Cal Youth Programs offers a wide variety of summer camps, swimming and sport activities for kids of all ages and have been doing so for 60 years.
Year-Round Youth Programs and Camps for Summer 2020 Cancelled – Due to COVID-19 considerations, Rec Sports has cancelled all in-person youth programming (all summer camps as well as year-round Archery, Recreational and Competitive Gymnastics, Skate Classes, and Swimming Lessons) for summer 2020. For more information, read our FAQs.
Click the age ranges below to discover what camps and programs are available. Campers must be the age listed below by December 1, 2020 in order to be eligible for a given camp.
- Age 4
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Camp Name Activity Type Description Gymnastics Camp Sports Whether you are a beginner or have been doing gymnastics for a while – we have a camp for you. Learn more
- Ages 5-6
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Camp Name Activity Type Description Archery Sports Designed for beginners to introduce them to the Cal Archery Academy’s JOAD program and the National Training System for archery. Learn more Leadership Programs Leadership Cal Youth Programs has a Junior High and High School Leadership-to-Work Program that provides kids with an opportunity to learn outstanding leadership skills that can be applied to all aspects of life. Learn more Martial Arts Camp Sports Join the internationally recognized, experienced, knowledgeable, and certified UC Martial Arts instructional staff at our UC Martial Arts Youth Camp. Learn more Noodle Ball (min. 6 years) Sports Introduce your children, ages 6-12, to the game of water polo with Noodle Ball. This program provides a safe and learner-friendly environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! Learn more Rock Climbing Camp Outdoor Programs Rock Climbing Camp is great way to gain confidence in an exhilarating activity. Learn more Sailing Camp Outdoor Programs Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at different camp levels depending on the experience of the camper on the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Learn more Sea Kayaking Camp Outdoor Programs Our Basic Sea Kayaking camp teaches the basics of sea kayaking, including: paddling technique, equipment, safety procedures, and rescue skills. Learn more Skateboard Camp Sports Our Skate Camp provides a skater the experience of riding a variety of ramps and street obstacles from 3’ to 13’ tall in a nationally recognized skateboard program that is a pioneer in skateboard instruction and design. Learn more Social Skills Camp Developmental Cal Youth Camps offers one-of-a-kind social skills camps for children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and children with similar social skills deficits. Learn more Windsurfing Camp Outdoor Programs Our Beginning Windsurfing camp for ages 10-17 provides campers with an introduction to the sport of windsurfing. Learn more
- Ages 7-8
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Camp Name Activity Type Description Academic Talent Development Program (min. 6 years) Academic At this camp, students who are already enrolled in the UC Graduate School of Education’s Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) spend a portion of their day participating in sports and recreation activities. Learn more Afternoon Adventures (min. 8 years) Outdoor Programs This high energy camp includes activities such as kayaking and stand up paddleboarding on the SF Bay, teambuilding through outdoor field games, designing and flying your own kite, building and testing your own cardboard sailboat, and sculpting and molding your own environmental clay art. Learn more Archery (min. 8 years) Sports Designed for beginners to introduce them to the Cal Archery Academy’s JOAD program and the National Training System for archery. Learn more Blue Camp – Cubs Sports Join the fun in this active outdoor day camp where campers try a variety of activities that range from swimming and soccer to lacrosse and volleyball. Learn more Gymnastics Camp Sports Whether you are looking for a full day camp, beginner’s camp or team camp, we can offer just what you need. Learn more Martial Arts Camp Sports Join the internationally recognized, experienced, knowledgeable, and certified UC Martial Arts instructional staff at our UC Martial Arts Youth Camp. Learn more Noodle Ball Sports Introduce your children, ages 6-12, to the game of water polo with Noodle Ball. This program provides a safe and learner-friendly environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! Learn more Rock Climbing Camp Outdoor Programs Rock Climbing Camp is great way to gain confidence in an exhilarating activity. Learn more Science & Sports Camp Academic Develop your mind and body at Science & Sports Camp (S2), a partnership between Lawrence Hall of Science and Cal Youth Camps. Learn more Skateboard Camp Sports Our Skate Camp provides a skater the experience of riding a variety of ramps and street obstacles from 3’ to 13’ tall in a nationally recognized skateboard program that is a pioneer in skateboard instruction and design. Learn more
- Ages 9-10
