Nature Camps in Berkeley, CA (2026)

Shorebird Nature STEM Camp Berkeley Day Camp

Campers become environmental scientists exploring local wildlife and bay ecology, plus crafts and time in Adventure Playground.

Ages 5–12 full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 Berkeley, CA, 94702

Full Day Art and Nature Camp Wild Ones Art Camp

A full-day camp blending nature exploration and creative art projects for children ages 5 to 10, fostering confidence and connection with the outdoors through hiking and art activities.

Ages 5–10 $625/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 Berkeley, CA

Nature Photography Perspectives Photo School

A one-week active and hands-on camp focused on nature photography with hiking and field excursions to East Bay and San Francisco nature sites, expanding on fundamentals and creative techniques.

Ages 12–18 $695/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 1501 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA, 94608

Wild Wonders: Art in Nature MOCHA

Drawing, painting, and sculpting inspired by the natural world including forests, oceans, and skies. Explore creatures big and small to celebrate nature's beauty and creativity.

Ages 5–12 $900/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 1221 Broadway LL-49, Oakland, CA, 94612

Rock Climbing Camp - Senior Rock Climbing UC Berkeley Youth Recreation

Half-day camp for ages 12-17 focusing on advanced belay skills, knot-tying, and top-rope climbing indoors and outdoors at the Recreational Sports Facility.

Ages 12–17 half-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 Berkeley, CA, 94720

Camp @ JCC East Bay Week 1 Jewish Community Center of the East Bay

Traditional day camp session at JCC East Bay for grades Pre-K to 4th including sports, swimming, art, cooking, Jewish learning, outdoor education, and community building.

Ages 4–10 $460/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 1414 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA, 94709

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