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Our Summer Sessions

Individual Camp Offerings

WEEK 1: JUL 6-10

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  • Redwood Day Camp - Art & Theater

    Grade: Rising K-6th Grades
    Cost: $585

    Session Description: Each week of our traditional day camp has a specific theme that allows our campers to focus their attention on. This week of camp is our Art & Theater camp. In this immersive camp, children will explore the enchanting realms of visual arts and theater through a diverse range of hands-on activities. From painting and sculpture to dramatic storytelling and theatrical performances, campers will unleash their creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. Our counselors will guide them in honing their talents, building confidence, and fostering a love for the arts.

  • Sports Science

    Grade: Rising 1st & 2nd Grades
    Cost: $605

    Session Description: Campers explore how their bodies move, grow stronger, and stay healthy through hands-on activities that connect athletics with real-world science. Through experiments and active games, they investigate topics such as muscles, heart rate, balance, and the physics behind activities like kicking, throwing, and jumping. Daily movement challenges encourage campers to test ideas, collect observations, and refine their techniques. This camp fosters curiosity, teamwork, and confidence while demonstrating how science and sports intersect on and off the field.

  • Fashion Design

    Grade: Rising 1st & 2nd Grade
    Cost: $655

    Step into the world of style and creativity at our Fashion Design Camp, where young trendsetters can explore the art of designing their own looks! Through fun, hands-on activities, campers will learn the basics of color, patterns, and design while creating unique fashion pieces to take home. From sketching outfits to experimenting with fabrics and accessories, each day inspires self-expression and confidence. Perfect for budding designers, this camp is all about having fun and bringing imaginative ideas to life!

  • Academic Boot Camp

    Grade: Rising 3rd Grade
    Cost: $655

    Our Academic Boot Camp is an intensive and invigorating summer program designed for campers to sharpen their academic skills and prepare for the upcoming school year. Our camp focuses on core subjects such as math, reading, and writing, employing engaging activities, interactive lessons, and personalized coaching to reinforce foundational knowledge through fun and engaging activities. Counselors will guide students through targeted exercises and fun challenges, creating an environment where learning is both enriching and enjoyable.

  • Ceramics

    Grade: Rising 3rd-5th Grades
    Cost: $655

    Campers explore the art and science of ceramics through hands-on work with clay and firing techniques. They learn foundational skills such as hand-building, shaping, texturing, and glazing while experimenting with form and function. Guided projects encourage creative risk-taking, problem-solving, and attention to detail. This camp supports artistic growth and confidence as students transform raw clay into finished ceramic pieces.

  • Oakland and the Bay as a Classroom!

    Grade: Rising 6th-8th Grades
    Cost: $655

    Come explore Oakland and the Bay Area with us. In this week of camp, we will adventure around the Bay Area using different modes of transportation such as the bus, BART, ferry and walking. Campers will spend time exploring the Bay Area and learning about our unique culture, gaining firsthand experience within our diverse microclimates, and staying active through walking in our various communities. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the summer with friends and make great memories. 

  • Counselor in Training - CIT

    Grade: Rising 7th-9th Grades
    Cost: $425

    Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed exclusively for middle school students eager to make a difference. This hands-on day camp combines service, skill-building, and mentorship to prepare future leaders for roles in working with younger students and beyond. CITs will work alongside experienced counselors, learn valuable communication and teamwork skills, and gain real-world experience guiding younger campers.

WEEK 2: JUL 13-17

ZooMobile from the Oakland Zoo on campus!

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  • Redwood Day Camp - Eco-Innovators

    Grade: Rising K-6th Grade
    Cost: $585

    Join us at Eco-Innovators Camp, where young minds discover the exciting world of sustainability and environmental innovation! Campers will explore eco-friendly solutions through hands-on activities like building with recycled materials, creating green inventions, and learning about renewable energy. Each day encourages creativity and problem-solving as campers work together to make the world a greener place. Perfect for budding environmentalists, Eco-Innovators Camp fosters a love for nature and empowers kids to think creatively about protecting our planet!

  • Sports Science

    Grade: Rising 3rd-5th Grades
    Cost: $605

    Campers explore how their bodies move, grow stronger, and stay healthy through hands-on activities that connect athletics with real-world science. Through experiments and active games, they investigate topics such as muscles, heart rate, balance, and the physics behind activities like kicking, throwing, and jumping. Daily movement challenges encourage campers to test ideas, collect observations, and refine their techniques. This camp fosters curiosity, teamwork, and confidence while demonstrating how science and sports intersect on and off the field.

