Outdoor Adventure summer camps in the Bay Area

Traditional outdoor summer day camp with sports, archery, crafts, tennis, and water play run by the Town of Hillsborough.

City-run recreational day camp with themed weeks, crafts, games, and special events for ages 6–11 in Millbrae.

Outdoor adventure day camp at Coyote Point for K–1st graders featuring paddling, biking, hiking, yoga, and art.

Affordable, high-quality summer day camp for incoming TK through 8th grade at the San Mateo YMCA, with financial assistance available.

High-energy multi-sport day camp for ages 4–12 in Redwood City featuring rotating games, classic sports, and innovative athletic activities.

Interactive science and nature week-long camps for ages 3–11 in Palo Alto, run by the beloved Junior Museum & Zoo.

City-run summer day camps for entering TK through 8th grade in Foster City, featuring sports, arts, crafts, field trips, and age-tailored adventures.

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.

Classic, old-fashioned outdoor day camp in San Carlos and Belmont serving families since 1982, with flexible enrollment, lunch included, and weekly water activities.

100% nature-based outdoor summer day camps for ages 3–8 in Belmont, Redwood City, Moss Beach, and El Granada.

Community sailing camps at Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City for ages 6–18, from beginner Guppies to advanced racing teams.

City-run summer day and swim camps at Burgess and Belle Haven Pools in Menlo Park for ages 5–14, with Junior Lifeguard and Mavericks Swim tracks.

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.

Small-group mountain biking day camps for ages 8–14 in Palo Alto and Belmont, covering trail riding technique, bike mechanics, and trail etiquette.

100% outdoor nature summer camps for grades K–5 at Rancho San Antonio County Park in Cupertino and Los Altos Hills.

Affordable, ACA-accredited summer day camps at 11+ South Bay locations including Cupertino, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Saratoga, and East Palo Alto.

Nature and wildlife education summer camp for ages 8–13 at the PHS Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga, featuring animal encounters, nature excursions, and ecology lessons.

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.

City of Sunnyvale aquatics-focused summer programs for ages 5–15, including Splash N Dash Day Camp, Water Polo Camp, Camp Shoreline, and Junior Lifeguard Training.

Themed weekly summer camp for TK–7th graders at Millbrae and Burlingame campuses, with 10 unique sessions each summer.

Week-long surf camp at Surfer's Beach in Half Moon Bay taught by CPR-certified instructors including Mavericks surfers and lifeguards.

Nine-session summer surf camp at Half Moon Bay's Surfers Beach, focusing on ocean safety fundamentals and surf technique for kids ages 7–17.

Summer surf camp in Pacifica with a maximum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, emphasizing ocean education, water safety, and surfing fundamentals.

One- and two-week horsemanship camps in Portola Valley teaching riding, horse care, and equitation for beginners through experienced riders ages 6 and up.

Nature-immersive summer camps in the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills near Morgan Hill, blending Montessori-inspired learning, hiking, gardening, and optional equine adventures for ages 3–15.

Full-day summer camps for ages 5–13 at San Jose's Happy Hollow Zoo featuring interactive animal encounters, zoo tours, and nature play.

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

City of Sunnyvale offers 90+ summer camp options for ages 2–17, including traditional camps, sports, arts, STEM, and water activities.

Nature-based day camp on a private forest estate in Los Gatos offering wilderness survival, archery, and organic analog learning experiences.

Trail rides, riding lessons, and summer camps for all skill levels at Wunderlich Park in Woodside.

Horseback riding lessons, trail rides, and day camps for all skill levels in Milpitas.

Summer equestrian camp with grooming, saddling, riding lessons, trail rides, and vaulting in Saratoga foothills.

Scenic horseback riding experiences and summer camps along the coastal San Mateo County trails.

Explore Golden Gate Park's ecosystems, wildlife, and natural wonders through hands-on outdoor activities and guided nature walks.

Swimming instruction and water safety at public pools across SF, with classes for all levels from beginner to advanced swimmer preparation.

Immersive science education in Golden Gate Park with hands-on learning across biology, ecology, and earth sciences.

Indoor and outdoor rock climbing instruction with progression from belay basics to advanced technique for ages 7-14.

Outdoor adventure and nature camp featuring hiking, wildlife observation, and environmental conservation at Mission Peak.

Comprehensive summer day camp with sports, games, arts, and outdoor activities across Hayward parks.

Outdoor exploration and wilderness skills camp featuring hiking, wildlife observation, and environmental stewardship.

Iconic 70+ year old nature-based day camp in Glen Canyon Park with fort building, nature walks, archery, and outdoor skills.

Premier overnight summer camp in redwood forests near La Honda with swimming, archery, hiking, canoeing, and camp traditions.

Week-long conservation and animal education camp with hands-on art, science, and wildlife exploration at the zoo.

Science, art, and nature day camps for ages 6-12 featuring hands-on learning and field trip experiences.

PGA-led golf instruction for ages 6-17 with half-day and full-day sessions running 10 weeks.

Working farm and nature camp in Muir Beach for ages 5-17 with goat milking and tide pool exploration.

Nonprofit mountain biking and bike education for underserved youth with trails and earn-a-bike program.

