Summer Camps: Teen

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Film, Improv, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

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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!

Ages 6-15.

Before and After Care
8a-9a and 2p-5p – $100/week to add this on.

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Type: Academic, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Film, Maker, Nature, Photography, Robotics, Science, Special Needs, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Tinkering, Traditional, Virtual, Visual Arts

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AI, AR, Robotics, Drones, Coding, Art & Game Design by Camp Integem

Give your child a summer to explore, create, grow, and innovate with the #1 AI & AR program! At Camp Integem, kids and teens (ages 5-18) can turn their dreams into reality through AI, robotics, coding, drones, augmented reality, art, animation, 3D design, game design, space tech, startup, research and more.

Imagine your child riding a spaceship to the stars, meeting dinosaurs, stepping into magical game worlds, bringing their art to life, building intelligent AI robots, or designing and flying AI-powered space drones. At Camp Integem, their creations can even soar to the stratosphere, reaching heights of 30,000 to 100,000 feet!

Fully accredited by ASC WASC, recognized as an NVIDIA AI Partner, and approved by the College Board to offer AP courses, Camp Integem combines cutting-edge learning with fun. Whether your child is creating AR worlds, building robots, or launching projects into space, every activity sparks curiosity, creativity, and innovation.

It’s not just about learning—it’s about making memories, building confidence, and having fun in a one-of-a-kind experience your child will never forget!

No Experience? No Problem! Our programs are designed for every level, so your child can progress from beginner to advanced at their own pace. With small student-to-teacher ratios and passionate, tech-savvy instructors, kids not only have fun but also gain valuable, future-ready skills.

Students can choose camps tailored to their age groups: Ages 5-8, 8-10, 10-14, and 14+. Younger students will engage in LEGO robotics, Scratch coding, and 2D digital art and animation, while older kids and teens will take on advanced projects like NVIDIA AI-powered robotics (earning NVIDIA certifications), coding AI algorithms, 3D game design and animation, AI space drones, and DIY space launches. Each day combines hands-on learning with indoor and outdoor play for a well-rounded camp experience.
Camp Integem offers programs at 16 locations across California and online, including 5 vibrant sites in Los Angeles and Orange County:
• Santa Monica
• Torrance
• San Marino
• Fountain Valley (Huntington Beach)
• Irvine

Can’t join us in person? We also offer immersive Online Camps and Private Lessons accessible from anywhere!

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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: 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

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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.

Save $250 with code MOMSLA

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.

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

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Atwater Photo Camp is a fun and exciting 5 day photo adventure that inspires kids to explore their world in a deeper way.

Campers experience Los Angeles through guided photo walks — discovering parks, museums, and some of the city’s most inspiring places. Each day combines practical instruction with creative challenges, giving campers the freedom to experiment and see for themselves.

At the end of each week, campers showcase their favorite work in a photo exhibit for friends and family.

Students leave with stronger skills, a portfolio of their work, and a new way of seeing the world around them.

Weekly sessions run June 22 – July 31
Ages 8–15 • M–F, 9am–3pm

Save 10% with code MOMSLA2026. Limited spots available. Ends May 15.

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Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Maker, Outdoors, Preschool, STEAM, STEM, Teen, Tinkering, Traditional, Visual Arts

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Use code 26MOMSLA25 to save $25 per week!*

Camp Galileo invites rising K–8th graders to a summer where innovation and fun unite. Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, transforming everyday materials into imaginative creations. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach, our program helps children develop lasting confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and perseverance. Whether your child loves building, inventing, or exploring, there is something for everyone at Camp Galileo.

“The camp is well structured and an engaging and unique experience for my son. I also have really appreciated the friendly and skilled staff.” -2025 Camp Family

22 SoCal camp locations: Arcadia/Sierra Madre, Brentwood/Santa Monica, Burbank, Carlsbad, Claremont, Culver City, Encino/Sherman Oaks, Irvine, Irvine (Loma Ridge), Laguna Niguel, Los Feliz, Manhattan Beach, Newport Beach, Palos Verdes, Pasadena, Placentia, San Diego (Downtown), South Pasadena/San Marino, Thousand Oaks, Venice/Mar Vista, Westchester/Playa Vista, Westwood

Weekly sessions, 9am-3pm camp day and AM&PM extended care. Scholarships available and back-up care enrollments accepted through Bright Horizons.

