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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Sewing machine and hand-sewing projects, fashion illustration, anime drawing, knitting, crochet, and embroidery
1702 Meridian Ave, Unit K, San Jose, CA, 95125
Camp Galileo combines traditional summer camp excitement with a lasting innovative curriculum based in art, STEM & STEAM. For K – 10th graders at locations in the SF Bay Area, Southern California, Chicago, Seattle and Denver.
1101 Strayer Drive
An acclaimed STEAM-based summer program for grades K-8 combining design challenges, individual project building in the Innovator's Studio, and outdoor adventures.
6130 Silberman Drive
Camp Guadalupe nature camp by City of San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services for ages 7-11. Weekly themed sessions with hands-on lessons about botany, health and wellness, cartography, and more at the Guadalupe River Park. Scholarship reservations available at $25/week.
438 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
City of San Jose Camp San Jose summer day camp for ages 5-12 at multiple community centers. Games, sports, arts and crafts, songs, and weekly field trips. Monday-Friday 8am-6pm. Scholarship families $25/week, general $50/week. Flexible payment plans available.
San Jose, CA 95112
City of San Jose Camp San Jose Jr. summer day camp for ages 3-5 at multiple community centers. Combines camp traditions with enrichment and educational activities. Monday-Friday 9am-12pm. Scholarship families $25/week, general $50/week. Available at Almaden, Camden, Evergreen, Willow Glen and other locations.
San Jose, CA 95112
Camp Sofos (formerly Math Enrichment) is a WASC Accredited summer program that fosters critical thinking, collaboration, and lifelong learning in students.
6150 Snell Ave
Comprehensive chess camp for kids at the BAC Office in San Jose, offering skill development for all levels with morning and afternoon half-day blocks.
2050 Concourse Dr #42
Little Champs is your one stop shop for all your after school enrichment activities and variety of summer camps onsite for kids aged 5 to 13.
5178 Moorpark Avenue
Creative camps for young children at the Children's Discovery Museum. STEAM activities, imaginative play, and exhibit exploration.
Games, sports, arts and crafts, songs, fitness activities, enrichment projects, and weekly field trips
3369 Union Ave, San Jose, CA, 95124
Affordable city-run summer camps at San Jose community centers and parks. Sports, arts, swimming, and nature programs.
STEM summer camps with hands-on science experiments, robotics, coding, and engineering. Themed weekly sessions.
Young engineers in grades 4-7 explore mechanical engineering and physics principles like Newton’s Laws of Motion using Keva Planks and engineering kits to complete building challenges.
3800 Blackford Ave
Aspiring veterinarians learn veterinary skills including suturing workshop, heart pump biology, and performing physical exams with real stethoscopes and CPR dogs. Campers also engage in dissections of sheep hearts, crayfish, and owl pellets to study anatomy.
San Jose Christian School, Rossinca Academy, Stratford Preparatory - Blackford Campus
An introduction to AI and machine learning where campers use visual programming tools like Scratch to create their own personalized, intelligent chatbots that can converse and tell jokes.
San Jose, CA 95112
A unique camp combining the high-energy world of K-pop with STEAM skills, where campers build gadgets and solve heroic missions through science, art, and performance.
1301 Doonesbury Dr
Aspiring K-Pop STEM stars and demon hunters will explore sound, rhythm, and performance through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics in this high-energy collaborative adventure.
San Jose Christian School
Young innovators build and program robots using LEGO Education and VEX-plorer kits, tackling challenges like mazes and precision sorting while developing STEM and teamwork skills.
1290 Pedro Street
A hands-on STEM camp for young innovators to explore circuits, robotics, and engineering through projects like Art Bots, LEGO building, and screen-free coding with KIBO robots.
San Jose Christian School
A premier STEM camp for ages 11-13 where curious minds explore anatomy, biology, chemistry, and physics through hands-on projects like frog dissection and renewable energy experiments.
3800 Blackford Ave
At Code Ninjas North San Jose, kids learn to code while building video games. They gain vital skills like problem solving and critical thinking in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Programs include after school, camps, birthday parties, and more
1701 Lundy Ave, Ste 120
A safe and secure environment where children are surrounded by learning opportunities in the Dojo and have the opportunity to unwind.
San Jose, CA 95112
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
Specialized enrichment courses: Public Speaking, Debate, Writing, Reading and Math.
1054 S De Anza Blvd Suite 103
Specialized enrichment courses: Public Speaking, Debate, Writing, Reading and Math.
1054 S De Anza Blvd Suite 103
Specialized enrichment courses: Public Speaking, Debate, Writing, Reading and Math.
1054 S De Anza Blvd Suite 103
Specialized enrichment courses: Public Speaking, Debate, Writing, Reading and Math.
1054 S De Anza Blvd Suite 103
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
Little Champs is your one stop shop for all your after school enrichment activities and variety of summer camps onsite for kids aged 5 to 13.
5178 Moorpark Avenue
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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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