Type: Preschool, Religious Affiliation

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Beth Hillel’s Early Childhood program is a play-based, developmental program for children ages 2-5 where children learn through play, hands-on activities, and art. In the safe and inviting classrooms and outdoor areas, the children are encouraged to make choices, participate in both inside and outside activities, and explore and discover their environment. Through independent play, guided large and small group activities, social interactions and role modeling, students learn social-emotional, motor, and cognitive skills to help them develop the skills they need to succeed in life. To learn more, visit our website and contact us for touring and registration information.

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Type: Academic, Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Beach, Creative, Day Camp, Maker, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Preschool, Science, Water Sports

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Welcome to Camp Panthers, where the fun never stops and learning is always an adventure!

We’re all about early education and elementary school students, led by awesome Pilgrim teachers and high school students who are here to make your summer unforgettable.

What makes Camp Panthers so special? It’s our perfect mix of fun, learning, and challenges! You’ll take on exciting activities, make new friends, and step out of your comfort zone to build confidence and develop new skills.

Let’s make this summer legendary—join us for the best camp experience ever!

Each day kicks off with 90 minutes of fun-filled learning—an engaging mix of math and reading that’ll boost your brainpower for the upcoming school year, while giving you the chance to show off the skills you’ve already mastered!

But wait, it’s not just about books—summer camp means games, crafts, and all the sunshine you can handle! Whether it’s designing a cool craft or playing a crazy game, we’ve got it covered.

And of course, we can’t forget the epic field trips! Each week, we’ll explore the best of Los Angeles and beyond—get ready to see the sights, learn new things, and make memories that’ll last a lifetime!

Join us at Camp Panther for the most fun, exciting, and educational summer ever! Don’t miss out on the adventure!

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Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Cooking, Global Ethics, Language, Mindfulness, Music, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Preschool, Science, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Surfing, Teen, Travel, Water Sports

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Join Family Go Global for Camp Pura Vida in Costa Rica! This is an educational travel experience for the entire family + day camp experience for the kids. From 9am-3pm daily youth are engaged in fun learning experiences at camp while their parents enjoy free time to explore, work, or simply nap by the pool!

The Camp Pura Vida experience offers youth a bilingual summer day camp experience that explores an array of subjects in a hands-on way. Topics explored include Spanish language and culture, eco-sustainability, and STEAM through adventure activities like surfing, sports, arts, cooking and more! Camp is led by experienced team of international bilingual educators from Costa Rica and the US, this highly educational (but fun!) experience integrates best practices in bilingual education, project and placed-based learning.

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Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Fashion, Film, Maker, Music, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Preschool, Science, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Teen, Theater, Tinkering, Traditional

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Camp Wildfolk is a child-centered day camp with 3 locations: West Hollywood, East Valley (Valley Village), and a new West Valley location (Encino). Wildfolk is project-based and truly unique- offering a balanced blend of structure and choice, with activities and staff campers are wild about!
The spirit infused throughout camp feels “old school,” yet grounded in a mindful and intentional way of supporting and guiding children. Camp Wildfolk’s caring, silly, and wildly fun Guides are often cited as the #1 reason campers return year after year.
Wildfolk offers a variety of programs to tailor many age groups. Their main camp hosts 1st-7th graders with exciting electives and teambuilding opportunities. Campers choose 3 electives for each two-week “Classic” session: something active, something brainy, and something artsy.

Their specialized Young Folks program for rising Pre-K, TK, and Kinders sells-out early every year. The Guides-in-Training (GIT) program offers leadership opportunities for tweens and teens (7th-10th grade).

New this year are specialty one-week Makers Camps: Messy Makers (cooking + science), Mini-Mansions (dollhouse-style designing), and Board Games (creating their very own games to take home). Plus, they offer a few Adventure Camps to provide big thrills for kids looking to go on awesome field trips!

Wildfolk is well organized, thoughtful, highly communicative, and kid’s favorite camp to return to year after year. They offer Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer programs (plus parties!). Get Wild!

