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Blue Camp

Campers immerse themselves in various recreational activities and much more at Blue Camp which is built on the core values of healthy play, socialization, and lifelong learning.

Registration Opens Jan 28, 2025

About Blue Camp

Blue Camp grew from the idea that all children need opportunities to play and engage in regular physical activity to support their mental health and well-being. This comprehensive recreational day camp for ages 7-12 combines developmental sports, outdoor learning, the arts, free play, and group games to create a fun, well-rounded, diverse camp experience. Two-week and one-week sessions are available, making summer planning easy.

Blue Camp is split into three age groupings to ensure safety and age appropriateness for all activities.

Location

Golden Bear Recreation Center

Blue Camp Programs

Cubs (Ages 7-8)

Cubs enjoy a variety of camp activities in small groups of 10-15 campers, guided by trained and experienced Group Leaders. Each day includes outdoor exploration, sports, arts and crafts, and group games.

  • Pre-set activity schedule provided
  • Two-week sessions include swimming activities

Registration Opens Jan 28, 2025

Session Dates Days Time Price
Two Week Sessions        
Cubs Session I

6/9/2025 – 6/20/2025

No camp on 6/19

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $831
Cubs Session II

6/23/2025 – 7/3/2025

No camp on 7/4

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $831
Cubs Session III

7/7/2025 – 7/18/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $923
Cubs Session IV

7/21/2025 – 8/1/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $923
One Week Sessions

 

     
Cubs Intersession A

6/2/2025 – 6/6/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $642
Cubs Week 1

6/9/2025 – 6/13/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $642
Cubs Week 2

6/16/2025 – 6/20/2025

No camp on 6/19

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9am – 4pm $514
Cubs Week 3

6/23/2025 – 6/27/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $642
Cubs Week 4

6/30/2025 – 7/3/2025

No camp on 7/4

Mon – Thu 9am – 4pm $514
Cubs Week 5

7/7/2025 – 7/11/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $642
Cubs Week 6

7/14/2025 – 7/18/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $642
Cubs Week 7

7/21/2025 – 7/25/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $642
Cubs Week 8

7/28/2025 – 8/1/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $642
Cubs Intersession B

8/4/2025 – 8/8/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $642

 

Bears (Ages 9-10)

Bears can choose from a wider array of elective activities with two session format options:

  • Two-Week Sessions: Create custom schedules with Elective Activity Options
  • One-Week Sessions: Follow pre-set activity schedules

Registration Opens Jan 28, 2025

Session Dates Days Time Price
Two Week Sessions        
Bears Session I

6/9/2025 – 6/20/2025

No camp on 6/19

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $783
Bears Session II

6/23/2025 – 7/3/2025

No camp on 7/4

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $783
Bears Session III

7/7/2025 – 7/18/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $870
Bears Session IV

7/21/2025 – 8/1/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $870
One Week Sessions

 

     
Bears Intersession A

6/2/2025 – 6/6/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Bears Week 1

6/9/2025 – 6/13/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Bears Week 2

6/16/2025 – 6/13/2025

No camp on 6/19

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $498
Bears Week 3

6/23/2025 – 6/27/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Bears Week 4

6/30/3035 – 7/3/2025

No camp on 7/4

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $498
Bears Week 5

7/7/2025 – 7/11/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Bears Week 6

7/14/2025 – 7/18/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Bears Week 7

7/21/2025 – 7/25/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Bears Week 8

7/28/2025 – 8/1/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Bears Intersession B

8/4/2025 – 8/8/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623

 

Grizzlies (Ages 11-12)

Grizzlies, our oldest Blue campers, enjoy the most flexibility and choices in activities:

  • Two-Week Sessions: Create custom schedules with Elective Activity Options
  • One-Week Sessions: Follow pre-set activity schedules

Registration Opens Jan 28, 2025

Session Dates Days Time Price
Two Week Sessions        
Grizzlies Session I

6/9/2025 – 6/20/2025

No camp on 6/19

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $769
Grizzlies Session II

6/23/2025 – 7/3/2025

No camp on 7/4

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $769
Grizzlies Session III

7/7/2025 – 7/18/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $854
Grizzlies Session IV

7/21/2025 – 8/1/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $854
One Week Sessions

 

     
Grizzlies Intersession A

6/2/2025 – 6/6/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Grizzlies Week 1

6/9/2025 – 6/13/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Grizzlies Week 2

6/16/2025 – 6/20/2025

No camp on 6/19

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $498
Grizzlies Week 3

6/23/2025 – 6/27/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Grizzlies Week 4

6/30/2025 – 7/3/2025

No camp on 7/4

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $498
Grizzlies Week 5

7/7/2025 – 7/11/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Grizzlies Week 6

7/14/2025 – 7/18/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Grizzlies Week 7

7/21/2025 – 7/25/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Grizzlies Week 8

7/28/2025 – 8/1/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623
Grizzlies Intersession B

8/4/2025 – 8/8/2025

Mon – Fri 9am – 4pm $623

 

2025 Themes & Spirit Days

Each session features unique themes and special Spirit Days where campers can dress up and participate in themed activities.

Session Theme Spirit Days
Intersession A (6/2 – 6/6) Lights, Camera, Blue! 6/6: Character Day
Session I (6/9 – 6/20) Superheroes, Unite!

6/9: Dark vs Neon Day

6/20: Superhero Day

Session II (6/23 – 7/3) One Upon a Blue Camp

6/27: Sleeping Beauty Day (Wear PJs!)

7/3: Fantasy Day

Session III (7/7 – 7/18) Wild West Rodeo

7/11: Animal (Print) Day

7/18: Cowboy Day

Session IV (7/21 – 8/1) Berkeley Beach Bash

7/25: A Sea of Blue

8/1: Tacky Tourist Day

Intersession B (8/4 – 8/8) Under the Big Top

8/8: Crazy Day

 

Extended Care Options

Extend your child(ren)’s camp day, and rest easy knowing that you have some extra time to get through traffic, finish a few errands, or pick up dinner before you pick up your child(ren).

Afternoon Extended Care Schedule: 4:00PM – 6:00PM Daily

The Register button will take you to our CampDoc registration portal, where you can view camp availability and options, add extended care and additional weeks or sign up multiple campers for multiple weeks.

Registration Opens Jan 28, 2025

  Price Sessions Available
2 Week Extended Care $250 Sessions III and IV
1 Week Extended Care $125

Intersessions A and B and Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8

Shortened Two Week Extended Care $225 Sessions I and II
Shortened One Week Extended Care $100 Weeks 2 and 4

 

Important Activity Information

Swimming and Archery Guidelines

  • Swimming available only in two-week sessions
  • Archery available only in two-week Bears and Grizzlies sessions
  • Must be selected as Add-On activities during registration if Bears or Grizzlies
  • Not available for consecutive one-week sessions

Add-On Activity Selection Guidelines

  • Each Add-On activity can only be selected once
  • Schedules with duplicate activities will be adjusted by camp supervisors

 

Special Needs & Disabilities

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