Overnight Summer Camps Near San Francisco, CA

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.

Secluded amongst 100 acres of stunning redwood forest on California’s central coast, Camp Monte Toyon is located just inland from the shores of Monterey Bay and south of Santa Cruz, in Aptos, CA. Situated adjacent to Nisene Marks State Park, Camp Monte Toyon offers miles of hiking trails that include vistas of Monterey Bay from Eagle’s View and rare albino redwoods, nearby Aptos Creek, and an abundance of wildlife.

Since 1971, Camp Putah has been providing an outdoor education experience of a lifetime! Each day, campers bike to a campsite located west of the UC Davis campus on Putah Creek. There, campers partake in activities such as archery, canoeing, hiking, tie-dye, crafts and nature education.

We are an innovative Jewish summer camp located along the beautiful shores of Monterey Bay, California. Camp Ramah in Northern California offers an overnight camp experience that combines the excitement of specialty programming in ocean exploration, performing arts, and adventure sports with the cherished traditions, nurturing environment, and community-building of a traditional Ramah Camp.

Camp SEA Lab is excited to offer 3 fun-filled programs for overnight camp this summer. All programs are packed full of aquatic adventures and cool marine science activities.

Camp St Francis provides a wholesome Catholic setting for boys ages 7 - 13 to experience a meaningful and enjoyable summer with their peers. Following the educational principles of St. John Bosco, the camp provides a home, a playground, a school, and a church for the campers where they can learn about life and faith, while making new friends.

FSUSD 7th grade students engage in a five-day overnight camp focused on maritime careers. They participate in hands-on Marine Firefighting and Personal Survival courses, exploring career paths and developing skills, while earning certificates upon completion.

Fostering the growth and development of youth through the formation of positive relationships with self, others, nature, and God.

Each summer, Cazadero is proud to help budding musicians take their talent to a new level. We help students develop technical ability, music comprehension, confidence, creativity and ensemble performance skill. Because students are engaged in five hours of practice each day, they make rapid progress at camp.

CityTeam Camp MayMac offers a serene retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains, featuring outdoor activities, comfortable cabins, and versatile meeting spaces. It serves as an ideal venue for youth camps, family gatherings, church retreats, and conferences.

Our Resident camp program allows campers to tailor their schedule to meet their individual preferences. For example, if you love sports and staying active you can fill your day with soccer, tennis, football, hiking, and swimming lessons. Or if want to gain horsemanship skills, you can spend most of your day down in the barn learning to ride and care for horses. If you prefer more skill-based activities such as arts and crafts, archery, or riflerly: you will have plenty to keep you busy.

High school students in the Marine and Coastal Science Pre-College Program at UC Davis get to fully immerse themselves in coastal science and research for two weeks while living and studying at the Bodega Marine Laboratory and Reserve.

Kids and teens will find this week long camp filled with adventure, fun, challenge and friendship. Campers are grouped together with other kids and teens their own age and live in a cabin with counselors. In addition to diabetes education , participants enjoy classic camp experiences such as swimming, arts & crafts, sports & games, dance, campfires and more. This program is a great option for participants who are looking for a shorter camp experience closer to the Bay Area. Round trip transportation from San Jose available for an additional fee.

Beautiful camp in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains! 140 beds, pool, dining hall, farm, campfire area, sports and games and a 50' giant swing! Fully accessible camp perfect for youth or adult programs. We provide full food service.

Youth campers (1st – 8th grade) and (9th -12th grade) will participate in a variety of programs, including campfires, swimming, horseback riding, drama, arts and crafts, and adaptive sports. Campers are encouraged to explore new challenges independently with their new friends. Campers will gain a greater understanding and acceptance of their vision loss, leading to increased self -confidence.

Enchanted Hills Napa immerses guests in nature with luxurious glamping accommodations. Families, couples, and corporate groups connect through adventure and relaxation, creating unforgettable memories in the serene beauty of Mount Veeder's hills.

The beautiful setting and open philosophy of Hidden Villa make for an especially memorable experience for children of all ages. The camp is designed to grow with children and adjust to meet their needs, introducing them to wilderness and farm activities, fostering leadership skills and responsibility, and emphasizing respect for the environment and for others.

Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at UC Berkeley! Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the nation's top public universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy UC Berkeley's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!

Our summer jazz immersion programs are held on the beautiful campus of Stanford University. With classrooms, performance venues, food, and dormitories all in close proximity, SJW becomes a self-contained jazz village in which students stay focused on their jazz studies and interact easily and often with our great faculty and artists.

The Maccabi Sports Camp experience is defined by the overnight camp environment where campers get to develop their sense of self away from home, combined with the warmth and meaning of Jewish community and culture.