In Marin County, many children, teens and adults enjoy spending time at summertime camps. Structured camp experiences are offered as weeklong daytime clinics that are devoted to general activities or a specific skill or as overnight adventures that allow the participants time to thoroughly enjoy their outings. As a rule-of-thumb, most sleepover camps are operated by local youth organizations, athletic clubs and area churches; it is often possible for non-members to attend overnight fun-filled camps in unique locations.

Today, summer camps are devoted to the traditional outdoor experiences; or, to interest areas that include engineering, sciences, performing arts, sports or academics. Cooking schools, sailing organizations and photography studios often offer day camp classes for both children and adults. Often, teens and young adults enjoy attending exciting camps scheduled for children as volunteer or paid camp counselors or helpers-on-staff. In the San Francisco Bay Area, there are summer camps for residents and visitors of all ages.

A sampling of the possible summertime camps in the San Francisco Bay area:

Art Exploration Camps:

Camp Krazy Daze: This fun-filled day camp is for school-age children who would like to explore mixed-medium art forms. In the past, camps have been scheduled to cover a four-day period, and multiple camps are available during the summer. For information about the 2012 day camp schedules, contact Camp Krazy Daze by phone.

Camp Krazy Daze
1133 Grant Avenue
Novato, California 94945
Phone: (415) 898-3100
Distance from Sausalito: About 17 miles.

Clay Camp: Clay Camp is for people who are over age-7. This half-day camp offers weeklong sessions that allow participants to work with clay. For more information about the 2012 dates and fees, contact Clay Camp by telephone for best results.

Clay Camp
1337 Fourth Street
San Rafael, California 94901
Phone: (415) 482-7612
Distance from Sausalito: About 14 miles.

Marin Doodlebug: Doodlebug camp is for children between the ages of 4 and grade 8. This creativity camp offers a variety of mediums for young artists to explore. There is access to pottery wheels, sewing or yarn arts, drawing, painting and freeform expressions. Parents can choose between morning and afternoon day camp schedules. The Marin Doodlebug program has been a part of the community for over 10-years.

Marin Doodlebug
641 San Anselmo Avenue
San Anselmo, California 94960
Phone: (415) 456-5989
Distance from Sausalito: About 9 miles.
Web: www.doodlebugmarin.com