Camps and Classes for Kids in Berkeley, CA

Berkeley Playhouse summer camps immerse children in theater arts, enhancing creativity and performance skills through engaging music activities, interactive games, and crafts. Participants enjoy staging mini-musicals, fostering a vibrant and collaborative environment.

Our programs take place on the iconic UC Berkeley campus and at the shores of the Berkeley Marina. Our instructors — leaders in their specialized areas and in the youth recreation field — have designed unique programs that offer opportunities for learning and growth, developing skills, making friends, and most of all, having fun.

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.

YMCA classes and clinics for beginners and intermediate players. Focus on basic skills, fun, and supportive community setting.

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

We offer a variety of workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as biomedical research, drug development, pharmacy or nursing. Camps are offered in summer and winter and there are online and in-person options available, including residential camps held at some of the world’s best universities.

Elio Academy offers different courses throughout the year for students interested in Biology. Our programs are designed to be challenging for a rewarding academic experience.

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.

This camp teaches campers to design, build, program and test robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO has to offer. All participants will get hands on learning experience as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts.

An All Skills Camp covering fundamentals of the game in the morning and games in the afternoon. Instruction includes infield play, throwing, base running, outfield play, hitting, and pitching.

Non-contact football camp teaching fundamentals of all skill positions, emphasizing respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Cal Football Prospect Camps provide aspiring players with elite skill development and positional training. Athletes receive world-class instruction from the Cal coaching staff, enhancing their performance and preparing them for the next level in football.

Cal Football Youth Camps offer young athletes a unique, non-contact skill development experience at UC Berkeley. Participants receive expert coaching, engage in dynamic drills, and enjoy exciting competitions, all while building teamwork and sportsmanship.

Golf camp at the University of California, Berkeley, focusing on skill development and fun.

Training with UC Berkeley Volleyball Coaching Staff. Programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players focusing on all volleyball skills.

Water polo camp focusing on in-water instruction on fundamentals, passing, shooting, team and individual defense, and tactical discipline.