Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Berkeley, CA

Learn all about our exciting past and look to our future in History 1 camp at UAC. Do you know what aircraft carrier shot down the most planes in US Naval history or how many people have really escaped from Alcatraz? Learn about the Gold Rush and WW2, climb aboard the Eureka and the Bal Clutha and investigate a giant aircraft carrier. How many miles of cable there are on the Golden Gate Bridge? How was the Apollo 11 space capsule recovered? Find out the answers to these questions as you make history during this fun filled week of discovery.

Bliss Belly kitchen offers eco-conscious and soul conscious cooking classes utilizing farm fresh ingredients, yoga, and mindfulness to give children the best possible connection to themselves and to the land where their food comes from. We use healthy locally sourced organic ingredients to teach children to make simple, delicious, and nutritious meals. Campers become proficient in Bliss Belly Kitchen Knife Skills and Culinary Fundamentals. Kids make chocolate on the final day of camp! MENUS (Note Subject to change based on availability) Menu Week A Mon: Knife Skills 101 Farmers Market Lentil Soup & Home Baked Bread w/ Kerrygold Butter Tue: Knife Skills 102 Asian Stir Fry w/ Jasmine Rice & Strawberry Milk Boba Tea Wed: Fruity Drinks 101 Mac n Cheese w/ Broccolini & Strawberry Lemonade Thurs: Ice Cream Making 101 Kale Fajitas, Stone Fruit Salsa, Guacamole, Black Beans & Vanilla Ice Cream Fri: Chocolate Making 101 Fusilli w/ Pesto, Zucchini, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Handmade Chocolate Menu Week B Mon: Knife Skills 101 Veggie Ramen w/ Tofu & French Fries Tue: Knife Skills 102 Rainbow Spring Rolls w/ Sesame Maple Dipping Sauce & Yogi Chai Wed: Boba Making 101 Mac n Cheese w/ Broccolini & Brown Sugar Boba Milk Thurs: Ice Cream Making 101 Flatbread Pizza, Strawberry Kale Salad & Vanilla Ice Cream Fri: Chocolate Making 101 Angel Hair Pasta w/ Parmesan, Crudités, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies & Handmade Chocolate Menu Week C Mon: Knife Skills 101 Veggie Ramen w/ Tofu & French Fries Tue: Knife Skills 102 Veggie Tacos w/ Pico de Gallo, Zucchini Fries & Pineapple Agua Fresca Wed: Breakfast for Lunch 101 Blueberry Pancakes, Tofu Scramble, Home Fries & Strawnana Smoothie Thurs: Ice Cream Making 101 Veggie Fried Rice w/ Teriyaki Tofu, Cupcakes & Vanilla Ice Cream Fri: Chocolate Making 101 Oodles of Noodles w/ Summer Vegetables & Handmade Chocolate Bring: yoga mat, blanket, pillow, hearty snack, water bottle, sunscreen & hat for outdoor play breaks.

Bliss Belly kitchen offers eco-conscious and soul conscious cooking classes utilizing farm fresh ingredients, yoga, and mindfulness to give children the best possible connection to themselves and to the land where their food comes from. We use healthy locally sourced organic ingredients to teach children to make simple, delicious, and nutritious meals. Campers become proficient in Bliss Belly Kitchen Knife Skills and Culinary Fundamentals. Kids make chocolate on the final day of camp! MENUS (Note Subject to change based on availability) Menu Week A Mon: Knife Skills 101 Farmers Market Lentil Soup & Home Baked Bread w/ Kerrygold Butter Tue: Knife Skills 102 Asian Stir Fry w/ Jasmine Rice & Strawberry Milk Boba Tea Wed: Fruity Drinks 101 Mac n Cheese w/ Broccolini & Strawberry Lemonade Thurs: Ice Cream Making 101 Kale Fajitas, Stone Fruit Salsa, Guacamole, Black Beans & Vanilla Ice Cream Fri: Chocolate Making 101 Fusilli w/ Pesto, Zucchini, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Handmade Chocolate Menu Week B Mon: Knife Skills 101 Veggie Ramen w/ Tofu & French Fries Tue: Knife Skills 102 Rainbow Spring Rolls w/ Sesame Maple Dipping Sauce & Yogi Chai Wed: Boba Making 101 Mac n Cheese w/ Broccolini & Brown Sugar Boba Milk Thurs: Ice Cream Making 101 Flatbread Pizza, Strawberry Kale Salad & Vanilla Ice Cream Fri: Chocolate Making 101 Angel Hair Pasta w/ Parmesan, Crudités, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies & Handmade Chocolate Menu Week C Mon: Knife Skills 101 Veggie Ramen w/ Tofu & French Fries Tue: Knife Skills 102 Veggie Tacos w/ Pico de Gallo, Zucchini Fries & Pineapple Agua Fresca Wed: Breakfast for Lunch 101 Blueberry Pancakes, Tofu Scramble, Home Fries & Strawnana Smoothie Thurs: Ice Cream Making 101 Veggie Fried Rice w/ Teriyaki Tofu, Cupcakes & Vanilla Ice Cream Fri: Chocolate Making 101 Oodles of Noodles w/ Summer Vegetables & Handmade Chocolate Bring: yoga mat, blanket, pillow, hearty snack, water bottle, sunscreen & hat for outdoor play breaks.

