289 camps found • Ages 1–19 • Prices from $50/week
San Francisco's summer camp market is shaped by the city's dense geography and distinct neighborhood character. Unlike sprawling South Bay cities, SF camps cluster around a handful of anchor institutions — the Presidio, Golden Gate Park, the Jewish Community Center, the YMCA, and the network of private school campuses that open their grounds to summer programs. This concentration means families can often find multiple strong programs within walking distance, but it also means competition for spots is fierce.
In the Inner Sunset and Richmond Districts, Golden Gate Park becomes a natural hub for outdoor, art, and science programs. The California Academy of Sciences runs summer programs adjacent to the park, and several providers use the park's meadows and tennis courts for sports camps. Parents in the Haight and Cole Valley have easy access to both Golden Gate Park programming and the YMCA at the Panhandle.
The Presidio is arguably the most distinctive camp location in the Bay Area. The Presidio Trust operates programming in the historic buildings, and numerous providers use the trails, meadows, and bay views as a backdrop for outdoor adventure and nature camps. Camp Galileo operates one of its highest-rated sites at the Presidio. Families in Pac Heights, Cow Hollow, and the Marina District tend to anchor their summer around Presidio-area programs.
In Noe Valley and the Castro, JCCSF (Jewish Community Center of San Francisco) runs one of the city's largest and most comprehensive camp programs — open to all families regardless of religious background. JCCSF's camp serves ages 2–15 with full-day options, extended care, and a strong specialization track system. Mission and Bernal Heights families often look to community-based programs through the Mission Neighborhood Resource Center and 826 Valencia's summer writing intensives.
San Francisco Recreation and Parks operates summer camps at facilities citywide, including Camp Mather in the High Sierra — a genuinely unique week-long residential option that's a beloved SF institution and sells out in the city's annual lottery in March.
Pricing in SF skews higher than the rest of the Bay Area, with most private programs running $500–$750/week. Financial aid is more widely available than in many suburban markets — JCCSF and the YMCA both have robust scholarship programs worth applying for by February.
Last updated: 2026-05-03
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Rock Project is a nonprofit music school dedicated to delivering high quality music instruction and collaborative music and art projects for all ages.
450 Harrison St.
Campers learn 3D modeling and printing by creating prototypes, Pokémon characters, and spy gadgets using cutting-edge 3D printers.
Fusion Academy - San Francisco
Campers learn 3D modeling and printing by creating prototypes, Pokémon characters, and spy gadgets using cutting-edge 3D printers.
Fusion Academy - San Francisco
Learn capoeira and maculelê, play instruments, sing in Portuguese, create art, and perform for families
3221 22nd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110
Gymnastics, circus arts, and acrobatics day camps in San Francisco's Mission district. Tumbling, aerial silks, trapeze, and parkour.
Dogpatch Paddle Camps offer outdoor adventures with paddle boarding, kayaking, and beach games for kids ages 7-16 in San Francisco. Small pods ensure personal coaching and a tight crew vibe.
701 Illinois Street
Adventure Camp has been the Bay Area's mobile day camp for 55 years since 1971, offering fun and creative learning experiences for children ages 4-12.
105 Montgomery St
An intensive one-week program where campers aged 10-14 learn to build and train autonomous AI systems using Machine Learning, algorithmic logic, and Python.
San Francisco State University
An intensive one-week program where campers aged 10-14 learn to build and train autonomous AI systems using Machine Learning, algorithmic logic, and Python.
San Francisco State University
The Alliance Française of San Francisco is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our mission is to promote knowledge and appreciation of the French language and Francophone cultures.
1345 Bush Street
An energetic camp where kids try various sports, learning basic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship through competition.
1151 Gorgas Ave
ANTS Sports Explorers camp in San Francisco offers a non-competitive, multi-sport program for kids ages 5-11 with expert coaches and fun themes each week.
