Half-Day Camps in the East Bay

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.

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.

Camp Doodles brings STEAM to life with hands-on maker projects, art labs, creative challenges, and plenty of outdoor play. The new Techs program lets campers explore design, world building and problem-solving through Minecraft. Make extraordinary out of ordinary this summer.

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of award-winning summer camps for ages 5-17: multi-activity day camps, swimming, sailing, martial arts, skateboarding, and rock climbing. 1- and 2-week sessions, extended care. Youth leadership starts at 12+.

Bay Area Discovery Museum offers an unforgettable summer for ages 3–8 under the Golden Gate Bridge. Play becomes powerful learning through exploring hidden grottos, hands-on science, and art adventures. Kids unleash curiosity, imagine boldly, and discover something new every day.

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.

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.

At Traverse, young athletes make friends while running, jumping, & swing through the Bay Area’s only full-sized Ninja Warrior obstacle facility! Campers learn unique techniques from the professional ninja coaching team & practice at their own pace honing goal setting and perseverance.

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.

Gaia Guides offers kayaking and paddleboarding summer camps for kids ages 6–14 in Alameda. With both half-day and full-day sessions, these outdoor adventure camps are designed to help kids feel confident on the water while having an absolute blast.

Ultimate Summer Camp offers a full day of gymnastics and active play in a large, clean, air-conditioned facility. Campers enjoy trampolines, giant inflatables, bars, beams, tumbling, dance, games, and arts and crafts, with a balanced schedule of movement, skill-building, and fun.

Bay Area Soccer Academy offers summer camps at a new 3,400 sq ft soccer facility in Oakland's Temescal Neighborhood. Coaching focusing on ball control, dribbling, and confidence building. Full & half day options. Small groups, multi-sport activities. All skill levels welcome. Ages 5-10.

ANTS Sports Explorers is the ultimate multi-sport camp for kids ages 5–11. Campers explore tennis, soccer, basketball, flag football, dodgeball, floor hockey, capture the flag, build skills with supportive coaches, and enjoy theme days with games, challenges, and plenty of FUN!

Shoong Family Chinese Cultural Center (SFCCC) is Oakland’s oldest school and cultural center offering affordable, rich learning. Summer camp blends Chinese language (Cantonese or Mandarin) with STEM, LEGO engineering, and field trips to OMCA. No prior language experience required. Lunch included!

Packed with sensory-rich play, imagination, movement, and hands-on adventures! Explore exciting weekly themes, and build friendships through playful games, creative projects, and joyful discovery—all in a warm, welcoming space for every child.

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.

Ridge Rascals Archery Camp offers a unique opportunity to dive into the world of archery for kids aged 10-13. Whether your child is a complete beginner or has some experience, certified instructors are dedicated to fostering a supportive and fun environment where every camper can thrive.

Learn to row this summer with BHS Crew! Berkeley Crew has offered a summer program since 2009, providing local students (ages 12+) a chance to try this unique, growing sport with the Berkeley High Crew coaches, alumni, and current team members.

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!

ANTS Tennis Camp is an encouraging team environment with positive coaching, teamwork, and fun games! Beginners and experienced players are welcome as kids learn tennis FUNdamentals, hand-eye coordination, and sportsmanship through individual and partner activities.

Claremont Tennis Camp offers personalized, skill-focused tennis instruction for all ages and levels, led by certified coaches. Campers practice fundamentals through drills, games, and match play, with supervised swimming included to add balance, variety, and fun in a supportive environment.

Sees the Day is committed to helping children develop respect and appreciation for each other and the natural world. Activities include nature awareness, storytelling, improv, music, imaginative play, cooperative games, beading, fairy house/fort building, gratitude circles, and classic summertime fun!

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.

Join a summer adventure in the Play Garden! Whimsy Willow Alameda has seven fun themes to choose from and specialty Pottery/Mosaic.

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.

Culinary Artistas Summer Camp immerses kids in hands-on cooking, exploring multi-cultural recipes while developing STEM concepts and kitchen dexterity. Campers build confidence, independence and an appreciation for food, culture and the environment. All in a fun and creative environment!

ELEVATE Golf Academy Camps offer high-level golf instruction for ages 6–18, with Development and Advanced options. Advanced Camp is ages 12+. A competitive, supportive summer golf experience. Full- and half-day camps are available.

Hanabi Summer Camp is an active, Pokémon-themed program for ages 5–15 combining judo, Japanese language and culture, and creative activities. Campers stay busy with origami, painting, card trading, custom T-shirts, and lots of physical movement—often going home sweaty, singing, and smiling.

Teen cooking camp offers hands-on instruction with professional chefs. Teens cook alongside instructors while learning knife skills, techniques, kitchen safety, organization, and plating, gaining confidence and practical skills while bringing home recipes to share. A few menu choices.

Weekly small-group music camps for ages 6–11 featuring singing, instruments, songwriting, movement, creative projects, and outdoor time. Kids collaborate, build confidence, and end each week with a joyful informal performance of the music they’ve created together.

Outdoor Kids Camp is a small-group nature-based therapy summer camp let by licensed occupational therapists. They support children with anxiety, ADHD, autism and developmental differences through supported play, social connection, and outdoor fun!

The Busy Bee Summer Camp is STEAM-based camp blending indoor gym play, arts & crafts, beach time, science experiments, organized games, dance parties, and outdoor explorations. Kids make memories and build friendships while having fun! Week-long, single day, and half days available.

Weeklong camps in welding, blacksmithing, glass blowing, ceramics, and woodworking for ages 8–18 ready to hammer, shape, melt, and build. Students learn real skills, create incredible projects, and experience the thrill of the industrial arts in a supportive small-group environment.

VDZ dance camps offer fun, energetic classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, and more. Dancers build skills, confidence, and friendships while enjoying creative movement, exciting choreography, and a supportive environment led by experienced instructors.