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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 5–12

Berkeley Day Camp

Shorebird Park · $300/week · ★ 4.6 (769 reviews)

A traditional day camp offering a variety of recreational activities, arts and crafts, and outdoor play for children.

▌ Editor's read The Berkeley Day Camp website, part of the City of Berkeley's Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department, loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their summer camp offerings. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, with weekly themes like 'Superheroes' and 'Time Travelers.' The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid, with a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:10 for ages 5-7 and 1:12 for ages 8-12. While not ACA accredited, the camp is run by a municipal parks department. Google reviews for 'Berkeley Day Camp' are generally positive, with a 4.5-star rating based on over 100 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp's Facebook page, 'BerkeleyParksandRec,' is active and provides updates.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Berkeley Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: Various locations in Berkeley, CA
  • Phone: 510-981-5150
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Berkeley Day Camp

What ages does Berkeley Day Camp accept?
Berkeley Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Berkeley Day Camp cost?
Berkeley Day Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Berkeley Day Camp's hours?
Berkeley Day Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Berkeley Day Camp?
Berkeley Day Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Berkeley Day Camp provide lunch?
Berkeley Day Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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