Spring Break is a wonderful time to try something new. Thanks to The Crucible and Head Over Heels Athletic Arts for sponsoring our Guide to Spring Camps for East Bay kids’ school breaks.
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 this April. Here is a list of programs that offer one-week sessions during the spring recesses. We love these camp providers for enriching our children’s days during spring school holidays. FYI, Oakland, Berkeley, and WCCUSD Spring Break is April 5-9. Alameda and Albany Spring Break is April 12-16.
East Bay Spring Break camps
Head Over Heels Gymnastics Camp (Emeryville)
Following CDC guidelines, campers will receive gymnastics instruction from highly-skilled coaches through a range of events; uneven bars, parallel bars, balance beam, floor, vault, etc. Afternoons include letting loose in the open gym. Preschool Full and Half-day options + School-age camp available.
The Crucible Spring Camp (Oakland)
In The Crucible’s Youth Camps, students get hands-on learning STEM concepts through the industrial arts, experimenting with different media and techniques, and connecting with creative mentors and new friends. All youth classes have been modified with new health and safety policies in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Cooking Round the World (Oakland)
Full-day cooking camp for the entire week with Cooking Round the World themes of Breakfasts Around the World and "Chopped Junior". Fees include apron, lunch, afternoon desserts, and recipes emailed home. Ages 6 to 14.
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.
Monkey Business Spring Camp (Berkeley)
Recreational time with other kids in a safe, creative space. Ages 4.5-10, with youth leaders 11+. Locally operated for 20 years, certified green business.
Sewing Room Fashion & Sewing Camp (Alameda)
Students, ages 8 to 16 work on a project of their choice, picking from the pattern selection and fabric collection available in stock. There are lots of fun sewing options, including tote bags, hats, dresses, shorts, and skirts.
Twirl (Alameda)
Twirl camp offer time to do a little of everything in a covid-safe way: art studio, pretend play, walking to the park, projects, and tons of fun. Ages 4 to 8.
Online Spring Break camps
While not my first pick for straight-up childcare needs, the following virtual spring camps caught my eye:
Oakland Zoo Virtual ZooCamp Adventures
Camp Edmo Inventors & Creators Camp
TechKnowHow Minecraft and Coding Camp
Junior Center of Art and Science Young Writers Camp
iD Tech Virtual Camp
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: The Crucible and and Head Over Heels Athletic Arts.
[Photos provided by the sponsoring camps and used with permission]
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FAD PAD 2021 Spring PLAYSHOPS
Mary Ellen Hill, Creator and Director, Headmistress, Professional Storyteller Supporting children’s creativity, joy and love of Earth for over 35 years!
Spring Fling Fun: Time to Celebrate Spring at the FAD PAD!
April 5,6 & 7, 2021 ~ 9:30-3:30 $90 per day
Herb tasting and baking, nut cracking, harvest peas, flower tasting, magical egg hunt, eat and plant seeds, listen to stories and act them out.
There will also be plenty of time for free play, climbing Bob (the loquat tree), exploring the gardens and the enchanted and forbidden forests! These Playshops are for children in K-6th grade. 8 Children maximum., 4 minimum. All art, gardening and cooking supplies
are included in the playshop fees. Scholarships and payment plans are available.
Location: Edwards Ave. Exit off HW580 in Oakland, CA
Register for the playshops: www.mehstories.com, mehstories@netzero.com ~ 510-219-3474
Ultimate Sports Connection in Walnut Creek is offering camps over Spring Break. https://ultimatesportsconnection.com/camps/