Summer Camps
Summer at the Banyan Tree is an unforgettable experience.
Our youth get to explore media, sports, fashion, dance, STEM, and more through the lens of South Asian history. Every day is rooted in fun, friendship, and creative expression.
Early Bird Registrations until March 1st! Get 20% off.
Join Camp Banyan!
Camp Banyan is at the heart of the Banyan Tree. Each summer, we create a world that was built by and for South Asian youth to thrive. We do hands-on activities that bring history to life. Our campers explore their interests from sewing to sports to STEM and beyond — through South Asian culture and history. We create a secular, inclusive, equity-rooted environment for campers to discover stories of the past and present that shape their family, their community, and themselves. To top it all off, they work together to create a multimedia magazine that helps them tell these stories.
5-8 year olds
Our elementary-age program include days full of hands-on fun - from South Asian arts & crafts, to sports, STEM, theater, dance, sewing, gardening, cooking and so much more. We offer kids a range of activities they can choose from to explore their interests, and discover new passions.
9-13 year olds
Our middle-grade program is a space to build lifelong friendships. Mornings include fun activities to showcase people and movements in South Asian history. Afternoons are for exploring specific “tracks” through a South Asian lens, including sports, fashion, art, dance, writing, cooking, and STEM. Participants will pick their track on the third day of camp.
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The Details
Where
In Berkeley, CA (near Willard Park). The exact location will be provided to participants only for the safety of our community.
When
Camp starts at 9AM and ends at 4PM. We also offer:
Extended Morning Care (Dropoff anytime between 8:00AM - 9AM ($60/week)
Extended Evening Care (Dropoff anytime between 4:00PM - 5:30PM ($80/week)
5-8 year olds
June 15-19 (1 week program)
July 7-17 (2 week program)
9-13 year olds
June 22-26 (1 week program)
July 20-31 (2 week program)
Formats
We offer a 1-week and a 2-week program for each age group.
The 2-week program is the optimal experience for Camp Banyan, as students get to build deep connections and develop unique pieces of media over 2 weeks.
The 1-week program is a meaningful taster of the Camp Banyan experience for families that are short on time this summer, or can only fit 1-week length camps.
Lead Instructors
We are the ones who will be with your kiddos every single day, making sure they are healthy, safe, having fun, and learning! We will be supported by a competent and talented team of counselors and part-time teachers.
Cost
2 weeks: $1400 per child $1,120 per child (before March 1st)
1 week: $700 per child $560 per child (before March 1st)
Add-ons
Daily hot, healthy, homecooked lunch: $60/week ($12/meal)
Extended Morning Care (Dropoff anytime between 8:00AM - 9AM ($60/week)
Extended Evening Care (Dropoff anytime between 4:00PM - 5:30PM ($80/week)
Your tuition also includes:
All materials needed
Vegan snacks (no nuts)
We offer scholarships if your family has a household income of less than $150K/year, or if the cost prohibits your child from participating. Please email info@the-banyan-tree.com to receive the scholarship application.