Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Nature and wildlife education summer camp for ages 8–13 at the PHS Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga, featuring nature excursions, wildlife observations, and visits with wildlife and conservation professionals.
- Ages
- 8-13
- Location
- Saratoga
- Dates
- July
- Price
- $450/week
Aid note: $450 per one-week session; 50% scholarships available; two age-specific sessions in July; register at phs-spca.org via RegFox. Contact organization for scholarship information.
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Neighborhood day camps with swimming, sports, STEM, arts, and field trips for all ages.
- Ages
- 5-18
- Location
- San Francisco
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $200–$400/week
Aid note: Sliding scale available; registration online
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Traditional day camp in beautiful East Bay parks with activities like hiking, swimming, fishing, and nature arts.
- Ages
- 5-12
- Location
- El Cerrito, Emeryville
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $200–$220/week
Aid note: $200 for residents, $220 non-residents, 10% discount for second sibling
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
City-run outdoor adventure recreation summer camp for grades K–5 at Twin Pines Park in Belmont, featuring games, crafts, field trips, and water play.
- Ages
- 5-11
- Location
- Belmont
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $360–$420/week
Aid note: Resident $400/week (most sessions); Non-Resident $420/week; Week 3 (no Friday) $360/$380; scholarships available
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
City day camps with outdoor activities, sports, arts, swimming, and field trips for ages 5–13.
- Ages
- 5-13
- Location
- Berkeley
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $165–$310/week
Aid note: Scholarships available for low-income residents
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Overnight and day camp programs for girls and gender-expansive youth at scenic Bay Area locations.
- Ages
- 6-17
- Location
- Berkeley
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $400–$800/week
Aid note: Multiple locations with varied pricing
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Bay science adventure camps exploring wildlife and bay ecology in Tilden Park for ages 5–7.
- Ages
- 5-7
- Location
- Berkeley
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Sliding scale and financial aid available
Financial aid listed🔬 STEM
Hands-on STEM camps featuring astronomy, animal science, and engineering at UC Berkeley's science center.
- Ages
- 6-12
- Location
- Berkeley
- Dates
- June – July
- Price
- $400–$600/week
Aid note: Financial aid awards available at 15%, 45%, 90% off
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Multi-activity camps with sports, sailing, rock climbing, skateboarding, and martial arts for ages 5-17.
- Ages
- 5-17
- Location
- Berkeley
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $200–$500/week
Aid note: Faculty/staff early registration available
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Day camp with 3 on-site days and 2 field trip days, swim lessons, and social skill development.
- Ages
- 5-11
- Location
- Berkeley
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $295–$325/week
Aid note: Members $295, non-members $325
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Full summer day camp for ages 6-12 with swimming, field trips to state parks, nature hikes, and traditional camp activities.
- Ages
- 6-16
- Location
- Concord
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $300–$500/week
Aid note: Membership discounts available
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
100% outdoor nature summer camps for grades K–5 at Rancho San Antonio County Park in Cupertino and Los Altos Hills.
- Ages
- 5-11
- Location
- Cupertino, Los Altos Hills
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $650/week
Aid note: $649.95/week; $129.99/day for single days; $50 sibling discount; early-bird discount available; scholarships offered
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Affordable, ACA-accredited summer day camps at 11+ South Bay locations including Cupertino, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Saratoga, and East Palo Alto.
- Ages
- 5-14
- Location
- Cupertino, Los Altos +4
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Financial assistance available; contact (408) 351-6400 or ymcasv.org for pricing by location
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
All-outdoors day camp with 50+ activities including swimming, waterfront sports, horseback riding, and nature.
- Ages
- 4-16
- Location
- El Cerrito
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Financial assistance available, free transportation included
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Outdoor exploration and wilderness skills camp featuring hiking, wildlife observation, and environmental stewardship.
- Ages
- 7-14
- Location
- Fremont
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $260–$410/week
Aid note: All outdoor gear and park fees included
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Outdoor adventure and nature camp featuring hiking, wildlife observation, and environmental conservation at Mission Peak.
- Ages
- 6-13
- Location
- Fremont
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $250–$400/week
Aid note: All hiking equipment provided
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Comprehensive summer day camp with sports, games, arts, and outdoor activities across Hayward parks.
- Ages
- 5-12
- Location
- Hayward
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $210–$360/week
Aid note: Financial assistance available for low-income families
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Premier overnight summer camp in redwood forests near La Honda with swimming, archery, hiking, canoeing, and camp traditions.
- Ages
- 6-16
- Location
- La Honda
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $600–$800/week
Aid note: Financial assistance available based on need
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Classic day camp with group games, sports, crafts, nature activities, and summer show performances for ages 4-11.
- Ages
- 4-11
- Location
- Lafayette
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $200–$350/week
Aid note: Financial aid, scholarships, or other assistance is listed by this provider. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and award amounts directly with the camp.
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Nationally recognized farm and wilderness summer camp for K–10th grade on a 1,600-acre organic farm in Los Altos Hills, offering day and overnight programs.
- Ages
- 5-16
- Location
- Los Altos Hills
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Financial assistance available; $125 non-refundable deposit required; register at hiddenvilla.org
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
8-week summer day camp running Monday-Friday at two locations with classic camp activities and field trips.
- Ages
- 5-12
- Location
- Martinez
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $150–$300/week
Aid note: Scholarships up to 50% for eligible residents, max $150/child per year
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
City-run recreational day camp with themed weeks, crafts, games, and special events for ages 6–11 in Millbrae.
