Financial aid & 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 13 matching camps where financial aid is marked in Bay Camps data. Last updated May 2026.
Multi-activity day camps with sports, arts, science, aquatics, skateboarding for ages 5-13.
Aid note: Scholarships available up to 100% of cost
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
Youth and teen theater camps with acting, voice, movement, and musical theater training for grades 1–12.
Aid note: Partial financial aid scholarships available, early bird discount through Jan 26
Week-long art camps in painting, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture.
Aid note: Sliding scale available
Overnight and day camp programs for girls and gender-expansive youth at scenic Bay Area locations.
Aid note: Multiple locations with varied pricing
Week-long STEM engineering camp for girls entering grades 6-8 with design challenges and lab tours.
Aid note: Scholarships available; CIT positions for high school
Bay science adventure camps exploring wildlife and bay ecology in Tilden Park for ages 5–7.
Aid note: Sliding scale and financial aid available
Hands-on STEM camps featuring astronomy, animal science, and engineering at UC Berkeley's science center.
Aid note: Financial aid awards available at 15%, 45%, 90% off
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
Summer string orchestra season for typical ages 5-18, open to all levels with no audition required.
Aid note: Provider confirmed May 16, 2026: $300 summer season; registration open through end of July; all levels welcome; no audition required
Traditional day camps in nature with hiking, exploration, and outdoor activities at regional parks.
Aid note: Multiple park locations available
Bay Camps currently lists 100 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.