28 General Camps in Palo Alto 2026

Extended care for campers ages 5-14 featuring field games at the park, additional open swim time, and supervised recreational activities.

777 Embarcadero Road

Afternoon care program for students attending PAUSD summer school, held at Camp EPIC (Palo Verde) and Little Campers (Besse Bolton).

3450 Louis Road

Nature-led outdoor programs featuring garden investigations, earth science detective work, and environmental science games.

Stevens Creek Park

Monthly service learning field trips focused on social-emotional development and environmental stewardship at locations like Save the Bay.

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Designed for grades K-2, this camp sparks curiosity through themed STEM exploration, hands-on problem-solving, and daily sports sessions to build social and physical skills.

50 Embarcadero Road

An all-around summer adventure featuring weekly themes including world cultures, culinary arts, outdoor exploration, and science experiments.

3450 Louis Road

Preschoolers enjoy camp crafts, silly songs, non-contact games, and water play at the Mitchell Park Splash Pad.

3700 Middlefield Road

A free recurring event at the Junior Museum & Zoo exclusively for families with children who have disabilities to meet zoo animals up-close in a non-crowded environment.

Palo Alto, CA 94301

A self-directed summer camp where kids choose from activities like coding, sewing, baking, and robotics. Offers flexible scheduling with daily passes and inclusive meals and snacks.

450 San Antonio Rd

Developed specifically for middle schoolers, featuring longer hikes, sophisticated games, and weekly challenges.

3300 Page Mill Rd

Outdoor games, nature hikes, and cool crafts for older elementary students at Foothills Nature Preserve.

3300 Page Mill Rd

Features age-appropriate activities such as non-contact outdoor games, nature hikes, and cool crafts at Foothills Nature Preserve.

3300 Page Mill Rd

A fun-filled camp for younger children focused on team building, interactive games, science, sports, and creative group projects.

500 E. Meadow Drive

Sophisticated non-contact games, weekly challenges, and adventures developed specifically for middle school aged youth.

3700 Middlefield Rd

Outdoor games, local adventures, scavenger hunts, and crafts for older elementary youth at Mitchell Park.

3700 Middlefield Rd

Campers enjoy non-contact outdoor games, local adventures, scavenger hunts, and cool crafts at Mitchell Park.

3700 Middlefield Rd

PACCC offers Afterschool Kids' Clubs at various locations in Palo Alto, providing recurring care and enrichment for elementary-aged children during the school year and on PAUSD holidays.

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Recurring infant and toddler care programs focused on physical development, health, and a whole-child approach to learning.

Palo Alto, CA 94301

A seamless bridge from school to home located on the elementary school site, offering academic support, SEL curriculum, and daily enrichment activities.

650 Addison Avenue

PACCC's Preschool Centers offer a year-round, recurring program focused on social-emotional, language, and literacy development for young children.

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Hands-on preschool classes designed for children and their parents to explore science and nature together through inquiry and investigation.

Palo Alto, CA 94301

Camp Rinconada is a summer camp program hosted by Palo Alto Swim and Sport at the Rinconada Pool, featuring aquatic activities and summer fun for children.

777 Embarcadero Road

A week-long swim camp for children ages 5–12 (grouped by age and skill level) featuring daily 30-minute swim lessons, recreational swimming, field games, and crafts.

777 Embarcadero Road

After-camp extension providing arts, play, and swimming at Rinconada Park until 6:00 p.m.

1120 Hopkins Ave

A highly flexible, self-directed camp where children choose their own activities including coding, sewing, baking, sports, and stop-motion animation. Lunch and snacks are included in the daily fee.

450 San Antonio Rd

A leadership development program for teens to gain experience as junior counselors while participating in self-directed camp activities.

450 San Antonio Rd

A self-directed summer camp where kids choose from activities like stop-motion animation, coding, sewing, baking, and sports. Lunch and snacks are included in the flexible daily or summer pass options.

450 San Antonio Rd

Kids explore logic, critical thinking, and social skills through a variety of engaging board and strategy games beyond just chess.

505 E Charleston Rd