Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Film, Improv, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), Stand-up and Storytelling, Tech, Teen, Theater, Travel, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

SOCAPA offers Teen Summer Camps & Intensives specializing in Filmmaking, Photography, Dance, Music, Acting, Screenwriting, Drama and Musical Theater. Join the next generation of visual and performing artists at SOCAPA—the School of Creative and Performing Arts. With summer intensives ranging in length from two to six weeks, and campuses in Los Angeles, New York City and Burlington, Vermont, there’s no excuse for not taking action. Find out more!

Since its inception, SOCAPA has quickly become one of the premier visual and performing arts programs for young people in the world. Our students travel from across the United States and all corners of the globe to participate in our Summer Camps & Intensives in the Arts. Whether a novice or an advanced student, each is dedicated to working hard and gaining the most that they can for the length of the program. Our teachers are leaders in their field and love teaching at SOCAPA. Many of our founding faculty are with us today! They are dedicated to their craft and to passing on their knowledge to the next generation of artists. Our support staff care deeply about the safety, education, and social experience of the students. They work tirelessly to ensure that each student has a rewarding experience at SOCAPA. This combined effort allows for our students to have one of the most fulfilling experiences of their lives.

SOCAPA offers programs in New York City, Los Angeles, and Burlington, VT with intensives in Filmmaking, Photography, Dance, Music, Acting, Screenwriting and Musical Theater. In addition, we take advantage of our beautiful locations, planning trips and time to enjoy new friendships in some of the most artistic cities in the USA!

Type: Adventure Camp, Animal Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Backpacking, Beach, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Cooking, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Sleep Away, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), Sports, Surfing, Travel, Water Sports

Description:

Join our team of naturalists and ecologists for a five days adventure at Channel Islands National Park. Explore the national park from a whole new perspective. Snorkeling expansive kelp reefs, swimming amongst sea lions, kayaking and swimming through some of the world’s largest sea caves, surfing sand dunes, fishing, studying topography, and ecology of the islands and three gourmet meals a day. Visiting Santa Cruz, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara, and Anacapa Islands!

Experiential learning at its finest!

Taking place on a custom-built expedition vessel, this micro version of a semester at sea is the perfect ratio of adventure to learning, resulting in a respect and adoration for the marine environment that lasts a lifetime. Campers return with knowledge about island ecology, marine biology, geography, astronomy, resource conservation, and seamanship, all gained from their time aboard.

Ages 11-17

Type: Sleep Away, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp)

Description:

Amplify Sleep Away Camp is an empowering, award-winning music + creative arts summer camp in Ojai, California, serving girls from the neighborhood and around the world since 2012. Everyone deserves the chance to be their most authentic selves, and Amplify helps girls do that with lifelong friends and positive role models in a safe, supportive environment. Complete with beach + other off-campus adventures, roundtrip camp shuttle for LA families, personalized instruction + original projects in music, photography, dance, filmmaking, theater, skateboarding, music production, journalism + so much more, Amplify is truly life-changing. If day camp is more your speed as opposed to overnight/sleep away camp, we’ve got you covered there, too! We can’t wait to meet you and cheer you on this summer.

Type: Academic, Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Coding, Outdoors, Robotics, Rock Climbing, Science, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), STEM, Teen

Description:

AstroCamp is a mountain adventure, physical science, and traditional camp program. Boys and girls ages 8-17 make memories and have fun while participating in a variety of activities like space exploration, rock climbing, mountain biking, rocketry, astronomy, craftsmanship, and summer camp fun.

Our fun-filled one-and two-week programs give campers the unique opportunity to explore science and space in our state-of-the-art facilities and engage in mountain adventure activities–all while making newfound friendships and having the time of their lives with campers from around the globe.

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Camps for Girls, Equestrian, Nature, Outdoors, Sleep Away, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), Teen, Traditional

Description:

The magic and fun of Camp Lakota awaits you! Nestled in Frazier Park, this Girl Scout camp is a hidden gem of classic camp activities. Lakota offers exciting opportunities for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned camper. From the thrill of horseback riding, swimming in the sparkling pool, zip lining, taking aim at archery, traveling across the low ropes, and enjoying new friendships around the flickering campfire, Lakota truly has something for everyone. With emphasis placed on teamwork and building community, campers develop strong bonds and leadership skills and make lifelong friends. Campers go home with a stronger feeling of independence and self-esteem and an incredible sense of accomplishment and belonging. Exciting adventures, new friends, and memories to last a lifetime are here at Camp Lakota.

Type: Adventure Camp, Beach, Cooking, Nature, Outdoors, Rock Climbing, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), Surfing, Teen, Water Sports

Description:

Celebrating over 40 years of Excellence in Ocean Adventure! Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend your summer! Catalina Sea Camp offers 60+ ocean adventure and traditional summer camp activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing, to name a few. Catalina Sea Camp is an ideal combination of land and sea for a fantastic summer camp experience. At this ACA Accredited, challenge-by-choice summer camp, every camper is supported to try new activities. Catalina Sea Camp is the premier residential summer camp that focuses on marine biology and ocean adventure for children ages 8-17. Sign up for one of five sessions ranging from 1-week to 3-weeks and experience the summer of a lifetime! Located on a private beach at Toyon Bay and Fox Landing on Catalina Island. Two and a half miles by water from the city of Avalon, Catalina Sea Camp is the perfect place to unplug and connect with friends, ocean, and ADVENTURE!

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Beach, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Day Camp, Mindfulness, Nature, Outdoors, Preschool Camp, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp)

Description:

Play, create and explore nature with EverWild LA’s weekly Summer Camps! Mentors create meaningful relationships between campers and the natural world through nature connection activities in Santa Clarita Valley, Topanga/Palisades, Venice, and Pasadena’s areas.

Camp Activities include water play, tree climbing, hiking and core routines such as:
Gratitude – beginning each day in a positive way.
Wilderness Games – bringing together the whole group for big fun!
Wandering – curiosity is our guide.
Questioning and Tracking – the who, what, where, when, why, and how? Questions often lead to more questions.
Sit Spot – deepening our knowledge of Earth’s natural rhythms
Naturalist skills – learn new skills like friction fire, plant and animal identification, cordage, knots, shelter building, foraging edible plants, navigation, fishing, outdoor cooking, and more.
Storytelling – share our unique experiences in group circles, journaling, and art.

Join in the fun and visit our website to reserve your child’s spot today! www.everwildla.com/summer-camp

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Backpacking, Nature, Outdoors, Rock Climbing, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), Special Needs, Traditional

Description:

Welcome to Jay Nolan Camp – where inclusivity takes center stage! Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Lions Camp at Teresita Pines in Wrightwood, CA, Jay Nolan Camp is a unique and enriching experience for children of all abilities.

Our Philosophy:
At Jay Nolan Camp, we believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and empowers every child to embrace their individuality. Our inclusive camp is designed for kids with and without disabilities where every child is valued, accepted, and given the opportunity to thrive. Our focus on inclusivity and neurodiversity is designed to create a setting where young minds can learn, play, and grow together.

Activities:
-Archery
-Rock Climbing Wall
-Swimming
-Outdoor Theater
-Wilderness Safety
-Hiking/Nature Walks
-Costume/Theme Meals
-Campfire Sing-Alongs
-Camp Dance
-Talent Show
-Arts and Crafts
-Scavenger Hunts
-Plant and Animal Identification
-Ecology and Geology

2024 Session: July 28–August 2, 2024
We offer a sleepaway camp experience for children ages 8 to 15. Our camp is scheduled for 6 days (5 nights). Kids with and without disabilities are welcome and encouraged to join the camp.

Pricing: Please visit our website