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Academics

Cupertino

7EDU Impact Academy
Join 7EDU for an unforgettable volunteer abroad summer camp experience in Costa Rica (G6-12), where you’ll travel overseas, explore the world, make lifelong friendships, and make a meaningful impact in local communities. Alternatively, join our Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp (G6-12) to learn startup & business fundamentals, industry research, problem-solving skills, public speaking skills, and explore business college majors. For younger grades, 7EDU offers Designer Life Simulation Camp (G4-7) and All Day Art Camp (G2-5). On-campus in Cupertino. info@7edu.org. Mention Camp Connection to receive a $50 discount. (408) 216-9109

Palo Alto and Pleasanton

Early Learning Institute
AN AMAZING SUMMER WRITING PROGRAM. Every year, Emerson Montessori School offers its three Write Now!® courses — camp-like sessions designed to improve students’ writing and public presentation skills. Each one-week course features a different genre: Expository Writing (prose forms used in school assignments), Creative Writing (stories, plays, poems), and Presentation Skills (“Debate” this year). Parents are welcome at the afternoon “Authors’ Workshops” and “Speakers’ Forums.” Emerson: (650) 424-1267 Hacienda: (925) 485-5750

San Jose

Harker Summer Programs
Harker summer programs for preschool – grade 12 children include opportunities for academics, arts, athletics and activities. Taught by exceptional, experienced faculty and staff, our programs offer something for everyone in a safe and supportive environment. Register as soon as possible. (408) 553-5737

Menlo Park and Burlingame

Lydian Academy
Lydian invites 6th-12th Neurodiverse learners, 2E students, and those in need of credit remediation or advancement to complete UC-approved courses in our personalized 1:1 setting in as few as 2.5 weeks. Executive Functioning, Personal Finance, and Life Skills electives are popular, in addition to our Design Thinking and Engineering (STEAM) camps and Middle School day camps. (650) 405-1312

Los Altos

Pinewood School Summer Festival of Learning
Pinewood’s two- or four-week program offers half-day or full-day options in both academic and enrichment classes designed to meet the needs of a variety of students. Specialized teachers and small academic classes maximize the summer school experience for grades K-8. Our curriculum emphasizes academic achievement as well as participation in the arts, technology and athletics.

Stanford

STANFORD EXPLORE: A Lecture Series on Biomedical Research
Explore biomedical science at Stanford through lectures from Stanford professors and graduate students about diverse topics in biomedical science including bioengineering, neuroscience, immunology and other topics. July 8-26 Registration begins March 1st. The program is virtual.

Palo Alto/Bay Area

Summer@Stratford
Stratford infuses its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum into an innovative and enriching summer camp experience. Younger campers engage in hands-on learning projects, while elementary-age students collaborate to tackle real-world problems. At the middle school level, individual subject-based enrichment classes are offered and tailored for each grade level. (650) 493-1151

Arts, Culture & Enrichment

Palo Alto and Cupertino

Camp Integem
#1 AI+AR STEM & Art Camp for Ages 5-18. Delve into AI, Holographic AR, coding, Robotics, 3D, game design, STEM, art, animation, Space/Nature Exploration and more. ACS WASC Accredited & NVIDIA-partnered camp. Great instructors, small classes! Since 2018, thousands of students have joined the camp. Use the code PAW24 to save. (408) 459-0657

Menlo Park

Captivating Dance Summer Program
Join us for 5 fun-filled weeks of dance! CDBN’s summer camps are designed for dancers ages 4-12. Email for 12+ intensives. Campers will learn dance techniques in ballet, jazz, tumbling, lyrical, hip-hop, and musical theater. Camps are filled with excitement, games, arts & crafts, weekly performances, and more! (650) 339-0034

Palo Alto

Castilleja Summer Camp for Girls
Casti Camp offers girls entering grades 2-6 a range of age-appropriate activities including athletics, art, science, writing, crafts, cooking, drama and music. Leadership program available for girls entering grades 7-9. (650) 470-7833