Neighborhood day camps with swimming, sports, STEM, arts, and field trips for all ages.

Hands-on STEM camps featuring astronomy, animal science, and engineering at UC Berkeley's science center.

Week-long space camps with planetarium, exhibits, outdoor activities, and spaceship simulator missions.

Week-long animal science camps with behind-the-scenes zookeeper experiences and animal close-ups.

Overnight camp with hiking, swimming, zip lining, rock climbing for grades 2-12 in Santa Cruz Mountains.

Multi-activity camps with sports, sailing, rock climbing, skateboarding, and martial arts for ages 5-17.

Traditional day camps in nature with hiking, exploration, and outdoor activities at regional parks.

Overnight and day camp programs for girls and gender-expansive youth at scenic Bay Area locations.

Montessori-based summer program in Rockridge with arts, nature play, and self-directed learning.

Day camp with 3 on-site days and 2 field trip days, swim lessons, and social skill development.

Swimming skill development camp for ages 6-12 with water activities, field trips, and games.

Outdoor adventure day camp with swimming, waterfront activities, and nature exploration.

Outdoor, play-based summer camp in Tilden Park since 1998.

Environmental education and outdoor exploration in Tilden Park for ages 5-11.

Outdoor skills, wilderness survival, and nature exploration camps.

All-outdoors summer camp at Lafayette Reservoir since 1972.

Traditional day camp with weekly themes including Safari Adventure, Space Exploration, and more, plus swimming.

Full-day nature camp with indoor/outdoor activities, nature education, and wildlife exploration for ages 5-7.

Full-day camp for ages 8-11 featuring hybrid indoor/outdoor activities, wildlife encounters, and nature exploration.

Traditional day camp with staff-supervised activities and off-site field trips to Bay Area attractions.

Classic day camp with group games, sports, crafts, nature activities, and summer show performances for ages 4-11.

Varied camps featuring sports, games, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures with experienced recreation leaders.

Full-day camp for ages 7-11 with field trips, outdoor play, hikes, swimming, and engaging activities all summer.

8-week summer day camp running Monday-Friday at two locations with classic camp activities and field trips.

Traditional outdoor day camp for ages 4-16 at Lafayette Reservoir with swimming, waterfront, hiking, and outdoor activities.

Day camp for ages 7-14 with weekly adventures to Six Flags, Hurricane Harbor, mini golf, laser tag, and more.

Full summer day camp for ages 6-12 with swimming, field trips to state parks, nature hikes, and traditional camp activities.

STEAM-based nature camps with arts, crafts, themed lessons on sustainability and earth science for elementary ages.

Tech-free summer day camp with traditional activities like arts, crafts, science, music, and outdoor survival skills for K-8th graders.

Jewish values-based summer camp for TK–12th grade with swimming, arts, theater, outdoor activities on an 11-acre San Rafael campus.

Week-long indoor rock climbing camps for ages 7-14 with skills training, rappelling, slacklining, and fun climbing activities.

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

Nature-based outdoor adventure camp with rock climbing, kayaking, ocean exploration, and environmental education for K-12.

Hands-on nature camp at Tiburon wildlife sanctuary with exploration, animal observation, and outdoor discovery for ages 4-7+.

Week-long kayak and stand-up paddleboard camps teaching paddling skills, ocean awareness, and water safety for ages 9-14.

Week-long day camp at Marin Headlands exploring marine biology, coastal ecology, and conservation with ocean views.

Free-range nature day camp with kayaking, archery, hiking, wilderness skills, and outdoor adventure for ages 4-13.

Award-winning day camp with hiking, swimming, games, waterslides, and outdoor adventures for ages 3-12.

Animal-based day camp with hands-on animal care, wildlife preservation, and ecological learning for ages 5-14.

Nature-based discovery camps with crafting, storytelling, science experiments, and outdoor adventures for ages 6-12.

Adventure day camps with games, crafts, theme activities, field trips, and swimming for ages 3-12 at Santa Rosa locations.

All-day summer camp with themed weeks, indoor and outdoor play, arts, crafts, games, and pool access for ages 5-11.

Week-long sailing fundamentals camp for ages 10-14 with maritime history, marine life, and boat construction lessons.

Nature-based day camp with creek exploration, wilderness skills, carpentry, and outdoor play for ages 6-11.

All-outdoors day camp with 50+ activities including swimming, waterfront sports, horseback riding, and nature.

Bay science adventure camps exploring wildlife and bay ecology in Tilden Park for ages 5–7.

Water sports and sailing camp featuring sailing lessons, kayaking, nature hikes, and games for ages 6–13.

Traditional day camp in beautiful East Bay parks with activities like hiking, swimming, fishing, and nature arts.

Multi-activity summer camps with field trips to Six Flags, water parks, archery, laser tag, and more for ages 7–14.

Introduction to sea kayaking with paddling techniques, equipment, and safety for ages 11–17.

City day camps with outdoor activities, sports, arts, swimming, and field trips for ages 5–13.

Discovery camp for young explorers with nature-based activities and outdoor adventures.

Outdoor nature camps with balance of learning and play, forest hikes, and environmental stewardship for ages 5–10.