Summer Camps for Middle Schoolers
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If your child is in middle school, it feels like there are fewer camp options. Kids don’t need as much supervision, but they need to spend their days doing something off the screens, right? This roundup of summer camps includes camps for rising 6th through 8th graders. For middle schoolers ready for leadership opportunities, see also our East Bay Guide to CIT Opportunities for Teens & Tweens. For junior high kids wanting to sleep away from home, see Northern California Overnight Camp Guide for more ideas!
Thank you to our sponsors:
- The STEM Collective: Hands-on STEM exploration for middle schoolers from chemistry to carpentry.
- Perspectives Photo School by Tara Layman: Features photography field trips and editing for middle and high school students.
- Kinetic Arts Center: Sky High Aerials Camp includes aerial hoop, static & single point trapeze, rope, and tissue for ages 10-13.
- 24-7 UK Soccer Academy: Half or full-day soccer camps for kids K-10th grades. Save 20% with code 510SUMMER2023.
- UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (formerly Cal Youth Camps): Outdoor sports camps for youth ages 4-17 on the Cal Campus.
- Liv and Chiu Art Studio: Professional artists teach students in half-day workshops for grades 1 to 12.
- Firecracker Math: Math camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.
- Avid4 Adventure: Outdoor adventure camps for kids in grades K-7. Overnight camps, too.
- iD Tech: Coding, design, and development camps for grades 1 to 12. Overnight camps, too.
Summer Camps for East Bay Middle Schoolers:
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 (2023): 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
Go Girls!
Go Girls! empowers girls & gender-expansive youth to take center stage. With the Go Girls! Culture Code; theater, expressive art, music, dance, and media, campers practice brave and bold choices in their lives and communities. Performances are driven by their voice and creativity.
Camp Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $899/session (2 weeks); Save $30 per session before 3/31/23; 25% deposit due at registration. $80/week for aftercare.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17
Monkey Business Camp
Classic day camp, 100% unplugged and outdoors. Join the 25th summer full of nature exploration, arts & crafts, field games, songs, hikes, board games, storytelling, food projects, and community building. 3-week sessions help build connections between staff, campers, and the land in Tilden Park.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $1,908-$2,388 sliding scale per 3-week session | Shorter sessions pro-rated | no fee payment plans, financial aid available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): 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
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 (2023): 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 (2023): 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 (2023): 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
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation (formerly Cal Youth Camps)
UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide variety of award-winning summer camps, sports and outdoor activities, including swimming, sailing, windsurfing, skateboarding, gymnastics, martial arts, rock climbing, and more for ages 4-17. Drop-ins, 1- and 2-week sessions, extended care.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Varies; 2-week camps from $650; 1-week camps from $465. Payment plans & financial aid available.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): 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
Mr. D's Music Club
Mr. D's Music Club's multi-award-winning summer camps offer high-energy days of singing, dancing, acting, art, fun, and friends. Camp includes picnic lunches, games, talent shows, pizza lunch, and a Friday performance for friends & family. Discover one of Oakland’s "best-kept secrets."
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:45 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Use code 510FamiliesCamp2023 to save $25 on each purchased camp week. Expires 5/31/23.
24-7 UK Soccer Academy Camps
First-timers and seasoned soccer players will love 24-7 soccer camps. Run by professional coaches, camps emphasize fun and skill development while building leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Choose Recreational Fun Camp, Competitive Technical Training Camp, or Goalkeeper Training Camp.
