{"id":6002,"date":"2026-11-03T08:47:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/?p=6002"},"modified":"2026-11-13T22:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-14T06:16:26","slug":"bay-area-summer-camps-2027-whats-new","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/bay-area-summer-camps-2027-whats-new\/","title":{"rendered":"Bay Area Summer Camps 2027: What&#8217;s New"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Trackers Families,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer 2027 registration is open in the Bay Area! Camps run weekly from June 7 through August 20 at Camp Herms in El Cerrito and in North Oakland, for Grades K\u201312. We have a new home, new camps and a few old friends coming back, so grab a cup of tea and let me walk you through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new home in North Oakland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our North Oakland camps move to <strong>5000 Clarewood Drive<\/strong> this summer. With the new space comes more for younger kids: Learn to Ride (Grades K\u20131) now runs at both sites, so little ones can learn to pedal close to home. North Oakland is also home base for our paddling and climbing camps for Grades 5\u20137.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New and returning for 2027<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"te-tiles\"><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/trackers-memkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">New \u00b7 Grades K\u20138<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/6BPnSclujhJf9I3uhQa2Uy\/2de5e912e4d79215ff22c4419bd298de\/memkin-hero.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Memkin art by Yuki Saeki\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Trackers Memkin<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">June 28\u2013July 2 \u00b7 both sites \u00b7 Nature Monster Card Battles<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/boating-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">New \u00b7 Grades 5\u20137<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/1Hg8XMIpVuwK2gMsgO6wko\/8b45f42a68a889500946719cd1120f30\/kayak-camp.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Kids kayaking\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Kayak Adventure<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Paddle, water &amp; wild<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/outdoor-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">North Oakland \u00b7 Grades 5\u20137<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/7beqwFPXFuCyIIwCIe8CCQ\/9bd996e6b5c3b41665b2ed1633984809\/BG8B6190.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Kids on an outdoor adventure\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Outdoor Adventure<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Hike, paddle &amp; climb<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/stealth-trackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">Back \u00b7 Grades 2\u20133<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/4IqRtQn7mYPGYoihFkcuhu\/4913bf190ed5b7d322ea453fe85f4605\/stealth-archery-wilderness-survival-2013_3.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Forest ninjas in the woods\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Forest Ninja<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Stealth, martial arts &amp; wilderness<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/folk-crafts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">New \u00b7 Grades 2\u20134<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/1put73w22NqSeNiua8MAe9\/08b37f2e19f2d2b9e268cd0f116a1d73\/woodworking-theme-02.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Kids making folk crafts\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Folk Crafts<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Clay, wood &amp; handmade arts<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/rovers-wheelers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">Both sites \u00b7 Grades K\u20131<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/5UADvM5ba0kieGqi6IYaiO\/1ae5ab49c5948739b74366120885a47f\/FullSizeRender.jpeg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Young kids learning to ride bikes\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Learn to Ride<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Bike, pedal &amp; go!<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Memkin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the one I have been most excited to share. <a href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/trackers-memkin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trackers Memkin<\/a> is our brand-new nature monster card game camp. Kids track real animals, train their Trackers Skills and battle with their decks, and every camper keeps a free starter deck. It runs June 28 to July 2 at both sites, with Memkin Tomodachi for our youngest Trackers the same week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New to Memkin? <a href=\"https:\/\/trackersearth.com\/blog\/memkin\/\">Meet the Memkin here<\/a>, drawn by our own Yuki Saeki.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forest Ninja is back<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good news for little ninjas. <a href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/stealth-trackers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forest Ninja<\/a> returns with stealth, martial arts and wilderness survival for Grades 2\u20133, and Jr Forest Ninja is back for Grades K\u20131 at both sites. Expect very quiet children who are suddenly very good at hiding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Folk Crafts and a bigger Basecamp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DIY Crafters grows into <a href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/folk-crafts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Folk Crafts<\/a>, a week of clay, wood and handmade arts for Grades 2\u20134 at both sites. <a href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/basecamp-archery-crafts-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Basecamp<\/a> now welcomes Grades K\u20132, and Jr Explorer Society joins the lineup too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treasure, magic and the craft studios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"te-tiles\"><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/captain-nick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">New for 2027<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/4NVYR8rzlSv3fX9uBKdhYt\/abb7f3f373d1f5fac85aee2dc06f9bfc\/Captain_Nick_Tile__300___300_px___2_.png?