Mill Valley Nursery School (MVNS) is a warm, play-based preschool and the only parent participation school in Mill Valley, serving children ages 2.5–5. Established in 1957, this nonprofit cooperative has been a beloved part of the community for generations.
In Place is a Marin-based nonprofit focused on place-centered nature education. Through our holistic approach to place-centered nature education, we explore our dynamic home landscapes as we value the unique inner landscapes of each child. We do this with a joyful blend of Nature Connection, Expressive Arts, and Wellness Practices.
Our Preschool Summer Camp Series is a collection of thoughtfully designed play-based indoor summer camps for children ages 3–6. Each camp offers a unique theme while maintaining the same nurturing structure, predictable daily rhythm, and small-group setting — helping young children feel confident, comfortable, and genuinely excited to return.
Ages: 3–6 years
Camp dates: 6/15/16–8/12/26
Hours: 9 am–1 pm (before and after care available)
Children and teens ages 6-17 years old are invited every summer to attend our Surf Camps located at the beginning of the state beach in Stinson. Children and teenagers will gain lifelong positive memories, friends, and water skills. We welcome first time newcomers as well as our repeat surfers who return every year. Our summer surf camp staff are local Marin surfers and lifeguards who have years of open water experience. Regardless of their skill level, students will benefit from attending Stinson Beach Surf Camp, multi-level instruction, from beginner to intermediate to advanced courses.
We’re Outside! is an exciting new summer camp that offers a diverse range of activities including fishing, hiking, swimming, sports, arts and crafts. Nestled in beautiful Mcnears Beach park next to China Camp State Park, our camp provides a fun and enriching environment for children to learn, explore, and build lasting memories.
Dates: June 15–July 31, 2026 (Drop-in available)
Looking for a knot-so-average day camp?
Reach new heights this summer with Gravity Vault Marin's week-long rock climbing day camps!
Discover a love for dance this summer at Marin Dance Theatre! Join us for summer classes, story ballet workshops, and dance arts camps for ages 18 months - 9+ years.
Summer Class Series (classes by age group, 18 mos. – 9+ years)
Our summer class series for ages 18 months – 9+ years develop initiative and passion for the art of dance through classical training and creative expression. Classes are tailored to support the development of each child, while facilitating and inspiring a love for dance.
Marinwood’s award-winning summer camp program offers something for everyone! Utilizing every square inch of our unique property, our program features nature hikes through the foothills, swimming at the pool facility (including waterslides and shallow tot pool), playground time, adventures in the forest, sports and games in the park, arts & crafts under the trees, and much more—all right on site. Activities each week are planned around a unique theme and include dress-up spirit days, special events, and presentations from visiting entertainers and educators.
Our Summer Camps are getting a glow-up! Reimagined with more fun, more creativity, and an extra hour of action (until 3:00pm). Star in a movie scene at VIP Superstars or move like an icon in Dance Icons. Each camp ends with a VIP Red Carpet Celebration—photos, pizza, popcorn, and a showcase!
VIP Superstars: Step into the spotlight with the ultimate star treatment! Campers are cast in speaking and singing roles, learn high-energy songs and choreography inspired by favorite shows and movies, and explore fun acting exercises that build confidence and creativity!
Maker Camp keeps kids engaged, playing, learning, and making projects all day long. Campers rotate by age group every day to all four Maker Camp components: Engineering, Tech Lab, Art Exploration & ReCreation. Whether it's with wires, gears or glue, campers make connections they didn't know existed. In a comfortable 8:1 camper-to-staff ratio, these makers have all the help they need to succeed.
