics, and woodworking. Campers develop creativity, teamwork, and technical skills in a supportive environment, making for a fun and transformative summer learning experience.

MOCHA summer camps offer weeklong creative art immersive experience. Explore different weekly themes to inspire your little artist.

Walden’s Summer Camp fosters friendships and community through imaginative play and adventure. Campers explore themed weeks, engage creatively, and enjoy Walden’s beautiful campus, creating a supportive environment where kids can connect, grow, and have fun together.

Looking for summer fun? Berkeley Rep’s got you covered. Create an original play, musical, or film, perform on Berkeley Rep’s stage, and learn from award-winning professional artists. Camps offered for students grades 1-12. All experience levels welcome!

Creativity Camp empowers kids to explore art freely with diverse materials and self-paced projects. Campers enjoy outdoor play, fun games, and group artmaking in a supportive environment that nurtures creativity and expression.

Shawl-Anderson Dance Center fosters engaged learning through creative exploration and rigorous training in a welcoming community. Summer weeklong day camps for ages 5-18 offer a variety of dance styles, providing students with a supportive space to grow, create, and move.

Wild Ones Art Camp combines outdoor adventure with artistic creativity in the East Bay parks. Campers explore nature through hiking, games, and hands-on art projects, fostering inspiration and learning in the great outdoors. It’s a summer of fun, discovery, and unforgettable experiences.

Circus Summer Camps offer an exciting opportunity for kids to explore the magic of circus arts. A week full of of flying, bouncing, flipping, juggling, and clowning. Kids build confidence, strength, and teamwork skills in a creative and supportive environment.

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

Middle and high schoolers can choose from 20+ programs on Branson’s Marin campus, working with expert teachers and coaches. Participants build academic, artistic, or athletic skills while connecting with peers from across the Bay Area in a supportive, engaging environment.

Le Camp d'Été, an extension of Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, offers a dynamic French immersion camp for Preschool to rising G6 students—no prior French required. With arts, music, STEM, sports, and cultural exploration, campers build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through engaging partnerships and activities. Need not be an EB student to attend.

Gaia Guides in Alameda offers enriching full-day and half-day summer camps for ages 6-14. Campers enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, and exploring marine life. Campers develop eco-stewardship through hands-on adventures in nature. Formerly Adventures 4 Kidz.

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.

Students can explore enriching courses like photography, 3D printing, gardening, creative writing, Spanish, math, debate, and drama, along with sports such as basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. Held on O’Dowd’s friendly campus, open to all students.

Sparkologie Camp sparks creativity with art, design, and STEM activities. Weekly themes like "Tinkering & 3D Printing" and "Fashion Design" engage campers in hands-on projects, expressive art, and immersive learning, fostering fun and inspiration through captivating experiences.

The ultimate multi-sport camp in Oakland for kids ages 5-11. Beginner and more experienced players welcome to explore tennis, soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, dodgeball, floor hockey, capture the flag in a non-competitive, progressive, and FUN environment.

Seele Stars sing, dance, & act as they develop skills/friendships each summer! Taught by a credentialed teacher, we are continuing to commit to safe, fun learning via musical theater. Each weeklong camp is different & ends with a performance for families.

Camp Community Arts offers creative art camp experiences for students ages 4-18. Camp offerings include Artist Studio for ages 4-14, Theater Camp, and Specialized Art Camps for all to explore. Half-day and full-day options are available.

The FAD PAD is a wonderful, creative, safe, magical outdoor space for fun, art, drama, cooking, storytelling, cooperative games, fabric crafts, Fairylore and Starwitz (Harry Potter). 4-8 students, K-5th. Hammock, swings, tree to climb, and gardens to explore!

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 age 5 to 13.

Flip into fun with gymnastics, crafts, games, dance, and outdoor play for rising 1st–3rd graders (ages 6-8) at all skill levels. Park Gymnastics Camp balances creativity, skill-building, and fun in an engaging environment. Join the Summer Cartwheel Crew.

