Camps and Classes for Kids in Oakland, CA

Oaklantis Swim Academy offers swim lessons and swim teams. The program is described as a comprehensive swim academy. According to its mission statement, Oaklantis is a comprehensive swim academy providing families in Oakland high-quality swim...

Children’s Fairyland offers children a chance to explore magical playsets, meet friendly animals, and watch puppet shows. The program includes rides, live performances, hands-on fun, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, field games, bubble magic, and...

Creative Growth Art Center Youth Program includes hands-on art activities such as Painting & Drawing, Textiles, Fiber Arts, Mixed Media & Ceramics, Rugs, Wood, and Jewelry Making. Studio instructors lead specific areas, including Painting & Drawing,...

Ascension Summer Camp includes activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, athletics, archery, canoeing, hiking, and inner-tubing. Campers take part in a week that combines these activities with time together centered on building life-long...

Roberts Pool Swim Lessons offers group swim lessons, private swim lessons, recreational swim, and fitness swimming. Swimming is allowed only when lifeguards are on duty, and swim lessons offered by lifeguards are available at the pool. Once the swim...

The MESA College Prep Program is part of MESA’s college and career prep engine that focuses on student achievement in science, technology, engineering and math. The college prep program sparks early interest in STEM by connecting classroom concepts...

3DMAKERCAMP offers weeklong workshops where kids take part in 3D printing, laser cutting, LEGO robotics, STEM projects, woodworking, entrepreneurship, arts and crafts, programming, and 2D and 3D design. Campers work on design and prototyping...

MOCHA Museum Programs include exhibitions, open studios, field trips, art parties, art camps, and family or team workshops. Children and youth work with hands-on art activities such as painting, clay, stop-motion animation, and collage. • Ages: 3–18...

Words in the Wild Summer Nature + Literacy Camp combines garden science, art, games, nature journaling, and playful exploration of both language and nature. Campers read about the life cycle of worms, write a worm story, and explore the natural...

Roots y Ramas Forest School is a bilingual, play-based forest school where children take part in experiential nature immersion, education about the natural world, daily practice with social-emotional community-building skills, and Spanish language...

Hype Her Hoops Circuit is a girls basketball tournament circuit. The program runs girls basketball tournaments that feature strong competition, premium experiences, and organized scheduling supported by a robust digital platform with live player and...

Notes Music Academy offers music lessons in piano, guitar, ukulele, violin, cello, bass guitar, drums, and voice. The program provides one-on-one training with instructors in fully equipped teaching studios. • Ages: 6–18 years old • Schedule: Class...

Oakland Kickboxing offers kids kickboxing along with kickboxing fundamentals, pad training, live drills, sparring, conditioning, striking skills, and age-appropriate grappling. The program also includes specialized skill training in martial arts...

Meaningful Teens is an online community where volunteers teach critical literacy, English language, and mathematical skills through specific projects such as Project Omega: Math, Project Omega: Literacy, Project Speak Together, Project Kuunganisha,...

Saint Vincent’s Day Home is a non-sectarian, nonprofit child development and family service center that offers a comprehensive early-learning program for toddlers and preschool-aged children. The program includes a licensed full-day kindergarten and...

Oakland Undercurrent Swim Club offers a competitive youth swim program that also includes swim safety. The program is part of a set of community-driven swim programs that engage local youth and focus on both competitive swimming and safety in the...

East Oakland Boxing Association Youth Programs offers boxing, after-school enrichment, workforce development, food justice activities, financial literacy, mentorship, and wellness programming. The program includes an After-School Program, Summer...

Bay Area Girls Rock Camp includes instrument instruction, band formation, and collaborative songwriting, along with group activities and performances. Participants take part in Music Herstory, Image & Identity, self-defense, zine-making, and...