Attention parents in Palo Alto, Redwood City, Woodside, Portola Valley, Atherton, and Menlo Park! If your kids are anything like mine, they love to have lots to do while on summer break. It's nice to have some camps scheduled to give them a break from me and vice versa, as well as allow me to get some work done when they are out of school. Here are some great local summer camps and programs on the Lower Peninsula for your children this summer.
In addition, some camps may be offering a discount for our readers, so be sure to check for any discount info in the listings below!
If you run a camp and you'd like to be included in our guide, please send me an email for more information - jenh@macaronikid.com.
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Sponsored Camp Galileo - Palo Alto
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Using the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our experienced staffers help campers transform simple materials into one-of-a-kind creations. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is tailored by grade and designed to cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.Weekly sessions. 9 am-3 pm camp day, plus 8-9 am and 3-6 pm extended care.
Use code GALMK25 to save $25/week. Combinable with Early Bird through February 28, 2025. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
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Sponsored Camp Galileo - San Carlos/Belmont
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, full of engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun. Using the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our experienced staffers help campers transform simple materials into one-of-a-kind creations. Every hands-on activity and outdoor game is tailored by grade and designed to cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.Weekly sessions. 9 am-3 pm camp day, plus 8-9 am and 3-6 pm extended care.
Use code GALMK25 to save $25/week. Combinable with Early Bird through February 28, 2025. Applicable on future purchases only, cannot be retroactively applied.
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Sponsored Breakthrough Basketball Camps
With 350 basketball camps in nearly every state nationwide, Breakthrough Basketball coaches firmly believe that they have a very important responsibility and an amazing opportunity to have a positive impact on their players' lives.
Score big in 2025 - at a Breakthrough Basketball Camp!
Locations Nationwide
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Sponsored Camp Brainy Bunch
Camp Brainy Bunch combines the best parts of school (learning!) with the best parts of camp (fun!). With weekly themes like Dynamite Doctors, Extraordinary Engineers, Daring Detectives, and more, this is sure to be your child's best summer yet!
Palo Alto, CA Read More
Sponsored Camp Integem: #1 AR Coding, AI, STEM, Robotics, Art & Design Summer Camp (Ages 5-18)
Join the #1 AI + AR STEM & Art Program! Boost your skills, unleash your potential, earn school credits with our ACS WASC accredited K-12 and pre-college programs. Dive into AI, Robotics, AR Coding, STEM, 2D/3D Game Design, Art, 2D/3D Animation, Space/Nature Exploration, and more. Step into your creations with Holographic AR to experience the magic just using a webcam & WOW in college application. Join our global community, suitable for all levels. Enroll now to secure your spot.
50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA Read More
Sponsored Central Coast Watermen/Wave Warriors Summer Camp
Central Coast Watermen was established in 2019 as a supplemental program to Junior Lifeguards which teaches kids the importance of Ocean Safety and Awareness. We took this concept and added surfing, paddling, bodysurfing, and much more for the complete ocean experience. We have worked with over 1,000 children and taught them both to be safe and to thrive in the ocean environment!
4950 Cliff Dr., Capitola, CA Read More
Sponsored Code Ninjas
Unlock your child's creativity and future potential with Code Ninjas Summer Camps! Whether they're creating in 3D, exploring robotics, or modding in Minecraft, your child will explore the exciting world of coding, game development, and tech creation—all while having an absolute blast! Guided by expert instructors, kids will enhance their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills, gaining confidence that extends far beyond the screen. It’s not just about tech—it’s about preparing for the future while having an unforgettable summer with new friends.
Don’t wait—our spots fill up fast! Give your child the opportunity to think bigger, dream brighter, and code smarter. Sign up today for a summer of fun, learning, and discovery!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored Imaginook Summer Camp
2024 info coming soon!
Six weeks of summer art experience, creative projects, and excitement.
We make learning interesting! Weekly and single-day options are available for kids 5-18 years old for all of the weeks.
39675 Cedar Blvd., Suite 135, Newark, CA Read More
Sponsored YMCA Camp Mason Sleepaway Camp
YMCA Camp Mason has been a place for campers from all walks of life, fostering deep friendships and lasting memories for more than 120 years. Located next to the 70,000-acre Delaware Water Gap, the comfortable facility offers a wide range of activities for all ages.
🚨 Save 25% on YMCA Camp Mason Sleepaway Camp with CertifiKID!
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