Summer Camp
Enrollment Now Open!
During summer camp we play, plant, sing, work, and get to know life on an urban farm. We get our hands dirty in the field, and we enjoy the fruits of our labors — fresh, delicious, organic produce! Through farm chores and responsibilities, self-directed play in our engaging spaces, and project-based nature and art activities, we learn about the natural world and explore community, teamwork, and the interconnectedness of all things.
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For information on our other summer opportunities, check out our High School Internship program for 10 – 11 graders, Summer Specialist program for 19 – 22 year olds, and Camp Staff roles for ages 17+.
What Happens At Summer Camp?
Daily activities at Summer Camp include gardening, feeding chickens and collecting eggs, music and stories, farm-to-fork food preparation, arts and crafts, nature connection activities, and more. We do everything through the lens of Jewish tradition and storytelling, whether it be through our shomrei adamah (“guardians of the earth”) farm activities, or eco-mitzvot songs.
Each day, campers enjoy time with their own age-specific groups, choose their own afternoon free-choice specialty with campers of all ages, and experience all-camp games. We open and close every day as a whole camp community with circle time, songs, storytelling, and acts of love and kindness.
*Sprouts Camp includes 40 minutes of relaxation — a time for campers to lay down and nap, listen to stories and songs, and practice mindfulness.
CAMP TIME
Summer Camp runs Monday – Friday , 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, unless otherwise noted.
After-Camp care is available between 3:00 – 5:30 PM for an additional fee. See here for more details.
Parent Meet-Ups
We’re excited to invite you to our post-drop off parent meet-ups right next door at Boichik Bagels (1225 6th St, Berkeley).
We’ll meet from 9:15-10:00 AM every Wednesday morning during camp. A collabotation between Urban Adamah and PJ Library, this is an opportunity to meet one another and deepen our community of camp parents. An Urban Adamah staff member will be there to greet you wearing a nametag, and we will treat you to a complimentary coffee/tea or bagel with cream cheese.
This is an informal meet up so feel free to come late or leave early.
SPROUTS CAMP
Sprouts Camp is open to children ages 3 – 5 that are entering preschool and kindergarten. Children must be fully potty trained.
Duration: 1 Week
Full Price: $661*
Early Bird: $631* through 12/31
Session Full, Waitlist Open
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
(Please Note: there is no camp on 6/19)
Session Full, Waitlist Open
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
Session Full, Waitlist Open
(Please note: there is no camp on July 3)
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
Session Full, Waitlist Open
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
Session Full, Waitlist Open
* There is an additional 3.5% credit card fee.
To pay by check, follow instructions in the registration portal.
CIT LEADERSHIP Program
The CIT Leadership Program is open to incoming 7 – 9 graders. Learn more here!
Duration: 1 Week
Full Price: $661*
Early Bird: $631* through 12/31
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
(Please Note: there is no camp on 6/19)
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
(Please note: there is no camp on July 3)
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
* There is an additional 3.5% credit card fee.
To pay by check, follow instructions in the registration portal.
ROOTS CAMP
Roots Camp is open to children entering grades 1 – 6.
Duration: 1 Week
Full Price: $661*
Early Bird: $631* through 12/31
Session Full, Waitlist Open
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
(Please Note: there is no camp on 6/19)
Session Full, Waitlist Open
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
(Please note: there is no camp on July 3)
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
Session Full, Waitlist Open
Duration: 2 Weeks
Full Price: $1,332*
Early Bird: $1,262* through 12/31
Session Full, Waitlist Open
* There is an additional 3.5% credit card fee.
To pay by check, follow instructions in the registration portal.
AFTER-CAMP PROGRAM
Urban Adamah offers an After-Camp Program extended day option (3:00 – 5:30 PM), Monday – Thursday (no after-camp on Fridays) for Sprouts and Roots Campers during Sessions 1 – 4.