GrowFit’s Emerging Athletes Camp! For every aspiring athlete, regardless of experience, here's a fantastic opportunity to explore sports, from the classics to the more creative. About Sports: Each day features 7 games tailored by age group. Continue your practice in traditional sports such as basketball, flag football, soccer, and volleyball. Additionally, play new and creative games like bubble soccer, black light dodgeball, gaga ball, and ultimate ball, to name a few. Spark your child's athletic desire! More than Just Sports: With the GrowFit staff, our camp isn’t just about picking up a ball or swinging a bat. It's about nurturing a lifelong passion for sports, instilling the true essence of sportsmanship, and creating bonds of friendship. Every Athlete: Whether you're making your debut in team sports or it's your eighth year competing on travel teams, our camp caters to each individual’s sporting journey. Here, everyone’s an MVP! Friendships & Memories: Engage in team challenges and share moments of laughter that go beyond the playing field. Let the sports begin! It’s okay to show off sometimes! GrowFit’s talent week is a great way to show off your stuff and explore your inner talents. Get ready to play with an amazing week of talented kiddos! Logistics Drop-off: 8:45-9:00 am at the front of the school. Late drop-offs are permissible. Pick-up: 3:45-4:00 pm at front of the school. Early pick-ups are acceptable. Lunch & Snacks: Please pack 2-3 wholesome snacks and a hearty lunch. Venue: Camp is run indoors and outdoors depending on the activities and weather. Hydration: Kindly pack an inexpensive water bottle. Attire: We recommend athletic clothing and shoes. For younger children, please bring an extra set of clothing in the event of accidents. *All campers must be potty trained to attend camp Refunds and Cancellations: Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the camp date will be eligible for a full refund, minus a 10% cancellation fee. For cancellations occurring within 30 days of the camp start date, we are pleased to offer a credit for future participation in our camp. Please be aware that cancellations on the day of the camp or after the camp has commenced are non-refundable. Tax ID: Our tax ID is 81-1018163.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, where rising K–5th graders dive into individual STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges, and classic camp fun. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, each day’s hands-on activities and outdoor games build essential skills—like collaboration, perseverance, and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

In class we focus on child and player development. your child will learn and develop basic motor skills, fundamental soccer skills, as well as life skills. Players will improve their technical and tactical knowledge of the game as they grow. Come fall in love with the sport of soccer and make friends for years to come in a creative, fun, relaxed and safe environment. For particularly shy children who were not able to translate school into a social circle a soccer team provides an instant set of companions, and a way to experiment with interaction in a safe and healthy environment. Soccer offers a sense of self-esteem and well being children can develop as they see their accomplishments grow.

In class we focus on child and player development. your child will learn and develop basic motor skills, fundamental soccer skills, as well as life skills. Players will improve their technical and tactical knowledge of the game as they grow. Come fall in love with the sport of soccer and make friends for years to come in a creative, fun, relaxed and safe environment. For particularly shy children who were not able to translate school into a social circle a soccer team provides an instant set of companions, and a way to experiment with interaction in a safe and healthy environment. Soccer offers a sense of self-esteem and well being children can develop as they see their accomplishments grow.

In class we focus on child and player development. your child will learn and develop basic motor skills, fundamental soccer skills, as well as life skills. Players will improve their technical and tactical knowledge of the game as they grow. Come fall in love with the sport of soccer and make friends for years to come in a creative, fun, relaxed and safe environment. For particularly shy children who were not able to translate school into a social circle a soccer team provides an instant set of companions, and a way to experiment with interaction in a safe and healthy environment. Soccer offers a sense of self-esteem and well being children can develop as they see their accomplishments grow.

