Presenting 510families insanely useful guide to summer camps in and around Oakland & Berkeley. We’ll be adding lots more summer camps, theater camps, sports camps, and STEM camps all season long as new info becomes available, so keep checking back as you make your plans. Scroll around, browse, or filter with search tools. Check all the camps’ websites for the most current information. See also Northern California Overnight Camps or Browse all A to Z. Please note that all camps with logos are paid sponsors.
Find the Best Summer Camps for East Bay Kids
Galileo Camps
At Camp Galileo, K – 10th graders enjoy STEAM-inspired projects, collaborate with peers, and get active outside with lots of team-building fun.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm (dates and hours may vary by location)
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $525-$560 per week. Rates may vary by location.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps
Get summer exploration, adventure and discovery on the family agenda. Pre-Ks through 5th graders learn and explore at KidzToPros’ summer camps. From sports and robotics to creative arts – find options to inspire every learner.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm (dates and hours may vary by location)
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $585 per week of full days
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7, Week of Aug. 14
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Shu Ren Mandarin Immersion Summer Camp
Shu Ren campers will learn Mandarin through the lens of inquiry, as they engage in 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.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $500 per week based on 2 and 3 week long sessions
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Monkey Business Camp
Classic day camp, 100% unplugged and outdoors. Join the 25th summer full of nature exploration, arts & crafts, field games, songs, hikes, board games, storytelling, food projects, and community building. 3-week sessions help build connections between staff, campers, and the land in Tilden Park.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $1,908-$2,388 sliding scale per 3-week session | Shorter sessions pro-rated | no fee payment plans, financial aid available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
The Lawrence Summer Camps
Campers become budding engineers, biologists, and astronomers when they immerse themselves in our classrooms, exhibits, and other learning spaces. Sign your aspiring young scientist up today for a fun summer of exploration and discovery at UC Berkeley's public science center!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $1,395 per two-week session
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
iD Tech
Register today for camps at inspiring universities across the Bay Area. Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic of the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Coding, game dev, robotics, and more.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $1,049 USD/Week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Firecracker Math Summer Camp
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.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $525 per week. $325 per week for half-day (math-only) camp. $120 per day. $75 per half-day (math-only). Multi-week & sibling discount. Financial aid is available. AM care $50, PM care $125.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
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UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (formerly Cal Youth Camps)
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, and more for ages 4-17. Drop-ins, 1- and 2-week sessions, extended care.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Varies; 2-week camps from $650; 1-week camps from $465. Payment plans & financial aid available.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Bay Area Children's Theatre Summer Camps (BACT)
Looking for a FUN way for your child to build confidence, form lasting friendships, and discover their own unique voice? Join BACT in Berkeley and Oakland as they create a safe and inclusive environment for children to explore theatre, music, improv, and dance!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:05 pm
Price: $450 per week | $900 per 2-week session | shortened sessions are pro-rated
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of May 29, Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Yoga of Cooking Camp at Bliss Belly Kitchen
Bliss Belly Kitchen campers make and eat a fun culinary creation while exploring wellness and climate-conscious topics ranging from local seasonal produce to making chocolate from scratch. Camp includes daily yoga, meditation, active games, art, and singing. For ages 5+.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:15 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $575 per week | $25 Sibling discount | $100 Multi Session discount
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
One Generation Camp
An outdoor music and dance camp for ages 5-10, and a CIT program for ages 11-18: West African Dance and Hand Drumming, Cuban Dance, Body Percussion, Brazilian Capoeira, and hiking. Kindness, community, and culture through music and dance.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $575 per week or $1100 per 2-week session. Early Bird, Sibling, and Single Parent Discounts plus scholarships available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10
Perspectives Photo School by Tara Layman Photography
Campers explore many destinations in the Bay Area while diving into the world of digital photography and editing. They will learn to use light, composition, and their visual voice to create impactful images expressing how they see the world through experiential learning and creative collaboration.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $795-$895 per week, $25 discount offered for siblings and referrals. Scholarships also available for families, please inquire for more information.
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Save $25 with code PHOTOARTS before 3/1/23
Crafty Makers Camp/Camp 510
Crafty Makers Camp/Camp 510 is a local artist-run day camp. Campers learn new art techniques through multimedia projects, including performative art. Unique projects are carefully chosen for each week of camp and are scaled to be developmentally appropriate for each age group.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $475 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
The Coder School 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 and outdoor activities most days.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: $549 to $749 per week. Save $100 per camp before 1/31/23
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Le Camp D'Été and Riveropolis at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Le Camp D'Été consists of hands-on French learning followed by sports, art, gaming, music, and science. No prior French is required. In Riveropolis Camp (conducted in English), kids construct a fantastic model river world with rain, waterfalls, lakes and islands.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $965 for two-week session. Early bird discount available
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Crowden Summer Music Camps and Workshops
Try a fun and inspiring summer music camp at Crowden! From exploratory music camp to exhilarating chamber music intensives, Crowden offers summer programs for all levels of experience: Instrument Discovery Camp, Summer Strings, and John Adams Young Composers Workshop.
