Presenting the 2024 510families’ guide to East Bay summer camps from A to Z, concentrated in Oakland and Berkeley. Scroll around, browse, or filter with search tools, make sure to check all the camps’ websites for current information. See also Northern California Overnight Camp Guide | Best East Bay Camp Guide. Please note that all camps with logos are paid sponsors.
24-7 UK Soccer Academy Camps
First-timers and seasoned soccer players alike will love this camp. Run by professional coaches, camps emphasize fun and skill development while building leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship. Choose from recreational, competitive technical training, or goalkeeper training. Adaptive learning soccer also available.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Half day options available until 11:30
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $449 per week of full-day camp | $305 per week of half-day camp | $279-$385 per week for Technical Training Camps
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Save 20% with discount code 510Summer2024 (code can not be used for camps registered through PRD)
3DMAKERCAMP
STEM-focused 3DMAKERCAMP allows kids 5-14 to design and create with 3D printers and laser cutters, build LEGO robots, and enjoy sports. Professional instructors lead a perfect blend of learning, adventure, and fun. Enroll now for a memorable summer.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $600 per week for 1- and 2-week sessions
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Save $25 with code 510FAM
9th Street Lab Summer Workshops
woodworking, carpentry
Camp Hours: 9 am to 12:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:30 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Abundant Summers
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $400-800 per week, Junior Campers $500-900 per week
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season:
ACE Camp
FREE 3-week program activates young brains and bodies with Arts, nature, and community.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 2 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:00 pm
Price: 3-week sessions are free of charge for families that qualify for reduced and free lunch, but all income levels are welcomed
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Acta Non Verba Urban Farm Camp (ANV)
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $750 per week, but "camperships" are available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8
Adventure Day Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $2450 for 3-week session with extended care hours included
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season: Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Adventures 4 Kidz
Adventures 4 Kidz camps are local, operating out of Alameda. They offer kids spring and summer camps with water and land activities, mindfulness, Yoga, nature lessons, games, safety, kayaking, and stand up paddling with nonstop fun and adventure!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or 9 am to 1 pm for half-day
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $699 per week for full-day camp. Half-day options available at reduced fees.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Adventures in Writing
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $1099 for 2-week session
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Aflo Health Body Sovereignty Camp
Empowerment camp honors Black girls’ transition to womanhood, fostering healthy living in a joyful atmosphere. Activities draw from African traditions, nurturing self-love and mind-body harmony. A supportive environment encourages questions and connection among participants. July 1-3 ONLY.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: $444 for 3 days, July 1-3 | Siblings save $111
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of July 1
Save 5% with code 510SAVE. Expires 6/30/2024
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: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Alameda Ballet
Camp Hours: 9 am to 12 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: $250 per week, save on additional weeks
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Albany Armada Swim and Adventure Camp
Armada Swim & Adventure Camp is open to 6-12 year olds who love swimming and the outdoors. Also suitable for competitive swimmers who are seeking additional development on stroke techniques and training. Fridays include fun outings. CITs age 13-14.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $525 per week. $475 for Albany Armada Swimmers
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Albany-Berkeley Soccer Club (ABSC) Camp
Camp Hours: 8:45 am to 4 pm or half days 8:45am-noon or 12:30-4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $470 per week for full day; $370 per week for half days
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
ANTS Sports Explorers Camp
The ultimate multi-sport camp in the Bay Area 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.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $475 per week or $275 per week of half-days
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Aran's Art Studio Summer Camp
Camp Hours: 10 am - 2 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $565 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
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 at Michelle Obama School in Richmond & Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) at the UC Berkeley campus. Apply early!
Camp Hours: 8:30am - noon (morning sessions) and 1:00pm - 4:30pm (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. Sibling discounts and Financial Aid is available. Check our website for deadlines.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Aventura Summer Camp at Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI)
Join Aventura Summer Camp at EBI where campers get interest-based, engaging, innovative and age-appropriate enriching activities in Spanish, STEM, athletics, and global arts, led by outstanding faculty and industry partners. Each camp week is full of fun.
