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Act One Theatre Camp

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Film, Immersive Role Playing and Mythology, Improv, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

Lights! Camera! …Act One! Welcome to Act One Theatre Camp, a dynamic and interactive theatre experience where campers, ages 6-15, will spend each and every day acting, singing, dancing, and more! Join us as we rock out in our unique and exciting classes on the Glendale Community College campus. Whatever class they’re in, be it acting or movie-making, make-up or dance, or singing or improv… the spotlight will follow them the whole time! Campers will create and star in their own theatrical adventures, and will showcase their amazing talents for the whole family to enjoy at our end-of-camp Big Show. From the shy wallflower to the class clown: All levels of experience welcomed!

Connect:

Address: 1500 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208

Phone Number: (818) 749-0103

Email: [email protected]

Website: Act One Theatre Camp

Dates: June 10-28, July 1-19, July 22 - Aug 9

Hours: 9:00-2:00

Price: 899

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Acting, Film, Photo, & Music Camps at SOCAPA Teen Summers

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!

Connect:

Address: 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Phone Number: (800) 718-2787

Email: [email protected]

Website: Acting, Film, Photo, & Music Camps at SOCAPA Teen Summers

Dates: Session One: June 16 - 29, Session Two: June 30 - July 20, Session Three: July 21 - Aug 3

Hours: Day Camps - 9:30a-5p & Residential Camps - 24/7

Age Ranges: Middle School Grades 6th - 8th, High School Grades 9th-12th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Adventure Marine Camp – Channel Islands National Park – Live Aboard

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

Connect:

Address: 117 B Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109

Phone Number: (510) 219-9276

Email: [email protected]

Website: Adventure Marine Camp - Channel Islands National Park - Live Aboard

Dates: June 23rd-28th | July 7th-12th | July 28th-Aug 2nd

Price: $2150-$2495

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

AI Robot, AR, Coding, Art & Game Camp By Integem

Type: Academic, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Film, Maker, Nature, Science, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Tinkering, Traditional, Virtual Camps & Classes, Visual Arts

Description:

Join the #1 AI & AR Program! Boost your skills and unleash your potential with our ACS WASC accredited K-12, pre-college & tech-leadership programs. Dive into AI, Robotics, Holographic AR Coding, STEM, 2D/3D Game Design, Digital Art, 2D/3D Animation, Space/Nature Exploration, and more.
With Holographic AR, students can step into their creations using just a webcam, interacting with their own games, arts, and adventures, and blending the physical and digital realms in exciting, innovative ways.
No prior knowledge is needed. The camp is suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Small class sizes, with 8 students per teacher, and caring instructors allow Camp Integem to provide personalized education for every camper.
Each year, over 30,000 students from more than 20 countries join our programs, which are available both in-person and online. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ASC WASC), Camp Integem provides a high-quality educational experience, and students can earn school credits for college applications. As an Approved NVIDIA AI Training Partner, Integem offers students the opportunity to earn prestigious NVIDIA AI Certificates.
Students can select camps based on their age groups: Ages 5-8, 8-10, 10-14, and 14+. Indoor and outdoor play are part of the camp experience. Camp Integem is located in 16 different sites across California, including 6 vibrant locations in Los Angeles and Orange County:
• Santa Monica
• Torrance
• San Marino
• Burbank
• Huntington Beach
• Irvine
Embark on a journey where innovation, creativity, and technology converge at Camp Integem!

Connect:

Phone Number: (408) 459-0657

Email: [email protected]

Website: AI Robot, AR, Coding, Art & Game Camp By Integem

Dates: June 10 to Aug. 9

Hours: 9AM-5PM

Price: Varies based on the programs. Find more at https://camp.integem.com. Scholarships are available.

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: After Care

Archer Summer

Type: Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Performing Arts, STEM, Visual Arts

Description:

Join Archer Summer for a summer of imagination and enrichment led by an expert faculty.

Archer’s summer program for girls ignites creativity, inspires risk-taking, and builds valuable leadership skills. Engage in real world challenges, make new friends, and experience Archer’s joyful culture, which celebrates the possibility of every girl.

