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.
- Petaluma's ultimate Jewish summer camp! Program includes trips, swimming, sports, art, science, cooking, specialists and special activities, all infused with an atmosphere of Jewish pride. Special pioneers program for Girls ages 11-13. 9-3 daily, June 30-July 11 (including 7/4).
- Camp ChrysalisPfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Berkeley, CA 94703OvernightNatureVerifiedThe Camp Chrysalis Big Sur Session is an ideal introduction to camping outdoors. Sleeping beneath the majestic redwoods, we are embraced by their ecology. We explore the Big Sur River learning about the trees, plants and crayfish. This session is June 13 -20 and costs $1800.
- Camp ChrysalisSierra Buttes and Gold Lake Highway, Berkeley, CA 94703OvernightNatureVerifiedThe Camp Chrysalis Sierra session is an ideal introduction to backpacking as we learn about the trees, flowers and the forces of glaciation that created this region. We hike to beautiful mountain lakes and swim in 11 bodies of water. This session is July 8 - 19 and costs $2200.
- Camp ChrysalisFort Bragg State Park, Berkeley, CA 94703OvernightNatureVerifiedThis session included exploring tidepools, paddling up a river, hiking up a fern canyon to a waterfall and through a forest to Pygmy trees, as well as learning about the plants in this rich coastal environment. This session is June 24 -July 3 and costs $2000.
- Camp FunderblastVarious Marin County Locations, Fairfax, CA 94930OutdoorsUnique SkillsVerifiedVarious Marin locations Monday-Thursday for catch and release fishing. Chartered boat on Fridays. For kids ages 8-14. Come learn about fishing, nature and creating a love for the outdoors. No experience necessary!
- Camp IntegemHall Middle School, Larkspur, CA 94939STEMVerifiedJoin the #1 AI & AR STEM/Art Camp (5-18 yrs): AI, Robotics, AR, coding, arts, animation, game design, exploration & more. ACS WASC accredited, NVIDIA partnered. Thousands of students have joined Camp Integem.
- Cantare Con VivoFirst Presbyterian Church, Oakland, CA 94612Performing ArtsUnique SkillsVerifiedCantare helps children and adolescents find their voice by cultivating safe, supportive, fun, compassionate, and welcoming spaces where they experience the joy of music from diverse traditions through our multicultural curriculum. Our programs for young people bring the power and beauty of choral music to kindergarten through 12th grade students from underserved Oakland neighborhoods.
- Chef-K, Inc.First Presbyterian Church, Petaluma, California 94952CookingVerifiedIf you are looking for something educational AND fun for your students aged 9-13 to do during spring break, Chef-K has just the thing. Whether you have a child interested in cooking or likes to eat, join us. Camp is held daily from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. from April 7-11.
- Center for Community ArtsShadelands Art Center, Walnut Creek, CA 94598Arts and CraftsPerforming ArtsVerifiedCamp Community Arts are held in a supportive environment that uses process-based learning to introduce children to new, arts-based skills. Campers are provided individualized instruction, feedback, and critique as students learn new techniques and expand their artistic repertoire. Students will learn about artists and techniques from around the world for inspiration as they produce their own process-based artworks.
- Sonoma SplashSonoma Splash, Sonoma, CA 95476SportsPoolVerifiedWith swim lessons starting at 3 months to swim camps, a competitive swim team, Splashball, an inflatable AquaPark, and more, the staff at Sonoma Splash work to develop a comprehensive aquatics program for all Sonoma Valley residents. Located at Sonoma Valley High School.
- Connolly Ranch Education CenterNapa, CA 94558Arts and CraftsAnimalsVerifiedOffers discovery-based education emphasizing interaction with nature, providing a curriculum focused on learning experiences that arise from the outdoor environment, engaging activities include eco-art projects, farm animal interaction, hikes, crafts, games, gardening, music, and movement.
- VildaChina Camp State Park, San Rafael, CA 94901NatureLeadershipVerifiedThis Counselor in Training (CIT) program for ages 13-17 serves as an internship in nature education and youth mentoring, offering hands-on experience in wilderness skills, animal tracking, and kayaking, while teaching conflict resolution and inclusion, with benefits like internship credits for those pursuing careers in youth education.
- Crossroads Ranch & DaycarePenngrove, CA 94951AnimalsOutdoorsVerifiedCrossroads Ranch Summer Camp offers a unique experience in a beautiful ranch setting. A perfect blend of outdoor play, horsemanship, with crafts and activities, surrounded by our many farm animal and loving pets.
- Just Dance AcademySan Rafael, San Rafael, CA 94901Performing ArtsVerifiedSummer dance camps and intensives! For children entering 2nd grade and up! Ballet, Jazz, Hip hop, Contemporary dance styles and more! Beginning, Intermediate and advanced 1 week summer programs.
- Dancing Paintbrush StudioDancing Paintbrush Studio, Berkeley, CA 94707Arts and CraftsPerforming ArtsVerifiedHere at Dancing Paintbrush, we demonstrate a variety of methods and ways of making art to nurture artistic development. We also provide lessons on color theory and famous artists in art history, go on field trips, and host special guests to spark the creative process. We wholeheartedly encourage individual exploration of personal themes and interests.
- Soccer Camps InternationalSoccer Camps International, Palo Alto, CA 94306SportsOvernightVerifiedFor over 25 years, we offer the Best Summer Soccer Camps in Europe. Join Prestigious and Popular 2025 Official Elite Soccer Clubs International Summer Soccer Camps, including Soccer Schools and Soccer Academies in England, Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal with Pro Soccer Clubs.
- Fairfax Music CampsSoundwire Studios, Fairfax, CA 94930Performing ArtsVerified
- Flynn Creek CircusRohnert Park, CA 94928CircusFitnessVerifiedWhat could be more fun than learning circus arts from a team of professional performers in a real circus tent? Students will experience the thrills of tumbling, trapeze, aerial arts, juggling, and stagecraft all in a safe and encouraging environment.
- Flynn Creek CircusMartin Luther King Park, Sausalito, CA 94965CircusFitnessVerifiedWhat could be more fun than learning circus arts from a team of professional performers in a real circus tent? Students will experience the thrills of tumbling, trapeze, aerial arts, juggling, and stagecraft all in a safe and encouraging environment.