Guide to East Bay Summer Camps A to Z

24-7 UK Soccer Camps, led by professional coaches, offer something for everyone, from first-timers to experienced players. Camps focus on skill enhancement, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship, with options including recreational programs, competitive training, goalkeeper training, and adaptive soccer for all abilities.

3DMAKERCAMP Oakland engages kids 5-14 in STEM and maker-focused workshops, including 3D printing, laser cutting, LEGO robotics, and woodworking. Campers develop creativity, teamwork, and technical skills in a supportive environment, making for a fun and transformative summer learning experience.

FREE 3-week program activates young brains and bodies with Arts, nature, and community.

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.

The ultimate multi-sport camp in Oakland 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.

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!

Aurora School has Small Camps with Big Heart! Offering a week-long general camp Creators & Explorers, a month-long Theater Arts Camp, and week-long LEGO & Engineering Camps provided by TechKnowHow. Campers need not be Aurora students to attend.

Join Aventura Summer Camp at EBI where campers get interest-based, engaging, innovative and age-appropriate enriching activities in Spanish, STEAM, athletics, and global arts, led by outstanding faculty and industry partners. Each camp week is full of fun.

Bay Area Soccer Academy Summer Camps in Oakland help kids build skills, confidence, and a love for the game in a supportive environment. Great for beginners and experienced players alike, with fun, development-focused training for all levels.

Berkeley Day Camp offers a fun, safe environment for children, featuring a variety of outdoor activities, sports, arts, and games. Focused on fostering teamwork, creativity, and personal growth, the camp provides an enriching experience for kids age 5 to 13.

James Kenney Discovery Camp, Live Oak Adventurers Camp, or Frances Albrier Arts Camp. Swimming once per week.

Learn to Row this summer with BHS Crew! ~ No prior experience necessary ~ A great introduction to rowing, this camp will focus on development basic rowing skills using ergs, the 16-person training barge, and 8-person racing shells. Ages 12+

Berkeley Playhouse offers 1-, 2-, and 3-week summer day camps packed with musical theater fun. Camps include story-based sessions inspired by musicals and movies and a Triple Threat camp to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills.

Looking for summer fun? Berkeley Rep’s got you covered. Create an original play, musical, or film, perform on Berkeley Rep’s stage, and learn from award-winning professional artists. Camps offered for students grades 1-12. All experience levels welcome!

Skill development in track & field events: run, jump, throw, etc. ONE WEEK ONLY

Bliss Belly Kitchen campers (ages 5–12) practice yoga, breathing, and knife skills while creating farm-to-table dishes. Led by a chef instructor, each day includes games, culinary fundamentals, and cooking a family-style meal to enjoy together. Fun, learning, and delicious food combined!

Brains & Motion combines hands-on STEAM activities, outdoor movement, collaborative play, and life skills for a unique camp experience. Campers build friendships, learn from mentors, and create lasting memories in an engaging and supportive environment.

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.

Brick Tech offers STEM and Robotics Camps where campers build guided projects using custom LEGO® kits and curriculums. Through hands-on learning, they explore STEM and programming concepts in a safe, engaging environment that combines structured activities with creative play.

Broadmoor Preschool’s play-based co-op summer program features themed weeks filled with art, science, music, games, and outdoor fun. Themes include celebrations, rock ‘n’ roll, weather, and ooey gooey adventures. Caregivers assist one day per week, creating a shared community experience.

The Young Artist Studio Program (YASP) at CCA San Francisco welcomes middle school students of all skill levels. This immersive, weeklong summer program offers hands-on experiences in art and design, spanning animation, fashion, photography, ceramics, illustration, jewelry, and more.

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.

CAMP 510 is a multi-media art camp for K-8, featuring origami, weaving, comics, and circus. Fabulous teaching artists foster confidence & creativity in young makers. Youth leadership program available for ages 12+. Unleash your child's creativity this summer!

For ages 7-11, Camp Brushstrokes offers a creative space for kids to explore artistic expression. Each day features two guided projects introducing techniques like wet clay building, pottery painting, multimedia sculptures, watercolor, and more, sparking imagination and creativity.