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Treasure Hunters with Captain Nick\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Treasure Hunters<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Dinosaurs, booby traps &amp; daring with Captain Nick<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/wizards-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">New for 2027<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/G99pLDPnWuuWaM0GqOMAi\/8f7f71361238d0b8e406b19fee0f4496\/school-of-magic-4.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"School of Magic campers\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">School of Magic<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Spells, wands &amp; potions<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/mariners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">Both sites \u00b7 Grades 3\u20138<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/zIivTWkmiGSQwieSUY6OC\/9b379853be201cdc6ed7b8a9679b20f5\/fishing-camp-5.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Mariners campers fishing\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Mariners Bay<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Fishing, foraging &amp; outdoor cooking<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/woodworking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">Camp Herms \u00b7 Grades 4\u20136<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/1ElxVCIvAM8goQesSyi00c\/9f0379479c50ec09e4b41df50b25aedc\/woodworking-summer-camp-2017-17.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Kids woodworking\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Woodworking Shop<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Tools, carving &amp; craft<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/ceramics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">Camp Herms \u00b7 Grades 6\u201312<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/Q2d99wr72waIIs0QQoMKY\/ae3fd3370e8f37c4466bc81c7699d820\/ceramics_6.JPG?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Pottery on the wheel\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Pottery Studio<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Earth, wheel &amp; fire<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"te-tile te-tile--bay te-tile--season\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/blacksmithing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"te-tile-band\">Camp Herms \u00b7 Grades 6\u201312<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/2vlipk0xeruq\/1BDH0qfsIVkgD9AniyN6Jr\/bc8db52a703e102bd5faf09e48688232\/blacksmithing-theme-01.jpg?w=640&amp;h=427&amp;fit=fill&amp;f=faces&amp;fm=jpg&amp;q=72\" alt=\"Young blacksmith at the forge\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/span><span class=\"te-tile-body\"><span class=\"te-tile-name\">Blacksmith Shop<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-meta\">Anvil, forge &amp; fire<\/span><span class=\"te-tile-cta\">See the camp \u2192<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose your hours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basecamp runs onsite from 9:45 AM to 2:30 PM. Adventure camps head out to the shore, forests and parks from 9:30 AM to 2:45 PM. Need an earlier start or more time at the end of the day? Pre-Camp opens at 8:00 AM and After-Camp runs until 5:30 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save $85, and give a Golden Ticket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through December 22 at midnight, the Family Favorite discount takes $85 off Summer 2027 camps. The savings are already built into the prices you see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Register for any summer camp and we will mail a free <a href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camp-info\/the-golden-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golden Ticket to Camp<\/a>, printed on shimmering gold paper, to any address you choose. It is my favorite holiday surprise. Requests in by noon on Friday, December 18 mail by December 23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trackers has been a leader in outdoor and craft education since 2004, and Bay Area families have trusted us for over 20 years. Thank you for being one of them. We can&rsquo;t wait to see your kids this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"te-btn-row\"><a class=\"te-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camps\/summer-camp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Browse Bay Area Summer Camps<\/a><a class=\"te-btn te-btn--ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/trackersbay.com\/youth\/camp-info\/the-golden-ticket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golden Ticket to Camp<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"te-signoff-card\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d3k81ch9hvuctc.cloudfront.net\/company\/Tmy8m2\/images\/9169eab4-4999-425f-9bc5-69fad80c5351.jpeg\" alt=\"Molly Deis\" width=\"110\" height=\"110\"><p class=\"te-signoff\">See you in the forest,<br><strong>Molly Deis<\/strong><br>Trackers Earth<br>Founder &amp; Mom<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new North Oakland home, a brand-new Memkin camp, Forest Ninja is back and Kayak Adventure joins the lineup. 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