Our small team builds this camp guide by hand to help parents compare costs, weeks, and locations around the East Bay. Presenting 510families’ insanely useful guide to summer camps in and around Oakland & Berkeley (psst, find Overnight Camps, Day Camps A to Z, and youth leadership positions, too). Please note that all camps with logos are paid sponsors.
Find the Best Summer Camps for East Bay Kids
At Camp Galileo, every week is a unique adventure full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun like silly skits and face painting for K-10th graders. Extended care 8am–6pm.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $540 per week. Multi-week discounts apply.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, Fremont, Oakland, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, Walnut Creek / Concord, SF / Marin, East Bay (Other)
100% unplugged and outdoors. Kids enjoy nature exploration, arts & crafts, food projects, games, songs and special surprises in Tilden Park! 3-week sessions with same kids and staff, with some 3 day to 2-week options. Campers ages 5.25-10. Youth Leaders 11+.
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Price: $648+ per week with financial aid available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Berkeley
Join Aventura Summer Camp at EBI where campers get interest-based, engaging, innovative and age-appropriate enriching activities in Spanish, STEM, athletics, and global arts, led by outstanding faculty and industry partners. Each camp week is full of fun.
Hours: 8:45 am to 3 pm with extended care options for PK-4th grade campers
Price: $515 per week
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Camp Offered: Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Emeryville, Oakland
Prospect Sierra welcomes your children to a memorable, dynamic and engaging Summer Program! With each class led by our PS year round teachers, campers will be exposed to multiple subjects in the most creative ways!
Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
Price: Ranges from $375 to $475 per week; early bird pricing TBA
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: El Cerrito
Go Girls! empowers girls & gender-expansive youth to take center stage. With the Go Girls! Culture Code; theater, expressive art, music, dance, and media, campers practice brave and bold choices in their lives and communities. Performances are driven by their voice and creativity.
Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm
Price: $1199 per 2 week session. Earlybird discount available. 50% non-refundable deposit required at registration.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Locations: Oakland
First-timers and seasoned soccer players alike will love this camp. Run by professional coaches, camps emphasize fun and skill development while building leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship. Choose from recreational, competitive technical training, or goalkeeper training. Adaptive learning soccer also available.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Half day options available until 11:30
Price: $449 per week of full-day camp | $305 per week of half-day camp | $279-$385 per week for Technical Training Camps Save 20% with discount code 510Summer2024 (code can not be used for camps registered through PRD)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Alameda, Castro Valley, Hayward, Oakland, Piedmont
Set at the picturesque Bay Area Discovery Museum, educators are dedicated to sparking curiosity. Your child will be the creator of their own magical stories, with endless possibilities for fun and discovery. Camp is a treasure trove of imaginative play and epic adventures.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm | 3 year olds have 2-week sessions of half days from 9 am to 1 pm
Price: $600 per week; $125 for extended care | For 3YO, $900 per 2-week session of half days
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: SF / Marin
Explore, discover, and invent at UC Berkeley's public science center. Campers from 1st-6th grades delve into astronomy, biology, and engineering, while enjoying the Animal Discovery Zone, Planetarium, and everything else at The Lawrence Hall of Science.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $1395 for two weeks
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
Let your students dive into an amazing summer adventure at Brains & Motion Summer Camps in the Bay Area. Explore a range of STEM, Arts & Sports camps for grades K-8. Learning is fun and possibilities are boundless.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: Starting at $432 per week Save $50 with code 510FAM. Valid thru end of summer 2024
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, SF / Marin
Campers learn Mandarin through the lens of inquiry with hands-on activities that explore scientific discoveries, visual and culinary art from around the world. Camp is designed for all levels of Mandarin language learners, even beginners. In Berkeley & San Jose.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Price: $500-$550 per week based on 2-week sessions
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
Math camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Instructions employ math games, projects, and magic tricks, sparking kids’ interest in math and boosting their skills and confidence. Morning classes are followed by fun activities in the afternoon.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm | Half day: 9 am - 12:30 pm
Price: $525 per week, $120 per day. $325 per week of half-day, $75 drop-in. Discounts for multiple weeks or siblings. Save $50 with code 510FamiliesSum24. Expires 6/30/24
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Oakland, Piedmont, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, SF / Marin
Spend summer days learning about nature and having fun at the unique day camps at Lindsay Wildlife Experience! Engage in a blend of indoor and outdoor adventures, encompassing nature hikes, music, games, crafts, and live animal encounters throughout camp.
Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm or 9 am to 12:30 pm for half day
Price: $675 per week for non-members ($600 for LWE members) | Half day is $350 per week ($300 for LWE members) Save $10 with code SAVE10. Expires 4/1/24
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Walnut Creek / Concord
Mr. D's Music Club's multi-award-winning summer camps offer high-energy days of singing, dancing, acting, art, fun, and friends. Camp includes picnic lunches, games, talent shows, pizza lunch, and a Friday performance for friends & family. Discover one of Oakland's "best-kept secrets".
Hours: 9 am - 3:30 pm
Price: $525 per week. Sibling and Multi-Camp Discounts Available Use code 510FamiliesCamp2024 to save $25 on each purchased camp week. Expires 4/30/24.
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Oakland
RDS offers a personalized continued learning experience to all campers with a wide range of traditional day camps and small group specialty camps like inventors, animals, STEM, sports, and arts. Campers do not have to be Redwood Day students to attend.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm (after camp care available)
Price: Varies based on program from $550-$625 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Oakland
Camp JCAS cultivates curiosity and inspires creative expression through hands-on making, tinkering, and designing with small, weekly, thematic camps including carpentry, painting, comics, stop-motion animation, and ecology. Campers work in a supportive environment with professional artists and makers.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $425 - $625 per week on a sliding scale | $1100 to $1300 for 2-week carpentry camp
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Oakland
iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more.
Hours: 9 am to 4:30 except Friday is early pick-up
Price: Starting at $1,149 per week (payment plan available)
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Berkeley, SF / Marin
3 distinct CCA studio programs for middle & high school students include animation, architecture, ceramics, comics, drawing, graphic design, fashion, film, illustration, industrial design, interior design, jewelry-making, metal arts, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, screenprinting, and sculpture.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $650 per week (middle school program). $2100 per 2-week, or $4200 per 4-week session (high school program)
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: SF / Marin
Le Camp d'Été is a French immersion camp serving children ages 3-11. No prior French is necessary. They offer a variety of fun activities including art, cooking, music, sports, field trips and Friday FunDay.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $505 per week. Earlybird savings 3/15
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
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).
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $749 per week. Some shorter sessions available. Earlybird discounts before 1/31/24.
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
St. Paul's Summer Camp staff has a love and understanding of children, excellent communication skills, buckets of enthusiasm, and serious creativity! Families choose from a variety of classic on-campus activities or engage in day trips by bicycle or using private transportation. CIT roles grade 7+
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $625 per week Save 40% on camps the week of July 1, 8, 15, & 22
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Oakland
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of award-winning summer camps, sports and outdoor activities, including swimming, sailing, windsurfing, skateboarding, gymnastics, martial arts, rock climbing for ages 4-17. Drop-ins, 1- and 2-week sessions, extended care. Youth leadership opportunities age 13+
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with extended care and half-days in some programs
Price: Varies; 1-week camps from $582; 2-week camps from $813; daily drop-in if space permits. Financial aid available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Albany / Kensington, Berkeley
Experience this fun-filled camp for kids aged 4-12 with 9 daily sports and games, from basketball to bubble soccer in a socially safe environment where traditional and innovative games bring joy. Sign up for your child's opportunity to shine and grow! Youth leadership program begins at age 13.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $440/ week or $98/day
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Berkeley, Walnut Creek / Concord, East Bay (Other)
Outdoor nature camps where K-5th graders connect with nature, hike, explore, read, write, create nature-inspired art, make friends, and play in Berkeley and Oakland forests. Theme weeks: Enchanted Forest Reading, Enchanted Forest Art, Enchanted Vegan Nature, and Enchanted Forest Writing.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $607.35 for five days. Discounts: early bird, sibling, refer a friend, scholarships
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley, Oakland
Adventure day campers will return home happy and fulfilled from a day full of creativity, excitement, and discovery. A day in camp will consist of arts & crafts, swimming in the Claremont pools, field games, and recreational activities. Youth leadership 11+
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $750 per week for non-members | $650 for members | Discounts apply for multi-week enrollments
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19
Locations: Berkeley, Oakland
Kids LOVE these mash-up camps - making your own squishies, playing music together, doing science, cooking, and dancing. With a low teacher to student ratio, engaging themes, small camp size, and lots of physical activity, try something new.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $595 per week. Sibling discount of 10%
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Alameda
CAMP 510 is a multi-media art day camp for grades K-8. Fabulous teaching artists strive to cultivate confident & creative young makers. Youth leadership program available for ages 12+
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $480 per week Save $25 with code 510SUMMER. Does not expire.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
MOCHA Art Camps are innovative hands-on arts activities for children and youth, ages 5-12. Campers are immersed in thematic artistic mediums within a structured environment while being free to test the limits of their imagination.
