Summer camps offering half-day programs are perfect for kids who need a little time away from home. For parents with flexible schedules, this might be right up your alley. This roundup of summer camps that offer half-day programs is just a start. Find more summer camps in our Annual Camp Guide.
Thank you to our sponsors of half-day camps
- 24-7 UK Soccer Academy offers half-day sessions from 8:30 am to 11:30 am or noon to 3 pm and a full-day program at many Bay Area locations. Find recreational, competitive, and adaptive.
- Skate Like a Girl: All Gender Skateboard Camps offers a half-day program from 9 am to noon for all skill levels at 3 Oakland/Piedmont locations.
- Contra Costa Ballet Centre offers ballet and dance training options for ages 4-18 in Walnut Creek. Check schedule.
East Bay camps with half-day programs
The following camps have let 510Families.com know that they have half-day programs in the morning, afternoon, or both. Find details such as age and application process on their websites.
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)
Summer Discovery Camps at BADM
Set at the picturesque Bay Area Discovery Museum, educators are dedicated to sparking curiosity. Your child will be the creator of their own magical stories, with endless possibilities for fun and discovery. Camp is a treasure trove of imaginative play and epic adventures.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm | 3 year olds have 2-week sessions of half days from 9 am to 1 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $600 per week; $125 for extended care | For 3YO, $900 per 2-week session of half days
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, Week of Aug. 12
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 | Half day: 9 am - 12:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $525 per week, $120 per day. $325 per week of half-day, $75 drop-in. Discounts for multiple weeks or siblings.
Grades: 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, Week of July 29
Save 5% with code 510FamiliesSum24. Expires 6/30/24
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Spend summer days learning about nature and having fun at the unique day camps at Lindsay Wildlife Experience! Engage in a blend of indoor and outdoor adventures, encompassing nature hikes, music, games, crafts, and live animal encounters throughout camp.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm or 9 am to 12:30 pm for half day
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $675 per week for non-members ($600 for LWE members) | Half day is $350 per week ($300 for LWE members)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
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
Save $10 with code SAVE10. Expires 4/1/24
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (Cal Youth Camps)
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of award-winning summer camps, sports and outdoor activities, including swimming, sailing, windsurfing, skateboarding, gymnastics, martial arts, rock climbing for ages 4-17. Drop-ins, 1- and 2-week sessions, extended care. Youth leadership opportunities age 13+
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with extended care and half-days in some programs
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Varies; 1-week camps from $582; 2-week camps from $813; daily drop-in if space permits. Financial aid available.
Grades: 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
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
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
Legarza Kids
Join Legarza Camp for an unbeatable summer of fun and fundamentals. With a diverse offering of sports and STEAM programs, there is something for every kid. Enjoy theme days, level up with the best coaches, and make new forever friends.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm | half-days from 9 am to noon or 12:45 to 3:30 pm (extended care until 5pm)
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $425 per week | $225-$235 per week of half-days
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 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Save 10% with code 510FAM
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
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
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
The Great Leap Academy Summer Camp
An extraordinary summer adventure with station choices from STEAM, cooking, art, mindfulness w/ sound bath, sewing, sensory play, fitness, LEGO, Roblox, and Minecraft! Children gather together for team building, music, and movement.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 5 pm or half-day from 1 pm to 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Full Day $685/week | Drop In $180/day | Half Day $450/week | | 40% Early Bird Discount before 5/15 | 10% Sibling Rate
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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
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
Save 5% with code 510SUMMER. Expires 5/1/24
Liv & Chiu Art Studio Art Camp
Summer Art Camps for a creative adventure: explore painting, drawing, sculpture, comics, digital art, and more. Spark the imagination, make friends, and create unforgettable memories while delving into 2D animation, anime drawing, graphic novel, digital drawing/painting, and clothed figure drawing.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon and noon/1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $300-$400 per week for half-day camp. Early bird discounts before 4/1/24. BYO iPad+stylus for digital art classes.
