At San Francisco State University, we are all about moving the world forward. While summer may be a time to take a break from school, it doesn't have to be a break from learning. We are proud to continue to offer our two summer camps to create a full day experience. We invite you to explore our Gator Start Summer Camp and our Gator Youth Sports Summer Camp to make summer fun (and educational) for your child. Registration opens March 1st, 2027, and remains available until full. Our program fills quickly so please book everything you need as soon as possible.
Summer 2027
Registration for Summer 2027
Summer 2027 registration opens Monday, March 1st, 2027, at 9 am.
Summer 2027:
- Registration will open March 1st, 2027, at 9 am. Please continue to check out our website for updates.
Cancellation/Refunds:
1. There will be a 50% refund fee per transaction up to June 1st. We do not refund the university service charge.
2. There will be NO REFUNDS or credits after June 1st.
Explore Our Camps
About Gator Start
Gator Start (our morning camp) will focus on teaching children life skills and how to become balanced, well-rounded healthy individuals. Through a variety of engaging games and activities, our campers will learn to develop critical skills that can help them throughout their lives. Our curriculum is designed around science, art and movement to engage campers to explore and enjoy the world around them. We want everyone to have fun while participating in activities that encourage academic skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication, in addition to learning movement skills, such as gymnastics, fitness and nutrition. This program will be a fantastic way to have fun in a positive environment and make new friends, develop self-confidence, perseverance and leadership skills, and strengthen the body and mind.
Potential topics and activities:
Science: Robots, rockets, outer space, dinosaurs, nature
Art: Drawing, stories, music, painting, sculpture, model building, puzzles
Movement: Gymnastics (floor), fitness and exercise, nutrition, games
Ages: 7-14
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm (12:00pm to 1:00pm supervised lunch)
Date: June 21, 2027 to July 30, 2027
Price: $1,250 for all 6 weeks or $250 per week
(Week 2: $200 discounted due to being closed 7/5)
About Gator Sports
Dr. David Walsh, Professor in the Department of Kinesiology hosts the San Francisco State University Gator Youth Sports Summer Camp, a program with a 30 year history. Boys and girls (ages 7-14) are grouped by age and offered a variety of developmentally appropriate sports and physical activities. The program aims to enhance self-esteem and confidence through physical activity and sports instruction, in addition to promoting fitness and motor skill development.
Daily Activities:
Station 1: Team Sport (Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, OR Flag Football)
Station 2: Tennis
Station 3: Team Sport (Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, OR Flag Football)
Station 4: Martial Arts
(Each group will be rotating through each station every hour, every day.)
*We No Longer Offer Swimming*
Ages: 7-14
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Date: June 21, 2027 to July 30, 2027
Price: $1,250 for all 6 weeks or $250 per week
(Week 2: $200 discounted due to being closed on 7/5)
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