For rising 4th and 5th grade students, Girls in Charge offers week-long thematic programs rooted in creative play and exploration. Students will dive into a variety of imaginative projects culminating in a celebration and showcase of student work.

For rising 6th-8th grade students, Girls in Action is an exciting and varied program that offers week-long experiences in a variety of disciplines. Students will choose four different workshops each week from a variety of offerings, including Humanities, STEM, and Performing & Visual Arts. Counselor-led activities will be held in between workshops and during lunch to create space for new friendships and fun.

Connect:

Address: 11725 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049

Phone Number: (310) 873-7000

Email: [email protected]

Website: Archer Summer

Dates: 6/10-6/28

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: $760-950

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

AstroCamp

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.

Connect:

Address: 26800 Saunders Meadow Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549

Phone Number: (909) 625-6194

Email: [email protected]

Website: AstroCamp

Dates: June 15, 2024 - August 10, 2024

Hours: 9am - 5pm

Price: $2400

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th, High School Grades 9th-12th

Before/After Care: none

Atwater Photo Camp

Type: Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Mindfulness, Photography, Teen, Visual Arts

Description:

Atwater Photo Camp is a super fun and exciting 5 day photo adventure that inspires kids to explore their world in a deeper way. We’re thrilled to roll out all new field trips this year including galleries, museums, parks, the beach and so much more! Through clever games and activities designed to challenge the way we see, we build skills with camera, light and storytelling. All of this helps campers recognize, develop and celebrate their own unique voice.

Camp runs from 9am to 3pm, and each week is different. We make a ton of images and have a whole lot of fun! At the end of the week we host a photo exhibit for the kids to present their work to family & friends. Please let us know if you have any questions, we’d love to tell you everything!

2024 Dates:
Winter: January 2-5
Spring: March 25-29
Summer: Weekly from June 17 – August 23

Connect:

Address: Silverlake, Los Angeles, CA 90039

Phone Number: (310) 463-6277

Email: [email protected]

Website: Atwater Photo Camp

Dates: January 2-5, March 25-29, weekly from June 17 – August 23

Hours: 9am - 3pm

Price: $650/week

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Camp Galileo

Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Maker, Outdoors, Robotics, Science, STEAM, STEM, Teen, Tinkering, Traditional, Visual Arts

Description:

Camp Galileo: Innovation, Friendship and Fun for K–8th Graders

At Camp Galileo, every week is a one-of-a-kind adventure full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun, from silly skits to face painting to pie throwing. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

15+ locations in SoCal. 6 unique weeks of camp. Counselor in training program for 8-10th graders. Extended care 8am–6pm.

Register by February 29, 2024 and save at least $50 per week or over $500 when you sign up for six weeks or more! Discount automatically applied to cart.

18 SoCal Locations
Brentwood/Santa Monica – St. Martin of Tours Elementary School
11955 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90049

Burbank – International School of Los Angeles: Burbank Campus
1105 West Riverside Drive, Burbank 91506

Carlsbad – Poinsettia Elementary School
2445 Mica Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Culver City – Echo Horizon School
3430 McManus Ave., Culver City 90232

Encino/Sherman Oaks – St. Cyril of Jerusalem School
4548 Haskell Ave., Encino 91436

Irvine (Springbrook) – Springbrook Elementary School
655 Springbrook N, Irvine, CA 92614

Irvine (Cadence Park) – Cadence Park School
750 Benchmark, Irvine, CA 92618

Laguna Niguel – Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Los Feliz – International School of Los Angeles LILA: Los Feliz Campus
4155 Russell Avenue, Los Angeles 90027

Manhattan Beach – Robinson Elementary School
80 S. Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach 90266

Newport Beach – Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School
5 Federation Way, Irvine 92603

Palos Verdes – Montemalaga Elementary School
1121 Via Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates 90274

Pasadena – New Horizon School
651 Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 91103

Sierra Madre/Arcadia – Alverno Heights Academy
200 North Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

South Pasadena/San Marino – Holy Family School
1301 Rollin Street, South Pasadena 91030

Venice/Mar Vista – Beethoven Street Elementary
3711 Beethoven St., Los Angeles 90066

Westchester/Playa Vista – Westchester Lutheran School
7831 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles 90045

