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Oakland's summer camp scene perfectly captures the city's vibrant spirit and diverse culture, offering an incredible mix of urban adventure and natural exploration. With the Oakland Estuary and Lake Merritt as stunning backdrops, kids can dive into unique experiences like the renowned Oakland Strokes rowing programs, where young athletes learn teamwork on the water, or get creative at the Junior Center of Art and Science's innovative STEAM camps right by the lake.
What really sets Oakland's camps apart is how they blend urban sophistication with outdoor adventure - you'll find everything from cutting-edge robotics workshops to environmental education programs that take full advantage of the city's amazing climate and natural spaces. Most camps run around $450 per week, making them reasonably priced compared to other Bay Area options, and they typically offer flexible scheduling to accommodate working parents.
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The average summer camp costs $450. We found that 12 camps cost under $200, 20 camps are between $201-$400, and 90 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Arts, Variety. Sports camps make up 30% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 3 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 46 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 67 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 32 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 266 sessions, Full-Day camps have 77 sessions, Half-Day camps have 28 sessions.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 17 days.