Science and Technology camps
Alameda Aviators:
Campers start their day with a daily mission and then build different types of aircraft. They also compete in various aviation skills to determine who is Top Gun.
Location: Lincoln School in Alameda
Ages: Kindergarten to fifth grade
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $185 per week, plus a $30 materials fee
Contact: (510) 337-7189, www.alamedaeducationfoundation.org/enrichment
AnimatED:
Campers will learn how to create simple animated story lines using a free software program.
Location: Lincoln School in Alameda
Ages: Completed third to fifth grade
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $225
Contact: (510) 337-7189, www.alamedaeducationfoundation.org/enrichment
Camp Brainy Bunch:
This camp stresses hands-on creativity, small groups, single-subject learning and organized outdoor fun. Weekly themes include public speaking, creative writing, DIY engineering and leadership.
Location: Berkeley, Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Lamorinda, Piedmont
Ages: First to sixth grade
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 548-4800, www.campbrainybunch.com
Camp Edmo:
These hands-on art, animation, nature and science programs are designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, Children’s Creativity Museum and Museum of Children’s Art. This summer’s themes include Incredible Edibles, Planet Power, Clay Animation, Magic and Medieval Times and Sea Creatures.
Location: Alameda, Lafayette, Moraga, Oakland
Ages: Pre-K to fourth grade (older ages available at some locations)
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (415) 282-6673, www.campedmo.org
Camp Galileo:
This popular camp uses imaginative themes and whimsical narratives to draw campers into a week full of hands-on art, science and outdoor activities. Themes include Adventures Down Under, Leonardo’s Apprentice and the Incredible Human Body.
Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, Fremont, Oakland
Ages: Pre-K to fifth grade
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $399 per week for core program. Discounts for multiple-weeks.
Contact: (800) 854-3684, www.galileo-camps.com
Fun with Science:
From homemade lava lamps to Ooblek, campers can create their own science masterpieces with hands-on learning.
Location: Albany
Ages: Kindergarten to fifth grade
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $350 per week
Contact: (510) 540-8646, www.classroommatters.com
Galileo Summer Quest:
This is for teen and tween campers, offering such programs as video game design, Chefology: International Eats, Go-Kart Builders and fashion design.
Locations: Alameda, Berkeley, Fremont, Oakland
Ages: Fifth to eighth grades
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $499 per week for core program. Discounts for multiple-weeks.
Contact: (800) 854-3684, www.galileo-camps.com
Lawrence Hall of Science Camp:
These programs allow children and teens to explore, build and create. Weekly themes include Dinosaur Detectives, Playing with Potions, Lego Builders, Crime-fighting Superheroes, Computer Playground Design and Challenging Gravity.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 4 to 18
Hours: Half-day (9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.), full-day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp. Discounts available to members.
Contact: (510) 642-5134, www.lawrencehallofscience.org
Lego Camp:
Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with more than 100,000 Lego pieces.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 7 to 12
Hours: Half-day (9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.) Extended care available.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 524-4926, www.villagerecreation.berkeley.edu
Mad Machines and Robots/Mad Science World Explorers:
Robot campers will learn how machines work and build their own robots that they can keep, all while learning the science of robotics. World explorers campers will conduct solar experiments, visit the ocean and create an insect habitat.
Location: Lincoln School in Alameda
Ages: Completed kindergarten to second grade (World Explorers), completed third to fifth grade (Robots)
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $235, Robots camp also has a $25 materials fee.
Contact: (510) 337-7189, www.alamedaeducationfounda tion.org/enrichment
Sarah’s Science Camp:
This camp offers fun, outdoor science adventures focused on hands-on projects built by each child. Weekly themes include Enchanted Forest, Pirates vs. Ninjas, Terrific Transformers and Itsy Bitsy World of Nature.
Location: Tilden Park in Berkeley and Roberts Regional Park in Oakland
Ages: 5 to 15
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available.
