San Francisco Summer Camps

Awaken Kids’ Creative Forces with Star Wars Crafts

Posted on December 18, 2015 by ActivityHero

Your arts-and-crafts Jedi will love these clever tutorials, instructions, and project ideas we’ve gathered from across the galaxy … er, internet.

By Laura Quaglio

A short time ago in a living room not so far, far away, some very excited children – and, yes, more than a few adults — were breathlessly awaiting the upcoming release of the new Star Wars movie: The Force Awakens.

Let’s face it: Even if you’re not normally huge into Hollywood hype or movie premieres, it’s tough not to be more than a little excited about this latest addition to one of the favorite movie series of all time. While you’re waiting patiently (or not) to see the film, keep your young Jedi Knights, Princesses, and little Ewoks busy with these terrific themed craft projects that we found on the Web.

Visit Matters of Grey: mattersofgrey.com

DIY Star Wars Snowflakes

Whether you’re in PA or CA, there’s no snow right now — so why not create a little of your own? We bring you the “largest collection of [Star Wars] designs and templates on the internet.”

Mattersofgrey.com offers downloadable instructions for snipping out an impressive 33 Star Wars snowflake designs, including recent additions such as the BB-8 and Kylo Ren that were inspired by the new movie, The Force Awakens. Admittedly, they might be a tad tricky for tiny fingers. That’s why we’re also offering you the next kid-friendlier craft …

Visit Kids Activities Blog: kidsactivitiesblog.com

Star Wars Toilet Roll Characters

Who doesn’t love a good toilet-paper-roll art project?! It’s always a bonus when you can use items you have on hand to help kids craft clever creations like these. Kidsactivitiesblog.com offers some easy instructions for creating Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and R2D2 using some acrylics, a glue gun, and those ever-available toilet paper cores! Bonus: After crafting these characters, your kids will have a great time acting out scenes with them, too.

Visit MuddyBoots: muddybootsblog.blogspot.com

Pool Noodle Lightsabers

On the Muddyboots blog, you’ll find complete instructions on how to transform colorful swimming pool noodles into soft, gentle light sabers! This project does require a little help from an adult — namely to slash the pool noodles in half at the project’s start. (You’ll get two sabers out of one noodle.) But older kids will love creating their own handle designs with duct tape and black electrical tape almost as much as they’ll love staging mock battles with them once they’re complete. Spoiler alert: This blog ALSO offers fantastic Star Wars party ideas, including a Death Star piñata and complete instructions for a masterfully executed Commander Fox cake.

Visit Origami Yoda: origamiyoda.com

Origami Yoda

Fans of Tom Angleberger’s bestselling Origami Yoda series will love checking out the complete instructions for folding their own Origami Yoda, Darth Paper, and other favorite characters. Complete instructions are available on Angleberger’s website, along with an invitation for origami “Superfolders” to submit their own Star Wars origami creations for all to see. Additional ideas and instructions are available in the Origami Yoda companion book, Art2D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling. Who knows? These projects just might awaken your child’s inner bookworm, too …

Visit U-Create: u-createcrafts.com

Perler Bead Star Wars Patterns

Does your child have an abundance of both plastic Perler Beads … and a colorful imagination? U-Createcrafts.com has collected a handful of fun patterns to help just such children craft perfect Perler creations of C3PO, R2D2, Princess Leia, and even the Star Wars logo. Once your kiddo completes these classics, you can search Pinterest for additional Perler Bead Star Wars character ideas, or encourage your child to find some photo reference and craft their own original designs.

Find a Star Wars Themed Activity Near You!

Want to channel your child’s forces toward good, not evil? Enroll them in a Star Wars themed camp or activity! Search ActivityHero to find lots of options that aren’t light years away.

Start your search by checking out:

BrainVyne in Atherton, CA
TechKnowHow in Belmont, CA

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Make Wintertime Memories with Your Child

Posted on December 5, 2015 by ActivityHero

Bay Area: December/January spots are going fast. Don’t wait to grab your spot! Here are some great Winter Break Workshops to check out this year:

Techholiday

HOLIDAY WORKSHOP: CREATE YOUR OWN ORNAMENTS
Laser Holiday Ornaments
by TechShop San Jose
Spend the evening with your child creating beautiful holiday ornaments using laser technology. These amazing decorations will warm your hearts and home!

