Author Archives: ActivityHero
Five Affordable Camps in San Francisco
(Updated on March 28, 2019) It takes a lot of time to find the right camps and they can be really expensive. As a parent myself, I’ve done a lot of camp research and here are my five favorite affordable … Continue reading
On 1970s Message to Parents and feeling fortunate to be a San Francisco Bay Area Parent
Ok, so we could not resist it and simply had to share the image that is going viral today – the 1970s “Message to Parents” by LEGO. Here in San Francisco Bay Area, we are particularly fortunate to have so … Continue reading
2014 Winter Break Camps in the SF Bay Area
Happy Holidays! Are your kids excited about the Winter break yet? Are you ready for schools to be out? These winter camps are open over Christmas Week or New Year’s Week in San Francisco, East Bay, Peninsula and South Bay. >> (Note: … Continue reading
Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving Holiday Camps 2020
Shorter days, crisp, chilly air in the morning, specks of yellow, orange and red all over – yep, Fall is in the air. The Season is upon us, and so are the School holidays. Fear not though! We’ve got you covered with … Continue reading
Summer camp discounts for SF Bay Area
There’s still time to find a great summer camp for your child, before they overdose on TV! Even better, get $50 or more off any of these camps listed below. You’ll find summer camps in San Francisco, East Bay, Peninsula, … Continue reading
Financial Aid for Summer Camp
Summer camps can put a pinch in your budget, but some camps are offering free or reduced fee scholarships for families who need financial assistance. Families can apply for financial assistance by filling out an application form. Camps will review … Continue reading
Meet our Parent Hero!
Meet Elaine, a parent and an entrepreneur from Palo Alto. Elaine is very familiar with summer camp planning and starts the process early January each year. She has been researching summer camps even before her kids, now 8 and 5, … Continue reading
Summer Camps for Girls – Only!
An all-girl summer camp might offer a unique experience for your daughter. We asked some camps why are all-girls camps so great and different and here’s what Aby Ryan, CEO and Founder of Athena Camps, told us: They teach girls … Continue reading
Math Camps – San Francisco Bay Area
Updated May 2023 Math camp can help your child maintain or improve math skills over the summer. Most students lose about two months of mathematical computation skills over the summer months (Cooper, 1996). Recent tests have shown that the covid … Continue reading
Creative Art Camps – San Francisco
Updated April 2019 !! Summer is the perfect time for kids to immerse themselves deeply in art, design and construction. It’s a less structured season and a great opportunity to embrace their creativity. We’ve found an incredible variety camps offering … Continue reading
San Francisco Summer Camps 