Summer Camps in the San Jose Area
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San Jose KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter February 16, 2026
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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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Summer camps 2026: Week by Week Week of May 3, 2026 Week of May 10, 2026 Week of May 17, 2026 Week of May 24, 2026 Week of May 31, 2026 Week of June 7,
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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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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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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 | tigercamp@sjchristian.org
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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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Proudly serving Bay Area Families since 2010. Our mission is to provide high quality, professional gymnastics training with an emphasis on Safety, Technique and Fun. We work hard to ensure that everyone from toddlers to adults, has fun while developing
skills, self-confidence and self-discipline. We offer school break and summer camp options as well as classes for all levels throughout the year. Programs: for kids of all ages, tots to teens! We have Developmental, competitive and XCEL programs. Fun events like open gym, birthday parties, camp and kid's night out!
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Welcome to Bay Area Chess Enrichment! As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are the leading provider of after-school and weekend chess classes on the West Coast, as well as hold 200 US Chess-rated tournaments per year for players of all ages and abilities. BAC
hosts both in-person and Online Class options! We offer camps for beginners through master level players. Our Mission: To introduce children of all ages to everything that Chess has to offer, socially and academically, in the Bay Area and Beyond!
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The Bay Area's Premiere Cooking School for kids and teens! From after-school programs to private sessions to birthday parties, we do it all! Bon Appetit! We offer camps perfect for kids who love to create and explore in the kitchen. Each day features
hands-on culinary projects like baking cupcakes, crafting homemade gummy bears, and making apple nachos, paired with exciting activities such as a fruit scavenger hunt, candy graphing, and designing chef hats. Campers will also dive into food science with a fizzy lemonade experiment and taste bud testing. It’s a deliciously engaging experience for every young foodie!
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The mission of Lindsay Wildlife Experience is to connect people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. The wildlife hospital is open every day of the year to accept injured and orphaned native California animals.
Ready for an adventure? Lindsay Wildlife Experience Summer Camps are packed with animal encounters, outdoor play, and exciting science activities. Perfect for kids who love to explore, play outside, and meet furry, feathered, and scaly friends!
Designed for young nature lovers, our camps blend learning with fun in a unique, nature-filled setting. Choose from flexible full-day or half-day options to fit your schedule.
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Monkey Business Camp has been creating joyful, play-based camp experiences for Berkeley families since 1998—bringing kids together through community, creativity, and meaningful time outside.We offer classic day camps for kids ages 6-10 (with youth leaders
11+) in Berkeley, offering a variety of fun, with a lot of time outdoors. We offer three-week camp sessions in Tilden Park each summer, as well as Thanksgiving, Winter, February, and Spring Camps near downtown Berkeley, unplugged all day long.
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Twisters Gymnastics is a family-owned gymnastics school co-owned by Ericka and Allan Fusilero. Our primary goal is to equip students with valuable life skills and tools that extend beyond the gym. We've observed a decline in coordination, athleticism, and
focus among children, and we're dedicated to reversing this trend.
Twisters Camps feature fun & games throughout the year! Gymnastics, Free play, group games, arts & crafts: exciting activities for all! Featureing experienced coaches with a fun & safe environment for learning with full & half day options so you can choose what works best for you!
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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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