Want to make learning fun this summer? This roundup of educational summer camps is a sampling of the diverse academic camp offerings available in the East Bay from math and science to writing. Learn more about these camps that specialize in making learning over the summer super cool along with other East Bay camps in our Summer Camp Guide.
Thank you to our academic camp sponsors:
- UC Berkeley Design + Build Camp is an incredible college-level Architecture + Design Program for 10th-12th graders.
- Girls Rock Math Camp is an arts-based math camp for 1st-5th grade girls in Kentfield (Marin County). Save $15 with code 510saves.
- Camp Galileo offers STEAM exploration, collaborative design challenges, and classic fun at multiple Bay Area locations for grades K-10. Save $25 per week with code GAL510FAM25.
- Firecracker Math Camp is full of magical math concepts, puzzles, and games for kids aged 6-16. Multiple Bay Area locations. Save 5% with code Camp510F. Expires 6/30/2025.
- Branson School Summer Session invites 6th-12th graders to build academic, artistic, and athletic skills on its Ross campus (Marin County). Choose among 20+ workshops and classes to develop your schedule.
- iD Tech Camps offer summer programming and tech camps at UC Berkeley, Stanford, and other Northern California college campuses for grades 1 to 12.
East Bay Educational Camps to consider
Please note that some of these camps require applications (with deadlines) or have a different format, more like college courses and less like traditional camps. We made our best effort to compare them apples to apples, but that’s not always possible. Click around and find the right fit for your child.
A balance of indoor and outdoor activities, covering core subjects like literature, math, science, and music. With access to two spacious campuses, kids engage in play, movement, physical education, and mindfulness for a well-rounded experience. Need not be a Prospect Sierra student to attend.
8 am to 4 pm
$475 per week for K-4th | $375 per week for 5th-8th
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- 1st
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- 8th
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- El Cerrito
Discover the magic of math at Firecracker Math Camp! Kids 6-16 explore number theory, geometry, and more through engaging games and puzzles each morning. Afternoons feature exciting activities like chess, art, and science in this dynamic summer experience.
9 am to 4 pm | Half day: 9 am - 12:30 pm
$575 per week, $135 per day | $350 per week of half days, $80 per half-day
Save 5% with code Camp510F. Expires 6/30/2025
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Alameda
- Berkeley
- Castro Valley
- Oakland
- Piedmont
- Walnut Creek/Concord/Pleasant Hill
- SF / Marin
At The Lawrence, campers explore STEM through hands-on experiences in the Planetarium, Outdoor Nature Lab, Animal Discovery Zone, and 3D Theater. With an inquiry-based approach, they build confidence and curiosity as budding scientists, engineers, and astronomers in a dynamic learning environment.
9 am to 4 pm
$1450 for two weeks
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- Berkeley
Camp Galileo offers an unforgettable summer of STEAM exploration, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Weekly sessions at 15+ NorCal locations. 9 am-3 pm + AM/PM extended care.
9 am to 3 pm
$570 per week, varies a bit by location
Save $40 per week with code GAL510FAM40. Valid for 2025 season where space is available. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
- K
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Alameda
- Berkeley
- Fremont
- Oakland
- Lafayette/Moraga/Orinda
- SF / Marin
- South Bay
RDS offers diverse camps for learning, growth, and play. Highlights include visits from the Oakland Zoo, an AI education program, and a mobile cave, providing unique and engaging experiences. Campers do not have to be Redwood Day students to attend.
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Varies based on program from $400-$650 (some discounts and payment plans available)
- preschool (ages 4+)
- K
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- Oakland
iD Tech, a top-rated tech camp for 25 years, offers coding, game development, robotics, and more. Built around each student’s interests and goals, iD Tech is trusted by top universities and over a million parents as the best STEM learning experience.
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
$1,299-$1549 per week
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- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Berkeley
- SF / Marin
- South Bay
UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design offers immersive summer programs for high school students to explore architecture and design. Through hands-on projects in 2D and 3D, participants discover their creative potential and consider how design could shape their future.
