Summer Programs
Join us for summer in San Francisco. From our cozy classrooms to the Pacific Ocean, from grassy parks to the eucalyptus groves of the Presidio, the Bay Area and its natural beauty are the backdrop for a summer full of imagination, crafting, and play for Preschoolers to High School students.
Summer Trip for High School Students
Rising Ninth through Twelfth Graders, 15 students maximum with one trip leader and two assistants
June 17, 2026 - June 24, 2026
Cost: $1760
Join us for a week of backpacking, whitewater rafting, and unforgettable adventure on our High School Summer Backpacking Trip! We’ll start the week with two exciting days of whitewater rafting on the American River before heading into the Sierra Nevada for our backpacking journey.
Our three-night, four-day route near Lake Tahoe offers both joys and challenges for experienced backpackers and newcomers. We’ll build outdoor leadership skills, practice map and compass navigation, play games, cook meals together, and make pizzas under starry skies. After wrapping up our time in the backcountry, we’ll take a well-deserved break with a swim and ice-cream stop in South Lake Tahoe before returning home.
This trip is ideal for students seeking personal growth, new challenges, leadership experience, and lasting memories while enjoying the best of summer in the Sierra Nevada. We hope to see you there! Register here.
Summer Trip for Middle School Students
Rising Sixth through Eighth Graders, 15 students maximum with one trip leader and two assistants
June 8, 2026 - June 13, 2026
Cost: $1320
Join us for a week of backpacking, whitewater rafting, and unforgettable adventure on our Middle School Summer Backpacking Trip! We’ll kick off the week with an exciting day on the American River, navigating fun whitewater and bonding as a group.
After our river adventure, we’ll head to the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe for an introductory backpacking journey. Students will build outdoor leadership skills, practice map and compass navigation, play games, cook meals together, and make pizzas under starry skies. Along the way, we’ll make memorable pit stops at Gold Rush landmarks, glacial waterfalls, swimming holes, and more. After wrapping up our time in the backcountry, we’ll take a well-deserved break with a swim and ice-cream stop in South Lake Tahoe before heading home.
This trip is ideal for students seeking personal growth, new challenges, class bonding, and lasting memories while enjoying the best of summer in the Sierra Nevada. We hope to see you there! Register here.
Summer Camp for Kindergarteners
Explorers of land and sea, our Kindergarten campers spend most of the day outdoors: hiking, playing, and exploring San Francisco’s uncommon mix of wild natural beauty and urban culture. Daily excursions range from nearby Alta Plaza Park to the forests of the Presidio to the beach at Crissy Field, though we also spend time on our beautiful Pacific Heights campus, crafting and listening to stories.
Children should have at least one year of Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten experience before enrolling in camp. Priority enrollment is given to current SFWS families. Register here.
Summer Camp for Grades 1-4
For students in First to Fourth Grade, our summer camp is led by experienced Waldorf teachers. Every week a new theme is based on practical or nature activities: recent examples include Garden to Table, SF Urban Outdoors, Papermaking, Painting Explorations, and Sculpting Explorations. We spend the afternoons outdoors, enjoying free time and imaginative play on campus or at beautiful Alta Plaza Park nearby. A closing circle rounds out the day.
Children must be at least 7 to attend our Grade School camp and must have completed at least one year in a grade school setting. For younger children, please consider our Kindergarten Camp. Register here.
Summer Camp for Preschoolers (open to current SFWS families)
For children currently enrolled in the SFWS Preschool during the 2025-2026 school year, our Summer Camp for Preschoolers continues the rhythm of the school year. For three weeks, our campers join together for imaginative play, time outdoors, and practical and artistic activities such as bread-making, soup-making, painting, and handcrafts. The summer season and its festivals color the mood of this program and form the basis for our songs and activities. Enjoying the mild summer weather and our school’s enviable location, we spend our mornings in the forests of the Presidio and conclude each week with a Beach Day at Crissy Field.
Children must be current SFWS Preschoolers to attend our Preschool summer camp