Enjoy Your Time: Parent Lodging and Activities While Kids Camp
While your child participates in a local summer camp or a program at Stanford University, parents can stay at nearby accommodations such as hotels or Airbnbs. Betion USA will assist you in finding and arranging the most suitable day camp for your child. While your child enjoys their daytime camp activities, parents are free to relax or explore new experiences. We offer recommendations for parent-friendly activities such as cooking classes, yoga, winery tours, and shopping. On weekends, we can also arrange special activities for the whole family, including tech company tours in Silicon Valley and sightseeing in San Francisco.
STEAM Camp @ Stanford
This course, offered by iD Tech at Stanford University, is a week-long coding camp for students aged 7 to 18. You can join for as little as one week at a time, making it a flexible option for families during the summer.
Sports camp @ Stanford
Camp Cardinal at Stanford University is a summer day camp for children ages 5 to 12. Through fun activities like sports and team-building games, campers develop essential skills in an engaging and supportive environment.
Local Art Camp
This nonprofit art school in Cupertino, California, offers a full-fledged art education for students ages 5 to 17. Students join local children in a creative environment where they can explore different artistic perspectives and enjoy meaningful cultural exchange.
Local Private K-8 School
This nonprofit-run private school in Campbell, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, offers a summer camp with a warm and inclusive atmosphere. With small class sizes and strong support for children who are not yet confident in English, it’s a safe and welcoming environment for all students.
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San Francisco Tour
Participants will learn how to use public transportation independently, including riding Caltrain with their own Clipper Card. This activity takes place on Sundays.
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Silicon Valley Tour
Experience the heart of innovation on our Silicon Valley Headquarters Tour, where you’ll visit the campuses of world-leading tech companies such as Googl and Apple. This tour is held on Saturdays.
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Stay at the Stanford University Guest House
Students enrolled in the Stanford University camp can stay with their parents at the Stanford University Guest House.
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Meet & Engage: Stanford Students and Industry Experts
We offer limited-time roundtable sessions with current Stanford University students and industry professionals.These sessions include dedicated time for Q&A.
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Adult Activity Arrangements
While your child is attending summer camp, we also arrange activities nearby such as winery tours, cooking classes, and yoga sessions.
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Airport Pickup and Drop-off
We also offer airport transfer services locally.
This is a sample one-week schedule for the Stanford University Programming Summer Camp.
Day1 Sun
From your country to San Francisco
Traveling to San Francisco
※Please note that airfare is arranged individually. Support with booking is available upon request.
Optional services include airport transfers and Silicon Valley tours.
Evening: If your child is staying in the Stanford dormitory, they will check in at the dorm. Accommodation:Hotel or Airb
Day2-6 Mon-Fri
Your child will participate in the selected camp.
Pick-up and drop-off times vary depending on the camp.
While your child is attending camp, optional activities are available for parents.
At the Stanford camp, there is a presentation event for parents to attend on Friday afternoon. Accommodation:Hotel or Airb
Day 7 Sat
Sightseeing in San Francisco(Option)
8:30 Meet at Palo Alto Caltrain Station
Enjoy sightseeing in San Francisco.
In the city, you’ll ride the famous cable cars and explore Pier 39. Then, take a Big Bus sightseeing tour to the Golden Gate Bridge to enjoy stunning views.
unch is planned at a restaurant in San Francisco.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a ride experience on WAYMO, the self-driving autonomous vehicle.
17:30 Dismissal at Palo Alto Caltrain Station Accommodation:Hotel or Airb
Day 8 Sun
Last Day
Morning Check-out from the Hotel or AirB.
Afterwards, head to San Francisco Airport.
Before noon, participants will depart by plane heading back to their home countries.
Day 9 Mon
Return home
Arrival at the airport in your country.
San Francisco Bay Area: A California Treasure Trove of Diverse Attractions
The San Francisco Bay Area, located in Northern California, is a dynamic region where natural beauty, cutting-edge technology, and multiculturalism coexist. Centered around the San Francisco Bay, this area includes unique cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Jose, and Palo Alto.
Known for its high educational standards and a liberal, innovative spirit, the Bay Area is a vibrant urban hub where diverse cultures intersect. At the same time, it offers the luxury of lush nature, beautiful coastlines, mountains, and wineries. The region also encompasses Silicon Valley, home to tech giants like Google and Apple, allowing visitors to experience the forefront of technological innovation.
San Francisco’s iconic red bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, is a breathtaking spot that both adults and children can’t help but want to photograph. You can drive across it or enjoy the view from nearby lookout points.
For a bit of adventure, there’s Alcatraz Island. You take a ferry to this uninhabited island, which used to be a prison. Using the audio guide, you and your family can explore it together.
You might think wineries are just for adults, but Napa Valley has many family-friendly wineries where you can relax on lawns and gardens. It’s like enjoying a picnic in wide-open nature. The vineyards make beautiful scenery—perfect for memorable photos. There are also many wineries near Saratoga and Cupertino, close to Palo Alto.
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