Welcome to the South Bay Summer Camp Guide where you will find fun and enriching camps for children of all ages and interests. Look forward to seeing your children become more confident, independent and responsible as they make new friends and learn important skills.
Camp Edmo ~ Cupertino
Get more out of camp this summer! Camp Edmo is for kids pre-K—entering 4th grade to explore, create, have fun and grow. Thanks to our college-graduate Camp Directors and “Vibe” program, campers build curiosity and life skills! Our hands-on Arts & Science and Animation activities are designed by Edventure More in partnership with the California Academy of Sciences, Children’s Creativity Museum and MOCHA.
Camp EdTech ~ Cupertino
Make your summer, make digital media art! Camp EdTech teaches entering 5th – 8th graders how to create their own video games, digital movies, photographs, graphic designs, and animations. Taught by industry pros and designed by Edventure More in partnership with the Children’s Creativity Museum, the Bay Area’s premier digital arts museum! Each week features camper challenges, outdoor recreation, life skills program and end-of-the-week movie premiers and gallery showings.
Camp Galileo ~ Cupertino, San Jose, Saratoga, Sunnyvale
Our award-winning curriculum — inspired by the innovation process developed at Stanford d.school — liberates kids to explore without fear of mistakes. The experience is profound — and it’s a blast. Our weekly themes combine art, science and outdoor activities into a whimsical narrative that keeps kids giggling and engaged. Summer 2013's themes are Medieval Adventure: Art and Inventions of Camelot, Galileo Amusement Park: Art and Science of Circuses, Rides and Carnivals, African Safari: Art and Animals of the Serengeti and Space Odyssey: Cosmic Art and Rocket Science.
Galileo Summer Quest ~ Saratoga, Sunnyvale
At Galileo Summer Quest, 5th – 8th graders choose one of 14 majors, then spend an entire week focused on realizing their own personal vision—whether they’re designing a fashion line or video game, creating their signature recipe, or building a high-performance go-kart. Campers are surrounded by exceptional instructors, professional tools and materials and eager collaborators. Majors range from Fashion Design to Go-Kart Builders!
iD Tech Camps ~ Santa Clara
Take hobbies further and gain a competitive edge with kids and teens who share your interests! During this weeklong summer program, ages 7-17 create iPhone and Android apps, video games, C++/Java programs, movies, robots, websites, and more. These STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs are held at over 60 universities throughout the U.S. This includes Stanford, Santa Clara, UC Berkley, Sac State, St. Mary’s, UCLA, Princeton, and others. The fun, un-school environment has small class sizes (max 8:1 guaranteed) for personalized 1-on-1 instruction. Students can earn Accredited Continuing Education Units. Also, 2-week, pre-college, Teen-only Academies in addition to iD Tech Camps.
Camp Jano India ~ Mountain View, Santa Clara, San Jose
Celebrate Indian culture, languages, arts, festivals, literature, cuisine, and leaders. Weekly themes are brought to life through related arts, games, projects, stories and theatre in a very unique, exciting, creative, interactive and structured style. A very unique and memorable experience that kids will want to repeat! Mornings are spent with the Hindi language at the child’s level while incorporating the weekly theme. Afternoons provide the cultural elements taught in an interactive and engaging style with special emphasis on drama as the medium. Online Registration at www.JanoIndia.org or call (650) 493-1566. Sponsored by US Hindi Association (USHA), an educational 501c(3) non profit.
The Tech Summer Camps - Powered by Galileo ~ San Jose
The Tech Summer Camps (4th – 8th graders): More than 20 science and technology classes for aspiring innovators at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose. Extended care from 8 am – 6 pm. Optional healthy lunch program. Register by February 28 and save $20 per week. To sign up or learn more, visit www.galileo-camps.com or call 1-800-854-3684.
TechKnowHow Computer and Robotics Camps ~ Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale
High-quality, fun and educational classes in Game Design, Electronics, Motorized LEGO and K'NEX Projects, NXT Robotics, and Stop Motion. For students, ages 5 -14. Many convenient locations, with classes starting at $220/week for half-day camps and $385/week for all-day sessions. Serving the Bay Area for over 19 years!
