Financial aid & scholarships
Bay Camps currently lists 113 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 65 matching camps where financial aid is marked in Bay Camps data. Last updated May 2026.
Hands-on STEM, arts, cooking, sports, and adventure camps across San Mateo, Menlo Park, and Alviso.
Aid note: Free lunch and snacks included for day campers. Full scholarships for San Jose youth may be available through an SSIG grant.
Neighborhood day camps with swimming, sports, STEM, arts, and field trips for all ages.
Aid note: Sliding scale available; registration online
60+ camp options including STEAM, sports, dance, and arts for grades K-10 with 1-3 week sessions.
Aid note: 10% discount for JCCSF members; scholarships available
Multi-activity day camps with sports, arts, science, aquatics, skateboarding for ages 5-13.
Aid note: Scholarships available up to 100% of cost
STEAM-focused discovery camps in Sausalito for ages 3-8 with creative play, science, nature, and engineering projects.
Aid note: Pricing ranges from $465-$725 depending on age; extended care available until 4pm; limited scholarships available.
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.
Aid note: Resident $400/week (most sessions); Non-Resident $420/week; Week 3 (no Friday) $360/$380; scholarships available
City day camps with outdoor activities, sports, arts, swimming, and field trips for ages 5–13.
Aid note: Scholarships available for low-income residents
One-week theater camps for grades 1-12 with acting, improv, voice, movement, and live performances.
Aid note: Early bird discounts available; limited partial scholarships
Overnight and day camp programs for girls and gender-expansive youth at scenic Bay Area locations.
Aid note: Multiple locations with varied pricing
Multi-activity camps with sports, sailing, rock climbing, skateboarding, and martial arts for ages 5-17.
Aid note: Faculty/staff early registration available
Day camp with 3 on-site days and 2 field trip days, swim lessons, and social skill development.
Aid note: Members $295, non-members $325
Outdoor education at Bothe-Napa Valley State Park with hiking, swimming, nature activities, crafts, games, and one overnight.
Aid note: $350 for Camp Calypso; $100 for the Junior Counselor program. Need-based scholarships are available.
Full summer day camp for ages 6-12 with swimming, field trips to state parks, nature hikes, and traditional camp activities.
Aid note: Membership discounts available
Affordable, ACA-accredited summer day camps at 11+ South Bay locations including Cupertino, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Saratoga, and East Palo Alto.
Aid note: Financial assistance available; contact (408) 351-6400 or ymcasv.org for pricing by location
After-school and summer programs including arts, sports, STEM, and leadership development.
Aid note: Financial aid available
Youth summer camps including swimming, sports, arts, and multi-activity day camps.
Aid note: YMCA membership discounts available
Free for residents, $5/week for non-residents summer camp with sports, arts, science, tech, and outdoor adventures.
Aid note: Free for Danville residents, $5/week for non-residents
An inclusive summer recreation program with one-to-one support for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Aid note: North Bay Regional Center clients may seek purchase-of-service coverage; standard non-NBRC registration is also available.
Fairfield's city recreation catalog offers youth camps, sports, swimming, classes, and other seasonal programs with fee assistance for residents.
Aid note: Program fees vary; Fairfield youth residents may apply for city recreation-fee assistance.
Multi-activity day camp with sports, arts, STEM, and outdoor activities throughout Fremont parks.
Aid note: Financial assistance available for qualifying families
Comprehensive summer day camp with sports, games, arts, and outdoor activities across Hayward parks.
Aid note: Financial assistance available for low-income families
Day camp for grades 1-6 with diverse activities and field trips.
Aid note: Residents $440, non-residents $485; scholarships available
Premier overnight summer camp in redwood forests near La Honda with swimming, archery, hiking, canoeing, and camp traditions.
Aid note: Financial assistance available based on need
Classic day camp with group games, sports, crafts, nature activities, and summer show performances for ages 4-11.
Aid note: Financial aid, scholarships, or other assistance is listed by this provider. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and award amounts directly with the camp.
8-week summer day camp running Monday-Friday at two locations with classic camp activities and field trips.
Aid note: Scholarships up to 50% for eligible residents, max $150/child per year
City-run recreational day camp with themed weeks, crafts, games, and special events for ages 6–11 in Millbrae.
Aid note: Scholarships available; register at rec1.com
Official page describes a free overnight summer camp for children ages 6-18 impacted by a parent's cancer.
Aid note: Needs enrichment from provider page before publishing exact 2026 pricing.
A six-day overnight 4-H camp at Enchanted Hills with nature, hiking, outdoor cooking, crafts, sports, swimming, and campfires.
Aid note: $550 for existing 4-H members or $625 including new-member enrollment; partial scholarships may be available.
Diverse activity camp offering sports, arts, enrichment, and outdoor fun for Newark families.
Aid note: Scholarship program available
Affordable day camp with daily reading, swimming, arts, crafts, games, field trips, and Fun Friday activities.
Aid note: $290/week; financial assistance available upon request
Multi-activity day camp with sports, arts, crafts, swimming, games, field trips, and overnight camping options for TK-8.
Aid note: Financial assistance available for eligible families
Youth roller derby program for ages 12-17 with weekly practices and competitive training in Oakland.
Aid note: Weekly practices; financial aid available
Summer day camp with theater productions, stop-motion animation, and imaginative play for ages 5-10.
