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Explorer Camp

At Explorer Camp, we encourage campers to try new things, make new friends, and explore different and exciting activities each and every day.

Registration Opens Jan 2025

About Explorer Camp

“Explorers” participate in an array of recreational camp activities that include sports, group games, arts and crafts, chess, dance, and outdoor exploration.

Campers explore different activities with a group of 25 of their peers. Each group is led by trained and experienced Group Leaders and Instructors. To encourage learning, a camper’s activity schedule stays the same for the entire session. Care is taken to include a balance of high-intensity activities (e.g. soccer, swimming, or basketball) and low-intensity activities (e.g. arts and crafts or nature walks) throughout the day. Whether your camper is a first-timer or an experienced Explorer camper, our exciting and active program is sure to create lasting memories for your camper for years to come!

Each camp session features an exciting theme. Past themes have included: Outer Space, Under the Sea, Superheroes, Storybook, and Jungle Time. In addition to a wide array of structured activities, campers are provided with ample opportunities to build positive relationships with friends through free play and group games that emphasize positive play and pro-social behaviors.

Daily Camp Schedule:   9:00AM – 4:00PM  (Early Drop-Off available at 7:30AM)

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

Age & Eligibility:

Ages 5 – 6 by June 1, 2024. All participants must be fully toilet trained, and able to use the restroom independently.

Location:

Strawberry Canyon Recreational Area & Pool

UC Berkeley

Camp Sessions

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 2025

Two Week Sessions Ages Price Start Date End Date
Explorer Session I 5 – 6  $833 6/10/2024

6/21/2024

No Camp 6/19

Explorer Session II 5 – 6  $740 6/24/2024

7/3/2024

No camp 7/4 or 7/5

Explorer Session III 5 – 6  $925 7/8/2024

7/19/2024

Explorer Session IV 5 – 6  $925 7/22/2024 8/2/2024
One Week Sessions Ages Price Start Date End Date
Explorer Intersession A 5 – 6 $625 6/3/2024 6/7/2024
Explorer Week 1 5 – 6  $625 6/10/2024 6/14/2024
Explorer Week 2 5 – 6  $500 6/17/2024

6/21/2024

No Camp 6/19

Explorer Week 3 5 – 6  $625 6/24/2024 6/28/2024
Explorer Week 4 5 – 6  $375 7/1/2024

7/3/2024

No Camp 7/4 or 7/5

Explorer Week 5 5 – 6  $625 7/8/2024 7/12/2024
Explorer Week 6 5 – 6  $625 7/15/2024 7/19/2024
Explorer Week 7 5 – 6  $625 7/22/2024 7/26/2024
Explorer Week 8 5 – 6  $625 7/29/2024 8/2/2024
Explorer Intersession B 5 – 6  $625 8/5/2024 8/9/2024

 

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:  4:15PM – 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 2025

Extended Care Offering Price Sessions Available
2 Week Extended Care $145 Sessions III and IV
1 Week Extended Care $87

Intersession A and B,

Weeks 1, 3, 5, 6-8

Shortened 2 Week Extended Care $131 Session I
Shortened 2 Week Extended Care $116 Session II
Shortened 1 Week Extended Care $70 Week 2
Shortened 1 Week Extended Care $53 Week 4

Registration Opens Jan 2025

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