Camps for Teens in the SF Bay Area
Find the best camps for teens in the Bay Area. Explore a variety of programs from adventure to academics, designed to inspire and engage teenagers.
- Cambrian Park Little LeagueSan Jose, CA 95124SportsUnclaimedBaseball camps and training programs for kids aged 4-16, focusing on skill development and player transition from tee-ball and coach pitch to older age groups.
- STart CAMP — offers three projects each week and is designed to engage CAMPers entering grades K-5. In this program, CAMPers rotate in small groups to each of the three multi-medium art projects every day and Body Movement & Games, all five days of the CAMP week. This is a structured environment that offers developmentally appropriate challenges and levels of materials usage for young makers and artists, and is well-suited to the creative needs of these ages.
- Wolf SchoolWeb of Life Field (WOLF) School at Camp Arroyo, Livermore, CA 94550ExplorationOvernightUnclaimedWOLF School’s newest camp! Camp Arroyo is a state-of-the-art, green-built facility featuring some of the latest developments in environmentally-friendly design and features. Located in the hills overlooking the Livermore Valley, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area, Camp Arroyo is the perfect location for California outdoor environmental education.
- Summer camp with games, activities, and summer shows, offering early care and afternoon camp options.
- Brushstrokes StudioBrushstrokes Studio Inc, Berkeley, CA 94710Arts and CraftsDIYUnclaimedWe host creative art projects for kids during all the one day and week-long school breaks Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Upcoming camps on MLK Day, President’s Week, Spring Break, Malcom X Day, Memorial Day and then we begin our Summer Camps!
- Overnight Camp is full of traditional outdoor activities like campfires, hikes, skits and the chance to sleep under the stars. Campers disconnect from technology and distractions of outside life, offering an unforgettable positive experience.
- Camp Cardinal offers engaging daily activities led by experienced counselors, fostering fun and educational experiences for children. Its innovative programming ensures a unique day-camp environment that promotes learning and creativity.
- Carondelet Health Network and Rancho SahuaritaCarondelet High School, Concord, CA 94518Arts and CraftsUnclaimedCamp Carondelet empowers girls through creative learning and outdoor adventures. Participants engage in arts & crafts, baking, science, and swimming, fostering confidence and camaraderie in a supportive environment. Experience growth and fun this summer!
- City of San RamonCentral Park, San Ramon, CA 94583Performing ArtsSportsUnclaimedFlexible full or half day summer program with activities in Visual and Performing Arts, Sports, and Enrichment. Includes field trips, swimming, and skill-building camps.
- Camp CorralYMCA Camp Loma Mar, Loma Mar, CA 94021OutdoorsLeadershipUnclaimedA summer camp for children of wounded, ill, and fallen military service members, offering activities like swimming, ropes courses, rock wall climbing, horseback riding, and traditional camp fun.
- The program involves exploring a 217-acre nature preserve where children can learn about diverse natural environments and wildlife, participate in activities such as fishing, hiking, archery, and field games, engage in studio time creating various types of art, and attend a family open house showcasing their artworks and talents on the last Friday of each week.
- Our Doodle Spark program is inspired by the ‘maker-empowerment’ pedagogy put forward by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and its Project Zero research organization. Weekly themes explore how and why things work through hands-on maker projects. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our Doodle Primo program envisions children as active protagonists of their own learning. We foster experimentation, a sense of wonder and discovery through a weekly inquiry theme.
- Our Doodle Spark program is inspired by the ‘maker-empowerment’ pedagogy put forward by the Harvard Graduate School of Education and its Project Zero research organization. Weekly themes explore how and why things work through hands-on maker projects. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our Doodle Primo program envisions children as active protagonists of their own learning. We foster experimentation, a sense of wonder and discovery through a weekly inquiry theme.
- Hospice Santa CruzBoulder Creek, Boulder Creek, CA 95006Social SkillsOutdoorsUnclaimedA grief support camp for children and teenagers, offering activities to help cope with the loss of a loved one.
- MUSD Extended Learning OpportunitiesMilpitas High School, Boulder Creek, CA 95006OvernightUnclaimedCamp Everytown empowers youth through a four-day residential program that fosters leadership, respect, acceptance, and responsibility. Participants engage in activities that promote empathy, combat bullying, and address social justice, building a supportive community.
- Galileo LearningWest Valley Elementary School, Sunnyvale, CA 94087STEMArts and CraftsUnclaimedOffers hands-on STEAM projects and fun camp traditions for K-10th graders.
- Camp Gan Israel immerses Jewish children in a vibrant summer experience filled with field trips, swimming, sports, and crafts. Participants build self-esteem, learn cooperation, and deepen their appreciation for Jewish traditions in a warm, engaging environment.
- This non-contact camp emphasizes football fundamentals and safety, offering personalized instruction for all positions. Directed by Coach Mark Grieb, it fosters character development while preparing athletes for flag or contact football. Participants receive a camp t-shirt.
- Individual sports clinics including basketball, football, lacrosse, swimming, and tennis led by SHP athletes.
- CAMP GO BeYOND was created to provide a free camp experience where children diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, can have fun in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.