Got a creative type? Send them away to camp to do everything they are most passionate about, whether you have a budding Matisse or a Shakespeare on your hands. Among the Bay Area’s many great camps, there are top-notch Marin arts summer camps for all age groups.
Art | Blacksmithing | Creative | Dance | Film | Makers | Music | Media Arts | Popular Media | Theater | Writing
— Art —
Art and Garden Day Camp
Tiburon
Ages 4–7, 415.435.4355
ARTifact
Corte Madera, San Francisco
ARTifact summer camp uses the a cross between art and anthropology to educate and promote creativity
Ages 5–13, 415.335.9338
Bay Area Discovery Museum
Sausalito
At the various Bay Area Discovery Museum day camps, kids get to make friends, explore new horizons and adventure in Fort Baker National Park.
Ages 3–8, 415.339.3907
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
Book Passage Author’s Club
Corte Madera
Young writers can experiment with plot, characters and language at this week-long camp for aspiring storytellers. Along with writing games and exercises, kids will also participate in outdoor activities, make their own illustrations and read works by children’s authors.
Grades 4–6, 415.927.0960
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 Doodles
San Francisco, Petaluma
Camp Doodles encourages kids to grow their creative intelligence through creative projects and outdoor activities.
Ages 4–15, 415.388.4386
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
Camp Integem
Larkspur, 10 Bay Area locations
Camp Integem is a top AR Educational camp and empowers children to explore, design, and innovate with future tech.
Ages 5–18, 408.459.0657
Chronos Academy Maker Camp
Larkspur
In Chronos Academy’s Maker Camp, kids make history-inspired projects every day in all four components: engineering, tech lab, art exploration and recreation. For math-lovers, there’s the option to stay for an extra hour to hone these skills.
Ages 5–12, 415-383-2283
Corte Madera Camp
Corte Madera
In this all-encompassing experience, Corte Madera Summer Camp offers everything from indoor/outdoor games and sports to art, cooking, volunteer opportunities and even special guest visits.
Ages 5–12, 415.927.5073
Creative Cave
Mill Valley
Digital art, video game design, toy design and graffiti art are just a few of the classes that your creative kid can take at Mill Valley’s Creative Camp. Any campers interested in new media and animation will love these offerings.
Ages 5–12 + teens, 628.252.9173
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
Enriching U
Novato/Online
Enriching U Camp teaches kids valuable skills like animating, code, photography, creating VR worlds and building video games with instruction from professionabls who worked at Lucasfilm and Disney.
Ages 10–15, 415.475.7567
Love2Dance
Novato
Experience the fun and magic of Love2Dance Summer Camp. In a positive, caring and fun learning environment, kids can enjoy all styles of dance to popular songs, plus arts and crafts, bounce houses, fun games, daily popsicles and tie dye t-shirts. Mini performance are held for the parents on the last day of camp.
Ages 2+, 415.898.3833
Marin Christian Academy Summer Day Camp
Novato
The Marin Christian Academy Summer Day camp has a blend of academic and creative activities to keep young minds sharp over the summer.
Ages 5–12, 415.892.5713
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
Masterworks Summer Art Camps
Corte Madera
Since 1997, MASTERWORKS Fine Art Studio has been inspiring families of Marin County with the magic of the creative process. Classic hands-on art instruction offered with individually themed summer camps in painting, design, drawing, fashion illustration, portraits and perspective for children ages 6–14.
Ages 6–14, 415.945.7945
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
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
OHCA: Youth Art Camp
Mill Valley
O’Hanlon Center for the Arts provides an environment and spaces where creativity and community can develop, expand and flourish.
Ages — Camp 1: 5–9 years, Camp 2: 10–14 years, 415.388.4331
Poekie Nook
Mill Valley
Create your own stuffed animals! Hand-sewing, beading and other crafts for kids age 6 and up, member drop-in and classes.
Ages 6–12, 415.326.5202
River Way Ranch Camp
Greater Bay Area, Fresno, Yosemite
The River Way Ranch Camp offers a sleep away summer program with recreational and learning opportunities from culinary arts, ropes challenge course, film production, dance, horseback riding, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, waterskiing, wave runners and so much more.
Ages 7–16, 559.787.2551
Sacred Heart Preparatory School
San Francisco
The summer program at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory follows a range of hands-on learning and the chance to even go on field trips.
Ages 8–14, 415.775.6626
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 classes.
Ages 4+, 415.258.1900
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
Stapleton School of the Performing Arts
San Anselmo
The Stapleton School summer program offers dance programs covering a variety of styles, including ballet, contemporary dance and musical theater camps, instilling passion for the performing arts in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Ages 4+, 415.454.5759
Steve and Kate’s Camp
Corte Madera, Santa Rosa, Petaluma
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
Studio 4 Art
Novato, San Rafael
Studio 4 Art’s summer programs focus on fasshion and design, pottery throwdown, young entrepreneurship, design, making and building, plus some wicked adventures, furry friends and sweet treats.
