General Camps are what many parents experienced as children – sports, games, arts & crafts, plenty of free play and often a weekly field trip to a nearby swimming pool, park or other community destination.
Fortunately, many camps in the Bay Area still offer this type of care free summer fun for your children.
Camp Galileo ~ 22 locations in San Francisco, Marin, East Bay, South Bay, and the Peninsula
Innovation, Friendship and Fun for K–10th Graders. At Camp Galileo, every week is a unique adventure full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun like silly skits and face painting. 22 Bay Area Locations across East Bay, Peninsula, SF/Marin and South Bay. Optional extended care 8am-6pm.
City Kid Camp ~ San Francisco
City Kid Camp combines the great outdoors with sports-centric, active play to create lasting summer memories. Open to ages 8-12, we’ll be leading up to 20 kids on trips ’round the city, providing the know-how to safely access the natural beauties of San Francisco – the Presidio, Lands End, Golden Gate Park, Stern Grove, and more. High-character staff specialize in team-building and group play, fostering trust and communication while having fun – at an extremely affordable rate!
Steve & Kate’s Camp ~ San Francisco, Emeryville, Fremont, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Corte Madera, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Belmont, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, San Mateo, Sunnyvale, San Jose
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s Camp has put kids in charge. Campers choose from a variety of activities, including sewing, stop-motion, coding, sports & recreation, maker crafts, and more. And there’s plenty of perks for grown-ups too. Families can attend for a day, the entire summer, or anything in between. There’s no weekly sessions or reservations required. Any unused Passes are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks, & all hours (8am–6pm) included. Ages 4–12.
BrainVyne LEGO® & Robotics Camps ~ Burlingame, Cupertino, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Milpitas Palo Alto, Redwood City, Santa Clara, Fremont, Union City, Walnut Creek
Have your 4Y to 14Y old be enriched and entertained in one of a kind LEGO® camp over Spring & Summer break. Campers leave learning engineering principles through play with LEGO® gears, axles & robotics components. Pre-school – Bricks for Tots™ Camps, LEGO® Zoom, LEGO Star Wars™ , Brick Films™ (movie-making), Girl Power™ Robotics Camps, Half and Full Day camps with optional pre/post care. Our Money 101 Camps are offered in partnership with recreation departments, exceptional instructors and high-end LEGO Education products are used. Come have a blast with BrainVyne! https://play.brainvyne.com/bayarea-kid-fun or info@brainvyne.com
Camp AFCANA ~ Woodside
Join us for the ultimate summer camp that fuels creativity, develops fitness, and connects us to the natural world around us! Camp AFCANA integrates programming from the three departments at the Riekes Center – Athletic Fitness, Creative Arts, and Nature Awareness. We create opportunities for experiential learning with staff that are trained in multi-disciplinary programming and best practices in education that enable growth in multiple intelligences. This camp creates a full mind-body learning experience! Ages 7-13.
ACDS Summer Camps ~ San Jose
Over 90 camps, all on one beautiful campus! At Almaden Country Day School, children ages 4-14 can enjoy a wide range of camps from the classic to the unique. With flexibility in mind, ACDS offers full- and half-day week-to-week camps such as Maker Space, Coding, Sports, Nature, Arts & Crafts, Multimedia Arts, Performing Arts, STEM, Robotics, and more. Small camp sizes and teacher-led, our camps serve a just-right balance of learning and FUN!
ATEAM Summer Camps ~ Cupertino, San Jose
Step into the electrifying realm of ATEAM Summer Camps! Transforming the mundane into extraordinary adventures, we ignite curiosity and empowerment in every child. Founded by seasoned educators with over 25 years of expertise, our dynamic team mentors, guides, and inspires. From thrilling challenges to fostering creativity and confidence, we create unforgettable experiences. Join us on this thrilling journey and unlock your child’s potential. Contact ATEAM Summer Camps now for the adventure of a lifetime, just a click away!
Brains & Motion Summer Camps ~ Pacifica, Tiburon, Alameda, Los Gatos, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, San Jose
Attention all parents!! Let your students dive into an amazing summer adventure at Brains & Motion Summer Camps in the Bay Area! Explore a range of STEM, Arts & Sports camps for grades K-8. Learning is fun and possibilities are boundless! Take advantage of the special offer to save $50 on all your summer camp purchases with code BAKF50.
Call of the Wild Outdoor Nature Camps ~ Berkeley, Oakland, Cupertino/Los Altos Hills
At Inspire Behavioral Learning, K-5th graders enjoy forest camps in the summer, fall, winter, and spring. Kids spark a love of nature, hike, explore, read, write, create nature-inspired art, make friends, and play! Academic nature camps blend outdoor education, recreation, and child-centered learning, engaging the whole child – head, heart, and body. Theme weeks: Enchanted Forest Reading, Enchanted Forest Art, Enchanted Vegan Nature, and Enchanted Forest Writing! Discounts and scholarships are available and may be combined.
Kennolyn Day Camp ~ Soquel
Located on 450 acres of privately owned redwood forest in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Kennolyn Day Camp is just a bus ride away with stops in Campbell and Los Gatos. Your child will thrive at this full day, outdoor, authentic camp. And after a day of exploring the fields, pond, and miles of trails, they’ll be happy-tired! Activities include archery, high ropes, climbing, BMX, fencing, swimming, horseback riding, and more! Nurse on duty. 1:4 ratio.
Camp Strawberry ~ Mill Valley
Camp Strawberry is designed for children ages 5 – 11. Campers explore a variety of game and activity types as they develop lifelong friendships, interests, and skills. All groups will participate in a wide range of activities throughout each day including swim lessons twice per week, a variety of sports, field games, nature walks, themed days, water days, arts & crafts, music, science projects, theater games, camper challenges, camp performances, ice cream parties, barbeques, and much more!
