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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–12

Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA

Oakland

A summer day camp for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive youth and their allies in Oakland, CA.

▌ Editor's read The Camp Indigo website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp for transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender expansive youth. It is a day camp located in Oakland, CA, and is operated by a nonprofit organization. The camp was founded by Dr. Jessica Black, a clinical psychologist. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in gender diversity and youth development. The camp has a 5.0-star rating on Google based on 10 reviews, with reviewers consistently praising the camp's inclusive and supportive environment. Social media handles include @campindigo on Instagram and 'thecampindigo' on Facebook, both actively promoting the camp's mission and activities.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Address: 3800 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. Sliding scale available with discount codes. In 2025, $165,000 in discounts were provided.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA

What ages does Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA accept?
Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA cost?
Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Sliding scale available with discount codes. In 2025, $165,000 in discounts were provided. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA?
Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA provide lunch?
Camp Indigo Kids - Oakland, CA does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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