School of Magic
Spells, Wands & Potions

Congratulations! You've been accepted to our Wizards Academy, where the greatest masters of magic come to share skills. Create your Wizard character and begin your training. Reconnect with Nature’s mystical power. Choose your quests, solve runic riddles, concoct potions, and befriend other Wizards-in-training.

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Our Wizard’s School

Our expert Trackers Guides lead action-packed camps to develop hands-on nature skills. Younger grades explore and learn new skills. Older grades take on greater challenges and share skills across generations in leadership roles. Each class offers its own quest in our ongoing School of Magic saga!

Grade K-1 School of Magic Become a Junior Wizard and help save the Realms! Learn fantastic spells and magical botany. Track adorable mythical creatures.

Grade 2-3 School of Magic Create potions and enchant your wand. Decipher ancient runes and uncover the secrets of the School of Magic.

Grade 4-5 School of Magic Choose advanced Wizarding Studies. Create your wizarding character to track mythical beasts, learn magical botany, and duel with spells and wands.

Grade 5-8 Realm of the Dark Arts: Wards, Wands & Hexes Ready to go deeper into Wizard Academy lore? Enroll in our Realm of the Dark Arts class. Explore unknown lands of magic.

Grade 9-12 Realm of the Dark Arts LIT (Leader-in-Training) Dive deep into the mysteries of the Dark Arts and uncover ancient secrets. Help create storylines and set the stage for younger wizards as a Leader-in-Training at Trackers. Register here…



Our Trackers Team

Each mentoring team is led by trained Trackers staff, including program coordinators and guides, who work together to create the Best Camp in the Known Universe for your child. Our guide qualifications include:

  • Background-checked staff, certified in First Aid & CPR.
  • Low student-to-guide ratios for team-based learning.
  • Ongoing professional development in youth mentorship and care.
  • Extensive training in safety and essential Trackers skills.


The Trackers Journey

Our program follows the Trackers Journey, where new and old friends come together for an epic adventure. Participants develop skills in independence, grit, and self-direction. Together as a Trackers team, they learn to care for and connect with their community, many generations, and nature.

Camp Schedule

  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Drop-off
  • 12:15 PM: Lunch + Friend Connections
  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Pick-Up

El Cerrito camps remain onsite at our Camp Herms check-in location which includes outdoor wilderness and an indoor gathering hall.

N Oakland camps journey after check-in to the fantastic Camp Herms wilderness site in El Cerrito! Transport is with trained drivers.

* Mariners and Outdoor Adventure may travel to sites other than Camp Herms

LIT students arrive 15-minutes before and after check-in/check-out.



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8:00 AM - 5:30 PM: Pre & After Camp

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Is Trackers a Good Fit?

Must Read Because we teach kids to use knives, arrows, fire and more, there are safety guidelines that all campers must meet.Please read here to decide if we're a good fit >
Find Your Program
Location
560 59th St., Oakland, CA
Grades
  • Summer Camp Register for the grade your child WILL ENTER the following fall.
  • School Year Programs Register for the grade your child will be CURRENTLY ATTENDING during the program dates.
  • Homeschool Programs Register for the age your child WILL BE during the program dates.
 

Dates

August 11-15, 2025
Grade K - 1 School of Magic: Spells, Wands & Potions 9:00am - 3:00pm - N Oakland
$698
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August 11-15, 2025
Grade 2 - 3 School of Magic: Spells, Wands & Potions 9:00am - 3:00pm - N Oakland
$698
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Only 13 spaces left in team!

August 11-15, 2025
Grade 4 - 5 School of Magic: Spells, Wands & Potions 9:00am - 3:00pm - N Oakland
$698
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Only 7 spaces left in team!

August 11-15, 2025
Grade 5 - 8 Realm of the Dark Arts: Wards, Wands & Hexes 9:00am - 3:00pm - N Oakland
$698
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Only 10 spaces left in team!


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