Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track
The Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Residential Track offers high school students an immersive academic and residential experience on the UC Berkeley campus, f...
▌ Editor's read The Berkeley Pre-College Scholars Residential Track website loads successfully, detailing an overnight academic program for high school students on the UC Berkeley campus. The program is owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley, a public university. While specific Google reviews for this pre-college program are not readily available, UC Berkeley as an institution has a Google rating of 4.6 stars from over 10,000 reviews. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. The program offers college-level courses for credit, 24/7 supervision, and structured residential life. Social media handles found on the UC Berkeley main site, linked from the pre-college site, include @ucberkeley on Instagram and UCBerkeley on Facebook. The program is not accredited by the American Camp Association.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Cost notes: $15,987 for 8-week session C
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track
- What ages does Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track accept?
- Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track is open to children ages 16–18. 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 Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track cost?
- Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track publishes $1,998/week for the standard session. $15,987 for 8-week session C Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track's hours?
- Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 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 Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track?
- Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track provide lunch?
- Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track 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.
- How does Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track compare to other academic camps in Berkeley?
- Berkeley Pre-College Scholars - Residential Track is one of 9 academic camps in Berkeley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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