Here’s a sampling of all the fun, fantastic 2024 summer camp options for Bay Area families.
ACDS Summer Camps: June 17-July 27, 6835 Trinidad Drive, San Jose. Grades TK-8. Almaden Country Day School offers more than 90 full day, half-day and week-long camps with themes including Maker Space, Coding, Sports, Nature, Arts & Crafts, Multimedia Arts, Performing Arts, STEM and Robotics. Prices vary. almadencountrydayschool.org/
Adventure Day Camp: June 3-July 26 in Moraga for ages 3-15 and June 10-Aug. 2 in San Ramon for ages 4-14. This camp offers three week-long sessions filled with activities that strengthen teamwork skills, bolster confidence and develop self-esteem. $1,635 to $2,450 per session. adventuredaycamp.com/
Avid 4 Adventure Camps: June 10-Aug. 16, multiple Bay Area locations. Grades TK-12. Avid 4 offers campers various biking, climbing, hiking and paddling experiences in beautiful settings around the Bay Area and the Sierra mountains. $449 to $1,999 per week. avid4.com/california-summer-camps
BADM Discovery Camp: June 10-Aug. 16, Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito. Ages 3-8. This camp offers one to two-week sessions where campers will explore activities such as outdoor exploration, art, tinkering, natural science and more. $600 to $915 per session. BADM.org/camps
Bay Club Summer Camps: June 3-Aug. 26, multiple Bay Area locations. Ages 3-15. From little explorers to multi-sport and activity to single-sports camps, Bay Club has fun, engaging programs for all ages. $233 to $625 per week. bayclubs.com/amenity/kids-camps/
Bird School of Music Summer Camps: June 10-Sept. 6, 1924 Polk St., San Francisco. Grades 2-9. Summer campers will learn and perform their favorite songs, as well as write and record their own original material. $500-$700 per week. bird-sf.com/camps
Book Passage Summer Camp – The Author’s Club: June 17-21, Book Passage Bookstore & Cafe, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera. Grades 4-6. This camp will guide young writers as they create their own short story or book, from conceptualization to execution. $395. bookpassage.com/
Camp Brainy Bunch: June 10-Aug. 2, multiple Bay Area locations. Camp Brainy Bunch offers week-long programs in leadership, law, medicine, engineering, writing, environmental studies and other subjects. Prices vary. campbrainybunch.com/
Camp Captivate: June 10-July 5, locations in San Jose and Santa Clara. Ages 5-13. This summer camp offers science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) programs. Prices vary. campcaptivate.com/
Camp Doodles: June 3-Aug. 9, multiple Bay Area locations. Grades TK-10. Camp Doodles encourages kids to grow their creative intelligence and make something extraordinary. $429 to $479 per week. campdoodles.com/
Camp Galileo: Dates vary by location, multiple Bay Area locations. Grades TK-10. Each of Galileo’s STEAM-focused weeklong themes features engaging hands-on projects, outdoor games and immersive environments crafted to capture the imagination. Prices vary. galileo-camps.com/
Camp Imagineerz: June 10-July 26, locations in Los Altos and Palo Alto. Grades 1-12. Camp themes include maker space, theater arts and outdoor fun designed to help children face challenges with creativity, confidence and resilience. $545-$665 per week. imagineerz-learning.com/
Camp Tawonga: June 9-Aug. 9, locations in Yosemite and San Francisco. Grades 2-10. This camp offers one to three-week sessions where campers will enjoy swimming, arts and crafts, hiking and sleeping under the stars, all while building a connection to nature, community and Judaism. $1,795 to $6,195 per session. tawonga.org/
Camp Tech Revolution: June 17-Aug. 2, San Francisco State, San Francisco. Ages 6-14. This STEM camp offers hands-on-learning and skill instruction on the hottest topics in tech including robotics, coding, game design, AI, 3D printing, content creation and spy tech. $639 to $899 per week. lavnercampsandprograms.com/
Camp Unalayee: June 29-Aug. 12, Scott Mountain summit, Trinity Alps. Ages 10-17. Whether boating, backpacking, making crafts or learning leadership skills, campers will learn how to safely enjoy a remarkably beautiful wilderness setting. 10 to 15 day sessions. $1,900 to $2,500 per session. unalayee-summer-camp.com/
