Innovative Camps for Tweens & Teens

Struggling to find a summer camp with programs that will inspire your tween or teen? Here are seven great options to consider. 

GreenPlay Middle School Summer Fun, (415) 264-2828, Drop off/pick up: Safeway Camino Alto Parking Lot, Mill Valley

  • Beach Party June 29-July 3 and July 13-17, grades 6-8
  • Rock & Roll  July 20-24 and Aug. 10-14, grades 6-8
  • Big City Eats July 6-10 and and Aug. 3-7, grades 6-8
  • Self Service July 27-31 and Aug. 17-21, grades 6-8

GirlVentures: Outdoor Adventures for Inner Discovery, (415) 864-0780 x306

  • Redwood Adventure Rock July 19-26, girls entering the 6th & 7th grade
  • Project Courage July 6-18, girls entering the 7th & 8th grade
  • On The Rise July 31-August 9, girls entering 10th & 11th grade

Camp EdTech, (415) 282-6673

  • Digital Media Camp July 19-26, grade 5-8, Ring Mountain Day School, Mill Valley
  • Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Leadership Development, grade 8+, Ring Mountain Day School, Mill Valley

O'Hanlon Center, (415) 388-4331

  • Faux Taxidermy July 13-17, 9:30am-3pm, ages 11-14
  • Young Adult Art Journaling July 20-24, 9:30am-3pm, ages 14-17

Summerfilm Programs with CFI, (415) 383-5256, x113

  • Behind the Scenes July 20-24, ages 13-18, Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center
  • Animation Filmmaking July 27-31, ages 10-18, Intel Computer Clubhouse, San Rafael
  • Young Curators July 28-30ages 13-18, Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center

Marin JCC Camps for Middle-High School, (415) 444-8055

  • See website for details.

Andrew's Camps, (415) 446-8946

  • Summer Blast July 13-17 & August 3-7, grades 6-10

Do you know any other great camps for tweens and teens? Please leave a comment and let us know.