571 camps found • Ages 1–18 • Prices from $50/week
San Jose is the largest city in the Bay Area and home to one of the most diverse summer camp markets in Northern California. As the heart of Silicon Valley, the city naturally produces an outsized number of STEM and technology programs — but the camp scene extends far beyond coding. From the Guadalupe River Park trails to the lush grounds of Kelley Park, San Jose's geography supports a wide variety of outdoor adventure programs alongside the more structured academic camps.
Families in Willow Glen and Rose Garden gravitate toward arts programs at venues like the San Jose Museum of Art and the Children's Discovery Museum near the SAP Center. Almaden Valley parents often look south toward nature-based camps in the Almaden Quicksilver County Park corridor, while Berryessa and North San Jose families have strong access to YMCA and Parks & Recreation programs at the Alviso Environmental Education Center.
San Jose's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services department runs one of the most extensive city camp systems in the Bay Area, with drop-in day camps at neighborhood recreation centers starting as low as $25/week for qualifying families. These programs are the best-kept secret for parents managing a tight summer budget — many fill up in February, so early registration is critical.
On the private side, Camp Galileo runs multiple San Jose sites with its signature project-based learning model targeting ages 4–10. iD Tech has a strong presence at San Jose State University and several private school campuses throughout the city, offering week-long intensives in coding, game design, and AI. Science camps from providers like Mad Science and California STEM offer half-day and full-day options for younger kids (ages 4–8) who aren't ready for a full week of tech immersion.
For sports-minded families, San Jose has strong youth soccer and basketball programs through organizations like Wolves FC and the YMCA Silicon Valley. Gymnastics-focused families will find several well-regarded programs in the Cambrian Park neighborhood. Baseball and softball camps affiliated with the San Jose Giants minor league system run throughout July at Excite Ballpark.
Transportation note: most San Jose camps do not include bus service, so plan for morning drop-off logistics. The city's VTA light rail serves some camp-dense corridors, but the majority of families drive. Register early — the most popular programs open in January and competitive spots are gone by mid-February.
Last updated: 2026-05-03
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Silver Creek Academy's award-winning programs feature differentiated curriculum, credentialed teachers, and individual support that will challenge students and build a strong academic foundation.
5619 Silver Creek Valley Road
We offer: After-School Summer Camp School Break Camps
1711 Branham Lane A1
GrowFit’s game-based approach allows children to gain age-appropriate sports skills and build confidence while having fun. GrowFit offers sports programs and physical education to children four to twelve years of age.
800 Embedded Way
Our group basketball training service is designed to help players develop their ball handling, shot creating, game IQ, teamwork, fitness to develop self confidence.
2650 New Jersey Ave
Hands-on environmental science, art, kayaking, construction, music, bicycling, and outdoor challenges. Plus coding, public speaking and summer bootcamps.
1491 Hope St
GrowFit’s game-based approach allows children to gain age-appropriate sports skills and build confidence while having fun. GrowFit offers sports programs and physical education to children four to twelve years of age.
800 Embedded Way
GrowFit’s game-based approach allows children to gain age-appropriate sports skills and build confidence while having fun. GrowFit offers sports programs and physical education to children four to twelve years of age.
800 Embedded Way
SpikeRight inspires and empowers young volleyball players through competitive, fun learning environments and local league opportunities.
3800 Blackford Ave
A bi-lingual (Chinese and English) after-school program providing homework assistance, transportation services, and advanced math and reading workbooks for students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade.
Ruskin Elementary School
Taste Buds Kitchen summer cooking camps in San Jose for ages 4-17. Half-day camps with different weekly themes including Baking 101, Great American Bake Off, Chocolate Lovers, and All American Road Trip. Teach foundational baking and cooking skills, build kitchen confidence, and make new friends. Counselor-in-training program for ages 10+. Flexible enrollment by week.
1150 Foxworthy Ave, Suite 30, San Jose, CA 95118
TechKnowHow offers fun and enriching Online Fall sessions featuring LEGO® Engineering, Minecraft Adventures, and Coding Classes with Scratch and Python. Small group size for students, ages 5-16.
4280 Partridge Dr.
A technology and STEM focused camp designed specifically to inspire and empower girls.
1718 Andover Lane
Learn to mod Minecraft and create games in Roblox using coding and game design principles.