Camp Winnarainbow: June 19-Aug. 29, 50350 Highway 101, Laytonville. Ages 7-17. This circus and performing arts summer camp offers one to two week sessions where kids can enjoy a multitude of fun, community oriented arts and nature activities. $1,300 to $2,600 per session. campwinnarainbow.org
Celsius and Beyond Camp: June 10-Aug. 23, multiple San Francisco locations. Grades 1-9. Celsius campers have the opportunity to learn, grow and play while exploring scientific concepts and skills. $650 per week. celsiusandbeyond.com/camp-categories/summer-camp/
City Kid Summer Camp: June 10-Aug. 16, Golden Gate Park, 4414 Lincoln Way, San Francisco. Ages 8-12. City Kid Camp combines youth development with games, sports, San Francisco history and the importance of our natural environment. $495 per week. sfcitykidcamp.com/
Coastal Camp: June 10-Aug. 16. NatureBridge at Golden Gate, 1033 Fort Cronkhite, Sausalito. Grades K-12. Campers explore topics including marine biology, coastal ecology, conservation and cultural history. $560 to $660 per week. coastalcamp.org/
CuriOdyssey Camp: June 10-Aug. 16, 1651 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. Grades TK-4. These summer programs provide an immersive science experience and outdoor learning, with themes including Gadgets and Gizmos, Junior Keepers, Art Inventors, Nature Quest and Museum Medley. $615 to $865 per week. curiodyssey.org/learn-explore/summer-camps-overview/
Design X: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17-July 19, Bullis Charter School, 102 W Portola Ave., Los Altos. Grades 2-9. Students learn to take their ideas from concept to completion in a creative environment with courses in fashion, toy design, architecture and fashion-upcycling. $625 to $795 per week. designx.company/summer-programs-2024
East Bay BALL Summer Camp: June 3-July 5, Chabot Field, Oakland. Ages 6-12. An ideal summer option for kids who love baseball and outdoor play, with hands-on instruction in all aspects of the game. $287 to $390 per week. summerballcamp.com/
Education Francaise Bay Area French Camp: June 10-Aug. 2, multiple Bay Area locations. Ages 4-12. Camp sessions will include dynamic and engaging activities, lively conversation and games, and “télé-recré” (recreation) breaks. $528 per week. efba.us/french-summer-camps-bay-area/
Fly Your Kite Camp: July 5-24, venue TBD. Ages 7-13. This camp concentrates on educating campers on practical life skills needed for camping and outdoor play. Activities include zip lining, climbing, archery, boating, swimming, mountain biking and campfire fun. $2,000 per week. flyyourkitecamp.com/
Futurebytes Sparkle Summer Camp: June 3-Aug. 9, locations in Santa Clara and San Jose. Grades K-10. Futurebytes’ various summer camps feature robotics and coding training, fun activities and competitions. $399 to $699 per week. futurebytes.tech/camp.html
Gator Sports Camp: June 24-Aug. 2, San Francisco State University, San Francisco. Ages 7-14. Campers will enhance self-esteem and confidence through physical activities including tennis, swimming and martial arts. $170 to $220 per week. kin.sfsu.edu/community-programs
Harker Summer Programs: June 10-Aug. 2, 500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose. Grades K-12. Harker offers a variety of summer academic programs, plus special speech and debate and swim camps. Prices vary. harker.org/summer
Hiller Aviation Museum’s Aviation Camp: June 3-Aug. 30, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. Ages 5-12. Explore the science of flight with hands-on experiments in aerodynamics and aviation weather, realistic flight simulation, model aircraft construction and encounters with real air vehicles. $539 to $629 per week. hiller.org/aviation-camp/
History San Jose Time Travelers Summer Camp: July 15-26, History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose. Ages 9-11. This two-week immersive program offers a unique opportunity for children to embark on an exciting journey through history, exploration and discovery. $400 to $425. tinyurl.com/HistoryParkCamp