  • Academic Boot Camp

    Grade: Rising 2nd Grade
    Cost: $655

    Our Academic Boot Camp is an intensive and invigorating summer program designed for campers to sharpen their academic skills and prepare for the upcoming school year. Our camp focuses on core subjects such as math, reading, and writing, employing engaging activities, interactive lessons, and personalized coaching to reinforce foundational knowledge through fun and engaging activities. Counselors will guide students through targeted exercises and fun challenges, creating an environment where learning is both enriching and enjoyable.

  • Cooking

    Grade: Rising Kindergarten & 1st Grades
    Cost: $655

    Our cooking camp is the ultimate summer haven for budding culinary enthusiasts! This immersive camp offers hands-on experiences in the art and science of cooking. From mastering basic kitchen techniques to crafting unique dishes, participants will embark on a flavorful journey under the guidance of experienced chefs. The camp not only emphasizes culinary skills but also explores the cultural and nutritional aspects of food.

  • AI Pioneers

    Provided by Inspirit AI
    Grade: Rising 6th-8th Grade
    Cost: $655

    In AI Pioneers, our emerging engineers will learn how to create projects for social good with the Python programming language. Through hands-on coding, students will learn how computers utilize data to solve complex problems, such as natural language processing and computer vision. Our students will explore the ways they can meaningfully use AI to predict heart disease, create social robots, assist with disaster relief, and navigate autonomous vehicles.

  • AI Adventurers

    Provided by Inspirit AI
    Grade: Rising 3rd-5th Grades
    Cost: $655

    At Inspirit AI, we believe that computational thinking primes our youngest minds to learn the tools that designers, artists, engineers, and scientists use to build solutions for an increasingly complex world. Computational thinking doesn’t mean we’ll turn your kid into a calculator, quite the opposite! Our classes foster logic, creativity, pattern recognition, and abstraction, while also emphasizing mindfulness activities that promote social-emotional learning.

  • Dungeons and Dragons and Beyond

    Grade: Rising 4th-8th Grades
    Cost: $605

    Do you play Dungeons & Dragons? Want to learn to play DnD? This camp is for you. Join us for an action-packed week where we will go on epic quests, become game masters, and explore the magical world of tabletop role-playing games. We will spend a portion of camp playing a week-long campaign, understand the basics of DnD and play other tabletop roleplay games.

  • Counselor in Training - CIT

    Grade: Rising 7th-9th Grades
    Cost: $425

    Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed exclusively for middle school students eager to make a difference. This hands-on day camp combines service, skill-building, and mentorship to prepare future leaders for roles in working with younger students and beyond. CITs will work alongside experienced counselors, learn valuable communication and teamwork skills, and gain real-world experience guiding younger campers. Limited spaces are available each week of camp.

WEEK 3: JUL 20-24

Science Shows!

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  • Redwood Day Camp - The Science of Stuff

    Grade: Rising K-6th Grades
    Cost: $585

    Campers dive into the science of matter by exploring how solids, liquids, and gases behave and change. Through hands-on experiments and investigations, they observe properties like texture, temperature, and movement while testing what happens when materials mix, heat up, or cool down. Daily activities encourage curiosity, prediction, and problem-solving as campers make sense of the world around them. This camp builds foundational science skills while showing that everyday “stuff” is full of surprises and discovery.

  • ECE Camp - Fairy Tales & Fantasy

    Grade: Pre-K (4 Year old camps)
    Cost: $585

    Step into a world of magic and imagination at Fairy Tales & Fantasy Camp, where young adventurers embark on enchanting journeys! Campers will bring beloved fairy tales to life through dress-up, storytelling, and creative play, exploring magical worlds full of dragons, princesses, and heroes. Each day is filled with hands-on activities like making fairy wings, creating crowns, and crafting magical creatures. Perfect for little dreamers, this camp sparks creativity, encourages storytelling, and ignites the magic of make-believe!

  • Creators Studio

    Grade: Rising 1st & 2nd Grades
    Cost: $655

    Unleash your imagination at Creators Studio, where STEM meets the arts for a one-of-a-kind day camp experience! Campers will explore the magic of innovation by blending science, technology, engineering, and math with creative art projects that bring ideas to life. From designing gadgets and building structures to creating artistic masterpieces, each day is filled with hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Perfect for aspiring inventors and artists alike, Creators Studio empowers kids to think outside the box and turn their visions into reality!

