Summer Camp 2025 for 5 year old
Looking for recommendations for a 2 week summer camp for a 5 year old boy this summer near Berkeley. He is social and enjoys sports, so I am considering Cal Explorer camp, but wanted to see if other parents recommend it or if there are any half day options or other programs that you would recommend. Thanks!
Jan 7, 2025
Parent Replies
My daughter loved Explorer Camp. She attended from the age of 5 until she moved on to Blue Camp and then Paddle Adventures. She enjoyed experiencing new sports, playing games, and the swim lessons. She tried rugby, soccer, lacrosse, and frisbee among others. (She tell you she stinks at frisbee.) The counselors are college students from all over the world and many are leading activities they enjoy themselves which makes it more fun. Check-in and out was straight-forward, and many foggy mornings we were counting turkeys in the parking lot. Great memories!
I have a 6 year old, so our first experience with camps was summer 2024. We didn't do Cal Explorers, but I've heard great things and I love that they get to swim every day, so we're signing up this summer. My kid did Monkey Business for 3 weeks last year and LOVED it. It's 100% outdoors in Tilden Park, so they keep the kids very active all day. We're also looking at the JCC's camp because they take the kids to King Pool to swim and take lessons nearly every day. The JCC in Berkeley has a nice outdoor area with playground and basketball court, so I'm sure they do sports and activities out there during the camps. Good luck!!
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