Camp Carondelet

Camp Hours

Our general camp hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Camp Carondelet is a full-day camp. Campers are expected to remain on-site at either campus for the entire day during their session unless they have an early pick-up request submitted by a parent or guardian. There is no half-day option available at this time.

Camp Location

Camper drop-off and morning activities are held at our main campus at 1133 Winton Drive in Concord. Campers are transported in rotations via the Carondelet shuttle to our Athletics complex at 3737 Valley Vista Road in Walnut Creek at midday for afternoon activities and pickup. 

Camp Grade Levels & Cohorts

Camp Carondelet is an all-girls day camp for incoming 3rd–8th graders. Campers are placed into grade-level-appropriate cohorts to ensure an enjoyable experience and greater compatibility with activities.

Our Camp Carondelet Adventure Weeks (Sessions 2 & 4) will include daily excursions for 7th and 8th-grade girls to fun locations around the Bay Area, giving your daughter a chance to build more memories before the start of the school year. Previous adventure sites included the Oakland Zoo, a Giants Game, and Urban Air Indoor Park. A complete list of 2026 activities for these sessions will be released soon, once finalized with our external vendors. 

Programming Note: Due to time constraints for travel to/from home base each day, this session will not include swimming. If your incoming 7th- or 8th-grade daughter would prefer to attend a standard session (on-campus only), don’t hesitate to contact Kimber directly. Standard spaces for these grade groups will be limited and potentially unavailable due to younger campers’ waitlists. 

• Cafe Carondelet (Sessions 1 & 3)
• Camp Carondelet Space Explorers (Sessions 2 and 5)
• Carrie Cougar’s Summer Tinkering Shop (Session 4 Only)
• Cougars Creative Builders Studio (Session 3 Only)
• Laugh Out Loud Improv Club (Session 1 Only)
• Photos, Film, and Digital Stories (Session 2 Only)
• Summer Interactive Games (Session 5 Only)
• The Great World of Science (Session 4 Only)

• Before The Clock Stops: The Ultimate Escape Room with Ms. Powers (Session 5 only)
• Cafe Carondelet (Sessions 3 & 5)
• Camp Carondelet Space Explorers (Session 2 Only)
• Carrie Cougar’s Summer Tinkering Shop (Session 4 Only)
• Cougars Creative Builders Studio (Session 3 Only)
• Laugh Out Loud Improv Club (Session 1 Only)
• Math Made AMAZING! (Session 1 Only)
• Photos, Film, and Digital Stories (Session 2 Only)
• The Great World of Science (Session 4 Only)

• Before The Clock Stops: The Ultimate Escape Room with Ms. Powers (Session 3 only)
• Cafe Carondelet (Sessions 1 & 5)
• Camp Carondelet Space Explorers (Session 5 Only)
• Laugh Out Loud Improv Club (Session 1 Only)
• Photos, Film, and Digital Stories (Session 3 Only)

Before The Clock Stops: The Ultimate Escape Room with Ms. Powers

Ready. Set. Off you go! The ultimate spin on our very popular Escape Room Adventures Class, Ms. Powers will take a break from running Camp Carondelet to take you on a thrilling road of hidden clues, puzzles, and other secretive gems throughout our Concord Campus that will lead to a daily prize, ONLY if you and your team can beat the clock. The difficulty and THE FUN will increase each day, so come prepared for friendly competition and to find the missing piece to escape….or not. We shall see. GET EXCITED.

Café Carondelet

Back by popular demand each summer, at Café Carondelet, we only have one rule: You make it, bake it, and eat it. Campers will have the chance to whip up tasty treats & quick bites they can pose with for a selfie and then enjoy each day! In previous summers, popular dishes have included Brownies-To-Go, Shake & Eat Ice Cream, and an annual favorite: a freshly made All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Bar. We are excited to see what our specialty chefs whip up in 2026. #Yum

NOTE: Camp Carondelet is an allergy-conscious environment, and all basic recipes will be planned accordingly. If your daughter has an allergy concern, please note it on our medical form, which will be available in the Spring.

Camp Carondelet Space Explorers

Take a journey into the world of space exploration through hands-on experiments, creative activities, and challenges that will help campers learn more about our solar system. Activities are designed to encourage curiosity, build problem-solving skills, and spark imagination about the seen and unseen for a memorable experience that is, you guessed it , OUT OF THIS WORLD! We cannot wait to explore it together.

Carrie Cougar’s Summer Tinkering Shop

Our “oh so smartypants” ( and always fabulous!) school mascot has a challenge for YOU! Step inside her Summer Tinkering Shop and find ways to build, create, and solve problems with some Summer STEM fun. Daily activities will vary but may include designing small model cardboard and wood projects, learning to imagine and “bring to life” anything you can think of with everyday household items, and much more. It is also believed that Carrie herself might be available to make an appearance to check on how it’s all going(her summer schedule is always pretty booked, but let’s keep our fingers crossed). We’ll see you there!

Cougars Creative Builders Studio

Inspired by our camp’s dedication to enrichment and play, campers will design, build, and create using a variety of sizes and shapes of classic plastic interlocking building blocks to solve daily challenges. Specialty teachers will guide campers through daily prompts that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork as they plan, build, test, and improve their designs. An exciting class competition will also end the week, with a grand prize for the final best creation.

Laugh Out Loud Improv Club

Prepare for non-stop fun & laughs while you learn. Our Laugh Out Loud Improv Club (as in more laughs, more fun, more summer! ) has been designed to help campers build communication and critical-thinking skills, with a fun dose of humor and imagination. Activities may include solo and group skits, character creation for stories, musical sing-alongs, and understanding what makes a good story or show, including on-stage/off-stage movement, cadence, and how to build a story arc.