  • Adventures in Storytelling

    Grade: Rising Kindergarten & 1st Graders
    Cost: $655

    Step into a world of imagination where kids become the heroes of their own stories! Through fun activities like creating characters, building exciting worlds, and acting out their tales, children will explore the magic of storytelling and creative play. Each day will bring new adventures as they dive into different types of stories, from magical kingdoms to thrilling mysteries. Perfect for young minds, this camp encourages creativity, builds confidence, and helps little ones discover the joy of sharing their own adventures!

  • Academic Boot Camp

    Grade: Rising 4th Grade
    Cost: $655

    Our Academic Boot Camp is an intensive and invigorating summer program designed for campers to sharpen their academic skills and prepare for the upcoming school year. Our camp focuses on core subjects such as math, reading, and writing, employing engaging activities, interactive lessons, and personalized coaching to reinforce foundational knowledge through fun and engaging activities. Counselors will guide students through targeted exercises and fun challenges, creating an environment where learning is both enriching and enjoyable.

  • Drawing & Printmaking

    Grade: Rising 3rd-5th Grades
    Cost: $655 

    Campers explore drawing and printmaking through hands-on artmaking that builds both creativity and technical skill. They experiment with line, texture, pattern, and composition while working with a variety of tools and materials. Through guided projects, campers learn printmaking processes such as stamping, layering, and creating repeat designs. The camp encourages artistic exploration, problem-solving, and confidence as students develop their own visual style and bring ideas to life.

  • Cooking

    Grade: Rising 6th-8th Grade
    Cost: $655

    Our camp is a hands-on experience where young food enthusiasts will learn essential kitchen skills, explore diverse cuisines, and unleash their creativity through flavorful experiments. From mastering basic techniques to crafting gourmet delights, our expert chefs will guide campers in a fun and supportive environment. The camp will also include educational components on nutrition, food science, and culinary traditions.

  • Counselor in Training - CIT

    Grade: Rising 7th-9th Grades
    Cost: $425

    Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed exclusively for middle school students eager to make a difference. This hands-on day camp combines service, skill-building, and mentorship to prepare future leaders for roles in working with younger students and beyond. CITs will work alongside experienced counselors, learn valuable communication and teamwork skills, and gain real-world experience guiding younger campers. Limited spaces are available each week of camp.

WEEK 4: JUL 27-31

Bay Area Discovery Museum - Try it Truck on Campus!

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  • Redwood Day Camp - Inventor’s Workshop

    Grade: Rising K-6th Grade
    Cost: $585

    Each week of our traditional day camp has a specific theme that allows our campers to focus their attention on. This week of camp is our Inventor’s Workshop. Young inventors will embark on a journey of exploration and hands-on learning, engaging in various activities such as crafting unique gadgets, experimenting with simple machines, and brainstorming imaginative solutions to everyday challenges. With a focus on fostering teamwork and critical thinking, our camp provides a safe and encouraging environment for young minds to unleash their creativity.

  • ECE Camp - Camp Construction

    Grade: Pre-K (4-year-old camps)
    Cost: $585

    Get ready for a building adventure where little hands create big things! Young builders will explore the world of construction through fun, hands-on activities like stacking blocks, designing structures, and using simple tools. Each day is filled with building challenges that encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. Perfect for curious minds, this camp inspires kids to think like engineers while having a blast bringing their ideas to life!

  • Cooking

    Grade: Rising 2nd & 3rd Grades
    Cost: $655 

    Our cooking camp is the ultimate summer haven for budding culinary enthusiasts! This immersive camp offers hands-on experiences in the art and science of cooking. From mastering basic kitchen techniques to crafting unique dishes, participants will embark on a flavorful journey under the guidance of experienced chefs. The camp not only emphasizes culinary skills but also explores the cultural and nutritional aspects of food.

  • Creators Studio

    Grade: Rising 3rd-5th Grades
    Cost: $655

    Unleash your imagination at Creators Studio, where STEM meets the arts for a one-of-a-kind day camp experience! Campers will explore the magic of innovation by blending science, technology, engineering, and math with creative art projects that bring ideas to life. From designing gadgets and building structures to creating artistic masterpieces, each day is filled with hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Perfect for aspiring inventors and artists alike, Creators Studio empowers kids to think outside the box and turn their visions into reality!

