Marine Explorers Fieldtrip Day Camp
Get your kids outdoors into local marine environments!
2026 Summer Camp
Registration begins March 21st at 10:00 am.
Note: Early registration for Randall Museum Members does not apply to Summer Camps.
Please see FAQ for important information about Randall Day Camps:
Registration is through San Francisco Rec and Parks.
The Randall Museum collaborates with the Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries to provide one week Marine Explorers Field Trip Day Camps. Campers visit local marine environments such as tide pools, the bay and even go kayaking! This year, we are offering 4 weeks of Marine Explorers Field Trip Day Camp. Please register for only one session per child. There is no extended care available for this camp.
Please note: Drop off and pick up campers in San Francisco’s Presidio at the Visitor’s Center of the Greater Farallones Marine Sanctuary at 991 Marine Drive across the way from the House of Air at Crissy Field. We will travel in vans to nearby sites along the coast.
Randall Museum Mather Overnight Camp
Come with us to Camp Mather, San Francisco’s family camp near Yosemite National Park. Discover the wonders of the Sierra mountains with nature exploration, hikes, swimming, games, art and natural science projects and evening campfires!
How to Register for Summer Camp
General Registration begins at 10:00am on Saturday, March 21st.
All Randall Museum class and camp registrations are processed through the San Francisco Recreation & Park Department.
To register for any summer camp, you must have a San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Family Account. Create an account online to view and sign up for your favorite programs. It’s easy!
There is no priority summer camp registration for Randall Museum members.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to low-income San Francisco residents. Visit the sfrecpark.org/scholarships or call Lillian Bautista, Scholarship Coordinator at 415-831-2717 M-F, 9am-5pm to learn whether you qualify and how to apply. Early registration for scholarship recipients only begins on March 14. You must be approved for a scholarship before the early registration date.
Withdrawals And Refunds
You must withdraw at least one week before the program starts; otherwise, you will forfeit the entire cost of the course. For every withdrawal or transfer from a paid activity, you will be charged either $14 or 20% of the course, whichever is greater. The remaining balance will be credited to your family account. Call (628) 652-2900 to withdraw from a course. If you have further questions about registration, please email sfreconline@sfgov.org or call (628) 652-2900 Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Day Camp Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
- Q: When is registration?
- A: General Registration is March 21, 10:00 am. Our camps fill up quickly and it is advised that you select your camp preferences, log in to your Rec and Park account in advance, and be ready to enroll at 10:00am sharp. Randall Museum Membership does not include early registration for Camp.
- Q: Does the Randall Museum offer scholarships?
- A: Families who are approved through SF Recreation & Park Department can receive scholarships. The 2026 scholarship application deadline is March 9th. Priority Registration for active scholarship recipients is March 16th at 10:00 am. Details at: sfrecpark.org/scholarships
- Q: Does the Randall offer extended care for summer camp?
- A: Randall Summer Camps run from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and the morning drop-off window is 9:00 to 9:45. The Randall does not offer before or after care and children may not be left unattended at the Museum.
- Q: What are the lunch options?
- A: Café Josephine offers healthy, kid friendly box lunches for weekly pre-order, or families may pack their own. Menu and details will be provided after registration. Weather permitting, campers join together for supervised outdoor lunch and play time at State Street Playground.
- Q: Is partial attendance allowed?
- A: Due to the complex and ongoing nature of many of the projects, partial attendance is highly discouraged (with illness as an exception).
- Q: Should I register my child for the same class topic more than once?
- A: Repeating a camp topic is discouraged because projects will repeat.
- Q: Can my child transfer to a different camp topic or session after they have registered?
- A: Campers may not move to a different CAMP # after registering. Please be sure to check the descriptions for both of the class offerings listed under the camp number before registering.
- Q: My child will fall just outside the age limits for the camp. Can you make exceptions?
- A: Sorry, we strictly adhere to the age limits at our camps.
- Q: If one of my children makes it into camp and another one doesn't, can you over enroll to accommodate our family?
- A: Unfortunately, we cannot over enroll camps, but be sure to register for the waiting list.
- Q: How can I check the waitlist?
- A: Waitlists are managed by the SF Recreation & Park Department. It is advised that you contact the registration desk directly at (628) 652-2900 with questions and to express interest in enrolling from the waitlist.
For more information and questions not answered here, please contact Sarah Watanabe, Camp Manager: swatanabe@randallmuseum.org