Day Camps in San Francisco, CA
Day Camps for Ages 11-14 in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco has a real bench of day camps aimed at middle-school kids. The 7 programs below all accept kids in the ages 11-14 window, with the broader cohort serving ages 3-19. These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup before dinner. Popular focus areas in this band include Outdoor, Stem, and Sports. Most run during summer, though several offer flexible enrollment windows. Parents in San Francisco, CA use YouthCampsBase to skip the Facebook-group hunt and shortlist real options fast.
Preschool
Spire School by Parks Plus Creation
San Francisco, CA
Spire School offers preschool day camp in San Francisco with hands-on learning through play. Kids explore creativity, movement, and social skills in a nurturing environment.
5.0 stars · 12 reviews
Preschool
Scandinavian School
San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian School's San Francisco day camp brings Nordic learning traditions to preschoolers through play-based exploration. Your child develops independence, creativity, and social skills in a nature-connected environment.
4.9 stars · 16 reviews
Youth organization
Youth Leadership Institute
San Francisco, CA
YLI runs day programs in San Francisco where teens develop public speaking, teamwork, and civic engagement skills. Students work on real community projects and build confidence through hands-on leadership training.
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Science & Technology Summer Camps
San Francisco, CA
Your child builds robots, codes games, and runs hands-on experiments at this San Francisco day camp. Half-day and full-day options keep schedules flexible while kids explore STEM through play.
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Sports Summer Camps
San Francisco, CA
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Gator Camp Summer 2026
San Francisco, CA
Gator Camp in San Francisco offers hands-on day programs where kids explore science, nature, and creative projects with college instructors. Campers spend summers learning outdoor skills and building confidence through guided activities.
Elementary school
La Scuola International School | Elementary School Campus
San Francisco, CA
La Scuola's elementary day camp in San Francisco blends academics with hands-on learning across languages, arts, and outdoor exploration. Kids develop confidence and curiosity through small-group instruction and collaborative projects.
Frequently asked
- How many day camps accept middle-school kids in San Francisco, CA?
- YouthCampsBase tracks 7 day camps in San Francisco 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 Francisco run?
- Most camps in San Francisco 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 Francisco fill early.
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