Duration: 1 Week
Price: $175
Session Full, Waitlist Open
Duration: 2 Weeks
Price: $350
(Please Note: there is no camp on 6/19)
Duration: 2 Weeks
Price: $350
(Please note: there is no camp on July 3)
Duration: 2 Weeks
Price: $350
Duration: 2 Weeks
Price: $350
Staffed by our Urban Adamah Camp counselors, After-Camp offers a relaxed farm experience at the end of the camp day. Each day, campers will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, games, gaga, and quiet-time activities.
Registration DETAILS
To pay by check, follow instructions in the registration portal.
Please note, if you register but do not complete payment, the system will automatically release your slot(s) after 24 hours. The exceptions to this are either (1) if you filled out a financial aid application, or (2) if you notified us that you will be sending in a check and we have confirmed that your record has been updated accordingly.
If you applied for financial aid, your slot will be held until financial aid decisions are made on February 28th. You will have two weeks after aid decisions are made to complete payment. If you notified us that you are sending a check, and we confirmed that we updated your record accordingly, we will hold your spot for two weeks. Thank you for your understanding.
To be added to our waitlist for a closed camp session, please follow the registration prompts and add yourself to the waitlist for your desired session.
Yes! Urban Adamah is committed to ensuring your camper the magic of camp. Urban Adamah sets aside a small pool of scholarship money, which is distributed on a needs-basis. All financial aid applications are due by February 15.
If you wish to apply for Financial Aid, follow the prompts in the registration process and ensure to click the box that says I want to apply for Financial Aid.
All cancellations must be made through the registration portal. Cancellation fees apply to all sessions, including sessions with a waitlist.
Cancellation refund schedule:
- Through December 15: Refund of cancelled session fees minus $150 administrative fee per session*
- Between December 15 – January 31: Refund minus 10% of cancelled session fees and $150 administrative fee per session*
- Between February 1 – March 31: Refund minus 20% of cancelled session fees and $150 administrative fee per session
- Between April 1 – April 30: Refund minus 40% of cancelled session fees and $150 administrative fee per session
- Between May 1 – May 31: Refund minus 70% of cancelled session fees and $150 administrative fee per session
- After June 1: No further refunds
Special Cancellation Circumstances
- If, for medical reasons, including a positive COVID-19 test, you must cancel your registration or your child is sent home from camp, we will not be able to provide a refund.
- In the event that your child cannot be allowed to participate in the full camp session due to behavioral issues, we will not be able to provide a refund.
- If you have received financial aid and cancel at least two weeks prior to the start of camp, we will offer a full refund minus a $150 administrative fee.
- If camp is canceled due to a decision made by Urban Adamah, independent of cancellations directed / required by public health agencies or an environmental emergency, we will give full refunds (or prorated refunds if camp has already begun) minus a $150 administrative fee and credit card processing fees.
- If we cannot run camp as a result of a public health or environmental emergency, we cannot guarantee any refunds.
There is a 3.5% non-refundable credit card processing fee.
FAqs
Take a look at our frequently asked questions to learn more about Camp Urban Adamah. If you have any further questions that we haven’t addressed, please contact our Youth & Family Program team at camp@urbanadamah.org.
HEALTH & SAFETY
All eligible campers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least two weeks prior to the start of camp. All camp staff are required to be fully vaccinated with a booster shot.
- Low: Campers and staff will not be required to wear masks.
- Medium or High: Campers and staff will be required to wear masks at all times.
We clean bathrooms regularly, offer individual places to store camper belongings, and require plenty of hand sanitizer and hand washing. We ask kiddos to bring all their own snacks and lunch for health and safety reasons.
Given that our programming will take place outdoors, we have few options for campers indoors should the AQI reach this level. We will contact parents and ask for pickup within 2 hours. During days of poor air quality, please have your phones on and stay close by to the farm, so that you are able to pick up your child if need be.
Young adult opportunities
Summer Specialist Program
This work-trade residency offers young adults ages 19 – 23 the chance to build skills in sustainable agriculture, experiential education, and Jewish learning, while working with kids in a spirit of mindfulness and living in community with other peers on our urban farm.
Summer Camp Staff
Camp Urban Adamah is led by an extraordinary group of outdoor educators. These experienced and talented individuals create loving, inspiring, memorable, and transformative experiences for our campers by leading nature-based activities.