Westwood – Fairburn Elementary School
1403 Fairburn Ave, Los Angeles 90024

Connect:

Phone Number: (800) 854-3684

Email: [email protected]

Website: Camp Galileo

Dates: June 17 - August 9, 2024 (Check location for specific schedule)

Hours: 9am - 3pm

Price: $490-525 depending on location

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Camp Half-Blood Los Angeles

Type: Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Creative, Day Camp, Immersive Role Playing and Mythology, Outdoors

Description:

Camp Half-Blood is a mythology-based adventure camp program for rising 2nd-9th graders inspired by Rick Riordan’s renowned series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Each week of the program follows its own unique story arc as campers explore different mythologies from around the world. Demigods spend each day learning teamwork, building confidence, and showing off their creativity through hero training activities including sword fighting, solving puzzles, scavenging, mythological trivia, forging arms and armor, and competing in Olympic games. At Camp Half-Blood, kids become the hero of their own story!

Two Locations in Los Angeles for 2024!

Los Angeles West
Cheviot Hills Park
– 2459 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064
July 8, 2024 – August 9, 2024

Los Angeles East
Brand Park – 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201
June 24, 2024 – August 2, 2024

Connect:

Phone Number: (929) 397-9393

Email: [email protected]

Website: Camp Half-Blood Los Angeles

Dates: July 8, 2024 - August 9, 2024

Hours: Camp: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Office: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Price: $595

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

Camp Wildcraft Art + Nature Camp

Type: Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Maker, Mindfulness, Nature, Outdoors, Tinkering, Visual Arts

Description:

At Camp Wildcraft we grow creative, curious, confident and caring kids who feel at
home in nature. We are small by design, a warm place where kids feel connected to one another and to the wild nature surrounding us. Our two campuses in Calabasas and Malibu lead to nature trails we explore daily. During weekly sessions, Campers create big, unique art projects, paint and draw, sculpt in wood and clay, sew a pouch to carry handmade nature journals, hike and find adventures, build forts from branches, go on scavenger hunts, and much more! Each afternoon campers choose from a changing menu of creative and fun activities including theater, fiber arts, baking and more. There is a pool where kids swim at our Calabasas site and at our Malibu location there is a creek filled with tadpoles that kids play beside daily. Each summer day at Camp Wildcraft is an opportunity to explore with all our senses, and find joy and wonder with new friends in the wild places around us.

Junior Guide Leadership Program for Middle Schoolers entering grades 6-8
Volunteer High School Guides-in-Training Program

All details on website

TWO LOCATIONS:
Calabasas: MUSE Global School, 1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd, Calabasas
Malibu: Sycamore School, 3504 Las Flores Canyon Rd, Malibu, off PCH near Dukes

Connect:

Phone Number: (818) 489-3862

Email: [email protected]

Website: Camp Wildcraft Art + Nature Camp

Dates: June 17, 2024- August 9, 2024

Hours: 9:00-3:00, aftercare at MUSE only

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: After Care

Camp Wildfolk

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Day Camp, Maker, Performing Arts, Preschool Camp, Sports, STEAM

Description:

Camp Wildfolk is a child-centered day camp with two locations in Valley Village and West Hollywood. Wildfolk is project-based and truly unique- offering a balanced blend of structure and choice, with activities campers go wild for.
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.
They offer a variety of programs to tailor many age groups- all within each camp. Their main camp hosts 1st-7th graders with exciting electives and teambuilding opportunities. 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). And a few Adventure Camps provide big thrills for kids looking to go on awesome field trips! All of this from two convenient locations (dates vary by campus)

Connect:

Address: 1265 N. Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046

Phone Number: (818) 299-4151

Email: [email protected]

Website: Camp Wildfolk

Dates: June 10, 2024- August 16, 2024

Hours: 9:00am- 3:00pm

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Designer Camp

Type: Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Photography, Visual Arts

Description:

Designer Camp is Southern Californian’s most comprehensive and collaborative design-based summer camp for young creatives (ages 11 – 17). Offering unique in-person camps in Los Angeles & Orange County. Designer Camp partners with nationally-recognized designers and brands.