Kids for the Bay Camp: June 17-Aug. 9, multiple Bay Area locations. Ages 5-11. Campers will explore local meadows, redwood groves, bay shorelines, and ocean beaches. Activities include hands-on science investigations, environmental stewardship, nature games, and animal tracking. $525 per week. kidsforthebay.org/
Lakeshow Hoops Summer Camp: June 10-July 26, multiple Bay Area locations. Grades 1-8. Expert instruction, state-of-the-art facilities and a coaching staff of former players combine for a camp that helps kids reach their full potential in basketball and life. $300 per week. lakeshowhoops.com/register/p/summer2024
Mark Day School Summer Camps: June 17-July 26, 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael. Grades 1-8. Mark Day School offers three summer programs: Summer Tinkering, Mountain Camp and Early Learners. Camp activities include science, sports and performing arts. $150 to $675 per week. markdayschool.org/student-campus-life/bay-area-summer-camp-for-kids
Monkey Business Camp: June 5-Aug. 16, Tilden Park, Oakland. Ages 5-17. A camp for kids to get swept up in the joy of playing on their own and with other kids through specific games and projects led by creative, dynamic staff. Sessions range from two days to three weeks. $267 to $2,388 per session. monkeybusinesscamp.com/
Movement Indoor Rock Climbing Camp: June 3-Aug. 30, multiple Bay Area locations. Ages 6-17. Campers will develop confidence in themselves through rock climbing and other activities. $337 to $445 per week. movementgyms.com/summer-camps
One Generation Camp: June 17-July 26, Tilden Park, Berkeley. Ages 5-10. Campers will learn kindness and community through cultural music, dance and nature activities like Brazilian capoeira, West African hand drumming, Cuban rhythm and dance, body percussion, storytelling and hiking. $440 to $550 per week. onegenerationcamp.org/
Shakespeare Summer Camp: July 8-Aug. 2, multiple Bay Area locations. Ages 7-18. During two to four-week sessions, campers delve deep into Shakespeare’s work with activities and games that culminate in a live performance for family and friends. $895 to $1,895 per session. bit.ly/3wpuhM6
Shoreline Lake Summer Camp: June 3-Aug. 16, Shoreline Lake Boathouse, 3160 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View. Ages 5-16. Shoreline campers will enjoy a variety of land and water-based activities including paddlesports and sailing. Prices vary. shorelinelake.com/summer-camps.html
SpyCamp SF: June 10-Aug. 30, multiple San Francisco locations. Ages 6-11. Cadets will be trained for spy missions and learn to track clues, operatives and suspicious materials via dispatches sent by SpyCamp HQ. $610 per week. adventurous.com/spycamp-3/
Steve & Kate’s Camp: Early June through late August, multiple Bay Area locations. Ages 4-13. Campers will enjoy a activities including sports, performing arts, coding, climbing, baking and more. Prices vary. steveandkatescamp.com/
Stratford Summer Camp: June 4-Aug. 9, multiple Bay Area locations. Grades K-12. Stratford offers various academic, specialty, day and sports camps to keep kids engaged all summer long. Prices vary. stratfordschools.com/after-school/summer-camps/
Trackers Bay Summer Camp: June 6-Aug. 23, locations in El Cerrito and Oakland. Grades K-12. Tracker guides will guide action-packed outdoor experiences including archery, fishing, wood carving and more. Prices vary. trackersbay.com/youth/camps/summer-camp/
UpSwing Aerial Summer Camp: June 15-26, Studio 12, 2525 Eighth St., Berkeley. Ages 10-17. UpSwing Aerial offers a fun, safe and supportive environment where campers can explore their creativity and the diverse world of aerial dance. $525 per week. upswingaerialdance.org/summer-camp
Urban Adventure Camps: May 28-Aug. 25, multiple Bay Area locations. Ages 8-15. Urban adventures takes campers on amazing daily field trip adventures to the Bay Area’s best museums, activities and urban attractions. $565-$765 per week. urbanadventurecamps.com/
VillaSport Summer Safari: June 10-Aug. 16, VillaSport, 1167 N. Capitol Ave., San Jose. Ages 5-12. Campers will embark on adventures, games, sports, aquatics, art, nature and science. $306-$352 per week. villasport.com/san-jose/kids/camps/summer-camps
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