UC Berkeley Youth Recreation Summer Camps
Customize a summer of adventure, fun and new experiences with our epic summer camps! We’ve been making summers fun for campers and easy for families for more than 60 years. Explore our camps from last summer, and start making your list of camps to try in 2026!
Register for 2026 Summer Camps Starting Feb. 10-11!
To best accommodate high demand for our programs, we offer staggered registration opening dates for our camps. Be sure to sign up as soon as camp registration opens for your desired camp(s)!
Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m.
- Adventures Camps including Discovery Camp, Marina Explorers, Paddle Adventures, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, and Windsurfing.
- Explorer Camp
- Skateboarding Camp
Teen Leadership Programs: Date varies by camp (see dates above for the associated camp sessions that Teen Leaders support).
Registration opens February 11 at 10 a.m.
All other camps opened on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m.:
Multi-Activity Day Camps
With our comprehensive recreational day camps, campers get to sample an array of activities appropriate for their age and interests, with lots of time for fun, silliness and time with friends.
General Recreation Summer Camps
| Camp name | Ages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Explorer Camp | 5–6 |
Combines developmental sports, outdoor learning, exploratory science, and arts and crafts. |
| Marina Explorers | 8–11 |
A half-day, beginner-friendly outdoor camp at the Berkeley Marina, featuring kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, shoreline exploration, and hands-on outdoor activities. |
| Blue Camp | 7–12 |
A well-rounded camp combining developmental sports, outdoor learning, science, and the arts. |
| Paddle Adventures | 9–11 |
Campers split the day between water and land activities, learning the fundamentals of stand-up paddleboarding and sit-on-top kayaking. |
| Discovery Camp | 10–12 | Paddle, observe, and analyze Bay Area ecosystems on both water and land. |
Specialized Sports and Activity Summer Camps
| Camp name | Ages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Skateboarding Camp | 8–16 |
A nationally recognized program offering instruction in a unique skatepark environment with ramps and street obstacles. |
| Martial Arts Camp | 6–16 |
Quality instruction in martial arts that promotes physical fitness, focus, and confidence. |
Adventures Youth Camps
For campers who describe their summers with action verbs…Play. Climb. Sail. Explore. These camps are all about new adventures, getting outside, moving, and exploring the Bay Area’s natural wonders.
Teen Leadership Programs
Through our Teen Leadership Programs, middle school and high school students (ages 12–17) gain experiential opportunities to develop leadership skills that can be applied to allaspects of life.
- Campers in Leadership Training
(ages 12–14) equips teens with leadership and job-related skills,
preparing them for future counselor roles. Registration required. - Adventures Teen Leadership Program
(ages 13–16) offers opportunities to build leadership skills while
working with youth in outdoor adventure settings, including the Rock
Climbing Leadership program. - Counselors-in-Training
(age 15) provides volunteer opportunities to build foundational
leadership skills through hands-on experience with children and camp
activities. - Junior Counselors
(ages 16–17) are paid junior staff who develop leadership and
professional skills through mentorship and hands-on responsibilities.
