Day Camps for Ages 11-14 in San Diego, CA
San Diego has a real bench of day camps aimed at middle-school kids. The 5 programs below all accept kids in the ages 11-14 window, with the broader cohort serving ages 4-17. These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup before dinner. Popular focus areas in this band include Arts, Outdoor, and Water. Most run during summer and winter, though several offer flexible enrollment windows. Parents in San Diego, CA use YouthCampsBase to skip the Facebook-group hunt and shortlist real options fast.
Children's camp
Keystone South Summer Camp
San Diego, CA
Celebrating seven years of summer camp memories and fun, our team can't wait to work with the coolest campers in San Diego. Ride our wave to a unique and child centered approach to programming, and learn what makes us the "choice" camp for North County San Diego in 2022!!
4.7 stars · 10 reviews
Children's museum
The New Children's Museum
San Diego, CA
Kids explore art, design, and creativity through hands-on exhibits and workshops at this San Diego museum. Daily camps let children experiment with materials, collaborate on projects, and develop creative confidence.
4.5 stars · 3364 reviews
Summer camp organizer
BeHappy Camps San Diego I Summer Camp & Day Camp
San Diego, CA
BeHappy Camps is a premium summer and winter camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 17 with locations in Montreal, Whistler and Banff.
youth-activities
Camp Kroc San Diego
San Diego, CA
Camp Kroc offers an action-packed experience where kids can swim, ice skate, rock climb, and create art—all in one day!. The Salvation Army Kroc Center is a community center with an outdoor pool, full-size gym, wellness center, arts center, day camp, and classes for all ages.
youth-activities
Junior Chef Summer Camp San Diego
San Diego, CA
Do you dream of cooking up a storm like those amazing professional chefs on The Food Network? Our Junior Chef Summer Camp is for you!
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Frequently asked
- How many day camps accept middle-school kids in San Diego, CA?
- YouthCampsBase tracks 5 day camps in San Diego that enroll campers ages 11-14. The full list is shown above, ranked by parent rating and review depth.
- Are these day camps or overnight camps?
- These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup in the afternoon.
- When do day camps for middle-school kids in San Diego run?
- Most camps in San Diego run during summer break, with shorter sessions during spring and winter school breaks. Check each listing for exact dates — many post their session calendar before March.
- How do I shortlist the right camp for my 11-to-14-year-old?
- Start with the top-rated listings on this page, then click through for full descriptions, photos, and contact info. We recommend reaching out 4-8 weeks before your preferred session — the most popular programs in San Diego fill early.
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