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Bay Area summer camps with financial aid or scholarships

Bay Camps currently lists 100 Bay Area summer camp programs for 2026 that mention financial aid, scholarships, or other assistance. Compare aid notes, ages, prices, dates, and registration links before confirming details with the provider.

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Showing camps where financial aid is marked in Bay Camps data. Last updated May 2026.

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Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA — Nature Camp

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

JCCSF Summer Camp

60+ camp options including STEAM, sports, dance, and arts for grades K-10 with 1-3 week sessions.

Ages
5-15
Location
San Francisco
Dates
June – August
Price
$450–$600/week

Aid note: 10% discount for JCCSF members; scholarships available

Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

East Bay Regional Parks — Park'n It Day Camp

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

Camp SOAR — City of Belmont

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🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

KIDS for the BAY — Summer Camp

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🎭 Arts, Music & Performance

Young People's Chamber Orchestra (YPCO) — Berkeley

Summer string orchestra season for typical ages 5-18, open to all levels with no audition required.

Ages
5-18
Location
Berkeley
Dates
June 13 – August 8
Price
$300/week

Aid note: Provider confirmed May 16, 2026: $300 summer season; registration open through end of July; all levels welcome; no audition required

Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity

YMCA of Concord — Concord Day Camp

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

Call of the Wild Camps — Cupertino/Los Altos Hills

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

YMCA Silicon Valley — Summer Day Camps

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

Roughing It Day Camp — El Cerrito

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

Coyote Hills Wilderness Camp

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

Mission Peak Nature Camp

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🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

YMCA Camp Jones Gulch

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

Lafayette Recreation — Camp Awesome

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🎭 Arts, Music & Performance

Peninsula Youth Theatre — Theatre in the Park Summer Camps

Award-winning two-week theater camps for ages 6–15 in Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, and Mountain View, where campers act, build sets, and perform original productions.

Ages
6-15
Location
Los Altos, Los Altos Hills +1
Dates
June – August
Price
$473/week

Aid note: $945 for two-week camp (approx. $473/week); $850 for weeks including Juneteenth/July 3rd holidays; scholarships available

Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

Hidden Villa — Summer Farm & Wilderness Camp

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

Millbrae Adventure Summer Camp

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

Deer Hollow Farm — Wilderness Summer Camp

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🎯 Multi-Activity

Marin YMCA Summer Camp

Multi-activity day camp with sports, arts, crafts, swimming, games, field trips, and overnight camping options for TK-8.

Ages
5-14
Location
Novato
Dates
June – August
Price
Contact for pricing

Aid note: Financial assistance available for eligible families

Financial aid listed🎭 Arts, Music & Performance

The Crucible — Youth Summer Camps

Week-long industrial arts camps in blacksmithing, glass, foundry, ceramics, and jewelry for ages 8-18.

Ages
8-18
Location
Oakland
Dates
June – August
Price
$400–$600/week

Aid note: 20% of spots reserved for scholarships

Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

YMCA of East Bay — Camp Loma Mar

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🎯 Multi-Activity

Orinda Parks Recreation — Curiosity Quest Camp

Summer camps featuring theater, STEM, sports, art, coding, and traditional day camp experiences.

Ages
5-14
Location
Orinda
Dates
June – August
Price
$200–$400/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🔬 STEM

BrainVyne — LEGO Robotics & STEAM Summer Camps

LEGO-based STEAM and robotics summer camps for ages 4–18 in Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Mountain View, developed by a LEGO Master Builder and led by credentialed teachers.

Ages
4-18
Location
Palo Alto, Menlo Park +1
Dates
June – August
Price
Contact for pricing

Aid note: Need-based scholarships available; aftercare for extra fee; contact (650) 469-3409 or brainvyne.com for pricing

Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo — Summer Camps

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

Super Kids Camp at Sonoma State

Eight-week campus day camp with art, science, drama, sports, and twice-weekly pool days for ages 5-11.

Ages
5-11
Location
Rohnert Park
Dates
June – July
Price
Contact for pricing

Aid note: Contact for pricing; limited scholarships available

Financial aid listed🔬 STEM

Destination Science

Hands-on STEM summer camps for kids ages 5–11 featuring robotics, engineering, and movie-making themes at Peninsula and South Bay locations.

Ages
5-11
Location
San Bruno, San Mateo +8
Dates
June – August
Price
$409–$554/week

Aid note: Pricing varies by location; early enrollment discounts; sibling and multi-week discounts available; scholarships offered

Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity

Chinatown YMCA — Summer Camp

Inclusive summer day camp with sports, arts, crafts, field trips to parks, museums, beaches, and pools.

