Explorer Camp

Northern Light School, 3710 Dorisa Ave, Oakland, CA 94605

Location of Explorer Camp campNorthern Light School, 3710 Dorisa Ave, Oakland, CA 94605

About

Explorer Camp is a one-week day camp for 5- and 6-year-olds entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade, and campers must be 5 by the start of camp. The camp includes hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, biking, yoga, art, and music. It meets Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with extended care from 8 AM to 6 PM.

At a glance

  • Ages: 5–6 years old

About the provider

Parents and campers meet staff at a consistent location daily. Avid4 Adventure transports campers to recreation areas for the adventure sport at hand, and groups return to the facility for afternoon pick up. The camper-to-staff ratio is 5:1.

  • Explorer Camp — for 5 and 6 year olds entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade; campers must be 5 by the start of camp · Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM; extended care 8 AM - 6 PM · Day camp. One-week camp. Camper to staff ratio 5:1. Includes outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, biking, yoga, art, and music.

What families say

“I love that she has opportunities like Avid camps to engage in risky play. It helps her learn her own limits and develop skills for coping with discomfort that can generalize to her mental health in general. We can use these experiences to help others, I.e “remember that time at camp you were nervous to rock climb, but you did it anyways? You got this!”” — 2025 Oakland Parent

Last updated October 14, 2026.

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