UC Berkeley Youth Recreation: Outdoor Adventure Camps at the Berkeley Marina

UC Berkeley Youth Recreation's Outdoor Adventure Camps at the Berkeley Marina are summer favorites in the East Bay.  Explore the options and register today for these summer favorites. They go fast!

Afternoon Adventures: In this camp, afternoons are full of fascinating activities, exploring marine ecosystems, paddleboarding, kayaking, and more. Nearly every day is different, and may also include outdoor games and crafts, nature scavenger hunts, aquatic time and other activities.
Ages: 8-11 
Camp Sessions:  June to early August, from 1-4 p.m. daily. Afternoon Extended Care available until 6 p.m. 

Discovery Camp: From a hike in a regional park to the thrill of a ropes course, Discovery Camp offers 10-12 year-old campers engaging and challenging ways to explore the Bay Area. 
Ages: 10-12
Camp Sessions:  Early June to mid-August, from 9 a.m. to  4 p.m. daily. Afternoon Extended Care available until 6 p.m.

Eco Adventures
This program lets 12-14 year-olds discover the breadth of the Bay Area ecosystems and appreciate the natural environment around us. They will sail, examine, analyze and experiment. Destinations could include the Tidepools at Crab Cove, the San Francisco Bay, area parks, The Golden Gate Bridge and the ocean beyond. 
Ages: 12-14
Camp Sessions: Mid-June to early August, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.  Each camp day begins and ends at the UC Aquatic Center in the Berkeley Marina. Afternoon Extended Care available. 

Paddle Adventures
Learn on land and water in a camp split between aquatic adventures in the South Sailing Basin and land exploration around the Berkeley Marina. Campers learn to kayak and paddleboard and try their hand at activities like geocaching, kite flying, team games, arts, and more. 
Ages: We offer two age groups of this camp: 9-10 and 10-11. 
Camp Sessions:  Early June to mid-August, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.  Afternoon Extended Care available.

Adventures Teen Leadership Programs
Adventures has three teen leadership programs, matching campers’ age and stage of development: Junior Leadership, Senior Leadership and the new Rock Climbing Leadership.
Ages:13-16
Camp Sessions:  Early June to mid-August, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.

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