For kids who want to perform, sing, dance, play music, and act. These summer camps are a tremendous creative outlet. This roundup of performing arts camps includes a range of creative pursuits from instruments to vocals and dramatic fun. Lovers of musical theater, yes, please. Kids get to focus on these activities all day long instead of just after school. Learn more about these and other East Bay camps in our 2024 Summer Camp Guide and our Bay Area sleepaway camps guide for more options for young performing artists and musicians!
Thank you to our musical & theatrical camp sponsors:
- Go Girls! empowers girls and gender-expansive youth to take center stage with theater, music, dance, and media. Two-week sessions in Oakland for grades 1 to 6.
- One Generation Camp is an outdoor music and dance camp in Tilden Park for ages 5 to 10, featuring West African hand drumming, Brazilian Capoeira, Body Percussion, and Cuban Dance.
- Mr. D’s Music Club offers high-energy singing, dancing, acting, and art for grades 3 to 7 in Oakland. Each week ends with a Friday performance.
- San Francisco Girls Chorus Summer Chorus Camp is a weeklong program for girls and non-binary singers, ages 4 to 11 in Emeryville, July 15-19.
- Contra Costa Ballet Centre offers ballet foundations for ages 4-7 and ballet intensives for 7-18 in Walnut Creek.
East Bay Camps for Performers in Music and Theater
Go Girls! empowers girls & gender-expansive youth to take center stage. With the Go Girls! Culture Code; theater, expressive art, music, dance, and media, campers practice brave and bold choices in their lives and communities. Performances are driven by their voice and creativity.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:45 pm
Price: $1199 per 2 week session. Earlybird discount available. 50% non-refundable deposit required at registration.
Grades: 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
Campers learn Mandarin through the lens of inquiry with hands-on activities that explore scientific discoveries, visual and culinary art from around the world. Camp is designed for all levels of Mandarin language learners, even beginners. In Berkeley & San Jose.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $500-$550 per week based on 2-week sessions
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
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
Mr. D's Music Club's multi-award-winning summer camps offer high-energy days of singing, dancing, acting, art, fun, and friends. Camp includes picnic lunches, games, talent shows, pizza lunch, and a Friday performance for friends & family. Discover one of Oakland's "best-kept secrets".
Camp Hours: 9 am - 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $525 per week. Sibling and Multi-Camp Discounts Available
Grades: 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 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Use code 510FamiliesCamp2024 to save $25 on each purchased camp week. Expires 4/30/24.
Camp Reel Stories is a filmmaking camp for teen girls and gender-expansive youth. Campers work together in teams to write, film, and edit their own films using industry standard technology with support from professional filmmakers. TWO WEEKS ONLY
Camp Hours: 9:30 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $1,200 for 2-week session. Save $100 before 3/31/24
Grades: 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season: Week of June 17, Week of June 24
Reel Stories Boot Camp is a beginner filmmaking camp for girls and gender expansive youth. Campers will write, film, and edit their own movies using easy to access technology and screen their final films at a local Bay Area theater! ONE WEEK ONLY
Camp Hours: 9 am to 2 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $600 tuition per week. Save $50 before 3/31/24
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season: Week of June 3
Through world music and dance campers explore world cultures, build community and develop kindness all in the great outdoors! Offering West African Dance and Hand Drumming, Cuban Dance, Body Percussion, Brazilian Capoeira, and hiking for ages 5-10. Jr CIT program starts at age 13. (Neurodivergent Week: July 22)
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $550 per week, $1,100 per 2-week session. Earlybird and sibling discounts available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
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
SFGC’s Summer Chorus Camps provide a safe, supportive environment for children to learn about singing and music with musicianship time, choral rehearsals, arts and crafts, guest artists, and a showcase performance. No singing experience needed.
Camp Hours: Section 1 (ages 4-6) is 10 am to 3 pm and Section 2 (ages 7-11) is 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $775 per week for Section 1; $825 per week for Section 2
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of July 15, Week of July 22
$50 early-bird discount available before May 1
Sees the Day is committed to helping children develop respect and appreciation for each other and the natural world. Activities include guest educators, storytelling, improv, music, imaginative play, cooperative games, beading, fairy house/fort building, gratitude circles, and classic summertime fun!
