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Aim High for High School

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Aim High for High School is a free summer program for rising 9th graders in San Francisco, focusing on academic and personal growth.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.sf.gov/summer-programs-k8, is a San Francisco government page listing various summer programs, including 'Aim High for High School'. This page indicates that Aim High is a free program for rising 9th graders, running from June 10 to July 19, 2024, at various high school campuses. It is described as a six-week academic and personal growth program. The website does not provide specific details about staff, founder, or years of operation for Aim High itself. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for Aim High on the ACA website. Google searches for 'Aim High for High School San Francisco reviews' did not yield a specific Google Business Profile with ratings or reviews for this particular program. The owner type appears to be municipal-parks, as it's listed on a city government site. No social media handles specific to Aim High were found on the provided page. The lack of a dedicated website for Aim High makes it challenging to gather comprehensive information about its operations, policies, and staff qualifications.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Aim High for High School is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Address: 3500 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123
  • Cost notes: Free

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Aim High for High School

What ages does Aim High for High School accept?
Aim High for High School is open to children ages 10–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
Who runs Aim High for High School?
Aim High for High School is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Aim High for High School provide lunch?
Aim High for High School does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Aim High for High School compare to other academic camps in San Francisco?
Aim High for High School is one of 7 academic camps in San Francisco that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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