75 Sequoia Way
ANTS Sports Explorers camp in San Francisco offers a non-competitive, multi-sport program for kids ages 5-11 with expert coaches and fun themes each week.
201 Alma St
ANTS Sports Explorers camp in San Francisco offers a non-competitive, multi-sport program for kids ages 5-11 with expert coaches and fun themes each week.
75 Sequoia Way
Experience soccer like never before at Arsenal Camps. Train with expert coaches and improve your game this summer.
Nine Studio offers multi-theme after-school programs and art camps throughout the year for children to explore their endless interests. We are an art studio who believe learning should be self-motivated and guided by motivated learners' needs.
1677 Washington Street
Movement classes for all ages developing self-esteem, confidence and skill in any dancer.
5841 Geary Boulevard
A bilingual French-English summer program featuring a diverse curriculum of arts, dance, yoga, theatre, acrobatics, and crafts for children ages 5-11.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Campers explore painting, drawing, and sculpture while also participating in traditional games and explorations of the Presidio.
1151 Gorgas Ave
AAS Mandarin teaches Mandarin language skills, folk songs, calligraphy, brush painting and more!
2101 Taraval Street
Our Spanish Immersion programs are creative, interactive, and fun!
1513 Church St
I offer personalized hands-on art lessons and projects which emphasize creative exploration, conceptual ideas and personal vision. Many of my students have won Scholastic achievement awards in visual arts and have been accepted to top art programs.
1246 Folsom St
Campers learn basketball fundamentals including dribbling, shooting, passing, and teamwork.
1151 Gorgas Ave
Dogpatch Paddle Camps offer outdoor adventures with paddle boarding, kayaking, and beach games for kids ages 7-16 in San Francisco. Small pods ensure personal coaching and a tight crew vibe.
701 Illinois Street
A French-English bilingual summer program featuring dance, yoga, theatre, acrobatics, and crafts, held in a beautiful Mission-style space with a concluding show.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Participants build Pokémon-inspired projects out of LEGO® while learning about STEM concepts and programming with Spike Prime robotics, including training for battle in the LEGO® gym.
4394 26th Street
A hands-on summer camp where participants explore advanced STEM concepts and robotics using the newest LEGO® Spike Prime materials.
4394 26th Street
Nature and science camps at the California Academy of Sciences in Golden Gate Park. Explore the aquarium, planetarium, and rainforest.
Campers explore San Francisco's neighborhoods, history, and creative culture through city-wide adventures, cooking local flavors, and creating art.
333 Dolores Street
Summer day camp at Cathedral School for Boys on Nob Hill. Arts, sports, science, cooking, and adventure field trips.
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San Francisco summer camps typically run $450–$750/week for full-day private programs, higher than the Bay Area average. SF Rec & Parks city programs are $150–$300/week. JCCSF and YMCA offer financial aid. Budget $500/week for planning purposes and explore scholarship programs.
Camp Mather is SF Recreation and Parks' week-long family camp in the Stanislaus National Forest near Yosemite. It's an SF institution with a loyal following. Spots are allocated by lottery each spring — register for the lottery at sfrecpark.org in March. It sells out every year.
Many are. Presidio camps are accessible via the PresidiGo shuttle. JCCSF is served by multiple Muni lines. Golden Gate Park programs are reachable via the N-Judah and 5-Fulton. Check each camp's location and Muni map before registering — SF's transit coverage makes it feasible to avoid driving.
Register by February for the most competitive programs. JCCSF, Camp Galileo Presidio, and SF Rec & Parks city camps all open in January and fill quickly. The Camp Mather lottery typically closes in March. Late registrants can often find spots at smaller providers through April and May.
The Presidio area (Pacific Heights, Marina, Cow Hollow) and Golden Gate Park corridor (Richmond, Sunset, Inner Sunset) have the highest density of programs. SOMA and Mission have strong community-based options. Most camps accept kids citywide regardless of neighborhood.
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