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Summerdance

San Francisco, CA

Summerdance offers week-long day camps in San Francisco for children aged 5-17, focusing on various dance styles and creative movement.

▌ Editor's read The ODC Summerdance program offers day camps for children aged 5-17, with weekly sessions from June to August. The website details different programs for various age groups, including Creative Movement, Dance Exploration, and Intensives for older dancers. While the site mentions 'experienced dance educators,' it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies. ODC has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 185 reviews, with many praising the quality of instruction and the positive environment. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found are @odcdance on Instagram and ODCdance on Facebook, indicating an active online presence for the parent organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Summerdance 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 dance 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
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: Dance
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
  • Address: ODC Dance Commons, 351 Shotwell St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  • Cost notes: $675 per week, $1250 for both weeks ($100 discount)

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Summerdance

What ages does Summerdance accept?
Summerdance 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 Summerdance cost?
Summerdance doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. $675 per week, $1250 for both weeks ($100 discount) Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Summerdance's hours?
Summerdance runs 9:30 AM-4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Summerdance provide lunch?
Summerdance 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 Summerdance compare to other dance camps in San Francisco?
Summerdance is one of 32 dance 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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