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Camp Name Activity Type Description Academic Talent Development Program (min. 6 years) Academic At this camp, students who are already enrolled in the UC Graduate School of Education’s Academic Talent Development Program (ATDP) spend a portion of their day participating in sports and recreation activities. Learn more Adventure Paddling Camp Outdoor Programs Campers learn to master the fundamental skills of sit-on-top kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, including balance, proper paddling techniques, steering, paddling strokes, and rescue skills. Learn more Afternoon Adventures (11 years) Outdoor Programs This high energy camp includes activities such as kayaking and stand up paddleboarding on the SF Bay, teambuilding through outdoor field games, designing and flying your own kite, building and testing your own cardboard sailboat, and sculpting and molding your own environmental clay art. Learn more Archery Sports Designed for beginners to introduce them to the Cal Archery Academy’s JOAD program and the National Training System for archery. Learn more Blue Camp – Grizzlies Sports Join the fun in this active outdoor day camp where campers try a variety of activities that range from swimming and soccer to lacrosse and volleyball. Learn more Outdoor Adventures Outdoor Programs Combines an amazing variety of exciting outdoor activities and the chance for campers to become a member of a tight-knit group while doing it. Learn more Gymnastics Camp Sports Whether you are looking for a full day camp, beginner’s camp or team camp, we can offer just what you need. Learn more Martial Arts Camp Sports Join the internationally recognized, experienced, knowledgeable, and certified UC Martial Arts instructional staff at our UC Martial Arts Youth Camp. Learn more Noodle Ball Sports Introduce your children, ages 6-12, to the game of water polo with Noodle Ball. This program provides a safe and learner-friendly environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! Learn more Rock Climbing Camp Outdoor Programs Rock Climbing Camp is great way to gain confidence in an exhilarating activity. Learn more Sailing Camp Outdoor Programs Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at different camp levels depending on the experience of the camper on the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Learn more Science & Sports Camp Academic Develop your mind and body at Science & Sports Camp (S2), a partnership between Lawrence Hall of Science and Cal Youth Camps. Learn more Science Adventures Outdoor Programs This experiential camp gives kids the opportunity to observe, examine, and analyze a variety of Bay Area ecosystems – both on the water and on terra firma. Learn more Sea Kayaking Camp Outdoor Programs Our Basic Sea Kayaking camp teaches the basics of sea kayaking, including: paddling technique, equipment, safety procedures, and rescue skills. Learn more Skateboard Camp Sports Our Skate Camp provides a skater the experience of riding a variety of ramps and street obstacles from 3’ to 13’ tall in a nationally recognized skateboard program that is a pioneer in skateboard instruction and design. Learn more Social Skills Camp Developmental Cal Youth Camps offers one-of-a-kind social skills camps for children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and children with similar social skills deficits. Learn more Windsurfing Camp Outdoor Programs Our Beginning Windsurfing camp for ages 10-17 provides campers with an introduction to the sport of windsurfing. Learn more
- Ages 11-12
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Camp Name Activity Type Description Adventure Paddling Camp Outdoor Programs Campers learn to master the fundamental skills of sit-on-top kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, including balance, proper paddling techniques, steering, paddling strokes, and rescue skills. Learn more Archery Sports Designed for beginners to introduce them to the Cal Archery Academy’s JOAD program and the National Training System for archery. Learn more Blue Camp – Grizzlies (11-13 years) Sports Join the fun in this active outdoor day camp where campers try a variety of activities that range from swimming and soccer to lacrosse and volleyball. Learn more Gymnastics Camp Sports Whether you are looking for a full day camp, beginner’s camp or team camp, we can offer just what you need. Learn more Leadership Programs Leadership Cal Youth Programs has a Junior High and High School Leadership-to-Work Program that provides kids with an opportunity to learn outstanding leadership skills that can be applied to all aspects of life. Learn more Martial Arts Camp Sports Join the internationally recognized, experienced, knowledgeable, and certified UC Martial Arts instructional staff at our UC Martial Arts Youth Camp. Learn more Noodle Ball Sports Introduce your children, ages 6-12, to the game of water polo with Noodle Ball. This program provides a safe and learner-friendly environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! Learn more Rock Climbing Camp Outdoor Programs Rock Climbing Camp is great way to gain confidence in an exhilarating activity. Learn more Sailing Camp Outdoor Programs Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at different camp levels depending on the experience of the camper on the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Learn more Science Adventures Outdoor Programs This experiential camp gives kids the opportunity to observe, examine, and analyze a variety of Bay Area ecosystems – both on the water and on terra firma. Learn more Sea Kayaking Camp Outdoor Programs Our Basic Sea Kayaking camp teaches the basics of sea kayaking, including: paddling technique, equipment, safety procedures, and rescue skills. Learn more Skateboard Camp Sports Our Skate Camp provides a skater the experience of riding a variety of ramps and street obstacles from 3’ to 13’ tall in a nationally recognized skateboard program that is a pioneer in skateboard instruction and design. Learn more Social Skills Camp Developmental Cal Youth Camps offers one-of-a-kind social skills camps for children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and children with similar social skills deficits. Learn more Windsurfing Camp Outdoor Programs Our Beginning Windsurfing camp for ages 10-17 provides campers with an introduction to the sport of windsurfing. Learn more
- Ages 13-14
