Summer Day Camp - Northern California
Outdoor Lab
classic summer camp fun And hands-on STEAM activities
Outdoor Lab is designed for kids ages 6-13 who like exploring a wide range of interests, from active group games and sports to creative projects and challenges. And for families who value hands-on experiences that blend the magic of childhood with skills to help young people thrive in a dynamic world.
We serve families throughout the peninsula and south bay. Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos is our summer 2026 location.
Bay Area Day camp For ages 6 - 13
At Outdoor Lab, kids spend precious summer time outside, free from screens, while cultivating STEAM skills
Classic outdoor games and activities emphasize friendships and belonging, healthy competition, and character strengths like confidence, courage, and respect
Hands-on activities blend creativity, experimentation, problem-solving, artistic expression and collaboration with humor and play
The Outdoor Lab Experience
Kids spend precious summer time outside, free from screens, while cultivating STEAM skills
Classic outdoor games and activities emphasize friendships and belonging, healthy competition, and character strengths like confidence, courage, and respect
Hands-on activities blend creativity, experimentation, problem-solving, artistic expression and collaboration with humor and play
Campers gain confidence & resilience through challenges that stretch skills and courage, and a supportive camp community
Outdoor Lab's research-based approach creates fun, outdoor, play experiences for kids to learn by doing.