Camp Hours: Times vary by camp
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Prices vary by camp. Financial aid available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
STEAM Camp on the Hill at Berkwood Hedge School
Explore Robotics and Coding, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics at Berkwood Hedge School’s Summer Camp located in the beautiful Berkeley Hills. This innovative camp offers a dynamic environment complete with playtime, aftercare, and athletics.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $600 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17
Summer Dance Camp at Berkeley Ballet Theater
Summer Dance Camp is a week-long day camp featuring ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and more! Spend a week honing existing dance skills or trying out multiple styles of dance for the first time! Each week concludes with an in-studio performance of all they've learned during the week. TWO WEEKS ONLY.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 2:30 pm and 3 pm on Friday for performance
Earliest Drop off: 08:20 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $532 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of July 10, Week of July 17
Berkeley Day Camp
This traditional outdoor day camp is held at the Berkeley marina. Campers explore shoreline habitats, canoe, make arts and crafts, and play at the acclaimed Adventure Playground with some day trips. Many former campers are now part of the awesome staff.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm with extended care from 7:30 am to 6 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Resident: $269 per week | Non-Resident: $323 per week. AM Care: Res. $57 | Non-Res. $68. PM Care: Res. $88 | Non-Res. $106
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Call of the Wild Camps
At Inspire's Call of the Wild outdoor education camps, kids ages 5-10 connect with nature in Berkeley and Oakland forests. Kids enjoy enrichment in biology and language arts, hiking, reading, writing, exploring, learning, playing, creating games, and making friends.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $607.35 per week. Save $50 for early registration, siblings, friend referral. Early bird ends 2/28/23. Discounts may be combined.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Seele Stars
Seele Stars sing, dance, & act as they develop skills/friendships each summer. Taught by a credentialed teacher, they are committed to safe, fun learning via musical theater. Each weeklong camp is different & ends with a performance for families.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:10 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 24, Week of Aug. 7
Albany-Berkeley Soccer Club (ABSC) Camp
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.
Camp Hours: 8:45 am to 4 pm or half days 8:45am-12:30 or 1-3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 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 Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Save 10% with code 24302, valid thru 8/6/23
ATDP, Academic Talent Development Program at UC Berkeley
Challenging courses for motivated scholars. Explore academic passions through in-person or remote learning. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held in Point Richmond and Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) is at the UC Berkeley campus. Check application requirements.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am - noon (morning sessions) and 1 pm - 4:30 pm (afternoon sessions)
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: Each course ranges $710-$1080 for 3-6 weeks in total. Financial Aid is available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Camp Gan Israel
Camp Gan Izzy offers a fun Jewish summer experience with a wide range of activities including swimming, sports, crafts, science, and baking. Campers enjoy making new friends and trying new things under the care of a devoted staff. Transportation is available from Berkeley. Lunch included.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $500-$600 per week. Lunch is included in fees. See website for discounts.
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Creative Music Camps at Kate Campbell Piano Studio
Campers explore and engage with the music that is in our lives every day. All camps are project-based and collaborative scaling easily to a child’s experience level and interests. Try Recording Studio, Composers’ Workshop, or both. Play an amplified cactus, write music, and record songs.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $490 per week
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 24
JCC East Bay Summer Camp
The JCC offers an intimate day camp experience to discover new interests, test personal limits, and have fun. Through traditional and specialty camps, they give campers a sense of Judaism in a whole new way with service projects, art, theater, STEM, sports, and more.
Camp Hours: 9:00am-3:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $525/week; multi-week, returning campers, sibling discounts available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Kitchen on Fire Teen Culinary & Baking Camps
During cooking camp, teens will have fun, learn, and bring home great recipes. Each week is 4 days (Monday-Thursday) and chock-full of delicious food and hands-on cooking from different regions. They offer two international menus and two weeks of baking camp.
Camp Hours: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Mon. thru Thurs.
Earliest Drop off: 10:20 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:30 pm
Price: $595 per 4-day session
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Sticky Art Lab
Find an exciting array of art-based maker camps with different themes and lead artists each week. With a focus on reuse, each day offers a balance of structured teaching and free-build for creative exploration. Themes include Clay, Sewing, Mixed Media Sculptures, Woodworking, and Animation.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $500 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Urban Adventure Camps
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.
Camp Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: Explorer Camp is $550 per week, Active Camp is $750 per week including transportation and activity fees
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of May 29, Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7, Week of Aug. 14, Week of Aug. 21
Wild Ones Art Camp
Wild Ones art camp invites 6- 10 years old on an outdoor adventure this summer. They will explore local East Bay parks to learn about local wildlife, discover new plants and trees, and make nature-inspired art.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: $459 per week | $125.00 per day. Discount for early bird or siblings
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of July 10, Week of July 17
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