Price: $370, discounts for registering before April 1
Contact: (510) 581-3739, www.sarahscience.com
Arts, Crafts and Design
Brushstrokes:
This paint-your-own pottery studio offers campers the opportunity to realize their own artistic visions, using clay, canvas, ink and more. Skills include fusing glass, making mosaics and hand-felting jewelry.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 4 to 11, plus summer workshops for teens and tweens
Hours: Half-day (9 a.m.-1 p.m.), full-day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Extended care available.
Cost: $325 for half-day, $350 for full-day, discounts for siblings or multiple weeks.
Contact: (510) 528-1360, www.brushstrokestudio.com
CAMP 510:
Community, art, make and play (CAMP) – that’s the motto of this camp that allows kids to explore studio arts, tinkering, sewing, building, cooking, movement, music, welding, leatherworking, river building and mini golf course.
Location: Oakland
Ages: 6 to 13
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $400-$420 per week
Contact: (510) 610-7450, www.camp510.com
Sticky Art Lab:
This unique studio allows kids to sculpt, sew, hammer and create edible art. Themes include Balance and Mobiles, Wood Crafting, Water Engineering and Cardboard Structures.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 6 to 12, teens welcome as volunteers
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $290 per week, $65 a day, discounts for siblings and registering before March 15
Contact: (510) 981-1148, www.stickyartlab.com
Camp H:
Young girls can learn important building skills in a creative environment with the help of jigsaws, welders and good old hammers. Instructors are female architects,designers, and creative educators.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 9 to 12
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $325 per week, includes materials
Contact: HIDDEN EMAIL, www.projecthdesign.org
Outdoor and Eco Fun
East Bay SPCA Summer Animal Camp:
Besides basic animal care, campers will learn kindness, compassion and how to interact with animals.
Location: Dublin, Oakland
Ages: First to eighth grade
Hours: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Cost: $375
Contact: (925) 230-1302, www.eastbayspca.org/camp
Green Stuff Day Camp:
Children explore the UC Botanical Garden’s amazing collection of plants from around the world through walks and creek discoveries, hands-on investigations, crafts, journaling, animal studies and edible gardening.
Location: UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley
Ages: Ages 5 to 10
Hours: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: $240, discounts for those with family memberships
Contact: (510) 643-2755, http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu
KIDS for the BAY Summer Camp:
Campers will enjoy a fun-filled summer of hands-on science and nature exploration in the outdoors. Weekly environmental themes include Aquatic Science, Animals, Animals Everywhere!, Estuary Explorers and Girl Scientist Explorers.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 5 to 12
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $340 per week, discounts for siblings, multiple camp sessions and registering before April 1.
Contact: (510) 985-1602. www.kidsforthebay.org/camp
Kids In Creeks:
Campers will spend their afternoons outdoors exploring the newly restored areas of Codornices Creek, where they will investigate aquatic ecosystems and participate in hands-on learning activities.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 6 to 11
Hours: 1-4 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 524-4926, www.villagerecreation.berkeley.edu
Monkey Business:
With a variety of themes and activities, campers will get their fill of the outdoors.
Location: Tilden Park in Berkeley
Ages: 4 1/2 to 15, camps also available for ages 3 to 4
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $370 per week, discounts for siblings, multiple weeks
Contact: (510) 540-6025, www.monkeybusinesscamp.com
Oakland Zoo Camp:
Animal lovers in your family will enjoy the behind the scene workings of this Oakland landmark.
Location: Oakland Zoo
Ages: First to eighth grade, pre-K and kindergarten camp available and high school students can be teen assistants
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp. Discounts available for members.
Contact: (510) 632-9525 ext. 280, www.oaklandzoo.org
Tilden Little Farm Camp:
Campers will learn about caring for farm animals, harvesting, cooking, getting dirty and having fun.
