Cal Youth Camps leads the way in providing summer camps for kids of all ages. Located on the UC Berkeley campus for more than 60 years, we offer high-caliber, impactful and fun camps, taught by leaders in their field.
The sun is setting on our 2021 summer camps.
Almost all remaining sessions are sold out. If you weren’t able to join in the fun, though, consider our year-round programs and these options:
- Add your name to our waitlists for any remaining camp sessions. Note: Sales for 2022 summer camps will launch in early 2022.
- Subscribe to receive updates on registration openings and other details
Browse our year-round programs. You don’t have to wait for summer to experience our camps. We provide innovative activities in every season through our year-round programming, which now includes two summer favorites: Skateboarding and Pre Team Swim Training!
Cal Youth Camps – Quick Links
Already know your kids favorite camp? Use the Quick Links below to explore what’s new for Summer 2021. You can also use Quick Links to explore new adventures.
Cal Youth Camps – Camps By Age & Activity
New to Cal Youth Camps? No worries, look up various camp offerings sorted by age. We guarantee you will find the perfect summer camp experience for your entire family.
- Age 4add
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 5-6add
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 Gymnastics Camp Sports Whether you are a beginner or have been doing gymnastics for a while - we have a camp for you. 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 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
- Ages 7-8add
Camp Name Activity Type Description 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 9-10add
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 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 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 Paddle Adventures Outdoor Programs Split the day exploring the water and land! Play, Craft and Learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddleboarding and sit-on-top kayaking on the South Sailing Basin. 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 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 11-12add
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 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 Discovery Camp Outdoor Programs Discovery Camp gives kids the opportunity to paddle, observe, examine, and analyze a variety of Bay Area ecosystems – both on the water and on terra firma. 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 Paddle Adventures Outdoor Programs Split the day exploring the water and land! Play, Craft and Learn the fundamentals of stand-up paddleboarding and sit-on-top kayaking on the South Sailing Basin. 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 13-14add
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 Discovery Camp Outdoor Programs Discovery Camp gives kids the opportunity to paddle, observe, examine, and analyze a variety of Bay Area ecosystems – both on the water and on terra firma. 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 15-16add
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 olderadd
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
Contact Cal Youth Camps
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For more information about registering or general information please contact: Jeffrey Lambert, Customer Service Asst. ManagerRecreational Sports Facility (First Floor) – 2301 Bancroft Way | Berkeley, CA 94720 Email: camps@berkeley.edu | Phone Number: 510-643-2267 |
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Please note: UC Berkeley and Cal Youth Programs and Camps are subject to the restrictions and/or guidance of public health authorities and the University’s policies and practices regarding COVID-19. Our first priority will be the health of the communities we serve. Although the camps are planned at this time, COVID health guidelines could affect our summer programs, up to and including, cancellation. Withdrawal policies.