9 am to 4 pm
$1450 for 2-week program; $5,136 for 4-week program's tuition
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Berkeley
Girls Rock Math is an empowering, arts-based math camp where “Girl Power” rules. Unique themes that integrate art, games, songs, problem-solving and hands-on investigations capture a girls’ interest and imagination while building skills, confidence and a joy for math. In Kentfield.
9:30 am to 3:30 pm
$550 per week + $90 for extended day, scholarships available
Save $15 with code 510saves
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- SF / Marin
Call of the Wild outdoor nature camps in Berkeley, Oakland, Cupertino, and Vacaville provide enrichment in biology, environmental science, animal rights, language arts, and nature-inspired art. Kids enjoy hikes in forests, nature exploration, storytelling, reading, journal writing, and games.
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
$607.35 per week. Early bird and sibling discounts are $50 off. Scholarships are 50% off.
- K
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Berkeley
- Oakland
- South Bay
- East Bay (Other)
Middle and high schoolers can choose from 20+ programs on Branson’s Marin campus, working with expert teachers and coaches. Participants build academic, artistic, or athletic skills while connecting with peers from across the Bay Area in a supportive, engaging environment.
Varies by program. Generally, Full-day 9 am - 2 or 3 pm; AM: 9 am to noon; PM: 1-4 pm
Varies by program. See website for rates. Discounted early bird pricing available until March 31.
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- SF / Marin
Students can explore enriching courses like photography, 3D printing, gardening, creative writing, Spanish, math, debate, and drama, along with sports such as basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. Held on O’Dowd’s friendly campus, open to all students.
9 am to 4:30 pm | Register for classes for specific schedule
$190 - $950 per week, depending on course selection
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- Oakland
ATDP offers challenging courses for highly motivated scholars. Join our community of learners in exploring academic passions. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held at Washington Elementary in Point Richmond and Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) at the UC Berkeley campus and online. Apply early!
8:30 am - noon (morning sessions) and 1 - 4:30 pm (afternoon sessions)
Each course ranges $750-$1250 for 3-6 weeks in total. Sibling discounts and Financial Aid is available. Check our website for deadlines.
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- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- Berkeley
- Richmond / Point Richmond
Words in the Wild Summer Day Camp nurtures a love of reading and writing through garden science, art, and games. Campers explore parks and gardens, honing inquiry skills as they observe, document, and connect language with nature. 1:1 tutoring is also available.
9 am to 3 pm
$500 per week
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Oakland
The Berkeley Chess School offers chess instruction for all levels. Campers build skills, make friends, and enjoy tournament play, arts and crafts, and outdoor games in a well-equipped playground. A perfect mix of strategy, challenge, and fun!
9 am to 5 pm or half days 9 am to 1 pm & 1 pm to 5 pm
$600 per week, $130 per day | $300 per week of half-days, $70 per half day. Earlybird pricing
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Berkeley
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.
9 am to 3:15 pm
5-week session is free of charge, an application is required
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- Oakland
- Richmond / Point Richmond
- San Pablo/El Sobrante/Pinole
- South Bay
1.5 hours math followed by visual and performance art, sports, science & cooking around weekly themes.
8:30 am to 3 pm
$475 per week
- preschool (ages 4+)
- K
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Oakland
Thanks again to our educational camp sponsors!
Thank you to our sponsors. In addition to these academic camps, you and your child might be interested in specific summer camps focusing on STEM or language, writing, and culture camps.
Find the perfect camp for your child in our East Bay summer camp guide. See also the overnight camp guide for additional academic camp options.
Sponsors are indicated with logos.
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🧠 Virtual Summer Math Camp! 🎉
From August 4–8, 2025, students can dive into a fun and engaging week of math enrichment — all online! Perfect for sharpening skills, boosting confidence, and making math exciting before the school year starts. Open to grades 5 – 9. If interested, please sign up here: https://kelsey-barbella-tutoring.square.site/shop/summer-math-camps-august-4-2025-to-august-8-2025/OFNO33QMUAUQY2MLTZ2QHFIH