It’s that time of year: Spring Break! Families with school-aged children are either fantasizing about travel plans or arranging childcare for the days that schools are closed. We love these camp providers for enriching our children’s days during the spring school recess. FYI, Oakland (OUSD) and Berkeley (BUSD) Spring Break is March 31-April 4. Alameda and WCCUSD Spring Break is April 7-11. Albany Spring Break is April 14-18. OUSD and WCCUSD are also closed on March 28 for Cesar Chavez Holiday.
Spring Break is a wonderful time to try something new. Thanks to Monkey Business Camp, The Busy Bee Activity Center, Call of the Wild, Swings and Wings, Esther Hearts Art, PERSPECTIVES Photo School, and El Cerrito Martial Arts for sponsoring our Guide to Spring Camps for East Bay kids’ school breaks.
East Bay Spring Break camps
Call of the Wild Camps (Oakland, East Bay (Other))
Inspire's Call of the Wild outdoor camps are for kids ages 5-10 to connect with nature in Oakland forests. Kids enjoy enrichment in biology and language arts, hikes, exploration, nature-themed holiday activities, creating and playing games, making friends, and more!
El Cerrito Martial Arts Fun Camp (El Cerrito)
El Cerrito Martial Arts Camp is the place for fun and being your best, for kids ages 4 - 12. Camp features Daily Jiu Jitsu Classes (no experience needed), kid approved themes, child safety, daily outdoor activities, arts & crafts, dodge ball, LEGO, games, and reading time.
Esther Hearts Art Day Camps (Berkeley)
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.
Monkey Business Camp (Berkeley)
Campers ages 5.25 to 10; youth leader program for ages 11+. Award-winning camp for unplugged fun with open choice activities including arts, games, movement, structured food, and special activities fostering active engagement.
Photography (FUN)damentals Spring Break Class for Teens (Emeryville, Oakland)
While students are on a mid-semester break from school, keep them active, and creative and have FUN while learning all about the art of photography! Class touches on the basics of photography, learning how the camera works and diving into some activities to inspire their creativity with the camera.
Swings and Wings (Alameda)
Best for ages 3-6, Swings & Wings camps are a journey into sensory-based active and imaginative play and creations. They welcome curiosity and provide children with ample opportunities to flex their creative skills, explore friendships and explore the magic of play!
The Busy Bee Activity Center Day Camps (Alameda)
For kids ages PreK-3rd grade, The Busy Bee Day Camp offers weekly and single-day camps. Featuring sensory play, outdoor fun, arts & crafts, and organized games, plus popular Movie and Theme Days, it’s a perfect space for active, creative kids.
24-7 UK Soccer Indoor Camp (Oakland, Piedmont)
Players U6-U13 of all abilities play fun games while learning the fundamentals of soccer. Scroll down to find ALL LEVELS SPRING BREAK CAMP INDOOR PERFORMANCE CENTER in Oakland.
Albany-Berkeley Soccer Club Spring Break Camp (ABSC) (Berkeley)
ABSC welcomes children ages 4 to 19 to play recreational soccer at camp.
ANTS Sports (Oakland, San Francisco/Marin)
ANTS Sports leads fun & safe sports camps for ages 5-11.
Axé Oakland Capoeira Camp (Oakland)
For children ages 4-11, daily activities include Capoeira, mindfulness, music, language learning, arts & crafts, gardening, and games.
Berkeley Chess School Break Camp (Berkeley)
Meet new friends who share a love of chess while improving your game and learning new strategies.
Bridges Climbing Camp (El Cerrito)
Ages 6-13 climbing challenges and fundamentals including bouldering, slacklining, obstacle courses, and hikes.
Brushstrokes Spring Art Camp (Berkeley)
Campers, ages 7-10, will create art projects in a variety of media, including pottery painting and hand-building with clay.