Designer Camp’s mission is to give students a community that helps them cultivate their unique creativity and discover the many career opportunities for their future.
Each day students will receive hands-on instruction from design industry professionals, visit showrooms, retail stores, design houses and businesses that are shaping the design industry. Our design industry professionals and staff are dedicated to mentoring our students on their creative paths, supporting them throughout camp and beyond. Throughout each week of camp, students will work on creating their own personal design portfolio that they can continue to update even after camp.

Orange County Camp : July 8 – 12, 2024
Lido Marina Village / Hanahaus
3366 Via Lido
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Los Angeles Camp : July 15 – 19, 2024
Pacific Design Center
750 N San Vicente Blvd
West Hollywood Design District, CA 90069

Connect:

Address: 8686 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Phone Number: (424) 333-0329

Email: [email protected]

Website: Designer Camp

Dates: July 8-19

Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Price: $1495.00

Age Ranges: Middle School Grades 6th - 8th, High School Grades 9th-12th

Before/After Care: none

Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp

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

Description:

Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp (FBS) is Los Angeles’ premiere and oldest beach camp (celebrating our 25th 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 24 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.

Connect:

Address: 1541 Palisades Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90272

Phone Number: (310) 739-1442

Email: [email protected]

Website: Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp

Dates: June 10th, 2024 - August 24th, 2024

Hours: Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm, Extended Care available 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: After Care

Got Game Camp

Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Creative, Day Camp, Outdoors, Science, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Traditional

Description:

Get ready for an EPIC summer adventure with Got Game Summer Camp in LA!

Dates: June 13th to August 9th
Locations in Mid-City, West LA & Valley
Ages: 4-14
Hours: 9am-3:30pm (M-F)
Extended Care Avail: 8am-5pm
Optional Friday Field Trips

Make your summer unforgettable at Got Game! 

Join the HYPEST camp in town! Got Game Summer Camp is not your average summer experience. Our campers, aged 4-14, are in for an action-packed journey. Each day, campers play in age divisions and have the ability to choose their daily activities – from high-energy ACTIVE pursuits (sports, games, competitions) to engaging CREATIVE endeavors (arts, sciences, collaborative team projects). There is something for everyone, at Got Game!

Immerse yourself in your passions, explore new interests, and do it all with tons of like-minded friends at Got Game!

EARLY BIRD rates are available! Don’t miss out on the BEST summer ever! Register today at www.gotgamecamp.com. Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] or call 310-975-8524 ext. 1.

Get ready to create unforgettable memories and make this summer one for the ages!

Locations:

Third Street Elementary [MID-CITY] 201 S. June Street, LA CA 90004

Hancock Park Elementary [MID-CITY] 408 S. Fairfax Ave, LA CA 90036

Short Avenue Elementary [WEST LA] 12814 Maxella Ave, LA CA 90066

Hale Charter Academy [WEST VALLEY] 23830 Califa Street, LA CA 91367

Connect:

Address: 408 S. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Phone Number: (310) 975-8524

Email: [email protected]

Website: Got Game Camp

Dates: June 13, 2024 - August 9, 2024

Hours: 9am-3:30pm

Price: $395-$435 per week

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Featured Sleep Away Camp, Film, Music, Musical Theater, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Photography, Sleep Away, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

Discover the magic of an Idyllwild Arts summer, where kids and teens can explore their creativity, build confidence, and forge lifelong friendships with other student artists in a beautiful, supportive, and welcoming sleepaway camp environment. Our immersive intensives and workshops for ages 5-17 are taught by renowned teaching artists, providing hands-on guidance for students to hone their artistic technique while emphasizing educational values, personal values, and achievement.

The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program offers workshops for all ages and abilities on our picturesque campus set amongst the pines in the stunning San Jacinto mountains of Southern California, with residential “sleepaway” options for ages 10+. The tradition of gathering an impassioned community of artists during the summer months in Idyllwild, CA dates back over seven decades and has served generations of musicians, painters, writers and performers in a variety of disciplines including dance and theatre.

