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 6 matching camps where financial aid is marked in Bay Camps data. Last updated May 2026.
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
Hands-on STEM summer camps for kids ages 5–11 featuring robotics, engineering, and movie-making themes at Peninsula and South Bay locations.
Aid note: Pricing varies by location; early enrollment discounts; sibling and multi-week discounts available; scholarships offered
Six-week summer program in San Jose for grades 1–12 combining UC-approved academic courses with STEM, arts, sports, and enrichment camps.
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
Musical theater camp with voice, acting, and dance classes culminating in a final performance for family and friends.
Aid note: Multiple session lengths available; scholarships offered
Full-day summer camps for ages 5–13 at San Jose's Happy Hollow Zoo featuring interactive animal encounters, zoo tours, and nature play.
Aid note: $355.50 members / $395 non-members per week; scholarships available for San José residents; 10% member discount
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
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.