ALBANY, CA

Albany Summer Camp–Gap Week

Thank you for joining us at camp! Gap week camp has now ended for 2023. Sign up to be notified when we open camp next!

Here, we put kids in charge.

Preposterous? Possibly. Effective? You betcha.

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. For 43 years, we’ve put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose activities minute to minute–deciding what they want to do, and for how long. Our job is to get out of their way, cheerlead creative risks, and provide just enough guidance to make sure nobody does anything totally* senseless.

*Totally senseless: By our definition, mistakes aren’t senseless. They’re how you learn.

Buy any number of days. Use them any time. Get refunds for unused days.

Buy any number of Day Passes to use any day we’re open this gap week. You don’t even need to tell us when you’re coming–just show up! And if for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Passes automatically at the season’s end.

Lunch, snacks, and all hours, 8am–6pm, included.

Camp Details

DATES

Aug 1 - Aug 11

NOTES

*Information from Gap Weeks 2023 and subject to change for 2024

HOURS

8am to 6pm

AGES

4-12

ADDRESS

Ocean View Elementary
1000 Jackson St.
Albany, CA 94706

DIRECTOR

Shaye

eastbay.break@steveandkate.com

CALL/TEXT

510-389-5437

FOOD

View Weekly Menu

Activities for Every Interest

Campers will design their day in real-time by choosing from a variety of activities offered at once. In the early morning and late afternoon, campers ramp up and wind down with recreational choices. For the bulk of the day, children will choose from the activities listed below. While we can’t say exactly what the day will look like, one thing is for sure: The campers are in control.

coding_girls — Campers will use scaffolded coding apps to build & play games on iPads. They’ll also have the ability to produce stop-motion shorts on our custom animation stations, create music, or remix their favorite song.

sewing_girl3 — Hand & machine sewing are available for campers of all ages as well as options for embroidery & creating accessories or other artistic flare.

maker_boys — Explore creativity through crafts & inventor kits to construct take-home projects or collaborate on large-scale builds. Our hand-selected STEAM-based materials are designed to foster curiosity & exploration.

nintendo_girls — Enjoy motion-based games like Switch & Just Dance, plus new karaoke systems, back drops, & party props.

WS_features-min — Campers & staff join together to play indoor playground games, sports, or whatever kids are interested in that day. And to spice things up we'll have a surprise activity or performance this camp session!

lounge_2 — A communal place to socialize & play with table games, cards, & puzzles, or create and experiment with art & crafts.

Testimonials From Our Camps in the East Bay

I really like that you've carved out something truly unique - a completely low-stress experience for parents. No pre-planning, no need to make lunch, no need to decide which days to attend, automatic refunds. It took some stress out of planning our summer.

Dan C.

(S&K parent)

My child has been attending Steve & Kate's 4 years and counting. It was a very good transition point from pre-school to kinder in terms of getting my child in a larger group of children that was also comprised of older kids, closer to what elementary school would be like. Beyond that first summer, each summer after has been filled with unbounded activities, food that was fondly talked about, and good friendships with the staff and other campers. My child spends most of the school year planning for the next Steve & Kate's summer.

Elana M.

Fees

Buy any number of Day Passes, and use them any day we’re open this gap week. There’s no need to reserve your days ahead of time, or even let us know when you plan to join–just show up! If for any reason your plans change, we’ll refund your unused Day Passes automatically in-full after the camp session comes to an end. We also offer financial-aid for qualifying families. Learn more and apply, here.

Please note that our Gap Week Camps are separate than our traditional summer sessions, and require a ‘Gap Week’ plan to attend. Day Passes and Summer Passes purchased for the 2023 Summer camp session cannot be redeemed for Gap Weeks.

Fees include lunch, snacks and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Fee includes lunch, snacks, activities, and all hours 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Buy any number of Day Passes and use them any day we’re open this camp session
Unused Day Passes are automatically refunded at the end of the camp session

Does your employer offer Back-Up Care through Bright Horizons? Learn how to use your benefits at Steve & Kate’s Camp, here!

Staff

Tireless child advocates, who balance structure and guidance with staying out of campers’ ways. All staff members are background checked and trained in CPR & first-aid.

Food

We provide daily lunch options from a rotating variety of local restaurants and caterers. We’ll also offer an array of snacks for kids to nosh on throughout the day. Check out the daily menu below.

Important Info for Camp in Albany

Virtual Camp Orientation

Virtual camp orientation: Once we get closer to camp, we’ll email registered families a link to our virtual, camp orientation. This will provide everything you need to know for your first day of camp, including: important information such as camp drop-off & pick-up procedures, how to check-in & out of camp each day, what to bring (or not bring), and a few more camp details.

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