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

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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.

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Type: Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Basketball, Coding, Creative, Design, Maker, Robotics, Science, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Tennis, Visual Arts

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Ignite your child’s curiosity and creativity this summer with Brains & Motion Education’s premier Summer Camps in Los Angeles! Our diverse range of programs caters to children grades K-8, offering an enriching and immersive educational experience beyond the traditional classroom setting.

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY – BUY 3 WEEKS, GET 1 FREE or SAVE $50 with code MOMSLA

At Brains & Motion Education, we understand the importance of providing children with opportunities to discover their interests and develop essential skills to prepare them for future success. We allow children to develop critical social skills such as teamwork, cooperation, and leadership.

BAM! Campers are encouraged to explore their interests, pursue their passions, and discover new talents in a supportive and nurturing environment, whether building robots, creating works of art, or scoring goals on the soccer field.

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Type: Academic, Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Beach, Cooking, Dance, Day Camp, Music, Outdoors, Science, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Teen, Theater

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Why Camp Kids Klub?

Have you ever thought, “Why Camp Kids Klub?” From our favorite songs, to hilarious games, special surprises and yummy treats, our camp has tons of unique traditions that campers look forward to each day. We guarantee that we’ll keep the energy high and the fun flowing throughout the camp day!

We believe that camp is an essential experience in a child’s life. Camp is about the feeling that anything is possible. Children should spend their time at camp on adventures and having dynamic experiences- learning, playing, making lifelong friends, and being surrounded by people that inspire them.

As our camp song says, “In 1995, Kids Klub arrived!”, and we have been perfecting summer camp ever since! Here are some of our favorite things!

Camp Kids Klub has three unique age groups. Pioneers, Mountaineers, and Teens On The Move.

Pioneers
Entering K-2nd Grade

The Pioneer group offers a traditional day camp experience with non-stop fun, caring and dynamic counselors, and creative, educational activities that you can’t find anywhere else!

Mountaineers
Entering 3rd – 5th Grade

Get ready for an action-packed days filled with thrilling new experiences, epic field trips, and the coolest counselors! The Mountaineers will spend the summer making lifelong friends and building their self-confidence as they embark on endless adventures. Our incredible counselors give the Mountaineers the support they need to become mature, courageous, compassionate, and independent.

Teens on the Move
Entering 6th – 9th Grade

We realize campers of this age group are no longer content with typical day camp programs so at Camp Kids Klub we think out of the box!

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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: Basketball, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Mindfulness, Sports, Volleyball

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Camp SHAKE – A fun & balanced Los Angeles based sport program that combines both the physical and mental skills necessary to prepare athletes, grades K-8th; for performance and competition, in a safe & supportive learning environment.

Through a holistic approach, and an individual lens that focuses on each camper’s needs and well-being, a growth mindset is nurtured. The Camp SHAKE formula increases skills by teaching athletic techniques, drills, insight, and mindfulness. Participants are shown how to be effective team members, while they are enjoying the process of reaching their full potential. Camp SHAKE encourages athletes, ages 5-14 (grades K-8th), to fully embrace sports, and allows them to experience the rewarding feeling of their hard work paying off.

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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: Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Beach, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Nature, Outdoors, Preschool, 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 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: Academic, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Girls, Christian, Cooking, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Design, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Science, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, Tech, Theater, Traditional, Visual Arts, Volleyball

Description:

At Immaculate Heart, summer is a time for growth, exploration, and joy! Our summer programs provide a vibrant mix of academic courses, creative enrichment, and athletic activities tailored to inspire and challenge students of all ages. From honing skills in core subjects to delving into artistic passions, participants are encouraged to pursue their interests and expand their horizons. On the field or in the classroom, every activity is infused with the supportive and empowering spirit that makes Immaculate Heart unique. Summer at IH is more than a program—it’s an opportunity to thrive, connect, and create lasting memories.

Registration opens on March 1, 2025.