Cole Arts Camp offers an immersive arts experience with drama, dance, drumming, puppetry, storytelling, and arts and crafts. Each week ends with a fun and relaxed variety show for family and friends.

Let’s get outside! Join KIDS for the BAY for a fun-filled summer of hands-on science and nature exploration in the outdoors. Campers investigate unique ecosystems, make discoveries at creek, bay and ocean habitats, and become inspired Environmentalists! CIT opportunities, grade 6+

Sees the Day is committed to helping children develop respect and appreciation for each other and the natural world. Activities include nature awareness, storytelling, improv, music, imaginative play, cooperative games, beading, fairy house/fort building, gratitude circles, and classic summertime fun! Offered 6/9-27; 7/7-8/22.

Sticky Art Lab offers themed art-based maker camps throughout the summer, focusing on reuse, upcycling, and sustainability. With daily structured teaching and free-build sessions, campers explore creative projects like clay, comics, puppetry, painting, sewing, and woodworking with different lead artists each week.

CAMP 510 is a multi-media art camp for K-8, featuring origami, weaving, comics, and circus. Fabulous teaching artists foster confidence & creativity in young makers. Youth leadership program available for ages 12+. Unleash your child's creativity this summer!

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.

The STEM Collective is NOT your average camp. This is a truly hands-on, applied knowledge camp that offers woodworking, robotics, chemistry, cooking, video editing, kidpreneur, etc. camps. Skills will be learned and knowledge will be applied.

Berkeley Playhouse offers 1-, 2-, and 3-week summer day camps packed with musical theater fun. Camps include story-based sessions inspired by musicals and movies and a Triple Threat camp to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills.

Esther Hearts Art in North Berkeley offers small-group art camps for K-5 children. Led by Ms. Esther, a passionate teacher with 22 years of experience, camps feature three art sessions, outdoor breaks, and a fun, supportive environment. Conveniently located near North Berkeley BART.

Girls Summer Program focuses on cultivating curiosity, building community, and empowering girls to express themselves authentically through art, STEAM, and sports. Week-long activities are thoughtfully designed to serve all learning styles in the magic of an all-girls environment.

This award-winning summer art camp on Solano Avenue in Berkeley provides materials and small group sessions (12-15 students). Campers create freely, developing problem-solving skills, confidence, and self-expression in a supportive, judgment-free environment that emphasizes exploration over perfection.

ELEVATE Golf Academy Camps provide top-tier golf instruction, fun games, and outdoor activities for ages 6-18. Beginners and experienced players build confidence, develop friendships, and enjoy team challenges in a supportive environment. It’s an unforgettable experience.

Creative, project-based camps combine fundamental skills with imagination to engage with the music that is in our lives every day. Join in and make music: compose a masterpiece, record an album, and build custom instruments! TWO WEEKS ONLY. 🎶

Urban Adventure Camps offer a unique experience with daily field trips to top Bay Area destinations. Campers travel by public transportation, building knowledge and confidence while exploring the city. It’s an exciting way to discover new places and develop important life skills.

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.

Bay Area Soccer Academy Summer Camps in Oakland help kids build skills, confidence, and a love for the game in a supportive environment. Great for beginners and experienced players alike, with fun, development-focused training for all levels.

Creative Community is an outdoor, camper-led exploration program at the Alameda shoreline. Activities include community building, collaborative arts, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional learning, all in a small-group setting that fosters curiosity, creativity, and meaningful connections.

Camp @ JCC East Bay provides a relaxed Jewish day camp experience featuring cultural celebrations, swimming, field trips, and specialist-led activities. Summer 2025 offerings include Traditional Day Camp, a new Art Camp, and an exciting Hebrew Immersion Camp.

ATDP offers challenging courses for highly motivated scholars. Join our community of learners in exploring academic passions. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held at Washington Elementary in Point Richmond and Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) at the UC Berkeley campus and online. Apply early!

