Summer Camps | Randall Museum
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Summer Camps | Randall Museum
Summer Camps
San Francisco Summer Camps for Kids
Randall Museum offers some of the best summer camps that San Francisco has to offer! Camps include a wide range of science, art, technology, nature study and physical play.
2026
Summer Camp
Registration begins March 21st at 10:00 am.
Note:
Early registration for Randall Museum Members does not apply to Summer Camps.
Randall Museum Day Camps
Randall Museum offers Day Camps serving kids ages 6 to 12 when school is out of session. Camps are separated into different age groups, offering a wide range of fun hands-on age-appropriate art and science activities.
Randall Museum Overnight Youth Camp at Camp Mather
Come with us to Camp Mather, San Francisco’s family camp near Yosemite National Park. Discover the wonders of the Sierra mountains with nature exploration, hikes, swimming, games, art and natural science projects and evening campfires!
Registration
There are two ways to register for Randall Museum Summer Camp – online at
San Francisco Recreation and Park's Registration Site
or over the phone
628-652-2900
.
For the best chance of getting into the camp(s) of your choice, we highly recommend that you
create your Family Account
well in advance of camp registration, add desired camps to your wishlist and use the online registration system.
Day Camp Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
Q: When is registration?
A:
General Registration is
March 21, 10:00 am
. Our camps fill up quickly and it is advised that you select your camp preferences, log in to your Rec and Park account in advance, and be ready to enroll at 10:00am sharp. Randall Museum Membership does not include early registration for Camp.
Q: Does the Randall Museum offer scholarships?
A:
Families who are approved through SF Recreation & Park Department can receive scholarships. The 2026 scholarship application deadline is March 9th. Priority Registration for active scholarship recipients is March 16th at 10:00 am. Details at:
sfrecpark.org/scholarships
Q: Does the Randall offer extended care for summer camp?
A:
Randall Summer Camps run from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and the morning drop-off window is 9:00 to 9:45. The Randall does not offer before or after care and children may not be left unattended at the Museum.
Q: What are the lunch options?
A:
Café Josephine offers healthy, kid friendly box lunches for weekly pre-order, or families may pack their own. Menu and details will be provided after registration. Weather permitting, campers join together for supervised outdoor lunch and play time at State Street Playground.
Q: Is partial attendance allowed?
A:
Due to the complex and ongoing nature of many of the projects, partial attendance is highly discouraged (with illness as an exception).
Q: Should I register my child for the same class topic more than once?
A:
Repeating a camp topic is discouraged because projects will repeat.
Q: Can my child transfer to a different camp topic or session after they have registered?
A:
Campers may not move to a different CAMP # after registering. Please be sure to check the descriptions for both of the class offerings listed under the camp number before registering.
Q: My child will fall just outside the age limits for the camp. Can you make exceptions?
A:
Sorry, we strictly adhere to the age limits at our camps.
Q: If one of my children makes it into camp and another one doesn’t, can you over enroll to accommodate our family?
A:
Unfortunately, we cannot over enroll camps, but be sure to register for the waiting list.
Q: How can I check the waitlist?
A:
Waitlists are managed by the SF Recreation & Park Department. It is advised that you contact the registration desk directly at
(628) 652-2900
with questions and to express interest in enrolling from the waitlist.
For more information and questions not answered here, please contact Sarah Watanabe, Camp Manager:
swatanabe@randallmuseum.org
Camp registration is
first-come, first-served.
There is NO priority/early registration for Randall members.
Scholarships
are available to low-income San Francisco residents. Visit San Francisco Rec & Park’s
Apply for a Scholarship
page or call
628-652-2900
during regular business hours to learn whether you qualify and how to apply.
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Summer Camps
San Francisco Summer Camps for Kids
Randall Museum offers some of the best summer camps that San Francisco has to offer! Camps include a wide range of science, art, technology, nature study and physical play.
2026
Summer Camp
Registration begins March 21st at 10:00 am.
Note:
Early registration for Randall Museum Members does not apply to Summer Camps.
Randall Museum Day Camps
Randall Museum offers Day Camps serving kids ages 6 to 12 when school is out of session. Camps are separated into different age groups, offering a wide range of fun hands-on age-appropriate art and science activities.
Randall Museum Overnight Youth Camp at Camp Mather
Come with us to Camp Mather, San Francisco’s family camp near Yosemite National Park. Discover the wonders of the Sierra mountains with nature exploration, hikes, swimming, games, art and natural science projects and evening campfires!
Registration
There are two ways to register for Randall Museum Summer Camp – online at
San Francisco Recreation and Park's Registration Site
or over the phone
628-652-2900
.
For the best chance of getting into the camp(s) of your choice, we highly recommend that you
create your Family Account
well in advance of camp registration, add desired camps to your wishlist and use the online registration system.
Day Camp Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
Q: When is registration?
A:
General Registration is
March 21, 10:00 am
. Our camps fill up quickly and it is advised that you select your camp preferences, log in to your Rec and Park account in advance, and be ready to enroll at 10:00am sharp. Randall Museum Membership does not include early registration for Camp.
Q: Does the Randall Museum offer scholarships?
A:
Families who are approved through SF Recreation & Park Department can receive scholarships. The 2026 scholarship application deadline is March 9th. Priority Registration for active scholarship recipients is March 16th at 10:00 am. Details at:
sfrecpark.org/scholarships
Q: Does the Randall offer extended care for summer camp?
A:
Randall Summer Camps run from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and the morning drop-off window is 9:00 to 9:45. The Randall does not offer before or after care and children may not be left unattended at the Museum.
Q: What are the lunch options?
A:
Café Josephine offers healthy, kid friendly box lunches for weekly pre-order, or families may pack their own. Menu and details will be provided after registration. Weather permitting, campers join together for supervised outdoor lunch and play time at State Street Playground.
Q: Is partial attendance allowed?
A:
Due to the complex and ongoing nature of many of the projects, partial attendance is highly discouraged (with illness as an exception).
Q: Should I register my child for the same class topic more than once?
A:
Repeating a camp topic is discouraged because projects will repeat.
Q: Can my child transfer to a different camp topic or session after they have registered?
A:
Campers may not move to a different CAMP # after registering. Please be sure to check the descriptions for both of the class offerings listed under the camp number before registering.
Q: My child will fall just outside the age limits for the camp. Can you make exceptions?
A:
Sorry, we strictly adhere to the age limits at our camps.
Q: If one of my children makes it into camp and another one doesn’t, can you over enroll to accommodate our family?
A:
Unfortunately, we cannot over enroll camps, but be sure to register for the waiting list.
Q: How can I check the waitlist?
A:
Waitlists are managed by the SF Recreation & Park Department. It is advised that you contact the registration desk directly at
(628) 652-2900
with questions and to express interest in enrolling from the waitlist.
For more information and questions not answered here, please contact Sarah Watanabe, Camp Manager:
swatanabe@randallmuseum.org
Camp registration is
first-come, first-served.
There is NO priority/early registration for Randall members.
Scholarships
are available to low-income San Francisco residents. Visit San Francisco Rec & Park’s
Apply for a Scholarship
page or call
628-652-2900
during regular business hours to learn whether you qualify and how to apply.
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