East Bay Summer Camp Guide (2020)

Early June camps cancelled. Each day at Sarah's Science Camp, kids make and take home a fun science project while exploring important science topics ranging from physics to chemistry and beyond. Camp also includes swimming, hiking, music, art, and active games. For children 4 and up. CIT program begins at age 11.

Campers, age 3-12, will receive gymnastics instruction from the highly-skilled coaches through all the Olympic events: uneven bars, parallel bars, balance beam, floor & vault. Afternoons are spent fine tuning skills, participating in activity stations, and enjoying in ample free time.

With a focus on the health and safety of campers and staff, Avid4 has adapted summer programs to dramatically reduce large group contact. Small Group Outdoor Adventures (Pre K - 7th), Camp at Home (1st – 5th), and weeklong online sessions.

Limited to 5 campers (children of essential workers, please)! Campers make and learn through hands-on chemistry experiments, art projects, and engineering to experience the joy of STEAM. Daily visits to the Alice Waters' Edible School Yard will enrich our understanding that science is everywhere.

8 students per class. Future-forward programming and design camp lets campers build skills in Holographic AR coding, digital art, game design, 3D modeling, and AI. Students aged 5-18 with all level of computer skills enjoy small classes. Locations in Berkeley, Fremont, and San Ramon.

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Early weeks will be online with in-person camps scheduled for mid-summer. EBI summer fun campers, Pre-K to 4th grade, tackle enriching activities in Spanish, STEAM, sports, and the arts led by outstanding faculty and industry partners. Camp schedule was designed for busy families with 7 weekly camps and extended care options.

June camps are online; working on approval for July openings. Since 2003, PlanetBravo’s Techno-tainment camp has inspired tens of thousands of tech-hungry students in Grades 2-9 to develop their creative and curious minds through project-based learning, at a fraction of the cost of other technology camps.

On-site STEM, Arts and Sports camps begin on June 15th. Online option, too. KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps provide the perfect opportunity to gain valuable skills that last a lifetime. From coding and robotics to web design, digital arts, and basketball, KidzToPros will help ignite your child’s creativity and passion.

Registration currently on hold. YMCA Camp spends 2-3 days each week on site rotating through enrichment activities, swimming, and off site or “field trip” days visiting local attractions such as amusement parks, water parks, fun centers, science centers and museums.

Registration currently on hold. At Camp Bladium summer camp, campers experience a variety of games and activities like rock climbing, inflatables, basketball, dodgeball, kickball, arts and crafts, NERF, laser tag, LEGO, and inflatable water slides for an adventure kids are sure to love. Ages 5-14.

Scheduled to begin in July. Dancers, age 7 and up, can grow as dancers and artists at Oakland Ballet Company’s summer dance intensive. Daily classes in ballet, pointe, conditioning, repertoire and choreography are taught by OBC’s professional dancers and guest faculty.

Camp Gan Israel ("Gan Izzy") provides children from diverse Jewish backgrounds with joy and love for the outdoors with field trips, fishing, swimming, gardening, arts and crafts, sports, science, challah baking, and overnights. Shuttle available from N. Berkeley BART.

Join BBT’s exceptional faculty for a Summer Ballet Camp experience designed to share the joy of ballet with young dancers in a positive, focused environment. Camp for ages 2 to 18. Dancers learn ballet technique, dance history, hip hop, and jazz.

Onsite Summer Camps new weeks in July and August. Online option starts in June. Firecracker is for curious and challenge-loving kids. Small class sizes and excellent instructors develop kids' love for math and boosts their confidence. Topics include number theory, combinatorics, probability, and logic. Daily math games, magic tricks, paradoxes.

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No June camps, in-person camp expected to begin in July. 24-7 soccer camps have an emphasis on skill development, building of personal goals, leadership and sportsmanship. Choose a program based on your player’s skill level and goals: Fun Camp, Elite Training Camp or Goalkeeper Training Camp.

Trackers award-winning summer camps offer authentic wilderness skills woven into real adventures. Learn fishing, farming, or homesteading; practice stealth, archery, and woodcarving; or join an epic story of secret agents, ninjas, or wizards. Grades PreK-12. After camp available.

Adventure Day Camp is a traditional day camp for children ages 3-14. Children gain confidence arts, sports, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, tennis, horseback riding, archery, climbing, drama, music, hiking, biking, overnight campout, and more. Now employing CDC-recommended modifications to keep campers and staff safe.