Ages 8 and up
Sessions on December 8th & 18th, 5:30 – 7 pm
Starting at $45/class

CSed
CELEBRATE COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
CSEd Family Festival
by Embark Labs
Fun for the whole family! This FREE one day event. Kids can play games and puzzles that will teach basic concepts of Computer Science. Awaken the inner computer genius in you and your kids!

Ages 5 and up
Held December 13th, 2015, 11 am – 5 pm
Cost: FREE

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ARTS & CRAFTS GALORE!
Winter Workshops
by Color Me Mine San Jose
Kick start your kids’ imaginations with super fun art workshops! Using various art mediums, your child will spend the evening sharpening their creativity, and will come home with certain masterpieces!

Ages 5-13
Held December 11th, 6:15 – 8:15 pm
$35/class

BEST. COOKIES. EVER.
Holiday Cookie Workshop
by Cooking Camp for Tweens & Teens
Come join our long standing tradition! Spend a few hours with your child whipping up gingerbread men, sugar cookies, and more! Take home the delicious treats and share them with the rest of your family. They will surely be impressed!

Ages 10 and up
Held December 22nd, 10 am – 1 pm
$62/class

Mother and child playing with colored paper

ORIGAMI EXTRAVAGANZA!
Family Origami Night
by The Art Beat
Explore the age-old art of paper folding! In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn the basics of Origami. Take home hand-made gifts for the family, or decorate your home for the holiday.

Ages 7 and up
Held December 17th, 6 – 8 pm
$30/class

MM1

LET MOMMY SHOP!
Holiday Crafting Camp
by Ms. Marian’s Dance Garden
Bring your little elves to Ms. Marian’s for some holiday excitement while you do that last minute holiday shopping! They will make ornaments and gifts, and cards, as well as receive quality dance instruction. This is a god-send to the super busy parent!

Ages 5 to 13
Sessions starting December 22nd
From $50/class

NYE

STRESS FREE NEW YEAR!
New Year’s Eve Sleepover
by East Bay Dance Center
Why should grown ups have all the fun on NYE? Your child can bring in the New Year with friends while experiencing many forms of dance, drama, music and art. All the while, parents can enjoy themselves knowing their child is also having a blast!

Ages 5-16
Held December 31st at 7:30 until January 1st at 10 am.
From $135

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Winter Break Camps for the Unique Child

Posted on December 5, 2015 by ActivityHero

San Francisco: Are you searching for an extraordinary camp for an exceptional child?

This winter break, treat your kids to a remarkable, one of a kind camp that they will never forget. Act now, these camps are filling up fast!

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RELEASE YOUR CHILD’S INNER ROCK STAR!
Wintertime Rock Out!
By Rock Band Land
Your little musician can jam like a rock star! During this 4 day camp, they will form a band, write their own song, AND produce and record their music. Foster their musical creativity with this thrilling camp!

Ages 5-13
Sessions starting Dec 28
From $400 /session

KIDS GOING GREEN!
Winter Camp – ENERGIZE!
by Bricks 4 Kidz
This 4 day camp will teach your child about the technologies for renewable energy that could keep their future safe, clean and healthy. Your child will explore the possibilities of sustainable energy that could one day save the world!

Sessions starting December 21
Ages 5-10
From $96 / day

CBSurgery

MY LITTLE SURGEON
Surgery Camp
by Celsius and Beyond
Calling all future doctors and nurses! This intense 3 day camp introduces kids to the world of repairing the human body, from sutures to surgery. At the end of the week, the kids will open their own ER and showcase the life-saving skills they have learned!

December 21-24
Grades 4-6
$380 / session

Imagine

MAGICAL ADVENTURES
Winter Imagination Camp
by The Rabbit Hole Theater Company
This 3 day camp will tap into the magical imagination that is in every child. They will breath life into their very own creative character and go on an adventure that they will remember for years to come!

Ages 4-8
Sessions starting Dec 21
From $250 /session

WEARABLE ART FOR THE BODY AND SOUL!
Jewelry Making Camp
by Dragonfly Designs
Each day begins with an hour of yoga to align the body and focus the mind to open the creative abilities within each child. Then Campers will jump into the world of art & jewelry making, learning the process with which each unique and beautiful piece is created, from beading to copper etching. Each camper can create the perfect holiday gift for their loved ones!

