Summer Camps in the San Jose Area
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San Jose KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter April 13, 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp newsletter,
and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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Get ready for an unforgettable Summer Camp 2026 at Action Day School! From June 1st through August 7th, campers entering TK through 8th grade can enjoy full days of fun from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Each week is packed with creativity, movement, and hands-on excitement designed to spark imagination and build confidence. From arts and crafts to brain-boosting challenges, sports, outdoor play, and special themed activities, every day brings new opportunities for friendship and adventure. At Action Day School, summer is more than just a break—it’s a season filled with joyful memories, discovery, and nonstop fun made just for kids!
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The BFC Village Academy Summer Bridge Program is a 7-week academic and enrichment experience designed to prevent summer learning loss while helping students build confidence and advance their skills. Students participate in daily rotations of academics (math, reading, writing), hands-on enrichment (STEM, arts, and career exploration), and physical activity. Our small-group, supportive environment ensures personalized attention for every learner. Families can choose in-person, hybrid, or virtual options to fit their needs. More than just summer school, this program nurtures the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—so students return to school prepared, confident, and ready to thrive.
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Camp Integem is Magical, Fun, and Future-Focused for Ages 6-18: dive into AI, Robotics, Drones, Holographic AR, coding, 3D, Game Design, STEM, Art, Animation, Space/Nature Exploration, STEM, STEAM and more. Teleport into their creation to experience the magic of their design with Holographic AR and prepare students for future success, all the while having a blast! No prior knowledge is needed and suitable for all levels: beginner to advanced levels. ACS WASC accredited, NVIDIA-partnered camp. Visit https://camp.integem.com or call 408-459-0657. Space is limited. Save $50/week with KOAB today!
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Check out Create & Learn’s award-winning computer science camps and classes for grades K–12! Designed by experts from Google and Code.org, these engaging programs offer 40+ camp options, including coding, AI, Python, Minecraft and Roblox game design, digital design, and web development. Classes are held live online and taught by highly experienced instructors in small groups of just 3–5 students, ensuring personalized attention. With a strong focus on project-based learning, students actively create and build skills in every session. Camps run daily for about an hour, making it easy to fit into your schedule. Join a free trial class today at www.create-learn.us!
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Camp Galileo invites rising K–8th graders to a summer where innovation and fun unite. Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, transforming everyday materials into imaginative creations. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach, our program helps children develop lasting confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and perseverance. “Excellent camp experience! Well-organized, engaging activities, and caring staff. My child had a blast and came home happy and excited every day. Highly recommend!” - 2025 Family Weekly sessions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. camp day with extended care. Enrollments accepted via Bright Horizons. Financial aid available. Use code 26GALKOAA25 to save $25/week. Applicable on future purchases only.
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Kennolyn Day Camp offers the perfect outdoor adventure for your child, set on 450 acres of privately owned redwood forest in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. With convenient bus stops in Campbell and Los Gatos getting there is easy. Your child will spend a full day screen-free and fully engaged in activities like archery, high ropes, ninja, fencing, swimming, horseback riding, and more! With a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio and a nurse on duty, you can feel confident they’re in good hands. After a full day of exploring the fields, pond, and miles of trails, your child will come home happy-tired and ready for more!
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San Jose Christian Schools’ 7-week summer camp is designed to help students in JK-8th grade grow in confidence, creativity, and character all within a fun, supportive, and faith-centered environment. Campers will engage in a variety of games, crafts, and hands-on activities centered around weekly themes. There will also be fun weekly field trips and water days. Camp hours are 8am-5pm (M-F). Sign up and pay by week. Registration closes Friday, May 29, 2026. Early registration discount if completed by Tuesday, March 31. Learn more and register on our website! (408) 371-7741 | [email protected] |
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San Jose Dance Theatre is a premier ballet training academy and performance company serving the community since 1969, and the proud home of the longest-running Nutcracker ballet in San Jose. This summer, SJDT offers exciting opportunities for young dancers ages 3–8 to explore ballet and creative movement in a fun, welcoming environment. Families can choose from themed 3-day summer dance camps for ages 3–8, filled with dancing, crafts, and imagination, or Pre-Ballet Saturday workshops designed especially for ages 3–5 as a joyful introduction to movement. For more dedicated students, SJDT also offers a Summer Ballet Intensive program for older dancers seeking focused training. Whether your child is brand new to dance or ready to grow their skills, SJDT is the perfect place to move, learn, and shine this summer.
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Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence. Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & 8am–6pm include
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Get ready for the ultimate culinary adventure—Taste Buds Kitchen Summer Camps 2026 are opening soon! Perfect for ages 4–17, our hands-on cooking camps blend fun, friendship, and fresh flavors into one unforgettable experience. From mixing and measuring to mastering advanced techniques, campers gain kitchen confidence and essential life skills while creating delicious dishes. With flexible enrollment, join us for a week or spend the entire summer cooking up memories! Little chefs (ages 4–8) dive into playful kitchen fun, while older and teen campers tackle real culinary challenges, knife skills, and food styling. Spots fill fast—reserve your child’s place for the tastiest summer ever!
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Adventure awaits at The Tech Interactive's brand-new Summer 2026 camp! Campers entering Grades 3-6 will master the FUNdamentals of engineering design through hands-on daily challenges that spark creativity and problem-solving skills. But the excitement doesn't stop there: campers will enjoy unique experiences, including breathtaking IMAX films in the IMAX Dome Theater, inspiring conversations with real subject-matter experts, and exclusive after-hours access to explore interactive exhibits when the museum is theirs entirely. This isn't just another museum visit; it's where curious minds discover their potential, build confidence, and create memories that last a lifetime. Spots are limited for this premiere season. Make this the summer they never forget. Register now before enrollment closes!
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best
experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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