Summer Camps in Santa Clara 2026

A weekly program consisting of a 20-30 minute lesson followed by practice games and individual coaching to develop critical thinking and sportsmanship.

On-campus afterschool chess club featuring a 20-30 minute lesson followed by practice games and individual coaching at various Bay Area school sites.

Level-specific chess enrichment tracks (Levels 1-5) providing structured curriculum-based learning for beginners through advanced players.

Drop-in weekend and evening chess clubs for all skill levels, featuring group instruction and competitive play.

Advanced weekly chess program for players rated 500-1400 USCF, focusing on higher-level curriculum and competitive practice.

Structured curriculum-based chess tracks organized by skill level, from absolute beginners to advanced players, typically running in 7-8 week blocks.

An inclusive, casual lunchtime program where students can play chess with peers in a no-pressure environment supervised by a qualified instructor.

A casual, inclusive, and no-pressure lunch-time chess program where students can rotate in freely to play with peers and receive guidance from a qualified instructor.

Advanced scholastic chess program for players with USCF ratings between 500-1400. Includes intensive instruction and competitive game pairings.

Weekly drop-in scholastic chess clubs providing instruction and pairings for all levels from beginner to advanced at multiple Bay Area locations.

Bida Fencing Academy offers professional programs led by Olympic coaches for beginners to build confidence, discipline, and athletic foundations in a safe, supportive environment.

2360 El Camino Real

Bida Fencing Academy offers professional programs led by Olympic coaches for beginners to build confidence, discipline, and athletic foundations in a safe, supportive environment.

2360 El Camino Real

Stretching, strength training, rhythmic gymnastics with ribbon, ball, hoop and rope, dance, and basic acrobatics

2342 Walsh Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95051

Build LEGO projects, explore engineering and robotics, and program Spike Prime through guided STEM challenges

969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, CA, 95051

Rotations through basketball, soccer, volleyball, flag football, baseball/softball, badminton, ultimate frisbee, pickleball, swimming, and team relays

500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95053

A leadership development program for teens to assist camp coaches with activities while acquiring mentoring and leadership skills.

Santa Clara, CA 95050

A long-running sports camp at Santa Clara University offering a variety of sporting activities and recreational play for children to develop healthy habits. Includes a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) track for ages 13-17.

Malley Center, Santa Clara University

Hands-on science labs, engineering builds, fine art projects, crafts, fitness, PE, and outdoor play

2655 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, CA, 95051

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.

750 Laurie Avenue

Rising 8th-10th graders build leadership skills by mentoring younger campers, supporting staffers, and participating in team challenges.

750 Laurie Avenue

An adventure where Engineering meets Design, exploring robotics, innovation, painting, sculpting, STEM, digital art, animation, and coding with special guest speakers and field trips.

Santa Clara, CA 95050

A leadership and mentoring program for teens aged 13-17 to assist camp coaches with sports activities, acquire new skills, and help maintain a fun environment for younger campers.

Santa Clara, CA 95050

Campers become Minecraft engineers and architects using Redstone to expand creative abilities while learning how real-world environments inspire in-game biomes.

2655 Homestead Rd

A comprehensive robotics and programming track ranging from basic sequencing for younger children to Python-based sensor and game design for older students.

2655 Homestead Rd

Step into the world of professional digital art and master tools like layers, lighting, and advanced animation principles to create stunning animated shorts and build a creative portfolio.

St. Justin Catholic School

Start by mastering digital citizenship and basic coding skills through sequencing and loops using wooden blocks and QR codes.

2655 Homestead Rd

A hands-on animal adventure where campers explore five biomes—Savannas, Arctic Tundra, Aquatic, Desert, and Rainforest—through immersive experiments like making animal prints and building arctic sun catchers.

2655 Homestead Rd

Harness the power of Python to control sensors and loops while learning game mechanics with LEGO SPIKE Prime.

2655 Homestead Rd

Club SciKidz Silicon Valley STEM summer camps at St. Justin Catholic School in Santa Clara (2655 Homestead Rd) for ages 4-15. Hands-on experiments in Science, Technology, Engineering, Robotics, Games, Filmmaking, and Medicine. Week-long programs June-July 2026.

2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051

An introductory course for young children to learn the logic and basics of computer programming through fun, interactive projects.

Santa Clara University