East Bay Summer Camps That Are Running In July (2022)
Thanks to our guide sponsors: Superpower of the Song, Inspire’s Call of the Wild Camp, Le Camp D’Été from Ecole Bilingue, and KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps.
If you’ve been trying to find an in-person summer camp option for July 2022, our sponsors are some wonderful and diverse options to consider.
- Superpower of the Song: Intro to Piano, Songwriting, & Video Game Composing for grades 2 to 12 throughout July in Oakland.
- Inspire’s Call of the Wild Camp: Weeklong sessions of nature-based camp for grades K to 5 throughout July in Berkeley and Oakland.
- Le Camp D’Été from Ecole Bilingue: Two-week sessions of French immersion camp for grades 1 to 6 throughout July in South Berkeley. No prior French experience is necessary.
- KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps: Full and half-day camps for pre-K to grade 8 throughout July. In many locations including Alameda, Berkeley, Castro Valley, Emeryville, Fremont, and Richmond.
More camps offering in-person programs in July
KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps
Summer is for exploration, adventure and discovery. From sports to coding, robotics, and creative arts - find options to inspire every Pre-K to 8th-grade learner with KidztoPros. Sports tracks include multi-sport, tennis, soccer, or basketball. Not all weeks are available at all locations.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with extended care 8:30 am to 5 pm | Half-day option 8:30 am to noon.
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: Starting at $423 per week
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
Save $50 with code 510FAM-50. Expires 6/1/2022.
Camp Galileo
At Camp Galileo, pre-K – rising 10th graders engage in hands-on, STEAM-based learning that helps them create a bright future. Supported by the best staff around, kids get inspired to turn their big ideas into reality—and have the fun-filled summer of their lives. Optional extended care.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $500 (1st week), $475 (2nd week), Early Bird Discount $50 off until Feb 28
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25
Prospect Sierra Rising K-8th Summer Programs
Prospect Sierra 2022 Summer Programs offer incredible options from socioemotional literacy and mindfulness to robotics, music, and STEM. Students will joyfully make friends and discover new interests.
Camp Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $450-$500 per week for full day
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25
Superpower of the Song - Intro to Piano, Songwriting, & Video Game Composing
Superpower of the Song
provides high quality music instruction with 3 in-person summer camps: Intro to the Piano/Electronic Keyboard, Intro to Song-writing, and Intro to Composing Video Game Music. Take one or all three. Masks and Vaccines required.
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 12:15 pm
Price: $1200 per week
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25
Aventura - Summer Camp At EBI
Aventura Summer Camp at EBI is where campers can participate in engaging and innovative age-appropriate activities in Spanish, STEAM, Athletics, and Global Arts in a COVID-safe environment, led by an outstanding faculty and renowned industry partners. Each summer camp week is full of FUN.
Camp Hours: 8:45 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $430 per week
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
FireCracker Math
Firecracker Math In-person Day Camps are for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 - 16. Camps combines half-day math instruction followed by optional fun activities in the afternoon. Hybrid live-online Summer Math Boost Program also available.
Camp Hours: Full day: 9 am to 4 pm with lunch break | Half day of math: 9 am to noon | extended day 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: Full-day $500/ week or $110/day. Half-Day (math) $325/week or $75/day. Multi-week & Sib Discounts. Financial aid available. Extended care extra.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8, Week of Aug. 15
Save 5% off camp fees with code 510FamiliesSum22. Expires 6/30/22
Go Girls!
