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San Francisco Summer Camps

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Welcome to the San Francisco Summer Camp Directory 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 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.

iD Tech Camps ~ 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.

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

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.

Dogpatch Paddle & Kayak Youth Camps ~ San Francisco
Make summer epic on the San Francisco Bay. Dogpatch Paddle’s youth camps at Crane Cove Park mix paddle boarding and kayaking with games, new friends, and daily outdoor adventure—plus wildlife spotting and big skyline views. Beginner-friendly with small groups, a focus on safety, and expert instructors (CPR/First Aid trained). All equipment included. Ages 7–16. Mon–Fri, 9am–3pm. Sign up at dogpatchpaddle.com.

TechKnowHow LEGO and Coding Camps ~ San Francisco
Voted a Bay Area Parent Best Tech Camp, TechKnowHow offers week-long in-person LEGO® Building, Robotics and Coding camps. Camps feature unique STEM LEGO® projects, Minecraft adventures, Scratch and Roblox Coding, and a Girls STEAM camp. Many convenient locations, all with caring teachers and engaging tech. In our 31st year of successfully educating and serving Bay Area students! Ages 5-13. www.TechKnowHowKids.com or call us with questions at (650) 638-0500.

Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center Summer Camps ~ San Francisco
Join us for tennis & pickleball fun at the newly renovated Lisa & Douglas Goldman Tennis Center in Golden Gate Park. The tennis center features 16 lighted tennis courts, 4 lighted multi-use mini courts (for mini tennis, family play and pickleball), 1 lighted dedicated pickleball court, a comprehensive Tennis Pro-Shop, and year-round programming, in addition to our summer camps. For ages 7 to 15.

CANVAS Dance Arts – San Francisco
Mix it up with CANVAS Dance Arts! Week-long camps emphasize dancers’ creations, fitness and conditioning, and choreography. Campers enjoy dance classes, art time, and an outdoor lunch. Choose from Ballet Camp or DANCEmix: Hip Hop/Jazz. Ages 5 – 13, M – F, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at CANVAS Dance Arts Studio. Parents are welcome to attend our Friday performance, and additional memories are treasured in a final video. NEW Day Camp options available in June. Inquire today!

City Kid Camp ~ San Francisco
City Kid Camp is a 100% outdoors camp focusing on active play to create lasting summer memories. Open to ages 8-12, we lead groups 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 character development through play, fostering trust and communication while catering to the interests of the campers. City Kids treat summer in San Francisco like the great backyard adventure it’s supposed to be!

Steve & Kate’s Camp ~ San Francisco (Mission Dolores)
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.

Advanced Art Camps at Art School of SF Bay ~ San Francisco
Students explore drawing, painting, watercolor, digital art, animation, sculpture, architecture, and design through structured, skill-building art camps led by professional artists. Our programs are designed for kids and teens who want to build real artistic skills while still enjoying a fun and creative environment. Unlike general day camps, we focus on strong artistic foundations, from beginner-friendly fundamentals to portfolio preparation for more advanced students. Details and registration: https://www.artschoolsfbay.com/camps

LIONS Camp at The Hamlin School ~ San Francisco
Open to the public and led by esteemed Hamlin staff, LIONS Camp at Hamlin includes both academic and recreational programs in 2026! Recreational programs include Art & Science Adventures, Learn-to-Bike, Ceramics, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Dance, and more. Academic booster and enrichment programs include Reading Lab, Math Mastery, and Spanish programs. Camp options available for rising grades 1-9. Early care available starting at 8:00 AM and Aftercare available until 5:00 PM. Visit our Summer webpage for more program information. Sign up here!

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!

Music, Art and Adventure Summer Camp ~ San Francisco
Join us for a summer of creativity and play in the beautiful Presidio of San Francisco!  Learn about nature, build a fairy house, or try some new dance moves! Activities include foraging, animal and plant identification, cooking over fire, camp songs & arts and crafts. Music, Art and Adventure is a small, locally-owned business with a focus on making summer FUN!  Hours: 9am-4pm. Rising K-5th. Sign-up at: www.MusicArtAdventure.com

Summer Music Day Camps at McAllister Music Studio ~ San Francisco
Action packed with a focus on building students’ confidence, creativity, & collaboration through having FUN with music! Students will explore the exciting world of DJ’ing, Music Theatre, Singing, & Music Production with our incredible MMS staff: David, Justin, & Christian! M-F 9am-3pm with extended care available 3-5pm. Ages 7-13 beginners and advanced, all are welcome! 10 Students max.

Mathnasium of Sunset Camps ~ San Francisco
Mathnasium of Sunset’s Summer Camps combine fun and learning through hands-on math activities, puzzles, and problem-solving challenges. Kids create and explore while having so much fun they don’t want to go back home. Camps spark curiosity, builds confidence, and connect math to real life. Each week is safe, engaging, and packed with excitement for all grade levels. Mathnasium of Sunset services the Sunset District, Inner Sunset, Outer Sunset, Parkside, Golden Gate Heights, and nearby San Francisco neighborhoods.

Outer Village Summer Camp ~ San Francisco
Nature-based bilingual Spanish summer camps for ages 4–8 in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset. Camps run Monday–Friday, 9–5, with flexible weekly enrollment. Each week offers new adventures while building friendships, confidence, Spanish language exposure, and mindfulness skills through play, movement, and time in nature. Our goal is to create a true summer “village,” so families are encouraged to join for multiple weeks. Save 10% when you enroll for two or more sessions.

EFBA French Immersion Summer Camps in the Bay Area ~ San Francisco
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.

FC Barcelona Soccer Camp ~ San Francisco
Use the code FCBBAY50 to enjoy a $50 discount on your registration. We will be hosting the official FC Barcelona Soccer Camp in San Francisco, CA, from June 29th to July 3rd at Crocker Amazon Soccer Fields, running from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 2 PM. Five days of training with official FC Barcelona coaches. Players will learn the same successful methodology where players such as Leo Messi, Sergio Busquets, Lamine Yamal, and Xavi Hernández emerged from. Do not miss the opportunity! Register for San Francisco boys soccer camp and San Francisco girls soccer camp.

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/

 

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Galileo Camps

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