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: Incredible Learning & Big Summer Fun ~ 24 locations throughout NorCal
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Our hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills like perseverance and creative confidence. Weekly sessions, 9am-3pm camp day and optional extended care. Enrollments accepted through Bright Horizons and scholarships available. “Had it all – fun, themes, friends, lovely staff, learning” -2025 family. Use 26GALBAKF25 for $25 off per week on future purchases.
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 (Mission Dolores), Emeryville, Fremont, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Corte Madera, Santa Rosa, Belmont, Cupertino, Palo Alto, San Mateo, 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.
Almaden Country Day School Summer Camps ~ San Jose
Over 70 camps, for ages 4-14! Children enjoy a wide range of summer camps at Almaden Country Day School, from the classic to the unique. With flexibility in mind, ACDS offers full- and half-day week-to-week camps like Maker Space, Coding, Sports, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Multimedia, Performing Arts, STEM, Leadership, and more. Small camp sizes and expert teacher-led, our camps serve up a just-right balance of learning and FUN!
Brains & Motion Summer Camps ~ Pacifica, Tiburon, Alameda, Berkeley, Dublin, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, San Jose
Ignite your child’s curiosity and creativity this summer with Brains & Motion Education’s premier Summer Camps near you!! Our diverse range of programs caters to children grades K-8, offering an enriching and immersive educational experience beyond the traditional classroom setting. We understand the importance of providing children with opportunities to discover their interests and develop essential skills to prepare them for future success. For a limited time only – buy 3 weeks, get 1 free or save $50 with code BAKF50.
Call of the Wild Outdoor Nature Camps ~ Vacaville, Berkeley, Oakland, Los Gatos, 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.
BrainVyne LEGO® & Robotics Camps ~ Palo Alto, Atherton
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
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, ninja, 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!
campCDS ~ San Francisco
Join campCDS for a summer of discovery! Grades 1–6 campers explore San Francisco’s vibrant neighborhoods, history, and culture. Build your own computer, dive into filmmaking, or taste and cook the flavors of the Mission. Preschoolers and kindergarteners build community through hands-on play on the Children’s Day School campus in themed weeks, from Science & Sensory to Storytelling. Led by expert educators, campCDS sparks curiosity, creativity, and connection. Open to the public, from preschool to Grade 6!
Adventure Kids Summer Camp ~ Serving Oakland, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Danville and Pleasanton
Summer 2026 will be the best in summer adventure with Six Flags, Water Parks, Archery, Movies, Go Carts, Laser Tag, Mini Golf , Bowling, Rock Climbing and much more. No matter the age or interest there is a summer of fun and adventure right here just for you. Exciting summer fun for ages 7-14. Transportation options are available.
DaVinci Academy of Silicon Valley: Summer Space Camp ~ Campbell
Blast off to DVA’s Summer Space Camp for TK-8th grade! Weekly field trips, art projects, daily academics, and STEM experiences create the perfect balance of learning and fun. Visit museums, explore nature, even watch the stars with overnight camping (Grades 2-8 on select weeks) to make this summer unforgettable. Camp runs from June 15th-July 24th from 8:30am to 4:30pm, with 6:00pm extended care available. Visit DaVinci Academy today for savings all summer!
