This roundup of science and technology camps includes a wide range of exciting summer camp activities from mathematics and digital filmmaking to video game programming, biology, ecology, and robotics. Kids will love learning new skills (without homework!) and will be prepped for 21st-century thinking. Learn more about these and other East Bay camps in our 2023 Camp Guide.
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FireCracker Math In-person Day Camps are for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 – 16. Camps combine half-day math instruction followed by optional fun activities in the afternoon in Alameda, Oakland/Piedmont, Berkeley, and Lafayette.
iD Tech Summer Tech Camps include weeklong sessions as day camp or overnight with coding, game dev, and robotics at UC Berkeley and other top universities for grades 1 to 12.
Legarza Kids Camps have specialty S.T.E.A.M. instructors to lead K to 8th graders in various Bay Area locations. Morning and afternoon sessions explore different themes each week.
KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps Choose robotics, coding, or game design for grades pre-K to 5th in Berkeley, Emeryville, Alameda, Emeryville, or Fremont.
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Galileo Camps
At Camp Galileo, K – 10th graders enjoy STEAM-inspired projects, collaborate with peers, and get active outside with lots of team-building fun.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm (dates and hours may vary by location)
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $525-$560 per week. Rates may vary by location.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps
Get summer exploration, adventure and discovery on the family agenda. Pre-Ks through 5th graders learn and explore at KidzToPros’ summer camps. From sports and robotics to creative arts – find options to inspire every learner.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 5 pm (dates and hours may vary by location)
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $585 per week of full days
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7, Week of Aug. 14
Save $50 with code 510FAM-50, valid thru 2/28/23.
The Lawrence Summer Camps
Campers become budding engineers, biologists, and astronomers when they immerse themselves in our classrooms, exhibits, and other learning spaces. Sign your aspiring young scientist up today for a fun summer of exploration and discovery at UC Berkeley's public science center!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $1,395 per two-week session
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
iD Tech
Register today for camps at inspiring universities across the Bay Area. Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic of the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Coding, game dev, robotics, and more.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $1,049 USD/Week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Firecracker Math Summer Camp
Math camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Instructions employ math games, projects, and magic tricks, sparking kids’ interest in math and boosting their skills and confidence. Morning classes are followed by fun activities in the afternoon.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $525 per week. $325 per week for half-day (math-only) camp. $120 per day. $75 per half-day (math-only). Multi-week & sibling discount. Financial aid is available. AM care $50, PM care $125.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Save 5% off tuition with code 510FamiliesSum23. Expires 6/30/23
Legarza Kids Camps
Legarza basketball, all-sports, and S.T.E.A.M. camps are run by highly-trained coaches who are sure to become your kid's new hero. Programs are designed to instill confidence, learning, and growth. Come see how they put the FUN in fundamentals!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with half day sessions (hours & dates vary by location)
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $295-$485 per week full-day | $155-$285 per week of half-day (rates may vary by location)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Use code 510FAM to save 10% Expires 9/1/23
Redwood Day Summer Program
The Redwood Day School summer program will offer flexibility while allowing for a fun, engaging, and robust experience with cooking, art, and sports. The program is open to all children 4 years old - rising 8th grade and kids do NOT have to be Redwood Day students to attend.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or 9 am to noon & 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $540 per week of full-day sessions | $270 per week of half-day sessions
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Perspectives Photo School by Tara Layman Photography
Campers explore many destinations in the Bay Area while diving into the world of digital photography and editing. They will learn to use light, composition, and their visual voice to create impactful images expressing how they see the world through experiential learning and creative collaboration.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $695 per week, $25 discount offered for siblings and referrals. Scholarships also available for families, please inquire for more information.
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Save $100 with code 510FAMILIES
3DMAKERCAMP
Kids, ages 5-15, design and create unique products using 3D printers & laser cutters, plus enjoy sports and games led by professional instructors. Join a fun-filled summer of learning and adventure.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 am
Price: $475 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Save $15 with code 510FAM
Summer Discovery Camps at BADM
Campers will have a blast with one and two-week camp sessions of robust programming that provides the perfect blend of Bay Area Discovery Museum's exhibits and the surrounding Fort Baker National Park.
Camp Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $650 per week; $1300/ 2-week session
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
The Coder School Berkeley
Promising a solid week of coding fun, kids, age 7+, code throughout the week and then demo their creations. Programming languages/topics include: Scratch, Python, Roblox, HTML/CSS, Raspberry Pi, AI and Mobile Apps. Camps Include daily hour of fun and outdoor activities most days.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: $549 to $749 per week. Save $100 per camp before 1/31/23
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Le Camp D'Été and Riveropolis at Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Le Camp D'Été consists of hands-on French learning followed by sports, art, gaming, music, and science. No prior French is required. In Riveropolis Camp (conducted in English), kids construct a fantastic model river world with rain, waterfalls, lakes and islands.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $965 for two-week session. Early bird discount available
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Su Yun's STEM + Mandarin Summer Camps
Su Yun's provides fun and engaging hands-on K-5 summer camps that blend STEM topics, Mandarin language, and outdoor activities. Themes include LEGO, engineering, and makerspace. No prior language experience is required.