Camp Hours: 8:45 am to 3 pm with extended care options for PK-4th grade campers
Earliest Drop off: 07:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $515 per week
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Camp Season: Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Avid4 Adventure
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $799 per week
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Axé Oakland Capoeira Camp
Axé Oakland Camp balances arts, action, and adventure with daily capoeira, language learning, music, art, mindfulness, and gardening. Axé keeps it fun, safe, and welcoming so children make new friends and love coming back every day.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $450 per week | $270 for 3-days per week | $90 per day subject to availability
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Bandaloop Vertical Creatives Summer Camp + Teen Dance Intensive
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or 10 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $650-$675 per week
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of July 22
Bay Adventure Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $160 per week
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Bay Area Disc Summer Camp
Ultimate Frisbee
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $339 per week
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Bay Area Shakespeare Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $990 per two-week session
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Bay Explorers Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $445 per week
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Bay Island Gymnastics Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: TBD
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Benchmark Climbing Camps
Morning sessions are ages 7-11. Afternoon sessions are 12-15.
Camp Hours: Half days 8:30 to 11:30 am | 12:30 to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $250 per week of half days (non-member) | $200 for members
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 22
Berkeley Chess School Summer Camp
BCS chess camps are fun, flexible, and a fantastic way for players to meet new friends who share a love of chess and improve their games. Enjoy chess (multiple levels offered), arts and crafts, and sports in the spacious playground!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 5 pm | Half days 9 am - 1 pm or 1 - 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $620 per week. $130 daily drop-in. $320 per week of half days. $70 per half-day.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Berkeley Day Camp
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.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Berkeley Forest School
Full days of outdoor adventure, silly songs, eco-science projects, nature crafts, and forest play! Programs are entirely outdoors in the beautiful spaces of the East Bay.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm with aftercare until 5:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $475 per week. Sibling and multi-week discounts available
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Save $25 off with code: 510FAM. Expires March 15
Berkeley Fun Camp
James Kenney Discovery Camp, Live Oak Adventurers Camp, or Frances Albrier Arts Camp.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm with before and after care available
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $150 per week (Berkeley resident) | $180 per week (non-resident)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season:
Berkeley High Rowing Learn to Row & Varsity Crew Camp
Camp Hours: Learn to row: 11 am to 2 pm | Varsity rower camp: 7 am to 10 am
Earliest Drop off: 07:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:00 pm
Price: Learn to row: $250 per week | Varsity rower camp: $150 per week | Some 'camperships' available
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of July 8, Week of July 22, Week of Aug. 5
Berkeley Playhouse: Musical Theater Camps
1-Week, 2-Week, and 3-week Story-based and Triple Threat camps.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $475 per week. 1-Week, 2-Week, and 3-week sessions available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Berkeley Rep Summer Intensive
Looking for summer fun? Berkeley Rep’s got you covered. Create an original play, musical, or film, perform for friends and family, and learn from award-winning professional artists. All experience levels welcome— the only requirement is an open mind and collaborative spirit!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm for theatre camp; 4:30 to 7:30 pm for film program
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $450-$1,350 per camp. Sessions range from 1 to 3 weeks.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Berkwood Hedge School Hill Campus Summer Camp
Theme weeks range from theater, writing, art, Minecraft, and sports. Campers experience a mix of physical activity and creative expression daily while being immersed in their chosen interest - learning new skills and forming lasting connections. Need not be a Berkwood Hedge student to attend.
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. $550 early bird pricing before 4/1/24. Only Theater Camp is a 2-week session. Free aftercare until 5 pm
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24
Bishop O'Dowd Summer Academy
Summer Academy offers robust academic and enrichment courses such as Math, Spanish, Drama, and Gardening. Students choose their ideal schedule and develop social-emotional, creative, and intellectual skills, while getting to know O’Dowd's friendly campus in the foothills of East Oakland.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm | Register for classes for specific schedule
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $190 - $950 per week, depending on how many classes a student signs up for
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
Bliss Belly Kitchen: Yoga of Cooking, Sweets, and Knife Skills Camp
Eco-conscious and soul conscious cooking classes utilizing farm fresh ingredients, yoga, and mindfulness. They use healthy locally sourced organic ingredients to teach children to make simple, delicious, and nutritious meals. Campers learn knife skills and culinary fundamentals.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $475 per week + $200 materials fee
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
BMuZ Musical Camps
BMuZ Instrumental & Vocal Technique Short Camp and BMuZ Full Week Ensemble Camp
Camp Hours: 8:30 to noon & 1 pm to 4:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: Varies $250 per half-day camp; discounts apply
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10
Brains & Motion Education Summer Camps
Let your students dive into an amazing summer adventure at Brains & Motion Summer Camps in the Bay Area. Explore a range of STEM, Arts & Sports camps for grades K-8. Learning is fun and possibilities are boundless.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Starting at $432 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Save $50 with code 510FAM. Valid thru end of summer 2024
Branson Summer Session
Middle and high schoolers choose from 20+ summer camps, workshops, and classes taught by Branson faculty, staff and coaches on this beautiful Marin campus. Meet students from around the Bay Area and practice academic, artistic, or athletic skills.
