SF Quest Kids

My 4 ½-​year-​old son is timid around new people and would rather stay inside doing art then wandering around in nature. I had a lot of trepidation on sending him to an all da, y outdoors camp. Day 1 lots of clinging to me saying he didn’t want to go. Day 2…“Bye Dad, it’s time for camp.” When his next school break was coming up he was asked if he wanted to go to Quest camp again. «With Suzanne? Yes please!» He said please! I don’t know what magic these folks have, but he is going to this camp again.
PROS — Flexible schedule for working parents. Happy kids of all ages interacting together.
CONS– I have to work and can’t go too.

My six year old daughter loved this place! We have gone to several summer camps this year so far and all were good, but this camp was my daughter’s favorite by far. Being that she loves exploring nature, this camp was perfect for her, as she was able to explore forests, beaches, and visit national and community parks. Susanne and her staff were wonderful to work with, and most important, trustworthy. Also, being that it was such a small group, my daughter had a very easy time meeting other kids and enjoying nature with them. This camp is great and hopefully we’ll get a chance to be a part of it next year.

Did a one day (Columbus Day) camp and my kids absolutely loved it!
I asked them to compare it with the other camps that they took over the summer… the verdict is that Quest Kids was their absolute favorite.

My high energy son had a great time with SFQuest. It’s great that the kids get to see so much of the Bay Area & enjoy the outdoors. My son loved it & I did too (especially the pictures Susanne sent me weekly from camp)! I highly recommend SFQuest.

Fabulous summer camp! How unfortunate for us that we didn’t discover it sooner. One of the few camps that allows kids to be outside all day and exploring with their natural born curiosity the wonders of nature.
We loved it.
Susanne is great with kids and understands and appreciates what kids really need and enjoy.
Wonderful!

What an amazing opportunity for my kids to explore the beautiful Bay Area with a truckload of like minded youngsters. Susanne is great with kids. She’s fun, organized, has a great sense of humor and is incredibly patient. My kids said her activities were «really cool» and they looked forward to the activities planned each week. Both my boys insist on giving Susanne a huge hug before leaving for the day. Susanne’s creativity, flexibility and kid-​centered camp is much more than your regular camp; It’s an on the go adventure that encourages kids to explore their environment, make new friends and play in parts of the Bay Area I didn’t even know existed. We are thrilled to have discovered Susanne and plan to continue this summer tradition that we started last year.

SF Quest Kids is a (working) parent’s dream. Miraculously enough, it’s also a kid’s dream!
When I drop my kids off with Suzanne I have to hold myself back from hopping in that van myself. I can’t, of course, because I have to get to work… but knowing that my boys will spend the day chasing the sun, looking under rocks, playing games, getting dirty and having good, clean fun makes it so easy for me to get back in my car and do what I need to do.
And when I pick them up, my boys are tired, yes, and dirty, absolutely. But they are not depleted. They have been «fed» by richness of their experience and the gentle energy of Suzanne, who has genuine love for all «her kids» and knows exactly how to pace the day.
What else can I say? SF Quest Kids is simply THE BEST.

SF Quest Kids is an awesome outdoor camp for kids! My little one enjoys every minute of it!
Most parents enjoy being able to pick up their child from camp give them a bath, dinner and enjoy a long night of deep sleep, I am no exception. My girl always leaves camp dirty, tired and eager to return! We LOVE it!
Yay, SF Quest Kids!

SF Quest is an amazing camp for young ones. Of all the camps that my 6-​year old has attended so far, this is her favorite. I can tell because she isn’t anxious at drop off and she isn’t «off» at all when she comes home. She is just tired from all the wonderful outdoor adventures. She loves Suzanne, which is important to us. Suzanne is also flexible with days and I love that she will hold day camps for all the Jewish holidays that our kids are out of school. When she finds out about a holiday or in-​service day, she will schedule a camp.

Amazing program for my kids. I have two boys that attend this camp as often as possible. They can never stop talking about their time with Susanne at day camp. My two sons have been to many different camps and programs throughout the greater Bay Area and this their favorite by far.
SF Quest Kids offers kids a great outdoor adventure. The program effectively teaches kids to respect nature and connect with others. By the end of each day, all the kids seem to be best of friends, even though they just met that day. I think that it is a direct result of Susanne’s (and staff) ability to connect with kids. There are only a handful of people whom I trust with my kids and Susanne is one of them.
Only my highest recommendations for this program to any parents that want their kids to love nature and play well with others. My 4yr old and 7yr old boys tells us that this is the «best program ever and Susanne is super cool». For parents whom are looking for a terrific and interactive program for their kids, give SF Quest a try, Susanne is fabulous and you’ll find yourself eagerly waiting for the next holiday/​summer to sign up your kids.

We (and I mean ALL of we) can’t say enough great things about this SF day camp for kids! Our daughter and son each come home smiling, telling tales of their adventures in the great outdoors, talking of new friends, and showing off cool crafts they made with camp director Suzanne.
Suzanne has activities on hand for their van ride. They leave from GGP at 9am (near the conservatory) to head off on Bay Area nature preserves, farms, hikes, tide pools, and playgrounds, returning at 3pm (with after care optional). She also keeps sports gear and crafts at projects at the ready.
Our kids get get their hands (and pants) dirty, breathe fresh air, see parts of our region we adults have yet to see, eat all of their lunch (!!!), and come home pleasantly tired and happy. Win-​win-​win!

We sent our boys to three camps this past summer and their absolute favorite was SF Quest Kids! They love Suzanne, the teacher, and the fact that they are always out exploring, in nature, doing projects, hiking, building, seeing the world is what appeals to them most. Suzanne is very creative. She knows how to make everything interesting and fun! We highly recommend this camp and can’t wait till the next holiday so our kids can go again! Today they said, «When can we do Suzanne again?» And when we looked at the calendar, we saw it will be MLK day. I cannot recommend SF Quest Kids highly enough! We are very satisfied and enthusiastic customers!

My son loves this camp! He has explored more of the Bay Area with SF Quest Kids than I have! Great outdoor adventures, nature hikes, beach explorations, parks, etc. As a long-​time teacher, Susanne has a great understanding of children’s needs and how to engage them, I know my son is safe and happy when he is with her and her staff. I love picking him up after an SF Quest Kids day, watching as the children pile out of the van talking non-​stop about what they had discovered and experienced that day. A highly recommended camp!

My daughter loves this camp, and I love all the outdoor time she gets to spend. They have a van that goes to different areas in SF (parks, beaches, forts, even Marin sometimes), so she never gets bored! I also love the focus on exploring nature, and of course there are the art projects and lots of play! We’ve done it for a few weeks this summer, and will do a few more towards the end of summer. (they are also great for school holidays, so she does that, and I don’t have to take extra days off work or scramble for a sitter).