Hours: 8 am to 3:30 pm
Price: $450 per week or $360 for 4-Day Camps
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Oakland
Camp Reel Stories is a filmmaking camp for teen girls and gender-expansive youth. Campers work together in teams to write, film, and edit their own films using industry standard technology with support from professional filmmakers. TWO WEEKS ONLY
Hours: 9:30 am to 3 pm
Price: $1,200 for 2-week session. Save $100 before 3/31/24
Grades: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24
Locations: Oakland
Cartooning and Creativity Camps combine imagination with skill building. All skills levels are welcome. Cara has over 15 years of experience teaching. She encourages students to create their own stories, explore materials, and find their unique voice and artistic talent. Student testimonial “Comics Camp is the definition of fun!”
Hours: 10 am to noon
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Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Berkeley, Piedmont
Future Star Baseball summer camps invite players of all ability level to expert instruction and play lots of fun games. Campers will come home happy and exhausted as they improve baseball skills. Ages 5 to 13.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $420 per week, multi week discounts available Save 10% percent off one week of camp with code 510. Offer does not expire.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Oakland, Piedmont
Reel Stories Boot Camp is a beginner filmmaking camp for girls and gender expansive youth. Campers will write, film, and edit their own movies using easy to access technology and screen their final films at a local Bay Area theater! ONE WEEK ONLY
Hours: 9 am to 2 pm
Price: $600 tuition per week. Save $50 before 3/31/24
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3
Locations: Oakland
STEM-focused 3DMAKERCAMP allows kids 5-14 to design and create with 3D printers and laser cutters, build LEGO robots, and enjoy sports. Professional instructors lead a perfect blend of learning, adventure, and fun. Enroll now for a memorable summer.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $600 per week for 1- and 2-week sessions Save $25 with code 510FAM
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Oakland
Armada Swim & Adventure Camp is open to 6-12 year olds who love swimming and the outdoors. Also suitable for competitive swimmers who are seeking additional development on stroke techniques and training. Fridays include fun outings. CITs age 13-14.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $525 per week. $475 for Albany Armada Swimmers
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Locations: Albany / Kensington
Eco-conscious and soul conscious cooking classes utilizing farm fresh ingredients, yoga, and mindfulness. They use healthy locally sourced organic ingredients to teach children to make simple, delicious, and nutritious meals. Campers learn knife skills and culinary fundamentals.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $475 per week + $200 materials fee
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Berkeley, Walnut Creek / Concord
Camp Doodles is a project-based, hands-on STEAM camp. The philosophy emphasizes fun in maker and art labs to encourage creativity, coupled with plenty of outdoor time. Spark Program for 1st - 5th graders + Primo Program for PreK - Kindergarten. Youth leadership 6th grade+
Hours: 9 am to 3:45 pm | half day from 9 am to 1 pm
Price: $489 per week or $449 for half-day week.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, Walnut Creek / Concord, SF / Marin
Join Legarza Camp for an unbeatable summer of fun and fundamentals. With a diverse offering of sports and STEAM programs, there is something for every kid. Enjoy theme days, level up with the best coaches, and make new forever friends.
Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm | half-days from 9 am to noon or 12:45 to 3:30 pm (extended care until 5pm)
Price: $425 per week | $225-$235 per week of half-days Save 10% with code 510FAM
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Fremont, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, SF / Marin
Through world music and dance campers explore world cultures, build community and develop kindness all in the great outdoors! Offering West African Dance and Hand Drumming, Cuban Dance, Body Percussion, Brazilian Capoeira, and hiking for ages 5-10. Jr CIT program starts at age 13. (Neurodivergent Week: July 22)
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $550 per week, $1,100 per 2-week session. Earlybird and sibling discounts available. Save 20% with code 510families
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Berkeley
The ultimate multi-sport camp in the Bay Area 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.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
Price: $475 per week or $275 per week of half-days | $105 per day drop-in | $65 per day drop-in half day
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Oakland, Piedmont, SF / Marin
An award-winning art camp, Dancing Paintbrush demonstrates a variety of techniques and hosts special guests to nurture artistic development; provides lessons to spark the creative process; and encourages individual exploration of personal interests, working together, and sharing ideas. CITs are 14+
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $650/week. Early bird before 4/1/24, Discount for siblings, referrals, CIT's
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19, Week of Aug. 26
Locations: Berkeley
Fun and engaging hands-on K-5 summer camps that blend STEM topics, Mandarin language, and outdoor activities. Themes include LEGO, engineering, and makerspace. No prior language experience required.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $450 per week. Early bird, multi-session, and sibling/friend discounts available. Save $25/wk when you email [email protected] and mention 510families
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Albany / Kensington
Color Me Mine offers 9 weeks of Art Camps (4 hour days) focused on Ceramics and Clay. Each week a different theme. Campers are instructed, step-by-step, art techniques that will up their art game. Pizza provided on Fridays.
Hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Price: $399 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Alameda
This non-sports-specific camp includes days packed with physical activities and an emphasis on play. Campers, age 5-12, build skills through exciting drills and games while gaining enjoyment in physical activity and sports, making new friends, and having some serious fun!
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $425 (full day) per week; $525 (full day, includes pre & post care)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Alameda
The STEM Collective is NOT your average camp. This is a truly hands-on, applied knowledge camp that offers virtual reality programming, chemistry, catapult carpentry, electronics with arduino, and elementary economics. Skills will be learned and knowledge will be applied.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $499 per week. Early bird, multi-session, and sibling/friend discounts available. Save $25 per week when you email [email protected] and mention 510families
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Albany / Kensington
Campers choose from a variety of activities 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.
Hours: 8 am to 6 pm
Price: From $120 for a day pass / $3,600 for an entire summer pass.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Emeryville, Fremont, Oakland, Walnut Creek / Concord, SF / Marin
Take your maker skills to the next level at UC Berkeley. Campers work with each other to imagine, design, and build a mini golf course using professional-grade equipment in Berkeley’s CED wood and metal shop and digital fabrication lab. 2 WEEKS ONLY.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $2900 (total for the 2 week camp)
Grades: 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24
Locations: Berkeley
Adventures 4 Kidz camps are local, operating out of Alameda. They offer kids spring and summer camps with water and land activities, mindfulness, Yoga, nature lessons, games, safety, kayaking, and stand up paddling with nonstop fun and adventure!
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 1 pm for half-day
Price: $699 per week for full-day camp. Half-day options available at reduced fees.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Alameda
PERSPECTIVES Programs are 5-day courses where students learn manual settings in a practice-based environment with close 1:1 instruction from a professional photographer, how to create impactful images that tell stories by photographing throughout the Bay Area, and how to edit finished work.
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Price: $625 - $775 per week Save $25 with code 510FAMILIES. Expires 4/1/24.
Grades: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, SF / Marin
Summer Academy offers robust academic and enrichment courses such as Math, Spanish, Drama, and Gardening. Students choose their ideal schedule and develop social-emotional, creative, and intellectual skills, while getting to know O’Dowd's friendly campus in the foothills of East Oakland.
Hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm | Register for classes for specific schedule
Price: $190 - $950 per week, depending on how many classes a student signs up for
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Locations: Oakland
SFGC’s Summer Chorus Camps provide a safe, supportive environment for children to learn about singing and music with musicianship time, choral rehearsals, arts and crafts, guest artists, and a showcase performance. No singing experience needed.
