Grab a backpack and some hiking shoes. There is an abundance of adventure camps across California, and we’ve collected a handful of camps in and out of the Bay Area to get a taste of the outdoors. Besides camping and adventure, the Bay Area has tons of summer camps, but here are our picks for Marin adventure summer camps.
Co-ed Sleepaway | Field Trips | Travel
— Co-Ed Sleepaway —
Camp Concord
South Lake Tahoe
At Camp Concord sleepaway camp, kids enjoy traditional camping activities like canoeing, kayaking, crawdad fishing, hiking, swimming, volleyball, arts and crafts, archery, camp fires under the starry night sky and more in the beautiful Lake Tahoe Outdoors.
Ages 9–14, 925.671.3006
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
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.
Ages 7–14, 510.981.5140, 510.981.6903
Plantation Farm Camp
Cazadero
Farm camp is a traditional, coed overnight summer experience on a real working farm. Campers work to create a fun and safe environment that encourages independence and building long lasting friendships.
Ages 8–17, 707.847.3494
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
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
— Field Trips —
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
Marin JCC Camp Kehillah
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, 415.444.8055, 415.444.8000
Y Camp
Novato (Lu Sutton Elementary), San Anselmo (Wade Thomas Elementary)
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
— Travel —
Marin JCC Camp Kehillah
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, 415.444.8055, 415.444.8000
