UC Berkeley Youth Recreation offers a wide range of summer and year-round programs for children and teens that combine play, skill-building, and leadership. Summer Camps include Blue Camp, Explorer Camp, Gold Camp, Outdoor Adventures programs, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Skateboarding, Esports, Media Production, and Teen Leadership. Year-Round Programs feature after-school sessions, youth swim lessons, gymnastics, martial arts, skateboarding clinics, archery, and basketball. The programs are led by high-caliber instructors and staff who create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for every participant. The Youth Recreation team includes experienced educators and recreation professionals, local college students, and young professionals who serve as instructors, counselors, junior counselors, counselors-in-training, and coordinators. Each staff member is carefully selected and trained to model UC Berkeley’s values of leadership, teamwork, and inclusion, with an emphasis on communication, mentorship, and professional development. Blue Camp and Explorer Camp are officially accredited by the American Camp Association, recognizing their excellence in safety, quality, and programming standards.