We offer programs in all arts disciplines including:

Classical Music | Jazz Music | Songwriting | Dramatic Arts | Visual Arts | Creative Writing | Dance | Fashion Desgin | Film & Digital Media | ESL & Arts

Connect:

Address: 52500 Temecula Road #38, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Phone Number: (951) 468-7265

Email: [email protected]

Website: Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Dates: June 30, 2024 - July 27, 2024

Hours: Sleepaway and Day Options Available

Price: Varies by program type and length, and overnight vs. day programs. Prices range from $550 - $6825.

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

Jay Nolan 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

Connect:

Address: 22801 Big Pines Hwy, Valyermo, CA 93563

Phone Number: (818) 361-6400

Email: [email protected]

Website: Jay Nolan Camp

Dates: July 28, 2024 - August 2, 2024

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

Kids Like Me

Type: Arts & Crafts, Day Camp, Mindfulness, Music, Musical Theater, Nature, Outdoors, Robotics, Science, Special Needs, Special Needs Camp, Stand Up and Storytelling, STEAM, Teen, Visual Arts

Description:

Kids Like Me summer camps provide a safe and enriching environment for 6-17 year olds across the autism spectrum to engage, experience, and explore. Campers will be matched to ensure an appropriate peer group for learning and fun and participate in a wide range of social skills and fun activities such as fun & fitness, engaging games, science experiments, arts & crafts, and so much more! Siblings are welcome.

Connect:

Address: 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Phone Number: (877) 943-5747

Email: [email protected]

Website: Kids Like Me

Dates: 6/10/24-7/3/24

Hours: 9am-2pm

Price: $675-$725 per week

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

La Casita Day Camp

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Nature, Outdoors, Traditional

Description:

La Casita, a beautiful and historic camp cherished by generations of Girl Scouts, is hidden peacefully in the hillsides above Claremont. Adjacent to the Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, it is home to fascinating native plants and animals. There is no better place for campers to step away from the urban hustle and bustle and learn about the natural world and how humans can protect it. In addition to each week’s themed activities and Girl Scout badgework, campers of all ages will enjoy traditional camp fun, including arts & crafts, songs, games, campcraft skills, hikes, service projects, flag ceremonies, water play, archery, and more—and, of course, friendships that will last long beyond our summer days together!

Connect:

Address: 150 E. Pomello Dr., Claremont, CA 91711

Phone Number: (213) 213-0123

Email: [email protected]

Website: La Casita Day Camp

Dates: June 10, 2024 - Augsut 16, 2024

Hours: Monday - Friday; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Price: Campers $285; Program Aid $100; CIT’s $350

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Mixon Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Mindfulness, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

The best way to grow is to perform a show! That’s been our motto every summer at Mixon Musical Theatre Day Camp as we create a Theatrical Production with your children. Our campers spend their day acting, singing, dancing, designing sets, and managing props – with additional instruction in aerial silks, visual arts construction, plus mindfulness meditation and yoga. All these combine to create a beautiful show and an exciting growth experience for your youngsters. Because we incorporate technical theatre elements, ALL children have the chance to create and take pride in many aspects of the process. Our 3 weeks of rehearsal culminate in a performance of “MATILDA the Musical” on the final 2 days of camp. Come have fun and learn together as we use the business of show to help your kids grow!

Before and After Care offered as well!

Connect:

Address: 11269 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90230

Phone Number: (323) 736-1336

Email: [email protected]

Website: Mixon Musical Theatre Summer Camp

Dates: July 8, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Hours: 9:30 - 2:30

Price: $995 early bird (before May 1st) or $389/week

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp

Type: Animal Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Backpacking, Equestrian, Mindfulness, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Sleep Away, Teen, Traditional, Water Sports

Description:

A co-ed, traditional sleepaway camp for ages 7 to 16, uniquely located on a 900-acre ranch in the Sierras north of Lake Tahoe. Family-owned and operated since 1956, our limited enrollment and tech-free policy allow for a more personal experience and family-like feel that bring all of the camp together.
At MMR, campers experience more than the fun and activities that are a given of the camp experience, but also grow in self-confidence and character, fostering new friendships and memorable experiences that last a lifetime. Our entire program is centered around the principles of servant leadership and our guiding values that weave throughout the camp experience: inclusivity, empathy, stewardship, integrity, authenticity, and mindfulness.

