The final school bell will ring before you know it, so it's time to start thinking about how you'll fill that gaping hole in your kid's schedule from June to September. To help you out, we've rounded up a list of Presidio summer camps that'll keep your kid's body and mind engaged. Choose to explore a new interest every week or stick with one passion all summer long
– we've got options!
This list is updated as of January 2018.
General Day Camps:
Camp EDMO
About
A camp where campers can not only discover things about themselves, but also learn about the world around them. Camp EDMO weekly themes feature fun activities designed in partnership with local museums, universities, and industry professionals.
Where in the Presidio
TBD
Age for Campers
Grades K – 4.
Dates/Times
Weekly Camps: Monday – Friday, 7/30 – 8/24, 9 am – 3 pm
Extended morning and evening hours offered.
Price
$379 until Jan 31, 2018
$399 until Feb 28, 2018
$409 until March 31, 2018
After March 31 = $419
Contact
https://campedmo.org/locations/the-presidio/
info@campedmo.org
877-993-6673
Cow Hollow School Summer Program
About
This program provides a curriculum inviting children to use creative, critical, and expressive languages while they explore the beautiful natural spaces within the Presidio.
Where in the Presidio
Cow Hollow School
65 Funston Avenue San Francisco, CA 94129
Age for Campers
3 – 5.9 year-olds (5 years and 9 months)
Dates/Times
Two-week to three-week camp options: Monday - Friday, 9 am – 2 pm
Session 1 (3 weeks): 7/2 – 7/20
Session 2 (2 weeks): 7/23 – 8/3
Price
$1200 - $1800. Visit their website to learn more.
Contact
cowhollowschool.org
tvalentino@cowhollowschool.org
*(415) 921-2328
Lone Mountain Children's Center
About:
Preschool-age children are offered a weekly theme-based camp.
Where in the Presidio:
Lone Mountain Children's Center
1806 Belles Street, San Francisco 94129
Age for campers:
For 3 to 5 year-old preschool-age children. To be eligible, a child must turn 3 by March 2018, have had some prior preschool experience, and not be in diapers or pull-ups.
Dates/Times:
Weekly Camps: Monday – Friday, 6/18 – 8/3 (no camp the week of 7/2), choice of either 8:30 am – 12:30 pm or 9 am – 1 pm
Price:
$390 per week
Contact:
admin@lonemountain.org.
Presidio Y Camp
About:
With over 50 camps to choose from, the Presidio Y has a camp for every camper! They provide a range of traditional, specialty, and sport camps. Their exclusive YBike camps are a great way to build bike skills and confidence through their Bike experts, and their YMakers program offers a unique opportunity for creative thinkers and doer's to use tools to create endless projects.
Where in the Presidio:
Letterman Building
1151 Gorgas Ave, San Francisco 94129
Age for campers:
Grades K-8. Volunteer opportunities for grades 8-12.
Dates/Times:
Weekly Camps: Monday – Friday, 6/11 – 8/17, 9 am – 4:30 pm
Free extended care hours.
Price:
$315 - $425 depending on Camp and Membership Type
Contact:
Allison Ambrozy, Camp Director: AAmbrozy@ymcasf.net
www.ymcasf.org/programs/camp-presidio
Sports Camps:
Batter's Box SF
About
Pack a lunch, bring your baseball gear, and do a bit of everything – including, hitting, pitching, stealing bases, and taking ground balls in the cage. Batter’s Box also takes the game outside with a run to the beach, where fly balls are thrown and diving is encouraged. HitTrax games complete the best ball camp in town.
Where in the Presidio
Batter's Box SF
933b Old Mason St San Francisco, CA 94133
Age for campers
5-12 year-olds
Dates/Times
Weekly camps: Monday – Friday 6/11 – 6/15, 6/25 – 6/29, 7/9 – 7/13, 7/23 – 7/18, 8/6 – 8/10, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Price
$350
Contact
Signup link -https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=268298&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0
Contact@battersboxsf.com
House of Air – “House of Summer Camp”
About
Youth “flyers” at House of Summer Camp receive exclusive access to House of Air’s Matrix and Dodgeball Colosseum before House of Air’s opening, providing an opportunity for flyers to take part in trampoline games. Youth flyers also get the chance to spend time with the House of Air Training Ground pros and learn all the flips and tricks from the experts. Youth flyers will also receive flight socks and lunch.
Where in the Presidio
House of Air
926 Mason St, San Francisco, Ca 94129
Age for Campers
7-12 year-olds
Dates/Times
Weekly camps: Monday – Friday, 6/11 - 8/24, 9 am - 1 pm
Price
$350/week
$75/day drop in
Contact
(415) 345-9675
info@houseofair.com
Operations Manager: Ben Cardenas
It’s Yoga, Kids + Teen Camps
About
Campers stretch their bodies and minds with daily guided yoga practice, outdoor exploration, art, reflection time, and dance.
