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, Berkeley (BUSD) Spring Break is March 30-April 3; Oakland (OUSD), Albany, and WCCUSD Spring Break is April 6-10; Alameda Spring Break is April 13-17. OUSD is also closed on April 3 for Cesar Chavez Holiday.
Spring Break is a wonderful time to try something new. Thanks to Esther Hearts Art, MOCHA, The Crucible, The Busy Bee Activity Center, Small Steps Art Studio, Call of the Wild Camps, Monkey Business Camp, El Cerrito Martial Arts, 24-7 UK Soccer, and Camp Chrysalis Sleepaway at Pinnacles National Park for sponsoring our Guide to Spring Camps for East Bay kids’ school breaks.
East Bay Spring Break camps
Open to players of all abilities, this 24-7 UK Soccer All Levels Camp blends fun, high-energy games with age-appropriate soccer instruction. Players will learn and practice core skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through engaging activities and small-sided games.
March 30 - April 3, April 6-10
8:30 am - 3 pm
$400 per week
Save 20% on spring break camps with code 510SPRING2026. Expires 4/10/26
Call of the Wild outdoor nature camps are for kids aged 5-10 to enjoy a fun balance of learning & play, forest hikes, nature connection, friendship, storytelling, reading, journaling, games, boating, science exploration, biology, animal rights, environmental stewardship & more!
Berkeley: March 30-April 3 | Oakland: April 6-10 | Cupertino: April 13-17
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Regular Rate: $129.99/day. Sibling discount, refer-a-friend discount, and Saturday multi-session discounts are available. Scholarships: 50% off.
Camp Chrysalis offers a 6-day overnight camp at Pinnacles National Park for 16 campers who hike through canyons covered with wildflowers and uphill to look for condors, explore the unique geology of this area and go underground through natural cave formations, swim in the pool, and do crafts and woodworking. Ages 10-16.
April 7 - 12, 2026
Overnight
$1000 for the week. Sibling discount and financial assistance.
El Cerrito Martial Arts School Break Camp runs 8 am to 6 pm for ages 4–11, with beginner-friendly Jiu-Jitsu, active games, creative projects, and team-building. Kids enjoy a safe, structured environment with supervision, fitness, and fun while schools are closed.
April 6-10
8 am to 6 pm
$120 per day; $475 per week; siblings save 10%
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.
March 30-April 3, April 6-10
9 am to 4 pm
$150 per day
Join this caring staff for a week of games, art, food projects, and community fun! With 25 years of Bay Area experience, we offer structured and free play for ages 5–10, plus a youth leader program for ages 11+.
Spring Camp (5 days): Mar 30–Apr 3, 2026
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
$134 with no-fee payment plans and financial aid available; discounts for older youth leaders
Use code "510Fam" for $20 off any break camps, expires March 30. Exclusive, cannot be combined with other discounts
Explore, create, and get messy at MOCHA Art camps! Camps are from 9-3:30, with the option for precare or aftercare for ages 5-12. Guided by MOCHA Teaching Artists, campers dive into fun, hands-on projects that spark imagination. It's the perfect place for children to express themselves, learn new skills, and make new friends in a supportive, creative environment.
3/30-4/03 Superhero Academy, 04/03 Storybook Adventures, 4/06-10 Wearable Art, 4/13-17 Under the Sea Adventure, 5/25 Cosmic Creators, 5/29 Kawaii Characters
9 am to 3:30 pm | Extended care available 8 am to 5:30 pm
$90 per day | $270 for 3-day program | $450 per week
School Break Art Camps in Oakland for ages 4–11! Fun, hands-on projects using paint, sculpture, and recycled materials. Small group setting with lots of creativity. Lots of dates for local private and public schools.
March 30-April 3; April 6-10.
9 am to 3 pm
$120 per day, sibling discount available
Save 5% with code 510DAY. Expires 3/30/26
The Busy Bee No School Camps keep kids buzzing with fun! Perfect for ages 3 through 3rd grade, campers enjoy arts & crafts, group games, tumbling, outdoor play, and more in a safe, active, and creative environment.
