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
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"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
Galileo Innovation Camps for Kids
Galileo mixes day camp fun with hands-on projects in science and engineering to the visual and culinary arts. Kids grow from Camp Galileo (pre-K-5th) through Galileo Summer Quest (5th-8th), emerging as confident creators ready to turn their ideas into reality.
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Camp Hours: 9am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $439 per week; discounts for multiple-weeks, signing up early or with friends.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Save $30 off with code: 510FAMILY18
"Galileo had my son running more, creating more, thinking more, engaging more than anywhere he's ever been. We'll be back again next year, with my daughter too!" ~ Andrea L, Alameda
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."
Camp EDMO
At Camp EDMO, Pre-K–8th-grade campers' curiosity is fueled by immersing them in maker-infused art, science, technology, and the natural world. Kids build confidence through new experiences and build their compassion through kindness.
Camp Hours: 9am–3pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $409-$549/week depending on location. Discounts for multiple week enrollment, siblings, early birds, First-Time Families, and referrals.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
First time families save $50 with code FIRST51018
"I loved seeing my child grow socially, emotionally and academically during his weeks at camp." ~ Susan I., Second Grade Parent
Camp d'Eté (Ecole Bilingue)
Le Camp d'Ete is an extension of Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley. Children from preschool to 5th grade will learn or expand French skills in a nurturing and fun atmosphere on the West Berkeley campus. Previous exposure to French language is not required.
Camp Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 am
Price: $500 (early bird rate available)
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Monkey Business Camp
Monkey Business Camp offers art, cooking, storytelling, nature exploration, treasure hunts, carnival games, singing, and organic food! Expect an exciting week outdoors in Tilden Park with 1 day of swimming. Pre-K program for 3-4 year olds at indoor location near Tilden.
Camp Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 am
Price: $460, with multi-session, sibling, earlybird and youth leader discounts available
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
"My children loved being in Tilden Park, playing with friends, trying new projects, swimming, and the fun, caring staff and youth leaders."
Galileo Idea Lab: Camp @ HQ
Galileo Idea Lab is a half-day, low-cost camp where campers get to see what we’re dreaming up for 2019. Campers will activate their imaginations, explore exciting new ideas, and be able to shape the future of Galileo camps. Space is very limited & different ages each week!
Camp Hours: 9am - 12pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Lastest Pick-up: 12:00 pm
Price: $150 per week
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Save 50% off per week with code: IDEALAB18
"Camp Galileo has taught them to explore and experiment, trust in others they've only just met, and think of failure as simply a step a long the way. It's a community we're thrilled to be part of." ~ Jeff K., Oakland
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.”
Oakland Zoo Summer ZooCamp
Oakland Zoo invites kids to hang out with us for an exciting week of nature discovery, animal adventures, and fun! Activities include zoo tours, interactive stories, puppet play, games, craft projects, science activities and of course, animals up close.
Camp Hours: 9am to 4pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $369
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
"ZooCamp is not only fun and educational for my child, it's well organized and I feel safe sending my child there."
Berkeley Ballet Theater Summer Ballet Workshops
Experience ballet in a fun, challenging, and nurturing environment in 1-3 week sessions at Berkeley Ballet Theater's summer camps. Specialized workshops include ballet technique, pointe, character, and Cuban technique. Something for all levels from age 7 to teen.
Camp Hours: 9am - 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $420
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Claremont Kids Club
The Kids’ Club features an outdoor play area and an indoor facility filled with games, arts and crafts, books and more. Our experienced childcare attendants ensure your little ones enjoy fun, educational and age-appropriate activities.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $500
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
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
Abundant Summers
Campers explore, investigate, create, and, play in this inclusive, all-outdoors social-justice themed camp. Days are spent sharing community with campers ages 2 - 10, making kids' imaginations reality, connecting with our natural world, and learning how to be freedom fighters.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $85/Day; $340/Week; $3150 Unlimited Summer Access; Earlybird discount before 3/1/18; 30% off for Families of Color; 20% off for siblings
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Adventure Day Camp
Adventure Day Camp is a traditional day camp for children ages 3-15 years old. Children gain confidence in arts, sports, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, tennis, horseback riding, archery, and more! THREE Oakland bus pickup/dropoff locations.