Location: Tilden Park in Berkeley
Ages: 8 to 11
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $250 for residents, $270 for non-resident
Contact: (888) 327-2757, ext. 2, www.ebparks.org/activities/ daycamps
Urban Adamah Farm Camp:
This urban farm teaches campers the joy of harvesting, making pickles and sauerkraut, building mud forts and preparing organic meals. Themes include A Taste of Farm Life, Farm Detectives, Garden Chefs and Earth Builders.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: Pre-K to fifth grade
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available
Cost: $395 per week
Contact: (510) 649-1595, www.urbanadamah.org
Urban Adventure Camps:
Who says camping has to be in a rural location? This unique camp takes young kids to the best spots in their urban backyard, including museums, galleries, science centers and other city attractions. There is also active camps where kids can learn activities like rock climbing, kayaking and mountain biking.
Location: Oakland/Bay Area
Ages: 8 to 15
Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $425 for explorer camp $625 per week for active camp
Contact: (510) 339-0676, www.urbanadventurecamps.com
Sports Camps
Cal Camps Youth Programs (Berkeley):
The granddaddy of local sports camps offers kids the opportunity to learn and improve in a variety of activities and athletics.
Location: On and around the UC Berkeley campus
Ages: Pre-K to 12th grade
Hours: Call for times
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: www.camps.berkeley.edu, (510) 643-2267
Explorer Boating Camp, Youth Sailing Camp and Kayak Cruising Camp:
Campers can hit the high seas – or at least Lake Merritt and the Oakland Estuary – on a variety of vessels, including dragonboats, kayaks, pedal boats and canoes.
Location: Lake Merritt Boating Center in Oakland, Oakland Estuary
Ages: 7 to 17
Hours: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care available
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: 510) 238-2196, http://bit.ly/1e2eF29
Music and Performing Arts
Bay Area Children’s Theatre’s Summer Performers Camp:
This popular youth theater organization offers fun and fast-paced camps, whether your child wants to be behind the scenes or in the spotlight. This year they will be Performing Disney’s “Peter Pan, Jr.”
Location: Piedmont
Ages: 5 to 14
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., (children 5-6 attend from 9 a.m.-noon.) Extended care available.
Cost: $525 for ages 7-14 (two-week program), $180 for ages 5-6 (one-week program)
Contact: (510) 296-4433, www.bactheatre.org
Bay Area Girls Rock Camp:
Campers can get instrument lessons, form a band, collaboratively write an original song, participate in daily music and empowerment-related workshops and perform with their band at a live showcase at the end of the week.
Location: Oakland School for the Arts
Ages: 8 to 18
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $0-$450 per week (a sliding scale)
Contact: (510) 267-1808, www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org
Berkeley Playhouse:
It’s a green summer as young performers will learn about stagecraft and perform in a production of “Shrek The Musical.” For older students, there is a directing workshop.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: Kindergarten to 12th grade
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 845-8542, www.berkeleyplayhouse.org
Fiddlekids:
Fiddlekids is a one-week program devoted to traditional fiddle music, bluegrass, Appalachian, Celtic, jazz and other styles. Camp culminates in a Saturday performance at the Freight Salvage Coffeehouse.
Location: Berkwood Hedge School in Berkeley
Ages: 7 to 14 (with one-year violin experience required)
Hours: 9a.m.-3 p.m.
Price: $525 per week, early bird and sibling discounts available.
Contact: (510) 644-2020, www.thefreight.org/fiddlekids,
Luna Kids Camp and Teen Choreography Workshop:
Luna Dance Institute’s summer camps offer creative dance and choreography programs for a variety of ages. Students will discover, invent and perform through the art of dance. Topics include nature and the environment, weather, opera and underwater worlds. Teens participate in a choreography workshop.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 5 to 18
Hours: Call for times.
Cost: Prices vary. Contact camp
Contact: (510) 883-1118, www.lunadanceinstitute.org
Lyric Performing Arts Academy Musical Theater Camp:
By performing “Annie” (ages 13-18) and “Annie Jr.” (ages 8-12) students will sing, dance and act in a full musical theater production complete with sets and costumes.
