What ages does Maritime Adventure Camp accept?

Maritime Adventure Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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.

How much does Maritime Adventure Camp cost?

Maritime Adventure Camp publishes $601/week for the standard session. $600.99 for 5-day week, $500.99 for 4-day week. Includes T-shirt. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Maritime Adventure Camp's hours?

Maritime Adventure Camp runs 9:00am - 3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Maritime Adventure Camp?

Maritime Adventure Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Maritime Adventure Camp provide lunch?

Maritime Adventure Camp 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 Maritime Adventure Camp compare to other aquatic camps in San Francisco?

Maritime Adventure Camp is one of 13 aquatic 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.

▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–12

Maritime Adventure Camp

Marina · $601/week · ★ 4.6 (5018 reviews)

Maritime Adventure Camp offers day programs in San Francisco, immersing campers in maritime history and activities like sailing, rowing, and knot tying.

▌ Editor's read The Maritime Adventure Camp website loads successfully and details day camp programs for children aged 8-12, focusing on maritime history and activities. The camp is operated by the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association, a non-profit organization. The website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or provide a state license number. There is no mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the camp's dedicated page. Google reviews for the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association show a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the educational value and engaging exhibits. Social media handles found on the site are @sfmaritime for Instagram and SFMaritime for Facebook. The program includes hands-on activities such as sailing, rowing, knot tying, and exploring historic ships.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Maritime Adventure Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right aquatic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Aquatic
Ages: 8–12
Hours: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Address: 3500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Cost notes: $600.99 for 5-day week, $500.99 for 4-day week. Includes T-shirt.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Maritime Adventure Camp

What ages does Maritime Adventure Camp accept?: Maritime Adventure Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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.
How much does Maritime Adventure Camp cost?: Maritime Adventure Camp publishes $601/week for the standard session. $600.99 for 5-day week, $500.99 for 4-day week. Includes T-shirt. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Maritime Adventure Camp's hours?: Maritime Adventure Camp runs 9:00am - 3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Maritime Adventure Camp?: Maritime Adventure Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Maritime Adventure Camp provide lunch?: Maritime Adventure Camp 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 Maritime Adventure Camp compare to other aquatic camps in San Francisco?: Maritime Adventure Camp is one of 13 aquatic 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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