Go Girls! is an empowering experience for girls & gender-expansive youth. By making theater, art, music, and media, campers learn to love themselves and each other and make brave choices in their lives and communities. Schoolyear program is in multiple school sites in Oakland and Berkeley.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm with extended care available
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $859 for each 2-week session, $75 per week for aftercare
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 11, Week of July 18
Shu Ren Mandarin Immersion Summer Camp
Shu Ren campers will learn Mandarin through the lens of inquiry, as they engage in hands-on activities that explore scientific discoveries, visual and culinary art from around the world. Camp is designed to engage all levels of Mandarin language learners, even beginners.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $450 per week
Grades: ages 2+, ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Bay Area Children's Theatre Summer Camps
Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT) Camps provide award-winning performance training opportunities. Your child will have a blast singing, dancing, and performing on stage in their favorite Disney musical or Broadway show. Beginners to seasoned actors are welcome.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $750 per two-week session
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of May 30, Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
Avid4 Adventure
It's time to get kids back outside this summer! Avid4 Adventure day and overnight camps teach kids of all skill levels to climb, bike, hike, paddle, and thrive in the outdoors. Locations include Oakland, Orinda, Burlingame, Mill Valley, Palo Alto, Santa Rosa. Register to secure your summer adventures today.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm | Overnight Camps Sunday through Friday
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: 1 Week Programs: from $629, 2 Week Programs from $1,193, Early bird, sibling, and multi session discounts available.
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of May 30, Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Mr. D's Music Club
Mr. D's Music Club's 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. Discover one of Oakland’s "best-kept secrets". Voted Best of the Best 2021.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm | PM Extended Care available 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $450 per week | Multiple Camp, Sibling & Early Bird Discounts available.
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
Use code 510FamiliesCamp2022 to save $25 on each purchased camp week. Expires 5/31/22.
Monkey Business Camp
Classic day camp, 100% unplugged and outdoors. Join the 24th summer full of nature exploration, arts & crafts, field games, songs, hikes, board games, and more! Three-week session offerings, for building connections between staff and campers and the land in Tilden Park. Campers ages 5-10. Youth Leaders 11+.
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 ($15.90-$19.90/hour)
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Black Oak Wilderness Camps at Wildcat Canyon Community School
Black Oak Wilderness Camp is a nonprofit aiming to increase access to nature education for students from historically excluded or marginalized communities. Campers have 90 acres to roam, play, explore, craft, and have fun. Themes include archery and bow making, blacksmithing, wilderness survival, bike shop, and farming.
Camp Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $550 per week with discounts available
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Le Camp D'Été from Ecole Bilingue
Le Camp d'Été is an extension program of Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley. Children will expand their French skills in a nurturing and fun atmosphere. Previous exposure to French language is not required. Students will become more curious, confident, and creative learners.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $920 for 2 weeks. Early Bird Special $830 for two weeks. 6 week special - $1990 before June 1st
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25
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 your level: Fun Camp, Technical Training Camp, or Goalkeeper Training Camp.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3 pm (8 am early drop off available), Half-day Camps also available.
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $409 per week
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
Save 20% with code 510SUMMER2022. Expires 9/1/22
Junior Center of Art and Science (JCAS)
Create and explore this summer! Camp JCAS cultivates curiosity and inspires creative expression through making, tinkering, and visual arts with small, weekly, thematic camps from ceramics to stop-motion animation. Campers design and create both independently and collaboratively through fun and engaging group projects.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm some camps 9 to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $300 to $600 per week on a sliding scale based on need
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
Liv & Chiu Art Studio Art Camp
Liv & Chiu has 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. From papier-mâché to acrylic paint, from art around the globe to their imagined world, they've got it all!
Camp Hours: 9 am to noon & 1 pm to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $530 per week; multiple session discount ($20); need-based scholarships available to El Cerrito residents.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18
Save $20 with discount code 20FUN22. This promotion may not be combined with other offers.
Discovery Camps at the Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito
Summer camp at the Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM) is summer as it should be. Campers will have a blast with two-week sessions filled with robust programming that provides the perfect blend of BADM's exhibits and the surrounding National Park, Fort Baker.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $1,100 per 2-week session ($990 for Session 2 starting July 5)
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Camp Bladium powered by Nike KIDS Camps
Camp Bladium powered by Nike KIDS Camps is a multi-sport camp designed for ages 5-12 to teach campers the basic fundamentals of various sports: running, jumping, catching, throwing, kicking, dodging, balancing, and playing, through fun practices and games. Also fun non-sport activities, in a socially engaging environment.
Camp Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $495 per week. Group discounts & Early Bird discounts are available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
The Lawrence Summer Camps
Inspire your child’s curiosity with a two-week camp program at The Lawrence Hall of Science. With a wide variety of subjects to choose from, your camper could explore animal habitats, build arcade games, journey to the stars, and more!
