Local Adventures all summer long

Looking for fun, affordable summer camps close to home? The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department offers a variety of summer programs for kids and teens in San José. Preschoolers through teens can play, explore, learn, stay active, and make new friends at camp all summer long. 

With multiple locations throughout San José, our affordable and high-quality summer programs are designed to fit every family's needs. Register your child for a summer of adventure and priceless memories today!

Play, explore, and grow

Camp San José Jr.

Camp San José Jr. is an unforgettable summer camp for children ages 3-5 that combines camp traditions with a wide variety of enrichment and educational activities. 

Camp San José Jr. is available at multiple locations throughout San José and runs weekly camps Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Preschool Camps and Classes

At our community center programs, toddlers and preschoolers enjoy a world of fun and learning! Children explore engaging activities. They create amazing art, groove to lively tunes, and build early skills, while making new friends in a friendly, playful setting.

Discover our affordable, safe, and engaging preschool summer programs today and watch your child’s creativity and confidence soar!

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Learn While Having Fun

Camp San José

Camp San José is a summer camp for children ages 5-12 that incorporates educational features in fun and entertaining activities and projects. Campers play fun games, sports, create arts & crafts, and embark on a weekly field trip.

Camp San José is available at multiple locations throughout San José and runs weekly camps from Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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F.I.T. Camp

F.I.T. Camp offers fitness activities, enrichment, fun interactive games, and a healthy cooking club for youth ages 7-12. Campers will build confidence, make new friends, and learn lifelong healthy habits through an evidence-based curriculum.

F.I.T. Camp is available at Berryessa Community Center and Mayfair Community Center. The camp runs weekly, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Youth Camps and Classes

Our Summer recreational camps and classes for youth offer a variety of hands-on activities, such as 3D Printing and Design, Anime and Manga Drawing, Stop Motion Animation, Engineering and Coding, Sports, Dance, and more. These affordable summer programs provide a safe, interactive learning environment led by experienced instructors.

Summer Fun Where You Belong

Teen Centers

City of San José Teen Centers are open during the summer months as drop-in programs. Citywide Teen Center programs are free for youth starting 6th through 12th grade in school year 2026-2027.

Teen Center summer programs provides a safe space for youth to participate in recreational activities, arts & crafts, sports, video games, and more.

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Teens Together

Teens Together at Camden Community Center is a summer camp for teens with disabilities. The summer camp provides a safe and structured opportunity to be social, make new friends, and learn some new skills. Participants must be able to function in a 1:4 staff to participant ratio and be independent with their personal care, or provide an attendant.

For more information and to register, contact the Camden Community Center.

Teen Leadership Camp

Teen Leadership Camp at Seven Trees Community Center is free for youth ages 11-18. This teen summer camp offers youth skill-building opportunities alongside traditional recreational camp activities. Throughout the week, participants will receive mentorship from staff and practice their newly acquired skills by leading activities.

For more information and to register, contact the Seven Trees Community Center.

 FAQ

How do I register my child for summer camp?

Select one or more of the affordable summer camps and classes we offer, then register in person at a participating community center or online at sjregistration.com.

Priority registration for summer camps begins in person at participating community centers on January 28, 2026, at 10 a.m. General registration opens in person and online at sjregistration.com on February 7, 2026, at 10 a.m.

Priority registration for summer classes begins in person at participating community centers on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. General registration opens in person and online at sjregistration.com on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10 a.m.

How much do summer camps cost?

Costs for City of San José summer camps vary by program. For cost information about a specific camp, please contact your local community center or visit sjregistration.com and search for the summer camp by keyword.

Flexible payment plan options are available. Scholarship-eligible families can reserve a spot for $25 per week of camp, and non-scholarship families can reserve a spot for $50 per week per camp. Final payment is due three weeks before the first day of camp.

Are scholarships available for summer camps?

Scholarships are awarded as funding is available. Submit a completed scholarship application to any Community Center. Completion of the scholarship application does not guarantee scholarship approval. Learn more at the Citywide Scholarship Program website.

Please contact your local community center for more information.

What are the summer camp locations and operating hours?

Summer camps are located throughout the City of San José and hours vary by program and site.

For a list of participating sites for Camp San José Jr., Camp San José, and F.I.T. Camp, visit the Recreation Camps website.

For Teen Center Summer Drop-In Programs hours, contact one of the participating sites:

• Bascom Community Center
• Mayfair Community Center
• Roosevelt Community Center
• Seven Trees Community Center
• Willow Glen Community Center

For other recreational summer camps and classes, contact your local community center or visit sjregistration.com.