Camp Hours: 9 am - 3 pm or half days 9 am -noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: Varies by program. Financial aid available. Discounted Early Bird pricing ends March 31.
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Brick Tech LEGO Camps
At Brick Tech, they want to inspire and captivate the imagination of every child using LEGO® to explain STEM and robotics concepts. Camp is a combination of guided LEGO® projects and structured play time in a safe and fun learning environment. At Brick Tech, the best way to learn is by doing.
Camp Hours: 9 a to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon, 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $525 per week of full day, $249 per week of half day
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19
Bridges Kids Rock Climbing Camp
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $495-$595 per week non-members | $445-$545 for members | $200 per day when space is available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Broadmoor Preschool Summer Program
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: $225 per week
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19, Week of Aug. 26
Cal Boys Soccer Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half day 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $535 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 24, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
California College of the Arts (CCA) Youth Programs
3 distinct CCA studio programs for middle & high school students include animation, architecture, ceramics, comics, drawing, graphic design, fashion, film, illustration, industrial design, interior design, jewelry-making, metal arts, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, screenprinting, and sculpture.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $650 per week (middle school program). $2100 per 2-week, or $4200 per 4-week session (high school program)
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Call of the Wild Camps
Outdoor nature camps where K-5th graders connect with nature, hike, explore, read, write, create nature-inspired art, make friends, and play in Berkeley and Oakland forests. Theme weeks: Enchanted Forest Reading, Enchanted Forest Art, Enchanted Vegan Nature, and Enchanted Forest Writing.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $607.35 for five days. Discounts: early bird, sibling, refer a friend, scholarships
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Camp 'Kenaz
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of July 15
Camp @ JCC East Bay & JCC Kids' Club Camp
Camp @ JCC East Bay offers a relaxed Jewish day camp experience with cultural celebrations, unique specialists, and field trips (K-4).
JCC Kids' Club Camp offers a balance of high energy and creativity with fun specialists and wild weekly themes (K-6).
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm in 2 to 3.5 week sessions
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: Approx. $400-$525 per week. Early bird, multi-session, and sibling discounts available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
CAMP 510
CAMP 510 is a multi-media art day camp for grades K-8. Fabulous teaching artists strive to cultivate confident & creative young makers. Youth leadership program available for ages 12+
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $480 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
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Camp Brushstrokes
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or 9 am to noon for ages 5-6
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $599 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Camp Season: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12, Week of Aug. 19, Week of Aug. 26
Camp Doodles
Camp Doodles is a project-based, hands-on STEAM camp. The philosophy emphasizes fun in maker and art labs to encourage creativity, coupled with plenty of outdoor time. Spark Program for 1st - 5th graders + Primo Program for PreK - Kindergarten. Youth leadership 6th grade+
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:45 pm | half day from 9 am to 1 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $489 per week or $449 for half-day week.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Camp Everything
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half days 9 am to 12:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $360 per week for residents | $390 non-residents for full-day camp. $210/week (r) | $240/week (nr) for half-day camp
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Camp FIERCE (LGBTQI+) by Rainbow Community Center
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $500 per week (Each age group has ONE WEEK ONLY) with financial assistance given based on need
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season: Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Camp Galileo
At Camp Galileo, every week is a unique adventure full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun like silly skits and face painting for K-10th graders. Extended care 8am–6pm.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $540 per week. Multi-week discounts apply.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Camp Gan Israel Berkeley
Gan Izzy is a fun Jewish camp with activities including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics and field trips. Lunch included. Space is limited.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $500 per week. $1400 for 3 weeks or $2700 for 6 weeks. Discounts and financial assistance available.