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $1,295 per two-week session
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Aurora School Summer Camps
Play! Explore! Perform! Aurora’s experienced staff and small groups give campers lots of individual attention. Choose from the famous Theater Arts Camp, a general camp called Creators & Explorers, and LEGO and Engineering camps led by fine folks at TechKnowHow.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm or 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: ranges from $450 and $529 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
iD Tech Summer Tech Camps
Enroll now for on-campus programs at UC Berkeley. Weeklong sessions with STEM fun, campus exploration, and face-to-face friendship. Coding, game dev, robotics, and more. Kids can join a community of 500,000 iD alumni who are launching startups, founding nonprofits, and landing dream jobs at big companies.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: From $999 per week. Save $50 on additional courses and siblings. Save $25 when you refer a friend.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Save $150 with code 510FamiliesLoveiDTech. Expires 8/31/2022.
Camp Doodles
Campers age 3+ grow their creative intelligence through making and art. Engage in weekly themes about basic engineering, renewable fuels, propulsion and others. There is something to inspire every child including building, woodworking, sculpting, cooking, and sports & games.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $459 per week. Early bird and multiweek discounts available
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
Nature of STE(A)M & WoodWorks from East Bay School for Boys (EBSB)
Nature of STE(A)M: Rising 4-5th grade boys. Campers engage with climate science, technology, engineering, arts, & math in the great outdoors through engaging ‘maker’ education.
WoodWorks: Rising 6-9th grade boys. Camp combines industrial arts shop class and executive functioning development. Campers plan, design, & build projects together from wood, metal, and other materials.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $550-$720 per week
Grades: 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11
Photo Camp with Tara Layman Photography
Teen Photo Camp is an active, adventurous, and educational dive into the world of photography! Campers travel to beautiful locations throughout the Bay Area to learn how to see the world through a camera lens and capture incredible photographs.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: $625 for a full week including camera rental, $150 day rate, early bird pricing and referral discounts!
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8, Week of Aug. 15
$25 off for 510 Families
Cal Youth Camps
Cal Youth Camps offer 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, payment plans, financial aid available.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm | Morning care included at no charge beginning at 7:30 am
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Varies; 2-week camps from $640; 1-week camps from $450
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8, Week of Aug. 15
CAMP 510
CAMP 510 is a values-driven summer day-camp with the mission to cultivate confident and creative young makers. CAMPers learn cooking, welding, sewing, art, music, and more in the spirit D-I-T (do it together); guided through unique projects by professional artists and makers. Ages 6-14.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $460-$495 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
Use code 510SUMMER to save $25 per week of camp.
The Crucible Youth Summer Camp
Hands-on STEM concepts through the industrial arts. Campers experiment with different media and techniques to create unique works of art. Choose from blacksmithing, welding, woodworking, jewelry. Students develop creative problem solving, scientific principles, and teamwork. Ages 8 to 18.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm, also half days
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: Half-day camps start at $350 per week | Full-day $850 per week | Crucible members can get 10% off tuition
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
The Coder School Berkeley
Promising a solid week of coding fun, kids, age 8+, code throughout the week and then demo their creations. Programming languages/topics include: Scratch, Python, HTML/CSS, Raspberry Pi, Artificial Intelligence and Mobile Apps. Camps include daily hour of fun, outdoor activities (M-Th).