Apr 13-17
9 am to 5 pm
$95 per day. Sibling discount $5 per day
Fire up the creativity this Spring! Weeklong camps run April 6–10 for students ages 8–18 ready to hammer, shape, melt, and build. Students learn real skills, create incredible projects, and experience the thrill of the industrial arts in a supportive small-group environment.
April 6–10, 2026
Half days 9 am to noon and 1 pm to 4 pm
$475-$525 per week based on materials (half day sessions)
Save $25 with code 510FAMSPRING. Expires April 3, Limited to first 25 campers.
Students, age 5-12, learn parkour, gymnastics, and play movement games which are combined into a Live-Action adventure game that narrates the parkour obstacles into stories of castles, jungles and caves.
Feb. 16-20 and April 6-10, 2026
8:30 am to 3 pm
$110 per day
ABSC welcomes children ages 4 to 19 to play recreational soccer at camp.
March 30 to April 3; April 6 to 10
8:45 am to 3:30 pm or half days 8:45 to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 pm
ANTS Sports leads fun & safe multi-sport camps for ages 5-11.
April 3, April 6-10
9 am to 4 pm or half day 9 am to noon or 1 to 4 pm
$475 per week, $275 per week of half days. | $115/full-day | $65 single day drop-in half day
For children ages 4-11, daily activities include Capoeira, mindfulness, music, language learning, arts & crafts, gardening, and games.
April 3-10
9 am to 5 pm
$125 per day
Ages 6-13 climbing challenges and fundamentals including bouldering, slacklining, obstacle courses, and hikes.
April 6-10
8 am to 3:30 pm
$495 per week for ages 6-9 | $595 per week ages 10-13 | Members save $50
Campers, ages 7-14, will create art projects in a variety of media, including pottery painting and hand-building with clay.
March 30 - April 3, April 6-10
9 am to 3 pm
$121 per day or $600 per week
Tennis Camp at Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley offers a comprehensive program for kids ages 5-13, designed to elevate tennis skills for players of all levels.
March 30 – April 3, April 6 – April 10
9 am to 3 pm or half day 9 am to noon
$900 per week $700 for 5 half days; $300 per day, $225 per single half day
Grades 1 to 5. East Bay SPCA Animal Camp offers animal interaction, crafts, and games. Oakland and Dublin locations.
April 3, April 6-10
9 am to 3 pm
$465 per week
El Cerrito runs spring break camp at Harding Park with art, science, outdoor games for ages 4 to 12.99.
April 6-10
8 am to 6 pm
$376/week for residents | $470/week for non-residents | $96/day for residents | $120/day for non
Ages 12 to 17. Each day will be full of delicious food and hands-on cooking and baking.
March 30 - April 2 (4 days)
10:30 am to 2:30 pm
$636.65 per 4-day session, includes all materials
Creative expression arts and crafts camp for ages 3-7 at Palos Verdes Mall
March 30-April 3; April 6-10
9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
$240 per week of half-day camp
Art-making camps for ages 6 to 11. Art supplies, lunch, and snacks are provided.
March 13, 16, 20, 23, April 3, April 6-10
9 am to 3 pm
$180 per day. $650 per week. Sibling discount available. Discount for cash or venmo.
Structured gymnastics lessons, arts & crafts, science and friends for ages 5 to 12.
April 6-10
7:45 am to 3:30 pm
$90 per day
For ages 3-12, Piedmont Rec offers five days of compelling spring camps for kids. (page 45)
April 6 to 10
Varies by program
$420-$690 per week | Non-residents pay $25-$30 more.
Pre-K to Grade 6. Campers will enjoy archery, hiking and exploring in the hills, visiting ranch animals, and working in the woodshop.
March 30 – April 3
9 am to 3 pm
$827-$1051 per week
Soccer camp for ages 5-12 with full and half-day options.
March 30-April 3
9 am to 3 pm or half day 9 am to noon
$120 per day | $70 per half day | $400 per week
Ages 4 to 12. Campers will design their day in real-time by choosing from a variety of activities. Buy any number of Day Passes to use for the given camp session. Just show up!
