Adventure Camp vs. Day Camp

Camps held at Barron Park Elem. in Palo Alto, CA


Run for Fun Day Camp

This is a fully “on-campus” and 100% outside experience that will be engaging, and will surely keep your kids moving, laughing, and having a great time! Sessions feature Activities and Programs such as sports, games, crafts and theme days to fit throughout the sessions. Camp runs from 8:30am-2:45pm with Morning and Extend Care available. Run for Fun Day Camp is open to campers entering TK – 5th in Fall ’26.


Adventure Day Camp

A new discovery every day, filled with sports, games, crafts and nature. Adventures will include explorations to Seacliff State Beach, A day of play and nature in the redwoods at YMCA Jones Gulch (w/ optional campout & archery), and Huddart Park. Adventure Camp offers three adventures every 2-week session. On non-adventure days, Campers will be on campus playing games, sports and crafts. Adventure Day Camp is open to campers entering Kinder in Fall ’26.


  • “Run for Fun is the best thing that’s happened to our kids! They love the instructors more than ever, and really enjoy the non-competitive outdoor sports play. Thank you Run for Fun for turning sports into a fun learning experience for our kids!”
    -Monique