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $599 per week; save $100 with earlybird registry and code CAMPSROCK
Grades: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
St. Paul's Summer Camp
St. Paul's Summer Camp is exciting, fun, and energy-filled with lots of options. Specialized themes include art, math, basketball, cycling, or you can pick a medley for oodles of activities indoors and out.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $425 per week or $850-$950 for two week camps
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Save 10% per registration with code SP510families, expires on June 15
Abundant Summers
Get hyped for an unplugged summer of building community in nature. At Abundant Summers, they sparkle for justice through dancing, climbing trees, learning chants, creating art, hiking, and getting silly in the forest together.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $400-800 per week
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of May 30, Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8, Week of Aug. 15, Week of Aug. 22, Week of Aug. 29
Berkeley Day Camp
Berkeley Day Camp is a fun, engaging, and traditional outdoor experience at the Berkeley Waterfront. Campers explore shoreline habitats, canoe, make arts & crafts, play at the acclaimed Adventure Playground, and go on special adventures.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $240 per week residents | $288 per week for non-residents | extended care is extra
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
One Generation Music & Culture Camp
One Generation Camp is an outdoor music and dance camp in Tilden Park, featuring West African hand drumming and dance, Brazilian Capoeira, Body Percussion, and Cuban Dance. They focus on building community, teaching kindness and other cultures through the arts.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $1100 per 2-week session
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18
Legarza Sports & STEAM Camps
Legarza programs give children the knowledge and motivation they need to achieve their best. Their programs include Basketball, All-Sports, S.T.E.A.M., and Volleyball to help your youngster succeed on and off the field in a fun and encouraging environment.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: Prices vary by location. $525-$575 per week for full-day camp or $265-$295 per week for half-day camp
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
3DMAKERCAMP
Make and take 3D printed toys, laser-cut clocks, vinyl cut stickers, and more at this high-tech STEAM makerspace. Campers learn 2D/3D software and how to use 3D printers, laser cutters, and vinyl cutters. Extra fun includes outdoor sports and activities.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:00 pm
Price: $435 per week
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
TechKnowHow LEGO, Minecraft & Coding Camps
TechKnowHow offers creative tech programs featuring LEGO Design & Engineering, Robotics, Minecraft Adventure Building, and Coding with Scratch and Python. Small groups with enthusiastic teachers. For ages 5-16. Successfully teaching tech to Bay Area students for 28 Years!
Camp Hours: 9 am - 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $529 per week | Early-bird discounts available at locations not affiliated with Recreation Depts
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Summer Fun on the Hill at Berkwood Hedge
Explore, learn, and make friends at Berkwood Hedge School’s Summer Camp. Located in the beautiful Berkeley Hills, children engage in outdoor exploration; tinker and build their way through science, engineering, and coding; explore the visual and performing arts; and do camp games and team sports.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $550 for 5 day camps. $450 for 4 day camps. Early bird discounts receive $50 off each session.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25
SF Girls Chorus Summer Chorus Camp
SF Girls Chorus Summer Chorus Camp offers one week of singing, choral music, music theory, performance, games, and new friendships in a supportive environment. This program takes place at the East Bay German International School in Emeryville, and is open for girls ages 4-11.
Camp Hours: 9 am-4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:15 pm
Price: $750 per week (ONE WEEK ONLY)
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of July 25
Call of the Wild Camp
Inspire's Call of the Wild outdoor education camps - adventures in forests of the East Bay! Kids enjoy enrichment in biology and language arts as they hike, read, write, explore nature, journal, create and play games, make friends, and more!
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:30 pm
Price: $607.35 per week ($485.88 for 4 days, week of 7/4). Early Bird Discount: $50 off per session. Sibling Discount: $50 off per session.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Pear Tree Summer Camp
Pear Tree Summer Camp is packed with arts, sports, science & culinary projects based on exciting weekly themes for ages 4 to 11. Older campers take walking field trips. They offer morning academics to prevent summer learning loss.
Camp Hours: 8:15 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:15 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $350 per week with multi-week discount available
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Camp EDMO
EDMO is back with incredible summer programming to help kids learn something new, all while having fun. Join a summer filled with science, technology, maker projects, and art with a social-emotional learning twist. You choose online or in-person.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 06:00 pm
Price: $320 to $345 per week with discounts for early registration and siblings. 4-day sessions also cost less.
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8, Week of Aug. 15
Urban Adventure Camps
Urban Adventure Camps’ groups take daily field trips to the Bay Area’s best museums, activities, and urban attractions using public transit. Children discover more about their interests while building confidence in navigating the world. New this year: culinary camp!
Camp Hours: 8 am to 4 pm
Earliest Drop off: 07:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $465-$685 per week. Fees include museum admission, transportation, 2 snacks per day. Extended care is additional. Earlybird savings available.
Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of May 30, Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8, Week of Aug. 15, Week of Aug. 22
JCC East Bay Summer Camp
The JCC offers an intimate day camp experience to discover new interests, test personal limits, and have fun. They also aim to give campers a sense of Judaism in a whole new way through service projects, song, art, dance, and drama.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $1,100 per 2-week session. Extended care extra. Sibling & returning camper discounts available.
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25
Axé Oakland Arts + Culture Camp
Axé Oakland Camp, for ages 4-11, balances arts, action, and adventure with daily capoeira, yoga, dance, language learning, music, art, soccer, and gardening. Axé keeps it fun, safe, and welcoming so children make new friends and love coming back every day.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 5 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $425 per week; $90 per day | sibling and early bird discounts available
Grades: preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25
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, makerspace, etc. No prior language experience required.
For grades 5-8, they'll have VR programming, woodworking, chemistry experiments conducted entirely in English.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:00 pm
Price: $400 per week. Early bird, multi-session, and sibling/friend discounts available. Morning care from 8-9 am is $25/week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
Save $20/wk when you email info@suyunschinese.com and mention 510families
Cara Goldstein Art Camps
Choose Cartooning, Creativity, or Portfolio Development. Cara, an experienced art teacher with SFUSD offering, loves to help students create their own stories through art. Creativity class is a media exploration with projects inspired by illustrators and painters. Ages 7-17.
Camp Hours: Varies
Earliest Drop off: 10:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 04:00 pm
Price: $325-$550 per week (Piedmont camp is shorter and costs less). Some need-based scholarships are available.
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
MOCHA Art Camp
Join MOCHA for innovative, hands-on, COVID-conscious arts activities for ages 5.5-13. Campers test the limits of their imaginations while investigating weekly themes. Play, creativity and expression, innovation, and exploration is validated through the process of making art.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:00 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $385 per week (unless noted otherwise) | 10% sibling discount | Add-ons: before-care: $10 per day & after-care: $25 per day
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Camp Season (2022): Week of May 30, Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 4, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8, Week of Aug. 15
Head Over Heels Athletic Arts Camp
Summer is the perfect time to let your kids run wild in a large and safe environment. Campers will learn body awareness through structured gymnastics activities, explore through art and nature walks, and have fun all through summer vacation! Register today as spaces fill up fast.
Camp Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 05:30 pm
Price: $499 per week for full-day, $350 per week for half-day (only for preschoolers)
Grades: ages 3+, preschool (ages 4+), K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Camp Season (2022): Week of May 30, Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8, Week of Aug. 15, Week of Aug. 22
FAD PAD Summer Camps
The FAD PAD is a magical outdoor space for fun, art, drama, cooking, gardening, storytelling, games, sewing, fairy lore, and Starwitz (Harry Potter). 4-8 students, K-5th, following all safety guidelines. Hammock, swings, trees to climb, and gardens to explore.
Camp Hours: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Earliest Drop off: 09:30 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:30 pm
Price: $500 per week
Grades: K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of May 30, Week of June 6, Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1, Week of Aug. 8
$25 off 510familes until 3/18/2022
Sticky Art Lab
Sticky Art Lab hosts an array of art-based maker camps with different lead artists each week. Expect a focus on reuse and a balance of structured teaching and free-building. Themes include clay, sewing, mixed media sculptures, gadgets & games, painting, and stop-motion animation.
Camp Hours: 9 am to 3 pm
Earliest Drop off: 08:45 am
Latest Pick-up: 03:15 pm
Price: $500 per week
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Camp Season (2022): Week of June 13, Week of June 20, Week of June 27, Week of July 11, Week of July 18, Week of July 25, Week of Aug. 1
Don’t see your favorite camps? Make sure to visit our East Bay Summer Camp Guide and Northern California Overnight Camps Guide.
Thanks again to our guide sponsors: Superpower of the Song, Inspire’s Call of the Wild Camp, Le Camp D’Été from Ecole Bilingue, and KidzToPros STEM, Arts & Sports Summer Camps.
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