Hours: Section 1 (ages 4-6) is 10 am to 3 pm and Section 2 (ages 7-11) is 9 am to 4 pm
Price: $775 per week for Section 1; $825 per week for Section 2 $50 early-bird discount available before May 1
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Emeryville, SF / Marin
Corner House Studio Art Camp is a fun way to boost creative confidence through the visual arts! Working in diverse mediums like paint, collage, and sculpture, young artists will unleash their imaginations while building lifelong creative skills.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $650 for full day, 10% sibling discount, 10% off early bird registration before April 1
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Oakland
Wild Ones Art Camp is excited to provide kids (ages 5-10) an outdoor experience where they can connect with art and nature in local East Bay parks. Campers will explore the Redwoods, build forts, go on hikes, and create fun art projects as they learn about insects, birds, & plants.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $585 per week | $125 per day Save 5% off with code 510families
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Berkeley, Oakland
An extraordinary summer adventure with station choices from STEAM, cooking, art, mindfulness w/ sound bath, sewing, sensory play, fitness, LEGO, Roblox, and Minecraft! Children gather together for team building, music, and movement.
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm or half-day from 1 pm to 5 pm
Price: $685 per week | $180 per day | Half Day $450/week | | Save 20% before July 12 | 10% Sibling Rate
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
El Cerrito Martial Arts Camp is the place for fun and being your best, for kids ages 4 - 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.
Hours: 8 am to 6 pm
Price: $400 per week. $100 for day rate
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: El Cerrito
Jumpin' to Summer! Campers take control of their day independently choosing their next move whether they are climbing rock walls, playing soccer, reading a book on a blanket or playing chess with a friend. Paid youth leadership begins at age 13.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: Ages 4 to 8 pay $425 per week or $795 per 2wk session | Ages 9 to 11 pay $325/week or $575 per 2-wk session.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19
Locations: Oakland
Sees the Day is committed to helping children develop respect and appreciation for each other and the natural world. Activities include guest educators, storytelling, improv, music, imaginative play, cooperative games, beading, fairy house/fort building, gratitude circles, and classic summertime fun!
Hours: 8:45 am to 4:30 pm
Price: $550 per week. $110 per day. Fee assistance is available upon request
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19
Locations: Berkeley
Trackers Earth's award-winning camps teach wilderness survival, martial arts, archery, boating, and woodworking. Each program is an action-packed adventure with secret agents, dinosaurs, elves, or wizards. Kids get outdoors, find friends and learn new skills with expert guides. CIT program for 10th grade+
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Price: $625 per week Day Camp Studio (onsite) / $725 per week Day Camp Adventure (mobile) / $1245 per week Overnight Adventure. $50 Early discount
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19
Locations: El Cerrito, Oakland
Theme weeks range from theater, writing, art, Minecraft, and sports. Campers experience a mix of physical activity and creative expression daily while being immersed in their chosen interest - learning new skills and forming lasting connections. Need not be a Berkwood Hedge student to attend.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Price: $600 per week. $550 early bird pricing before 4/1/24. Only Theater Camp is a 2-week session. Free aftercare until 5 pm
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24
Locations: Berkeley
Comprehensive ballet training for beginning-advanced dancers. Ages 4-7 join Ballet Classics Camp with Esther Cardona which introduces ballet foundations through classic fairy-tale ballets. Ages 7-18 audition for the intensive which includes ballet, pointe, character, contemporary, conditioning, anatomy, and rep.
Hours: Ballet Classics is Tu/Thu 2:30 to 4:30 pm. For other camps, times vary between 9 am to 5 pm
Price: $225 - $1300 per session Save 5% with code 510SUMMER. Expires 5/1/24
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Locations: Walnut Creek / Concord
Summer Art Camps for a creative adventure: explore painting, drawing, sculpture, comics, digital art, and more. Spark the imagination, make friends, and create unforgettable memories while delving into 2D animation, anime drawing, graphic novel, digital drawing/painting, and clothed figure drawing.
