Summer Camps for Sports

Baseball, swimming, martial arts, horseback riding and so much more — Marin and the Bay Area have an abundance of sports summer camps for your sporty kid. Sports are a great way to teach young people valuable skills like teamwork and persistence, while providing a fun way to spend the summer. Among the Bay Area’s many wonderful summer camps, here are some great Marin sports summer camps.

Archery | Diving | Fitness | Gymnastics | Horses | Martial Arts | Rock Climbing | Sailing | Sports | Swimming | Tennis

Archery

Echo Lake Youth Camp

Echo Lake

At the week-long Echo Lake Youth Camp, kids can enjoy the outdoors, have fun, and make friends doing activities like hiking, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, campfires, talent shows, group games, and more. 

Ages 7–14, 510.981.5140, 510.981.6903

Tahoe Summer Camps

Truckee

Tahoe Summer Camps, based in Lake Tahoe and Truckee, offer programs for adventurers, blacksmiths, sailors, engineers, scientists, artists and more. 

Ages 4–14, 530.414.9316

Diving

Dive Lab: Bay Area Summer Dive Camp

It’s time for Bay Area kids to dive into summer at Dive Lab’s full and half-day Summer Dive Camp (June 12 – Aug 11). Youth 8–18 will learn the fundamentals of diving from Dive Lab’s expert instructors in a beginner-friendly and high-energy environment.

Dive Lab campers should be strong swimmers and ready to meet new friends, learn the basics of tumbling, and improve flexibility, agility, and sportsmanship in a safe and supportive team setting. Divers will get in the pool every day, after practicing new skills with dryland equipment, including our sprung floor and trampoline.

Dive Lab is headquartered at the Miwok Aquatics Center on the College of Marin’s Indian Valley Campus. 8-week full and half day rates – $600/$400. Scholarships are available.

— Fitness — 

Ninja Camps at Practical Martial Arts

Corte Madera

At Ninja Camp kids improve their practical martial arts skills in a safe and supportive environment. Activities include freestyle martial arts like kickboxing, boxing, padded swords, nunchucks, snowball fights, obstacle courses, ninja games, legos and board games, fitness conditioning, and walks to Cove School and Nugget Market for ice cream. 

Ages 4-12, 415.927.0899

— Gymnastics 

House of Air

San Francisco

At house of air summer camp children enjoy a variety of activities from trampoline dodgeball, training zone access and instruction, outdoor sports, arts and crafts, games, and hikes in the Presidio all with the support of excellent camp counselors. 

Ages 7–12, 415.345.9675

Mega Gymnastics

San Rafael

At MEGA Summer Camps kids have the opportunity to train and improve with real structured gymnastics taught on each event. 

Ages 5+, 415.257.6342 

Performing Arts Academy of Marin 

Mill Valley 

The Performing Arts Academy of Marin offers a variety of summer programs from Dance Blast Camp, Musical Mania Camp, Acting for Broadway, and Tumble and Groove Camp.

Ages 4+, 415.380.0887

Tutu School 

Larkspur 

At the Tutu Summer Camp children take ballet classes, decorate costumes, learn the story of ballet, and create their own productions. 

Ages 3–8, 415.419.5610

Horses 

Catalina Island Camps

Avalon

Catalina Island summer camp offers children the benefits of unplugging and enjoying the great outdoors with a range of activities from ropes courses, kayaking, sailing, gardening, composting, nature, arts and crafts, climbing, and so much more. 

Ages 7–16, 626.296.4040

Dickson Ranch Horse and Activity Camp

Woodacre

At Dickson Ranch Horse and Activity Camp days consist of working with horses on the ground, riding, games, arts and crafts, horse grooming, tack, learning about equine body parts, and studying about horsemanship. 