Art, 4–13, 415.596.5546
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
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
Tiburon Adventure Camp
Tiburon
Be part of the fun this summer at the Tiburon Adventure Camp, which hosts a variety of summertime activities to beat the heat in a fun interactive environment. Events will be tailored around weekly themes to captivate interest and keep the good times going. Highlights include swimming, movies, field trips and special events.
Ages 2–8, 415.435.4366
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 2–14, 707.763.9222
Transcendence Kids Camp
Sonoma
Led by Broadway artists, Transcendence Kids Camp is a musical theater camp that will help build confidence, inspire creativity and instill well-being in a non-competitive and nurturing environment. It’s an unforgettable experience that will teach lessons about theater and life.
Ages 7–12 and 13–17, 877.424.1414,
UC Berkeley embARC Summer Design Academy
Berkeley
The UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design’s embARC summer program offers high school students the opportunity to explore architecture, urban design and sustainable city planning through integrated components, sustainable city planning workshop, a digital design workshop, environmental design conversations series and material exploration workshop.
Ages 16–18, 510.643.1188
— Blacksmithing —
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
— Dance —
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
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
Happy Feet Summer Camp
Mill Valley
Five weeklong sessions are offered, and each week centers around a different theme. Camp activities include dancing, crafts and games, and rest time will be ensured as well.
Ages 4–11, 415.381.0811
Katia and Company
Novato
Katia and Company summer programs include themed day camps, their Back to Broadway camp and Dance to Disney camp.
Ages 7–16, 415.305.2153
Love2Dance
Novato
Experience the fun and magic of Love2Dance Summer Camp. In a positive, caring and fun learning environment, kids can enjoy all styles of dance to popular songs, plus arts and crafts, bounce houses, fun games, daily popsicles and tie dye t-shirts. Mini performance are held for the parents on the last day of camp.
Ages 2+, 415.898.3833
Marin Ballet
San Rafael
Marin Ballet’s “Beautiful Earth” summer camp encourages participants to explore all that our planet has to offer through dance, art and more.
Ages 3–18, 415.453.6705
Marin Conservatory of Dance
Mill Valley
MCD’s Ballet Summer Camp is designed for dancers ages 4–18 and all levels. Whether your child is just beginning or experienced, this camp offers a mix of learning, creativity and movement, plus advanced-level summer intensives for teens with visiting guest teachers.
Ages 4–18, 415.326.5117
Marin Dance Theatre
San Rafael, Corte Madera
Marin Dance Theatre’s summer dance programs focus on empowering children through dance. They hold summer camps and programs for youth of all ages. Visit www.mdt.org for more information and to register.
Ages 18 months to 18 years, 415.499.8891
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
RoCo Dance
Mill Valley
RoCo youth programs range from beginners to aspiring professionals with a curriculum that offers contemporary, ballet, jazz, hip hop, and breakdancing.
Ages 3–18, 415.388.6786
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
American Dance Training Camps’ Ultimate Sierra Mountains Dance Camp
Tahoe
Dance, adventure, new friends and fun: Girls aged 8–17 can dance their hearts out at ADTC’s ultimate overnight dance camp in the beautiful Sierra Mountains of North Lake Tahoe.
Ages 8–17, 866.383.ADTC
— Film —
California Film Institute
San Rafael
Summer Film at the California Film Institute provides an opportunity for creative youth to experiment with the art of film while getting pre-professional training for the film industry. Camp goers can get a taste of each step in the filmmaking process — writing, storyboarding, production, editing — or learn what it takes to curate films for a festival with the help of real film festival organizers.
Ages 11–18, 415.383.5256
River Way Ranch Camp
Greater Bay Area, Fresno, Yosemite
The River Way Ranch Camp offers a sleep away summer program with recreational and learning opportunities from culinary arts, ropes challenge course, film production, dance, horseback riding, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, waterskiing, wave runners and so much more.
Ages 7–16, 559.787.2551
Sacred Heart Preparatory School
San Francisco
The summer program at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory follows a range of hands-on learning and the chance to even go on field trips.
Ages 8–14, 415.775.6626
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 classes.
Ages 4+, 415.258.1900
Throckmorton Theatre
Mill Valley
The Throckmorton Theatre offers a musical theater program for young performers to dance, sing, act and put together a production in a supportive environment.
Ages 7–18, 415.383.9600
— Makers —
Art Maker Studio
San Rafael
Art Maker Studio is an art studio in the San Francisco Bay Area providing classes and camps for kids online as well as at professional art organizations, schools, and community centers in the North Bay.
