This winter, Cal is offering one session of Day Camp (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM) for Middle School and High School campers ages 12-18. Camp will take place each day at the Spieker Aquatic Complex that was just host to the 2022 NCAA Championship, where the Bears became back-to-back National Champions.
2025 OVERVIEW
- Dates December 13-14
- Age Group: 12-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Day Camp
- Schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
- Check-In: 8:30-9:00am at UC Berkeley's Spieker Aquatics Complex.
- Lunch: Lunch is not provided. Please bring a packed lunch.
- Skills Camp Program: The Skills Camp program is designed for middle school and high school players (Ages 12-18). This program is designed to provide youth players with the fundamentals, latest drills, in-water scrimmages and position specific training (Divers, Shooters, Goalies and 2 Meter Offense & Defense) essential for improvement.
CAMP ADDRESS
Spieker Aquatics Complex
2301 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Click Here for Directions
PARKING
Parking is available in the RSF Parking Garage as well as metered street parking. Please be aware of parking restrictions.
CAMP CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Saturday, December 13th to Sunday, December 14th
- Check-in: will take place between 8:30-9:00am at Spieker Aquatics Complex.
- Check-out: camp ends at 4:00pm each day.
There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to drop off and pick up your child on time.
MEALS
Lunch is NOT provided each day. Please bring a healthy lunch and snacks each day.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning and afternoon training sessions
- Supervision: Campers are supervised by staff during camp hours.
- Camp T-shirt & Prizes: Campers will receive a Cal Camps t-shirt and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your water polo suit, swim cap, googles and towel(s)
- Facility: Spieker Aquatics Complex
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
Instruction will emphasize:
- Shooting, drive defense, defending center, pressure passing, and other important skill sets.
- Goal Setting sessions
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
CHECKLIST OF THINGS TO BRING
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Items:
- Dryland Training Gear (running shoes, t-shirt, athletic shorts, sweatshirt)
- Warm jacket and sweats (for possible fog during morning training sessions)
- Backpack
- Water Polo Suit
- Rubber Caps
- Googles
- 2 x Towels
- Hat or Visor
- Sandals/Flip Flops
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Healthy Lunch and Snacks each day
- University of California Release Form (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Due to University and NCAA Policies, we are not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the Berkeley campus is Oakland International The camp is not allowed to offer any transportation to and from camps. The airport closest to the Berkeley campus is Oakland International Airport; San Francisco International Airport is also within a reasonable distance. Campers are responsible for their own transportation to and from camp.
CAMP LODGING - NO HOUSING PROVIDED
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT BERKELEY
2121 Center St
Berkeley, CA 94704
Website: marriott.com/hotels/travel/oakrr-residence-inn-berkeley/
Main: 510-982-2100
THE CLAREMONT HOTEL
41 Tunnel Rd
Berkeley, CA 94705
Website: claremontresort.com/1-800-257-7544
Main: 510-843-3000
HOTEL DURANT
2600 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Website: hoteldurantberkeley.com/1-800-238-7268
Hotel Main: 510-845-8981
DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON HOTEL BERKELEY MARINA
200 Marina Boulevard
Berkeley, CA 94710
Website: doubletree3.hilton.com/1-855-845-6550
Hotel Main: 510-548-7920
SPIEKER AQUATICS COMPLEX
The Spieker Aquatics Complex is located on Bancroft Way, between Dana St. and Ellsworth St. Upon your arrival, campers are placed in groups with other swimmers that have similiar abilities and goals. Our camp staff will do their best to accommodate your needs, keeping in consideration your experience and desire to improve.