Ages 8–14, 415.488.0454

Miwok Equestrian Center

Mill Valley

Miwok Livery Summer Camp welcomes all riders from beginners to advanced. Each day kids ride, groom, and learn about horse care, tack, and horsemanship in the beautiful Marin Headlands 

Ages 8+, 415.383.8048, 415.389.9414 

Morning Star Farm Horse Camps

Novato

At Morning Star Farm Horse summer camp children build their foundation and experience around horses with daily lessons covering the basics of  riding, safety, grooming, tack, horse bathing, braiding and more. 

Ages 8–12, 415.897.1633

Martial Arts —

Ninja Camps at Practical Martial Arts

Corte Madera

At Ninja Camp kids improve their practical martial arts skills in a safe and supportive environment. Activities include freestyle martial arts like kickboxing, boxing, padded swords, nunchucks, snowball fights, obstacle courses, ninja games, legos and board games, fitness conditioning, and walks to Cove School and Nugget Market for ice cream. 

Ages 4–12, 415.927.0899

West America Tae Kwon Do

Mill Valley

At West America Tae Kwon Do summer camp kids will have morning tae kwon do sessions followed by a range of activities including daily field trips, bowling, parks, visiting the beach, movies, and laser tag. 

Ages 4+, 415.383.4755

Rock Climbing 

Gold Arrow Camp

Lakeshore

Golden Arrow camp is a traditional summer camp where kids get to participate in activities like wakeboarding, horseback riding, rock climbing, swimming, and more.

Ages 6–14, 800.554.2267

Rock Five and Rock Beyond: Outdoor Rock Climbing at Marin GreenPlay Camp

Mill Valley

At Marin GreenPlay Camp, kids learn outdoor rock climbing from AMGA certified climbing guides on all of the Bay Area’s best crags and in Tahoe.

Ages 7–18, 415.264.2828

Summer Rocks! at The Gravity Vault Marin

San Rafael

At Summer Rocks summer camp, children improve their climbing, learn new skills, and build memories as well as enjoy games, yoga, slacklining, viewing climbing films, and more. 

Ages 6–12, 415.472.9344

Tahoe Summer Camps

Truckee

Tahoe Summer Camps, based in Lake Tahoe and Truckee, offer programs for adventurers, blacksmiths, sailors, engineers, scientists, artists and more.  

Ages 4–14, 530.414.9316

Sailing 

Call of the Sea-Voyage Seaward

Kids smile on a sailboat for Call of the Sea's outdoor science and sports summer camp in Marin
Photo courtesy of Call of the Sea Facebook.

Sausalito

Call of the Sea-Voyage Seaward summer programs include sailing camps, science camps, aloft programs and voyages. 

Ages 8–13, 415.331.3214

Summer Sailing Program

Sausalito

Sausalito Yacht Club Summer Sailing Program welcomes campers of all levels and teaches sailing skills in a fun, safe, and educational environment. 

Ages 5–16, 415.332.7400

Sailing Education Adventures Sail Camp

Sausalito

SEA offers summer programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced sailors looking to develop and improve their sailing skill sets. 

Ages 8–17, 415.775.8779

Spaulding Marine Center 

Sausalito 

Our camps are week-long day camps that start and end at the Spaulding Marine Center. Campers will learn how to sail, practice seamanship and stewardship within Richardson Bay, and spend time learning to work with tools in our woodshop. Activities include kayaking, sailing, local field trips, knot tying, woodworking, and group games.

When: 6 sessions total with the first session beginning June 12th. The last session will begin July 24th. There will not be a session the week of July 4th. Sessions later in the summer will be catered towards more advanced/older campers.

Cost: $650/camper with scholarships available
Ages 10–16, 415.332.3179, [email protected]

The San Francisco Yacht Club

Belvedere

San Francisco Yacht Club’s summer sailing program is inclusive for all levels. Campers will improve their sailing skill set, make friends, and enjoy the beautiful waters of the Belvedere Cove.

Ages 6–16, 415.435.9525, 415.435.9133

Tahoe Summer Camps

Truckee

Tahoe Summer Camps, based in Lake Tahoe and Truckee, offer programs for adventurers, blacksmiths, sailors, engineers, scientists, artists and more. 