Sessions starting December 21
Ages 5-18
From $85 / day

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Last-Minute Veterans Day Camps for San Francisco

Posted on November 9, 2015 by ActivityHero

Need to find a camp for the kids on Wednesday, November 11, 2015? Here are some options in San Francisco — but don’t wait, the window to register will be closing soon:

Veterans Day Camp – FULL
by The Butterfly Joint
Ages 5-12, $125, Mission neighborhood
“Pencil Holder The woodworker’s will drill various sized holes in their very own hardwood pencil holder. They will also use a Japanese hand plane to shape and smooth their piece along with sand and…”

The World of DNA – FULL
by Bricks 4 Kidz SF
Ages 5-10, $88, Mission neighborhood
“Using LEGO® bricks to construct cool models of DNA spirals, the children will learn complex molecular structures in fun ways while developing teamwork skills…”

Fall Mini Camp
by Wheel Kids Bicycle Club
Ages 6-15, $95, Panhandle
“These one-day camps offer riding opportunities in Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, and ferry rides across the Bay…”

Pirate Camp
by Rabbit Hole Theater Company
Ages 4-7, $100, Mission neighborhood
“Ahoy Campers! Pirate camp is about using our imaginations to create an original world filled with pirates, mermaids and fairies! We will make our own costumes, sets and stories…”

Veterans Day Camp
by Brushstrokes Studios
Ages 8-11, $125, Berkeley
“Veteran’s Day Art Camp is Wednesday November 11th from 9-5 pm. Cost $125, all materials included ($95 if staying till 3 pm). In this all day camp, we will sculpt with clay, paint a self-portrait…”

School Break Animal Camps
by San Francisco SPCA
Grades 1-6, $90, Mission neighborhood
“All animal camps include animal care and behavior learning activities, team projects, games, crafts and hands-on interactions with animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, birds and more.”

Abantey: The Roleplay Workshop
Ages 12-18, $120, Oakland
“Your kids are out of school, but you still have to work! Send them to an Abantey Holiday Program! Abantey is an interactive storytelling game that teaches math, science, critical thinking, and…”

See all the camps & reserve your spot on ActivityHero now >

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San Francisco After School Activities – Fall 2015

Posted on September 15, 2015 by ActivityHero

Great after school classes of all kinds are happening all over the city! Here are a few highlights of what San Francisco has to offer…

Tiny Tigers
Noe Valley
Ages 3 – 6
This Taekwondo class helps you develop your balance, strength and coordination — and focus on courtesy, respect, discipline, and following directions, too.
Free trial!

See schedules

More from Navarrete’s Black Belt Academy

Beginning Hip Hop for Girls
Richmond District
Grades 1 – 5 (girls only)
Learn a variety of classic moves and steps to music with a strong beat. You’ll develop an ability to move with a heightened sensitivity to music, timing, and accent.

See schedules

More from Ms. Marian’s Dance Garden

It’s Yoga, Kids
Presidio
Ages 5 – 8
Explore yoga poses, play cooperative games, and learn breathing and relaxation. Fun and non-competitive. Includes IYK T-shirt and eco-friendly yoga mat.

See schedules

Many SF summer camps still have space — but filling up fast!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by ActivityHero

Updated March 2016

Kids getting bored? No plans for the last few weeks of summer? Check out these great San Francisco camps that still have spots left for July & August sessions. Everything’s filling up fast so register right away.

