Overnight Summer Camps Near San Francisco, CA

Camp Okizu offers in-person sleep-away summer sessions, Family Camp weekends, a Bereaved Teen Program, Teens-N-Twenties weekends, and family one-day picnic events. The organization provides medically supervised, residential camp programs for...

Jay Nolan Summer Camp is a sleepaway summer camp that describes itself as California’s most inclusive sleepaway summer camp. The camp is welcoming campers for the Summer 2026 season from July 26–31st. • Schedule: Summer 2026 session runs July...

Expedition Backpacking – California Expedition Camp focuses on backpacking, hiking, and camping, with campers cooking meals on backcountry stoves and managing their own gear. Participants practice backcountry cooking, using water treatment systems...

Expedition Multi-Sport – Sly Park offers a weeklong multi-sport expedition camp where campers take part in white water rafting, Stand Up Paddleboarding, mountain biking, camping, teambuilding, paddling, rock climbing, hiking, and kayaking. Campers...

Expedition Paddlesports is a one-week camp where campers spend every day on the water and every night camping under the stars. The program includes kayaking, whitewater rafting, stand up paddleboarding, teambuilding, and camping. Campers practice...

The Athenian Summer Program includes activities such as swim lessons and field trips. The program also offers Summer Affinity Camps called Queer Counselors in Training (Q.CIT) and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Camp (BIPOC). • Ages: 11–18...

Koinonia Kids Camp includes a wide range of activities such as games, chapel times, worship, small group discussions, team games, a ropes course, laser tag, pool time, archery, a giant slide, field games, crafts, volleyball, basketball, hiking,...

Young Actors’ Theatre Camp offers a range of programs that include an Audition Intensive Weekend Camp, DRAG Weekend Camp, Dungeons & Dragons Weekend Camp, Writers' Retreat Weekend Camp, Summer Camp, Winter Film Camp, and 1-Day Workshops. The 1-Day...

URJ Camp Newman offers a wide range of activities, including get-to-know-you games, Shabbat song sessions and t’fillah, Israeli dance, and a Talent Show with camp songs. Families and campers can take part in yoga classes, a self-guided Star Hike, a...

Girls United Camp includes a wide range of activities such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, swimming, belly-flopping, water polo, slip-n-slide, ping pong, foosball, carpet ball, gaga ball, nine square in the air, horseshoes, campfires, capture the...

Outward Bound California offers outdoor programs where students backpack, rock climb, and tackle a challenge course. Programs include high and low ropes and other challenge course experiences, single-day rock climbing programs in Joshua Tree,...

Camp Chrysalis, a small overnight nature camp, was founded in 1982 by two Berkeley educators and has developed a distinctive approach to environmental education, offering children rich experiences that combine recreation, learning, and personal...

Camp Ramah in Northern California offers an overnight camp experience that includes specialty programming in ocean exploration, performing arts, and adventure sports. The program also includes sports majors through the Ramah Sports Academy track,...

Vida Verde Nature Education Overnight Environmental Education Program is a 3-day overnight program where students take a long hike in the Redwood Forest, participate in a Night Hike, and spend time at a Farm & Goat program. The program also includes...

Farm Camp offers a traditional summer camp experience on a real working farm. Campers play an integral role in caring for the animals and garden, with a focus on environmental sustainability. The camp is located in the coastal redwoods of Sonoma...

Camp Ramah in Northern California offers a variety of activities including ocean exploration, performing arts, and adventure sports. The camp is located along the beautiful shores of Monterey Bay, California, providing a scenic backdrop for its...

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...

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...