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 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15
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
Skate Like a Girl: All Gender Skateboard Camps
These camps are designed for ages 5-13, all genders & skill levels welcome. Youth progress their skateboarding through discussion & practice of life themes such as self-confidence, humility, and the power of determination. Kids make friends, have fun, and learn new things.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half day program 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:40 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $399 per week of full day. $299 per week of half-day; financial assistance & sibling discounts available
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
Oakland United Rowing Summer Camps
Beginning rowers (Novice) and experienced rowers (Varsity) will find a home with Oakland United Rowing on the water this summer. All rowers gain leadership skills, sportsmanship, teamwork, and how to challenge themselves, ensuring personal growth all while having fun on the water!
Camp Hours: Two sessions: 8 am to 11 am, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:30 pm
Price: $290 per week for a 3 hour per day program
Grades: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
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
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
Head-Royce Summer Sports
Head-Royce is excited to introduce its Summer Sports program, with various athletic offerings including basketball and swimming, for rising 1st to 8th graders. With drills and skills, dedicated and experienced coaches will bring campers to the next level. Previous experience is not required!
Camp Hours: 9 am – noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 01:00 pm
Price: $300 for 1-week program | $450 for 2-week program | Swim lessons priced differently
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 1
One Village Sports Recreational Camp
Bay Area's most fun FUNdamental Recreational Soccer, Multi-Sport, Basketball, & Indoor Soccer Games & Skills Camps! Designed for maximum fun while learning fundamental skills in a positive & supportive environment that focuses on sportsmanship and improving to your own next level.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half-day 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: Full Day $385-$389 per week. Half-Day $275-$279 per week. Earlybird savings ends 3/20/24.
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
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center
SADC offers week-long youth summer camps for all experience levels. Camp introduces dance forms and intensive skill work in a warm and safe environment. Join SADC to strengthen your technique, explore your creative voice, or try something new. Scholarships available.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 1 pm or 9 am to 3 pm depending on the camp
Earliest Drop off: 08:55 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: $430 per week for half-day camp | $645 per week for full day. Apply online for need-based scholarships
Grades: 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 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
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
Lake Merritt Youth Rowing
LMYR is a recreational, non-competitive program that offers kids 13-18 the chance to learn rowing on Lake Merritt in the heart of Oakland. Participants will build technique and skills in a fun, safe environment without any competitive focus. Absolutely no rowing experience needed.
Camp Hours: 10 am to 1 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 01:30 pm
Price: $200 per week
Grades: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of July 15, Week of July 29
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
Ultimate Frisbee Action Camp by Oakland Spiders
Ultimate Frisbee is a safe, engaging sport that teaches skills transferable to any sport. Each day campers learn throwing, catching, and the fundamental X's and O's. They emphasize Spirit of the Game and social-emotional skills to help players thrive.
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: Varies by location and part of day
Grades: 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, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
My Yute Soccer
Free, ONE WEEK ONLY.
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: FREE
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of June 10
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
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-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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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:
El Cerrito Summer Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Fees vary by age and program | Resident discount available
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 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 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
Fashion Sewing Camp with Julia Husch
Camp Hours: Half days 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: Varies by location
Grades: 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
Head Over Heels Athletic Arts Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm with free extended care | Half day is 9 am to 1:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $575 per week for full-day, $425 per week for half-day
Grades: ages 3+, 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 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Kung Fu Summer Camp by International Chi Institute
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4:30 pm with free after-care until 6 pm | half days available
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $480 per week. Lunch included.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: 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
Lemon Blossom Creations
Arts and crafts
Camp Hours: Half days 9 am to noon or 1 to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $240 per week of half days
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
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
Lifetime Youth Tennis Camps
Also pickleball, table tennis, chess, swimming
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm | half-day 9 am to noon or 9 am to 10:30 for ages 4-6
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $610 per week for full-day | $350 per week for half-day | $330 for age 4-6
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), 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, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
MVMNTM Summer Camp
Parkour and Ninja Warrior.