Technology & Programming Camps

Design and Build Summer Camp
by TechShop SF
926 Howard Street – San Francisco
Design and Build Camp introduces young innovators to software and provides a chance to bring creations to life using TechShop’s laser cutters and 3D printers!
(Sessions available June-Aug)
Ages 8-17, 9:30am-3:30pm (extended care 8:30am-6pm)
Cost $649
See More from TechShop SF

Minecraft Camp
by Camp Edmo
Sherman Elementary, San Francisco
Minecraft is a wonderful tool for unlocking imagination and inspiring kids to build freely. By utilizing the built-in Adventure mode in Minecraft, we will create a story-driven game, designed by kids.
Next Session: June 13-17 and July 5-8
Grades K-4
9am-3pm
Cost $459 Multi-Session & Sibling Discounts available
More from Camp Edmo

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Creative and Performing Arts Camps

Dance Production: Musical Theatre Camp
by Ms. Marian’s Dance Garden
Geary Blvd – Richmond
Learn what it takes to put on a SHOW… your show! Campers will learn performance techniques in singing, dancing, and acting — the Triple Threat — plus production techniques: stage lighting, makeup, costuming, PR/advertising, set design, and choreography. Then create a mini-musical and present it the last day of camp!
Sessions: July 18-22 and Aug 8-12, 2015
Grades 1-8
9am-4pm
$360/week Multi-Session discount available

Modeling Camp
1300 Columbus Ave – North Beach
If you want to “discover the model” in you — this is the place to get started! Modeling Camp invites you to experience the world of modeling and fashion.
Next Session: August 2-5
Ages 11-17
9:30am-4:30pm
$1099/session

Spark Camp – Inside Out
by Camp Doodle
735 Fell St. – Richmond
Drawing from the inspiration of a well-renowned artist, kids will explore nature to create projects.
Next Session: June 27-July 1 and Aug 1-5
Grades 1-5
9am-4pm Multi-Session discount available
$399
More from Camp Doodle

Little Set Designers Camp
by The Rabbit Hole Theater Company
800 Diamond St. – San Francisco
Kids will create a character and spend time building and crafting their magical world; including houses, towns, costumes and collaborate with other campers to build a most wondrous and magical set.
Sessions available Jun-Aug
Ages 4-9
9am-3pm
$400/session

Summer Dance Intensive
by Fei Tian Academy of the Arts California
1950 Page Street – San Francisco
This rigorous and exciting dance program is designed for aspiring dancers to intensify classical Chinese dance training in the fundamentals, flexibility, and techniques.
Next Session: June 6-24 (Sessions available until Aug 5)
Ages 9-18
9am-4pm (extended care available 8am – 6pm)
$1440/session

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Language and Culture Camps

Marineros Summer Camp
by IntegrArte SF
Camp designed for children fluent in Spanish. ‘Maker’ type science activities, outdoor play, and arts activities including storytelling, music and traditional crafts and games will be presented in Spanish.
Next Session: May 30-Jun 3 (Sessions available through July 29)
Grades 1-3, and 4-6
9am-3pm
$360/session – $260 with parent participation

From Brush Strokes To Manga
by NJAHS Discovery Summer Camp
Historic Learning Center at the Presidio of San Francisco
Discover Japanese American culture through a fun, creative and positive promotion of self. Activities focus on a West-meets-East introduction to healthy and emotional well-being.
Next Session: July 5-8 and July 25-29
Grades 1-5
10am-4pm (extended care available from 9am-5pm)
$300/session

Sports Camps

Kids Jiu-Jitsu Summer Camp
by Bay Jiu Jitsu
JapanTown – San Francisco
Both the beginner and advanced child will practice how to fall and roll, self-defense role-play and scenarios, anti-bullying strategies, tournament strategies, and more.
Next Session: Jun 6-10 (Sessions available until Aug 19)
Ages 7-13
9am-3pm (Extended care until 5pm)
$349/session Multi-Session discount available

Summer All-Sports Camp
by Legarza Basketball Camps and Classes
300 Gaven St. – San Francisco
A week of fun with a foil. Ages 7-13. Beginners welcome. Daily warm ups, games, footwork, attacks, fundamentals of defensive actions, and bouting with a partner.
August 8-12
Grades K-8
8:30am-12pm or 4:30pm (Extended care starts at 7:30am)
Starting at $215/session

Adventure Riding Camp
by Wheel Kids Bicycle Club, Inc.
Richmond Clubhouse – San Francisco
Kids will explore the Bay Area on their bikes: learning, discovering and – mostly – having fun! Each session offers different cultural, recreational, and environmental learning opportunities.
Next Session: May 31-Jun 3 (Sessions available through Aug 26)
Ages 9-15
8:30am-4pm (extended care available until 5:30pm)
Starting at $415/session

Camps for Kids who Love to Cook

Posted on June 24, 2015 by ActivityHero

Updated March 2019

If you’ve got a kid who loves spending time in the kitchen, these Bay Area cooking camps are worth checking out. (Frankly, we’re feeling a little jealous that we can’t go, too!) Many still have availability for July and August, but act fast because spots are limited. Browse through them to find sessions and dates that will work for you.