Our Middle School Camp & Summer Youth Sports Camp are open to all girls entering grades 4-8.

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Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Coding, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Fashion, Maker, Martial Arts, Robotics, Science, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech

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Experience an unforgettable summer with PAE Camps! Tailored for students entering K-6, our camps combine the perfect blend of fun and learning with activities in STEM, arts, sports, cooking, and more. Kids choose their own adventures daily, boosting creativity, confidence, and imagination. Expert instructors ensure a supportive environment where new friendships bloom. Fridays are extra special with Water Day, Carnival Day, talent shows, and more! Join us for a summer of discovery, joy, and endless fun!

3 Locations:

PAE Summer Camp at Clairbourn
8400 Huntington Drive, San Gabriel

PAE Summer Camp at Crestview
140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada

PAE Summer Camp at Holy Angels
370 Campus Dr., Arcadia

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Type: Adventure Camp, Day Camp, Outdoors, Sports

Description:

We serve 50,000+ children each year for a reason

Pedalheads offers bike, swim, and soccer programs to families in over 200 locations across Canada and the USA. In California, you can find us biking and having fun in the following locations:

• Los Angeles
• Manhattan Beach
• Costa Mesa
• Pasadena
• Santa Monica
• Tarzana

Why Pedalheads?

Pedalheads provides innovative and effective programs that are safe, fun, and challenging, inviting children to discover a world of opportunities. People choose Pedalheads because:

• Since 1995, we’ve taught hundreds of thousands of kids to ride their bikes
• We have a proven track record of helping kids ride without training wheels within one week
• We aim to develop healthy, confident, and independent kids by way of our own teaching methods, small classes, and incredible instructors
• We have won several Parents Choice Awards for Best Children’s Day Camp

About our learn-to-ride bike program

Our learn-to-ride bike program is best known for helping kids ages 2-12 get off training wheels and safely ride on the road. Our program includes:

• A progression of six instructional levels
• Three-hour half-day camps
• Seven-hour all-day camps
• Private lessons
• Before and after care options

Kids get lots of time on their bikes learning and playing games, navigating obstacle courses, and challenging themselves with a variety of activities in a safe environment. Kids also take bathroom, snack, and water breaks to ensure they stay hydrated and engaged.

We use only positive reinforcement with our kids to promote their health, well-being, and development. Kids who experience our program report feeling “braver and gooder at biking” and say they like us more than candy, school, and story time!

Register Today!

Ages 2-12

Before and After Care 8am -9am, 4pm-5pm

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Type: Coding, Day Camp, Design, Film, Performing Arts, Robotics, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Tinkering

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When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980 Steve & Kate’s Camp has trusted kids to choose their own activities and plan their own days in real-time. Whether campers are designing, building, coding, creating, baking, dancing, playing, eating, sewing, skipping—it’s all on their own schedule. Because when you empower children to make their own choices and be their own bosses, the children discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity–all while learning to make course corrections and trust themselves as they go.

Families can buy as many days as they’d like, and use them at any time. No weekly reservations or commitments required–just show up! 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.

Locations:

Manhattan Beach
455 24th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
323-244-2089
[email protected]

Mar Vista
11561 Gateway Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
424-415-7080
[email protected]

Pasadena
74 South San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
323-244-2531
[email protected]

Torrance
4625 Garnet St, Torrance, CA 90503
415-389-5437
[email protected]

Valley Village
5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607
323-244-2556
[email protected]

West Valley
7911 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306
415-389-5437
[email protected]

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

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Rising kindergarten through 8th graders are invited to join us for a summer of adventure at Summer at The Center! Whether you want to direct a play, design a robot, learn a language, sink some hoops, brush up on math skills, or dance your heart out, you can do it all this Summer at The Center.