Camp Hours: 8am to 6pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Prices vary, see dates & rates. Discounts available: early bird, sibling, multiple sessions
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
"You TRULY run an AMAZING summer camp - my husband and I kept saying that it made us wish we could be kids again just to go to your camp!"
Shu Ren Bay Area Adventure Camp
Shu Ren Bay Area Adventure Camp is a unique experience for local and international students to discover their own creative potential and artistic voice while exploring the historical, cultural, and natural landmarks surrounding the Bay Area. Offered in English and Chinese.
Camp Hours: 8:30am - 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: varies
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) Spanish Summer Camp
EBI, the Bay Area’s first Spanish-English dual-immersion independent school, offers a summer of Spanish language and culture. EBI Summer Camps are open to EBI, and non-EBI students. Campers will explore enriching and dynamic themes in Spanish!
Camp Hours: 8:30am-4pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $555
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Doodles
Doodles campers, age 3-12, grow their creative intelligence (CIQ) through making and art. Engage in weekly themes about basic engineering, renewable fuels, propulsion and others. There is something to inspire every child through building, woodworking, 3D art, sculpting, cooking, sports & games.
Camp Hours: 9am to 4pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 am
Price: $399/week; early brid and multiweek discounts
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
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"Our daughter's favorite camp this summer. Lots of creative projects. She really enjoyed having a choice of activities."
Bay Language Academy
Bay Language Academy builds on 7 years of educating multilingual children through exploration of languages and the cultures they convey. Activities include artistic workshops and cooking demonstrations for elementary students and intensive language sessions for middle and high school students.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3pm for Elementary; 2pm to 5pm Middle and High School
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $395/week; $89/day
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
"I am very impressed with what she has learned so far and how much she is enjoying the camp, definitely want to keep that going!"
Thingamakids! Summer Camp
Thingamajigs' team of artists create an engaging arts and music camp designed to expand the young, creative mind. Through interactive workshops that incorporate music, movement, visual art, and science, Thingamakids! campers gain a unique and well-rounded experience in creativity, collaboration, and experimentation.
Camp Hours: 9 am - 2 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $450 /week (standard) / Early Bird Discounts (till Feb 15!) / Multiple-week discounts / Sibling-enrollment discounts / Limited Scholarships
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st
$25 discount for using promotion code 510families at checkout
EFBA French Immersion
Education Française Bay Area (EFBA) offers week-long immersion in French, organized by weekly themes for kids aged 4-11 yo to make them explore French-speaking cultures through sports, games, music, art, and more!
Camp Hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: From $350 per week - Discounts for current students, smart packages and Early Birds!
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Save $25 (can be combined with other discounts, check it out online!)
"EFBA Camp is a wonderful way to get kids to interact with a cultural topic, enhance their French vocabulary all while immersed in the language."
Steve & Kate's Camp
Make movies, play sports, sew, play with robots, learn to code, bake bread, and make music. Campers choose what they want to do from moment to moment. Lunch, snacks, and all materials are provided. A drop-in camp.
Camp Hours: 7:30am-6pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 am
Price: 1-4 days = $110/day; 5+ days = $100/day; 20+ days = $90/day; Summer Memberships also available.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Hands-On! STEAM Camps
Hands-On! STEAM Camps offer opportunities for tinkering, creating, experimenting, collaborating, constructing, and crafting! Kids will discover that science is real and art is everywhere! And most importantly, science is fun!! Ages 4 to 11.
Camp Hours: 9am-1:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 01:30 pm
Price: $275/week or $60/day
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
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."
Jumpin' Gymsters! Summer Camps
Jumpin' Gymsters offers 3 camps at Lake Temescal: Sports and Science; Sports and Legos; Sports and Arts. Sports include soccer, baseball, gymnastics, hiking and obstacle courses.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:00 am
Price: $365
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd
Habitot's Summer Day Camps for Tots
Habitot offers week-long camps with themes like Space Station, Treasure Island, and Dinosaur Dig, each with indoor art, science, cooking, and dramatic play. Habitot visits, Mon-Thurs afternoons. Outdoor recess. Snacks included. Camps limited to 12 children, 2.9-5.0 yrs.