What’s so great about cooking camp?

Teaching littler kids to cook is a great way to expand what they’re willing to eat. It’s an incredible sensory experience — and it also sneaks in lot of other great skills like counting, measuring, observing, and tasting.

For tweens and teens, check out cooking camps that give them the knowledge and skills they need to build healthy, lifelong habits — including smart eating and exercise.

Which San Francisco Bay Area cooking camps should you explore?

A Little Yumminess: Cooking Around the World San Francisco
Dive weekly into some amazing cuisines — and along the way, learn about diverse cultures through the lens of food, tasting and exploring traditional ingredients, and of course doing lots of hands on cooking.

This camp usually fills up early, so act fast and you’ll be happy you did. Kids not only get an incredible culinary and cultural experience, they get great skills too — each week they get knife skills workshop and a cheese-making workshop!

Cooking Camp for Tweens and Teens Palo Alto
Campers will put their trust in the readers of the acclaimed New York Times Cooking section. They’ll create a host of dinner menus around the most popular recipes from previous years. July 11-15.

Operation: Chef! Palo Alto Community Child Care
Campers will learn to cook a complete meal in 4 weeks, including appetizers, main dishes, and desserts. Kids (grades 1-6) will learn to DICE with knife, FLIP food in a pan, and BEAT eggs, all to WHIP up delicious and healthy foods. July 10-Aug 4.

Cooking Around The World Champ Bambini, San Jose
There are many different sessions to choose from at Little Champ’s Learning Center where cultural exploration meets culinary arts! The intention is to present new understandings about cultures and traditions around the world using food as the conduit to get there. The outcome is a new appreciation of food, a celebration of cultural differences, and a desire to see the world!

Camp Edmo’s Incredible Edibles, San Francisco, Oakland and Cupertino
Campers will dig into the science of food by learning when vegetables are in season and how they are grown. Kids will test out recipes and techniques and create their own personal cookbooks!

Bliss Belly Kitchen, Berkeley
Campers learn to source, cook, and eat delicious recipes. Each student will emerge a “tool box” of healthy, delicious recipes that they can replicate at home!

Find Joy in Food, Menlo Park
Their Let’s Make Lunch Camp is focused on fun, healthy and delicious foods that kids will love eating as much as they love making them!

Art and Soul, Palo Alto
At Art and Cooking Around the World combines visual and culinary arts from around the world. Sessions include daily artists and chefs from different world cultures.

More cooking tips for summer

Visit local farmers markets, make a day of visiting the Ferry Terminal and walking the trail along the Bay
Have kids help plan and make meals or snacks they love
Go Berry Picking! You might even have some fruit left over to bake with
Grow some veggies on your balcony or in your yard

See All Cooking Camps + Classes Here

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Camps for Preschoolers!

Posted on May 14, 2015 by ActivityHero

Summer can be a hard time to juggle child-care and activity needs for your kids, especially preschoolers. We’re happy to report that we have found a bunch of great options! Many are open to preschool + elementary age kids. If you’re dreaming of summer weeks with a single drop off point, read on!

Updated March 2019 !

Camp Doodles has a Mill Valley location offering programs from grades K-5. It is available weekly themes, full and part-days.

They are also running their full summer camp program for 4-11 year olds at their original location on Fell Street. It is available weekly themes, full and part-days.

Dancing Through Time Summer Dance Camp at Petits Pas, One week of half-day camp for little dancers!

Adventure Camps, Mobile Camp with 2 Pick up spots including Julius Kahn Park in the Presidio and Midtown Terrace. This mobile day camp uses the Bay Area as their playground. Everyday is different. They love to explore the BayArea’s wonderful parks, playgrounds, and beaches.

8 weeks of Summer Camp Fun at First Discoveries Christian Preschool is offered weekly through the summer for kids of age 2 – 6. Children explore rhythm and movement while learning the fundamental elements of choreography. They will also enjoy arts and crafts projects, story telling, and Musical Theatre.

