Camps
Enjoy the great outdoors and exciting activities with Berkeley's camp programs.
The City of Berkeley offers fun and enriching camp experiences for children of all ages. Camps are generally available during spring, summer, and winter school breaks. Learn more below and in our activity guide.
Summer Camps
Make the most of summer by signing up for a Berkeley summer camp. Registration will open in our online registration portal in February 2023.
Registration for summer programs begins in February. Registration opens in phases:
- February 23: Registration opens for Berkeley-resident (Berkeley Day Camp)
- February 28: Non-resident (Berkeley Day Camp)
- February 28: Berkeley-resident (Frances Albrier Arts Camp, Live Oak Adventurers Camp, James Kenney Discovery Camp, Codornices Nature Camp, Sports Camp, Tennis Camp, Summer Achievers Program)
- March 7: Non-resident (Frances Albrier Arts Camp, Live Oak Adventurers Camp, James Kenney Discovery Camp, Codornices Nature Camp, Sports Camp, Tennis Camp, Summer Achievers Program)
Detailed information on session dates and prices will be available on our online registration portal on Thursday, February 8, 2023.
Overnight Camps
The City of Berkeley offers overnight camps for families, youth, adults, and seniors at two locations in the Sierra Nevada: Echo Lake near South Lake Tahoe, or Tuolumne Camp near Yosemite.
Berkeley Day Camp
Youth ages 5-13 will enjoy exploring Berkeley's parks at the Berkeley Day Camp.
Frances Albrier Arts Camp
Youth ages 5-12, will engage in dance, theater, public speaking, culinary projects, and nature exploration. Campers will participate in a variety of creative games, sports, crafts, mini trips, weekly swimming days, and field trips at Frances Albrier Intro to the Arts Camp.
Live Oak Adventurers
Youth ages 5-12, will take on a variety of activities from nature exploration, engage in the world of arts with painting, digital photography, and sculpting. Don’t forget all the outdoor fun with sports and games, swimming, field trips and much more at Live Oak Adventurers.
James Kenney Discovery Camp
Youth ages 5-12, will take adventurous field trips, create imaginative art, attend community events, and participate in fun and active sports and games. To beat the heat, campers will enjoy an afternoon swim every week at West Campus Pool for James Kenney Discovery Camp.
Codornices Nature Exploration Camp
Youth ages 7-12, will meet outdoors daily at beautiful Codornices Park located in the Berkeley Hills. Participants will engage in a wide range of hands-on nature activities while learning about the Codornices Creek habitat and its surrounding plants and animals. Campers will also enjoy traditional recreational activities such as arts and crafts, group games, and swimming at King Pool for Codornices Nature Exploration Camp.