Aid note: Scholarships up to 70% available; sells out fast
Arts and cultural camps exploring hip-hop, murals, and screen printing through museum exhibitions.
Aid note: Limited scholarships available; non-refundable after May 1
Montessori-based summer program in Rockridge with arts, nature play, and self-directed learning.
Aid note: Sliding scale available
Week-long industrial arts camps in blacksmithing, glass, foundry, ceramics, and jewelry for ages 8-18.
Aid note: 20% of spots reserved for scholarships
Overnight camp with hiking, swimming, zip lining, rock climbing for grades 2-12 in Santa Cruz Mountains.
Aid note: YMCA member discounts available; oldest camp since 1914
Summer camps featuring theater, STEM, sports, art, coding, and traditional day camp experiences.
Aid note: Financial aid, scholarships, or other assistance is listed by this provider. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and award amounts directly with the camp.
Multi-week city camps for ages 3-12 with eight consecutive weeks of activities, games, and field trips.
Aid note: Scholarship applications available; contact city for pricing
Full-day camp for ages 7-11 with field trips, outdoor play, hikes, swimming, and engaging activities all summer.
Aid note: 10% discount on all week-long camps for early registration
Specialty STEAM, performing arts, and dance camps capturing unique camper interests with fun educational experiences.
Aid note: 10% discount on early registration
A free four-week program combining art, coding, cooking, gardening, sports, music, and financial literacy for K–8.
Aid note: The reviewed provider page describes the program as free.
Eight-week campus day camp with art, science, drama, sports, and twice-weekly pool days for ages 5-11.
Aid note: Contact for pricing; limited scholarships available
Multi-activity summer camps at 11 SF locations with sports, arts, STEM, field trips, cooking, and academics.
Aid note: No child turned away for lack of funds; multiple locations
Multi-media arts and technology camps in Yerba Buena Gardens with hands-on creativity experiences for ages 6-8.
Aid note: Scholarships available; Yerba Buena location
Inclusive summer day camp with sports, arts, crafts, field trips to parks, museums, beaches, and pools.
Aid note: Extended care included; financial assistance available
Science, art, and nature day camps for ages 6-12 featuring hands-on learning and field trip experiences.
Aid note: Provider confirmed May 15, 2026: 2026 camps are full, waitlist available; scholarships available for SF residents
Summer theater camps for elementary, middle, and teen students with sliding scale tuition and scholarships available.
Aid note: Mission Drama $860; Mission Playhouse and Teen Micro-Play Festival $475; sliding scale tuition, scholarships, and financial aid available
Iconic 70+ year old nature-based day camp in Glen Canyon Park with fort building, nature walks, archery, and outdoor skills.
Aid note: SF residents eligible for scholarships
All-sports summer camp at Kezar Stadium in Golden Gate Park offering multi-sport instruction for youth ages 7-10.
Aid note: SF residents eligible for scholarships
Multi-arts camp for ages 6-14 with music, dance, theater, visual arts, and creative workshops.
Aid note: Nearly 20% receive scholarships
Four-week themed art camp for grades 3-5 with sculpture, painting, drawing, and creative projects.
Aid note: Week 1 is $450; each other week is $525. Scholarships available.
Project-based STEM and media arts camp for K-12 youth in underserved communities.
Aid note: Sliding scale available for underserved families
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.
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
Community-based summer camp with athletics, field trips, activities, and healthy snacks for youth.
Aid note: Community-based program; scholarships available
Affordable, high-quality summer day camp for incoming TK through 8th grade at the San Mateo YMCA, with financial assistance available.
Aid note: Financial assistance available; applications in English, Spanish, and Chinese
A weeklong Sonoma County nature-immersion camp centered on outdoor play, curiosity, stewardship, belonging, and community.
Aid note: $450 plus service fee; partial and full scholarships are available, with scholarship recipients asked to contribute at least $50.
A classic outdoor day camp at Howarth Park with canoeing, archery, nature projects, crafts, swimming, and a weekly overnight.
Aid note: Resident and nonresident prices vary; recreation scholarships are available to eligible Santa Rosa residents and school-district families.
A free six-week neighborhood day camp combining academics, arts, sports, recreation, and swimming field trips for grades K-6.
Aid note: Free six-week program. Participants must attend the full session.
Adventure day camps with games, crafts, theme activities, field trips, and swimming for ages 3-12 at Santa Rosa locations.
Aid note: Financial assistance available; registration opens March 1
Multi-program youth center with arts, sports, STEM, and cultural enrichment activities.
Aid note: Financial aid available
A full-day TK–6 camp at Buri Buri Elementary with STEM, field trips, games, and water activities.
Aid note: Fee-based and ELOP options are listed by SSFUSD; the provider links to financial-assistance information.
City of Sunnyvale offers 90+ summer camp options for ages 2–17, including traditional camps, sports, arts, STEM, and water activities.
Aid note: Weekly camps: $127–$925 depending on program; resident/non-resident pricing; $500 scholarships available for Sunnyvale residents; flexible payment plans
Multi-activity camp featuring sports, arts, STEM, and outdoor adventures for Union City youth.
Aid note: Financial assistance available
Traditional day camp with weekly themes including Safari Adventure, Space Exploration, and more, plus swimming.
Aid note: Need-based scholarships covering 30-75% of fees
Bay Camps currently lists 113 Bay Area summer camp programs that mention financial aid, scholarships, or other assistance. Availability and eligibility vary by provider.
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.
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.
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.
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.