Overnight Summer Camps Near San Francisco, CA

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.

Thunderbird Ranch provides an unforgettable summer experience for children with an abundance of activities designed to mirror our philosophy and goals while at the same time foster self-esteem and confidence in a safe, warm and caring family environment that concerned parents have come to rely on for 2 generations.

Camp Unalayee has been taking kids on outdoor adventures since 1949. Located in Northern California’s Trinity Alps, we are a non-profit, wilderness summer camp that provides meaningful outdoor experiences for children ages 10-17.

Attention ages 12 - 18 years old: WOLF School is again offering a Beginner‘s Backpacking Camp, which is a 3 day, 2 night & an Advanced Backpacking Camp, which is 4 day, 3 night. Both are backpacking adventures through Point Reyes National Seashore, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Come explore the great outdoors through hiking, exploration, science and nature!

Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a summer camp for social change. We help 12-17 year-olds from all over the country (and even other countries!) make a difference on a cause they care about -- all while having one of the best experiences of their life.

This program is packed full of fun activities with plenty of opportunities to make new friends. With attentive, energetic, and well-trained staff, campers will enjoy participating in all camp has to offer including swimming, archery, canoeing, climbing the rock wall, flying down the zip-line, arts & crafts, guided hikes, campfires, sports, camp-outs, and so much more! Campers will usually become more responsible, confident and capable in the outdoors, all while making memories to last a lifetime!

Camp Loma Mar is the South Bay's oldest and best-known overnight camp, operating year-round on over one hundred acres of pristine mountain land next to Pescadero Creek. With extensive activities ranging from archery to arts and crafts and our zip line, we’re proud to offer the ultimate camping experience since 1914 – but it’s our friendly and professional staff members that elevate Camp Loma Mar to something truly wonderful.

Campers entering 6th grade through post high school (up to age 23) participate in a day or overnight project-based program designed for neurodivergent youth who have social/cognitive support needs such as autism and ADHD. Altitude provides opportunities to build social skills, independence, and self confidence in a natural setting to help prepare your child for the transition to young adulthood and the rest of their lives.

We offer a wide variety of summer camps and strive to provide something in every camper’s wheelhouse. Our programs are broken up into four groups to better assist you and your camper(s) in finding exactly what you're looking for!