April 6-10 in Emeryville (March 30-April 3 in SF)
Lunch, snacks, and all hours, 8 am to 6 pm, included
$129 per day
Best for ages 3-6, Swings & Wings camps are a journey into sensory-based active and imaginative play and creations.
April 6-10, 13-17
9 am to 1 pm.
$372.50 for 5 half days
Grades 1-5, Biology & Beyond: The Science Explorers Camp designed for scientists aged 5-11
April 13-17
9 am to 4 pm
$595 per week
Throughout the day campers will learn obstacles, play ninja games, or do some stretching/yoga. Ages 6-14.
March 30 to April 10
8:30am - 3:30pm or half-day morning or afternoon
$149 per day | $649 for 5 days | $75 for half-day
Camp Whimsy is making art from and for the garden, cooking, and creative play. Ages 4 to 10.
April 13-17
9 am to 4 pm
$495 per week | $125 per day
Kids ages 5-10 will learn yoga poses, meditation, and mindfulness. They'll do crafts, collaborative art, and a bit of running around.
March 30-April 3; April 6-10
9 am to 3 pm with optional aftercare from 3-5 pm
$500 per week. $150 per day.
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.
March 30 to April 3; April 6 to 10
9 am to 3:30 pm with extended care 8 to 5:30
$550 per week | $500 per week for members
If none of these choices fit 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]
6 thoughts on “Spring Break Camps in the East Bay”
Our kids are 4 & 7 and we always go to High Road Scholars. (https://www.highroadscholars.com/register).
They are an indigenous and multicultural arts & nature camp run by this wonderful Palestinian teacher. What we love about them is that they bring in a rotating suite of experts artisans from different cultures and actually pay them well, and help them translate their expertise to kids. We’ve done like indigenous herbalism and japanese flower arranging and iranian cooking and a ton of stuff.
They take ages 4-15ish– they do some age mixing but also have different teachers dedicated to the little ones.
The Jump in Emeryville is offering spring break camp https://www.hisawyer.com/jumpin-gymsters-llc/schedules/activity-set/1754130?source=camps
Wild Child in Oakland is offering a creative Spring break experience for your little one! Wild Spring Studio April 6–8, 2026 (8:30AM–3:30PM).
Designed for ages 3–8, the three-day spring adventure is filled with colorful art, hands-on exploration, music, movement, and wildly wonderful seasonal fun. It’s the perfect place for kids to let their creativity bloom while making new friends and discovering the magic of spring.
$135 single day | $375 full three-day session
Limited spots available!
Path to Panacea is offering 2 spring break culinary camps at the Piedmont Veterans Hall Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10 with a morning and afternoon session designed for kiddos 10-16.
9 AM – 12 PM, Culinary Creatives: This culinary camp will challenge passionate young chefs to cook, bake, and experiment like professionals. Campers will explore flavors, master classic cooking techniques, and create unique dishes. The week culminates in an exciting “Chopped”-style competition to showcase creativity and skills.
REGISTER AT: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&season_id=24069&program_id=2221990&family_mbr_str=
1 PM – 4 PM Epicurean Exploration: Chefs will awaken their senses in this skills-based cooking camp, exploring the art of flavor through plant-based cuisines from around the world. Campers will craft exquisite dishes, master delicious sauces, bold spice blends, and balanced meals.
REGISTER AT: https://register.capturepoint.com/reg/cat_program_class_detail.cfm?s=&t=&season_id=24069&program_id=2458834&family_mbr_str=
$375.00 pp
Materials Fee – $50.00 (+ $30.00 for non-residents)
The Crucible is offering spring break camps in Oakland https://www.thecrucible.org/classes/youth-classes/
Osorio Training Center in Hayward is hosting an awesome boxing spring camp for youth between 5-17 years old. I just confirmed they still have space available!
When: 3/30 – 4/3
Options: morning, afternoon or all day
No experience necessary and super affordable pricing:
Half day programming: $125 for the whole week (M-F)
Full day programming: $199 for the whole week (M-F)
Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-break-boxing-camp-tickets-1984001080640
Call or text: 510.517.3466
Email: info@osoriotrainingcenter.com
Half day options: 9am – 12pm or 1pm -4pm
Full day opt up : 9am – 4pm