Ages
5-12
Location
San Francisco
Dates
June – August
Price
$200–$350/week

Aid note: Extended care included; financial assistance available

Financial aid listed🎭 Arts, Music & Performance

de Young Museum — Art Explorers Camp

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

Ages
5-11
Location
San Francisco
Dates
June – August
Price
$300–$400/week

Aid note: Member discounts; financial aid available

Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

Golden Gate Park Nature Camp

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💻 Coding & Tech

PresidioGo Coding & Tech Camp

Technology and coding camp in the Presidio with game development, app creation, and robotics for ages 8-14.

Ages
8-14
Location
San Francisco
Dates
June – August
Price
$400–$550/week

Aid note: Financial assistance available; scholarship consideration

Financial aid listed🎭 Arts, Music & Performance

Randall Museum — Summer Day Camps

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

SF Rec & Parks — Camp Silver Tree

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🎭 Arts, Music & Performance

SFAI Young Artist Program Summer

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

Ages
13-18
Location
San Francisco
Dates
June – July
Price
$600–$900/week

Aid note: 4-week intensive program; scholarships available

Financial aid listed🎭 Arts, Music & Performance

SFArtsED Summer Camp

Multi-arts camp for ages 6-14 with music, dance, theater, visual arts, and creative workshops.

Ages
6-14
Location
San Francisco
Dates
June – August
Price
$400–$500/week

Aid note: Nearly 20% receive scholarships

Financial aid listed🎭 Arts, Music & Performance

SFMOMA Kids Art Camp

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

Ages
5-10
Location
San Francisco
Dates
June – August
Price
$350–$450/week

Aid note: Membership discounts available

Financial aid listed📚 Academic

Bellarmine Summer Programs — Academic & Enrichment Camps

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

Ages
6-18
Location
San Jose
Dates
June – July
Price
Contact for pricing

Aid note: Pricing varies by program and duration; BUILD Program (no-cost scholarship) for qualifying rising 6th–7th graders; register at bcp.org/summer-program

Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Summer Camps

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🎯 Multi-Activity

San Jose Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

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.

Ages
3-12
Location
San Jose
Dates
June – August
Price
Contact for pricing

Aid note: Camp San Jose Jr.: $35–$137/week (scholarship eligible); Camp San Jose: $263/week (general); free meals included; scholarships available with 75–100% support for eligible families; flexible payment plans

Financial aid listed🏕️ Nature & Outdoor

Camp CuriOdyssey

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🔬 STEM

Camp Integem

Accredited K–12 summer camp for ages 6–18 in San Mateo and Palo Alto blending AI, augmented reality, robotics, coding, and digital art.

Ages
6-18
Location
San Mateo, Foster City +4
Dates
June – August
Price
Contact for pricing

Aid note: Scholarships and early-bird discounts available; extended care until 5pm available

Financial aid listed🎯 Multi-Activity

Peninsula Family YMCA Summer Camp

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

Sonoma County Family YMCA Summer Camp

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

Sausalito Community Boating Center Sailing Camp

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🔬 STEM

Skyline College — Engineering Makerspace Summer Experience

Hands-on engineering and prototyping camp with Fab Lab experience and entrepreneurial mindset development.

Ages
12-17
Location
South San Francisco
Dates
June – July
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🎯 Multi-Activity

Sunnyvale Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

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 FAQ

Which Bay Area summer camps offer financial aid?

Bay Camps currently lists 100 Bay Area summer camp programs that mention financial aid, scholarships, or other assistance. Availability and eligibility vary by provider.

How do I apply for summer camp scholarships?

Most camps require families to apply directly through the provider, city recreation department, YMCA, school, or nonprofit running the camp. Check the camp profile and registration link for current forms, deadlines, and eligibility rules.

Do city-run summer camps offer financial aid?

Some city-run recreation camps list scholarships, resident assistance, or flexible payment options. Confirm details with the city because amounts, residency rules, and deadlines can change each season.

Are these camps free?

Not necessarily. This page includes camps that mention financial aid or scholarships. Some may offer partial aid, need-based discounts, payment plans, or limited scholarship seats rather than free enrollment.

When should families check financial aid availability?

Check as early as possible. Scholarship funds and lower-cost camp seats can run out before summer starts, and some providers require approval before registration is complete.