Overnight Summer Camps Near San Francisco, CA

Meadowbrook summer camps provide engaging sleepaway and day camp experiences, featuring swimming lessons and tennis instruction led by professionals from the Kim Grant Tennis Academy and Nike Camps, ensuring skill development in a fun, supportive environment.

Mt. Cross is a safe place for campers to explore and learn about their faith. Campers participate in daily large group worship services and small group bible studies. Our curriculum is based on the theology of the ELCA. Campers of all faith traditions or no religious affiliation are welcome.

A grass roots music camp offering classes, workshops and concerts featuring renowned world-class performers and teachers, at the Commonweal Gardens in Bolinas, CA.

By carefully structuring our program and catering to the developmental needs and interests of various age groups, we have programs that can engage your camper from Elementary school to High School. It is comforting to know that you only have to do all that camp research once!

The Pacific Summer High School Institute is a two-week residential pre-college summer program designed for curious high school students to live, learn and grow at one of America’s top universities. During the program, summer institute students will become immersed in cutting-edge topics and issues through learning environments focused on real-world, hands-on experiences in our labs, studios, fields and makerspaces. In short, Pacific Institute students will experience college firsthand.

The Pacific Summer High School Institute is a two-week residential pre-college summer program designed for curious high school students to live, learn and grow at one of America’s top universities. During the program, summer institute students will become immersed in cutting-edge topics and issues through learning environments focused on real-world, hands-on experiences in our labs, studios, fields and makerspaces. In short, Pacific Institute students will experience college firsthand.

Education Unlimited® summer programs held at Stanford University include A+ Summer Achievement Programs, Science and Engineering Camps, Computer Camps, Video Production Camp, High School Actors Workshop, Emerging Writers Institute, and the Public Speaking Institute.

This camp provides Christian education, engaging worship services, and enriching residential camping activities, fostering youth development in a nurturing environment that builds character and instills values for lifelong growth.

Camp inspired activities and Bible lessons provide a week of both fun and faith for children. Highlights include crafts, swimming, singing, hiking, games, and campfire. Sleeping in a tent, cooking over an open fire, exploring endless trails, stomping through the creek while learning about God’s creation - these are some of the highlights of a week at Indian Point with Adventure Camp.

This Christian Camp empowers at-risk and underprivileged children through a transformative summer residential program, fostering personal growth, building confidence, and creating lasting friendships in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Whether we are playing a spirited game of dodgeball or sitting around a campfire singing and roasting marshmallows, our staff will make sure your children are engaged and having the time of their lives.

Camps that offer a variety of experiences, including: swimming; arts and crafts; archery; slingshots; camp outs; campfires; hiking, outdoor education; cabin activities; chapel time and devotions and much more. Through this camp experience campers will have the opportunity to discover the depths of God’s love for them and the wonder of his creation.

Summer Bridge serves a globally diverse community of entering undergraduates in a six-week academic program. Scholars take a full course load, including two academic courses and a mentorship program, to gain early and deep exposure to the rigor and expectations of the #1 public research university.

PALS mission is to create inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging.

Camp St. Andrews is held at 6,000 feet in elevation – the perfect location for a High Sierra summer camp adventure. We pride ourselves on bringing out the beauty in all who attend, creating memories, stories, lifelong friends, wilderness awareness, and the urge to relive it for years to come.

UC Berkeley is renowned for exceptional programs in engineering, computer science, and business, consistently ranking among the top in the world. This public university on a 1,232-acre campus boasts a thriving start-up culture, with many successful tech companies originating from within its entrepreneurial ecosystem. Students learn from renowned professors and researchers, benefit from Silicon Valley’s culture of technology and innovation, and spend time with Bay Area industry leaders from dynamic start-ups and corporate giants.

Get a taste of collegiate life this summer in Silicon Valley! Our coding camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a prestigious university location. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech instructors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!

On this epic California coastal adventure, unlock the mysteries beneath the Pacific’s shimmering surface. Dive into marine science as you paddle through the narrow waterways, immersing yourself in the thriving marshes that encircle this breathtaking landscape. Find rugged cliffs and sweeping vistas in Big Sur State Park, and catch the thrill of conquering the ocean’s waves on a surfboard. At night, share stories under the starry night sky with newfound friends. From the renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, where education meets wonder, to the enchanting Channel Islands, where unparalleled biodiversity awaits discovery, this journey is a science enthusiast’s dream. Engage in conservation and science education programs down the California coast on an adventure that promises exploration, education, and a deep connection to the stunning landscape.

Each summer, we offer a wide array of programming for campers of all ages. Whether sleeping under the stars, exploring quintessential camp activities, or expanding leadership skills, campers leave our programs with lifelong skills, memories and friendships.

The Berkeley Pre-College Scholars: Summer Residential track offers international and domestic high school students the opportunity to live on campus and enjoy the summer at Berkeley. Pre-College Scholars participants will get the opportunity to earn college credit while experiencing university life to the fullest with other students from across the United States and around the world.