Soccer + "No camp" Camp is a recreational sports camp program, designed as a space where children can be comfortable, make lasting friendships, learn, and have fun. We mix up many sport activities beyond soccer, such as capture the flag, kickball, bowling soccer, tag games and more and make sure to keep your child in motion by letting them choose their own activity, learn and develop new sets of skills and bring them into play. The "No Camp" part of the day is dedicated for free time.  Your child will have the option to rest in the shade, read their favorite books, snack on homemade honey butter popcorn and socialize. We respect the individual learning abilities of each child, as well as their personal space, and we strive to challenge your child in a fun creative way.

Soccer + "No camp" Camp is a recreational sports camp program, designed as a space where children can be comfortable, make lasting friendships, learn, and have fun. We mix up many sport activities beyond soccer, such as capture the flag, kickball, bowling soccer, tag games and more and make sure to keep your child in motion by letting them choose their own activity, learn and develop new sets of skills and bring them into play. The "No Camp" part of the day is dedicated for free time.  Your child will have the option to rest in the shade, read their favorite books, snack on homemade honey butter popcorn and socialize. We respect the individual learning abilities of each child, as well as their personal space, and we strive to challenge your child in a fun creative way.

Soccer + "No camp" Camp is a recreational sports camp program, designed as a space where children can be comfortable, make lasting friendships, learn, and have fun. We mix up many sport activities beyond soccer, such as capture the flag, kickball, bowling soccer, tag games and more and make sure to keep your child in motion by letting them choose their own activity, learn and develop new sets of skills and bring them into play. The "No Camp" part of the day is dedicated for free time.  Your child will have the option to rest in the shade, read their favorite books, snack on homemade honey butter popcorn and socialize. We respect the individual learning abilities of each child, as well as their personal space, and we strive to challenge your child in a fun creative way.

In an era where social media is the stage for self-expression, it’s crucial to equip our budding stars with the tools to shine responsibly and creatively. Lights, Camera Action instills social media awareness, ensuring our young participants create positive content and navigate social platforms safely. Reel vs. Real: If your child believes reels are real, this program is a must! We debunk the illusions and empower participants to use social media as a canvas for authentic expression. Join us for Lights, Camera, Action, where creativity knows no bounds, and your child becomes the director of their own narrative. Secure their spot now, and let the summer of multimedia magic begin!

Just a few miles east of San Francisco lies what many call the birthplace of California cuisine: Berkeley. On this 3-hour gourmet food tour, your expert guide will take you behind the scenes of the North Shattuck district. At several acclaimed local food spots – including the very first Peet's Coffee & Tea – enjoy tastings of gourmet cheeses, chocolates, gelato, pizza, sandwiches, wine and more. You'll chat with owners and chefs about the city's culinary history and culture, and discover their commitment to sustainability and local, organic food and farming.

Operation City Quest of Berkeley lets your team discover the city in a fun and different way. Our app will instruct you to find a variety of items throughout the city in any order you'd like, and do funny challenges, for points! See your points stack up to others during the game on the app's ranking feature. All scavenger hunts come with a remote guide to help you via chat. Come compete with us in Berkeley.

In an era where social media is the stage for self-expression, it’s crucial to equip our budding stars with the tools to shine responsibly and creatively. Lights, Camera Action instills social media awareness, ensuring our young participants create positive content and navigate social platforms safely. Reel vs. Real: If your child believes reels are real, this program is a must! We debunk the illusions and empower participants to use social media as a canvas for authentic expression. Join us for Lights, Camera, Action, where creativity knows no bounds, and your child becomes the director of their own narrative. Secure their spot now, and let the summer of multimedia magic begin!

Embark on a thrilling journey through the lively streets of Berkeley and immerse yourself in a whirlwind of unforgettable experiences on our Adventures in Berkeley tour! Discover the vibrant history and culture of this incredible city as you stroll through iconic landmarks, uncovering hidden gems along the way. Indulge your taste buds with tantalizing flavors, navigating your way through a gastronomic paradise of food trucks, local eateries, and renowned culinary hotspots. Take a breath of fresh air and soak up the beauty of nature, as you venture into Berkeley's breathtaking parks and gardens. Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.