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On-campus spring and summer programs for kids

Looking for things for your child to do this summer? Check out this list of camps, classes and programs happening on the Stanford campus.

Get ready for campus to be a buzz of youthful activity, from sack lunches eaten on Roble Field to classrooms filled with girls teaching other girls how to code.

Here is a list of a few resources to help you plan for your child’s summer.

Camp Cardinal specialty camps

Explore robotics, animal adventures, Minecraft engineering and Pokemon, all using LEGOs.

Week-long sessions June 6 – Aug. 5

Classic Camp Cardinal

Classic Camp Cardinal in-person sports camps are returning this summer for vaccinated kids ages 5 and up, with an experienced team of counselors, innovative programming and daily activities.

Week-long sessions June 6 – Aug. 5

Stanford summer youth camps and programs

Golf, tennis, basketball and more.

More youth camps and programs

Summer camps located at Stanford that are not affiliated with or operated by Stanford University, including acting, video game development, law and more.

Counselor in Training

This camp environment provides a unique opportunity for youth to build leadership skills by assisting counselors with younger campers. The goals of the CIT program are to teach the general skills of leadership that can be used at school, home and community (not just at camp).

Week-long sessions June 6 – Aug. 5

Programs for middle school students: Office of STEM Outreach

Camps and day-long programs from math circles to a hands-on introduction to engineering.

Programs for high school students: Office of STEM Outreach

Girls teaching girls to code, high school chemistry outreach and advanced science exploratory programs are just a few of the programs available.

Stanford Jazz Workshop

Founded in 1972, Stanford Jazz Workshop (SJW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to jazz education and appreciation. During the Stanford Jazz Festival and summer programs, Stanford Jazz Workshop becomes a lively and supportive community of jazz artists, educators, students and enthusiasts.