Day Camps in San Francisco, CA
Day Camps for Ages 3-5 in San Francisco, CA
This is the YouthCampsBase shortlist of day camps for preschoolers in San Francisco, CA. We surface 6 programs serving ages 2-18, ranked by parent ratings and review depth. Popular focus areas in this band include Stem and Sports. These are primarily day camps — drop-off in the morning, pickup before dinner. Most run during summer, though several offer flexible enrollment windows. Each card links to a full listing with photos, contact info, and a direct way to claim the program if you run it.
Preschool
Lone Mountain Children's Center
San Francisco, CA
Lone Mountain Children's Center in San Francisco offers preschool day camp with play-based learning and outdoor exploration. Small groups focus on creativity, social skills, and discovery.
5.0 stars · 2 reviews
Preschool
Little School
San Francisco, CA
Little School in San Francisco offers preschool day camp with play-based learning and outdoor exploration. Your child joins a small community where they build friendships while developing curiosity and confidence.
4.4 stars · 7 reviews
Children's camp
Vision Academy, Program of Good Samaritan FRC
San Francisco, CA
Vision Academy offers hands-on day camp experiences in San Francisco where kids explore robotics, engineering, and problem-solving through FIRST Robotics Competition projects. Your child will build real skills, collaborate with peers, and discover a passion for STEM.
4.1 stars · 7 reviews
youth-activities
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.
Youth Activities
Sports Summer Camps
San Francisco, CA
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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.
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Frequently asked
- How many day camps accept preschoolers in San Francisco, CA?
- YouthCampsBase tracks 6 day camps in San Francisco that enroll campers ages 3-5. 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 preschoolers 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 3-to-5-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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