What you can expect from Mariposa Kids' Summer Camp?

• FREE PLAY: Mariposa Kids' summer camps are meant to inspire and support children's natural curiosity and independence through free play in safe spaces. Through opportunities to play freely and participate in themed planned activities, children will have fun while making new friends and lasting memories. Overall, our program is focused on allowing children to have opportunities for unstructured playtime providing them with the social-emotional developmental benefits associated with free play. 
• OUTDOOR TIME: We spend approximately 50% of our time outdoors with both free play and planned activities. 
• SCREEN-FREE TIME: You can expect your child to be in a screen-free environment (including restrictions on smartwatches and home devices) with one special Friday morning movie shown related to the week's theme. Alternative activities are provided for children who do not want to watch the Friday movie. 
• SNACKS & LUNCHES: We provide two healthy snacks each day (one in the AM and one in the PM). Your child needs to arrive with their own packed lunch. They are welcome to bring additional snacks if they would like. Please no candy or gum.
• PUBLIC PARKS: We are proud to be based in the Mission District & Bernal Heights neighborhoods of SF and have a long history of activating public spaces with our our-of-school time programming in our neighborhoods. Public spaces are sometimes used by members of the public that we do not have control over. In keeping with our organizational values, we believe in a community approach to safety and well-being for both kids in our programs and others using these spaces. We ask all families joining Mariposa Kids programming to be mindful of their own possible implicit biases  and to have a conversation with leadership staff if you have concerns or interested in learning more about our community centered approach to public spaces.

CAMP LOGISTICS & PRICING:

• When: Monday - Friday from 9a-5p with Early Drop-Off (8:30a-9a) & Extended Day (5p-5:30p) options available
• Where: Located at our clubhouse at the James Rolph Jr. Park (1451 Hampshire Street)

• Cost: $550/week (Scroll down page for Financial Assistance Program info)
• Early Drop Off - $50/week & Extended Day - $50/week

We want to help families more this year! We know the cost of living in SF is a challenge for many families. This year, we have implemented new specials and payment plan options for families. Check out our 2025 Summer Camp Specials:

• 10% sibling discount
• Multi-week special when you register for 4-7 weeks of camp:
  • Register for 4 weeks - $100 off total
  • Register for 5 weeks - $150 off total
  • Register for 6 weeks - $200 off total
  • Register for 7 weeks - $250 off total
• Special when you register for all 8 weeks of camp - $400 off!

*Multi-Week Specials: To qualify for our special multi-week discounts, all weeks must be booked in a single registration. Adding weeks later will not retroactively apply the discount. If your original registration qualifies for a discount but you later cancel weeks, reducing your total below the required number for a discount, the discount will be adjusted and deducted from your refund. See terms & conditions for discounts & cancellations at the bottom of this page. 

Each week of camp is limited to 27 children with average ratios of one adult to ten kids

JUNE 2025
June 9 - 13: Harry Potter

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! As we enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, kids will be transported into a week-long magical adventure. At the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, houses will compete in a friendly game of Quidditch, make their own wands in Ollivander’s wand class, partake in potions class, and so much more!

June 16 - 20: Pokémon Legends

Pokemon leaps off the screen and back to the days of the classic card game. Kids will create their own character cards, run in parks in Pokemon styled games, and partake in our own Pokemon Scavenger Hunt.

June 23 - 27: Brick Builders Academy

An exciting week devoted entirely to the world of LEGOs! Inside kids can create towering structures, while outside they engage in challenges that ignite imaginative thinking. With hands-on building, team activities, and innovative outdoor fun, this camp fosters creativity and forms lasting bonds among participants, brick by brick.

JULY & AUGUST 2025
July 7 - 11: Superhero Training Academy

Discovering each of our unique superpowers through Marvel & DC comic characters! With creative play and teamwork, campers will explore courage, kindness, and resilience, building their own heroic skills while saving the day.

July 14 - 18: A World of Fantasy

Step into a magical world inspired by Star Wars, Disney, and Pixar! Campers will craft their own stories filled with mythical creatures and daring quests, guided by the storytelling magic of these timeless tales.

July 21 - 25: Game-A-Thon

We're bringing favorites like Minecraft & Super Smash off the screen and into hands on fun. Campers will dive into team games, brain-busting puzzles, and creative challenges that bring everyone together.

July 28 - Aug. 1: To Infinity & Beyond

Blast off into a week of space-themed fun! Campers will explore galaxies, build rocket ships, and discover the wonders of the universe through play.

Aug. 4 - Aug. 8: World Explorers

It's time to embark on an epic journey across the globe! Campers will discover new cultures through food, dance and hands-on activities as they share in the adventure of exploring the world.

Please contact us before registering if you would like to seek financial assistance options. Financial assistance eligibility is income based. If you qualify, you will simply be asked to sign an attestation form verifying your family size and annual income for the year.

Contact us via email at [email protected] to see if you qualify and if assistance is available.

Cancellations made within two weeks and up to 72 hours of the first day of camp will be issued a 50% refund or 90% credit towards future camps or after-school programming. Cancellations made within 72 hours of the camp start date or who end their camp session after it has begun (due to illness or otherwise) forfeit their full registration fee and no refund or credit will be issued. All refunds subject to platform processing fees. For summer camps that start on Mondays, cancellations made on Friday trigger our 72 hour cancellation policy.

We do not accept registration for partial days and we do not issue pro-rated refunds for missed days within a week of camp.

Multi-Week Specials: To qualify for our special multi-week discounts, all weeks must be booked in a single registration. Adding weeks later will not retroactively apply the discount. If your original registration qualifies for a discount but you later cancel weeks, reducing your total below the required number for a discount, the discount will be adjusted and deducted from your refund.