Summer camps with two to eight-week sessions are perfect for kids to form deeper connections with other campers and staff. This roundup of summer camps offers camp in 2- and 3-week bundles and even longer. Most camps offer a price break if you book several weeks together. Find more summer camps in our Annual Camp Guide.
Thanks to our sponsors with longer camp sessions
- Steve and Kate’s Camp – lets you buy a day pass or a summer pass and use what you need for grades P-K to 7th.
- Monkey Business Camp is offered in 2-week blocks in Tilden Park for kids aged 5.25 to 5th grade. Shorter options are also available.
- PERSPECTIVES Photo School sessions build on previous weeks’ lessons and can be taken in series. Priced weekly.
- Children’s Fairyland Camp for grades 3 to 6 is offered in two-week blocks, with a one-week option for younger children.
- Sees the Day offers sessions of one, two, and three weeks in Berkeley for grades 1st to 10th. Priced weekly.
East Bay camps with multiple-week programs
The following camps have let 510Families.com know that they offer camps in durations greater than one week. Find details on their websites.
Celebrating 27 summers of unplugged, outdoor fun in Tilden Park, this camp offers nature exploration, arts and crafts, food projects, games, and songs. Campers build friendships in 3-week sessions, with shorter options (2 days–2 weeks) available. Ages 5.25–10; Youth Leaders 11+. Begins 6/5.
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
$639 per week
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- 5th
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- Berkeley
Summer Day Camp at Children’s Fairyland sparks creativity with themed camps for kids K-6. Campers explore storytelling, nature, arts, theatre, and play in a magical 10-acre park. New this year: Stop Motion camps for 9-11-year-olds, where campers bring their animated stories to life!
9 am to 3:30 pm with aftercare until 5:30 pm
$480 per week (Gr. K-3) | $1,100-$1,200 per 2-week session (Gr. 3-6)
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- 6th
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Oakland
At The Lawrence, campers explore STEM through hands-on experiences in the Planetarium, Outdoor Nature Lab, Animal Discovery Zone, and 3D Theater. With an inquiry-based approach, they build confidence and curiosity as budding scientists, engineers, and astronomers in a dynamic learning environment.
9 am to 4 pm
$1450 for two weeks
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- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- Berkeley
Bay Area Discovery Museum Camp sparks curiosity through imaginative play and adventure. Children ages 3-8 explore STEAM projects, hidden grottos, and creative themes whether your kids dream of space travel, digging up ancient artifacts, or creating stories with puppets.
9 am to 3 pm | 3 year olds have 2-week sessions of half days from 9 am to 1 pm
$620 per week | For 3YO, $930 per 2-week session of half days for 3 year-olds
- ages 3+
- preschool (ages 4+)
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- Aug. 18
- SF / Marin
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of award-winning summer camps for ages 5-17: multi-activity day camps, swimming, sailing, esports, media production, martial arts, skateboarding, and rock climbing. 1- and 2-week sessions, extended care. Youth leadership starts at 12+.
9 am to 4 pm with extended care and half-days in some programs
$520 per week or $823 per 2-week session on average
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- 1st
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- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
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- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Albany / Kensington
- Berkeley
iD Tech, a top-rated tech camp for 25 years, offers coding, game development, robotics, and more. Built around each student’s interests and goals, iD Tech is trusted by top universities and over a million parents as the best STEM learning experience.
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
$1,299-$1549 per week
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- 11th
- 12th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Berkeley
- SF / Marin
- South Bay
PERSPECTIVES youth photography camp inspires students to photograph their world and tell stories. With close 1:1 instruction from a professional photographer, students learn manual settings and build confidence and connections through photography and adventure.
10 am to 4 pm
$625-$695 per week
Save $25 with code 510Families2025
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- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Berkeley
- Emeryville
- Oakland
UC Berkeley's College of Environmental Design offers immersive summer programs for high school students to explore architecture and design. Through hands-on projects in 2D and 3D, participants discover their creative potential and consider how design could shape their future.
9 am to 4 pm
$1450 for 2-week program; $5,136 for 4-week program's tuition
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Berkeley
Shawl-Anderson Dance Center fosters engaged learning through creative exploration and rigorous training in a welcoming community. Summer weeklong day camps for ages 5-18 offer a variety of dance styles, providing students with a supportive space to grow, create, and move.
9 am to 4:30 pm
$750 per week, $1500 for two-week sessions
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- Berkeley
Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports & more! Buy any number of days to use at any time. Unused days are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included. Ages 4–12.
