Overnight Summer Camps Near San Francisco, CA

Explore top overnight summer camps in the San Francisco Bay area. Bay Area adventures, enriching programs, and outdoor experiences. Find residential camps in the North Bay, East Bay, and Peninsula.
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    Girl Scouts of Northern California
    Fairfax, CA 94930
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    Camp Chrysalis
    Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Berkeley, CA 94703
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    The Camp Chrysalis Big Sur Session is an ideal introduction to camping outdoors. Sleeping beneath the majestic redwoods, we are embraced by their ecology. We explore the Big Sur River learning about the trees, plants and crayfish. This session is June 13 -20 and costs $1800.
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    Camp Chrysalis
    Sierra Buttes and Gold Lake Highway, Berkeley, CA 94703
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    The Camp Chrysalis Sierra session is an ideal introduction to backpacking as we learn about the trees, flowers and the forces of glaciation that created this region. We hike to beautiful mountain lakes and swim in 11 bodies of water. This session is July 8 - 19 and costs $2200.
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    Girl Scouts of Northern California
    Camp Skylark Ranch, Pescadero, CA 94060
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    Escape to Skylark Ranch and reconnect with nature as it embarks on fire recovery. Enjoy archery, art, campfire s’mores, and more! Explore the coastline, savor hearty meals, and relax under the stars. Activities for all—caregivers supervise youth for a tailored experience!
  • Camp Chrysalis
    Fort Bragg State Park, Berkeley, CA 94703
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    This session included exploring tidepools, paddling up a river, hiking up a fern canyon to a waterfall and through a forest to Pygmy trees, as well as learning about the plants in this rich coastal environment. This session is June 24 -July 3 and costs $2000.
  • Camp Funderblast
    Mother Natures Temple, Los Gatos, CA 95033
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    For children ages 12-15. A safe and loving environment where kids thrive; camp, cook, whale watch, explore woodshop and metal working, camp fires, story telling, learning about our environment, and how to show up as your best and brightest in the world!
  • Girl Scouts of Northern California
    Rainbow's End Program Center, San Jose, CA 95132
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    This one-week camp is nestled within San Jose, Rainbow’s End offers an enchanting setting for a simple yet adventurous day camp experience. Surrounded by lush greenery and embracing a serene ambiance, campers delve into a variety of outdoor activities. From engaging nature walks along picturesque trails to imaginative arts and crafts sessions, campers find solace in a peaceful retreat conducive to exploration and creativity. With access to an inviting meadow for outdoor games and ample space for fun-filled group activities, Rainbow’s End fosters a joyful environment where campers discover, learn, and create lasting memories in the heart of nature.
  • Soccer Camps International
    Soccer Camps International, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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    For over 25 years, we offer the Best Summer Soccer Camps in Europe. Join Prestigious and Popular 2025 Official Elite Soccer Clubs International Summer Soccer Camps, including Soccer Schools and Soccer Academies in England, Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal with Pro Soccer Clubs.
  • Mountain Camp Marin
    Farm Camp, Cazadero, CA 95421
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    Farm Camp offers a traditional summer camp experience on a real working farm. We work to create a fun and safe environment that encourages independence while nurturing lasting friendships. At a time when children are increasingly surrounded by smart phones, computers, television, our goal is to get campers outside, actively creating, playing and learning. Your child will be a hands-on, active participant in our farm community, with the freedom to choose their own activities every day.
  • Summer Springboard
    Berkeley, CA 94720
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    Pre-college programs for middle school and high school students. We have over 20 course options to choose from, everything from medicine to engineering and more!
  • Westminster Woods
    Occidental, CA 95465
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    Westminster Woods offers residential summer camps for youth in a nature-rich setting. Camps focus on character growth, spiritual development, and fostering a sense of community. Ages and interests vary, with specialized programs available.
  • Vilda
    Samuel P Taylor State Park, Lagunitas, CA 94938
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    For ages 9-12 in Fairfax and Lagunitas offers an immersive experience in wilderness skills, including an overnight campout to test newly acquired abilities, covering topics like nature awareness, wilderness safety, animal tracking, and fire-making, suitable for both newcomers and those who have previously participated in Vilda programs.
  • Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
    University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720
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    We offer a variety of workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as biomedical research, drug development, pharmacy or nursing. Camps are offered in summer and winter and there are online and in-person options available, including residential camps held at some of the world’s best universities.
  • The Bishop's Ranch
    The Bishop's Ranch, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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    BREAD Camp is a great place to discover community, spirituality and learn more about yourself. Campers spend mornings exploring spirituality through activities, conversation, and small group discussions. Afternoons are filled with fun elective activities including swimming, arts and crafts and hiking. Evenings are filled with games, campfires, compline and a few surprises!
  • Wolf School
    Web of Life Field (WOLF) School at Camp Arroyo, Livermore, CA 94550
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    WOLF School’s newest camp! Camp Arroyo is a state-of-the-art, green-built facility featuring some of the latest developments in environmentally-friendly design and features. Located in the hills overlooking the Livermore Valley, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area, Camp Arroyo is the perfect location for California outdoor environmental education.
  • YMCA of Silicon Valley
    Camp Campbell, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
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    Overnight Camp is full of traditional outdoor activities like campfires, hikes, skits and the chance to sleep under the stars. Campers disconnect from technology and distractions of outside life, offering an unforgettable positive experience.
  • MUSD Extended Learning Opportunities
    Milpitas High School, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
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    Camp Everytown empowers youth through a four-day residential program that fosters leadership, respect, acceptance, and responsibility. Participants engage in activities that promote empathy, combat bullying, and address social justice, building a supportive community.
  • Camp Jam
    Green Music Center, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
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    Day and Overnight programs available. 11-17 yrs of age. Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals and Keys. Form a band and play like a pro by the end of the week on the BIG stage in front of family and friends!
  • Camp Kee Tov Foundation
    Camp Kee Tov, Berkeley, CA 94709
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    Camp Kee Tov continues its tradition of over 50 years of excellence in day-camping with a special ruach (Kee Tov spirit) all its own. With groups for children entering Kindergarten-9th grade, our programming and traditions have inspired thousands of campers from a diverse cross-section of our community, welcoming a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, families and faiths.
  • Camp Krem - Camping Unlimited
    Camp Krem, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
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    Since 1957, we have provided children and adults with developmental disabilities a full program of recreation, education, fun and adventure. We offer Summer Camp and a Year-Round Respite Program and we proudly work with people with all developmental disabilities. At Camp Krem, we nurture independence and self-confidence, encourage responsibility, develop a sense of worth and respect for others, and build lifelong relationships through a warm and friendly atmosphere of planned permissiveness. We strive to open new worlds of discovery, adventure, friendship and learning. Our many wonderful programs also provide parents, families and caregivers with much-needed respite.