Run for Fun Camps
Palo Verde Elementary School, 700 Los Altos Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
About
Run for Fun Camps offers activities such as dodgeball, capture the flag, traditional sports, and field games. Campers also take part in hikes, crafts, a specialty craft, and time around a campfire singing and roasting marshmallows, along with playing basketball and tennis.
• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Price: Adventure Day Camp rates: 1 week – Early Registration (until 3/9) $575, Normal Registration (3/10 to 4/13) $600, Late Registration (beyond 4/14) $600; 2 weeks – Early Registration (until 3/9) $1,075, Normal Registration (3/10 to 4/13) $1,125, Late Registration (beyond 4/14) $1,125. Morning (8-8:30am) and Extended Care (2:45-5:30pm) can be purchased at the time of registration for $100 per week, with a drop-in rate of $30 per day. Run for Fun Day Camp rates: 1 week – Early Registration (until 3/9) $530, Normal Registration (3/10 to 4/13) $555, Late Registration (beyond 4/14) $555; 2 weeks – Early Registration (until 3/9) $1000, Normal Registration (3/10 to 4/13) $1,025, Late Registration (beyond 4/14) $1,025. Starting Jan. 1st 2026 a 3% credit card surcharge will be added to all payments made by credit card, which can be avoided by paying with ACH (bank transfer). Refund Policy: Before March 2nd there is a $50 cancellation refund or full credit to another session in Summer ’26; March 3rd – April 30th – 50% refund OR full credit to another Session in Summer ’26; May 1st on – No Refund; Transfer to another Session in Summer ’26.
Run for Fun Camps was founded in 2010. The mission of Run for Fun is to provide creative and engaging play for all youth by getting kids active in an inclusive community centered around outdoor fun. The leadership team includes Coach Alex as Director of After School Programs, Coach Maddie as Summer Camp Director, and Coach Dave as Director of Summer Camps and Founder. Dave is an Assistant Coach for the Los Altos High School Track & Field team, is a former Division 1 student-athlete at Boston University, has held various leadership roles in Camping Services, and is in his 17th year of leading Run for Fun. Run for Fun Camps offers Summer Day Camps in Palo Alto, Overnight Camps on Pinecrest Lake, After School Programs, Holiday Camps, and Parties, including Holiday Camps held at Barron Park Elementary. The Summer Day and Overnight Camp on Pinecrest Lake in California have received accreditation from the American Camp Association. Run for Fun Camps also offers scholarships on a case-by-case basis, a 1-night optional campout, and leadership programs.
Last updated June 17, 2026.
• Ages: 5–12 years old
• Price: Adventure Day Camp rates: 1 week – Early Registration (until 3/9) $575, Normal Registration (3/10 to 4/13) $600, Late Registration (beyond 4/14) $600; 2 weeks – Early Registration (until 3/9) $1,075, Normal Registration (3/10 to 4/13) $1,125, Late Registration (beyond 4/14) $1,125. Morning (8-8:30am) and Extended Care (2:45-5:30pm) can be purchased at the time of registration for $100 per week, with a drop-in rate of $30 per day. Run for Fun Day Camp rates: 1 week – Early Registration (until 3/9) $530, Normal Registration (3/10 to 4/13) $555, Late Registration (beyond 4/14) $555; 2 weeks – Early Registration (until 3/9) $1000, Normal Registration (3/10 to 4/13) $1,025, Late Registration (beyond 4/14) $1,025. Starting Jan. 1st 2026 a 3% credit card surcharge will be added to all payments made by credit card, which can be avoided by paying with ACH (bank transfer). Refund Policy: Before March 2nd there is a $50 cancellation refund or full credit to another session in Summer ’26; March 3rd – April 30th – 50% refund OR full credit to another Session in Summer ’26; May 1st on – No Refund; Transfer to another Session in Summer ’26.
Run for Fun Camps was founded in 2010. The mission of Run for Fun is to provide creative and engaging play for all youth by getting kids active in an inclusive community centered around outdoor fun. The leadership team includes Coach Alex as Director of After School Programs, Coach Maddie as Summer Camp Director, and Coach Dave as Director of Summer Camps and Founder. Dave is an Assistant Coach for the Los Altos High School Track & Field team, is a former Division 1 student-athlete at Boston University, has held various leadership roles in Camping Services, and is in his 17th year of leading Run for Fun. Run for Fun Camps offers Summer Day Camps in Palo Alto, Overnight Camps on Pinecrest Lake, After School Programs, Holiday Camps, and Parties, including Holiday Camps held at Barron Park Elementary. The Summer Day and Overnight Camp on Pinecrest Lake in California have received accreditation from the American Camp Association. Run for Fun Camps also offers scholarships on a case-by-case basis, a 1-night optional campout, and leadership programs.
Last updated June 17, 2026.
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