Is Bay Area Kids Camp (Cool Coyote Kids Camp) worth it?

Parents recommend Bay Area Kids Camp (Cool Coyote Kids Camp) and the average rating is 4.7 out of 5. Overall, the reviews indicate that Bay Area Kids Camp (Cool Coyote Kids Camp) provides engaging and enjoyable experiences for children.

What ages can go to Bay Area Kids Camp (Cool Coyote Kids Camp)?

Bay Area Kids Camp (Cool Coyote Kids Camp) has camps for children ages 5 & up. Age-appropriate activities are designed to engage and inspire children at different developmental stages.

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Bay Area Kids Camp (Cool Coyote Kids Camp)

Bay Area Kids Camp is a 100% mobile outdoor adventure camp that takes kids to different nature preserves to hike and explore. Founded by Kathy Banks, of Cool Coyote Kids Camp.

Each day we explore a different nature preserve and spend time hiking in the woods, climbing trees, and exploring tide pools, ponds, and creeks. On all of our adventures, we have seen everything from the smallest insects, banana slugs and deer to watching whales spouting and birds of prey flying.

Some of our past adventures include:
- A day trip to Half Moon Bay: To play at one of the local beaches to build sand castles, and exploring tide pools.
- Hiking through the Redwoods to a creek to catch crawfish and or newts and look for banana slugs.
- A day trip to Hidden Villa to see the animals and hike the forest along the creek.

Founded in 2010

Our Staff

The camp helpers are all mature adults that are CPR/First Aid certified that love being out in nature with the children. They have a sense of purpose helping children to be able to play, explore nature, daydream and take a break from our fast pace busy world.

Tax ID (EIN): 92-2027712

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August 13, 2025 - Soumya Eachempati

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Camp itself is good. However, the people are not very organized. My real complaint is that the transportation vans are really filthy, stingy and unhygienic. Understandably, they will get dirty with so many kids and going to beaches etc. but if the vans could be washed once a week or 2 atleast. We went in 3 different times and all 3 times it was unbearable. Kids also complained many times.

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August 13, 2025

Thank you for your review. I apologize for the vans getting stinky. They do get a lot of use over the summer. I am usually the one who keeps the vans in order. My parents are not doing well so I have had to help them and they are in AZ. I'll make sure to have the camp leaders clean the vans more often in the future. I hope your child had a good time at camp! Thanks again!

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August 6, 2025 - Kathleen Dodd

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My kids had fun at this camp. A really great option for those partial school weeks since they have a great single day friendly program. Kids go on fun adventures in a group van. Your kid may or may not return with their water bottle depending on your kids ability to track their stuff. But they always have fun. They also have times that work better for working families. Good cost to fun ratio.

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August 13, 2025

Thank you for your great review! We do end up with leftover water bottles at the end of the week. We try to match them with their owners. Glad to hear that your kids have fun at camp. Thanks again!!

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July 28, 2025 - Marie Phillips

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Kids came home happy, dirty and tired. Signs of a great time!

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July 29, 2025

Love the happy, dirty and tired! Our motto is the dirtier you get the more fun you are having!! Happy to hear that your kids had fun at camp!
Thanks for the great review!

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What is the adult to student ratio? Of children need to use the restroom when on the beach do you have enough staff to walk kids to the restroom? (Hummingbird Adventurers (Cool Coyote Kids Camp)) -

asked on Jul 03, 2022

Jul 04, 2022 - Kathy A Banks

Hello! We have a 6 to 1 ratio for camp. Yes, we have enough staff to walk the kids to the bathroom. -

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Would it be ok to just join for one day on Wednesday? (Eagle Kids Adventure Camp) -

asked on Jul 28, 2023

Jul 28, 2023 - Kathy A Banks

Yes, you can sign up for single camp days. -

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Thanks for the reply, Kathy! For the 4-day camp, do you have a daily schedule you could share? Like main activities for each day. Thanks again (Eagle Kids Adventure Camp) -

asked on Jun 06, 2023

Dec 20, 2024 - Kathy A Banks

Hi Clarke, This is a good question. We have about 14 different places to go explore with the camp children. I usually wait to see what the weather is going to do before deciding on the locations each week. I will send an information e-mail to the parents the week before their child's camp letting them know what their child needs to bring and where we will be going each day. There are a couple of locations that the kids and camp leaders love so those are usually repeated each week. We love going to see the horses and then to "dog Beach" (Mavericks in the harbor) and Memorial County Park to play in the redwood forest and creek to look for crawfish. My web site is www.bayareakidscamp.com for more information. I am always happy to talk in person if you would like to call. Thank you! Kathy -

Jun 07, 2023 - Kathy A Banks

Hello! I let the kids help decide which activity they would like to do and it also depends on the wind. There is not a set schedule. Here is a sample of the info e-mail that I will send out to the parents about the Eagles Adventure Camp. Camp is from 8:30 to 4:30. We will be going to the Half Moon Bay Kayak company to use their equipment. We have the choice of kayaking, paddle boarding and bike riding. HMB Kayak will have wet suits, paddle jackets and life jackets, bikes and helmets for us to use. Your child is welcome to bring their own helmet if they would like. If it gets cold we will stay warm with the wet suits and paddle jackets. We can paddle board the first part of the day and kayak after lunch, depending on the wind. We are going to just play and have fun. It's OK if your child has not paddled in the past. It's easy and fun to learn! We also have boogie boards and if the waves are on the smaller side, we might go play in the waves with the boogie boards. If the kids need a break from the water sports we can go explore the redwoods and hike to a creek to catch crawfish. The children can help to choose the activities we do. Your child will need to bring their swim suit, towel, change of clothes, jacket and/or sweat shirt, shoes for bike riding, lunch, snack and their water bottle. The kids get hungry when they are so active so pack a big lunch for them! That said, I've had kids ask if they can buy lunch in the harbor near the Kayak place. It is OK with me if you want to send money along for your child to buy lunch. They also like to buy an ice cream at the end of the day. They are welcome to bring games or cards to play when taking a break from the water activities. There are bathrooms and a place to change into swim suits at the harbor and Kayak place. We will have snacks and extra water along if needed. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy paddling! Kathy -

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Hi there, My son 12-year-old would like to join the camp from 6/9-6/13. Do you have the schedule so that we understand the daily activities and prepare what to bring for the day? (Eagles Kids Summer Adventure Camp)

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