Ace Academics ~ Saratoga
Ace Academics mission is to develop and support excellent thinking, speaking, and writing skills to enhance academic performance by fortifying language arts, and to encourage the effective self-expression skills necessary to demonstrate mastery. Our programs are designed to demystify the art of the written and spoken word to Express Yourself! with confidence.
Golden Eagle Summer Sports Camp ~ Cupertino
Golden Eagle Summer Sports Camp in its 25th year - all sports day camp including daily instructional swimming classes for children ages 5 through 13. Los Altos High School from June 15 - July 25 and Homestead (Cupertino) High School from June 15 - July 31. Camp held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with extended hours from 7:30 AM to 6 PM. Visit www.goldeneaglecamp.org or call 650-298-9740 for further information.
Summer Sports Camp at Silver Creek Sportsplex ~ San Jose
Choose Soccer, Baseball, Fastpitch Softball, Badminton, Roller Hockey or Lacrosse for expert instruction in a fun environment. State-of-the-art, air-conditioned facility and an outstanding program for ages 7-14!
Bald Eagle Ultimate Summer Camp ~ Mountain View
June 10th – July 19th. Open the week of July 4th! For kids entering K – 8th grade. Take advantage of Early Bird Registration Discounts exp. Feb. 15th. Only Day Camp endorsed by the Positive Coaching Alliance.
California Sports Center ~ San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale
Your kids will develop a love for active learning in gymnastics, dance, and swimming camps at California Sports Center (CSC)! Week-long summer day camps run from June 14th - August 20th, and you can choose your camp weeks and location. Half and full-day campers will enjoy a unique and challenging week focused on skill development and sports-specific knowledge —all in a positive, social, and safety-conscious environment.
Spartans Sports Camp ~ Mountain View
Spartans Sports Camp offers multi-sport, week-long sessions for boys and girls in grades 3-6 as well as sport-specific sessions for grades 6-9. There are also strength and conditioning camps for grades 6-12. Camps begin June 10th and run weekly through August 2nd at Mountain View High School. The camp is run by MVHS coaches and student-athletes and all proceeds benefit the MVHS Athletic Department. Lunch and extended care are available for your convenience.
Extended Year De Anza College ~ Cupertino
A summer enrichment program for kids and teens entering 1st through 10th grades: classes are for students performing academically at or above grade level. We also partner with the Euphrat Museum of Art to provide art classes taught by working artists with Master's Degrees in Fine Arts.
Trans-Atlantic Soccer's 'Coaches in Kilts' Soccer Camp ~ Saratoga & Sunnyvale
'Coaches in Kilts' soccer camps are the perfect way for young players to maximize their soccer skill development in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Campers learn and practice fundamental soccer skills, become a member of a Scottish Clan, and take part in Highland Games-themed competitions. Games include welly-wanging, tossing the caber, tug-of-war and capture the flag! Campers work closely with their Scottish coach to learn fundamental soccer skills through a series of games and practices with an emphasis on FUN! The Inter-Clan Soccer Tournament marks the end of the competitions, with the winning clan lifting the coveted Clan Cup!
Dance Camps at Silver Creek Sportsplex ~ San Jose
Fun for kids ages 3-8 at Silver Creek Sportsplex! Presented by Dance Force Kids.
Athena Camps - Sport, Creativity & Girl Power Summer Camp ~ Willow Glen (San Jose), Los Altos
Athena Camps is an amazing girl-power summer day camp for girls ages 5-11, thoughtfully designed to build confidence via strong female role models trained to facilitate affirming group discussions, empower through sports, and inspire creativity. 2013 Sports: Tennis & Volleyball, Soccer & Basketball, and Yoga & Running. Weekly Creative Art Themes: Dream Big, Inner Beauty, Celebrating Friendship. Located in San Jose and Los Altos. 7 unique weeks, June 10 - August 9, 2013. 9am-4pm with extended care available. Learn more about Athena Camps at www.AthenaCamps.com
Sugarloaf Farm Horsemanship Summer Camps ~ Gilroy
Sugarloaf Farm offers a week long camp, 9am - 4pm, that allows the young horse lover to spend time riding horses and learning how to take care of them. Each camper receives a daily private riding lesson from a qualified British Horse Society instructor. Every afternoon is filled with fun activities including carriage rides, pony club games, arts and crafts and of course on the final day a show! Visit
http://www.sugarloaffarm.com for more information.