Camp Hours: 8:30 to 3 pm (8 am drop-off available) | half-day sessions are 8:30 am to 11:30 am or noon to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $429 per week of full-day camp | $289 per week of half-day camp | $279-$385 per week for Technical Training Camps
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Save 20% with the discount code 510SUMMER2023
Bay Area Children's Theatre Summer Camps (BACT)
Looking for a FUN way for your child to build confidence, form lasting friendships, and discover their own unique voice? Join BACT in Berkeley and Oakland as they create a safe and inclusive environment for children to explore theatre, music, improv, and dance!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:05 pm
Price: $450 per week | $900 per 2-week session | shortened sessions are pro-rated
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of May 29, 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
Little Theater Company
Over 2 weeks campers will audition, memorize lines, learn choreography, create backdrops, imagine costumes, and rehearse. Campers work together to put on a 1-hour show with traditional camp activities and playtime in between. The atmosphere is encouraging and joyful.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $873 per week ($250 for before and after care for 2 weeks)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): 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 15% with code 510FAM until 2/28/23
Future Star Baseball Summer Camp
Future Star Baseball summer camps are celebrating its 20th summer camp season! Players of all ability level will receive expert instruction and play lots of fun games. Campers will come home happy and exhausted as they improve baseball skills.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $415 per week, multi week discounts available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): Week of May 29, 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 10% percent off one week of camp with code 510. Offer does not expire.
Camp Bladium powered by Nike KIDS
Camp Bladium powered by Nike KIDS Camps is a multi-sport camp designed for ages 5-12 to teach the basics of various sports: running, jumping, catching, throwing, kicking, dodging, balancing, and playing, through fun practices and games. Also socially engaging non-sport activities.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with extended care for one hour in each direction
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $425 per week or $495 for extended day with discounts available for multiple weeks
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): 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
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 (2023): 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
Avid4 Adventure
Outside > Online: Get your kids back outside this summer! Using a time-tested curriculum, experienced instructors empower campers of all ages and skill levels to bike, hike, rock climb, and paddle in awesome outdoor recreation areas. K-7th grade.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm | half-day program 9 am to 11:45 or 12:15 pm to 3 pm is for Learn to Bike (ages 3 1/2 to 6)
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $450 per week of half days | $900-$950 per week | $1800 per 2-week sessions | Sibling + multiple session discounts are available!
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): 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 5% with code 510Family5 Discount. Expiration: 8/20/2023
Jumpin' Gymsters Jumpin' to Summer Camp
Sports - Parkour Courses - Bumper Balls - Legos - Scavenger Hunts - Games - Arts n’ Crafts - Science, Monster Trucks - and Music.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 am
Price: Jr. Campers: $395 per week or $765 2-week sessions | Jr. Coach: $295 per week or $545 2-week sessions
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): 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, Week of Aug. 14
Save $25 with code 510. Expires 3/1/23
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 (2023): Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Camp JCAS at Junior Center of Art & Science
JCAS cultivates curiosity and inspires creative expression through hands-on making, tinkering, and designing with small, weekly, thematic camps including carpentry, painting, comics, stop-motion animation, and game design. Campers work in a supportive environment with professional artists.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $450 - $600 for one week camps | $1000-$1300 for 2-week camps
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): 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
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: $795-$895 per week, $25 discount offered for siblings and referrals
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): 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 $25 with code PHOTOARTS before 3/1/23
Camp Reel Stories
Make a movie in just two weeks! At Camp Reel Stories, girls and gender-expansive youth (ages 12-18) learn the craft of filmmaking, sharpen their media literacy skills, make industry connections, and create movies that represent themselves and inspire others.
Camp Hours: 9:30 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $1200 for 2-week session, Early Bird Discount $1100 until 3/31/23. No campers turned away for lack of funds.
Grades: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 19
St. Paul's Episcopal School Summer Camp
Choose from a variety of classic on-campus camps (academic, arts, sports) or engage in active day trips on foot, by bicycle, or using private and public transportation. Sports in 5,000 ft² gymnasium. Games and activities on four outdoor play areas including Lakeside Park and the Lawn Bowling Club.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $450 per week, some specialty camps have a different fee structure.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): 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 10% with code 510FamiliesSP. Offer expires 4/1/2023
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 (2023): 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
Oakland Ballet Company Summer Dance Intensive
Dancers receive high-caliber ballet training and artistically enriching classes – all in a fun, challenging, and nurturing environment. This versatile program allows dancers to develop and use ballet techniques more effectively, build performance skills, and grow artistically.
