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 —
Berkeley Echo Lake Youth Camp
Echo Lake
Echo Lake Youth Camp is a week-long experience for kids to enjoy the outdoors, have fun, and make friends doing activities like hiking, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, campfires, talent shows, group games and more. And with a CIT program and family camp options, older kids (and kids at heart) can get in on the camp experience.
Ages 7–14, 510.981.5140, 510.981.6903
Tahoe Summer Camps
Truckee, Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Summer Camps has it all, from various art or STEM camps to wilderness or sports ones.
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 —
GymWorld Marin
San Rafael
Summer camp at GymWorld Marin is a great opportunity for your aspiring gymnast to hone their skills in and make a few new friends along the way.
Various age ranges, 415.482.8580
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 structured gymnastics of 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 a Summer Film Series Workshop. Come dance and perform to your favorite Broadway tunes and pop stars all summer long.
Ages 4+, 415.380.0887
Pyramid Gymnastics
San Rafael
Expect your young gymnast to come back from Pyramid’s camp tumbling like a pro. The Pyramid Gym summer camps and classes are dedicated to “real gymnastics for real kids,” filling the time of its four-day camps solely with gymnastics training and instruction.
Grades K–6, 415.927.1240
TumbleSpot
Mill Valley
Tumbling, acro and gymnastics await at TumbleSpot. Children through age 10 can enjoy the camps and classes at this Mill Valley gym.
Ages 1–10, 415.888.3726
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 activities like ropes courses, kayaking, sailing, gardening, composting, nature, arts and crafts, climbing and so much more.
Ages 7–15, 626.296.4040
Dickson Ranch Horse and Activity Camp
Woodacre
At Dickson Ranch Horse and Activity Camp, days consist of lots of interaction with the horses from riding to grooming, but there are also games, arts and crafts and chances to learn about a horse’s anatomy and horsemanship.
Ages 8–14, 415.488.0454
Miwok Equestrian Center
Mill Valley
Miwok Equestrian Center welcomes all riders from beginners to advanced. Children will have the chance to learn all about horses, from about them to how to ride and care for them.
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 5–12, 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
Tam Junction Camp-Mind, Body, Soul
Mill Valley
This well-rounded camp is a collaboration among a few Tam Junction orgainzations: Wee Yogis, PoekieNook, Mojo Dojo Karate and Mathnasium. As a result, activities span sports, arts, academics and more, with packed days that leave no room for summer boredom.
Grades K–8, 415.306.4956
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 activities like daily field trips, bowling, movies and visits to parks and beaches.
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 various outdoor activities like horseback riding or rock climbing.
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 and more summer fun.
Ages 7–12, plus separate Middle School Camp, 415.472.9344
Tahoe Summer Camps
Truckee, Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Summer Camps has it all, from various art or STEM camps to wilderness or sports ones.
Ages 4–14, 530.414.9316
— Sailing —
Call of the Sea-Voyage Seaward
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 Sail Camp
Sausalito
Sausalito Yacht Club’s Summer Sail Camp welcomes campers of all levels and teaches sailing skills in a fun, safe and educational environment. From a “Tiny Sailors” program for 5- to 8-year-olds to high school camps and racing teams, this program meets young sailors where they’re at, helping them gain confidence and competence on the water.
Ages 5+, 415.332.7400×114
Sailing Education Adventures
Sausalito
Sailing Education Adventures’ Sail Camps are one of the best ways for children to learn to sail in the Bay Area. SEA offers intensive instruction on 12- to 14-foot sailboats, as well as lessons on boat safety and seamanship. And most importantly, Sail Camp fosters teamwork and individual self-confidence.
Ages 8–17, 415.717.4809
Spaulding Marine Center
Sausalito
Campers will learn how to sail, practice seamanship and stewardship within Richardson Bay, and spend time learning to work with tools in the woodshop. Activities include sailing, local field trips, knot tying, woodworking and group games.
Ages 10–16, 415.332.3179
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
Tahoe Summer Camps
Truckee, Lake Tahoe
Tahoe Summer Camps has it all, from various art or STEM camps to wilderness or sports ones.
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
Bay Club Summer Camps
Corte Madera, Kentfield, Novato and beyond Marin
Bay Club’s summer camps treat kids to fun-filled days of art, science and age-appropriate athletics like aquatics, basketball, tennis and more with world-class amenities. Whether your child is a “little explorer” or an aspiring CIT, they’ll enjoy their active summer spent at Bay Club. Members save 25% on all camp enrollments, but no membership is required to join Bay Club camp.
Ages 3–15
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
Marin Blaster Camp
Mill Valley
Blaster Camp is a sports-based summer program where kids have organized NERF blaster fun every day!
Ages 7–14, 415.816.0529
Bolinas Surf Lessons
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 Academy
Kentfield
At the Bombers Baseball Academy’s weeklong camps led by Coach Foppert, young players receive an in-depth and comprehensive approach to fundamentals, skills, techniques and drills used at the highest levels of baseball. Each day will end with a scrimmage where the players will utilize the instruction they received in live game situations.
