Camp @ JCC East Bay

4.6

1414 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sports
Outdoor & adventure
Art
Music
STEM
Dance
Academic
Sports
Outdoor & adventure
Art
Music
STEM
Dance
Academic
Boys & girls aged 5-10Mon–Fri from 8:30AM5:30PM25/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 5-10
Mon–Fri from 8:30AM5:30PM
25/day & 100/week

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Friendship, creativity, and Jewish values in Berkeley

Build lasting friendships and try new things in a welcoming environment! Embrace a warm, inclusive community where children explore various activities. The staff is caring and attentive, ensuring each camper feels supported. Nurturing confidence and curiosity makes this a place where children thrive. Enjoy flexible care options and generous discounts.
Build lasting friendships and try new things in a welcoming environment! Embrace a warm, inclusive community where children explore various activities. The staff is caring and attentive, ensuring each camper feels supported. Nurturing confidence and curiosity makes this a place where children thrive. Enjoy flexible care options and generous discounts.

Location & hours

1414 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Swimming
swim lessons
field trips
sports
art
music
Jewish traditions
Shabbat celebrations
cooking
STEM
theater
crafts
outdoor games
drama
dance
science experiments
baking
technology
creative expression
group activities
Hebrew language
nature exploration
team building
garden projects
Havdalah
Oneg Shabbat
walking field trips
playground
basketball
community building
Sports
Outdoor & adventure
Art
Music
STEM
Dance
Academic
Swimming
swim lessons
field trips
sports
art
music
Jewish traditions
Shabbat celebrations
cooking
STEM
theater
crafts
outdoor games
drama
dance
science experiments
baking
technology
creative expression
group activities
Hebrew language
nature exploration
team building
garden projects
Havdalah
Oneg Shabbat
walking field trips
playground
basketball
community building

Schedule

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

8:00 AM

-

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

Food

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What people are saying

4.6
My child loved the activities and caring staff!