Camp Hours: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (Hayward); 1 pm to 6 pm (Alameda)
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $660/week
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
San Francisco Girls Chorus Summer Chorus Camp
A weeklong day camp for girls and non-binary singers, ages 4-11, to experience group singing in a fun, supportive environment. No singing experience is needed. Led by SF Girls Chorus choral directors with special guest artists. In SF and East Bay!
Camp Hours: Section 1 (ages 4-6) is 10 am to 3 pm and Section 2 (ages 7-11) is 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $700 per week for Section 1; $825 per week for Section 2
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): Week of July 17, Week of July 24
$50 early-bird discount available before March 15
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 (2023): 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
Circus Summer Camps at Kinetic Arts Center
Lessons build to the weekly Circus Show with Circus Arts (6 - 9yrs) of aerial, acrobatics, juggling, and dancing as well as Sky High Aerials (10 - 13yrs) including aerial hoop, static & single point trapeze, rope, and tissue. Experienced aerialists learn more advanced tricks and develop flair and style.
Camp Hours: 9 am - 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $495 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): 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
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 (2023): 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 (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24, Week of July 31
Crowden Summer Music Camps and Workshops
Try a fun and inspiring summer music camp at Crowden! From exploratory music camp to exhilarating chamber music intensives, Crowden offers summer programs for all levels of experience: Instrument Discovery Camp, Summer Strings, and John Adams Young Composers Workshop.
Camp Hours: Times vary by camp
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Prices vary by camp. Financial aid available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): 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
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 (2023): 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 (2023): 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
Liv & Chiu Art Studio Summer Art Camp
Lots of exciting art activities to keep your young artists engaged. Professional teaching artists create a supportive environment where campers are encouraged to explore and hone their skills. They offer observational drawing, animation, digital art, graphic novel, and acrylic painting in half day workshops.
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon, 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $450 per week of half day sessions | Need-Based Scholarship Available.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): 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 $20 with code: 20FUN23
Summer Arts Academy at Oakland School for the Arts (OSA)
Hands-on arts experience led by working artists for learners of all levels with classes in Audio Production & Engineering, Theatre, Fashion Design, Printmaking, Rock Band, Photography, Film, Dance, Vocal Music, Video Game Design, and Visual Media Arts. Two sessions: 6/6-6/16 & 6/20.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm from Tuesday through Friday
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $1,150 per one-week or $2,300 per 2-week session. Discounts for students receiving free or reduced lunch benefits. Scholarships and financial assistance is available
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of June 12, Week of June 19, Week of June 26
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 (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 17
Summer Dance Camp at Berkeley Ballet Theater
Summer Dance Camp is a week-long day camp featuring ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and more! Spend a week honing existing dance skills or trying out multiple styles of dance for the first time! Each week concludes with an in-studio performance of all they've learned during the week. TWO WEEKS ONLY.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 2:30 pm and 3 pm on Friday for performance
Earliest Drop off: 08:20 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $532 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): Week of July 10, Week of July 17
Berkeley Day Camp
This traditional outdoor day camp is held at the Berkeley marina. Campers explore shoreline habitats, canoe, make arts and crafts, and play at the acclaimed Adventure Playground with some day trips. Many former campers are now part of the awesome staff.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm with extended care from 7:30 am to 6 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Resident: $269 per week | Non-Resident: $323 per week. AM Care: Res. $57 | Non-Res. $68. PM Care: Res. $88 | Non-Res. $106
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): 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
Seele Stars
Seele Stars sing, dance, & act as they develop skills/friendships each summer. Taught by a credentialed teacher, they are committed to safe, fun learning via musical theater. Each weeklong camp is different & ends with a performance for families.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:50 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:10 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 24, Week of Aug. 7
MOCHA Summer Art Camps
At MOCHA, they provide an immersive experience of play, creativity, innovation, and exploration while maintaining a structured environment. Campers are encouraged to test the limits of their imagination through various thematic artistic mediums.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $400 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2023): Week of May 29, 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
Adventures 4 Kidz SUP Camp
Stand-up paddleboard camp includes nature lessons, games, safety, and paddling. Campers foster new friendships, build a thoughtful connection to nature, and feel empowered to live an active lifestyle through outdoor aquatic sports. No prior experience is required.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm or 9 am to noon for half-day program
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $649 per week for full-day camp; $399 per week for half-day camp.$50 Early bird & sibling discount available.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): 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. Expires 5/1/23
Albany-Berkeley Soccer Club (ABSC) Camp
ABSC welcomes boys and girls of all ages & skill levels to develop soccer skills while having fun. Experienced coaches lead dribbling, passing, defense, shooting, and playing with warmth & humor. Camp builds goalie skills, field sense, and conditioning.