Connect:

Address: 704-950 Wingfield Rd., Susanvile, CA 96130

Phone Number: (530) 310-9281

Email: [email protected]

Website: Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp

Dates: June 16, 2023-August 9, 2023

Price: 4,300 for two weeks, 8,500 for four weeks

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

Parker-Anderson Summer Camp!

Type: Academic, Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Basketball, Coding, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Fashion, Performing Arts, Robotics, Science, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Tinkering, Visual Arts

Description:

At Parker-Anderson Summer Camps, we customize unique, full-service camp experiences for schools that combine the fun and silliness of traditional summer camp with a huge variety of our signature enrichment classes and social interaction with friends. Our programs include STEAM topics, Arts, Sports, Tech, Cooking, Chess, Fantasy, and more!

We have four locations this year:

Woodlake Elementary – 23231 Hatteras St, Woodland Hills, CA, 91367
Crestview Preparatory School – 140 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA, 91011
Rio Vista Elementary – 4243 Satsuma Ave, North Hollywood, CA, 91602
Clairbourn School -8400 Huntington Dr, San Gabriel, CA, 91775

Connect:

Phone Number: (818) 650-8676

Email: [email protected]

Website: Parker-Anderson Summer Camp!

Dates: June 6th, 2024 - July 28th, 2024

Hours: 9am - 3:30pm

Price: Varies

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th

Before/After Care: none

RAZ Land Art Summer Camp- Robertson Art Zone

Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

Special Event September 22nd: Get Inspired by Cultural Art and MAKE YOUR OWN art!

Immerse your entire family in a rich art experience, RAZ Land style: Be YOU, Create & Elevate! Choose from 7 distinct projects or undertake them all: Paint with coffee, Make African masks, Create Asian Thanjavur paintings, Collage Denmark houses, Sculpt Mexican alebrijes creatures, Decorate Brazilian headpieces, Design Australian dot paintings.
Moreover, indulge in music, savor snacks, and admire the RAZ Art Exhibition showcasing student and teacher creations from our Summer Cultural Camps 2024: “Evolution of the World & Cultures.” Up to 4 projects: $65, up to 2 projects: $40

September 22, 2-6 pm, for adults & kids ages 4 & up

Summer:
Get ready for an epic summer adventure like no other at RAZ Land ART Summer Camp! Discover new cultures, stories, and creations from around the world! Join us as we embark on a journey across all seven continents, and indulge in the power of being the healing light the world needs! Dive into daily art projects that include painting, building, sculpting, and more, turning imaginations into vibrant realities.

Our unforgettable camps are jam-packed with boundless fun, creating memorable moments and providing opportunities for kids to discover the power within themselves. Professional teachers will guide children as they create up to three projects each day, culminating in a gallery of up to ten amazing works of art by the end of the week.

Your kid’s imagination is about to take center stage! With new friends, laughter, and lifelong memories, our summer camps are available daily, weekly, and for multiple weeks from June 17, 2024, to August 30, 2024. Don’t miss out on the chance to be the healing light the world needs here at RAZ Land ART.

Connect:

Address: 1046 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Phone Number: (424) 303-7868

Email: [email protected]

Website: RAZ Land Art Summer Camp- Robertson Art Zone

Dates: June 17, 2024- August 30, 2024

Hours: 9:30am-3:00pm

Price: $650 Full week $135 Day

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

River Way Ranch Camp

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Equestrian, Fashion, Film, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Sleep Away, Soccer, Sports, Tennis, Traditional, Visual Arts, Volleyball, Water Sports

Description:

Established in 1967, for the past 50+ years, River Way Ranch Camp has provided memorable outdoor experiences and learning opportunities to children, ages 7 – 16. Nestled in the scenic foothills of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, River Way’s 72 acres offer an unparalleled environment for campers to learn, thrive, and grow.

With the list of options now topping 75 activities, River Way Ranch Camp offers a wider range of summer camp activities than almost any camp in the nation! Our program of recreational and learning opportunities has something for every interest, such as culinary arts, horseback riding, ropes challenge course, film production, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, waterskiing, wave runners, and sports of all kinds.