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon and noon/1 pm to 4 pm
Price: $300-$400 per week for half-day camp. Early bird discounts before 4/1/24. BYO iPad+stylus for digital art classes.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Locations: El Cerrito
An exciting array of art-based maker camps with different themes and lead artists each week including clay, fantasy play, mixed media sculptures, painting, printmaking, sewing, and woodworking. Camp offers a balance of structured teaching and free-build exploration with a focus on reuse. Youth leaders age 14+
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $510 per week. $485 per week for siblings. $105 per day drop-in when space available.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
Looking for summer fun? Berkeley Rep’s got you covered. Create an original play, musical, or film, perform for friends and family, and learn from award-winning professional artists. All experience levels welcome— the only requirement is an open mind and collaborative spirit!
Hours: 9 am to 4 pm for theatre camp; 4:30 to 7:30 pm for film program
Price: $450-$1,350 per camp. Sessions range from 1 to 3 weeks.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Berkeley
Middle and high schoolers choose from 20+ summer camps, workshops, and classes taught by Branson faculty, staff and coaches on this beautiful Marin campus. Meet students from around the Bay Area and practice academic, artistic, or athletic skills.
Hours: 9 am - 3 pm or half days 9 am -noon
Price: Varies by program. Financial aid available. Discounted Early Bird pricing ends March 31.
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: SF / Marin
At OPC's Music Camp, girls+ explore a variety of activities including guitar, flute, saxophone, drum set, West African drumming, Zimbabwean marimbas, piano, visual art, and DJing. All instruments are provided, so students can jump in and start creating music.
Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Price: $375 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24
Locations: Oakland
These camps are designed for ages 5-13, all genders & skill levels welcome. Youth progress their skateboarding through discussion & practice of life themes such as self-confidence, humility, and the power of determination. Kids make friends, have fun, and learn new things.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half day program 9 am to noon
Price: $399 per week of full day. $299 per week of half-day; financial assistance & sibling discounts available
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Locations: Oakland, Piedmont
Full days of outdoor adventure, silly songs, eco-science projects, nature crafts, and forest play! Programs are entirely outdoors in the beautiful spaces of the East Bay.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm with aftercare until 5:30 pm
Price: $475 per week. Sibling and multi-week discounts available Save $25 off with code: 510FAM. Expires March 15
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
At Creativity Camp, the child is the artist! Children create what they want, explore materials that interest them, and work at their own pace. Campers also enjoy outside time, games, and sensory materials.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $550-$600 per week depending on location
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Berkeley, Oakland, Walnut Creek / Concord
Empowerment camp honors Black girls’ transition to womanhood, fostering healthy living in a joyful atmosphere. Activities draw from African traditions, nurturing self-love and mind-body harmony. A supportive environment encourages questions and connection among participants. July 1-3 ONLY.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $444 for 3 days, July 1-3 | Siblings save $111 Save 5% with code 510SAVE. Expires 6/30/2024
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of July 1
Locations: Oakland
Axé Oakland Camp balances arts, action, and adventure with daily capoeira, language learning, music, art, mindfulness, and gardening. Axé keeps it fun, safe, and welcoming so children make new friends and love coming back every day.
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Price: $450 per week | $270 for 3-days per week | $90 per day subject to availability
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Oakland
Beginning rowers (Novice) and experienced rowers (Varsity) will find a home with Oakland United Rowing on the water this summer. All rowers gain leadership skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, and how to challenge themselves, ensuring personal growth all while having fun on the water!
Hours: Two sessions: 8 am to 11 am, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Price: $290 per week for a 3 hour per day program
Grades: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Oakland
BCS chess camps are fun, flexible, and a fantastic way for players to meet new friends who share a love of chess and improve their games. Enjoy chess (multiple levels offered), arts and crafts, and sports in the spacious playground!
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm | Half days 9 am - 1 pm or 1 - 5 pm
Price: $620 per week. $130 daily drop-in. $320 per week of half days. $70 per half-day.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
Camp @ JCC East Bay offers a relaxed Jewish day camp experience with cultural celebrations, unique specialists, and field trips (K-4).
JCC Kids' Club Camp offers a balance of high energy and creativity with fun specialists and wild weekly themes (K-6).
Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm in 2 to 3.5 week sessions
Price: Approx. $400-$525 per week. Early bird, multi-session, and sibling discounts available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Berkeley, Oakland
Cole Arts Camp offers fun, relaxed and joyful activities in drama, storytelling, comedy and improv, puppetry, hip hop and creative dance, drumming, music, and crafts. Each session ends with a variety show for family and friends.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $500 per week. $100 per day. $450 per week for siblings
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Oakland
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, build custom instruments! TWO WEEKS ONLY. 🎶
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $525 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of July 22
Locations: Berkeley
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!