  • Academic Boot Camp (Rising 6th-8th)

    Grade: Rising 6th-8th Grades
    Cost: $655

    Our Academic Boot Camp is an intensive and invigorating summer program designed for campers to sharpen their academic skills and prepare for the upcoming school year. This specific middle school offering will focus on Mathematics and Writing skills for current and incoming middle school students. We will also provide plenty of fun and engaging experiences outside of the more rigid structure of the academic world for students during this week of camp.

  • Academic Boot Camp (Rising 5th)

    Grade: Rising 5th Grade
    Cost: $655

    Our Academic Boot Camp is an intensive and invigorating summer program designed for campers to sharpen their academic skills and prepare for the upcoming school year. Our camp focuses on core subjects such as math, reading, and writing, employing engaging activities, interactive lessons, and personalized coaching to reinforce foundational knowledge through fun and engaging activities. Counselors will guide students through targeted exercises and fun challenges, creating an environment where learning is both enriching and enjoyable.

  • Splatter Studio

    Grade: Rising Kindergarten & 1st Grades
    Cost: $605

    Campers embrace creativity through bold, messy art projects that encourage experimentation and play. Using a variety of materials and techniques, they explore splattering, dripping, layering, and mixing to create one-of-a-kind artworks. The process-focused approach invites campers to take risks, problem-solve, and express themselves freely. This camp celebrates imagination, sensory exploration, and confidence while turning mess-making into meaningful art.

  • Counselor in Training - CIT

    Grade: Rising 7th-9th Grades
    Cost: $425

    Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed exclusively for middle school students eager to make a difference. This hands-on day camp combines service, skill-building, and mentorship to prepare future leaders for roles in working with younger students and beyond. CITs will work alongside experienced counselors, learn valuable communication and teamwork skills, and gain real-world experience guiding younger campers.

WEEK 5: AUG 3-7

Makers Studio Kidz on Campus for all Camp Workshops!

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  • Academic Boot Camp

    Grade: Rising 1st Grade
    Cost: $655

    Our Academic Boot Camp is an intensive and invigorating summer program designed for campers to sharpen their academic skills and prepare for the upcoming school year. Our camp focuses on core subjects such as math, reading, and writing, employing engaging activities, interactive lessons, and personalized coaching to reinforce foundational knowledge through fun and engaging activities. Counselors will guide students through targeted exercises and fun challenges, creating an environment where learning is both enriching and enjoyable.

  • Redwood Day Camp - Gravity Lab

    Grade: Rising K-6th Grade
    Cost: $585

    Campers investigate the forces that make things fall, fly, and move through hands-on experiments centered on gravity and motion. Through building, testing, and observing, they explore how gravity affects objects like roller coasters, ramps, and paper airplanes. Activities encourage campers to ask questions, make predictions, and refine designs based on what they discover. This camp builds curiosity and problem-solving skills while revealing the science behind everyday motion and thrills.

  • ECE Camp - STEM Explorers

    Grade: Pre-K (4 Year old camps)
    Cost: $585

    Spark curiosity and a love for learning at our STEM Explorers Camp, designed especially for young minds ready to discover the world of science, technology, engineering, and math! Through playful, hands-on activities, campers will explore concepts like building, experimenting, and problem-solving in a fun and age-appropriate way. Each day is filled with exciting adventures, from simple experiments to creative projects, fostering curiosity and confidence. Perfect for little learners, this camp is the ideal introduction to STEM, where big ideas start small!

  • Carpentry Camp

    Grade: Rising 3rd-5th Grades
    Cost: $415 for each half-day option

    Learn hands-on woodworking skills in a fun and safe environment! Campers will use real tools to create exciting projects while developing creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. Our experienced instructor from Kids’ Carpentry provides step-by-step guidance, teaching basic measuring, cutting, and assembling techniques. Campers may supplement this half-day camp registration with registration in our Gravity Lab camp at an additional fee to provide a full-day camp offering.

  • Makers Lab

    Grade: Rising 1st & 2nd Grades
    Cost: $605

    Ignite your creativity at Makers Lab Camp, where innovation and hands-on exploration come to life! Campers will dive into exciting projects that combine science, technology, engineering, and art to design, build, and invent. From crafting cool gadgets to experimenting with new tools and materials, each day is packed with opportunities to tinker, create, and problem-solve. Perfect for curious minds and budding inventors, Makers Lab Camp encourages creativity, teamwork, and a love for making things!