June camps will be online. Decision for July/August to come at later date. Come sing, dance, and play at Berkeley Playhouse’s award-winning summer program. Choose from camp themes inspired by popular titles, plus skill-building classes. Before and after care available.

Smaller camp sizes with increased hygeine measures. This popular Mandarin immersion summer camp works for new language learners and native/bilingual speakers alike. Students are exposed to Chinese culture through engaging hands-on, experiential activities. Shu Ren offers both an early childhood (ages 2-4) and a kindergarten-grade 3 camp.

Crowden offers fun and inspiring music camps for ages five and up at all levels of musical experience. Try Instrument Discovery Camp, Summer Strings, Piano Partners, or Young Musicians Chamber Academy. Music camps include games and outdoor play.

Soccer Shots Camps include soccer games as well as a variety of other age-appropriate activities such as team building exercises, crafts and literature. 2020 Olympic-themed Summer Camp to develop soccer skills, character, and creativity while having fun and being active.

Modified group sizes and hygiene standards this summer. The purr-fect fit for campers who are passionate about pets and want to make a difference for shelter animals -- with safety standards in mind. Animal camp is both educational and fun! Hands-on activities, animal interactions, pet-themed games, and take-home crafts. Oakland & Dublin.

Registrations suspended. Award-winning week-long camp allows children to experience the joy of performance and play through Improv, story building, dance and song. Teen camp is 3-weeks long and culminates in a full length production.

Gaia Girls Passages provides an intergenerational community that fosters a connection to the natural world, builds confidence, voice, leadership, and supports female-identified youth through the changes from childhood to young adulthood. Summer camp available for grades 2-5. ONE WEEK ONLY

June camps are online, July camps may be in-person. Promising a solid week of coding fun, kids, age 8+, code throughout the week and then demo their creations. Programming languages/topics include: Scratch/Snap!, Python, HTML/CSS, Raspberry Pi, Artificial Intelligence and Mobile App Development. Camps include daily hour of outdoor activities.

June camps cancelled. July/August are in the plans. One-stop camp for non-stop fun. LEGO, Ninja Warrior, parkour, gymnastics, sports, science, art, scavenger hunts, and two-week sports and theater camp that ends with a mini-performance by the campers.

Discover the outdoors at Lafayette Reservoir. Campers, ages 4 -16, enjoy the wonders of swimming, fishing, hiking, boating, horseback riding, sports, crafts, and lots more. Free extended care and transportation to Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, East Bay Neighborhoods.

Calling all young engineers, astronauts, explorers, makers, and problem solvers. Young explorers, ages 6-11, will investigate the Earth, outer space, and beyond through hands-on science, art, and play. Campers examine the universe, conduct experiments, and adventure outdoors.

JCAS campers are encouraged to get creative and delve into their imaginations. Weekly themes include printmaking, comics, robots, carpentry, and ceramics. Camps are small, supportive environments facilitated by practicing artists and craftspeople right on Lake Merritt.

An ALL-DAY camp that combines EVERYTHING children love and the FREEDOM to create their own daily schedule! In a world free from technology, judgments and expectations, they encourage campers to try EVERYTHING: discover new interests, build skills, and make friends!

Summer Art Camp at the Richmond Art Center gives young artists, ages 5-16, an exciting immersion in visual art and to engage in the art making process. Daily projects include drawing, painting, printmaking, textile arts and sculpture.

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Limited to 12 students per location. Cooking Round the World camp immerses a child in a cooking and cultural exploration with recipes, folktales, international games, and learn to think critically about the foods we just cooked.

Sees the Day is committed to instilling in children a respect and appreciation for each other and the natural world. Activities include: Ecological educators and performers, storytelling, beading, fairy houses, gratitude circles, cooperative games, imaginative play, and classic summertime fun!

Berkeley cancelled. In-person SF happening. Always Learning and Growing Outdoor Nature camp gives kids the chance to be kids and explore the outdoors. Small group hiking adventures plus kids choice of activities including nature journals, games, art, wildlife identification and fairy house making.

June camps cancelled. Coach Ben and his staff are offering a variety of baseball camps for fun and skill building. Players are rewarded for giving positive reinforcement to each other in both competitive and non-competitive games and drills. A team atmosphere is maintained at all times.