Ages 4–14, 530.414.9316

Sports —

Avid4 Adventure

Oakland, Menlo Park, Peninsula

Avid4 Adventure summer programs offer day camps, expeditions, and overnight camps that all explore the outdoors in a safe and fun environment. 

Ages 3.5–14, 720.249.2412

Birkholm’s Water Ski School

South Lake Tahoe

Birkholm’s Water Ski School has summer programs that teach water skiing and wakeboarding of all levels in beautiful Lake Tahoe.

All ages, 530.573.1928

Blaster Camp

Mill Valley, San Anselmo

Blaster Camp is a fun NERF summer program for kids!

Ages 7–14, 415.816.0529

Bolinas Surf Lessons and 2 Mile Surf Shop

Bolinas

At the Bolinas Surf summer camp children receive instruction in the surfing fundamentals, safety, and etiquette from experienced coaches. They will also learn how storms, wind, tides, and other environmental factors affect surfing. 

Ages 7–16, 415.847.5489

Bombers Baseball Club

Kentfield

At the Bombers Baseball Club’s Summer Skills camp, children get the opportunity to develop and improve their baseball skill set with professional instruction from some of the best coaches in the area. 

Ages 8–13, 415.713.2866

Branson Summer

Branson School facade, where they hold summer camps for arts, languages, outdoors, science and specialty skills
Photo courtesy of Branson School.

Ross

Branson is located on 17 acres nestled in a small valley in the heart of Marin County. Summer programs use the full campus for experimentation, exploration and inspiration.

Ages 11–18, 415.454.3612

Camp Funderblast 

Cascade Canyon School, Fairfax / HV Community Center, Scott Valley Club, Mill Valley

Camp Funderblast is a local day camp that focuses on fun and making sure each child feels loved, supported, and seen. 

Ages 4–12, 415.843.1730

Caren Horstmeyer Girls Basketball Camp

Larkspur

At the Horstmeyer Basketball Camp girls will improve their fundamental skills, expand proficiency of progression drills for all positions with activities targeted to specific skill levels, develop skills for real life games, and have fun.

Ages 8-14, 415.794.4311

Chabad Jewish Center of Novato

Novato

Camp Gan Israel is a summer program that includes field trips, swimming, sports, and crafts in Marin County and is built with innovative ideas and creative programs in a warm and vivacious environment. 

Ages 3–13, 415.878.6770

Dance Palace Camp

Point Reyes Station

Dance Palace Camp offers a diverse cultural education and helps kids develop positive relationships through hands-on activities in the natural world.

Ages 6–12, 415.663.1075

Dave Fromer’s Annual Marin Soccer Camps

Mill Valley

Dave Fromer’s Summer Soccer Camps give children the opportunity to improve their soccer skills and make friends with a curriculum of ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, defending, goalkeeping, speed and agility training, and World Cup Tournament!

Ages 5–12, 415.383.0320

Dominican Summer Sports Camps

San Rafael, Larkspur, Mill Valley

Campers get the opportunity to try and improve on a range of different sport skill sets at the Dominican Summer Sports Camps. 

Ages 6–15, 415.482.3543

Fairfax Cycling Camp

Fairfax

Kids can bike through nature while learning safety, skills and bike maintenance at Fairfax Cycling Camp. 

Ages 8+, 415.887.8536

Higgins Summer Tennis Camps

Tiburon

At Higgins Summer Tennis Camp campers of all levels are trained by tennis professionals to develop and strengthen their skills. 

Ages 4–12, 415.963.2549

Marin JCC Camp Kehillah

San Rafael

Marin JCC summer camp girls

Calling All Happy Campers for Camp Kehillah!

At Marin JCC’s Camp Kehillah, children enjoy a variety of activities from swimming, art, music, nature, cooking, Jewish cultural programs, field trips and more. 