Ages 8–14, 415.302.1433
Branson Summer Session
Ross
Branson Summer Session offers 20+ programs for middle and high school students, ranging from one to five weeks in length. Whatever your passions or interests — from academic preparation to sports to arts to STEM — you will find a program here at Branson. Students work closely with Branson teachers and coaches, meet new students from around the Bay Area, and practice academic, artistic and athletic skills. On a beautiful 17-acre campus surrounded by nature, you will experiment, explore, learn, grow and have fun. All are welcome. Financial aid is available.
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 with activities like dress up days, swimming, art and lots more.
Ages 4–12, 415.843.1730
Caren Horstmeyer Girls Basketball Camp
Larkspur
At the Horstmeyer Basketball Camp, girls will improve their fundamental skills and gain valuable leadership experience.
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 with this 3-week camp.
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 like ball control, shooting, defending, goalkeeping, speed and agility training. The camp even holds its own World Cup Tournament.
Ages 5–12, 415.383.0320
Dominican Summer Sports Camps
San Rafael
Campers get the opportunity to try and improve on a range of different sport skill sets at the Dominican Summer Sports Camps.
Ages 6–14, 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
Legarza Sports Camp
Various Locations in Marin
Legarza offers both a basketball camp and a few under the STEAM umbrella — like carpentry or physics — for kids looking to expand their skills and learn new ones.
Ages 5–14, 415.334.3333
San Rafael
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
Ladies Shred
Mill Valley
Ladies Shred is the best of both worlds; kids at this camp can learn both how to shred both on a skateboard and on a surfboard.
Ages 7+, 415.637.0332
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 12–17, 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
The Mark Day School summer camp offers academics, recreation, fun and exploring a kid’s creative side through science, performing arts, tinkering, volleyball and sports.
Ages 5–13, 415.472.8000
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
Mt Tam Bikes Camp
Mill Valley
The Mt Tam Bikes Camp gives their campers a memorable cycling opportunity with the chance to dedvelop skills regardless of expertise.
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, arts and crafts 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 Limits Sports Day Camp
Corte Madera
The No Limits Day Camp offers a few different options, from mountain biking and adventure biking to skateboarding and scootering.
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, Sonoma
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
Sausalito
Sailing Education Adventures’ Sail Camps are one of the best ways for children to learn to sail in the Bay Area. SEA offers intensive instruction on 12- to 14-foot sailboats, as well as lessons on boat safety and seamanship. And most importantly, Sail Camp fosters teamwork and individual self-confidence.
Ages 8–17, 415.775.8779
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 and SUP 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 5–14, 415.529.8364
Summer at 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 Sail Camp
Sausalito
Sausalito Yacht Club’s Summer Sail Camp welcomes campers of all levels and teaches sailing skills in a fun, safe and educational environment. From a “Tiny Sailors” program for 5- to 8-year-olds to high school camps and racing teams, this program meets young sailors where they’re at, helping them gain confidence and competence on the water.
Ages 5+, 415.332.7400×114
US Sports Camps / Nike Sports Camps
Bay Area
US Sports Camps helps athletes improve and develop their skillsets in a range of sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, dance, swimming, tennis, track and field, soccer, rowing, rugby, lacrosse, gymnastics and more.
Ages 5–18, 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 activities like daily field trips, bowling, movies and visits to parks and beaches.
Ages 4+, 415.383.4755
Y Camp at Wade Thomas Elementary Schools
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 5–13, 415.937.2257
Totally Tennis Summer Camp / RRC Day Camp
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 are available for ages as young as preschool and as old as eighth grade, but both camps encourage education, creativity, innovation and beyond.
Ages 18 months to 8th grade, 707.763.9222
Two Rivers Soccer Camp
Graeagle
With enthusiastic and knowledgable coaching, Two Rivers Soccer Camp offers the chance to improve soccer skills but in a summer camp setting.
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
Berkeley Echo Lake Camp
Echo Lake
Echo Lake Youth Camp is a week-long experience for kids to enjoy the outdoors, have fun, and make friends doing activities like hiking, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, campfires, talent shows, group games and more. And with a CIT program and family camp options, older kids (and kids at heart) can get in on the camp experience.
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 various outdoor activities like horseback riding or rock climbing.
Ages 6–14, 800.554.2267
Mill Valley Recreation Summer Camps
Mill Valley
The Mill Valley Recreation Summer Camp program has a slew of activities that’ll give your child options including art, theater, wellness, 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, arts and crafts and more.
Ages 6–12, 415.924.6226
Camp Strawberry
Strawberry Recreation District
At Camp Strawberry, children learn leadership skills and explore a variety of interests with daily activities that balance creative and athletic opportunities. Though the main camp is suited for children aged 5–11, there are CIT opportunities for kids aged 12–14.
Ages 5–12, 415.383.6494
US Sports Camps / Nike Sports Camps
Bay Area
US Sports Camps helps athletes improve and develop their skillsets in a range of sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, dance, swimming, tennis, track and field, soccer, rowing, rugby, lacrosse, gymnastics and more.
Ages 5–18, 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
Whether your child is a beginner or already in the world of tennis, Marin Tennis Club’s summer camp is a great learning opportunity for the sport. And, there’s even supervised pool time.
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
Totally Tennis Summer Camp / RRC Day Camp
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
