Academics
Palo Alto and Pleasanton
Early Learning Institute
AN AMAZING SUMMER WRITING PROGRAM. Every year Emerson Montessori School offers its three Write Now!® courses — camp-like sessions designed to improve students' writing and public presentation skills. Each one-week course features a different genre: Expository Writing (prose forms used in school assignments), Creative Writing (stories, plays, poems), and Presentation Skills ("Posters & PowerPoints" this year). Parents are welcome at the afternoon "Authors' Workshops" and "Speakers' Forums". Emerson: (650) 424-1267 Hacienda: (925) 485-5750
San Jose
Harker Summer Programs
Harker summer programs for preschool - grade 12 children include opportunities for academics, arts, athletics and activities. Taught by exceptional, experienced faculty and staff, our programs offer something for everyone in a safe and supportive environment. Register as soon as possible. (408) 553-5737
Los Altos
Pinewood School Summer Festival of Learning
Pinewood's two- or four-week program offers half-day or full-day options in both academic and enrichment classes designed to meet the needs of a variety of students. Specialized teachers and small academic classes maximize the summer school experience for grades K-8. Our curriculum emphasizes academic achievement as well as participation in the arts, technology and athletics.
Stanford
STANFORD EXPLORE: A Lecture Series on Biomedical Research
Explore biomedical science at Stanford through lectures from Stanford professors and graduate students about diverse topics in biomedical science including bioengineering, neuroscience, immunology and other topics. July 10-28 Registration begins March 1st.
Palo Alto/Bay Area
Summer@Stratford
Stratford infuses its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum into an innovative and enriching summer camp experience. Younger campers engage in hands-on learning projects, while elementary-age students collaborate to tackle real-world problems. At the middle school level, individual subject-based enrichment classes are offered and tailored for each grade level. (650) 493-1151
Arts, Culture, Other Camps
Palo Alto & Cupertino
Camp Integem
Camp Integem is the #1 AR camp for kids and teens (ages 5-18). It is a magical and unique experience for K-12 students to delve into the exciting worlds of AR Coding, AI, STEM, 3D Design, Art, Animation, and Game Design. Teleport into their magical designs to experience the endless possibility. (408) 459-0657
Sunnyvale
City of Sunnyvale
Offering 90+ camps for ages 2-17 featuring traditional, art, dance, sports and STEM camps. Camps begin June 12 and go through Aug. 11. Check out swim lessons and recreation swim at two aquatic facilities with lessons starting in June. (408) 730-7350
Mountain View
Community School of Music and Arts
50+ creative camps for grades K-12! Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Musical Theater, Summer Music Workshops and more! One and two-week sessions; full and half-day enrollment. Financial aid offered. (650) 917-6800 ext. 0
Bay Area
Curiosity Lab
Offering Outdoor Nature Exploration Camps along the magnificent San Mateo Coast. Mornings we are on a trail, exploring tide pools, climbing over boulders or at the beach. Afternoons are play, splash in a creek, build a sand castle, do an art project or just bask in the sun. Ages 5-11. (650) 823-2939
Palo Alto
Dance Connection Palo Alto
Dance, play, and grow this summer at Dance Connection!! Our Summer Dance Camps and Intensives feature all styles of dance for ages 4 - 18! We offer programs for beginners, recreational dancers, teen pre-professionals, and everything in-between. Come learn ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater, hip-hop, acro, contemporary and much more in a fun and focused environment. Our camps include fun themes, snacks, outdoor activities, arts & crafts and tons of FUN! (650) 322-7032
Palo Alto
Medaka no Gakko Camp
Experience the joy and fun of this 3-week day camp (June 19 – July 7) celebrating Japanese-American culture through art, music, crafts, sports, literature, cooking, language, and interactive demonstrations. Campers learn from dedicated teachers providing an enriching, hands-on curriculum. K-6 graders of all backgrounds welcome. medakanogakkopaloalto@gmail.com
Palo Alto
Oshman Family JCC Camps
At J-Camp, we build a spirited community where campers are immersed in joyful camp activities and develop meaningful relationships with others while engaging in individual personal growth. Our exciting day camp offers programming for incoming grades K–10. (650) 223-8622
Palo Alto
Palo Alto School of Chamber Music
The Palo Alto School of Chamber Music offers four one-week-long summer camps the weeks of June 12th, June 17th, July 17th and July 24th. This music camp is open to kids and adults; all ages and all levels of playing. All that's required is a short online video of your playing so that we can assign you to a group with players your age and level. There is a small chamber orchestra for all participants as well as small groups; trios, quartets and quintets. Strings, woodwinds and pianists are all welcome. Every Friday there is an end of the session concert for parents and friends from 1-2:30pm. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity to learn about ensemble playing in a friendly environment! For questions contact Claudia Bloom, director at paloaltoschoolofchambermusic@gmail.com
(650) 766-5084
Bay Area
Riekes Center
Explore all your interests this summer with Riekes Summer Camps! Enrolling now for camps in Nature, Creative Arts, and Fitness. There's something for every camper! For ages 5-18 with locations across the Peninsula. (650) 364-2509
Stanford
Stanford Jazz Workshop
Stanford Jazz Workshop week-long jazz immersion programs for young musicians in middle school (Giant Steps Day Camp, starts July 10), high school (Jazz Camp, starts July 16 or July 23), and adults/advanced teens (Jazz Institute, July 30). All instruments and vocals. On the Stanford campus! (650) 736-0324
Los Altos
Ventana School Summer Camp
Keep your child inspired all summer long! Campers will immerse themselves in engaging experiences with exciting weekly themes that will boost their creative confidence and stimulate their minds! (Epic Experiments, Powerful Performers, Master Chef Junior, Inspirational Artists, and Wonderful Water). Open to students who will have completed K-5th grade by the summer. (650) 948-2121
Athletics
Bay Area
Bald Eagle
The first camp ever approved by The Positive Coaching Alliance for message and Development Zone programming. We offer 4 camps: Non-Traditional MultiSports (TK-5th), Sports Leadership & Field Trips (6th-8th), Basketball Camp (3rd-8th) and Coach In Training (free, 9th-10th). Extended Care 7:30 am - 6 pm. (888) 505-BALD
Atherton
Maccabi Sports Camp
Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp. We welcome campers entering grades 3–11 with programs dedicated to building strong character and Jewish community through sports. (415) 997-8844
Mountain View
Spartans Sports Camp
Spartans Sports Camp offers a wide variety of sports and academic enrichment camps for kids entering grades 1-9. Experienced staff ensures everyone has fun. Daily on-site swimming is offered for all camps. Camps begin June 12th and run weekly through July 28th at Mountain View High School. The camp is run by MVHS coaches and student-athletes and all proceeds benefit the MVHS Athletic Department. Lunch and extended care are available for your convenience. (650) 479-5906
Stanford
Stanford Water Polo Camps
New to water polo or have experience, we have a camp for you. Half day or full day options for boys and girls ages 7 and up. All camps provide fundamental skills, scrimmages and games. Session 1 – June 12-15. Session 2 – June 19-22. (650) 725-9016
