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Fun Sports Summer Camps Near San Francisco: Soccer Camps, Baseball Camps, and More

Swish through sports camp this summer! Photo courtesy of Legarza Sports
Swish through sports camp this summer! Photo courtesy of Legarza Sports
3/31/24 - By Sandra Lee

Sports summer camps in the San Francisco Bay Area offer an excellent opportunity for kids to stay active, develop skills, and make new friends when school lets out for the summer. 

The San Francisco Bay Area knows a thing or two about sports. Luckily for kids, a variety of sports summer camps, from baseball to water sports, cater to various interests, ages, and ability levels. These camps get kids to engage in physical activity during the summer months. They also provide valuable opportunities for honing talents, learning collaboration, and piquing new interests. 

Discover more summer camp fun at the best summer day camps in San Francisco, STEM summer camps in the Bay Area, and tons more summer camps in our San Francisco Summer Camp Guide and Camp Directory. 

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Multi-sports summer camps let you test out many different sports. Photo courtesy of Legarza Sports
Multi-sports summer camps let you test out many different sports. Photo courtesy of Legarza Sports

Multi-Sports Summer Camps in the San Francisco Bay Area

Legarza Sports

Multiple Locations
Ages 5 - 14
With locations all across the Bay Area, Legarza camps offer kids ages 5-14 the skills needed in sports in a fun, high-energy, and supporting way. Offering camps for soccer, basketball, STEAM, all-sports, and even cooking, there is something for every kind of kid. Morning, afternoon, and all-day camps are available.  READ MORE

Spartans Sports Camp

Mountain View
Ages 6 - 14
With multi-sports, baseball, basketball, track & field, volleyball, and cheer camps for kids during the summer, Spartans Sports Camp provides kids with the fundamentals of the sport and an introduction to the skills needed in a fun and supportive way. Other camps include robotics, science, and junior counseling programs.  READ MORE

Bay Club Camp

Multiple Locations
Ages 3 - 15
With camp sessions starting as young as 3 years old, kids can participate in activities in arts and crafts, STEM, music, fitness, and sports. Older kids can focus on sports with skill-building clinics, group exercise, strength and conditioning, and mind + body dance.  READ MORE

US Sports Camps/Nike Sport Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 5 - 12
Nike offers top-notch camps all throughout the United States, with special focus on specific sports. Want to improve your batting skills? There's a camp for that. Want to learn to score a hat trick in soccer? There's a camp for that. Want to swish every shot? There's a camp for that, too. Nike camps take sports seriously, and utilize premier athletes and coaches to teach the next generation the funamentals of America's games. Check the website to find locations and camps nearest you.  READ MORE

Hi-Five Sports Camp

San Jose
Ages 5 - 12
Hi-Five Sports offers a mix of traditional and unique sports such as flag football, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship for kids ages 5-12 years old. Camps are all-day with extended before and after care available.  READ MORE

Cal Sports Camps

Berkeley
Ages 7 - 18
Cal Sports Camps offer each camper the unique opportunity to learn from the nation’s best coaches at Cal’s world-class facilities. Camp will be geared towards young athletes ages 7-18 who are relatively new to their respective sport and also for those working to take that next big step in their game. READ MORE
Make camp your goal this summer! Photo courtesy of Canva
Make camp your goal this summer! Photo courtesy of Canva

Soccer Summer Camps in the San Francisco Bay Area

24-7 UK Soccer Academy

Oakland & Castro Valley
Ages 5 - 16
24-7 UK Soccer Academy is a professional sports organization and the official trainer for the Castro Valley, Montclair, and Piedmont Soccer Clubs. Kids 5-16 can attend one of the 24-7 UK Soccer Academy training camps and activities including specialized goalkeeper camps, preseason skills sessions, and specialized camps for younger kids.  READ MORE

San Francisco Elite Soccer Club

San Francisco
Ages 5 - 13
Serious soccer players ages 7-17 can get professional-level training to improve their technical abilities and tactical understanding of the game. Full-day and half-day camps available.  READ MORE

Golden Gate Soccer

San Francisco
Ages 7 - 14
Golden Gate Soccer Camps allow young athletes to enhance their soccer skills and understanding of the game. Designed for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced, summer camps are 100% soccer-oriented, focusing on technical skills, tactical understanding, teamwork, and sportsmanship. READ MORE
Swing for the fences at summer sports camps. Photo courtesy of Canva
Swing for the fences at summer sports camps. Photo courtesy of Canva

Baseball Summer Camps in the San Francisco Bay Area

Future Star Baseball

Oakland
Ages 5 - 13
Camps cover all aspects of baseball including pitching, stretching/plyometrics, fundamentals of throwing & catching, glove drills, individual defense (infield & outfield), team defense (throwing to the right base, cut-off, force out, etc.), base running, principles of hitting (stance and swing) and hitting stations. Full kid-pitch baseball game every day and Baseball Olympics each week. Recommended for kids ages 5-13.  READ MORE

South Bay Sports Training Summer Camps

San Jose
Ages 7 - 12
South Bay Sports Training is an indoor baseball complex with batting cages and a premier coaching staff. Summer camps include training in pitching, batting, catching, throwing, base-running, and more. This full-day camp can keep your little ace busy with America's game all summer long, with camps running from June to August.  READ MORE

Giants Baseball Camp

Multiple Locations
Ages 4 - 13
The San Francisco Giants offer youth baseball and softball camps in Northern California for kids ages 4-13. Featuring the highest caliber staff, Giants Baseball Camps are the perfect combination of baseball instruction, competition, and fun! READ MORE

