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

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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🎭 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

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🔬 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🔬 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 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.