- Ages
- 6-11
- Location
- Millbrae
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Scholarships available; register at rec1.com
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
City of Mountain View farm and wilderness summer camps for ages 6–14 at a 10-acre historical homestead in Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve.
- Ages
- 6-14
- Location
- Mountain View
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Financial assistance available for Mountain View residents; contact (650) 903-6331 or (650) 903-6430 for pricing
Financial aid listed🔬 STEM
Week-long space camps with planetarium, exhibits, outdoor activities, and spaceship simulator missions.
- Ages
- 5-13
- Location
- Oakland
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $499/week
Aid note: Extended care available; member discounts
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Traditional day camps in nature with hiking, exploration, and outdoor activities at regional parks.
- Ages
- 5-12
- Location
- Oakland, Berkeley
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $250–$350/week
Aid note: Multiple park locations available
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Montessori-based summer program in Rockridge with arts, nature play, and self-directed learning.
- Ages
- 4-12
- Location
- Oakland
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $300–$450/week
Aid note: Sliding scale available
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Overnight camp with hiking, swimming, zip lining, rock climbing for grades 2-12 in Santa Cruz Mountains.
- Ages
- 8-18
- Location
- Oakland
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $600–$900/week
Aid note: YMCA member discounts available; oldest camp since 1914
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Interactive science and nature week-long camps for ages 3–11 in Palo Alto, run by the beloved Junior Museum & Zoo.
- Ages
- 3-15
- Location
- Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Full scholarships available for income-qualifying families; register via City of Palo Alto
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Full-day camp for ages 7-11 with field trips, outdoor play, hikes, swimming, and engaging activities all summer.
- Ages
- 7-11
- Location
- Pleasant Hill
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $200–$350/week
Aid note: 10% discount on all week-long camps for early registration
Financial aid listed⚽ Sports
Community sailing camps at Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City for ages 6–18, from beginner Guppies to advanced racing teams.
- Ages
- 6-18
- Location
- Redwood City
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $525–$2750/week
Aid note: Guppies & single-week programs $525–$700 (4 days); multi-week programs $1,400–$2,750; scholarships available
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Immersive science education in Golden Gate Park with hands-on learning across biology, ecology, and earth sciences.
- Ages
- 6-12
- Location
- San Francisco
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $315–$415/week
Aid note: Member discounts and sliding scale available
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Explore Golden Gate Park's ecosystems, wildlife, and natural wonders through hands-on outdoor activities and guided nature walks.
- Ages
- 6-12
- Location
- San Francisco
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $180–$220/week
Aid note: SF Parks and Recreation sliding scale available
Financial aid listed🎭 Arts, Music & Performance
Science, art, and nature day camps for ages 6-12 featuring hands-on learning and field trip experiences.
- Ages
- 6-12
- Location
- San Francisco
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $300–$450/week
Aid note: Provider confirmed May 15, 2026: 2026 camps are full, waitlist available; scholarships available for SF residents
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Iconic 70+ year old nature-based day camp in Glen Canyon Park with fort building, nature walks, archery, and outdoor skills.
- Ages
- 6-11
- Location
- San Francisco
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $250–$350/week
Aid note: SF residents eligible for scholarships
Financial aid listed⚽ Sports
Swimming instruction and water safety at public pools across SF, with classes for all levels from beginner to advanced swimmer preparation.
- Ages
- 5-12
- Location
- San Francisco
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $75–$150/week
Aid note: Sliding scale available for eligible families
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Full-day summer camps for ages 5–13 at San Jose's Happy Hollow Zoo featuring interactive animal encounters, zoo tours, and nature play.
- Ages
- 5-13
- Location
- San Jose
- Dates
- June – August (various weeks)
- Price
- $355–$395/week
Aid note: $355.50 members / $395 non-members per week; scholarships available for San José residents; 10% member discount
Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor
Science and nature day camps at CuriOdyssey's museum and zoo on Coyote Point, San Mateo.
- Ages
- 3-10
- Location
- San Mateo
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Scholarships available; membership pricing for registered members
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Affordable, high-quality summer day camp for incoming TK through 8th grade at the San Mateo YMCA, with financial assistance available.
- Ages
- 4-13
- Location
- San Mateo
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Financial assistance available; applications in English, Spanish, and Chinese
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Adventure day camps with games, crafts, theme activities, field trips, and swimming for ages 3-12 at Santa Rosa locations.
- Ages
- 3-12
- Location
- Santa Rosa
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- Contact for pricing
Aid note: Financial assistance available; registration opens March 1
Financial aid listed⚽ Sports
Week-long sailing fundamentals camp for ages 10-14 with maritime history, marine life, and boat construction lessons.
- Ages
- 10-14
- Location
- Sausalito
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $290–$390/week
Aid note: $290 residents/$300 non-residents; with extended care $390/$400; scholarships available
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
City of Sunnyvale offers 90+ summer camp options for ages 2–17, including traditional camps, sports, arts, STEM, and water activities.
- Ages
- 2-17
- Location
- Sunnyvale
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $127–$925/week
Aid note: Weekly camps: $127–$925 depending on program; resident/non-resident pricing; $500 scholarships available for Sunnyvale residents; flexible payment plans
Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity
Traditional day camp with weekly themes including Safari Adventure, Space Exploration, and more, plus swimming.
- Ages
- 3-22
- Location
- Walnut Creek
- Dates
- June – August
- Price
- $200–$400/week
Aid note: Need-based scholarships covering 30-75% of fees