Where in the Presidio
It’s Yoga, Kids (Inside A Body of Work)
569 Ruger Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
Age for Campers
4 – 18 years-old
Dates/Times
Weekly Kids Camps: Monday – Friday 7/30 – 8/17, 9am - 2pm
Weekly Teen Camps: Monday – Friday 7/30 – 8/17, 2pm – 5pm
Extended day available
Price
$359 – $459
Contact
Itsyogakids.com
info@itsyogakids.com
(415) 750-9990
Planet Granite Summer Camp
About
Campers will enjoy a climbing camp (no experience necessary) at Planet Granite.
Where in the Presidio
Planet Granite
924 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
Age for Campers
5-13 years-old
Dates/Times
Weekly camps: Monday – Friday, 6/11 – 8/17, 10 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 5 pm
Price
10am-12pm $150
1pm-5pm $300
Contact
415-692-3434
www.planetgranite.com/sf
Presidio Junior Fundamentals Golf Camps
About
For beginner to intermediate junior golfers. Campers will enjoy a summer filled with fun – this includes a developmental approach to golf instruction at San Francisco's historic Presidio Golf Course.
Where in the Presidio
Presidio Golf Course
926 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94129
Age for Campers
Ages 6 to 14
Dates/Times
Weekly camp for 6-10 year-olds: Monday – Friday, 6/11 – 6/29 and 7/9 – 8/24, 9 am – 12 pm
Weekly camp for 9-14 year-olds: Monday - Friday, 6/11 – 6/29 and 7/9 – 8/24, 9 am – 3 pm
Price
$595 - $1095
Contact
www.presidiogolf.com/course/junior-camps/
mwright@presidiogolf.com
Nature Camps:
Presidio Trekkers
About
In this playful and creative inquiry-based outdoor camp, campers learn to develop their observational and collaborative skills. Campers also work together to address problems relevant to themselves and to the parks. Participants go on daily excursions into different areas of the Presidio, meet with Park Rangers, and explore the park’s biodiversity all along the way.
Where in the Presidio
Throughout the Presidio
Pickup and Drop off at Crissy Field Center
1199 East Beach, San Francisco CA 94129
Ages
Grades 2 - 3
Dates/Times
10 day camp, Two sessions: 6/18 – 6/29 or 7/9-7/20, 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Price
$650
*Limited scholarships available
Contact
crissyfieldcenter.org/campMags Hines (mhines@parksconservancy.org) 415-561-7754
Junior Rangers:
About
Explore the Junior Ranger theme – “Learn, Explore, Protect” – by participating in stewardship projects, camping out under the stars at Rob Hill Campground in the Presidio, and working toward earning the Presidio Junior Ranger Badge.
Where in the Presidio
Throughout the Presidio and several park sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Pickup and Drop off at Crissy Field Center
1199 East Beach, San Francisco CA 94129
Age for Campers
Grades 4 – 5
Dates/Times
10 day camps (1 overnight), 6/18 – 29, 7/9 – 7/20, 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Price
$750
*Limited scholarships available
Contact
crissyfieldcenter.org/camp
Mags Hines (mhines@parksconservancy.org) 415-561-7754
Urban Backpackers:
About
This challenging new camp provides your adventure-seeking camper with an exciting wilderness backpacking experience to strengthen their connection to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Campers learn and practice Leave No Trace principles while they spend two nights backpacking: the first night at Rob Hill Campground, and then hiking over the Golden Gate Bridge to spend the second night at Kirby Cove Campground. Urban Backpackers are provided with tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, and all meals during their journey.
Where in the Presidio
Throughout the Presidio and several park sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Ages
Grades 6 - 7
Dates/Times
4 day camp, 2 overnights, 7/30 – 8/2, 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Price
$400
*Limited scholarships available
Contact
crissyfieldcenter.org/camp
Mags Hines (mhines@parksconservancy.org) 415-561-7754
Nature Nurture
About
Nature Nurture has been hosting camps in the Presidio for 14 years. With a small class size and no man-made materials, this program provides your child with individual attention and a connection with nature and peers while enjoying child-paced nature walks, explorations, and adventures throughout the Presidio.
Where in the Presidio
Throughout the Presidio
Pick-up and drop-off at the lawn outside of the Presidio Bowling Center
93 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
Age for Campers
Ages 3-6 year-olds. Junior Camp Leaders age 7-14.