Camp Hours: 9am -4pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $350/week
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+)
"My child really enjoyed the creative activities! He starts preschool next fall and this was the perfect intro to a preschool setting and to other children and teachers."
Camp Gan Israel
"Gan Izzy" offers an exciting array of activities, swimming and trips in a joyful Jewish atmosphere for ages 4 to 11. CIT program for ages 12-14.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $320/week or $870/3-weeks
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
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
Piedmont Recreation Department Camps
A vast array of full- and half-day camps. You name it: sports, crafts, ballet, bugs, circus, knitting, carpentry, science, tumbling, swimming, cooking, and it is different each week! Beginning at age 3.
Camp Hours: Timing and prices vary.
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: Timing and prices vary.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Cal Golden Bears Gymnastics Camp
Gymnastics, dance, trampoline activities, arts and crafts, and strength training for ages 4 to 14. Morning extended care included in rate.
Camp Hours: 8:30am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: varies
Grades: 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
Monkey Ninja Camp @ Athletic Playground
This morning drop-in camp focuses on Parkour and acrobatics. Get ready to jump, vault roll, flip, land and go through creative obstacle courses. Ages 5-13. Mini camp starts at age 3.
Camp Hours: 9am to noon or 12:30 to 3:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $89 per 3-hour session; discounts for multiple days & members
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
East Bay Dance Center Summer Camp
Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Tumbling, African Dance, Drama, Art, and lots of fun with flexible scheduling. Multi-week/ sibling discounts. Before/after care available. Creating more confident kids for 28 years.
Camp Hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $62/day, $250/week (5 days)
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Head Over Heels Athletic Arts
Day camp program for kids 4+ offers gymnastics and circus arts, plus playground games and arts + crafts. Offered to preschool and school-aged kids.
Camp Hours: 9am to 1:30pm preschool or 9am to 4:30 big kids
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $425/week or $105/day big kid; other discounts apply
Grades: toddlers (ages 2+), preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
YMCA Summer Camp (Downtown Oakland)
Positive developmental experiences that encourage children to forge bonds while building confidence through skill-building activities suited to their age.
Camp Hours: 9am-4pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: varies based on age and activities
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Bay Island Gymnastics Summer Camps
Gymnastics and parkour camps offered throughout the entire summer for every age, interest, and level. Half day camps for boys and girls ages 4-5.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $376 per week; $345 Earlybird registration before 5/31/2018
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Lawrence Hall of Science
Explore, investigate, discover, and invent with summer camps at the Lawrence Hall of Science! With camps covering topics ranging from marine biology to robotics, you will find the perfect camp for your children aged 4 years old through 12th grade.
Camp Hours: 9am to 4pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 am
Price: Half-day camps: $270 Full-day camps: $605 with discounts on all camps available for Hall members
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Shawl Anderson Summer Dance Lab
Offering half- and full-day programs in a range of movement styles with younger ages offered for a SINGLE WEEK only. Magical Story Ballet is ages 4-6.
Camp Hours: Hours and prices vary
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 01:00 pm
Price: Hours and prices vary
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 8th
Summer Science at The Academy School (Berkeley)
Integrated, hands-on, experiential themes based on real-world science applications. Camps covers biology, chemistry, coding, engineering, and mathematics through fun, interactive labs. Camps offers a separate topic for morning and afternoon lab.
Camp Hours: 9am to 4pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $550
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Twirl
Slime, sticks, and tinkering is just the beginning. 8 special themes make camp different each week. Mini camp for Tiny Twirlers age 3 to 6 is 9am to noon.
Camp Hours: 9am to 3pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Lastest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $325/week or $75/day with discounts available
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Albany Berkeley Soccer Club Camp (ABSC)
ABSC soccer camps are open to all players aged 4 to 19. Under-5 players join half-day morning session. Full day camp spends one afternoon per week swimming.
Camp Hours: 8:30am to 4pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Lastest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $305/week with discounts available
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
