Winter Break Camps for East Bay Kids

ANTS Sports Explorers camp is the ultimate multi-sport camp for ages 5–11. Kids explore tennis, soccer, basketball, flag football, and more in a positive, non-competitive environment. You’d never believe sports could be so FUN!

Berkeley Playhouse offers fun-filled musical theater camps during Christmas and New Year's Week. Students in grades K-2 will enjoy camp inspired by Alice in Wonderland, while grades 3-6 will delight in camp inspired by Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

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

Ages 4-10. Creativity Camp is a joyful, hands-on art experience where kids explore materials, experiment freely, and bring their ideas to life. Each day sparks imagination, confidence, and self-expression through open-ended projects designed to nurture curiosity and creative independence.

El Cerrito Martial Arts School Break Camp runs 8 am to 6 pm for ages 4–11, with beginner-friendly Jiu-Jitsu, active games, creative projects, and team-building. Kids enjoy a safe, structured environment with supervision, fitness, and fun while schools are closed.

Esther Hearts Art in North Berkeley offers engaging art programs for K-5 children, led by Esther Hilsenrad, a passionate educator with 20 years of experience. Small group camps inspire creativity through exploring mediums, self-expression, and learning from other artists.

Math Winter Camp for kids ages 6-16 sparks interest in math and mathematical thinking skills. Expert instructors build campers' knowledge and confidence through exploratory lessons, games, puzzles, and magic tricks. Full-day campers enjoy art projects, hands-on science experiments, and more.

Join Legarza Winter Camps in Moraga for basketball, all-sports, or S.T.E.A.M. adventures. Kids stay active, creative, and social while parents get a breather. Spots fill fast—register today for winter break fun!

Join this caring staff for a week of games, art, food projects, and community fun! With 25 years of Bay Area experience, we offer structured and free play for ages 5–10, plus a youth leader program for ages 11+.

Explore, create, and get messy at MOCHA Art camps! Camps are from 9-3:30, with the option for precare or aftercare for ages 5-12. Guided by MOCHA Teaching Artists, campers dive into fun, hands-on projects that spark imagination. It's the perfect place for children to express themselves, learn new skills, and make new friends in a supportive, creative environment.

School Break Art Camps in Oakland for ages 4–11! Fun, hands-on projects using paint, sculpture, and recycled materials. Small group setting with lots of creativity. Lots of dates for local private and public schools.

The Busy Bee No School Camps keep kids buzzing with fun! Perfect for ages 3 through 3rd grade, campers enjoy arts & crafts, group games, tumbling, outdoor play, and more in a safe, active, and creative environment.

Wild Child’s seasonal day camps offer nature-based, play-filled adventures for children ages 3–8. With themes like Wild Fall and Winter Wonders, campers enjoy outdoor exploration, sensory play, crafts, music, and movement in a nurturing, screen-free environment during school breaks.

This City of Alameda day camp's activities include arts, crafts, games, outdoor play, cooking, short walking trips for grades K to 5th.

Young naturalists play games, enjoy the coastline, create with clay, and play with animal friends. for ages 6 to 12.

Art camps give children and teens, ages 5+ the space to explore their creativity and make new friends.

This all-level aerial intensive camp is for ages 7-18. They will cover basics of aerial hammock, silks, lyra, & trapeze.

Ages 6-13 climbing challenges and fundamentals including bouldering, slacklining, obstacle courses, and hikes.

For ages 10-14, 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, or watercolor.

Ages 2-11. Gan Izzy Winter Camp is a fun Jewish winter camp with activities including, sports, arts and crafts, gymnastics and field trips.

Holiday Camp will consist of arts and crafts, field games and recreational activities. Ages 5-10 for campers. Ages 11-15 for CITs.

Ages 5 to 12. Multi-arts performing and storytelling camps, including hip hop creative dance, drumming, puppetry, arts & crafts.

Creative Community offers a nature and studio art day camp for children in grades K-5. Social emotional learning is paired with child-led exploration. Facilitated by two former classroom teachers.

Grades 1 to 5 do crafts, games, and animal interactions. Grades 6-8 do Jr. Vet Camp.

Warriors & Valkyries are teaming up to offer basketball camp for youth 5-17, of all skill levels and abilities. There's an option to pay more and receive Golden State Warriors tickets, too.

Gymnastics and circus activities, arts and crafts, and games for potty-trained children ages 4 to 12.

Ages 12 to 17. Each day will be full of delicious food and hands-on cooking and baking.

Ages 8 to 16. Skatepark with archery, farm animals, and good vibes.

This Winter holiday art projects will be whatever the young artists, ages 6 to 11, are called to create. Art supplies, lunch, and snacks are provided.

Piedmont Rec offers Winter Break camps for kids ages 4 through 13 in a variety of topics. More info in the linked recreation guide.

Ranch and naturalist themed day camps for Prek-6th grade.

Ages 4 to 12. Campers will design their day in real-time by choosing from a variety of activities. Buy any number of Day Passes to use for the given camp session. Just show up!

Best for ages 3-6, Swings & Wings camps are a journey into sensory-based active and imaginative play and creations.

Game Dev using Scratch (Ages 7-10) and Roblox Remix in the Lua coding language (Ages 9+).

Get outside. Join in learning the ancient skills of wilderness survival, fishing, foraging, and archery. For grades K through 12. Pick exciting survival themes by day.

Throughout the day campers will learn obstacles during class time, have free time to practice what they learned and explore new obstacles, play ninja games, or do some stretching/yoga. Ages 6-14.

Grades 1-5, thematic camps change every couple days: holiday crafts, ice cream, slime, self portraits.

Kids ages 5-10 will learn yoga poses, meditation, and mindfulness. They'll do crafts, collaborative art, and a bit of running around.

Kids, grades K to 5, will play learning games, have free play, enjoy animal encounters, see behind the scenes, and do whole-camp activities like song sessions and group games.