Academic Summer Camps for East Bay Kids

Spark your K–10th grader’s creativity with epic STEAM projects and camp magic at 24 NorCal locations. Enjoy weekly 9am–3pm sessions with optional extended care. From rubber chicken cheers to lifelong friendships, make 2026 the most creative summer ever!

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.

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 girl's interest and imagination while building skills, confidence and a joy for math.

The Redwood Day Summer Program offers week-long camps that are rooted in project-based learning with diverse themes in art, academics, sports, cooking, and STEAM topics. Campers do not have to be Redwood Day students to attend.

Explore, discover, and invent at UC Berkeley's public science center! Aspiring young scientists dive into topics like engineering, astronomy, and more. Camps take advantage of the interactive Planetarium, Animal Discovery Zone, Outdoor Nature Lab, and other hands-on science exhibits.

Middle and high schoolers can choose from 40+ 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.

iD Tech is a launchpad for every future. This summer, your child can dive into coding, AI, robotics, or game design courses. Alongside like-minded peers, they’ll level up their skills in next-gen labs and explore prestigious university campuses: UC Berkeley, Stanford, Santa Clara, and SF State.

Grounded in a mission to develop character, intellect, and creativity, the Head-Royce Summer Camp blends academic enrichment with joyful exploration. Students strengthen literacy, math, and critical thinking skills while building community, making connections, and embracing meaningful challenges. Daily swimming.

O’Dowd’s Summer Academy offers rising 6th–9th graders hands-on classes in math, Spanish, drama, gardening, and more. Students build confidence, creativity, and friendships on a welcoming campus, with flexible schedules and free lunch for those taking 3+ classes.

BCS summer camp offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced chess instruction and plenty of outdoor recreation at its beautiful Berkeley facility and other locations in the East Bay. Campers find friendship, fun, and winning tactics playing the game of kings! BCS runs programs in additional locations.

Call of the Wild outdoor nature camps are for kids aged 5-10 to enjoy a fun balance of learning & play, forest hikes, nature connection, friendship, storytelling, creative writing, reading, games, science exploration, biology, animal rights, veganism, environmental stewardship & more!

For over 40 years ATDP has offered challenging courses for highly motivated scholars. Explore academic passions through in-person or remote learning. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held at a Washington Elementary in Point Richmond and Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) at the UC Berkeley campus. Apply early!

Coastline Christian’s Summer Program for grades 1–8 blends engaging academics with enrichment. Students can choose half-day or full-day options, with morning math and language arts and afternoon camps featuring STEM, arts, sports, and hands-on activities that build confidence and curiosity. Bible study available as after-care.

Literacy activities and nature together.