Unfortunately, we are not offering single day classes or drop-in hours this spring.

For multiple reasons, we do not recommend that participants register for programs designed for grade levels other than their own.

We use CampDoc, an electronic health record system, to securely collect participant  information. CampDoc is designed to protect your child’s privacy while alerting us to details such as allergies, medical needs, and other matters that might affect your child’s participation in activities. The information you provide will help us to support your children safely. If you would like to discuss your child’s needs before camp, we would be happy to set up a conversation to discuss how we can best support them during camp.

We will have one group per grade band. If your child and their friend are in the same grade band (1,2 or 3,4,5), they will be in the same group.

We run Spring Camp on a much smaller scale than Summer Camps. Because of this, we have fewer groups with combined age groups.

The Lawrence Hall of Science is open to the general public, and hours are subject to change. Please be advised that parents and guardians are not permitted to be inside the building while the science center is closed.

Camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You may drop off your child at 8:55 a.m. and must pick them up at 3:30 p.m. each day. The drop-off location will be communicated to you in a welcome email the week before camp starts.

You can pick up your child before 3:30 p.m. or drop them off after 9:00 a.m. if needed. To properly notify staff, please email lhsreg@berkeley.edu with as much information as you can provide (such as your child’s full name, what grade they are in, who will pick up your child, and what day/time they will be picked up). In addition, you may confirm an early pickup the day of with the staff member who checks in your child in the morning.

Because we have no aftercare available, we ask that you are at The Lawrence and ready to sign out your camper at 3:30 p.m. Consistent late pick-ups may result in your camper being excused from the program.

Yes. If the adult picking up your child is someone other than someone previously listed as an approved pickup person, please email lhsreg@berkeley.edu with the name and phone number of the person who will pick up your child. If you know what day(s) this adult will pick up your camper, please include this in the email. 

Unfortunately, no, we are not offering Extended Day. There is no drop-off before 8:55 a.m. and no pickup after 3:30 p.m.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer financial aid for our Spring Camp season.

No, this year, we are focusing on grades 1-5. We will not be able to accommodate children below these grade bands in camp.

No, we do not provide food. You must provide two snacks and a lunch for your child every day. For the safety of others, we ask that you not include any foods containing nuts or peanuts.

Due to the limited availability and offerings for spring camp, we cannot offer refunds or transfers once purchased. There also will not be a waitlist. If a camp is full, please check back regularly for open spots.

Due to rising costs, we had to eliminate discounts to Members. If you have questions regarding membership, please email us at thelawrencemembers@berkeley.edu. To purchase or renew a membership, please go here. Thank you for your support.

No, we do not offer discounts for multiple children or multiple sessions.

If you still have any other registration-related questions, please email: lhsreg@berkeley.edu.

If a program does not reach its minimum enrollment, you will be notified at least five days before the starting date, and your tuition will be fully refunded.

The University has identified all our programs’ costs as educational, not child care. 

The educational programs fall into the “Educational, learning or study skills services” category and are not considered reimbursable expenses. Any decision to submit the camp costs for child-dependent care should be made in consultation with your accountant or employer.