Camp Edmo has a few sessions for 4 year olds at Rooftop School in Twin Peaks: Aqua Adventure Camp explores ocean life, create beautiful crafts, and experience how water powers our planet. Dino Discovery Camp will lead campers on an adventure to uncover fossils, practice paleontology skills, and play games that help feel what life was like in prehistoric time.
3-2-1 BLAST OFF! Space Explorer Camp takes kids on an intergalactic voyage to understand how humans travel through space, why planets orbit the sun, investigate the surface of Mars, create your own stars and constellations, and even explore the idea of extraterrestrial organisms and interstellar travel.

It’s Yoga, Kids Summer Yoga Camp for 4-12 year olds. Campers stretch their minds and bodies with art, dance, music, nature and yoga with the most talented team of professionals from ABZ Music, ARTifact, Caring Creatives, Children’s Center for Dance, and It’s Yoga, Kids.

GrowFit Camp at Sportsplex’s Summer Break drop-off camp is a perfect blend of supervised play and guided activities for kids ages 4 – 13. Sample activities for children include: soccer, jump house, arts & crafts, basketball, volleyball and tag games.

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Special summer camp discounts end May 3

Posted on May 1, 2015 by ActivityHero

Great discounts on unique camps! There’s something to match every kids’ interests – tech, art, sports, music, cooking and more! Click below to see details and reviews for each camp.

Free sound even better? We’d love to make your day! Enter for a free week of camp at Brainvyne, Explore Science Camp, Camp Marco Polo, or TechKnowHow!

South Bay/Peninsula

Sparkiverse Tech Camp
Sparkineers spend their days switching between activity blocks: tech lab, art lab, outdoor play, group skits, spirit building, carnival, and more! Get $250 off camp until May 3rd.
Palo Alto

Art With Jenny
Kids draw, color, paint, get messy, sculpt and craft. The projects are all very age appropriate and are great for boys AND girls. 10% off camp until May 3rd.
Mountain View

Christina’s Art Adventure Camp
Girls are excited about their own creativity when they experiment in various artistic media, culinary projects, and acting techniques. Sign up for camp for only $275/week.
Palo Alto

Explore! Summer Camps
Learn about the natural world through personal exploration and become responsible stewards of the Earth. Receive 20% now through May 3rd.
Palo Alto

Journeys Across Time
A unique, hands-on, role playing summer camp program that immerses kids into a different place and time each week. Receive $25 off camp until May 3rd. Extended care is always free. Palo Alto

Kidventures Summer Camp
Lots of adventures, outdoor play, nature exploration and fun await your kids. Receive 20% off sessions 2 and 3 of Adventure Camp.
Stanford

Young Outliers
Activities inspire students to experiment to learn and space to invent– shape new ideas and learn without fear. Receive $50 off camp registration.
Palo Alto

Brainvyne
Parents write, “Our boys’ favorite camp! They built great models, and best of all made an animated Lego movie with the iPad. Wonderful.” Receive 10% off until May 3rd. Refer a Friend and save $25. Palo Alto

Embark Labs: Coding Together!
Learn creative problem-solving, critical thinking and leadership skills. Parents write, “This is such a great alternative to the standard summer camp!”. Receive 10% off camp registration. Menlo Park

Wheel Kids Adventure Riding Camp
Kids explore the Bay Area on their bikes! They get excited about cycling adventures and learn how to keep their bikes and themselves in good shape! $50 off until May 3rd.
Palo Alto

East Bay

Mr. D’s Music Club summer camps get kids ages 8–13 movin’, groovin’, singin’, dancing, and laughing. Parents report, “My son had a blast at this camp.” $50-$100 off camps until May 3rd. 15 percent off ongoing classes.
Oakland

Shu Ren International School
For K-8 camp ONLY & limited time – $50 each session if sign up for 2 or more sessions
Berkeley

The Academy of 21st Century Learning. Month-long academic morning programs and week-long afternoon classes. Kids will laugh, learn, experiment, and challenge themselves. Buy 3 get 4th session free! Vacaville

San Francisco & Marin County

Sky Kids International Camp
Fun camps in creative and performing arts, science and nature, plus cultural exchange and Mandarin instruction. Save $100 until May 3rd.
San Francisco

The X Kids Tech Camp
Children as young as four get exposure to Robotics, computer programming, chess and 3D printing. $75 off until May 3rd.
San Francisco

San Francisco Clinical Psychology Camp Seminar-style psychology program for high school students. Small groups foster accessible, fascinating talks on the workings of the mind. Save 20% until May 3rd. San Francisco

Ms. Marian’s Dance Garden
Musical Theater, Fairy Princess Dance and Sewing Camps. Week-long camps for Pre-k up to 8th grade. Save $25 off camp registration ends May 3rd.

Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, focuses on creating, building, and discovering. Makers complete engineering and art projects designed to teach them to innovate & solve problems using science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Save $75 until May 3rd. San Anselmo

Overnight Camps

Wanderers Yosemite Hiking Adventure.
Explore and learn about the natural history of the Giant Sequoia, visit to Hetch Hetchy reservoir with a swim in the pools below spectacular Wapama Falls and hike to the top of Sentinel Dome. $75 off Yosemite camps until June 1st

Camp Natoma
A traditional summer camp located on California’s Central Coast. Parents write “he loved it so much that he begged to go every year.” Outdoor activities including archery, swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, music, team-building and more! Get $25 off when you register by May 3rd.

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Family events in the SF Bay Area for May 2015 – Kite Day, Cinco de Mayo and Fun Runs

Posted on April 23, 2015 by ActivityHero

This May brings more outdoor events to enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Here are the event’s we have marked on our calendar.

Menlo Park’s annual Kite Day
Saturday, May 2, 2015 – Noon to 3:00 pm. Bedwell-Bayfront Park. Bring your own kite or buy a new kite when you get there. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you assemble and fly your kite.

City of Palo Alto May Fête Children’s Parade & Fair, May 2, 2015. Parade begins at 10am, University Avenue. Fair is at Heritage Park from 10am-1pm.

YMCA Summer Camp Fair, Learn about the YMCA’s summer camps while playing camp games, playing in bounce houses and running obstacle courses. Free camp T-shirts. May 2, 1-3 p.m at the El Camino YMCA in Mountain View.

Cinco De Mayo Festiva l, May 2, 10am – 6pm in San Francisco. Valencia Street between 21st and 24th Streets

Children’s Day Festival, May 2, 11am – 4pm Japantown’s Peace Plaza, Buchanan and Post Streets

Healthy Parks, Healthy People, May 2, 2pm – 4pm Presidio of San Francisco, 50 Montgomery at the corner of Lincoln Blvd.

Mother’s Day Concert at Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) Saturday, May 9, 2-3pm in Mountain View. Free!

Sunday Streets, May 10, 11am – 4pm in San Francisco. Valencia Street between McCoppin and 26th Streets

Mother’s Day Kids Run, May 10, 9:45am – 10am in San Francisco. East Beach at Crissy Field

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San Francisco Summer Camps

Awaken Kids’ Creative Forces with Star Wars Crafts

Your arts-and-crafts Jedi will love these clever tutorials, instructions, and project ideas we’ve gathered from across the galaxy … er, internet.

By Laura Quaglio

DIY Star Wars Snowflakes

Star Wars Toilet Roll Characters

Pool Noodle Lightsabers

Origami Yoda

Perler Bead Star Wars Patterns

Find a Star Wars Themed Activity Near You!

Make Wintertime Memories with Your Child

Winter Break Camps for the Unique Child

Last-Minute Veterans Day Camps for San Francisco

See all the camps & reserve your spot on ActivityHero now >

San Francisco After School Activities – Fall 2015

Many SF summer camps still have space — but filling up fast!

Technology & Programming Camps

Creative and Performing Arts Camps

Language and Culture Camps

Sports Camps

Camps for Kids who Love to Cook

What’s so great about cooking camp?

Which San Francisco Bay Area cooking camps should you explore?

More cooking tips for summer

Camps for Preschoolers!

Special summer camp discounts end May 3

South Bay/Peninsula

East Bay

San Francisco & Marin County

Overnight Camps

Family events in the SF Bay Area for May 2015 – Kite Day, Cinco de Mayo and Fun Runs

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