Sarah's Science Camp
Each day at Sarah's Science Camp, kids make and take home a fun science project while exploring complex science topics ranging from physics to chemistry and beyond. Camp also includes hiking, music, art, games, and swimming. For children 5 and up. CIT program begins at age 11.
Camp Hours: 9am - 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $470 - $530/week; $120/day; Sibling, multi-week and early registration discounts available.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
"My son goes enthusiastically without knowing anyone and comes home talking about the funny counselors that he adores and the new friends that he's made. It's his 'happy place' - the place he would love to be all year long." ~ Sarah's Science Parent
Avid4 Adventure
Experience the power of authentic outdoor adventure for entering pre-K - 7th graders of all abilities at Avid4. Through activities like biking, climbing, paddling and hiking, kids build confidence, learn to take positive risks and are inspired to stay active and instill a lifelong love of adventure.
Camp Hours: 8am-6pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $429
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Save $15 with code: 510FAMILIES
"Sending our daughter to Avid4 was one of the single best decisions we’ve ever made as parents. We learned much about her as a person and she felt awesome about herself and her experiences."
Trackers Earth
Mobile adventures start in Berkeley then transport to the best parks and green spaces. Themes include archery, survival, live action role-playing, fishing, homesteading, and more for children entering grades Pre-K through 10th. Youngest campers learn the beginnings of these new skills.
Camp Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $495
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
“Trackers was the best camp experience EVER! We heard more stories on Monday evening than we heard for the entire school year! She was happy, engaged and tired at the end of the day.”
KIDS for the BAY
Looking for a fun-filled summer of science, friendship and nature exploration? Our campers will explore shorelines, hike through forests, kayak on the bay, create nature art, investigate creek life, swim at Lake Anza, enjoy a twilight hike/campfire, and much more!
Camp Hours: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $380.00, 15$ Early bird discount before March 15, $15 sibling discount, check websites for scholarships
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
"Very well-organized. Hiking expeditions and adventures are exciting for the kids. Exactly what’s needed in the summertime." ~ Regina J.
Roughing It Day Camp
Discover the Outdoors! Campers 4 -16 enjoy the wonders of this lakefront location (Lafayette Reservoir): canoeing, fishing, hiking, nature and more. Swimming and horseback riding lessons included. Free transportation/home pick-up: Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, East Bay Neighborhoods. Free extended care.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:30 pm
Price: Prices vary, See Dates & Rates 2018. Discounts available.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
"Roughing It was a wonderful experience with a variety of amazing activities that helped my daughter grow as a person." ~ Stephanie K., Camper Parent
Urban Adventure Camps
Unique week-long day camp for campers age 8-15. Each day, groups visit the Bay Area’s best museums, parks, galleries, science centers, activities, and attractions. Public transportation is used to explore and teach campers local navigation. Drop-off at Rockridge BART or N. Berkeley BART.
Camp Hours: 8am to 4pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $450-$650 Special discounts apply (earlybird, sibling, refer a friend, multi-session)
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
"Best camp for active and curious kids as it combines adventure, travel, exploration and learning! An A++++ of a camp!"
Berkeley Forest School Summer Camp
We're ready to hike, climb, explore, and roar! Fueled by natural curiosity, children lead the day's discoveries, facilitated by experienced outdoor educators. Teachers support a child's connection with the natural world, while blackberry picking, using tools, and tracking banana slugs!
Camp Hours: 9:00-1:30, M-F for ages 5 and up/ 9:00-12:30, M-Th for ages 3-5
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 01:30 pm
Price: $345/week. - 5% discount for signing up for 4-7 weeks of camp. - 10% discount for signing up for all eight weeks of camp. - 10% sibling discount.
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
"Thank you for your infectious enthusiasm, incredibly positive spirit and for holding a space, for kids to just be kids."
Gaia Girls Passages Herbal Medicine & Seedlings Day Camps
Herbal Medicine: Learn to identify plant families and create herbal medicines from local plants! For girls entering grades 3-8.
Seedlings Camp: Girls explore the magical realms of nature, build fairy homes, and learn wilderness survival skills. For girls entering grades K-2.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $350-550 Seedlings; $375-575 Herbal Medicine
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
use code 510families for $50 off
Wildlife Camp at Sulphur Creek Nature Center
Campers get close to animals like owls, opossums, and snakes in a serene park; weeks are based on a different theme. Half day 9am-12pm for ages 3 1/2 to 5 or until 2:30 pm for 5-13. Extended care available select weeks.
Camp Hours: 9:30-2:30 school age, 9am - noon for prek
Earliest Drop off: 09:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $160-$240
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Urban Adamah
Campers ages 3-10 get a taste of organic farm life in Berkeley with farming, crafting, building mud forts, and preparing meals with Jewish values guiding their experience.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $460 per week*, $920 per two-week session* Early bird discount for all registrations made before January 22nd: $435 per week*, $870 per two-week session. After-Camp: $175 per week. Scholarships available.
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Oakland Strokes Rowing Camp
The Learn to Row camps are for Middle School rowers of all abilities and for High School athletes who have not rowed before. Morning sessions held at San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante begin at 8:30am or 10:30am.
Camp Hours: Hours vary by rowing experience
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 01:30 pm
Price: $375/week for Learn to Row
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Kenilworth Stables Horse Camp
A captivating beginner horse camp in the Oakland hills for campers ages 7 to 10 with 2 riding lessons each day. Intermediate & advanced camps also available for older kids.
Camp Hours: 9am to 2pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $750/week
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Oakland Youth Sailing
Youth ages 7-17 come to Lake Merritt for boating adventures. Younger children use boats and learn about ecology and older kids learn to sail. Advanced sailors go to the Oakland Estuary. (scroll way down for PDF about camp)
Camp Hours: 9am to 3:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $240/week or $200 for Oakland residents
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