1718 Andover Lane
TechKnowHow LEGO robotics, Scratch coding, Roblox, and Minecraft camps in the Los Gatos/San Jose area for ages 5-13. Week-long in-person STEM camps including Girls STEAM Camp. Voted Bay Area Parent Best Tech Camp. Prices start at $440/week with early bird and sibling discounts.
San Jose, CA 95124
Weekly specialized art experiences led by teaching artists, offering teens behind-the-scenes museum access, hands-on creative experimentation, and a student exhibition.
San Jose, CA 95112
Bay Team Tennis Academy is a youth and adults tennis training academy, specialized to train and develop players who are looking to excel in their game. We offer comprehensive summer camps and classes.
6384 Leyland Park Dr
Come be part of our dance family! The Dance affair offers a variety of dance and movement based classes for adults, teens, and children including yoga, tap, ballet, acro, and more! Check out our website to find the class that is perfect for you!
850 North Winchester Boulevard
Silver Creek Academy's award-winning programs feature differentiated curriculum, credentialed teachers, and individual support that will challenge students and build a strong academic foundation.
5619 Silver Creek Valley Road
Academic classes, STEM projects, art and music, swimming, sports clinics, theater, speech and debate, enrichment electives
500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, CA, 95129
A summer theater production camp where participants rehearse and perform the classic musical 'The Music Man'.
San Jose, CA 95112
The Music Place San Jose summer camps offer week-long half-day and full-day music experiences for ages 4–14 covering piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, and ensemble music. Multiple San Jose campus locations.
352 South Baywood Avenue
Sports, swimming, games, arts and crafts, STEM projects, and themed weekly activities
800 Embedded Way, San Jose, CA, 95138
Sensory-informed summer day camp for children with special needs, autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences. Week-long half-day or full-day programs with gymnastics, swimming, handwriting, and occupational therapist-designed activities.
336 Race Street, San Jose, CA 95126
Hands-on making, bio-based materials, upcycling builds, Rube Goldberg devices, and environmental engineering with museum access
201 S. Market St., San Jose, CA, 95113
Half-day AMC8 competition prep camp focusing on calculation and word problems. Cupertino De Anza Campus. $299/week, 9am–12pm.
1081 S De Anza Blvd
Half-day AMC8 counting and probability camp. Cupertino De Anza Campus. $299/week, 1pm–4pm.
1081 S De Anza Blvd
Half-day AMC8 geometry camp. Cupertino De Anza Campus. $299/week.
1081 S De Anza Blvd
Full-day AMC8 competition mastery camp covering all major topics. Cupertino De Anza Campus. $598/week, 9am–4pm.
1081 S De Anza Blvd
Half-day AMC8 number theory camp. Cupertino De Anza Campus. $299/week, 9am–12pm.
1081 S De Anza Blvd
Hands-on math and science day camp for Grades 1–2. Full-day program (9am–4pm) at the Cupertino De Anza Campus. $569/week. 10 weekly sessions June–August 2026.
1081 S De Anza Blvd
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Summer camps in San Jose range from free (city recreation programs for qualifying families) to $900/week for specialized STEM intensives. City Parks & Recreation programs run $25–$150/week. Private day camps average $350–$500/week. Half-day programs for younger kids typically run $150–$250/week.
Most San Jose camps open registration in January or February 2026. City recreation programs and popular providers like Camp Galileo and iD Tech sell out by March. If you missed early registration, check back in April for newly added sessions or waitlist openings.
Yes. San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services offers subsidized programs starting at $25/week for income-qualifying families. Several YMCA branches offer sliding-scale pricing. Many camps also offer financial aid — filter by 'financial aid available' on KidPlanr to find them.
Most San Jose summer camps serve ages 4–18, with the largest concentration of programs for ages 6–14. Half-day programs for ages 4–5 are available through city rec centers and some YMCA branches. High school programs (ages 14–18) are primarily STEM and pre-college academies.
STEM and coding camps are the most numerous, reflecting San Jose's tech industry roots. Sports camps (soccer, basketball, gymnastics) and arts programs are also strongly represented. Outdoor/nature camps operating in the Santa Cruz Mountains or Almaden Quicksilver Park are popular with families in south San Jose.
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