Camp Hours: 8:45 am to 4:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $550 per week. $110 per day. Fee assistance is available upon request
Grades: 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, Week of Aug. 19
Theme weeks range from theater, writing, art, Minecraft, and sports. Campers experience a mix of physical activity and creative expression daily while being immersed in their chosen interest - learning new skills and forming lasting connections. Need not be a Berkwood Hedge student to attend.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $600 per week. $550 early bird pricing before 4/1/24. Only Theater Camp is a 2-week session. Free aftercare until 5 pm
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of June 17, Week of June 24
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
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Looking for summer fun? Berkeley Rep’s got you covered. Create an original play, musical, or film, perform for friends and family, and learn from award-winning professional artists. All experience levels welcome— the only requirement is an open mind and collaborative spirit!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm for theatre camp; 4:30 to 7:30 pm for film program
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $450-$1,350 per camp. Sessions range from 1 to 3 weeks.
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 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Cole Arts Camp offers fun, relaxed and joyful activities in drama, storytelling, comedy and improv, puppetry, hip hop and creative dance, drumming, music, and crafts. Each session ends with a variety show for family and friends.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $500 per week. $100 per day. $450 per week for siblings
Grades: 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
Creative, project-based camps combine fundamental skills with imagination to engage with the music that is in our lives every day. Join in and make music: compose a masterpiece, record an album, build custom instruments! TWO WEEKS ONLY. 🎶
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:10 pm
Price: $525 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of June 10, Week of July 22
The FAD PAD is a wonderful, creative, safe, magical outdoor space for fun, art, drama, cooking, storytelling, cooperative games, fabric crafts, Fairylore and Starwitz (Harry Potter). 4-8 students, K-5th. Hammock, swings, tree to climb, and gardens to explore!
Camp Hours: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $500 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season: Week of May 27, Week of June 3, Week of June 10, Week of June 24, Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Cantare’s Summer Music Camp
FREE 2-week music camp with singing, musicianship, dancing and games. Special Event: field trip to a live performance on the final day.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: 2-week session is free of charge
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season:
Bay Area Shakespeare Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $990 per two-week session
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season: Week of July 8, Week of July 15, Week of July 22, Week of July 29
Berkeley Playhouse: Musical Theater Camps
1-Week, 2-Week, and 3-week Story-based and Triple Threat camps.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $475 per week. 1-Week, 2-Week, and 3-week sessions available
Grades: 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
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
Camp 'Kenaz
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season: Week of July 15
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
Circus Summer Camps at Kinetic Arts Center
Camp Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $560 per week
Grades: 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
Contra Costa Civic Theatre Drama Camp (CCCT)
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $950 per 2-week session
Grades: 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, Week of July 29, Week of Aug. 5
Creations Berkeley
media production.
Camp Hours: 10 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $1095 per 2-week session
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season:
Kid Stock Performing Arts Camps
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $1495 for 3-week program
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
Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) Summer Arts Academy
Visual, digital, and performing arts.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $1,150 - $1275 for 2-week sessions
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season:
Pacific Boychoir Academy Summer Music Day Camp
ONE WEEK ONLY
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $480 per week (Before/after care $20/hr.)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season: Week of July 22
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
School of Rock Classic Rock & Blues Camp
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: Inquire with camp
Grades: ages 3+, 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
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
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
Did we leave out your favorite performing arts camp? Leave a comment below!
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There’s a wonderful, friendly music and dance camp for families sponsored by the Bay Area Country Dance Society, happening again this year at Monte Toyon near Aptos, June 23-29. Classes are offered for all age and skill levels in dance (English Country, Contra, Irish Step and Ceili, and Morris dance), plus camper band, singing, theater, circus arts and dance calling, with other events happening throughout the week: maypole dance, Teddy Bears’ picnic, informal jam instrumental and singing sessions, not to mention hiking in the beautiful redwoods. Plus family dances every evening, followed by more dancing, with roving babysitters to check on the kiddos so adults can stay up and have fun! Details at bacds.org/familyweek.