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Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp

Berkeley · $165/week

Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp offers a variety of activities for children aged 5-10, focusing on outdoor play, arts and crafts, and sports within a municipal...

▌ Editor's read The Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp is a day camp offered by the City of Berkeley's Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department, as evidenced by the URL 'berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/parks-recreation/camps/berkeley-summer-camps'. The camp is designed for children aged 5-10 and includes activities such as outdoor play, arts and crafts, and sports. The website states that 'All staff are fingerprinted and background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety protocols. However, the camp is not listed in the American Camp Association (ACA) directory, suggesting it does not hold ACA accreditation. The program is clearly a 'day' camp, operating from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with extended care options. Social media presence is through the City of Berkeley's official accounts, such as @cityofberkeley on Instagram and 'CityofBerkeley' on Facebook, which feature general city updates rather than specific camp content. No specific staff-to-camper ratios are published on the camp's webpage.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Live Oak Adventurers Fun 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 community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
  • Phone: (510) 981-5147
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp

What ages does Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp accept?
Live Oak Adventurers Fun 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 Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp cost?
Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp publishes $165/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp's hours?
Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp 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 Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp?
Live Oak Adventurers Fun 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 Live Oak Adventurers Fun Camp provide lunch?
Live Oak Adventurers Fun 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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