For grades 5-8, there's VR programming, carpentry, chemistry experiments, and Arduino conducted entirely in English.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $425 per week. Early bird, multi-session, and sibling/friend discounts available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Save $20/wk when you email info@suyunschinese.com and mention 510families
Aurora School Summer Camp
Choose from Creators & Explorers, a general camp that includes woodshop, science, creative writing, coding, crafts, and sports; Theater Arts Camp performing Suessical the Musical; and LEGO and Engineering with TechKnowHow. Camps fill up fast, if a session is full register for the waitlist.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 or 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $535 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Montessori Family School Summer Program
Montessori Family School in El Cerrito is hosting Summer Camp from June 12 through July 7. Themes this year include (1) Clothing, Costumes, and Textile Art (2) Movie Making (a 2-week course) (3) STEAM Experimental Journey.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $450 per week. Save 10% before 3/23/23
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3
TechKnowHow LEGO & Coding Camps
TechKnowHow Camps offer week-long programs with a LEGO, Minecraft, Robotics, Roblox or Coding focus for ages 5-13. Camps feature small-group sessions, enthusiastic instructors, new programs each year, and over 28 years of experience successfully serving Bay Area students!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $535/wk (Oakland location), $20 Early-bird discount is available; Extended care available at some locations for extra fee.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
STEAM Camp on the Hill at Berkwood Hedge School
Explore Robotics and Coding, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics at Berkwood Hedge School’s Summer Camp located in the beautiful Berkeley Hills. This innovative camp offers a dynamic environment complete with playtime, aftercare, and athletics.
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
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17
Camp Doodles
Campers age 3-12 grow their creative intelligence through making and art with engaging weekly themes incorporating science and engineering activities. There is something to inspire every child including building, woodworking, 3D art, sculpting, cooking, sports & games.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:45 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $479 per week for core program. Some discounts available.
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
ATDP, Academic Talent Development Program at UC Berkeley
Challenging courses for motivated scholars. Explore academic passions through in-person or remote learning. Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held in Point Richmond and Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) is at the UC Berkeley campus. Check application requirements.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am - noon (morning sessions) and 1 pm - 4:30 pm (afternoon sessions)
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: Each course ranges $710-$1080 for 3-6 weeks in total. Financial Aid is available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Girls Summer Program by Julia Morgan School
The 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade camp (6/19-6/30) focuses on empowering girls to express themselves authentically through art and STEAM activities. The 7th and 8th grade camps: a 2-week Performing Arts Camp (7/3-7/14) and a 1-week Science and Nature Camp (7/10-7/14).
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $500 for a 5-day camp; $900 for 9-day camp; $50 discount by March 31
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10
JCC East Bay Summer Camp
The JCC offers an intimate day camp experience to discover new interests, test personal limits, and have fun. Through traditional and specialty camps, they give campers a sense of Judaism in a whole new way with service projects, art, theater, STEM, sports, and more.
Camp Hours: 9:00am-3:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $525/week; multi-week, returning campers, sibling discounts available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
The STEM Collective
The STEM Collective is NOT your average camp. This is a truly hands-on, applied knowledge camp that offers virtual reality programming, chemistry, carpentry, Arduino, and philosophy. Skills will be learned and knowledge will be applied.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $475 per week. Earlybird savings of $25 before 3/15/23; Save $25 for additional weeks
Grades: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
YoungWonks Coding Summer Camp
YoungWonks is a WASC Accredited Coding and Engineering program for youth, well known for teaching Computer Science to thousands of students around the world for over the last 8+ years. Schedule a free trial class today. Online or in-person in Pleasanton.
Camp Hours: 1.5 hours Monday to Wednesday either 1 pm to 2:30 pm or 2:30 pm to 4 pm.
Earliest Drop off: 01:00 pm
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $725 per 4-week session (of 1.5 hour classes for 3 days a week)
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Aim High
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.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:15 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: 5-week session is free of charge, an application is required
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10
Kids Elite S.T.E.A.M Camp
Camp Hours: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $475 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31, Week of Aug. 7
Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO Camp
Camp Hours: Vary by location
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: Vary by location and duration
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022):
Riveropolis Maker Camp: Land of Tree People
Riveropolis campers construct a fantastic model river world with rain, waterfalls, lakes, and islands.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $990 for a 9-day session in Berkeley | $1215 for a 9-day session in SF
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
The Crucible Youth Summer Camps
Camp Hours: 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: Half-day camps vary between $425 per week to $825 depending on class and materials
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
UCB Girls in Engineering Summer Camp
Girls in Engineering is an introductory STEAM camp for Bay Area middle school students.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with optional extended care
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $600 - GiE actively recruits students from low socio-economic backgrounds and underrepresented minority groups and offers full scholarships.
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022):
Big thanks to our sponsors who make this guide (and these hecka cool camps!) possible: FireCracker Math, iD Tech, Legarza Kids Camps, and KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps.
