Art classes and camps in Berkeley, CA

Explore storytelling through acting, voice, movement, improv, and musical accompaniment. Develop skills in communication, confidence, and problem-solving while creating a short performance.

Berkeley Summer Playground Programs engage children ages 5-12 in supervised outdoor activities at local parks. Kids enjoy games, arts and crafts, sports, and swimming, fostering friendships and personal growth under the guidance of trained staff.

Full scholarship summer program offering classes in Modern, Ballet, Jazz, and African dance, along with creative writing, visual arts, and personal development activities.

BIG Camps offer a dynamic environment where kids of all abilities engage in gymnastics, trampoline instruction, ninja challenges, arts & crafts, and games. Each week features exciting themes, ensuring a fun and enriching experience for every camper.

Blue Camp offers a dynamic blend of sports, outdoor learning, arts, and group games, fostering mental health and well-being. Children engage in age-appropriate activities, promoting physical fitness and social connections in a safe, fun environment.

Half-day music camps offering band, jazz, strings, fiddle, and ukulele for middle schoolers.

STart CAMP — offers three projects each week and is designed to engage CAMPers entering grades K-5. In this program, CAMPers rotate in small groups to each of the three multi-medium art projects every day and Body Movement & Games, all five days of the CAMP week. This is a structured environment that offers developmentally appropriate challenges and levels of materials usage for young makers and artists, and is well-suited to the creative needs of these ages.

Experience an exciting summer filled with engaging games, activities, and captivating shows, available throughout all 11 weeks. Join in the fun and create unforgettable memories with friends and family in a vibrant, active environment.

We host creative art projects for kids during all the one day and week-long school breaks Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Upcoming camps on MLK Day, President’s Week, Spring Break, Malcom X Day, Memorial Day and then we begin our Summer Camps!

Camp Destiny offers dance, martial arts, and visual arts classes for youth ages 5-12.

CAMP GO BeYOND was created to provide a free camp experience where children diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, can have fun in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.

JCAS summer camps inspire creativity through hands-on workshops like Micro Bouquets and Container Gardening 101. Participants engage in collaborative learning, fostering artistic and scientific skills while ensuring equitable access for youth and families in Oakland and the East Bay.

At Camp Reel Stories, girls and gender-expansive youth learn the craft of filmmaking, sharpen their media literacy skills, make industry connections, and create films that represent themselves and inspire others.

Full-day, two-week sessions teaching theatre basics, improvisation, vocal training, makeup use, stage combat, and more. Culminating in a professionally-produced performance.

Creative energy with 4 classes per day including painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, cooking, dance, drama, and more.

Day camps, specialty camps, and sports camps for children ages 5-12, including activities like arts and crafts, nature exploration, sports, and outdoor fun.

What’s Color Me Kids? It’s a creative art camp designed for kids to bring them the wonderment of pottery, clay, and painting. It isn’t just about the art – it’s also about fun, games, and new friends, too! Once you sign up, drop off your littles and get a piece of your morning or afternoon back. Studios across the nation are planning Color Me Kids Camps and Events with fun themes around animals, culinary arts, building blocks, recycling, unicorns, and so many more.

Engage in creative exploration through hands-on activities like slime-making and animation. Campers of all ages collaborate to plan and create unique art projects, fostering teamwork and innovation in a fun, inspiring environment.

Crestmont School Summer Camp sparks creativity and exploration through engaging arts and crafts, outdoor games, and educational projects. Children thrive in a supportive environment that fosters a lifelong love for learning and fun.

Weeklong and single-day cooking camps for kids aged 4-10, focusing on global cuisine and creative cooking techniques.