Summer Dates 2025
Valley Village: June 9- August 22
West Hollywood: June 23- August 8

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Type: Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Beach, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Nature, Outdoors, Preschool, Soccer, Sports, Surfing, Theater, Volleyball, Water Sports

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Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp (FBS) is Los Angeles’ premiere and oldest beach camp (celebrating our 26th year) for children ages 4.5-14. With beachside locations in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, an experienced and spirited staff (average age 23), and low camper to staff ratios (6:1), FBS offers a full range of over 200 dynamic and creative activities in an encouraging and nurturing environment.

SIGN UP BY THE WEEK- Register your child for any weeks you wish, with no minimum weeks. Add as many weeks as you want whenever you want! With free and unlimited schedule changes you can¹t go wrong!

100% SAFETY RECORD– For the past 26 years, Fitness by the Sea has been recognized as the “safest beach camp” in the Los Angeles area. All of our camps cater to first-time campers and kids new to the ocean. No Prior ocean experience is required. Non-swimmers are welcome!

BUS TRANSPORTATION- Bus stops serving communities in Westwood, Beverly Hills, Cheviot Hills, West Hollywood, Mar Vista, Culver City, Venice, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Playa del Rey, and El Segundo areas.

OVER 200 ACTIVITIES- “Something for Everyone” – Ages 4.5-14
• Water Activities: surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, paddling, etc.
• Team Sports: soccer, baseball, flag football, dodge ball, etc.
• Creative Activities: dance, arts & crafts, yoga, puppet shows, magic, etc.
• Individual Sports: gymnastics, martial arts, cheerleading, fencing, etc.

Kids feel safe to be themselves and are encouraged to take safe risks, push their own limits, and discover their unique abilities.

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Type: Acting, Camps for Girls, Dance, Day Camp, Performing Arts, Preschool, Theater, Traditional

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Calling all Popstars! Rock out in this awesome Dance and Performance Art Camp! Learn your own personalized dance routines and dress-up in Popstar costumes to create Music Videos. Other rockin’ activities include Hip-Hop Dance, Face Painting, TV Commercials, Acting, Theme Day Dress Up, Funky Arts-n-Crafts, play dance games, learn cool dance choreography to songs from all your favorite radio tunes! We will film an awesome music video on Popstar Day that will be emailed to the parents at the conclusion of camp. It’s a great keepsake! If you want to ROCK OUT this is the camp for you!

2025 Summer Camp Locations:
– Santa Monica
– Culver City
– Studio City
– Redondo Beach
– West Hollywood
– Manhattan Beach

Dates vary per location (see website).

MomsLA Discount- $25 OFF (Use code: FunkyMoms)

Early Bird Discount– Enroll by May 15 for $50 OFF

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Type: Preschool, Private Elementary School, Private Middle School

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The Country School is an esteemed Progressive Preschool through 8th grade school. We are proud of our renowned reputation for and steadfast dedication to social justice. As trailblazers of progressive education in Los Angeles, we commit ourselves to nurturing an inclusive environment that embraces diversity in all its forms. Our curriculum instills a profound sense of responsibility and consciousness in our students, empowering them to address relevant social issues. We prepare our students academically, and as compassionate, empathetic individuals equipped to make a positive and lasting impact.

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Type: Preschool, Private Elementary School, Private Middle School

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Westside Neighborhood School (WNS) is a preschool-8th grade independent school in the West LA’s Playa Vista neighborhood.

WNS is committed to creating a deeply caring community of lifelong learners that nurtures students from diverse backgrounds to reach their full potential, develop cultural competency, and inspire the world with their curiosity, innovation, compassion, and stewardship.

The WNS Advantage

WNS embraces a positive, child-centered approach to education that strives to fully develop the potential of each student intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our high academic and ethical standards encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and their behavior. Propelled by curiosity, WNS students are learners, doers, and makers. We provide students with a platform to become entrepreneurs by nurturing their intrinsic ability to innovate. Our program is designed to engage students in a project-based, active-learning curriculum that challenges all students to grow. We provide an environment steeped in a growth mindset where each child is able to experience success, embrace mistakes as a part of the journey, is confident in taking intellectual risks, and where individuals feel valued in their differences and value the differences in others.

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