Sunnyvale

City of Sunnyvale
Offering 100+ camps for ages 2-17 featuring traditional, visual arts, performing arts, theater, sport and STEM camps. Full and half day options run June 10 through Aug. 9. Check out swim lessons for all levels also starting in June and enjoy recreation swim at our aquatic facilities. (408) 730-7350

Palo Alto

Code for Fun
Code For Fun is a leader in online and in-person coding programs for kids and teens. Our lessons develop critical STEM skills taught through our proprietary curricula, with engaging and effective hands on projects. Discover how our after-school coding programs and coding summer camps, in Palo Alto and online, can unlock a world of innovation and creativity. Weekly camps held during summer, and the rest of the year for ages 5-15. Full and half day camps available, up to 5 days long. (510) 578-8920

Mountain View

Community School of Music and Arts
CSMA summer and school break camps let students explore, create and share the joy of making art and new friends!​ 40+ creative camps for ages 5-15! Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Wearable Art, Digital Art, Musical Theater and more! One and two-week sessions; full and half-day enrollment. Financial aid offered. After Camp available. (650) 917-6800 ext. 0

Los Altos Hills

Hidden Villa
Hidden Villa is a 1,600 acre refuge in Los Altos Hills and home to an organic farm, gardens, beautiful hiking trails, and farm animals. Our Summer Camp program blends nature, farming and social justice, while encouraging a diverse, compassionate, and eco-conscious youth​ community in a fun and age-appropriate environment. (650) 949-8650

Palo Alto

Oshman Family JCC Camps
At J-Camp, we build a spirited community where campers are immersed in joyful camp activities and develop meaningful relationships with others while engaging in individual personal growth. Our exciting day camp offers programming for incoming grades K–10. (650) 223-8622

Menlo Park

Riekes Center
Explore all your interests this summer with Riekes Summer Camps! Enrolling now for camps in Nature, Music, Art, and Digital Media. There’s something for every camper! For ages 5-18 with locations across the Peninsula. (650) 364-2509

Stanford

Stanford Jazz Workshop
Stanford Jazz Workshop week-long jazz immersion programs for young musicians in middle school (Giant Steps Day Camp, starts July 8), High School (Jazz Camp, starts July 14 or July 21), and adults/advanced teens (Jazz Institute, July 28). All instruments and vocals. On the Stanford campus! (650) 736-0324

Los Altos

Ventana School Summer Camp
Keep your child inspired all summer long at Ventana’s Elementary Summer Camp! With engaging week-long themes, campers will immerse themselves in hands-on activities that will boost their creative confidence and stimulate their minds. Join us for one or all of the following weeks: Masterchef Junior, Arts & Crafts, Game Creation, Mad Scientist, Musical Theater and Wonderful Water. Open to students who will have completed K-5th grade by the summer. (650) 948-2121

Athletics

Bay Area

Bald Eagle
The first camp ever approved by “The Positive Coaching Alliance” for message and “Development Zone” programming. We offer 4 camps: Non-Traditional MultiSports (TK-5th), Sports Leadership & Field Trips (6th-8th), Basketball Camp (3rd-8th) and Coach In Training (free, 9th-10th). Extended Care 7:30 am – 6 pm. (888) 505-BALD

Atherton

Maccabi Sports Camp
Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp. We welcome campers entering grades 3–11 with programs dedicated to building strong character and Jewish community through sports. (415) 997-8844

Mountain View

Spartans Sports Camp
Spartans Sports Camp offers a wide variety of sports and academic enrichment camps for kids entering grades 1-9. Experienced staff ensures everyone has fun. Daily on-site swimming is offered for all camps. Camps run weekly from June 10 – August 2 at Mountain View High School. The camp is run by MVHS coaches and student-athletes and all proceeds benefit the MVHS Athletic Department. Lunch and extended care are available. (650) 479-5906

Stanford

Stanford Water Polo Camps
New to water polo or have experience, we have a camp for you. Half day or full day options for boys and girls ages 7 and up. All camps provide fundamental skills, scrimmages and games. Session 1 – June 10-13, 2024; Session 2 – June 17-20, 2024. (650) 725-9016