Hours: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Price: $500 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Oakland
Experience the magic & confidence-building culture of an all-girls environment. Weekly themes include art + STEAM (4th-6th graders), middle school soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Youth leadership opportunities for high school students. Note: 6th grade camps are intended for rising JMSG students.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $500 per week
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8
Locations: Oakland
Head-Royce is excited to introduce its Summer Sports program, with various athletic offerings including basketball and swimming, for rising 1st to 8th graders. With drills and skills, dedicated and experienced coaches will bring campers to the next level. Previous experience is not required!
Hours: 9 am – noon
Price: $300 for 1-week program | $450 for 2-week program | Swim lessons priced differently
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1
Locations: Oakland
Metro Skate Camp fosters an atmosphere of fun and learning with the friendliest crew of lifelong skateboarders in a 46-acre setting: 4ft free flowing indoor bowl, concrete skatepark, 36 by 5.5 half pipe, walking trails, animals, game room, and an archery range. Ages 8-16.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $600 per week / $120 per day Save $100 with code 510. Expires 3/1.
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Castro Valley
Bay Area's most fun FUNdamental Recreational Soccer, Multi-Sport, Basketball, & Indoor Soccer Games & Skills Camps! Designed for maximum fun while learning fundamental skills in a positive & supportive environment that focuses on sportsmanship and improving to your own next level.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half-day 9 am to noon
Price: Full Day $385-$389 per week. Half-Day $275-$279 per week. Earlybird savings ends 3/20/24.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Oakland
“Catch ‘Em All!” Pokemon camp is an active Pokemon-filled adventure that includes judo, Japanese language and culture, and lots of physical activity. Campers go home sweaty and singing! Perfect for children from 5 to 15.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $439 per week
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19
Locations: Alameda, Albany / Kensington, Piedmont
SADC offers week-long youth summer camps for all experience levels. Camp introduces dance forms and intensive skill work in a warm and safe environment. Join SADC to strengthen your technique, explore your creative voice, or try something new. Scholarships available.
Hours: 9 am to 1 pm or 9 am to 3 pm depending on the camp
Price: $430 per week for half-day camp | $645 per week for full day. Apply online for need-based scholarships
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
TechKnowHow offers weekly LEGO, Minecraft, robotics and coding camps for ages 5-13. New projects each year teach STEM skills and creative thinking. Voted top Tech and LEGO camp by parents, in its 30th year of serving Bay Area families!
Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Price: Oakland $535 per week, Fremont $569 per week. Discounts available by location.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Fremont, Oakland, East Bay (Other)
Urban Adventure Camps is a unique day camp. Groups take daily field trips to visit the best Bay Area destinations using public transportation to travel between locations developing knowledge and confidence when traveling within a city. (Rockridge, North Berkeley, and Lafayette)
Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
Price: $565 and $765 (early bird $30 off, sibling $30 off)
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Offered: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19
Locations: Berkeley, Oakland, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda
EBSB’s WoodWorks for all rising 4th to 9th graders encourages campers to unplug from screens and engage with tools, tinkering, and design. Campers will play games, engage with hands-on design and building challenges in woodworking and forge connections. Need not be a student at EBSB.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $500 per week
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
Challenging courses for motivated scholars. Explore academic passions through in-person or remote learning. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held at Michelle Obama School in Richmond & Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) at the UC Berkeley campus. Apply early!
Hours: 8:30am - noon (morning sessions) and 1:00pm - 4:30pm (afternoon sessions)
Price: Each course ranges $710-1080 for 3-6 weeks in total. Sibling discounts and Financial Aid is available. Check our website for deadlines.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Berkeley, Richmond / Point Richmond
Gan Izzy is a fun Jewish camp with activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics and field trips. Lunch included. Space is limited.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $500 per week. $1400 for 3 weeks or $2700 for 6 weeks. Discounts and financial assistance available.