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Camp JCAS at Junior Center of Art & Science
Camp JCAS cultivates curiosity and inspires creative expression through hands-on making, tinkering, and designing with small, weekly, thematic camps including carpentry, painting, comics, stop-motion animation, and ecology. Campers work in a supportive environment with professional artists and makers.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $425 - $625 per week on a sliding scale | $1100 to $1300 for 2-week carpentry camp
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Camp Kala Summer Youth Arts Program
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season:
Camp Kenilworth Equestrian Camp
Horses.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 2 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:15 pm
Price: $1000 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Camp Reel Stories
Camp Reel Stories is a filmmaking camp for teen girls and gender-expansive youth. Campers work together in teams to write, film, and edit their own films using industry standard technology with support from professional filmmakers. TWO WEEKS ONLY
Camp Hours: 9:30 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $1,200 for 2-week session. Save $100 before 3/31/24
Grades: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24
Cantare’s Summer Music Camp
FREE 2-week music camp with singing, musicianship, dancing and games. Special Event: field trip to a live performance on the final day.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: 2-week session is free of charge
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season:
Cara Goldstein Art Camps
Cartooning and Creativity Camps combine imagination with skill building. All skills levels are welcome. Cara has over 15 years of experience teaching. She encourages students to create their own stories, explore materials, and find their unique voice and artistic talent. Student testimonial “Comics Camp is the definition of fun!”
Camp Hours: 10 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 10:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price:
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Cass Ceramics Summer Camps
Camp Hours: 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 12:45 pm
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $425 per week includes materials
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Center For Community Arts Summer Camps
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to 12:15 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $656 per 2-week full-day program | $369 per 2-week half-day program
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Circus Summer Camps at Kinetic Arts Center
Camp Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $560 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
City of San Pablo Kiddie Camps
Must be potty trained.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 1 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 01:00 pm
Price: $55 per week resident | $70 per week for non-residents
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K
Camp Season:
City of San Pablo Summer Sports Camps
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $85 per week resident | $105 per week for non-residents
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Cole Arts Camp
Cole Arts Camp offers fun, relaxed and joyful activities in drama, storytelling, comedy and improv, puppetry, hip hop and creative dance, drumming, music, and crafts. Each session ends with a variety show for family and friends.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $500 per week. $100 per day. $450 per week for siblings
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Color Me Mine - Summer Art Camp
Color Me Mine offers 9 weeks of Art Camps (4 hour days) focused on Ceramics and Clay. Each week a different theme. Campers are instructed, step-by-step, art techniques that will up their art game. Pizza provided on Fridays.
Camp Hours: 10 am to 2 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:10 pm
Price: $399 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Contra Costa Civic Theatre Drama Camp (CCCT)
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $950 per 2-week session
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Contra Costa Summer Ballet Program
Comprehensive ballet training for beginning-advanced dancers. Ages 4-7 join Ballet Classics Camp with Esther Cardona which introduces ballet foundations through classic fairy-tale ballets. Ages 7-18 audition for the intensive which includes ballet, pointe, character, contemporary, conditioning, anatomy, and rep.
Camp Hours: Ballet Classics is Tu/Thu 2:30 to 4:30 pm. For other camps, times vary between 9 am to 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $225 - $1300 per session
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 24, Week of July 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
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Corner House Studio Art Camp
Corner House Studio Art Camp is a fun way to boost creative confidence through the visual arts! Working in diverse mediums like paint, collage, and sculpture, young artists will unleash their imaginations while building lifelong creative skills.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $650 for full day, 10% sibling discount, 10% off early bird registration before April 1
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Creations Berkeley
media production.
Camp Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $1095 per 2-week session
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season:
Creative Music Camp by Kate Campbell Piano Studio
Creative, project-based camps combine fundamental skills with imagination to engage with the music that is in our lives every day. Join in and make music: compose a masterpiece, record an album, build custom instruments! TWO WEEKS ONLY. 🎶
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:10 pm
Price: $525 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of July 22
Creativity Camp by Art with Susan
At Creativity Camp, the child is the artist! Children create what they want, explore materials that interest them, and work at their own pace. Campers also enjoy outside time, games, and sensory materials.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $550-$600 per week depending on location
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Cyclones Baseball Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $350 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
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