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Camp Name Activity Type Description Archery Sports Designed for beginners to introduce them to the Cal Archery Academy’s JOAD program and the National Training System for archery. Learn more Leadership Programs Leadership Cal Youth Programs has a Junior High and High School Leadership-to-Work Program that provides kids with an opportunity to learn outstanding leadership skills that can be applied to all aspects of life. Learn more Martial Arts Camp Sports Join the internationally recognized, experienced, knowledgeable, and certified UC Martial Arts instructional staff at our UC Martial Arts Youth Camp. Learn more Rock Climbing Camp Outdoor Programs Rock Climbing Camp is great way to gain confidence in an exhilarating activity. Learn more Sailing Camp Outdoor Programs Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at different camp levels depending on the experience of the camper on the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Learn more Sea Kayaking Camp Outdoor Programs Our Basic Sea Kayaking camp teaches the basics of sea kayaking, including: paddling technique, equipment, safety procedures, and rescue skills. Learn more Skateboard Camp Sports Our Skate Camp provides a skater the experience of riding a variety of ramps and street obstacles from 3’ to 13’ tall in a nationally recognized skateboard program that is a pioneer in skateboard instruction and design. Learn more Social Skills Camp Developmental Cal Youth Camps offers one-of-a-kind social skills camps for children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and children with similar social skills deficits. Learn more Windsurfing Camp Outdoor Programs Our Beginning Windsurfing camp for ages 10-17 provides campers with an introduction to the sport of windsurfing. Learn more
- Ages 15-16
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Camp Name Activity Type Description Archery Sports Designed for beginners to introduce them to the Cal Archery Academy’s JOAD program and the National Training System for archery. Learn more Leadership Programs Leadership Cal Youth Programs has a Junior High and High School Leadership-to-Work Program that provides kids with an opportunity to learn outstanding leadership skills that can be applied to all aspects of life. Learn more Martial Arts Camp Sports Join the internationally recognized, experienced, knowledgeable, and certified UC Martial Arts instructional staff at our UC Martial Arts Youth Camp. Learn more Rock Climbing Camp Outdoor Programs Rock Climbing Camp is great way to gain confidence in an exhilarating activity. Learn more Sailing Camp Outdoor Programs Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at different camp levels depending on the experience of the camper on the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Learn more Sea Kayaking Camp Outdoor Programs Our Basic Sea Kayaking camp teaches the basics of sea kayaking, including: paddling technique, equipment, safety procedures, and rescue skills. Learn more Skateboard Camp Sports Our Skate Camp provides a skater the experience of riding a variety of ramps and street obstacles from 3’ to 13’ tall in a nationally recognized skateboard program that is a pioneer in skateboard instruction and design. Learn more Social Skills Camp Developmental Cal Youth Camps offers one-of-a-kind social skills camps for children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and children with similar social skills deficits. Learn more Windsurfing Camp Outdoor Programs Our Beginning Windsurfing camp for ages 10-17 provides campers with an introduction to the sport of windsurfing. Learn more
- Ages 17 or older
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Camp Name Activity Type Description Archery Sports Designed for beginners to introduce them to the Cal Archery Academy’s JOAD program and the National Training System for archery. Learn more Leadership Programs Leadership Cal Youth Programs has a Junior High and High School Leadership-to-Work Program that provides kids with an opportunity to learn outstanding leadership skills that can be applied to all aspects of life. Learn more Martial Arts Camp Sports Join the internationally recognized, experienced, knowledgeable, and certified UC Martial Arts instructional staff at our UC Martial Arts Youth Camp. Learn more Rock Climbing Camp Outdoor Programs Rock Climbing Camp is great way to gain confidence in an exhilarating activity. Learn more Sailing Camp Outdoor Programs Campers learn and review the essentials of sailing at different camp levels depending on the experience of the camper on the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Learn more Sea Kayaking Camp Outdoor Programs Our Basic Sea Kayaking camp teaches the basics of sea kayaking, including: paddling technique, equipment, safety procedures, and rescue skills. Learn more Skateboard Camp Sports Our Skate Camp provides a skater the experience of riding a variety of ramps and street obstacles from 3’ to 13’ tall in a nationally recognized skateboard program that is a pioneer in skateboard instruction and design. Learn more Social Skills Camp Developmental Cal Youth Camps offers one-of-a-kind social skills camps for children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and children with similar social skills deficits. Learn more Windsurfing Camp Outdoor Programs Our Beginning Windsurfing camp for ages 10-17 provides campers with an introduction to the sport of windsurfing. Learn more
Extended Care
Busy schedule? Pick your camper up late with the affordable Afternoon Extended Care.
Outdoor Camps
Love the outdoors? We offer a variety of outdoor-based camps, including sailing, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more. Check out our Outdoor Camps page to learn more.
