Thanks to The Crowden School, East Bay SPCA Animal Camp, Head Over Heels Gymnastics Camp, and Monkey Business Winter Camp for sponsoring our Guide to Winter Camps for East Bay kids’ school breaks.
Most, if not all, East Bay schools have Winter Recess from Monday, December 21, 2020 through Friday, January 1, 2021 and returning to school on Monday, January 4. Call it childcare or call it camp: sometimes we need to give kids a fun place to go during school vacation days. Here are some options, along with pricing for those in need of Berkeley & Oakland winter break camps. Please note that in 2020, most camps do not provide a la carte days.
East Bay SPCA Animal Camp (Oakland)
East Bay SPCA Animal Camp is the purr-fect fit for children who are passionate about pets, want to make a difference for shelter animals, or just need a little experience before adding a furry friend to the family. Grades 1 to 5.
Head Over Heels Gymnastics Camp (Emeryville)
Highly skilled and compassionate staff will introduce campers to the fundamentals of gymnastics all while maintaining social distancing guidelines. Gymnastics and circus activities, arts and crafts, and games for potty-trained children ages 4 to 12.
Monkey Business Winter Camp (Berkeley)
A space for kids to get swept up in the joy of playing, on their own and with others, and with structured times for games and projects led by creative, dynamic staff. 21 years of experience hosting unplugged mostly outdoors camp, including hosting 6 weeks in summer 2020 with Covid-19 safety measures. Ages 6-10 with youth leaders 11+, in small stable groups of 14 for entire eight days.
Strings Camp at Crowden (Berkeley)
Designed for beginning- to intermediate- level violin, viola, or cello players, Crowden's 2020 Winter Camp gives participants an opportunity to make live music with friends. Ages 7 to 12. Enroll before Nov. 22. (Free COVID-19 testing is provided)
Camp Bladium (Alameda)
Includes a wide variety of activities: Basketball, Dodgeball, Kickball, and Arts & Crafts among many others. Each camp features a different fun theme. Lunch and snacks included. Ages 5-14.
KidzToPros Holiday Camp (Albany / Kensington, Berkeley, Emeryville, East Bay (Other))
Grades K-5. On-campus Holiday Camps bring together KidztoPros' most popular activities for a mix of STEM, Sports and Arts -- from Minecraft coding and LEGO robotics to basketball and origami. Half days also available. Many locations.
North Gait Equestrian Camp (Walnut Creek / Concord)
These day camps are an opportunity for small groups of students, age 5 to 15, to have hands on experience with horses including riding, grooming, and animal care.
We carefully researched this guide and apologize for any errors or totally-awesome-but-already-sold-out camps. If we missed your favorite this year, please share it below in the comments!
Thanks to The Crowden School, East Bay SPCA Animal Camp, Head Over Heels Gymnastics Camp, and Monkey Business Winter Camp for sponsoring our Guide to Christmas Break Camps for East Bay kids’ school breaks. There are so many fun choices, you’ll never hear, “MOOOOMMMMM! I’m bored!”
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Fantastic Fall
Gymnastics Camp
Ultimate Sports Connection
Monday & Tuesday, November 23 & 24
HALF DAY Option: 9 am-12 pm ($40)
FULL DAY Option: 9 am-3 pm ($65)
Boys and Girls ages 4-12 welcome; no experience necessary
Get ready for a truly unforgettable day full of jumping, laughing, rolling, dancing, and maybe even flipping! Our Active day camps are led by our USAG safety certified and first aid/CPR certified experienced coaches. Each day includes quality gymnastics instruction using all our apparatus and stations to help gain agility, spatial awareness, strength, all while making new friends and having a blast!
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Holly Day Camps
Gymnastics Camp
Ultimate Sports Connection
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Dec.21,22,23
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Dec. 28,29,30
HALF DAY Option: 9 am-12 pm ($40)
FULL DAY Option: 9 am-3 pm ($65)
Boys and Girls ages 4-12 welcome; no experience necessary
ULTIMATE PLAYTIME CAMP.
All recommended COVID procedures being followed in our 23,000sqft clean and sanitized facility.
Children of all abilities and ages.
Our fun filled camps involve trampoline, obstacle courses, games and arts and crafts.
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Center for Community Arts in Walnut Creek offers Winter Break Camps. https://www.communityarts.org/camps/winter
Cara’s Art Studio has online cartooning classes for kids ages 7-12 both weeks of Winter Break. http://www.carasartstudio.com for the link or email caragoldstein1@gmail.com for more info