Academic summer camps in the Bay Area

Fun-filled summer enrichment camps for preschool and school-age children across the Bay Area.

Mandarin language immersion and math enrichment in a themed weekly day camp for TK–5th grade in Burlingame.

Hands-on cooking and baking summer camps for ages 4–17 in Palo Alto, featuring weekly rotating themes from Bakeshop to Culinary Travels in a nut-free kitchen.

In-person chess summer camps for all skill levels, ages 5+, at Peninsula and South Bay locations including Palo Alto, San Jose, and Burlingame.

Two-week advanced academic summer camps in math, writing, and STEM for grades 2–12 at the Art of Problem Solving Academy in Santa Clara.

Academic-enrichment summer day camp for grades 1–5 at the Harker School in San Jose, blending morning academics with afternoon swimming, art, music, and sports.

Two-week enrichment summer camps for ages 7–10 at College of San Mateo, blending creative arts, hands-on projects, teamwork, and outdoor games in small-group sessions.

Six-week summer program in San Jose for grades 1–12 combining UC-approved academic courses with STEM, arts, sports, and enrichment camps.

Adventure camps for K–4th grade in Redwood City combining outdoor exploration, athletics, and STEAM activities.

City of San Jose offers Camp San Jose and F.I.T. Camp for ages 3–12, with full-day and half-day options, free meals, and scholarship support.

Themed week-long summer camps in Los Altos where kids explore professional careers like law, medicine, engineering, and environmental science through interactive programming.

Creative writing summer camp across the Bay Area that teaches writing skills to elementary and middle school students through song-based lessons and interactive projects.

One-week creative writing camps for middle and high school teens exploring poetry, fiction, and personal storytelling with focus on six qualities of great writing.

One-week math acceleration camps for grades 1-8 in Los Gatos offering targeted skill development to prepare students for the upcoming school year.

Private music lessons and summer camps in piano, guitar, violin, voice, and more for all ages.

Music lessons in 15+ instruments for kids and adults, with summer camps and flexible scheduling.

Private music lessons in guitar, piano, violin, voice, and more with summer programs and group classes.

Multi-week summer camps teaching cooking, photography, and elective skills like swimming and baking.

Fun cooking classes and travel team programs for kids in Sunnyvale and surrounding Santa Clara County areas.

Baking, international cuisine, and culinary camps for kids interested in cooking and food creativity.

Creative writing camp for young writers exploring storytelling, journaling, and literary expression.

Museum-based art camp featuring gallery exploration, artist talks, and hands-on studio projects inspired by modern and contemporary art.

Museum-based art exploration and studio creation in Golden Gate Park, with daily gallery visits and hands-on art-making.

Theater training summer program for grades 3-12 with classes in acting, musical theater, and performance techniques.

Free intensive summer coding bootcamp for SF high school youth ages 14-18 with focus on underrepresented students.

8-week enrichment program with STEAM, literacy, fitness, and project-based learning in Chinatown.

Intensive residential summer vocal training for high school singers ages 14+ with masterclasses and concerts.

Intensive 2-week string chamber music academy for intermediate to advanced ages 10-14.

Free 3-week summer program for rising 10th-11th graders exploring health and medical science careers.

7-week paid summer research internship for high school and college students in biomedical labs.

Week-long immersive art and design program for middle school students with art supplies included.

Twice-monthly art workshop for ages 15-18 exploring contemporary art with $150 honorarium.

4-week intensive pre-college arts program for high school students ages 13-15.

8-week paid summer research internship for rising juniors and seniors in UCSF lab research.

Piano and music production camps blending theory, technique, and recording for ages 8-12.

Two-week orchestral and jazz intensive programs for ages 10+ with professional instructors and conductors.

Overnight music camp in Santa Cruz Mountains with chamber music, orchestral programs, and piano.

Pre-college academic programs including computer camps, science/engineering, public speaking for grades 4-12.

Two-week intensive chamber music academy for intermediate/advanced string musicians ages 10-14.

String orchestra for ages 10-14 with summer ensemble opportunities and performance experience.

FREE biotech camp for incoming high school juniors/seniors; earn college credit while learning pharmaceutical development.

Chess instruction and competition for all levels at a newly renovated facility.

Summer enrichment camps for rising 1st-12th graders featuring science, arts, robotics, and athletics.

STEAM-focused outdoor education camp exploring Marin's natural environment with games, stories, and hands-on projects.