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Outdoor and nature camp · Waterfront, Berkeley

City of Berkeley Parks, Recreation and WaterfrontShorebird Park and Nature Center

160 University Ave, Berkeley

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Berkeley Day Camp

Ages 5–13 · Full day · 9am–3:30pm

Campers explore shoreline habitats, go canoeing, make crafts and play at Adventure Playground, with weekly special events. Teens entering 9th and 10th grade can join as counselors in training, without extended care. Scholarships are available for low-income families. Summer 2027 dates are not posted yet.

  • Summer dates not posted yet
  • Extended care 7:30am–6pm
  • Financial aid or scholarships available
  • Activities: Outdoors & nature and Art

School Break Camps

Ages 5–14 · Full day · 9am–3pm

The School's Out camps are for kindergarten to 5th grade and run games, creative art projects and sports; the Adventure Playground camp explores the waterfront. Most camps offer morning and evening care for an extra fee. Every camp needs registration, with no drop-ins. Spring break 2027 camps are not posted yet.

School Break Camps: sessions
DatesTheme
Adventure Playground and Nature Center Camp
  • Spring break dates not posted yet
  • Activities: Sports, Art and Outdoors & nature

About City of Berkeley Parks, Recreation and Waterfront

The City of Berkeley runs summer camps for ages 3 to 14 and week-long and single-day camps on school breaks, from its waterfront and community centers. It also runs overnight family camps in the Sierra.

Where and how to reach them

Shorebird Park and Nature Center
160 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710

Details from berkeleyca.gov, checked October 7, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with City of Berkeley Parks, Recreation and Waterfront before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.

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