Parks & Recreation

Summer sleepaway camps for families, youth, and adults 2022

Use recreation portal to sign up

Published:

April 1, 2022

Last Updated:

February 7, 2023

Escape to the Sierra Nevada this summer with the City of Berkeley: we have sleepaway camps for youth, families, adults, and seniors.

You can swim in a lake, hike in the forest, enjoy meals cooked for you, or let your children explore the wonders of the high sierras with counselors. The cost is low. The reward high.

When you join us at either Echo Lake (near South Lake Tahoe) or Tuolumne camp (near Yosemite), you can participate in traditions shared by generations of Berkeleyans, or create new ones of your own with family and friends.

Signups have started, but there's room for more. Scholarships can cover up to the full cost. Use our recreation portal to sign up. See below for detailed instructions.

Family Camp sessions, June to August

At either Echo Lake or Tuolumne Camp, families can enjoy the wilderness, great food, and all-day programming for kids. Choose from week long, weekday, and weekend camp visits.

Families enjoy campfires and s'mores, take part in theme days, play games, practice archery, swim, and learn crafts. At Echo, there's also a pool, a lake, and access to the Pacific Crest Trail. At Tuolumne, you can fish, hike, or even take a short trip to Yosemite National Park.

Pricing varies by camp, date, session, and size of your group. For example, a Friday to Sunday stay at Echo Lake Family Camp for one adult and two children cost $806. Increasing days or people would add cost.

Youth Camp

Our Youth Camp at Echo Lake offers a week-long opportunity for kids ages 7 to 14 to experience the natural world, make new friends, have fun, and grow confidence.

These 5-day or 6-day sessions include activities such as hiking, swimming, canoeing, archery, arts & crafts, campfires, talent shows, group games, and more. Our 6-day program includes Echolympics, a day full of games that's a camper favorite.

Five-day sessions: June 27-July 1 and July 5-9
Six-day sessions: July 11-16, 18-23, 25-30; August 1-6, 8-13, 15-20

Adult Camp for 21+

At Berkeley Tuolumne Camp, we now have an option for adults 21 and up to treat themselves to the camp experience.

In camp, you can enjoy activities, such as, hiking and fishing. Our camp is also 10 minutes from the west entrance to Yosemite.

Camp fees cover up to two people per tent and include lodging, meals, and programs:

21+ camp at Berkeley Tuolumne, August 29-September 2: $720

50 & Better camp

At the 50+ camp at either Echo Lake or Tuolumne Camp, the campers lead activities and get signups based on others' interest.

Are you at camp for the peaceful mountains, making new friends, learning new skills, or enjoying nature activities? You can do all of that and more. Lead a hike, host a book discussion, or enjoy an early morning with a cup of coffee.

Camp fees cover up to two people per tent and include lodging, meals, and programs:

Echo Lake, August 22-26: $580
Tuolumne Camp, August 26-29: $540

Sign up for camps on Recreation Portal

Artists who want to teach crafts can apply to stay for free. Teens entering grades 9-12 can apply to be counselors in training. Sign up for these and any of our camp offerings via our recreation portal.

Use the filters on the left to guide you to the camp experience you'd like.

Choose "Echo Lake Camps" or "Berkeley Tuolumne" to pick the site.
Narrow options by choosing "Age Groups" or "Days of the week."
Choose your desired option.
Select "Add to Cart" and complete the checkout process.
Find the camp for "21+" under the "Tuolumne Adult Camp" category.

We also offer scholarships waiving 50% or 100% of fees. They are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Send in a completed Scholarship Application form and supplemental information to recreation@cityofberkeley.info.

Questions? Reach our camps office at (510) 981-5140 or camps@cityofberkeley.info.

Come join us. Escape to the Sierras for adventure, to make connections, and build traditions.