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Summer Camps in Oakland, California

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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Sports iconSports Camps

  • Soccer Camps
  • Water Sports Camps
  • Swimming Camps
  • Tennis Camps
  • Ice Hockey Camps
  • Rock Climbing Camps
  • Golf Camps
  • Figure Skating Camps
  • Horseback Riding Camps
  • Yoga Camps

STEM iconSTEM Camps

  • Engineering Camps
  • Biology Camps
  • Environmental Science Camps
  • Science Experiments Camps
  • Coding Camps
  • Robotics Camps
  • Math Camps
  • Multi-STEM Camps

Arts iconArts Camps

  • Painting Camps
  • Photography Camps
  • Crafts Camps
  • Multi-Arts Camps
  • Ceramics Camps
  • Digital Art Camps
  • Film Making Camps
  • Animation Camps
  • Fashion Design Camps
  • Mixed Media Camps

Nature iconNature Camps

  • Environmental Science Camps
  • Wildlife Camps
  • Gardening Camps
  • Outdoor Skills Camps

Performing Arts iconPerforming Arts Camps

  • Music Production Camps
  • Theater Camps
  • Musical Theater Camps
  • Dance Camps

Academic iconAcademic Camps

  • Reading Camps
  • Multi-Subject Camps

Variety iconVariety Camps

  • Multi-Activity Camps

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Oakland, California Summer Camp Stats

How much do summer camps typically cost in Oakland, California?

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.

What types of summer camps are most popular in Oakland?

The most popular types of camps are Sports, Arts, Variety. Sports camps make up 30% of all camps in the area.

What age groups do these summer camps serve?

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.

Are there full-day and half-day camp options?

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.

When do most summer camps run?

The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 17 days.

Data updated on: 02/20/2025