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Amplify Sleep Away Camp

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Girls, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Featured Sleep Away Camp, Film, Improv, Music, Musical Theater, Nature, Performing Arts, Photography, Skateboarding, Sleep Away, Teen, Theater, Traditional, Visual Arts, Voice, Water Sports

Description:

Just 90 minutes from LA, Amplify is an award-winning music and arts camp tucked away in the gorgeous Ojai mountains. We’ve redefined what a sleepaway camp can be — blending the friendship and fun of traditional camp life with a next-level creative experience designed to empower every camper.

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Younger students explore confidence, creativity, and self-expression through music, visual arts, theatre, film, and more — all in a supportive, inclusive, and fiercely anti-bullying community.
For our oldest campers, Amplify becomes a true launchpad. With one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals — including instructors from Berklee, UCLA, and beyond — they can prepare for college portfolios, auditions, and future creative careers.
Whether your child is here to grow their skills, make lifelong friends, or take their artistry to the next level, they’ll leave Amplify more fearless, inspired, and ready to take on whatever’s next.
Amplify isn’t just a camp — it’s a launchpad for confidence and creativity.

Connect:

Address: 8585 N Ojai Santa Paula RD, Ojai, CA 93023

Phone Number: (805) 699-5247

Email: [email protected]

Website: Amplify Sleep Away Camp

Dates: Session 1: June 21- July 4, Session 2: July 5-18, July 19-Aug 1, come for 1 or all 3 sessions

Price: $1198-$4995

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none

Camp Panthers at Pilgrim School

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!

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: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Price: 625

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none

Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Fashion, Film, Language, Maker, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Sleep Away, Stand Up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program offers unique summer arts camp opportunities for adults, teens, and children. From high school intensive workshops, to kids overnight art camps, to adult workshops and programs, there is an amazing experience for everyone to develop and grow as an authentic artist. There is something for everyone here to build skills, hone a craft, and get detailed technical instruction and personal attention to individual artistic needs.

Idyllwild Arts is a sanctuary where art and discovery coexist. Our eight art majors are woven into our art summer programs and are structured to support each individual’s personal creative journey. Explore Visual Arts, Native American Arts, Fashion Design, Music, Dramatic Arts, Film & Digital Media, Dance, and Creative Writing.

Connect:

Address: 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA 92549

Phone Number: (951) 468-7265

Email: [email protected]

Website: Idyllwild Arts Summer Program

Dates: June 7 - July 25, 2026

Price: $900/week to $2750/week

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

Before/After Care: none

Mixon Musical Theatre

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

Description:

Mixon Music LA Summer Camp is a joyful, creative arts camp where kids ages 5–15 spend their summer singing, dancing, acting, moving, and making new friends. Held in July 2026 at a location central to Culver City and Southwest LA, our camp offers full days of fun with experienced, supportive teachers who specialize in working with kids.

Campers explore music, theater, dance, yoga, aerial silks, art, and hands-on set and prop creation with teacher guidance, all leading up to a special performance families will love. Whether your child is brand new to the arts or already loves the spotlight, our program builds confidence, creativity, and teamwork in a positive, encouraging environment. Our visual arts teachers also cater to those children preferring behind the scenes creation.

At Mixon Music LA, we believe every child deserves access to arts education, no matter where they live or their family’s budget. We proudly welcome families from across Los Angeles and offer support options to help make camp possible.

It’s a summer experience your child will remember long after the curtain call.

Connect:

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

Phone Number: (323) 736-1336

Email: [email protected]

Website: Mixon Musical Theatre

Dates: M-F July 2026

Hours: 9:30am - 2:30pm

Price: $399 per week

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none

Pasadena Playhouse Spring/Summer Classes

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Immersive Role Playing and Mythology, Improv, Maker, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Stand-up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater

Description:

A stage for every age. Whether you’re a theatre kid, a lifelong learner, or a professional artist, we have space for you to learn, create, and find community.

Ages 5-15.

Connect:

Address: 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone Number: (626) 356-7529

Email: [email protected]

Website: Pasadena Playhouse Spring/Summer Classes

Dates: January 12, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Hours: 12 PM – 6 PM

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

Before/After Care: none

SOCAPA (School of Creative and Performing Arts)

Type: Acting, Arts Education, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Film, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Sleep Away, Stand-up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

SOCAPA is one of the premier visual and performing arts programs for high school teens, ages 14 to 18, in the world. With year-round intensives in New York City and day or residential (sleep-away) camps in Los Angeles, Vermont, and Chicago, SOCAPA has a “life-changing” pre-college experience for you. Nowhere else will you find this level of creative intensity combined with this much fun!
Immerse yourself in a culture of creativity and develop your skills as an artist. Learn from professionals from the industry who will guide and mentor you as you create original work in a supportive, encouraging environment of like-minded artists.
Get a summer camp experience in a comfortable, college-campus environment. Practice living on-campus, express yourself through your art, and flex your independence in a safe, structured environment complete with planned evening and weekend activities and excursions around the city to complement your hard work during the day.

Connect:

Address: 440 Lafayette Street, New York, CA 10003

Phone Number: (800) 718-2787

Email: [email protected]

Website: SOCAPA (School of Creative and Performing Arts)

Dates: 06/14/2026-08/08/2026

Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday

Price: $2145 - $3995

Age Ranges: High School Grades 9th-12th

Before/After Care: none

Summer at The Center

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

Description:

Join us at Camp Adventure at CEE this Summer! Summer at The Center has it all and more for rising first through sixth graders from all over LA.

Dive into performing arts, dance, games, design, science, magic, engineering, video, robotics, cooking, sports, music, painting, hands-on crafts, a Broadway musical production, and SO MUCH MORE. Camp Adventure is fun for everyone!

-All-day camps (9am-3pm with afternoon care available)
-One-week sessions run all summer long (June through August)
-Games, special activities, spirit days, and summer treats in every session
-Centrally located, state-of-the-art campus in West Hollywood
-Optional lunch service available

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-August 2026

Hours: 9am-3pm

Age Ranges:

Before/After Care: none