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Camps

Enjoy the great outdoors and exciting activities with Berkeley's camp programs.

From local day camps to overnight adventures, Berkeley offers camp experiences for youth, families, and adults year-round. Find seasonal offerings in our Recreation Activity Guide. Read the Summer Camp Preview to learn more about upcoming summer programs.

Overnight Camps

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Berkeley's overnight camps give youth, families, adults, and seniors a chance to connect, explore, and unwind in the Sierras at Echo Lake Camp near South Lake Tahoe and Tuolumne Camp near Yosemite. Get overnight camp news.

 See Overnight camp Options

Summer Camps

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Find the right fit for your child’s summer by signing up for a Berkeley camp designed for youth and teens. 

Explore summer camps
 

School Break Camps

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Keep the kids busy during BUSD spring and winter breaks, as well as no-school days, by signing up for a camp.

Camps during school breaks

 

Related Documents

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  • Spring Activity Guide 2026 (8.6 MB)
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  • Summer Camp Preview 2026 (1.57 MB)
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  • Recreation Online Registration Portal: How to Create an Account and Register for Programs (1.75 MB)
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Egg hunts for kids this April

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Help plant trees for Berkeley this spring

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