Camp Chrysalis Overnight Camp (East Bay (Other))
6-day sleepaway camp at Pinnacles National Park includes daily hiking through canyons covered with wildflowers and up towards peaks to look for falcons and condors. Also crafts, woodworking, and swimming. Age 10-16.
Cole Arts Spring Camp (Oakland)
Ages 5 to 12. Multi-arts performing and storytelling camps, including hip hop creative dance, drumming, puppetry, arts & crafts. A relaxed, joyful and safe space for kids to have a ton of fun.
Corner House Studio Art Camp (Oakland)
Ages 5 to 10. Art Camp with painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking. Montclair Park in the afternoon.
East Bay SPCA Animal Camp (Oakland)
Grades 1 to 5. East Bay SPCA Animal Camp offers animal interaction, crafts, and games.
Jumpin Gymster Spring Break (Oakland)
Kids, ages 4-11 can play outdoors and make new friends doing physical activity.
Lemon Blossom Spring Art Camp (Walnut Creek / Concord)
Creative expression arts and crafts camp for ages 3-7 at Palos Verdes Mall
MOCHA Spring Break Art Camps (Oakland)
For ages 5-13. School's Out, MOCHA's In. Offering 1 day and weeklong art camps to cover school break schedule.
One Big Love Art Camp (Oakland)
Art-making camps for ages 6 to 11. Art supplies, lunch, and snacks are provided.
Pac West Spring Break (Newark / Union City)
Structured gymnastics lessons, arts & crafts, science and friends for ages 5 to 12.
Piedmont Rec Spring Camps (Piedmont)
For ages 5-12, Piedmont Rec offers five days of compelling spring camps for kids.
Ranch Camp @ Sienna Ranch (Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda)
Pre-K to Grade 6. Campers will enjoy archery, hiking and exploring in the hills, visiting ranch animals, and working in the woodshop.
Sail Alameda (Alameda)
Sailing camp divided by experience level for ages 7+
The Village Kids' Club (Alameda)
Grades 1-5, Biology & Beyond: The Science Explorers Camp designed for scientists aged 5-11
Town Hall Theatre Camp (Lafayette / Moraga / Orinda)
Camp with theatre games and skills. PreK to 5th grade. Lafayette.
Traverse School Break Ninja Camp (Richmond / Point Richmond)
Campers will learn obstacles during class time, have free time to practice what they learned and explore new obstacles, play ninja games/do ninja challenges, or do some stretching/yoga.
Twirl Spring Camp (Alameda)
Ages 4 to 10. Crafts and garden with the colors of spring.
Wild Ones Art Camp (Oakland)
Spend the week at Roberts Park exploring nature and making art with new friends.
Yama Kids Yoga Camp (Berkeley)
Kids ages 5-10 will learn yoga poses, meditation, and mindfulness. They'll do crafts, collaborative art, and a bit of running around.
ZooCamp Spring Break (Oakland)
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.
If none of these choices fits your spring camp needs, check out our Summer Camp Guide to find even more places that might have a week of spring camp when you need it!
Thanks again to our sponsors who make this guide to spring break camps possible.
[Photos provided by the sponsoring camps and used with permission]
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Soccer2gether is offering spring break camp. https://www.soccer2gether.com/camps
Chrysalis Girls Adventures is offering a ROCK-CLIMBING Spring Break Camp for 5th-9th graders, March 31 – April 4, at Pacific Pipe in Oakland: https://www.chrysalisgirls.org/schoolyearprogram. Join this girls’ rock-climbing and leadership development course to climb, build community, set goals, challenge yourself, and have fun!!
Small Steps Art Studio is offering Single Days for Spring Break Art Camp. Weeks 3/31, 4/7 & 4/14. Spots still available for full weeks, 4/7 & 4/14. Ages 4-11, Times 9-3pm, located in North Oakland. Small Steps Art Studio focuses on resourced and recycled materials, encouraging sustainable practices and making art accessible. Empowering children to create wherever they are.