Science Camps in Palo Alto, CA (2026)

Marine Science 6th-8th Camp Brainy Bunch

Middle school students explore chemistry, oceanography, ecology, marine biology, including dissections and environmental impact projects.

Ages 11–14 $2095/week overnight Indoors and Outdoors

📍 Stanford, CA, 94305

STEAM Dream: Innovation Lab - Engineering and Entrepreneurship Resource Area For Teaching – RAFT

A camp focused on engineering and entrepreneurship activities, encouraging campers to develop innovative solutions and business thinking.

Ages 5–14 $425/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 870 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94303

iD Tech Summer Day Camp at Palo Alto High School iD Tech

Hands-on STEM day camps for ages 7-17 where campers learn coding, game development, robotics, 3D printing, and more, balanced with outdoor activities like ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball,...

Ages 7–17 $1099/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 50 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94301

Plankton Pioneers San Francisco Bay Marine Science Institute

Hands-on marine and Bay adventure camp for entering K-1st graders focusing on Pacific coast and SF Bay marine life, habitats, and ecosystems through interactive stations, crafts, live animal touching,...

Ages 5–7 $720/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 Redwood City, CA, 94061

Adventure Camp San Carlos Parks and Recreation

Weekly themed adventure activities and field trips for children ages 4-12.

Ages 4–12 $425/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 900 Chestnut Street, San Carlos, CA, 94070

Air & Space Hiller Aviation Camp

Explore the final frontier in a hands-on adventure in astronomy and space travel, including building model rockets, flight simulators, planetarium star observations, and a Friday field trip to launch ...

Ages 5–10 $775/week full-day Indoors and Outdoors

📍 601 Skyway Rd., San Carlos, CA, 94070

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