# City of Berkeley Parks, Recreation and Waterfront, Shorebird Park and Nature Center

> Outdoor and nature camp · Waterfront, Berkeley. 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.
- Ages: 5–14
- Price: ask the provider
- Address: 160 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
- Website: https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/camps
- Phone: (510) 981-5140
- Email: camps@berkeleyca.gov
- On Summerground: https://summerground.com/berkeley/berkeley-recreation-camps-shorebird-park
- City of Berkeley Parks, Recreation and Waterfront’s other locations: [Frances Albrier Community Center, Berkeley](https://summerground.com/berkeley/berkeley-recreation-camps-frances-albrier.md), [James Kenney Community Center, Berkeley](https://summerground.com/berkeley/berkeley-recreation-camps-james-kenney.md), [Live Oak Community Center, Berkeley](https://summerground.com/berkeley/berkeley-recreation-camps-live-oak.md)

## Berkeley Day Camp

Ages 5–13 · 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.

## School Break Camps

Ages 5–14 · 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.

- Spring break: dates not posted yet
- Nov 23–25, 2026: Adventure Playground and Nature Center Camp

Details from https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/camps/berkeley-school-break-camps, checked October 7, 2026. Confirm prices and dates with the provider before signing up.