Ages 6–11, 415.858.0278
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 Doodles
San Francisco
Their motto is kids are amazing and deserve to do amazing things. This camp allows kids to grow their creative intelligence through making and get active with numerous exciting outdoor activities.
Ages 3.5–15, 415.388.4386
Chronos Academy Maker Camp
Larkspur
Maker Camp focuses on using science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM), to build, create, and discover.
Ages 5–12, 415.383.2283
Creative Cave
Mill Valley
Digital art, video game design, toy design and graffiti art are just a few of the classes that your creative kid can take at Mill Valley’s Creative Camp. Any campers interested in new media and animation will love these offerings.
Ages 5–12 + teens, 628.252.9173
Poekie Nook
Mill Valley
Create your own stuffed animals! Hand-sewing, beading and other crafts for kids age 6 and up, member drop-in and classes
Ages 6–12, 415.326.5202
Sacred Heart Preparatory School
San Francisco
The summer program at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory follows a range of hands-on learning and the chance to even go on field trips.
Ages 8–14, 415.775.6626
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
TinkerTech Camps
Marin County
Kids can get started with or develop their skills in coding, AI, robotics and engineering at TinkerTech. With a range of classes at locations across Marin, this camp is accessible and edifying for campers interested in tech, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Ages 8–11 and 11–18, 415.290.9964
— Music —
Lake Tahoe Music Camp
Stateline of Nevada
The Lake Tahoe Music Camp is a sleepaway experience focused on all things music. Campers will have the opportunity to join clinic, workshops, performances and more.
Ages 12–18, 775.784.4278
Marin Christian Academy Summer Day Camp
Novato
The Marin Christian Academy Summer Day camp has a blend of academic and creative activities to keep young minds sharp over the summer.
Ages 5–12, 415.892.5713,
Marin Girls Chorus
San Rafael
The Marin Girls Chorus summer program empowers girls through music education and the joy of collaborative singing. The camp for the 10-18 age group specifically will not be available until summer 2026.
Ages 5–12, 415.827.7335
Marin Idol Summer Performance Camp
Mill Valley
Marin Idol Summer Performance Camp and Piano Band Camp help kids ace their auditions, overcome fears, and learn how to play the piano.
Ages 9–18, 415.383.5395
Legendary Summer Music Camps
San Anselmo
Young Performers International encourages the growth of aspiring young musicians and performers with individualized experiences, community building activities, a concert to end the camp and more.
Ages 5–17, [email protected]
— Media Arts —
Creative Cave
Mill Valley
Digital art, video game design, toy design and graffiti art are just a few of the classes that your creative kid can take at Mill Valley’s Creative Camp. Any campers interested in new media and animation will love these offerings.
Ages 5–12 + teens, 628.252.9173
Sacred Heart Preparatory School
San Francisco
The summer program at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory follows a range of hands-on learning and the chance to even go on field trips.
Ages 8–14, 415.775.6626
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
— Popular Media —
Fantastical Adventures Day Camp
Tiburon
Fantastical Adventures have camps for your child’s favorite fantasies including Lord of the Rings, Percy Jackson, Pokemon, Harry Potter and more.
Ages 5–12, 415.435.4355
— Theater —
Academy Deturk Performing Arts Workshops
Tiburon
Academy Deturk Performing Arts summer program focuses on equipping aspiring performers with the skills, confidence and poise necessary for success. Their classes include acting, singing, movements and improvisation.
Ages 9–13, 415.456.4297
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
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
Katia and Company
San Rafael
Katia and Company summer programs include day camps, their Back to Broadway camp, and Dance to Disney camps.
Ages 7–16, 415.305.2153
Marin Theatre Summer Camp
Mill Valley
The Marin Theatre Company summer camp offers classes for acting, improv, and playwriting.
Ages 4–18, 415.322.6049, 415.388.5200
Marin Shakespeare Company
San Rafael
Marin Shakespeare Company’s summer camp will allow your child to learn about Shakespeare and his legacy in an interactive way that culminates with a shortened performance of one of his plays.
Ages 5–19, 415.499.4487
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
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 classes.
Ages 4+, 415.258.1900
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
Throckmorton Theatre
Mill Valley
The Throckmorton Theatre offers a musical theater program for young performers to dance, sing, act and put together a production in a supportive environment.
Ages 7–18, 415.383.9600
— Writing —
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
Book Passage Author’s Club
Corte Madera
Young writers can experiment with plot, characters and language at this week-long camp for aspiring storytellers. Along with writing games and exercises, kids will also participate in outdoor activities, make their own illustrations and read works by children’s authors.
Grades 4–6, 415.927.0960
Sacred Heart Preparatory School
San Francisco
The summer program at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory follows a range of hands-on learning and the chance to even go on field trips.
Ages 8–14, 415.775.6626
