Day camps for kids ages 3 to 14: sports, arts, science, swimming, music, and more. Scholarships available. Most programs have extended care options.
Register your child to come to parks and community centers across Berkeley for summer day camps involving sports, arts, science, nature, and more.
Most camps run weekdays all summer. Many offer morning and evening extended care for an extra fee. There are also scholarships available for Berkeleyans.
Children ages 3 to 14 can join camps that includes activities such as swimming, group games, crafts, field trips, team sports, dance, science experiments, and outdoor play.
Teens aged 13-17 can attend camp by signing up as Counselors-in-Training. They’ll help lead activities, support staff, and mentor younger campers while building leadership skills.
Give your kids a summer outdoors. Create an account in our Recreation Registration Portal and enroll before spaces fill up.
Outdoor summer camp experience at the waterfront
Berkeley Day Camp offers a full-day outdoor program for ages 5–12 at Shorebird Park along the Berkeley Waterfront.
Campers will canoe, explore shoreline habitats, create arts and crafts, and play at Adventure Playground. They’ll participate in group games and weekly themed activities like tie-dye, camp cookouts, capturing the flag, and special events such as summer Halloween.
The core program runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with optional extended care available from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Teens entering grades 9–10 (typically ages 14–16) can join the Counselor-in-Training program to work with staff, help lead activities, and build leadership and communication skills through hands-on experience.
Discover more camps by interest and age
Beyond camp at the waterfront, we have others based on age and interest.
Sports and active camps focus on movement and skill-building. Options include All-Star Sports Camp for ages 7–14, Skate Camp for ages 7–14, and Skate Camp Counselor-in-Training for ages 15–18.
Early childhood camps provide play-based programs for younger children. Busy Bees Camp is for your little ones ages 3.5–5 with structured activities and outdoor exploration.
Aquatics camps are available for ages 7–14 and focus on swimming and water-based skills.
Additionally, we have specialty camps that are offered by partner organizations or specialized teachers to bring a wider variety of camp programs. These may include science, coding, robotics, arts, design, and music. These camps vary by age and may be half-day or full-day.
Scholarships available for Berkeley residents
Berkeley residents can apply for scholarships covering either 50% or 100% of camp fees. Both new applicants and returning participants can apply. Spaces fill on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early.
City of Berkeley camps are organized by our Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Department, which offers a variety of camps, classes, and activities for different age groups and backgrounds.
For more information or to request an accessibility accommodation, email camps@berkeleyca.gov or call (510) 981-5140.
Register using our Recreation Registration Portal to give your child an outdoor summer camp experience.
Links
- Berkeley Summer Camps
- Day Camps for ages 7-14
- Camp for ages 3.5-5
- Counselor-in-Training Programs
- Specialty Camps
- Recreation Registration Portal
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