Join us for summer camp from June 12 to August 18 at the Osher Marin JCC in San Rafael for goofy theme days, swimming, overnight adventures, and field trips. Register today! Everyone is welcome at the J! The OMJCC is located at 200 North San Pedro Road.

Ages 3–16, 415.444.8000

Luis Quezada’s Soccer Camp

San Anselmo

Luis Quezada’s summer camp includes training for all levels and teaches the fundamentals of soccer while improving skills, tactics, and fitness. 

Ages 5–13, 415.302.6779

Marin Rowing

Greenbrae

At Marin Rowing summer camps, children are trained in the foundational basics of rowing stroke on an 8-person boat and cover everything from how to carry a boat, terminology, warm-ups, cool downs, and teamwork.

Ages 11–17, 415.461.1431

Next Level Sports – Wildcat Camp

Kentfield

Wildcat Camp has summer programs in field hockey, basketball, and padded football all taught by respected coaches to create a ‘first in-class’ youth sports experience. 

Ages 6–13 (Flag football) and 12–17 (Field hockey), 415.827.1066

Mark Day School

San Rafael

Mark Day School kids

Looking for summer options for your K-8 student? Mark Day School offers summer programs filled with exploration, recreation, imagination, and fun for students from all schools! Whether you’re interested in science, building, sports or performing arts, each camp at Mark Day School is filled with extraordinary experiences to learn, play and build friendships.

Mark Day School also offers morning childcare before camp begins (8:00am – 8:45am), afternoon childcare when camp ends (3:00pm – 5:00pm), as well as a summer lunch program, for an additional fee.

For camp descriptions and to register, go to markdayschool.org/summerprograms. For questions or assistance, please contact Savannah Guinn, Director of Extended Day and Summer Programs, at [email protected].

We hope to see you soon!

Ages 6–12, 415.472.8000

Marinwood Camp

San Rafael

Marinwood Camp kids

Hiking, swimming, dodgeball, making new friends, scavenger hunts, dress-up days, tug-o-war, crafting, tie-dye, storytelling, creek walks, obstacle courses, sports, waterslides, barbecues, and more. Marinwood’s award-winning summer camp program offers all the outdoor adventure of a stay away camp in a convenient day.

Ages 3–12, 415.479.0775

Mt Tam Bikes Camp

Mill Valley

The Mt Tam Bikes Camp focuses on inspiring a love for nature, exploration, and of course cycling. Campers will build their confidence with street and trail safety knowledge and bike handling skills. 

Ages 8–14, 415.377.9075

Multi Sport Kids Camp

Larkspur

At Mt. Tam Racquet Club’s Summer Multi Sport Camp, kids get active with tennis, swimming, yoga, indoor soccer, bocce ball, and more. 

Ages 6–12, 415.924.6226

Ninja Camps at Practical Martial Arts

Corte Madera

At Ninja Camp kids improve their practical martial arts skills in a safe and supportive environment. Activities include freestyle martial arts like kickboxing, boxing, padded swords, nunchucks, snowball fights, obstacle courses, ninja games, legos and board games, fitness conditioning, and walks to Cove School and Nugget Market for ice cream. 

Ages 4–12, 415.927.0899

No Limit Sports Day Camp

Corte Madera

The No Limits Summer Mountain Bike Camp is designed for kids interested in exploring local trails, improving bike skills, and learning trail etiquette.

Ages  5–12, 415.717.6925

North Bay Basketball Academy

Novato, Larkspur

North Bay Basketball Academy summer camps offer kids the opportunity to hone their basketball skills while having fun and making friends. 

Grades K–8, 415.244.3863

O’Sullivan Soccer Academy

Novato, San Anselmo

At O’Sullivan Soccer Academy campers of all levels work to develop and improve soccer skills in a positive and supportive environment. 

Ages 5–14, 415.497.8164

Sacred Heart Fighting Irish Sports Academy

San Francisco

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory School has sports camps for multiple sports over the summer. Campers can enroll in one-week camps for programs in basketball, football, tennis, soccer, volleyball and more.

