Best STEM programs in San Francisco, CA

STEMful offers School Break Camps for kids ages 3.5-10, blending learning and fun with STEM activities, making friends, and enjoying breaks from school.

Hands-on science camps for kids in grades 1-9, exploring chemistry, physics, math, and cell biology through experiments, demonstrations, and collaborative projects.

The SHC Summer Institute is a series of one-week enrichment courses and sports academies for motivated students and athletes ages 8–14. Instructed by SHC’s talented faculty, staff and coaches, students and athletes explore exciting topics through hands-on learning and field trips and pursue athletic achievement with others that share their interests and abilities.

Participants explore local wildlife and bay ecology through hands-on activities like low tide exploration, nature journaling, birding, canoeing, and nature crafts. Engaging with high-quality equipment, campers enjoy immersive experiences and playtime at the Adventure Playground.

We train Cadets for real missions, learning how to track clues, operatives and suspicious materials via dispatches sent by SpyCamp HQ. All-day Squads of 12 kids get seriously fun training in walkie-talkies, tailing, drops, coding, forensic labs, video & photo surveillance, strategy, teamwork, martial arts, skiing & snowboarding (yes!), and crazy outdoor Games, Treasure Hunts and surprise outings.

We train Cadets for real missions, learning how to track clues, operatives and suspicious materials via dispatches sent by SpyCamp HQ. All-day Squads of 12 kids get seriously fun training in walkie-talkies, tailing, drops, coding, forensic labs, video & photo surveillance, strategy, teamwork, martial arts, skiing & snowboarding (yes!), and crazy outdoor Games, Treasure Hunts and surprise outings.

Integrates STEM with visual and performing arts, targeting new immigrants, children of migrant workers, English language learners, and special education students. Activities include mural painting, hip hop, capoeira, and more.

Children engage in joyful movement and hands-on STEAM activities at summer camp, fostering creativity and collaboration. They explore science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in a fun environment, promoting active learning and personal growth.

Make this summer a fun, enriching experience for your student! Take advantage of a summer at St. Ignatius! For questions regarding curriculum, schedule, attendance, and/or any camp concerns -- please contact SI Summer Office at (415) 731-7500 ext 5274 or [email protected]

Children engage in thrilling science experiments and hands-on activities at camp, exploring electric, kinetic, and magnetic concepts. They ignite curiosity and creativity while developing critical thinking skills in a fun, interactive environment.

STEMful is an inspired environment in San Francisco where children ages 1.5-10 years old “sprout curiosity” in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). We are dedicated to cultivating an urban community that sprouts lifelong curiosity through hands-on, engaging learning experiences in STEAM. We encourage curiosity and resourcefulness, creating a sense of purpose, innovation, and self-expression.

Camp Me! offers a quality, standards based enrichment program for $289 full day or $175 half day, per session. Our pricing reflects our philosophy – to deliver a more affordable quality program, led by highly experienced staff, in a nurturing and engaging environment! Camp Me! features fun, hands-on science activities designed by leading STEM curriculum developers!

STEMful cultivates children's passion for science, technology, engineering, and math through dynamic afterschool enrichment programs, engaging school break camps, and exciting summer camps, fostering a love for learning in a fun and interactive environment.

Offers Brainworks, City Explorers, World Travelers, How to Thrive in Middle School, and Theatre Camp. Activities include educational classes, field trips, and cultural exploration.

Offers programs including Brainworks, City Explorers, and World Travelers. Hands-on STEM activities and exploration of San Francisco.

Full-day summer camp for girls entering 1st-6th grades, focusing on health, sports, science, math, technology, creativity, self-esteem, and relationship building.

Aptos Beacon Center World Tour Summer Camp: This comprehensive 7-week summer program will encourage skill-building, project based learning, social development, and community-building. Youth can choose from a variety of classes that match their interests and curiosity—e.g., DIY arts, STEM, sports and fitness, arts and recreation, college and career exploration, and academic development. We will offer exciting weekly field trips that offer fun and outdoor adventure.

These comprehensive programs will encourage skill-building, project based learning, social development, and community building. Youth will have opportunities to select a combination of academic and enrichment classes such as Writing, College Readiness & Exploration, STEM, Health & Fitness, and DIY Art.

For elementary school students, CYC will offer a summer filled with weekly field trips and hands-on academic activities in the morning involving literacy, math games, and STEAM. Students will also discuss positive change they can related to this year’s theme of nature and ecology.

For elementary school students, CYC will offer a summer filled with weekly field trips and hands-on academic activities in the morning involving literacy, math games, and STEAM. Students will also discuss positive change they can related to this year’s theme of nature and ecology.