*Applicable on future purchases only. Visit our website to enroll today!

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Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Film, Maker, Performing Arts, Preschool, Robotics, Science, STEAM, Teen, Theater, Tinkering, Traditional

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Camp Wildfolk is a child-centered day camp with 2 locations: West Hollywood and East Valley. 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).

They also offer specialty one-week Makers Camps such as Pinata Makers, Woodwork Makers, Fiber + Felt Makers, + more. 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. Get Wild!

Age Ranges:  4- 15

Before/After Care: Yes- 8:00am- 5:30pm (additional fee)

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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

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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.

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

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Welcome to the Meadow.
Mountain Meadow Ranch is a traditional, co-ed sleep-away summer camp for ages 7–16, tucked into a beautiful working ranch in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada. Family-owned and operated for three generations, MMR is the kind of camp that gives your camper more than just fun. Campers unplug, spend their days outdoors, and become part of a warm, close-knit community. Days are filled with classic camp activities and the freedom to try new things at their own pace and in their own way. It’s a place where kids feel welcome, make real friendships, and head home grounded with great stories, a little more independence, and that unmistakable glow of a summer well spent.

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Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Day Camp, Nature, Outdoors, Preschool, Science, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Surfing, Teen, Tennis, Travel, Water Sports

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On the Water California Yacht Club Summer Camps
From first splashes to advanced sailing and rowing, California Yacht Club offers safe, fun, and educational summer camps for kids ages 4–19 — no experience needed.

Campers enjoy:

• Outdoor, on-the-water activities in the LA sunshine
• Learning new skills in a supportive, confidence-building environment
• Making friends and staying active all summer long

Camp Options

Seahorses Camp (Ages 4–6)

• An introduction to watersports
• Guided boat rides
• Kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) time
• Keelboat sailing and powerboat rides
• Swimming pool sessions, simple knot-tying, games, and crafts

Summer Sailing Camp (Ages 7–17)

• Sailing keelboats, single-handed boats, and double-handed boats
• Hands-on STEM learning: wind and weather, physics, balance, problem-solving, and decision-making
• Teamwork, independence, and confidence on the water

Rowing Camps (Ages 12–19)

• Learn-to-row and intermediate rowing programs — no experience required
• Technique, water safety, teamwork, strength, and coordination
• Varsity High School High Performance and U23 High Performance Rowing Camps for competitive athletes

Safety First

• Properly fitted lifejackets provided
• Highly qualified, experienced coaches
• Protected marina environment with safety boats on the water at all times

Spots fill quickly — learn more or register today!

California Yacht Club

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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Type: Acting, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater

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Youth Drama Camp Session 1: In this dynamic 2-week session, campers are trained in Stage Combat, Improv, Acting, Voice/Speech, and Elizabethan Song and Dance, which all lead up to a dazzling performance of an abridged Shakespeare play! Aftercare available until 5pm.

Youth Drama Camp Session 2: This 3 week session extends the excitement as Campers develop their skills in classes taught in Session One plus other classes like Voice/Speech, Puppets, Commedia, and Costumes as well as extended rehearsal in preparation for the joyous final performance of a Shakespeare play. Aftercare available until 5pm.

Young People’s Camp: Our youngest thespians travel through imagination to the world of Shakespeare and classical theatre with Shakespearean text, Theatre Games, Stage Combat, Music, Puppetry, Elizabethan Dance, and more! Aftercare available until 3pm.

Teen Repertory Intensive: In this newly combined session of Theatricum’s beloved Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive and Teen Repertory, students take workshops in voice/speech, scansion/rhetoric, Elizabethan dance, stage combat, and more all while auditioning and rehearsing for their own production of an abridged Shakespeare play directed by a seasoned company member. Teens get the best of everything Theatricum has to offer!

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