Thank you to our sponsors: Firecracker Math and iD Tech.
Want to make learning fun this summer? This roundup of cool educational summer camps is a sampling of the diverse academic camp offerings available in the East Bay from math 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.
Big thanks to our sponsoring camps
- Firecracker Math offers half-day math camps combined with afternoon recreation for ages 6 to 16 in Berkeley, Oakland/Piedmont, Alameda, Lafayette, and San Francisco.
- iD Tech hosts a variety of residential and day camp coding programs at top universities for ages 7 to 17 at UC Berkeley, Stanford, SF State, Santa Clara University, and other area locations.
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 at comparing them apples to apples, but that’s not always possible. Click around and find the right fit for your child.
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
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
Save 5% off tuition with code 510FamiliesSum23. Expires 6/30/23
St. Paul's Episcopal School Summer Camp
Choose from a variety of classic on-campus camps (academic, arts, sports) or engage in active day trips on foot, by bicycle, or using private and public transportation. Sports in 5,000 ft² gymnasium. Games and activities on four outdoor play areas including Lakeside Park and the Lawn Bowling Club.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $450 per week, some specialty camps have a different fee structure.
Grades: K, 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
Save 10% with code 510FamiliesSP. Offer expires 4/1/2023
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
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
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
The STEM Collective
The STEM Collective is NOT your average camp. This is a truly hands-on, applied knowledge camp that offers virtual reality programming, chemistry, carpentry, Arduino, and philosophy. Skills will be learned and knowledge will be applied.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $475 per week. Earlybird savings of $25 before 3/15/23; Save $25 for additional weeks
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
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
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.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:15 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: 5-week session is free of charge, an application is required
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023) Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10
Bishop O'Dowd Summer Academy
Camp Hours: Hours vary by course selection
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $190+ per single two week hourly session. Add multiple classes for full days
Grades: 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
Prospect Sierra School Summer Programs
Camp Hours: 8 am to 4 pm for elementary or 9 am to 2 pm for middle school
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $450 per week for full-day and $250 per week for half-day program
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
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
UCB Girls in Engineering Summer Camp
Girls in Engineering is an introductory STEAM camp for Bay Area middle school students.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with optional extended care
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $600 - GiE actively recruits students from low socio-economic backgrounds and underrepresented minority groups and offers full scholarships.
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023)
Words in the Wild
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $1100 per 2-week session
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Season (2023) Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
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.
Thanks again to our educational camp sponsors!
Thank you to our sponsors: Firecracker Math and iD Tech In addition to these academic camps, you and your child might also be interested in specific summer camps that focus on STEM or language, writing, and culture camps.
Sponsors are indicated with logos.
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