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Berkeley's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's rich academic and creative spirit, offering an incredible variety of programs that go way beyond typical day camp activities. From hands-on science workshops at the UC Botanical Garden to innovative art programs at Kala Art Institute, Berkeley's camps tap into the city's deep pool of talented educators and artists. What really stands out is how many camps incorporate social consciousness and creative thinking - like Girls Garage, which teaches young women construction and design skills, or Education Unlimited's specialized academic programs hosted on the UC Berkeley campus.
You'll find plenty of traditional sports and outdoor activities too, but it's the unique blend of intellectual enrichment and creative exploration that makes Berkeley's summer camps truly special.
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The average summer camp costs $500. We found that 66 camps cost under $200, 28 camps are between $201-$400, and 265 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Arts, Variety, STEM. Arts camps make up 31% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 7 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 114 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 100 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 43 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 588 sessions, Full-Day camps have 278 sessions, Half-Day camps have 44 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, March. The average camp session runs for 16 days.