Academic and Language camps provide children who are enthusiastic learners with academic instruction and experiences beyond what they typically receive during the school year. Academic and Language camps are often held at K-12 private school campuses and local universities.
Most Academic and Language camps utilize fun learning activities and frequent breaks to strike a balance between academics and summer fun. Be sure to also check out our directory of Science & Technology.
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.
Integem AI Robot, Drones, AR Coding, 3D, Art, Animation & Game Design Camp ~ 12 locations in San Francisco, East Bay, South Bay, North Bay & Peninsula Areas
Join the #1 AI & AR Camp for ages 5-18: Transform their dreams into tangible, hands-on creations in AI, Robotics, Drones, AR, coding, arts, 2D/3D animation, 2D/3D game design, Space/nature exploration, tech leadership and more. Teleport into their Holographic AR design to experience the magic. Beginner to Advanced levels. Great instructors, small classes. ACS WASC accredited & NVIDIA AI partnered camp. Thousands of students from 20 countries have joined Camp Integem. Learn more at camp.integem.com. Use code FUN26 to save.
Petits Pas: Dance – Theater – Camps ~ San Francisco
Join us for a joyful camp experience featuring arts, dance, yoga, theatre, acrobatics, crafts, and French! Camps are held in a gorgeous indoor/outdoor Balboa Terrace location on most holidays and during summer break, from 9:00am–3:00pm with extended care until 5:00pm. Our camps are nut-free and open to ages 5–11 (day camps) and 6–11 (summer camps). Each session ends with a live stage performance and a real movie for the whole family to enjoy!
For more details: petitspasstudio.com/camps
iD Tech Camps ~ Berkeley, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, San Francisco
Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that’s made us the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Weeklong programs for ages 7-19 in coding, game dev, robotics, and more. View all courses and Bay Area locations.
BrainVyne LEGO® & Robotics Camps ~ Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View, Burlingame, Berkeley, San Ramon, Fremont
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.
Call of the Wild Outdoor Nature Camps ~ Vacaville, Berkeley, Oakland, Los Gatos, Cupertino/Los Altos Hills
At Inspire Active 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.
UC Berkeley Academic Talent Development Program ~ Berkeley & Point Richmond
UC Berkeley’s ATDP offers challenging summer courses for highly motivated young scholars, grades K-11. For over 40 years we have offered stimulating classes designed for academic advancement and enrichment. Students can explore academic passions in Science, Literature, and more! Secondary Division (6 weeks, grades 7-11) is held at the UC Berkeley campus and remotely, and Elementary Division (3 weeks, grades K-6) is held at Washington Elementary in Point Richmond. Visit our website for more information.
Great Books Summer Program ~ Stanford
Great Books Summer Program offers academic summer camps for kids on the campus of Stanford. Build critical thinking, close reading, writing skills, and more. New Explorers Day Camp for students in rising grades 4 and 5. Great Books and Big Ideas and Writer’s Workshop programs for students in rising grades 5-7 and grades 8-12. Exceptional pre-college experience for intellectually curious students. Led by university professors. And, of course, we have lots of summer fun too!
Young Genius Speech & Debate Academy (YG) Summer Camps ~ Cupertino
Students will leave YG summer camp with enhanced communication skills, a greater ability to think critically, and the confidence to express their ideas effectively. 2-3 Graders: Master persuasive writing and speech skills through enjoyable activities. 4-5 Graders: Explore Congressional Debate and Speech to build structured argumentation and presentation skills. 6-8 and 9-12 Graders engage in Congressional, Public Forum, or Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and/or Speech, to refine advanced debate techniques and presentation skills. Participate at our child-friendly facility or online.
Mathnasium of Sunset Camps ~ San Francisco
Mathnasium of Sunset offers intensive Academic Summer Camps in San Francisco’s Sunset District, Inner Sunset, Outer Sunset, Parkside, Golden Gate Heights, and nearby San Francisco neighborhoods. Students dive into fractions, algebra, geometry, and more through hands-on projects, math games, and real-world problem solving. Our intensive summer packages let kids catch up or even jump grades, with custom learning plans ensuring personalized attention. Make this summer the perfect time to advance academically while having fun and building confidence.
College for Kids ~ Pleasant Hill and San Ramon
For more than 35 years, College for Kids has inspired students entering grades 4-9. This engaging program features classes in science, writing, computer technology, engineering, math, and the performing arts, and more. Provide your child with a full day experience at the Pleasant Hill Campus with the launch of DVC Athletic Summer Camps in the morning, supervised lunch, and afternoon STEAM classes. Registration opens for summer 2026 on Tuesday, February 17.
LIONS Camp at The Hamlin School ~ San Francisco
*NEW* at Hamlin LIONS Camp this summer: Academic Camps! Get your student primed for back-to-school with our specialized Reading, Math, and Spanish programs! Individualized instruction from Hamlin’s esteemed teachers means kids return to school confident, engaged and ready to tackle new challenges. Academic Camps available Weeks 6-9 (July 27 – August 21). Space is limited – register here!
EFBA French Immersion Summer Camps in the Bay Area ~ San Francisco, Mountain View, Berkeley & San Carlos
What if your child could travel to France this summer… without leaving the Bay Area? EFBA Summer Camps (ages 4–11) offer a real French-style day camp led by counselors from French-speaking countries. Our camps are 100% French immersion, combining playful language learning with sports, outdoor games, arts & crafts, theater games, cooking, and weekly themes. ACA and WASC accredited. All French levels welcome. CIT program for ages 12–15. 8:30am–3pm, extended care until 6pm. $10 off/week with code JULIA10.
Brain Explorers – BioCompass Kids Summer Camp ~ San Mateo
Brain Explorers – BioCompass Kids Summer Camp is an immersive experience where young learners dive into neuroscience. This year, students explore how the brain works, focusing on diseases affecting memory through hands-on experiments, lab activities, and game-based challenges. Designed for 4th–8th graders, each day introduces real-world perspectives, from neurologist to pathologist. Sessions run June 29–July 3 and August 3–7, promoting critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of the brain.
Alliance Francaise de San Francisco Bilingual Summer Camp ~ San Francisco
French-English bilingual summer camp for children ages 4 years 9 months to 12 years old in Lower Nob Hill. Children enjoy language learning, creative projects, games, academic enrichment, and Francophone culture in a fun, welcoming environment. Full-day camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00am-4:30pm, for $525/week. Half days available Mornings 9:00am-12:00pm $350/week and Afternoons 1:30pm-4:30pm $250/week. Beginners welcome. Registrations : https://www.afsf.com/french-classes/kids/bilingual-camps/