  • Cooking

    Grade: Rising 4th-5th Grades
    Cost: $655

    Our camp is a hands-on experience where young food enthusiasts will learn essential kitchen skills, explore diverse cuisines, and unleash their creativity through flavorful experiments. From mastering basic techniques to crafting gourmet delights, our expert chefs will guide campers in a fun and supportive environment. The camp will also include educational components on nutrition, food science, and culinary traditions.

  • Counselor in Training - CIT

    Grade: Rising 7th-9th Grades
    Cost: $425

    Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed exclusively for middle school students eager to make a difference. This hands-on day camp combines service, skill-building, and mentorship to prepare future leaders for roles in working with younger students and beyond. CITs will work alongside experienced counselors, learn valuable communication and teamwork skills, and gain real-world experience guiding younger campers. Limited spaces are available each week of camp.

WEEK 6: AUG 10-14

Camp Carnival on Friday!

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  • Camp Carnival

    Grade: Rising K-8th Grade
    Cost: $585

    Camp Carnival week of camp allows for our entire camp group to help design, create, and put on a carnival for everyone. There will be food, games, arts and crafts, and more! Campers will still spend time each week engaging in fun and enriching activities while simultaneously planning and preparing for the carnival at the end of the week. On Friday, the whole camp will come together to enjoy a carnival full of laughter, excitement, and the joy of the amazing work they’ve done!

  • Sewing Camp

    Grade: Rising 4th-8th Grades
    Cost: $415
    2 Half-Day Camps

    Our amazing sewing teacher, Julia Husch, will be joining us this summer to provide half-day sewing camps at Redwood Day! Sewing camps are focused on project-based learning and will allow students opportunities to create and sew, and leave with a finished product! These camps are half-day offerings with morning and afternoon sessions. 
     
    Morning Fashion Sewing - Sweatshirt 
    Learn to sew a custom hooded Sweatshirt for the new school year! (No experience needed, intermediate welcome). Students will learn to safely operate a sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern, and illustrate their designs in a supportive and creative learning environment. All of the materials are provided, including high-quality fabrics, threads, and personalized embroidery.
     
    Afternoon Fashion Sewing - T-Shirt and Skirt or Shorts
    Learn to sew a T-shirt and Skirt or Shorts! (No experience needed, intermediate welcome). Students will learn to safely operate a sewing machine and iron, read a sewing pattern, and illustrate their designs in a supportive and creative learning environment. All of the materials are provided, including high-quality fabrics, threads, and personalized embroidery.

  • Carpentry Camp

    Grade: Rising 3rd-5th Grades
    Cost: $415 for each half-day option

    Learn hands-on woodworking skills in a fun and safe environment! Campers will use real tools to create exciting projects while developing their creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Our experienced instructor from Kids’ Carpentry provides step-by-step guidance, teaching basic measuring, cutting, and assembling techniques. Campers may supplement this half-day camp registration with registration in our Gravity Lab camp at an additional fee to provide a full-day camp offering.

  • Counselor in Training - CIT

    Grade: Rising 7th-9th Grades
    Cost: $425 

    Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed exclusively for middle school students eager to make a difference. This hands-on day camp combines service, skill-building, and mentorship to prepare future leaders for roles in working with younger students and beyond. CITs will work alongside experienced counselors, learn valuable communication and teamwork skills, and gain real-world experience guiding younger campers. Limited spaces are available each week of camp.

WEEK 7: AUG 17-21*

*This week of camp is only available to Redwood Day students enrolled in the 2026-27 School Year

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  • Field Day Frenzy

    Grade: Kindergarten-Rising 8th Grade
    Cost: $585

    Our Field Day Frenzy camp will be held entirely outside! We will be using our outdoor spaces on campus, like the turf, blacktop, and even heading to Reservoir Park. This week of camp will keep students engaged in sports and games all week long. We will have a big celebration not only on the last day of camp on Friday, but also coming back to school the following week!

  • Counselor in Training - CIT

    Grade: Rising 7th-9th Grades
    Cost: $425

    Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is designed exclusively for middle school students eager to make a difference. This hands-on day camp combines service, skill-building, and mentorship to prepare future leaders for roles in working with younger students and beyond. CITs will work alongside experienced counselors, learn valuable communication and teamwork skills, and gain real-world experience guiding younger campers. Limited spaces are available each week of camp.
3245 Sheffield Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
510.534.0800