Connect:

Address: 6450 Elwood Rd, Sanger, CA 93657

Phone Number: 559-787-2551

Email: [email protected]

Website: River Way Ranch Camp

Dates: June 16, 2024 - August 10, 2024

Price: 2 week session : $5,385 1 week session: $3,045

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

SCAMP Summer Program

Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Intervention, STEAM, STEM

Description:

Our SCAMP program provides small-group instruction for students in grades 2 to 7, helping them improve their skills. Students can participate in fun enrichment activities such as PE, cooking, art, and creative writing. The summer program costs $5000. Extended-day programming is available at an additional cost of $300 per week. Please note that SCAMP does not provide on-site behavior therapy or behavioral intervention.

If you have any questions, please contact Cory at [email protected].

To apply for the SCAMP program, please click on the button below.

Connect:

Address: 3939 Landmark Street, Culver City, CA 90232

Phone Number: (310) 979-2184

Email: [email protected]

Website: SCAMP Summer Program

Dates: July 8 - August 2

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: $5,000

Age Ranges: Preschool, Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none

Steve & Kate’s Camp

Type: Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Coding, Cooking, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Film, Maker, Music, Outdoors, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Tinkering

Description:

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time including, sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They’ll decide what they want to do, and for how long.

This summer families can buy as many days as they’d like, and use them at any time. No weekly reservations required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If for any reason your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full at summer’s end.

Ages: 4–12 | Lunch, snacks, and all hours (8am–6pm) included.

Our LA Locations:
Manhattan Beach
– 455 24th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Valley Village– 5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607
Pasadena– 74 South San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Mar Vista– 11561 Gateway Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Torrance– 4625 Garnet St, Torrance, CA 90503

Connect:

Phone Number: (415) 389-5437

Email: [email protected]

Website: Steve & Kate's Camp

Dates: Check out our website to see dates for your preferred location!

Hours: 8 am - 6 pm

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Summer at The Center

Type: Academic, Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Basketball, Coding, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Improv, Maker, Martial Arts, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Robotics, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

Rising kindergarten through 8th graders, listen up because we’ve got some exciting news! Summer at The Center is calling your name, and you won’t want to miss out on the fun. At The Center, you can design your own day camp adventure and mix and match activities to create the ultimate summer experience. Do you want to learn a new language, sink some hoops, brush up on math skills, design a robot, or dance your heart out? Whatever you choose, you can do it all at The Center this summer.

And let’s not forget about the amazing features The Center has to offer. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art classrooms, outstanding athletic facilities, and nurturing staff who are ready to make your summer unforgettable. Plus, with expert teachers guiding you through each activity, you’ll be learning and having fun at the same time.

Summer at The Center has it all – arts, science, inventions, athletics, drones, architecture, cooking, Minecraft, robotics, crafts, language arts, mathemagic, dance, drama, and so much more. With one-week programs available, you can choose the perfect summer camp experience that suits you.

Campers may be dropped off between 8:00-9:00 a.m. for no extra charge. Classes run from 9:00 am-3:00 p.m. Afternoon Extended Day Care is available from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at $15 per hour per family for any portion of an hour.

Connect:

Address: 563 N Alfred Street, West Hollywood, CA 90048

Phone Number: (323) 651-0707

Email: [email protected]

Website: Summer at The Center

Dates: June 17, 2024-August 16, 2024

Hours: Before and after care available

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Summer Exploration Camp

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Creative, Day Camp, Nature, Outdoors, STEAM, Traditional

Description:

Exploration Day Camp
For children entering grades 1-7
This summer, we are offering weekly themed, five-day sessions. Choose from as many or as few weeks as you need. Each week will focus on different weekly themed activities, arts and crafts, science, and outdoor play. Children have the opportunity to spend time playing and exploring with friends outdoors and participate in creative and stimulating indoor activities and clubs. Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) students are welcome to join the Caltech site mid-day.
Hours: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm daily
Dates: June 10 – July 26
Location:
Caltech – 240 S. Michigan Avenue, Pasadena

Connect:

Address: 240 S. Michigan Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91106

Phone Number: (818) 354-3418

Email: [email protected]

Website: Summer Exploration Camp

Dates: June 10, 2024 - July 26, 2024

Hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm

Age Ranges: Elementary Grades 1st - 5th, Middle School Grades 6th - 8th

Before/After Care: none