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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Sky Kids offers project-based language learning and cultural exchange programs for children in grades K-6, with in-person Mandarin camps in San Francisco and Taipei.
1187 Franklin Street
Unstructured play, outdoor games and sports, arts and crafts, and themed activities in parks
1451 Hampshire St, San Francisco, CA, 94110
At San Francisco Maritime we explore local history through rowing, sailing, and living history adventures!
3500 Van Ness Ave
SFMC is an alternative math enrichment program that focuses on exploration and problem-solving.
1600 Holloway Ave.
Firecracker Math offers small-group and private instruction on extracurricular math topics. We aim to spark children’s interest in math, deepen their knowledge, and further develop their aptitude and talent.
1090 Quintara Street
Camp Mathnasium at Mathnasium of Pacific Heights offers math-centered activities for children in grades K-8 during summer and school holidays, ensuring both fun and educational experience.
3301 Fillmore St
Camp Mathnasium at Mathnasium of Pacific Heights offers math-centered activities for children in grades K-8 during summer and school holidays, ensuring both fun and educational experience.
3301 Fillmore St
Mathnasium of Sunset District San Francisco, your neighborhood math-only learning center. We help kids in grades 1-12 understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them.
2255 Judah
Mathnasium of Sunset District San Francisco, your neighborhood math-only learning center. We help kids in grades 1-12 understand math by teaching the way that makes sense to them.
2255 Judah
Camp Mathnasium at Mathnasium of Pacific Heights offers math-centered activities for children in grades K-8 during summer and school holidays, ensuring both fun and educational experience.
3301 Fillmore St
Campers build motorized LEGO creations like characters and vehicles from Minecraft, then move into Minecraft to build themed projects like roller coasters and farms.
395 Addison Street
Includes themes like 3D Innovation and Design, National Tournament Week, and World Builder. Campers work individually or collaboratively in a private virtual server to build architecture and learn Redstone engineering.
1160 Battery Street
A 3-day introductory overnight experience for younger campers to explore the outdoors, visit the garden, and enjoy campfires.
11000 Pescadero Road
An action-packed 3-day overnight experience designed for younger campers to try out camp activities like gardening, arts & crafts, and swimming.
11000 Pescadero Road
MoonSchool, our musical theatre training program, serves to train young people in musical theatre performance as well as foster enjoyment of this art form in a new generation.
250 Van Ness Avenue
Moonshot Labs offers PK-G5 science after school and camp programs at 40+ schools including Chinese American International School (CAIS), Presidio Knolls School (PKS), Hamlin, San Francisco Day, Children's Day School, SF Friends, etc.
50 Blue Heron Lake Dr
Featuring AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE® National Training Curriculum
35 San Juan Avenue
Movement classes for all ages developing self-esteem, confidence and skill in any dancer.
5841 Geary Boulevard
Movement classes for all ages developing self-esteem, confidence and skill in any dancer.
5841 Geary Boulevard
A three-week intensive where campers act, sing, and dance in preparation for a live performance.
3200 California Street
An introduction to Broadway hits during two-week sessions, culminating in a small showcase performance.
3200 California Street
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
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
A creative dance class blending movement, music, and rhythm to help young children develop coordination and confidence.
351 Shotwell St
An introduction to the basics of ballet focusing on creative learning, rhythm, and musicality for young children.
351 Shotwell St
Technique-focused dance training for students aged 5-6 to engage the individual and ignite the creative process.
351 Shotwell St
A youth dance program offering classes in creative dance, ballet, and contemporary styles to foster coordination, confidence, and the joy of movement.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Students build on existing skills and are introduced to the basics of ballet through creative learning, rhythm, and musicality training.
San Francisco, CA 94102
An immersive online ballet experience focusing on technique, alignment, musicality, and storytelling. Includes instruction in folkloric/character, mime, and repertoire for intermediate dancers.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Perfect for the tween adventurer, featuring daily trips to different Bay Area hotspots with extended hours until 18:00.
3200 California Street
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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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