Summer Camps: Beach

Type: Beach, Camps for Girls, Dance, Day Camp, Martial Arts, Sports, Teen

Description:

The All GIRLS Empowerment Summer Camp is hosted by SHIELD Women’s Self Defense System®.

The Camp’s main goal is for the girls to have the most fun & empowering time, while becoming proficient in self-defense skills, boost confidence, and become physically & mentally stronger.

This course will teach the girls on how to have confidence and how to be safe around bullies and strangers! They will know how to get away from a hair pull, grab from behind, chokehold, wrist grabs, and more! They will also learn how to do: Palm Strikes, Elbow Strikes, Knee Strikes, Kicking, Blocking, Takedowns, and Grappling! It’s awesome!

SHIELD has been teaching self-defense exclusively for women and girls in the past 20 years.

Open for girls ages 8 to 18 years old.

Drop off & pick up at two beautiful water front locations:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey

Wednesday & Friday:
Burton Chase Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey

Activities include:
– Women’s Self-Defense Training
– Fun Boat Ride in the Marina
– Friday Outing on a Water Bus
– Dance
– Yoga
– Core Workout
– Beach Day

Shield Women’s Self Defense System® has been taught for Santa Monica Police, LA Co Dept of Public Health, Fox Studios, NBC, UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Kaiser Permanente, Delloitte, BuzzFeed, Lionsgate, and various companies, government entities, schools, and private groups.

Connect:

Address: 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293

Phone Number: (310) 854-9239

Email: [email protected]

Website: All Girls Empowerment Summer Camp

Dates: June 16, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Hours: 10am to 4pm

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

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

Type: Academic, Animal Camp, Arts Education, Beach, Creative, Day Camp, Musical Theater, Outdoors, Science, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Theater

Description:

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

Camp is 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 a 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.

Sports, academics, 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.

Every week has an epic field trip! 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!

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

Before and After Care is included in the weekly price.

Ages 5-10 years old, grades K-5th.

Connect:

Address: 540 S. Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020

Phone Number: (213) 385-7351

Email: [email protected]

Website: Camp Panthers at Pilgrim School

Dates: June 22, 2026 – July 31, 2026

Hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm

Price: $625 per week

Age Ranges: Kindergarten, Elementary Grades 1st - 5th

Before/After Care: none

Type: Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Beach, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Nature, Outdoors, 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 27th 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 27 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: 810 California 1, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Phone Number: 310-564-7841

Email: [email protected]

Website: Fitness by the Sea

Dates: June 10, 2026 - August 21, 2026

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

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

Before/After Care: After Care