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.
Register for 2026 Summer Camps
Camp registration for summer 2026 is now open! Check out our camps below, and click the Register Now button when you’re ready to sign up via our CampDoc registration portal.
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. |
| Blue Camp | 7–12 | A well-rounded camp combining developmental sports, outdoor learning, science, and the arts. |
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.
| Camp name | Ages | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Rock Climbing Camp | 8–17 | Learn belay skills, knot-tying, top-rope climbing, & equipment care. |
| 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. |
| Sailing Camp | 10-17 | Learn the basics of sailing, including rigging, tacking, gybing, capsizing, docking, knots and safety issues |
| Windsurfing Camp | 10-17 | Learn the basics of windsurfing, including rigging, balance, steering, tacking, and self-rescues |
| Sea Kayaking Camp | 11-17 | Learn the basics of sea kayaking, including paddling techniques, equipment, safety procedures, and rescue skills. |
Teen Leadership Programs
Through our Teen Leadership Programs, middle school and high school students (ages 13–17) gain experiential opportunities to develop leadership skills that can be applied to all aspects of life.
- Campers in Leadership Training (ages 13–14) 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.
