It’s time to start signing your little ones up for camps!
To make things easier for you, we have put together our top picks of
this year’s summer programs available to the San Francisco Bay Area, along with insider tips and camp must-haves from our team of fellow SF Bay Area Mamas.
Scroll on and happy camping!
Camp Integem
At Integem, kids and teens dive into hands-on projects in AI, robotics, coding, drones, holographic AR, 3D design, animation, game design—plus space & nature exploration.
Students don’t just learn—they create: build smart robots, fly AI-powered drones, and code interactive 3D AR experiences they can bring to life with Holographic AR. Launch projects toward the stratosphere (about 30K–100K ft) or earn an NVIDIA AI certificate.
Beginner-friendly with advanced tracks—so students can start strong and go deeper.
Hurry—limited spots left. Register now use code SFBAM to save.
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DATE | 06/08/2026 – 07/31/2026
LOCATION | Multiple locations in the SF Bay Area
PHONE | (408) 459-0657
Mountain Camp Marin
Looking for an unforgettable summer adventure? Mountain Camp Marin brings the magic of overnight camp to a choice-driven day camp experience in San Rafael! Hosted at Mark Day School, campers starting from 4 years old to 8th grade unplug from screens and dive into a world of fun, with elective activities like Swimming, Archery, LARPing, Arts & Crafts, and Music.
Our 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio leads the industry, and signature traditions like Wacky Wednesdays and Gather assemblies make every day special. Older campers can take on leadership roles through our Camper In Leadership Training (CILT) and Junior Staff In Training (JSIT) programs, developing confidence and responsibility. We believe that our day camp program provides a vital educational experience that all children should have – Read More
DATE | June 15 – July 31, 2026 (7 sessions)
LOCATION | 39 Trellis Drive San Rafael, CA 94903
PHONE | 415-906-2667
Exclusive SFBAM Readers Offer: Get $50 off When You Register!
San Francisco Zoo Camp
Conservation Camp for Summer 2026
Join us for our Conservation Camp with week-long Camps (Monday-Friday) with a focus on conservation, animal activism, and hands-on art and science. Camp families can sign up for 1 or 2 weeks of animal/habitat exploration and wildlife fun with the team at SF Zoo and Gardens!
DATE | 06/15/2026 – 08/07/2026
LOCATION | San Francisco Zoo, 1 Zoo Rd, San Francisco
PHONE | (415) 213-8148
Click HERE for the flyer!
Circus Summer Camp
06/08/2026 – 08/14/2026 | (415) 759-8123 | 755 Frederick Street, San Francisco, CA
Our week-long camps offer a fun, safe, and supportive environment where children can test their limits and explore their creativity. Activities include: acrobatics, aerial arts, flying trapeze, juggling, clowning, stilts, equilibristics, songs, and games.
IYK® Yoga Camps
06/08/2026 – 08/28/2026
(415) 750-9990 | info@itsyogakids.com | 569 Ruger Street, San Francisco
Healthy. Happy. Nature FUN!
No school? It’s cool. Campers (ages 4-12) strengthen and stretch their bodies, minds, and hearts with the IYK® High5 Habits, Presidio nature hikes, games, and art projects. We are 100% outdoors!
Monday through Friday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. Day rate: $99
Gardens of Golden Gate Park / Garden Camp
Coming Soon | (415) 661-1316 | 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco Map It
Connecting children to plants and each other through structured activities and unstructured play amidst plants from around the world, Garden Camp currently offers programs for children ages 5 through 14 (rising K through 8th grade). An all-outdoors day camp designed to connect children to plants through a combination of structured, themed activities and open-ended time to develop curiosity, initiative, imagination, and creativity. Themes include gardening, art, wellness, and ecology.
Mixed Activities / Outdoors
- Steve & Kate’s Camp
- Camp SFS
- Brains and Motion Education
- Seabird Preschool
- San Domenico Summer Camps
- SF City Kids Camp
- Trackers Bay Summer Camps
- Kids for the Bay
- YMCA Summer Camps
- Words in the Wild
- Roughing It Day Camp
- City of Redwood City
- City of Palo Alto
- City of San Mateo
- City of Martinez
- City of Concord
- Walnut Creek Arts & Rec
Other
- Connolly Ranch Summer Camp (eco and animals)
- Camp SPARK (business and marketing)
- Camp Erin Santa Cruz (free bereavement camp)