Ages 9–14, 415.775.6626

Sailing Education Adventures (SEA) Sail Camp

Sausalito

SEA offers summer programs for beginner, intermediate, and advanced sailors looking to develop and improve their sailing skill sets. 

Ages 8–17, 415.775.8779

San Anselmo Tennis Camp

San Anselmo

The summer programs at San Anselmo Tennis Club are for junior tennis players at all levels. 

Ages 4–15, 415.456.9217

San Domenico School 

San Anselmo

The San Domenico Summer camp has an assortment of sports, academic, and enrichment programs including art, music, digital art, film, and STEM-oriented programs.

Ages 4+, 415.258.1900

Scuba Camp

Novato

The Pinnacles Dive Center Scuba Camps provide a safe and fun training program for kids that covers skills and knowledge in skin diving equipment usage, ocean environmental concerns, and marine life exploration.

Ages 8–14, 415.897.9962

Sea Trek Kayak Camp

Sausalito

The Sea Trek’s kayak day camp encourages outdoor adventuring and ocean exploration through five days of kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding around San Francisco Bay. Campers will learn new skills like how to perform kayak rescues, read the tides, and plan trips. 

Ages 9–14, 415.332.8494

Shredders Skateboarding Camp

San Rafael

At Shredders Skateboarding Camp kids of all levels get the opportunity to improve their skating skills with the help from experienced instructors. 

Ages 5–12, 415.529.8364

Sonoma Academy 

Santa Rosa

From robotics, baking, storytelling, and basketball, the Sonoma Academy summer camp has activities for every kid. 

Ages 10–14, 707.545.1770

SRD Camp Strawberry Counselor in Training

Strawberry Recreation District

At Camp Strawberry Athlete counselors in training camps, children learn leadership skills and explore a variety of interests with daily activities that balance creative and athletic opportunities. 

Ages 12–14, 415.383.6494

Steve and Kate’s Camp

Corte Madera, Santa Rosa

At Steve and Kate’s Camp kids choose from a variety of activities including sewing, stop-motion animation, music, sports and recreation, makers crafts, bread making, and more.

Ages 4–12, 415.604.0078,

Summer Sailing Program

Sausalito

Sausalito Yacht Club Summer Sailing Program welcomes campers of all levels and teaches sailing skills in a fun, safe, and educational environment. 

Ages 5–16, 415.332.7400

US Sports Camps / Nike Sports Camps

Bay Area

US Sports Camps helps athletes improve and develop their skill sets in a range of sports from baseball, basketball, cross country, dance, swimming, tennis, track and field, soccer, rowing, rugby, lacrosse, gymnastics, and more. 

Ages 4–18, 800.645.3226

West America Tae Kwon Do

Mill Valley

At West America Tae Kwon Do summer camp kids will have morning tae kwon do sessions followed by a range of activities including daily field trips, bowling, parks, visiting the beach, movies, and laser tag. 

Ages 4+, 415.383.4755

Y Camp at Lu Sutton and Wade Thomas Elementary Schools

Novato, San Anselmo

Y summer camps offer full day programs that include STEAM, outdoor education, art, and recreation activities led by the youth and staff. 

Ages 4–13,415.492.9622

Rafael Racquet Club Youth Tennis Programs

San Rafael

The Rafael Racquet Club summer camps focuses on developing tennis experience with structured daily warm ups, skill building, games, and applied play.

Ages 4+, 415.456.5522

House of Air

San Francisco

At house of air summer camp children enjoy a variety of activities from trampoline dodgeball, training zone access and instruction, outdoor sports, arts and crafts, games, and hikes in the Presidio all with the support of excellent camp counselors. 

Ages 7–12, 415.345.9675

Tahoe Rim Trail Association Youth Backcountry Camp

Stateline

On the Tahoe Rim Trail Association Youth Backcountry experience campers observe local wildlife, swim, cook over small camping stoves and more in beautiful lake Tahoe.

