Day Camps for Ages 11-14 in San Jose, CA
San Jose 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 Sports, Stem, and Water. Most run during summer, though several offer flexible enrollment windows. Parents in San Jose, CA use YouthCampsBase to skip the Facebook-group hunt and shortlist real options fast.
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Camp Galileo - SJSU Partnership Camp
San Jose, CA
Looking for an unforgettable summer camp? Camp Galileo offers enriching activities & hands-on learning. We have locations in CA, CO, IL & WA. Sign up today!
5.0 stars · 1 reviews
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Camp Galileo San Jose - Almaden
San Jose, CA
Enroll at Camp Galileo's San Jose summer camp for an exciting summer of innovative STEAM projects, making new friends and traditional camp fun. Enroll today!
4.0 stars · 8 reviews
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Steve & Kate's Camp - San Jose - Berryessa
San Jose, CA
Learn about our Summer Camp in the Berryessa area in San Jose, CA. At Steve & Kate's kids choose minute to minute from our Media Lab, Sewing Salon, Bakery, Sports, Water Games, and more.
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Summer Sports Camp
San Jose, CA
San Jose day camp with structured sports instruction across multiple disciplines. Kids build athletic skills and friendships in a supervised, active environment.
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Baking Summer Camps
San Jose, CA
Sign your kid up for Taste Buds Kitchen's Summer Cooking Camp in San Jose CA. Help them learn and enhance their cooking and baking skills in the Bay Area!
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Frequently asked
- How many day camps accept middle-school kids in San Jose, CA?
- YouthCampsBase tracks 5 day camps in San Jose 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 Jose run?
- Most camps in San Jose 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 Jose fill early.
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