Bay Area Summer Enrichment Camp ~ Sunnyvale
This summer design, program, and play your own computer games! Our curriculum takes advantage of the visual and interactive nature of making games so that students learn by experimenting. Students in our classes learn programming fundamentals in Python – a powerful but easy to learn language. We offer small class sizes with experienced teachers. Our course is for any rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students. Take your education to new heights with BASE Camp!
i-Immersion Science, Language and Fitness Camp ~ Milpitas, Mountain View
Acquire a new language through hands-on and engaging activities for campers 3-11 years old. The i-Immersion Spanish and Mandarin iiCamps are especially designed for children of all language proficiency. Age groups 3.5-5, 5-8 and 9-11 years old. Our age-appropriate curriculum focuses on inquiry-based learning that incorporates science, arts & craft, language academics, fitness and more! Enroll with California’s one-and-only “B Corp” certified language institute and start investing in your child’s future!
College 4 Kids at West Valley College ~ Saratoga
Looking for a great academic enrichment program in the South Bay for middle school students? College 4 Kids offers an array of academic and elective courses for students entering 6th thru 9th grade in the fall. Our program offers exciting, challenging and creative curriculum in math, science, language arts, drama, digital art, animation, business, robotics, electronics, and sports. All of the classes are taught by credentialed and/or highly trained instructors. Check out our new classes and format for this summer.
Camp Imagineerz ~ Mountain View, Los Altos
Camp Imagineerz is a summer day camp in Mountain View and Los Altos. Our goal is to help children become positive and confident makers. Children use their imagination to solve challenges, perform fun skits, and build exciting creations. Through inspiring stories and meaningful projects, children discover that with an i-can attitude, you can achieve what you set your mind to.
Destination Science ~ Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga, Sunnyvale
Destination Science kids (ages 5-11) enjoy those “Aha!” moments! STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning is more important than ever before. In fact, it’s a national movement. Start your child’s journey this summer by heading toward Destination Science! 2013 Topics: The Ultimate Survival Zone, Wacky Mega-Bot Tech, Astronaut Adventure Camp and Crazy Coaster Science & Sea-fari Park! 888.909.2822 www.destinationscience.org
Communication Academy ~ Cupertino, Palo Alto
What is the number one skill in life? Communication! Grade K-12 students can join summer camps in Public Speaking, Debate, Writing, Reading and Math Olympiad. These activity-based half and full day camps keep students engaged, all while learning and having fun. Students need communication skills to improve their self-confidence and stand out in school, career and life. Our instructors are all accomplished college professors, Speech and Debate coaches, teachers, published authors, and competitive math coaches.
Campbell Art Camps ~ Campbell
Campbell Art Camps with Lori Krein offers a super creative environment and individual attention (limit 10 kids per week), and a chance to explore a variety of mediums. Camp themes: The Outdoors; Line, Color, and Texture; Story-telling Through Art; Mixed Media Mania; and What Inspires YOU? Explore collage, mask art, mixed media, and more. For kids and teens, ages 10 and up (younger ages considered on a case-by-case basis).
Euro School of Tennis: Spring & Summer Camps ~ Campbell, Cupertino, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale
We create a safe and entertaining atmosphere where sportsmanship and teamwork is emphasized. Our highly-trained staff strives to improve and motivate every participant. Campers will meet new friends and have a blast playing tennis. All tennis levels welcomed. Ages 6-14. June 11th-August 16th.
Steve & Kate’s Camp ~ Los Gatos, San Jose, Sunnyvale
Steve & Kate's Camp conforms to kids - not the other way around. Instead of rigid structure, we give our campers choice. We provide just the right amount of structure and guidance. From filmmaking to culinary arts, from sewing to soccer, kids follow their bliss. Our flexible enrollment lets campers attend, ANYTIME, ANY DAY at ANY LOCATION, and our fees cover all hours from 7:30 am to 6 pm, lunch, drinks and snacks.
Treks and Tracks Rock Climbing Camp ~ Los Gatos
Join us at Castle Rock State Park for one-day or three-day Rock Climbing Camps. Accompanied by our certified guides our students have fun and build confidence while learning to climb on real rock. Kids ages 8-14 meet at Castle Rock at 9:00 a.m. and are picked up at 3:00 p.m. For more information visit www.treksandtracks.com or call (650) 557-4893.