Ages 12–17, 775.298.4485

The Spring Hill School 

Petaluma

The Spring Hill School summer camps offer activities that focus on innovation, creative expression, science, the natural world, and art.

Ages 18 months to 8th grade, 707.763.9222

Two Rivers Soccer Camp

Graeagle

Two Rivers Soccer Camp offers a unique summer camp experience offering high level coaching combined with traditional camp activities in an incomparable setting. Join us for our 52nd summer season!

 Ages 7–17, 415.928.6902

Swimming

Chabad Jewish Center of Novato

Novato

Camp Gan Israel is a summer program that includes field trips, swimming, sports, and crafts in Marin County and is built with innovative ideas and creative programs in a warm and vivacious environment. 

Ages 3–13, 415.878.6770

Echo Lake Youth Camp

Echo Lake

At the week-long Echo Lake Youth Camp, kids can enjoy the outdoors, have fun and make friends doing activities like hiking, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, campfires, talent shows, group games, and more. 

Ages 7–14, 510.981.5140, 510.981.6903

Gold Arrow Camp

Lakeshore

Golden Arrow camp is a traditional summer camp where kids get to participate in activities like wakeboarding, horseback riding, rock climbing, swimming, and more.

Ages 6–14, 800.554.2267

Mill Valley Recreation Summer Camps 

Mill Valley

The Mill Valley Recreation summer camp program offers splash/day camps, art, theater, sports, wellness, counselor in training (CIT), adaptive Needs and more. 

Ages 3–14, 415.383.1370

Marinwood Camp

San Rafael

Hiking, swimming, dodgeball, making new friends, scavenger hunts, dress-up days, tug-o-war, crafting, tie-dye, storytelling, creek walks, obstacle courses, sports, waterslides, barbecues, and more. Marinwood’s award-winning summer camp program offers all the outdoor adventure of a stay away camp in a convenient day.

Ages 3–12, 415.479.0775

Multi Sport Kids Camp

Larkspur

At Mt. Tam Racquet Club’s Summer Multi Sport Camp, kids get active with tennis, swimming, yoga, indoor soccer, bocce ball, and more. 

Ages 6–12, 415.924.6226

Camp Strawberry

Strawberry Recreation District

At Camp Strawberry children get to explore a variety of interests and make new friends with daily activities that balance creative and athletic opportunities. 

Ages 5–12, 415.383.6494

US Sports Camps / Nike Sports Camps

Bay Area

US Sports Camps helps athletes improve and develop their skill sets in a range of sports from baseball, basketball, cross country, dance, swimming, tennis, track and field, soccer, rowing, rugby, lacrosse, gymnastics, and more. 

Ages 4–18, 800.645.3226

— Tennis —

Belvedere Tennis Club

Belvedere 

The summer camp at Belvedere Tennis Club offers kids the chance to get active, improve their tennis skills, enjoy the pool, and more.  

Ages 4–12, 415.435.4792

Higgins Summer Tennis Camps

Tiburon

At Higgins Summer Tennis Camp welcomes kids of all levels and each day kids are trained by tennis professionals to develop and strengthen their skills. 

Ages 4–12, 415.963.2549

Marin Tennis Club

San Rafael

Full- and half-day camps are available for this camp at the beautiful Marin Tennis Club. Campers will receive tennis and fitness instruction, while also participating in other fun activities and swimming!

Ages 6–14, 415.457.5160

San Anselmo Tennis Camp

San Anselmo

These summer programs at San Anselmo Tennis Club are for junior tennis players at all levels. 

Ages 4–15, 415.456.9217

Rafael Racquet Club Youth Tennis Programs

San Rafael

The Rafael Racquet Club Summer Camps focuses on developing tennis experience with structured daily warm ups, skill building, games, and applied play.

Ages 4+, 415.456.5522