Camp Hours: 8:45 am to 4 pm or half days 8:45am-12:30 or 1-3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $470 per week for full day; $350 per week for half days
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): 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 10% with code 24302, valid thru 8/6/23
And Sew We Grow
And Sew We Grow offers a warm, friendly space for learning the fundamentals of machine sewing. They value slowing down and working mindfully to restore a sense of well-being and joy. Each camp has its own theme for merry-making with fabric creations.
Camp Hours: 10 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 10:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $700 per week includes materials
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 5, Week of July 10, Week of July 24
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 (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10, Week of July 17, Week of July 24
Creative Music Camps at Kate Campbell Piano Studio
Campers explore and engage with the music that is in our lives every day. All camps are project-based and collaborative scaling easily to a child’s experience level and interests. Try Recording Studio, Composers’ Workshop, or both. Play an amplified cactus, write music, and record songs.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $490 per week
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2023): Week of June 12, Week of June 26, Week of July 10, Week of July 24
Dancing Paintbrush Studio
An award-winning art camp, Dancing Paintbrush demonstrates a variety of techniques and hosts special guests to nurture artistic development; provides lessons to spark the creative process; and encourages individual exploration of personal interests, working together, and sharing ideas.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $600 per week or $135 per day for core program; extended care is extra; earlybird rates apply before 4/1/23
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2023): 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, Week of Aug. 21
El Cerrito Martial Arts Summer Camp
ECMA Summer camp offers daily martial arts, yoga, arts and crafts, life skills, and fun. Camp has been running since 2012. Campers take a daily walk to a nearby park and playground.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 6 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $400 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): 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
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 (2023): Week of June 19, Week of June 26, Week of July 3, Week of July 10
Kitchen on Fire Teen Culinary & Baking Camps
During cooking camp, teens will have fun, learn, and bring home great recipes. Each week is 4 days (Monday-Thursday) and chock-full of delicious food and hands-on cooking from different regions. They offer two international menus and two weeks of baking camp.
Camp Hours: 10:30 am to 2:30 pm Mon. thru Thurs.
Earliest Drop off: 10:20 am
Latest Pick-up: 02:30 pm
Price: $595 per 4-day session
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2023): 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
One Village Sports Camps
FUNdamental soccer, multi-sport, basketball, softball & roller hockey camps are designed for maximum fun with outdoor & indoor options available. Full-Day Camps offer sprinklers on hot days, additional multi-sport choices, traditional camp games, and games & tournaments!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or half day 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:15 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $389 per week or $275 per week of half-days. Daily drop-in is $85
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): 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
Save $30 off one week with code 510FAMFD or save $10 a week of half days with code 510FAMHD
Steve & Kate's Camp
Campers choose from a variety of activities including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports & more! Buy any number of days to use at any time. Unused days are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8 am–6 pm) included for ages 4 to 12.
Camp Hours: 8 am to 6 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Please check out your local site for prices!
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2023): Week of May 29, 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
Sticky Art Lab
Find an exciting array of art-based maker camps with different themes and lead artists each week. With a focus on reuse, each day offers a balance of structured teaching and free-build for creative exploration. Themes include Clay, Sewing, Mixed Media Sculptures, Woodworking, and Animation.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $500 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2023): 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