* Bathroom independent
Dates/Times
Weekly camps, Monday – Friday, 6/11 – 6/29, 7/9 – 8/17. Mornings (8:30 – 11:30) or Afternoons (1:30 – 4:30)
No camp afternoons July 23-27, 2018
No camp afternoons August 13-17, 2018
Price
On or before 2/28/18 - $330
Between 3/1 – 6/10/18- $355
Between 6/11 – 8/17/18 - $370
Contact
www.naturenurture.com
linda@naturenurture.com
415-939-8911
Art Camps:
The Marine Explorers Camp
About
The Marine Explorers Camp is a field-trip based summer camp that provides children with direct and hands-on experiences to connect with their national marine sanctuaries. Campers learn about marine science topics while exploring the sanctuary's various marine habitats, such as rocky shores, sandy beaches, and estuaries.
Where in the Presidio
Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Visitor Center
991 Marine Drive, San Francisco, CA 94129
Age for Campers
8-12 years-old
Dates/Times
Weekly camps, Monday – Friday 7/9 – 8/17, 9am – 5pm
*Campers may only participate in one weekly session.
Price
$450/camper
Contact
For curriculum and logistical questions:
Rietta.hohman@noaa.gov (415)530-5372
Registration and Scholarship questions: SF Rec and Park and/or the Randall Museum
www.sfrecpark.org/about/
www.randallmuseum.org/programs/
*Please check with the SF Recreation and Parks office for the 2018 registration date.
Explore Nature in the Presidio and Golden Gate Park
About
In this program, children explore the Presidio’s and the Golden Gate Park’s beautiful surroundings while hiking, playing, building, and learning. While adventuring outside, kids learn about how to be sustainable stewards to our environment. In addition, the camp is e a great opportunity for a child to learn or improve their German language skills.
Where in the Presidio
Presidio and Golden Gate Park
Age for Campers
K through 1st Grade
Dates/Times
June 18 - 22
Price
$375 for half days (8:30AM -2:00PM) 475 $ for full days (8:30 - 5:00PM)
Contact
Jana Buechel, Director of Kindergarten at GISSV SF Campus:
jbuechel@gissv.org
ArtSeed Fine Arts Summer Intensive
About
Individual portfolio and collaborative project-building workshop with teaching artists, guest presenters, and adult volunteers culminating in an exhibition.
Where in the Presidio
PPUMC, 4301 Geary Blvd @ 7th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129
Includes trips and programming to and around the Presidio
Age for Campers
For ten students, 10-18 years-old
Dates/Times
Two-week camp, Monday – Friday, 6/18 – 6/29, 9 am – 5 pm
Price
Sliding scale tuition, $ 400/week (includes supplies) Nobody turned away for lack of funds. Scholarships available.
Contact
Josefa Vaughan,
josefa@artseed.org, Cell: 415-656- 9849
Gino Bella,
gino@artseed.org, Cell: 612-978-3511
http://www.artseed.org/
Parks Plus Creation – Coyote Camp
About
An all-weather, outdoor, forest school camp. Children play and explore in nature using open-ended materials and tools. Each day is a new adventure and provides opportunity to build new relationships and make new discoveries together.
Where in the Presidio
Throughout the Presidio
Pickup and drop off vary between Andy Goldsworthy’s Spire and Julius Kahn Playground
Age for Campers
3-6 years-old, mixed ages
Dates/Times
Weekly Camps, Monday – Friday, 6/11 – 8/24, 9 am – 3 pm (mid and full day offered with extended care until 4:30 pm)
Price
$325 - $425 Additional fees for extended care
Contact
415-941-7994
Megan and Llana at
parkspluscreation@gmail.com,
www.parkspluscreation.com
The Walt Disney Family Museum Animation Classes
About
Enjoy summer animation classes that foster creativity and innovation by providing students with the opportunity to learn, practice, and perfect skills essential to the screen arts.
Where in the Presidio
The Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94129
Age for Campers
3rd Grade to High School
Dates/Times
Intro to Animation (Grades 3-5): Monday - Friday, 6/4 - 6/15 and 7/2 - 7/13 (no class 7/4), 9am - 4pm
The Heroine’s Journey (Grades 6-8): Monday - Friday, 6/4 - 6/15, 9am - 4pm
3D Animation (Grades 9-12): Monday - Friday, 6/18 - 6/29, 9am - 4pm
Knights in Training (Grades 3-5): Monday - Friday, 7/2 - 7/13 (no class 7/4), 9am - 4pm
Digital 2D Animation (Grades 9-12): Monday - Friday, 7/16 - 7/27, 9am - 4pm
The Heroine’s Journey (Grades 9-12): Monday - Friday, 7/16 - 7/27, 9am - 4pm
Digital 2D Animation (Grades 6-8): Tuesday - Saturday, 7/31 - 8/11, 9am - 4pm
Price
Member: $700 - $720
Non-Member: $800 - $850
Contact
Travis Lacina, Education Studio Manager
415-345-6848
tlacina@wdfmuseum.org