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Berkeley
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 an inspired Environmentalist! CIT opportunities, grade 6+
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $525 per week. $510 with Early Bird Discount OR Sibling Discount
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Berkeley
LMYR is a recreational, non-competitive program that offers kids 13-18 the chance to learn rowing on Lake Merritt in the heart of Oakland. Participants will build technique and skills in a fun, safe environment without any competitive focus. Absolutely no rowing experience needed.
Hours: 10 am to 1 pm
Price: $200 per week
Grades: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of July 15, Week of July 29
Locations: Oakland
Saddle Up Academy Horse Camp offers a mix of equestrian basics from horse behavior, anatomy, and riding. All levels welcome, hands-on, and completely outdoors. Come decorate the horses. Kids get a bunch of ride time.
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Price: $750 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Offered: Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 29
Locations: Castro Valley
At Brick Tech, they want to inspire and captivate the imagination of every child using LEGO® to explain STEM and robotics concepts. Camp is a combination of guided LEGO® projects and structured play time in a safe and fun learning environment. At Brick Tech, the best way to learn is by doing.
Hours: 9 a to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon, 1 pm to 4 pm
Price: $525 per week of full day, $249 per week of half day
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19
Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Fremont, Hayward, Newark / Union City
Embark on themed adventures weekly from space missions to treasure hunts, your child will have fun while mastering French. Explore diverse cultures, fostering enduring enthusiasm for French learning.
Hours: 8:30 am to 3 pm
Price: $553 per week. Save with multiple weeks. Early bird savings before 5/16
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Locations: Emeryville, SF / Marin
Ultimate Frisbee is a safe, engaging sport that teaches skills transferable to any sport. Each day campers learn throwing, catching, and the fundamental X's and O's. They emphasize Spirit of the Game and social-emotional skills to help players thrive.
Hours: 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
Price: Varies by location and part of day
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Locations: Albany / Kensington, El Cerrito, Oakland, Piedmont, Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda, East Bay (Other)
Embark on a summer adventure with Wildcat Canyon Community School! From enchanting forest hikes to artistic escapades, plus cooking delights and fascinating science experiments, this 91-acre campus is the ultimate playground for curious minds. Need not be a student to attend.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: $450 per week. Save $50 before March 31.
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: El Cerrito
ABSC welcomes boys and girls of all ages & skill levels to develop soccer skills while having fun. Experienced coaches lead dribbling, passing, defense, shooting, and playing with warmth & humor. Camp builds goalie skills, field sense, and conditioning.
Hours: 8:45 am to 4 pm or half days 8:45am-noon or 1-4 pm
Price: $470 per week for full day; $350 per week for half days
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Locations: Albany / Kensington
ACE Camp
FREE 3-week program activates young brains and bodies with Arts, nature, and community.
Hours: 9 am to 2 pm
Price: 3-week sessions are free of charge for families that qualify for reduced and free lunch, but all income levels are welcomed
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Oakland
Aim High
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.
Hours: 9 am to 3:15 pm
Price: 5-week session is free of charge, an application is required
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Locations: Oakland, SF / Marin
Cantare’s Summer Music Camp
FREE 2-week music camp with singing, musicianship, dancing and games. Special Event: field trip to a live performance on the final day.
Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Price: 2-week session is free of charge
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Offered:
Locations: Oakland
My Yute Soccer
Free, ONE WEEK ONLY.
Hours: 9 am to noon
Price: FREE
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10
Locations: Oakland
9th Street Lab Summer Workshops
woodworking, carpentry
Hours: 9 am to 12:30 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Locations: Berkeley
Abundant Summers
Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Price: $400-800 per week, Junior Campers $500-900 per week
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Offered:
Locations: Oakland
Acta Non Verba Urban Farm Camp (ANV)
Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Price: $750 per week, but "camperships" are available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Offered: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8
Locations: Oakland
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In San Francisco for middle and high school students: youthartexchange.org
Youth Art Exchange Art Summer Camp. Ages 9-14.
Our rising fourth grader is doing Wild Earth Kids over in the East Bay (Oakland hills).
https://www.wildearthkids.com/
Special Needs Camps available in San Ramon and Berkeley with a 1:3 ratio using DIR/Floortime at Spirited Play Labs for members of the playspace: spiritedplaylabs.com
Sewing camp https://www.bayganda.org/sew-what-in-person