Camp Community Arts offers creative art camp experiences for students ages 4-18. Camp offerings include Artist Studio for ages 4-14, Theater Camp, and Specialized Art Camps for all to explore. Half-day and full-day options are available.

Camp Doodles is a project-based, hands-on STEAM camp emphasizing fun in maker and art labs designed to inspire creativity, plus plenty of outdoor time. New for summer 2025 is the Techs program, focusing on digital creating using Minecraft.

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.

Gan Izzy is a Jewish camp with traditional camp activities, swimming, and field trips. Lunch included. Space is limited.

Camp JCAS cultivates curiosity and inspires creative expression through hands-on making, tinkering, and designing with small, weekly, thematic camps including carpentry, creative technology, painting, and comics. Campers work in a supportive environment with professional creatives on projects.

At Reel Stories, young women and gender-expansive youth learn the craft of filmmaking, sharpen their media literacy, make industry connections, and create films that represent themselves and inspire others. Join this summer to share your stories, your audience is waiting!

campCDS offers a summer of adventure in San Francisco! Grades 1-5 explore the city's neighborhoods, history, and culture, while preschoolers and kindergarteners learn through play in the farm, garden, and rooftop playground at CDS.

FREE 2-week music camp with singing, musicianship, dancing and games culminating in a community concert.

Summer Day Camp at Children’s Fairyland sparks creativity with themed camps for kids K-6. Campers explore storytelling, nature, arts, theatre, and play in a magical 10-acre park. New this year: Stop Motion camps for 9-11-year-olds, where campers bring their animated stories to life!

Circus Summer Camps offer an exciting opportunity for kids to explore the magic of circus arts. A week full of of flying, bouncing, flipping, juggling, and clowning. Kids build confidence, strength, and teamwork skills in a creative and supportive environment.

Adventure Day Camp offers arts, crafts, field games, swimming, and recreational activities at the beautiful Claremont Club & Spa. Campers enjoy creativity, excitement, and discovery while making friends and memories in a fun, engaging, and educational summer experience.

Claremont Kids' Tennis Camp offers expert instruction, drills, games, and match play for all skill levels. Led by certified professionals, campers develop fundamentals, refine technique, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

Cole Arts Camp offers an immersive arts experience with drama, dance, drumming, puppetry, storytelling, and arts and crafts. Each week ends with a fun and relaxed variety show for family and friends.

Drawing, painting, ceramics, field trips.

Creative Community is an outdoor, camper-led exploration program at the Alameda shoreline. Activities include community building, collaborative arts, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional learning, all in a small-group setting that fosters curiosity, creativity, and meaningful connections.

Creativity Camp empowers kids to explore art freely with diverse materials and self-paced projects. Campers enjoy outdoor play, fun games, and group artmaking in a supportive environment that nurtures creativity and expression.

Culinary Artistas’ summer camp immerses kids in hands-on cooking, exploring multicultural recipes while developing motor skills and STEAM concepts. Campers build confidence, independence, and an appreciation for food, culture, and the environment in a fun, creative setting.

This award-winning summer art camp on Solano Avenue in Berkeley provides materials and small group sessions (12-15 students). Campers create freely, developing problem-solving skills, confidence, and self-expression in a supportive, judgment-free environment that emphasizes exploration over perfection.

Animal Camp in Oakland and Dublin.

El Cerrito Martial Arts Camp is the place for fun and being your best, for kids ages 4.5 - 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.

Themed summer camp experience with indoor/outdoor fun & weekly field trip.

ELEVATE Golf Academy Camps provide top-tier golf instruction, fun games, and outdoor activities for ages 6-18. Beginners and experienced players build confidence, develop friendships, and enjoy team challenges in a supportive environment. It’s an unforgettable experience.

Themed summer camp experience. Includes swimming, field trips, and meals.

Esther Hearts Art in North Berkeley offers small-group art camps for K-5 children. Led by Ms. Esther, a passionate teacher with 22 years of experience, camps feature three art sessions, outdoor breaks, and a fun, supportive environment. Conveniently located near North Berkeley BART.

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!

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.

Footfire offers a traditional soccer camp with drills, conditioning, and exciting tournament play. Highlights are the daily home-style snacks and lunch and soccer-themed art. At Footfire children are immersed in vibrant, local soccer culture!