San Francisco Baseball Academy

San Francisco
Ages 6 - 13
The only baseball and softball batting cages open to the public, San Francisco Baseball Academy brings the love of the sport to the community. Baseball camps focus on skill development, light competition and fun for kids ages 6-13. Flexible signups for individual days, 2 days, or whole weeks and aftercare are available. READ MORE

Legends Camps

Multiple Locations
Ages 7 - 12
With locations throughout the Bay Area, Legends Baseball and Softball Camp focuses on the love of the sport in a fun, engaging, and energetic way. Camps are all day for kids ages 7-12 in a 6 to 1 camper-to-coach ratio.  READ MORE
Splash into water sports fun. Photo courtesy of Canva
Splash into water sports fun. Photo courtesy of Canva

Swimming & Water Sports Summer Camps in the San Francisco Bay Area

Dogpatch Paddle

San Francisco
Ages 7 - 14
Dogpatch Paddle has youth camps for kids ages 7-14 that range from beginner to experienced. Campers can get out on the water and learn to paddle for the first time, or hone their skills. Aside from paddling lessons, kids can hang out at the beach or play games on the grassy lawn.  READ MORE

Waterworks Aquatics

San Jose
Ages 5 - 14
With locations in San Jose and Sunnyvale, Waterworks Aquatics isn’t just a place to teach little ones to swim, it also offers family swim nights, summer swim camps, competitions, aerobics, and birthday party spaces. There are no set sessions for classes, and they run a short 20 minutes, so your little one can start and stop classes whenever it’s most convenient.  READ MORE

Sea Trek Summer Camp

Sausalito
Ages 9 - 14
Kids can have a blast in the water at Sea Trek's SUP and Kayak summer camps for kids ages 9-14. Cams provides hands-on instruction in kayaking and paddleboarding, exploring the scenic waters of the San Francisco Bay while learning about marine ecology. Locations in Alameda and Sausalito.  READ MORE

East Bay Rowing Club

Oakland
Ages 14 - 18
Open to Oakland residents or attending an Oakland high School, East Bay Rowing Club has summer camps catering to both beginners and experienced rowers. Camps are for kids in 8th-12th grade to learn and practice strokes, boat handling skills, and rowing in racing shells on the Oakland Estuary. READ MORE

Camp Rinconada Swim

Palo Alto
Ages 7 - 12
Campers learn to swim or work on stroke development depending on skill level accesses on the first day. In addition, campers have daily swim-related workouts, free swim, time for land and camp games, crafts, and snacks. 1 hour of free play time is included in daily camp activities.  READ MORE
Summer camp will be a smash hit for kids of all ages. Photo courtesy of Canva
Summer camp will be a smash hit for kids of all ages. Photo courtesy of Canva

Other Sports Summer Camps in the San Francisco Bay Area

City Beach Volleyball

Fremont
Ages 10 - 14
Girls and boys ages 7-14 can participate in either beginner camp for players looking to build their skills or intermediate with games and advanced skills training. Certified coaches and players run drills and games and each day includes technical training, foundational movement, and gameplay in their facility in Fremont.  READ MORE

California Sports Center

San Jose, Morgan Hill, & Sunnyvale
Ages 3 - 16
With multiple locations in the South Bay including Morgan Hill and Sunnyvale, California Sports Center has camps in gymnastics, dance, ninja kids, and combo classes starting at 3 years old. Half-day and full-day camps are available, as well as birthday parties, classes, and Spring camps also offered.  READ MORE

Sessions Gym Parkour Camp

San Jose
Ages 6+
Parkour camps are designed by certified parkour instructors to use a series of games, obstacle courses, and positive encouragement to teach the fundamental principles of parkour. Summer, winter, and holiday day camps are available and held in the 12,000 sq. ft. facility in San Jose.  READ MORE

Euro School of Tennis

Multiple Locations
Ages 6 - 14
Kids can learn the sport of tennis as a great aerobic workout and enhance coordination, agility and flexibility. Campers compete in matches, take lessons, or hit around with friends in a supportive and friendly environment. Camp locations are in the East Bay, Peninsula, and South Bay.  READ MORE

Circus Center

San Francisco
Ages 7 - 13
Circus Center’s Youth Program provides well-rounded circus training for kids ages 6-17, from absolute beginners all the way through pre-professionals through a cumulative curriculum. Classes are offered in: Acrobatics (tumbling, handstands, hoop diving, Chinese pole) Aerial arts (silks, trapeze, hoop, rope, straps) Flexibility & Contortion Flying Trapeze & Trampoline Clown and Performance Weeklong day camps offer a fun, safe and supportive environment where children can test their limits and explore their creativity with... READ MORE

Head Over Heels Athletic Arts

Emeryville
Ages 4 - 12
Head Over Heels Athletic camps introduce kids to the fundamentals of gymnastics with an action-packed day on padded floors, soft mats, and foam pits. All levels of experience and ability are welcome for kids from preschool to 12 years old. Half and full-day camps are available.  READ MORE

Bay Area Fencing Club

Los Gatos
Ages 7+
For beginners, intermediate, and elite fencers, campers can start or continue honing in on necessary skills in the art of fencing. Energetic instructors keep kids engaged and with fun activities with all equipment provided. Learn agility, balance, and coordination with games and tournament-style fencing for kids 7 and up.  READ MORE

San Francisco Skate Club

San Francisco
Ages 8 - 14
Sharing the art of skateboarding with youth ages 8 - 14, summer camps are available at various SF parks and explore safe skate locations just a short walk (or push) away from the Western Addition in San Francisco. Small group instruction at 6 kids and 2 adults for ultimate safety. Before and aftercare are available. READ MORE

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