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Camp San Jose
San Jose's flagship city day-camp program. Kids rotate through parks across the city for field trips, games, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities each week.
- Ages
- 5–17
- Weeks
- Wks 3–10
- Price
- $257–$290/wk
- Hours
- 8am–6pm
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South Bay / Summer 2026
Summer Camps
A calmer guide to city rec programs, specialty camps, sports academies, arts programs, and STEM weeks across the South Bay. Every listing links back to the operator's registration page.
Links verified Jul 16, 2026
35Programs
11Summer weeks
12City-run options
11Nonprofit options
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San JoseNature
Happy Hollow Summer Camp
Zoo-based day camp with live animal encounters, behind-the-scenes tours, and STEAM activities. Four age bands — Little Critters, Juniors, Cadets, and Counselors-In-Training.
- Ages
- 5–13
- Weeks
- Wks 1–9
- Price
- $316–$395/wk
- Hours
- 9am–4pm (drop-off 8:45)
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YMCA Silicon Valley Day Camps
All-day camp at Y sites across the South Bay. Swimming, sports, arts, and field trips. Financial assistance available through the Y's scholarship program.
- Ages
- 5–14
- Weeks
- Wks 3–11
- Price
- $414/wk
- Hours
- 7am–6pm (hours vary by site)
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Los Altos HillsNature
Hidden Villa Farm & Wilderness Camp
Days on a working organic farm and wilderness preserve in the Los Altos Hills. Kids care for animals, harvest vegetables, explore creek trails, and learn from naturalists. One of the most beloved camp programs in the region — reserve early.
- Ages
- 5–10
- Weeks
- Wks 2–8
- Price
- $692–$865/wk
- Hours
- 9am–3pm
Multi-citySpecialty
Galileo Innovation Camps
Project-based camp where kids design, build, and invent. Each week has a theme — robotics, fashion design, art & tech, outdoor adventure, and more. One of the Bay Area's most popular camp programs.
- Ages
- 5–12
- Weeks
- Wks 3–10
- Price
- $459–$509/wk
- Hours
- 9am–3pm
San JoseSTEM
CAMP at The Tech Interactive
Inaugural STEM camp inside The Tech Interactive — weekly themes, after-hours exhibit access, and an IMAX Dome film each session. Rising grades 3–6.
- Ages
- 8–12
- Weeks
- Wks 2–9
- Price
- $630–$700/wk
- Hours
- 9am–4pm (extended 4–6pm)
San JoseArts
Camp CMT (Children's Musical Theater SJ)
The Bay Area's largest youth musical-theater summer program, no auditions required. Kids rotate through voice, acting, and dance, culminating in a themed final performance.
- Ages
- 4–14
- Weeks
- Wks 1–8
- Price
- $815/wk
- Hours
- Tiny Tots 9am–11:30am · Junior Talents/Rising Stars 9am–3pm
Alviso / Fremont NWRNature
Marsh-In Summer Camp
Free wildlife day camp — a tradition since 1980. Hikes, crafts, and ranger-led presentations on Bay wildlife. Bus transport offered from Alviso for South Bay families.
- Ages
- 6–12
- Weeks
- Wk 8
- Price
- $0/wk
- Hours
- 10am–2pm
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Campbell Day Camp
Campbell Recreation's core summer program at John D. Morgan Park — arts, games, and sports in half-day or full-day formats. Sports and enrichment specialty camps also run under the same catalog.
- Ages
- 3–15
- Weeks
- Wks 2–9
- Price
- $350/wk
- Hours
- Full-day and half-day options
CupertinoGeneral
Cupertino Summer Camps
City of Cupertino's big umbrella camp catalog — culinary, visual art, dance, music, STEM, nature, and sports tracks across 10 weeks.
- Ages
- 3–17
- Weeks
- Wks 1–9
- Price
- Contact for pricing
- Hours
- Varies by camp
CupertinoArts
CYS String Ensembles Day Camp
Week-long string-ensemble camp from the California Youth Symphony. Morning instruction, afternoon ensemble rehearsals, end-of-week concert. All skill levels welcome — no audition.
- Ages
- 7–17
- Weeks
- Wk 8
- Price
- $640/wk
- Hours
- 9am–3pm
CupertinoAcademic
De Anza College Academy
Youth enrichment academy at De Anza College for middle and high schoolers (grades 5–12). Rotating topics — creative writing, chess, Spanish, math, science, computing. Affordable, credible, on a real college campus.
- Ages
- 10–17
- Weeks
- Wks 3–10
- Price
- Contact for pricing
- Hours
- 9am–3pm
Los AltosNature
Redwood Grove Camps (Los Altos)
Nature-based city camps at Redwood Grove Nature Preserve — hikes, animal presentations, archery, gardening, and crafts. Staff ratios 1:6 to 1:8. Age-appropriate sub-programs include Redwood Grove Adventurers.
- Ages
- 5–13
- Weeks
- Wks 3–10
- Price
- $242/wk
- Hours
- Full-day