Camp Hours: 10 am to 4 pm or offered in 3, 4, or 6 hour blocks
Earliest Drop off: 10:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $180 per full day drop in | $725 per week for full days or $385 per week for half-days
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
Oakland Strokes Learn to Row Camps
Camp Hours: Middle School 8:30 to 11:30 am | High School 11:30 am to 2 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:00 pm
Price: $550 per week of 2.5 hour sessions
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Parkour & Acrobatics @ Athletic Playground
Camp Hours: Varies; sessions tend to be 9 am to noon and 12:15 pm to 3:15 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: Varies
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
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
Path to Panacea: Expedition Kitchen
Camp Hours: 9 am to 12 pm or 1 to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $430 per half-day session plus materials fee | $420 for residents
Grades: 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, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Poison Apple Productions Camp
Theater Camp in Martinez.
Camp Hours: 3 hour class, timing varies by session plus 3 final performances.
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $275 per week of half days (ages 5-7). $600 per 3-week session (ages 8-16)
Grades: K, 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, Week of July 22
Skyhawks Sports Camps
Multi-sport, basketball, flag football.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm | half-days 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: Varies by location
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 3, 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
Soccer 2gether
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half days 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $100 per day | $385 per week or $270 per week of half days
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 29, Week of Aug. 5
Summer Skate Camp
Skateboarding
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: $195 per week (Berkeley resident) | $234 per week (non-resident) for half day program
Grades: 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
Swings and Wings Kids Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 1 pm or 3 pm with option of extended care to 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $347.50 per week of half days. Multiple camp/sibling discount available!
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st
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
Teen Media Camp by East Bay Media Center
Campers ages 12 to 17 gather for 3 weeks to make a movie together including filming and video editing.
Camp Hours: 10 am to 2 pm for 3 weeks
Earliest Drop off: 10:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:00 pm
Price: $900 for all 3 weeks - no refunds for any reason - no credit is given
Grades: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22
Tennis Camp at Oakland Hills Tennis Club
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $520 per week of mornings for non-members ($400 afternoons) | $420 per week of mornings for members ($300 afternoons).
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season:
The ARTROOM Fine Art Camps
Camp Hours: 9 am - 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:15 pm
Price: $450-$475 per week for half-day program 9 am to noon or 2 pm to 5 pm | Additional $40 for lunch supervision | $950 for 2-week half-day program
Grades: 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 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
The Crucible Youth Summer Camps
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: Varies based on materials
Grades: 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 15, Week of July 22
Town Hall Theatre Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $325 per week of half days | multi-week sessions, too
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 July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Traverse Fitness Summer Camp
Ninja Warrior
Camp Hours: All Day 8:30 am - 3:30 pm or Half Day Morning 8:30 am - 11:30 am, Afternoon 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $649 per week or $345 per week of half days
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
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
Ultimate Sports Connection Gymnastics Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half-days from 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $605 per full week or $305 per week of half-days. Sibling discount
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), 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
Van Der Zwaan Dance and Performance Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or half days 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $445 per week. $273 per week of half day camp. 10% sibling discount
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 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, Week of Aug. 5, Week of Aug. 12
Young Writers Camp by UC Berkeley BAWP
Including Visual Alternatives to Written Assignments: Options for Neurodivergent Students
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: $350 per week | $675 per 2-week program
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24, Week of July 22
YoungWonks Coding Bootcamp
Camp Hours: 1.5 hours Monday to Wednesday either 1 pm to 2:30 pm or 2:30 pm to 4 pm.
Earliest Drop off: 01:00 pm
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $752 per 4-week session (of 1.5 hour classes for 3 days a week)
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 1, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
No prior Chinese needed.
Yu Ying Mandarin Immersion Camp
Camp Hours: 8 am to 6 pm or half days 8 am to noon or 2 pm to 6 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $395 per week or $310 per week of half days. Most sessions are 2 weeks.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), 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, Week of Aug. 12
