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

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!

Ages 6-15.

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

Connect:

Address: 1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208

Phone Number: (818) 749-0103

Email: [email protected]

Website: Act One Theatre Camp

Dates: June 15, 2026 - August 14, 2026

Hours: 9:00a - 2:00p

Price: Early Bird: $1099 / Regular: $1199

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

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

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

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 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA 90403, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Phone Number: (310) 459-2425

Email: [email protected]

Website: Camp Fitness by the Sea Beach

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

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, 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

Description:

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)

Connect:

Address: 12020 Burbank Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607

Phone Number: (818) 299-4151

Email: [email protected]

Website: Camp Wildfolk

Dates: East Valley: June 8, 2026- August 21, 2026 // West Hollywood: June 15, 2026- July 24, 2026

Hours: 9:00am- 3:00pm

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

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

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

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.

Extended care available 8-4

Connect:

Address: 3400 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066

Phone Number: (323) 736-1336

Email: [email protected]

Website: Mixon Musical Theatre

Dates: July 13-31st

Hours: 9:30am - 2:30pm

Price: $399 per week

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

Before/After Care: Before Care/ After Care

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

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

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

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

Description:

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!

Connect:

Address: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290

Phone Number: (310) 455-2322

Email: [email protected]

Website: Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Shakespeare Camps

Dates: Youth Drama Camp Session 1: June 15, 2026 - June 27, 2026; Youth Drama Camp Session 2: June 29, 2026 - July 18, 2026; Young People's Camp: July 20, 2026 - August 7, 2026; Teen Repertory Intensive: July 20, 2026 - August 7, 2026

Hours: Youth: 9:00am-2:00pm; Young People: 9:00am-1:00pm; Teen: 2:30pm-6:30pm

Price: Youth Drama Camp Session 1: $975; Youth Drama Camp Session 2: $1395; Young People's Camp: $700; Teen Repertory Intensive: $1395

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

Before/After Care: After Care