At Camp Adventure at Summer at The Center, design your own day camp experience. Mix and match to create your summer of fun. The program features engaging summer class offerings through Camp Adventure, state-of-the-art classrooms, outstanding athletic facilities, nurturing staff, and expert teachers. Sign up for summer excitement and learning at CEE’s expanded campus in West Hollywood. Summer camps include Arts, Science, Inventions, Athletics, Drones, Architecture, Cooking, Minecraft, Robotics, Crafts, Language Arts, Dance, Drama, and lots more. Theme days, water play, and outdoor summer activities are part of every session.

And don’t miss Camp SHAKE athletics camps: a fun and balanced sports program that prepares athletes with the physical and mental skills for performance and competition in a safe and supportive learning environment. Basketball and Sports & Games camps are available all summer long!

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Type: Academic, Acting, Coding, Creative Writing, Design, Fashion, Film, Global Ethics, Language, Music, Performing Arts, Robotics, Science, Sleep Away, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Travel, Visual Arts

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As the industry leader in pre-college summer enrichment programs, Summer Discovery has been inspiring young minds for over 58 years. Our decades-long partnerships with top universities are what set us apart from other summer programs. These university partners design exclusive curriculum and hand select course instructors that provide Summer Discovery students with the most authentic academic college experience available for high school students. It’s no wonder Summer Discovery is the #1 Summer Enrichment Program Recommended by High School College Counselors.

We offer over 300 courses and academies spanning a wide range of academic fields of study, including STEAM+, sports management, law, politics, business, leadership, politics, medicine, psychology, arts, engineering, medicine, psychology, forensic science, data science, marine biology, nursing, and so much more. University options span from Ivy League to International – including Dartmouth, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UT Austin, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea, and more. Plus, new this year – a program with IMG Academy Florida pairing unparalleled academics with world-renowned athletics and elite coaching.

In California, we offer residential programs at UC Santa Barbara – as well as residential and commuter programs at UCLA, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and UC Berkeley. Of all our programs, UCLA is our most popular. That’s because after a 38-year relationship with UCLA, we are able to offer a program that no one else in the industry can even come close to. Our curriculum, access to facilities, and campus experience is second to none. Our immersive academic curriculum, intensive academies, and instructors are hand-selected by UCLA. Students learn from real-world leaders and titans in the world of business and entertainment, author their own screenplay, get serious about robotics, try their hand at fashion design, explore innovative solutions to lessen the impact of climate change, learn what it takes to pursue a career in sports business, film production, medicine, law or so much more.

In addition to offering 2-6-week programs for high school students, we also offer a middle school program that offers students a balanced day and a taste of college life, and our institute for the gifted offers students from grades four through eight the ability to pursue their academic passion alongside likeminded peers.
Summer Discovery programs deliver tangible outcomes for every student that bolster college-ready confidence and a love of learning that inspires students ongoing academic pursuits. We perfectly balance academic rigor and personal growth, with on-and-off campus activities and exploration.

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Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Day Camp, Sports, STEAM, Traditional

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Summer@Stratford…Embrace the Adventure!

We’ve designed the perfect camp for your child, complete with all the fun, enriching activities they love, along with the essential safety measures and flexible hours you expect. With so many options to choose from – Day Camps, Academic Camps, Specialty Camps, and Sports Camps – you have choices, and campers will have endless adventures that will keep them active, engaged, and excited all summer long.

At Summer@Stratford, campers can explore new interests, engage in hands-on activities, hone their sports skills, play games, and make new friends and memories that will last a lifetime. Extended-day options are also available. Embrace the adventure this summer and ignite their imagination! Find out more by visiting us online at stratfordschools.com/summer.

 

 

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Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Cooking, Dance, Day Camp, Music, Outdoors, Science, Soccer, Special Needs, Sports, Stand-up and Storytelling, STEAM, STEM, Teen, Theater, Virtual

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Sunrise Day Camp is California’s only full-summer day camp for children with cancer and their siblings, offered completely free of charge. Our camp is situated on beautiful, expansive campgrounds and includes exciting daily activities such as sport, crafts, music, drama, swimming and so much more.

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