Location: Oakland
Ages: Ages 8 to 18
Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 434-6773. www. lyricperformingartsacademy.com
Magic Camp:
Magician Mike Della Penna leads magicians through learning and laughter. Campers will learn to perform new magical effects, improve performing skills and make friends. Counselor in training ages 14 to 18.
Location: Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, El Cerrito
Ages: 5 and above
Hours: Call for times.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 232-4264 ext. 24, www.playlandnotatthebeach.org
Mr. D’s Music and Arts Summer Camp:
Campers will enjoy music, dance, drama, arts and crafts in the Rockridge district of Oakland. Counselor-in-training program for ages 14 to 18. Camp themes include It’s the ’70s baby!, Planets, Space, the Universe and Beyond and Around the World in 35 Hours or Less.
Location: Oakland
Ages: 8 to 13, some exceptions can be made for students entering second grade – contact camp.
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 329-7020, www.MrDsMusicClub.com
Oakland Ballet Company’s Ballet Boot Camp:
A two-week intensive workshop where students focus on strengthening technique and expanding their artistic voice. The curriculum covers classical and modern ballet, pointe, and choreography. Application required.
Location: Hayward
Ages: 7 to 21
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (students 13 and younger), 1-5:30 p.m. (students older than 14)
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 893-3132. www.OaklandBallet.org
Richmond Art Center Summer Camps:
Artists unleash their creativity at these unique summer art camps with hands-on activities ranging from painting, drawing, clay, weaving and collage.
Location: Richmond Arts Center
Ages: 6 to 13
Hours: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 620-6772, www.therac.org
Kathryn Roszak’s Dance on Center Summer Camp:
Kids learn and improve on ballet, jazz, tap, some flamenco and choreography. There are special dance/science camps, arts and crafts and performances.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: 4 to 13
Hours: 9 a.m.-12.30 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: $275 for one week, $500 for two weeks
Contact: (510) 233-5550, www.dlkdance.com
Multidisciplinary
Camp Bladium:
Activities include soccer, flag football, Legos, arts and crafts, rock climbing, water slides, basketball, laser tag, jiu-jitsu, and more. Counselor-in-training ages 12 to 14.
Location: Alameda
Ages: 4 to 14
Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: Price vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 814-4999. www.bladiumalameda.com/kids camps
Camp Kee Tov:
Voted the best Jewish Day Camp in the East Bay, Camp Kee Tov brings nearly 50 years of camping experience and traditions to each summer. Activities include sports, music, dance, swimming and arts and crafts. Counselor-in-training for 10th to 12th grade.
Location: Berkeley
Ages: Kindergarten to ninth grade
Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 848-2372, www.campkeetov.org
East Bay Jewish Community Center Camps:
These summer daycamps – with locations in Berkeley and Oakland – offer both traditional programs and specialized camps. CampTzofim is a popular traditional day camp, offering outdoor activities, arts and crafts and field trips. Specialty camps provide a an opportunity for campers to spend a week or more focused on one activity, including green screen film making, kid’s carpentry and Legos.
Location: Berkeley and Oakland
Hours: Half day (9 a.m.-noon or 1 p.m.-4 p.m.), full-day (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: Berkeley branch: (510) 848-0237, Oakland branch: (510) 595-9222, www.jcceastbay.org,
Manzanita Summer Day Camp:
Kids will have fun-filled days with arts and crafts, camp songs, sports, computers, cooking, swimming and weekly excursions. Counselor-in-training ages 13 to 16.
Location: Oakland
Ages: 5 to 12
Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Prices vary, contact camp.
Contact: (510) 535-5625. www.oaklandnet.com/parks
Steve and Kate’s:
This unique summer program allows campers themselves to choose their own daily activities, from sports to cooking to science.
Location: Berkeley at the Berkeley School, Oakland at Park Day School
Ages: Kindergarten to seventh grade
Hours: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $89 per day. Twenty-day passes are discounted at $69 a day. Unlimited access for the summer is $2,415.
Contact: (415) 389-5437, www.steveandkatescamp.com
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