Summer camps are underway! Our two-week day camps are designed to give children in-depth experiences in our urban environment and local national park. Through a rich combination of outdoor investigation, field outings, and fun hands-on projects, campers learn about important ecological concepts and issues. Interested in our summer programs for middle school youth? Learn more about the Urban Trailblazers program.
GREEN CENTER, GREEN CAMP
As an environmental educational center, we practice what we teach. From utilizing 100% post- consumer recycled paper in our office to supporting local agriculture, the staff of Crissy Field Center truly believes that positive environmental change must start with us and our work place environment. As a result, these environmentally friendly practices inform all of our programming. Here is just a sample of our efforts:
- We facilitate carpooling for camp parents and caregivers
- Free PresidiGo shuttle passes to get parents and caregivers downtown and back if they walk, bike, or take public transportation to drop their camper off
- Local and sustainably sourced snacks in camp
- Camp T-shirts manufactured in sweatshop-free facilities and printed locally using only soy-based inks
- Green Business-certified with an active composting and recycling program
- Non-toxic and recycled materials used for program supplies, as well as green janitorial and cleaning products
- Backyard organic teaching garden
- Building facilities designed to LEED certification standards
- Online Registration to reduce paper waste
Use these links for quick navigation:
We've Moved! Our new state-of-the-art learning facility serves as home base for summer adventures. Campers get the best of both worlds as they investigate the outdoors and then roll up their sleeves in our labs to experiment, create, and imagine. Click here for directions.
CAMPS
SEASIDE SLEUTHS
Grades 1–2
THINGS WITH WINGS
Grades 1–2
ARCHI-TECHIES
Grades 2–3
WILDLIFE WONDERS
Grades 2–3
ENVIROMANIACS
Grades 3–5
WATER WIZARDS
Grades 3–5
JUNIOR RANGERS ON PATROL
Grades 4–6
CAMP ACTIVITIES*
| Sample: Session 1 (PDF) | Sample: Session 2 (PDF) | Sample: Junior Rangers (PDF) |
*The order of the activity rotations varies depending on age group and camp theme. Junior Rangers have an alternative schedule to traditional camps.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Online registration
is strongly reccomended due additional processing time for paper applications. Paper application forms are available for download below and will be processed in the order For camp information and availability click the camp name above or call (415) 561-7762.Confirmation/Transaction Fee
Confirmation and camp information packets are e-mailed for all registrations. There is a $10 transaction fee for each change made after your application is received and processed.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
For cancellations up to two weeks prior to the beginning of a camp session, 80 percent of the total payment is refunded. No refund is given for cancellations made after that deadline.
Extended Care Fee
Extended care is available from 4 to 5:30 pm for an additional $15 per day.
Donate to the Summer Camp Scholarship Fund
Help a child have an unforgettable experience. Call (415) 561-7762 for details.
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (C.I.T.) PROGRAM
The dealine for CIT applications for the 2010 camp season has passed. Applications for the 2011 camp season will be accepted next spring.
Grades 9-12
Are you in or entering high school, but still want to go to camp?
Become a Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) for Crissy Field Center's Summer Camp.
- Gain valuable job skills
- Have fun leading and mentoring children
- Spend your summer in your national park
- Become an environmental leader!
For more information, contact the Summer Camp Office.
Park Service, and the Presidio Trust.
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is the nonprofit membership organization that supports park improvements, conservation, education, and volunteerism in these treasured parklands. To learn more and get involved, please call (415) 561-3000 or visit www.parksconservancy.org.
The National Park Service is the federal agency that manages more than 390 park sites in the U.S., including the Golden Gate National Parks. For more information, please call (415) 561-4700 or visit www.nps.gov/goga.
Downloads
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No downloads are available at this time. Check back next spring for 2011 Summer Camp forms.
Financial Assistance Available
We provide the most summer camp financial aid in San Francisco! If your camper receives free or reduced lunch you automatically qualify for financial aid. Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
General Information
- Location and Directions
- Forms, Documents, and Reference
- Camper Daily Pack List
- Junior Rangers Pack List
- Summer Camp Office: (415) 561-7764
- Camps are for children entering grades 1 through 6
- Camp sessions run two weeks, from 8:30am to 4pm, M–F.
- All campers are receive a commemorative T-shirt.
- Campers bring morning snack and lunch every day, afternoon snack is provided.
- Each camp is organized by age group and includes age-appropriate curriculum.
- Camps combine experiential environmental education using art, science, and media technology, along with organized outdoor exploration.
- Counselors and instructors are highly qualified, carefully screened, extensively trained, and are first aid and CPR-certified.
- All camps include at least one off-site field outing to such places as Green Gulch Farm and Abbotts Lagoon.
What parents have to say:
"My son loved the hiking and learning so much about his environment. He thought the counselors were super!""My foster daughter was thrilled to participate. She learned so much and had a wonderful time. It was a positive, validating experience."
"My child was captivated and educated every day."
"The counselors were professional and friendly. I felt safe that my child was with them."
"Thank you so much for your friendly demeanor, welcoming attitude, and for the quality of the field trips and lessons."
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