Much smaller group sizes, and specific hygiene and wellness practices. BFS is offering small group Community Connection Camps to help children emotionally process their experiences through art, play, and nature connection, under the open sky. More details on website. June camps cancelled, camp starts 7/13.

Hope to begin in July. Urban Adventure Camps is unique field trip day camp for campers age 8-15. Each day groups visit the Bay Area’s best museums, parks, galleries, science centers, activities, and attractions. Public transportation is used to explore and teach campers local navigation.

This 4-day handwriting camp keeps learning fun. Curriculum-based activities improve upper body strength, posture, and fine motor skills to create a strong foundation for writing and self-confidence. Campers have free play at Swings and Wings for sensory-motor integration.

Updated cleaning routines, smaller group sizes, physical distancing strategies, and health screenings in place. Su Yun's provides fun and engaging hands-on summer camps that blend STEM topics, Mandarin language, and outdoor activities. Themes include LEGO, food science, engineering, cooking, makerspace, arts & crafts, etc. No prior language experience required.

Additional health and safety measures to be expected. One Generation Camp is an outdoor music and dance camp in Tilden park featuring West African hand drumming and dance, Brazilian Capoeira, Storytelling, Yoga and other forms of movement. One Generation focuses on teaching kindness through the arts and building community.

In-person camps scheduled for July with many new safety measures. The Crucible has unique camps for exploring industrial art and getting hands-on in blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, glass blowing, jewelry, and more. Students apply what they’ve learned – creative problem solving, scientific principles, and teamwork – at school and beyond. Ages 8 to 18.

The earliest potential start date would be in July. At Steve & Kate’s, kids try, fail, and learn on their own - because when you trust kids, they trust themselves. Offering a media lab, sewing salon, bakery, karaoke, outdoor recreation, lunch & snacks, and so much more!

June camps cancelled. Ever wanted to try crew? Established in 1974, the Oakland Strokes Rowing Club teaches basic technique, boat handling, and fitness in a fun environment. No previous rowing experience necessary. Open to anyone entering 6th - 12th.

In case of a full Coronavirus outbreak, they will shift summer camp online. Middle and high school students can learn Artificial intelligence (AI) in 3 weeks with zero prior coding experience: campers make real AI products people can use, tour top tech companies, and talk with top AI practitioners. Applications due: 6/15.

East Bay Waldorf School camp gives your child the freedom to tap into their creative spirit and cultivate a deeper love of learning. Campers play games; sing and play music; cook and bake; explore the arts; and lots more. No experience with Waldorf needed.

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Doodle is a project-based, hands-on maker camp that emphasizes creativity with plenty of outdoor time. There is something to inspire every child. Doodle Spark Program for 1st - 5th graders and Primo Program for Kindergarten and under.

Four-week session of in-person camp starts July 6. At JCC camp, children get messy, act silly, sing, dance, and explore with a focus on building friendships and expanding interests. Camp celebrates community-based Jewish values, and welcomes campers of all backgrounds.

Kinetic Arts Center's circus camps build strength and style. Aspiring circus performers walk on stilts and build confidence in a giant obstacle courses. New aerialists learn aerial hoop, trapeze, and tissue while experienced aerialists are challenged to learn advanced tricks.

In-person camps are in wait-and-see mode for now. "The Show Must Go Online" available. Seele Stars offers performing arts summer camps taught by a credentialed/master’s degree teacher. Join in to learn, sing, dance, and act each week. The end of this fun experience results in a themed showcase performance highlighting student learning.

Learn to be a real Ninja Warrior. Experienced trainers teach students how to do iconic obstacles like the Warped Wall and Quad Steps. They’ll learn new parkour skills each day, then on Friday put it all together with course runs/competitions.

East Bay Kidz Math Camp is a fun 3-week investigation into mathematics with a hands-on approach to learning. Focuses on key math building blocks and developing math confidence, along with engaging game-based indoor and outdoor activities.

Online camps plus in-person in El Cerrito in July. Dream it, build it, wreck it, and repeat in LEGO-inspired engineering Summer camps. Engineer interesting projects, think critically, and work collaboratively while learning STEM concepts. Camps include over 20,000 LEGO pieces including Star Wars, Minecraft, and Robotics.