2026 Family Camp Registration Is Open!
We recommend booking early to have the best chance of your preferred session being available (in 2025, many sessions had waiting lists within the first week of registration).
We use the CampBrain portal for Family Camp registration. Click REGISTER NOW above to get started, or to set up a CampBrain account if you don’t already have one. Then follow the step-by-step instructions to complete your registration.
If you have difficulty setting up a CampBrain account or completing a camp registration or Campership Application, please send an email to with the subject line “Camp registration troubleshooting,” and we will respond as promptly as we can.
Camp for All
At OFRC, we are committed to making Family Camp accessible for everyone. That’s why we offer Camperships for Oakland residents of up to 75% off the total cost. We encourage you to review our Campership Application Instructions and to apply for any level of support. Camperships are not available for Base Camp.
How to Use Discounts
Oakland Resident Rates are available for every Family Camp session! Select the appropriate Oakland Resident session option for each eligible member of your party during registration.
Families who have never attended Family Camp or Camp It Up! at OFRC are eligible for a 10% New Camper Discount on their first registration! Be sure to select the appropriate New Camper session option for each new camper in your party during registration.
Please note discount codes cannot be combined. If you are eligible for more than one discount code, you’ll need to select the one you prefer. One referral discount per household, valid for new camper registrations only before midnight on December 15, with a maximum Camp Store credit of $200 for referring households. Cannot be combined with other promotions except Oakland resident and new camper discounts. Discounts other than Oakland resident rates do not apply to Base Camp.
2026 Family Camp Calendar
Waitlist Only Sessions:
Session 2A, 2B, & 2C: Astronomy Week – June 14-20
Session 3A, 3B & 3C: Family Music Week – June 21-27
Session 4A: Sports, Games, & 4th of July Week – June 28 – July 4
Session 4C: Sports, Games, & 4th of July Week – July 1-4
Session 5A: International Dance Week – July 5-11
Session 5C: International Dance Week – July 8-11
Labor Day Weekend – September 4-7
Each week of summer Family Camp has a unique theme, and we offer both 7-day/6-night sessions (Sunday to Saturday) and 4-day/3-night sessions (Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday with the exception of Labor Day Weekend).
What is Base Camp? Our new Base Camp program, offered in late August and early September, provides all the fun of an immersive outdoor camping experience — without the hassle of setting up, cooking, or cleaning. Enjoy all your meals at the Chow Palace, take a dip in our swimming hole, or enjoy ice cream at the Camp Store. Relax and play games on the veranda or explore nearby trails and local attractions at your own pace.
Unlike traditional Family Camp sessions, Base Camp does not include organized activities facilitated by OFRC staff. Instead, it’s a relaxed, flexible way to create your own camp adventure. With a 2-night minimum stay, Base Camp is the perfect getaway designed for adults camping solo or in groups, team retreats, and families with young children or homeschoolers.
Visit our Summer Family Camp page for more information about camp programs and activities.
2026 Family Camp Rates
Please Note: A deposit of 25% of your total costs is required to secure your reservation.
There is an additional Facilities Maintenance Surcharge of $10 per Tent/Cabin per night. Optional fees include an Electricity Surcharge ($10 per Tent/Cabin per night) if you choose a Tent or Cabin with electricity and an Extra Tent/Cabin Surcharge ($100 for 3 nights and $200 for 6 nights per extra Tent/Cabin) if you choose more Tents/Cabins than required for the number of campers in your party. Discounts do not apply to surcharges.
Campership Program
Thanks to the support of generous donors, supporters, and funders, we are able to provide a significant number of Camp Scholarships (“Camperships”) each summer to families who cannot afford the full cost of camp due to financial barriers or circumstantial hardships. Camperships are largely determined by household income and are only available to Oakland residents.
Campership applications can be submitted as part of the camp registration process beginning on November 3. Please review the Campership Application Instructions.
Please note that Camperships are not available for Base Camp and cannot be combined with discounts or promotions other than Oakland resident rates.