8 am to 6 pm
$3,720 Summer Pass | $124 Day Pass
- preschool (ages 4+)
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Emeryville
- Fremont
- Walnut Creek/Concord/Pleasant Hill
- SF / Marin
- South Bay
- East Bay (Other)
Middle and high schoolers can choose from 20+ 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.
Varies by program. Generally, Full-day 9 am - 2 or 3 pm; AM: 9 am to noon; PM: 1-4 pm
Varies by program. See website for rates. Discounted early bird pricing available until March 31.
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- June 16
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- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- SF / Marin
Students can explore enriching courses like photography, 3D printing, gardening, creative writing, Spanish, math, debate, and drama, along with sports such as basketball, football, baseball, and soccer. Held on O’Dowd’s friendly campus, open to all students.
9 am to 4:30 pm | Register for classes for specific schedule
$190 - $950 per week, depending on course selection
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- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- Oakland
Camp Community Arts offers creative art camp experiences for students ages 4-18. Camp offerings include Artist Studio for ages 4-14, Theater Camp, and Specialized Art Camps for all to explore. Half-day and full-day options are available.
9 am to 4 pm | half days 9 am to 12:15 pm or 12:15 pm - 4 pm
$844 full day for 2-week session or $422 half day for two weeks
- preschool (ages 4+)
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
- 11th
- 12th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Walnut Creek/Concord/Pleasant Hill
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! Offered 6/9-27; 7/7-8/22.
8:45 am to 4:30 pm
$550 per week. $110 per day. Sessions are 1, 2 or 3 weeks long.
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- 10th
- June 16
- June 23
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Aug. 11
- Aug. 18
- Berkeley
Berkeley Playhouse offers 1-, 2-, and 3-week summer day camps packed with musical theater fun. Camps include story-based sessions inspired by musicals and movies and a Triple Threat camp to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills.
9 am to 3 pm
$510 per week where sessions are 1-, 2-, and 3-weeks long
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- June 2
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Berkeley
Camp @ JCC East Bay provides a relaxed Jewish day camp experience featuring cultural celebrations, swimming, field trips, and specialist-led activities. Summer 2025 offerings include Traditional Day Camp, a new Art Camp, and an exciting Hebrew Immersion Camp.
9 am to 3:30 pm
$550 per week | Early bird, sibling, and 3+ week discounts. Hebrew Camp is a 3-week session. Other programs are one week.
- preschool (ages 4+)
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- Berkeley
ATDP offers challenging courses for highly motivated scholars. Join our community of learners in exploring academic passions. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held at Washington Elementary in Point Richmond and Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) at the UC Berkeley campus and online. Apply early!
8:30 am - noon (morning sessions) and 1 - 4:30 pm (afternoon sessions)
Each course ranges $750-$1250 for 3-6 weeks in total. Sibling discounts and Financial Aid is available. Check our website for deadlines.
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- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- Berkeley
- Richmond / Point Richmond
Expect an exciting summer of Chinese language, hands-on STEM innovation labs, and trips to OMCA for California art, history and science. Affordable full-day camp, conveniently located near 12th Street BART. 7-week session.
8:30 am to 5 pm | Half days 8:30 am to 12:30 pm or 1 to 5 pm
$1700 (7-Week Full-Day Session); $900 (7-Week Half-Day Session). Early bird discount before 4/30
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- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- Oakland
FREE 3-week program activates young brains and bodies with Arts, nature, and community.
9 am to 2 pm
3-week sessions are free of charge for families that qualify for reduced and free lunch, but all income levels are welcomed
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- Oakland
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.
9 am to 3:15 pm
5-week session is free of charge, an application is required
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- Oakland
- Richmond / Point Richmond
- San Pablo/El Sobrante/Pinole
- South Bay
FREE 2-week music camp with singing, musicianship, dancing and games culminating in a community concert.
9 am to 3 pm
2-week session is free of charge
- 4th
- 5th
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- 9th
- June 2
- June 9
- Oakland
Drawing, painting, ceramics, field trips.
9 am - 3 pm
$700 per 3-week session (Hayward resident) | $710 (non-resident)
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- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Aug. 4
- Hayward
Oakland park visits with swimming lessons. Offered in 2- and 5-week blocks
8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Varies by session length & location. $792 for a 5-week program (about $158 per week) for residents | $950 for non-residents (about $190 per week)
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- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- June 9
- June 16
- June 23
- June 30
- July 7
- July 14
- July 21
- July 28
- Oakland

Find more camps in the East Bay Summer Camp Guide >
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