The Latest on Summer Camps, Internships, and Summer Learning in San Francisco

Summer Break is just around the corner and many questions remain for families about what the summer will look like for students.

In-person Camps Authorized to Open June 15

On Friday, May 22, Mayor London Breed announced a new health order authorizing summer camps to begin operation if they follow stringent health and safety guidelines issued by the city.

These guidelines include keeping students in pods of no more than 12 and requiring that all camp sessions operate for a minimum of 3 weeks.

To see the most up-to-date information about summer programs and sign-up for updates go to https://www.dcyf.org/care or call 311.

The Department of Recreation and Parks will be offering camps with registration starting on June 6,

Many other programs and private camps who are able to follow the health order will also be able to make camps available starting June 15.

Summer Internships for Youth

Under the newly issued guidance, opportunities will be available for in-person as well as virtual internships through San Francisco city programs. Register to receive information on the Department of Children, Youth and their Families site (https://www.dcyf.org/care) or sign up for the Mayor’s Opportunities for All internship program (https://www.opps4allsf.org/faq-apply-for-internship).

SFUSD Summer School

There will be online credit recovery options through SFUSD this summer. Talk to your student’s high school counselor for information on how to register.

The Transitional Studies Department of CCSF offers credit recovery options for high-school students free of charge. Courses are available in the subject areas of math, English, science, and history, as well as courses for English Language Learners. For a complete list of classes go to: www.ccsf.edu/creditrecovery.

Summer Classes at City College

Learn more about opportunities for high school students to enroll in summer courses at CCSF by visiting the Dual Enrollment page on the CCSF website. Online enrollment for summer started on May 7, paperwork must be in by June 3, and summer classes begin June 8, 2020.