Indoor and outdoor play.

Baseball, flag football. Adaptive field sports camp.

Gaia Guides in Alameda offers enriching full-day and half-day summer camps for ages 6-14. Campers enjoy paddleboarding, kayaking, and exploring marine life. Campers develop eco-stewardship through hands-on adventures in nature. Formerly Adventures 4 Kidz.

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.

Girls Summer Program focuses on cultivating curiosity, building community, and empowering girls to express themselves authentically through art, STEAM, and sports. Week-long activities are thoughtfully designed to serve all learning styles in the magic of an all-girls environment.

Golestan’s dual-language English and Persian summer camp offers hands-on activities for ages 6-18 in a nurturing outdoor setting. Campers explore cooking, mosaics, science, woodworking, textiles, and more, with fieldwork at Tilden Park and organic meals prepared daily by an in-house chef.

GrowFit’s renowned All-Sports Camp flagship program features 9 exciting games daily, from basketball to bubble soccer. Introducing a specialized LEGO®, Art, and Science Camps, giving kids the chance to explore creativity and dive into their passions!

Hanabi Summer Camp blends judo, Japanese language, culture, and creative fun for ages 5-15. Campers enjoy activities like origami, painting, Pokémon card trading, and custom-themed T-shirts, all in a supportive environment focused on respect, learning, and lasting memories.

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.

Camp @ JCC East Bay provides a relaxed Jewish day camp experience featuring cultural celebrations, swimming, field trips, and specialist-led activities. Summer 2025 offerings include Traditional Day Camp, a new Art Camp, and an exciting Hebrew Immersion Camp.

Jumpin' to Summer offers a 3-tiered program fostering relationships between Jr. Campers, Jr. Coaches, and Coaches. Activities include sports, LEGO building, art, lawn games, and hiking. Youth leadership begins at age 13 with paid opportunities for Jr. Coaches.

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 inspired Environmentalists! CIT opportunities, grade 6+

Le Camp d'Été, an extension of Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, offers a dynamic French immersion camp for Preschool to rising G6 students—no prior French required. With arts, music, STEM, sports, and cultural exploration, campers build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through engaging partnerships and activities. Need not be an EB student to attend.

Legarza is an action-packed summer camp featuring basketball, all-sports, and exciting S.T.E.A.M. activities. Kids will stay active, learn new skills, and unleash their creativity in a fun, supportive environment perfect for making friends and creating unforgettable memories all summer long.

Nature hikes, activities, and live animal encounters

Luna Dance Summer Camps welcome new and experienced dancers to explore movement, dance creation, and self-expression while making new friends. Full-day camps engage ages 8-15 in choreography, improvisation, and community-building, while half-day camps for ages 5-7 offer imaginative dance play.

Celebrating 27 summers of unplugged, outdoor fun in Tilden Park, this camp offers nature exploration, arts and crafts, food projects, games, and songs. Campers build friendships in 3-week sessions, with shorter options (2 days–2 weeks) available. Ages 5.25–10; Youth Leaders 11+. Begins 6/5.

Mr. D's Music Club's award-winning performing arts camps combine singing, dancing, acting, and art with tons of fun! Kids build confidence, make friends, and enjoy games, talent shows, a pizza party, and a Friday performance. Discover one of Oakland's "best-kept secrets".

MOCHA summer camps offer weeklong creative art immersive experience. Explore different weekly themes to inspire your little artist.

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.

Accelerate your training with one of the Bay Area’s leading professional dance companies in a fun, challenging, and nurturing environment. Oakland Ballet’s Summer Academy will give dancers the tools to expand their technique with high caliber training and artistically enriching classes. TWO WEEKS ONLY.

Oakland park visits with swimming lessons. Offered in 2- and 5-week blocks

OmniKids Summer Camp combines Latin and Ballroom dance with yoga, mindfulness, creative movement, and social skills games. Campers build confidence, creativity, and connections through self-expression, teamwork, and the joy of movement in a playful, transformative, and fun week. ONE WEEK ONLY.

OBL invites kids ages 5–10 to think, feel, and create like artists in intimate, joyful Studio Art Camps. Each session nurtures self-expression through hands-on artmaking. All supplies, hearty snacks, and healthy lunches are included!