Math Made AMAZING!

Subtract all the traditional school year rules you’ve learned and discover how fun MATH can be in real-life summer scenarios. Multiplied from Carondelet’s revered math program, campers will be introduced to fun and unique ways of seeing how math impacts their daily lives, without having to ever (evenly ) factor in any of the “scary’ feelings the “M word” brings for some. Math is all around us, everywhere, every day, which makes it even more, you guessed it…. AMAZING! – No quizzes or exams will be required; however, there may be an addition of many prizes and treats throughout the remainder of the week. Bonus points will be divided among campers who come up with more Math puns than we did!

Photos, Film, & Digital Stories

Want to learn how to tell stories like the pros? Explore the steps to create photos, film, and digital creations that hook your audience and leave them waiting for the next episode. Campers will have the opportunity to work on projects that are most interesting to their group, or can even attempt one solo! All topics and selected imagery must be age-appropriate and aligned with Carondelet’s overall mission.

Summertime Interactive Games

Calling one and all, summer games lovers! Summertime Interactive Games allows campers to use summer screen time for fun and enrichment while working in a friend pod or completing a gaming “level” individually. Popular games offered in the past have included Minecraft, Trivia, Brain Games, and Interactive Monopoly. Specialty teachers for this activity also create outdoor interactive games to balance screen time and create space for bonding and fun among cohort peers.

The Great World of Science

Do you love all things science and technology with an occasional side of fun formulas to keep you on your toes? The Great World of Science is the perfect summer camp activity for children of all ages to build their creative pathways through experiments and innovative projects they can recreate for years to come.

All campers in our standard sessions have a rotation of Recreation/Play, Swimming, and Arts & Crafts in the afternoons with their grade-level cohort. For pool safety purposes, all campers are required to complete a short swim test at our Athletics Complex on the first day of their first session each year, including returning campers. If your child has trouble swimming or you have concerns about them being in/near water, please note this on their Swim Confirmation Form. Kimber will be in touch before their camp session to discuss other options for this rotation. 

2026 Refund Policy: All registered families are eligible for a full refund until 11:59 PM on Friday, January 30. Refunds are not issued automatically by our system. To receive a refund, don’t hesitate to contact Kimber directly to complete your request. Refunds are typically processed and returned within 7–10 business days.

2026 Cancellation Policy: If any full session(s) of Camp Carondelet are canceled for any reason, families will be eligible for a full refund throughout the summer. Email notifications will be sent promptly upon cancellation, and refunds will be issued within 7–10 business days of the final cancellation.

What are the hours of Camp Carondelet?

Camp Carondelet runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.

Can my daughter attend for a half-day? 

There are no half-day options for Camp Carondelet available at this time. Except for illness, emergencies, or early release for external appointments, all campers are expected to be on-site with their cohorts between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Is Lunch Included?

Camp Carondelet is a ‘Bring Your Own Lunch/Snacks’ camp. We have found that this model works best for our families and has been successful since we opened in 2020. Note: Camp Carondelet is an allergy-friendly camp. We request that campers avoid bringing high-risk allergy foods for the safety of their camper cohort, including peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish/shellfish-based foods. We do our best to coordinate with families who have concerns about avoiding allergen exposure, but total avoidance cannot be guaranteed.

What is the address for the daily drop-off? 

Daily drop-off takes place at our Main Campus, located at 1133 Winton Drive in Concord.

What is the address for daily pickup?
Daily pickup takes place at the Carondelet Athletics Complex, located at 3737 Valley Vista Road (directly across from Boundary Oak Golf Club).

Can my child be grouped with friends?

Most campers are automatically grouped with their friends. If your child and their friends are in the same grade, they are automatically placed in the same cohort. Note: Cross-grade cohorts (i.e., 6th grader wants to be paired with a 7th grader) are NOT guaranteed and will depend on the availability of each session.

My kid has been added to the waitlist. What happens now?
We appreciate your interest in Camp Carondelet. Once a session hits waitlist mode, you should receive an email notification that you have been added to the queue for a spot. Once a space opens, you will be notified directly via text or email by Kimber to register. Waitlist families are typically given 24 hours to respond and claim a spot as a courtesy to other families. If you do not respond via text or email within 24 hours, your child will be re-added to the waitlist.

What are the hours of Camp Carondelet Adventure Week Sessions?

Adventure Week programming runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Families will be notified in the Spring if any earlier drop-off times are required. 

Can my daughter attend for a half-day? 

As the activities are off-campus, there is no half-day option for Adventure Week Sessions, and campers are expected to attend/participate in all daily excursions. If a camper is required to leave early for an appointment or emergency, parents should arrange for collection at the field trip site in coordination with the camp director. 

My daughter is not in 7th or 8th Grade, can she still attend an Adventure Week Session?

Following a successful pilot session in Summer 2025, we received overwhelming feedback from our oldest cohort who expressed interest in having more flexible options throughout the summer after years of attending our standard sessions. Unfortunately, at this time, Adventure Week offers are only open to incoming 7th and 8th graders. We appreciate your daughter’s interest and hope she is excited to join us on future field trips. 

Is Lunch Included?

As with our 2025 pilot session, select meals are included in the session pricing. All families will receive a welcome pack before the session that details which days they should send their child with money for lunch and/or pack a lunch. 

Can my child be grouped with friends?

Our Adventure Week session cohorts will travel together to all field trip sites. Flexible groups will be formed once at the field trip destination with Camp Staff to ensure everyone can enjoy their time and create memories with their friends.