Learn to Row this summer with BHS Crew! ~ No prior experience necessary ~ A great introduction to rowing, this camp will focus on development basic rowing skills using ergs, the 16-person training barge, and 8-person racing shells. Ages 12+

Hanabi Summer Camp blends judo, Japanese language, culture, and creative fun for ages 5-15. Campers enjoy activities like origami, painting, Pokémon card trading, and custom-themed T-shirts, all in a supportive environment focused on respect, learning, and lasting memories.

These camps are designated for ages 5-13, all genders, and all skill levels welcome. Youth progress their skateboarding through discussion and practice of life themes such as self-confidence, humility, and the power of determination. Kids have the opportunity to make friends, have fun, and learn new things!

At Reel Stories, young women and gender-expansive youth learn the craft of filmmaking, sharpen their media literacy, make industry connections, and create films that represent themselves and inspire others. Join this summer to share your stories, your audience is waiting!

campCDS offers a summer of adventure in San Francisco! Grades 1-5 explore the city's neighborhoods, history, and culture, while preschoolers and kindergarteners learn through play in the farm, garden, and rooftop playground at CDS.

The ArtRoom offers Fine Art camps for ages 5-12, Wheel & Clay camps for ages 7+, and Teen Intensives in painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. Conveniently walkable from Lafayette BART, with half- and full-day options available.

Culinary Artistas’ summer camp immerses kids in hands-on cooking, exploring multicultural recipes while developing motor skills and STEAM concepts. Campers build confidence, independence, and an appreciation for food, culture, and the environment in a fun, creative setting.

Words in the Wild Summer Day Camp nurtures a love of reading and writing through garden science, art, and games. Campers explore parks and gardens, honing inquiry skills as they observe, document, and connect language with nature. 1:1 tutoring is also available.

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.

OmniKids Summer Camp combines Latin and Ballroom dance with yoga, mindfulness, creative movement, and social skills games. Campers build confidence, creativity, and connections through self-expression, teamwork, and the joy of movement in a playful, transformative, and fun week. ONE WEEK ONLY.

Outdoor Kids OT Summer Camps blend nature, peer play, and self-awareness strategies to support rapid progress on therapy goals. Led by an occupational therapist, campers enjoy group games, tree climbing, fort building, scavenger hunts, water play, creative projects, and plenty of free play!

Luna Dance Summer Camps welcome new and experienced dancers to explore movement, dance creation, and self-expression while making new friends. Full-day camps engage ages 8-15 in choreography, improvisation, and community-building, while half-day camps for ages 5-7 offer imaginative dance play.

The Berkeley Chess School offers chess instruction for all levels. Campers build skills, make friends, and enjoy tournament play, arts and crafts, and outdoor games in a well-equipped playground. A perfect mix of strategy, challenge, and fun!

Expect an exciting summer of Chinese language, hands-on STEM innovation labs, and trips to OMCA for California art, history and science. Affordable full-day camp, conveniently located near 12th Street BART. 7-week session.

OBL invites kids ages 5–10 to think, feel, and create like artists in intimate, joyful Studio Art Camps. Each session nurtures self-expression through hands-on artmaking. All supplies, hearty snacks, and healthy lunches are included!

FREE 3-week program activates young brains and bodies with Arts, nature, and community.

FREE 5-week program designed for students who have limited access to summer enrichment. This summer program ignites a love of learning and prepares students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond.

FREE 2-week music camp with singing, musicianship, dancing and games culminating in a community concert.

James Kenney Discovery Camp, Live Oak Adventurers Camp, or Frances Albrier Arts Camp. Swimming once per week.

Gan Izzy is a Jewish camp with traditional camp activities, swimming, and field trips. Lunch included. Space is limited.

Drawing, painting, ceramics, field trips.

Animal Camp in Oakland and Dublin.

Themed summer camp experience with indoor/outdoor fun & weekly field trip.

Themed summer camp experience. Includes swimming, field trips, and meals.