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: Preschool, Private Elementary School

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Our TK-6th grade progressive program welcomes families from across Greater Los Angeles, creating a diverse student body & vibrant community. We offer a creative environment where students are inspired through subject-integrated, hands-on learning. Our project-based curriculum supports deeper understanding as every topic includes multiple integrated disciplines.

This approach develops independent thinking, a spirit of innovation and advanced problem solving skills. Through every discovery, and challenge, our students develop a genuine love of learning. This is all supported by our excellent teaching staff, and our engaged parent community – who create a dynamic environment where our young learners thrive. Our students not only truly enjoy their time at CCS but matriculate to LA’s best independent middle schools and become leaders beyond the classroom. Discover CCS today!

Grade Levels: TK, Kindergarten, Elementary Grades 1-6.

Before and After Care available upon request.

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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

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Hollywood Schoolhouse feels like home. At this independent non-profit, every child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow at their own pace through inspired learning and fearless curiosity. From Preschool through 6th Grade, students emerge academically strong, artistically proud, physically active, and socially grounded.

Since 1945, HSH has offered a rare kind of community—warm, diverse, and deeply connected—where every child feels safe, celebrated, and part of something meaningful. The purposeful, joyful academics offered spark curiosity, develop confidence, and honor each child’s readiness to grow and succeed. Inquiry-based exploration empowers students to ask questions, pursue their natural wonder, and think boldly. Every day is an opportunity to practice kindness, build empathy, and grow into a confident, compassionate, and grounded individual. With a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, each child is given the opportunity to grow at their own pace.

Students who matriculate from Hollywood Schoolhouse go on to prestigious secondary institutions such as Harvard-Westlake, Marlborough, Brentwood, Campbell Hall, and Oakwood, to name a few of many. Colleges attended by prior HSH students include Yale, Brown, Wesleyan, NYU, Boston University, UC Berkeley, USC, and American University. The 80-year legacy and network of Hollywood Schoolhouse alumni is far-reaching and extends throughout the professional world in a multitude of facets. Every child who leaves Hollywood Schoolhouse is academically and social-emotionally prepared for their next steps, but more importantly, their successes are measured not only by their confidence, poise, and academic strength, but by the truly exceptional citizens they become.

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Type: Featured Private Elementary Schools, Preschool, Private Elementary School, Private High School, Private Middle School

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Celebrating over 60 years of Excellence in Education.
Le Lycée (pronounced lee-say) Français de Los Angeles is an international, co-ed, private day school, providing a global education in dual curriculums to students from ages 2-18 years.(No French required to enroll at any Grade.) We offer an English-language college prep program and another entirely taught in French, both of which nurture the mind, body, and character of every student.

In addition to strong academics – athletics, arts, music and extracurricular clubs balance out our students’ education and encourage every child to develop his/her potential. The student body of 700 pupils represents over 70 nationalities, of which 65 percent are U.S. citizens.

Located on 4 age-appropriate campuses in West Los Angeles.

Diplomas offered:
College Board AP Capstone
Classic Baccalaureate (BAC)
Baccalauréat Français International (BFI)
U.S. High School Diploma

We are accredited by WASC and fully recognized by the French Ministry of Education.

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Type: Preschool, Private Elementary School, Private Middle School

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Founded in 1980, Westside Neighborhood School (WNS) is a leading independent preschool-8th grade school, located in the heart of West LA’s Playa Vista neighborhood.

At WNS, “Learning with Purpose. Leading with Heart” is more than a tagline—it’s a lived experience. Rooted in a joyful, child-centered approach, WNS empowers students to grow intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our students are curious thinkers, bold creators, and compassionate leaders who take ownership of their learning and their impact. Through a rich, project-based curriculum and a commitment to active learning, we nurture innovation, resilience, and a growth mindset. At WNS, every child is encouraged to take risks, embrace mistakes, and celebrate the unique strengths they and others bring to the community.

In Fall 2026, WNS will open its state-of-the-art new campus home, seated on 5 acres of land in Playa Vista.

WNS now welcomes children as young as 2 years old to our head-start preschool program, with flexible extended year options through June and July, ideal for the working parent.

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