28 Nature & Outdoor Camps in Oakland 2026

Builds on sailing skills with a focus on basic racing techniques in high-performance sailing dinghies on the Oakland Estuary.

Jack London Aquatic Center

Onsite basecamp program focused on archery, woodworking, and outdoor craft skills in the scenic El Cerrito hills.

Camp Herms

Master the art of the bow and learn wilderness awareness during this overnight camp experience.

Camp Herms

Advanced multi-sport outdoor adventures for older campers, involving local excursions and skill mastery in the Bay Area.

Oakland, CA 94612

A one-week multi-sport camp for kids entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade, focusing on outdoor adventuring with a 5:1 camper-to-staff ratio.

Oakland, CA 94612

Designed for children entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade, this camp features a 5:1 camper-to-staff ratio and introduces kids to outdoor adventuring.

Oakland, CA 94612

Connect with friends this summer and learn real outdoor skills with expert guides in a program designed for Kindergarten and 1st grade students.

Oakland, CA 94612

An entry-level sailing class where campers learn sailboat parts, wind direction, and vessel control through games and water drills.

568 Bellevue Avenue

Overnight adventure focusing on kayaking, boating, and aquatic skills in the scenic El Cerrito hills.

Camp Herms

An introduction to multi-hull sailing using Hobie 16s on the Estuary, including learning to trapeze.

Jack London Aquatic Center

Campers learn sailing skills through pedalboats, kayaks, and whaleboats, alongside map making and nature study at Lake Merritt.

568 Bellevue Avenue

Focuses on advanced sailing skills and more challenging sailboats for students who have completed Basic Sailing Camp.

568 Bellevue Avenue

Training for aspiring camp instructors to develop leadership skills and learn fundamentals of teaching boating safety.

568 Bellevue Avenue

Performance 2-person JY-15 sailing on the Oakland Estuary to build team skills and confidence.

Jack London Aquatic Center

Overnight adventure expeditions focusing on hiking, exploration, and wilderness lore.

Camp Herms

Focus on developing real skills in archery during this fully outdoor overnight camp experience.

Camp Herms

Expert-led overnight camp featuring outdoor excursions to nearby field sites for boating and kayaking adventures.

Camp Herms

Discover outdoor adventures and expeditions based out of Camp Herms in the El Cerrito hills.

Camp Herms

Campers stay at Camp Herms and take excursions to nearby field sites for rock climbing adventures with expert guides.

Camp Herms

A real overnight camping adventure at Camp Herms in the scenic El Cerrito hills where campers learn essential wilderness survival skills.

Camp Herms

An adventurous week exploring the Bay Area culture and diverse microclimates using public transit and walking.

3245 Sheffield Ave

Outdoor overnight camp featuring rock climbing excursions and safety training in a beautiful forest setting.

Camp Herms

Immersive outdoor role-playing games where kids learn skills and teamwork through fantasy-based stories and quests.

Oakland, CA 94612

A real overnight camping adventure at Camp Herms focusing on wilderness survival, fire-building, and outdoor skills.

Camp Herms

A transport-based adventure where campers journey to farms, forests, and rivers to learn essential wilderness survival skills from expert guides.

Bushrod Park

Administrative interns provide back-of-house support, managing media, communications, and logistical preparations for ZooCamp for teens entering grades 11-12.

Oakland, CA 94612

A stipend position for teens entering grades 11-12 interested in education careers, focusing on mentoring teen assistants and teaching conflict resolution to K-5th grade campers.

Oakland, CA 94612

Designed for teens entering grades 9–12, assistants support instructors in leading groups, facilitating games, and ensuring the well-being of campers while acting as positive role models.

Oakland, CA 94612