After School + Enrichment Classes Guide

Type: Acting School, Comedy/Stand Up, Drama and Performing Arts School, Featured After School Classes, Writing Classes

Description:

The Crow’s performance arts education space for the youth is nestled inside Bergamot Station Arts Center and is part of Santa Monica’s newest comedy club, The Crow. Owned and operated by husband and wife educators and creatives, The Crow offers students a professional, inclusive, and safe setting to grow as confident performers in either acting class or stand-up comedy class. Read more in this recent LA Times article: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-08-06/how-a-westside-love-story-helped-hatch-santa-monicas-newest-comedy-club-the-crow

Comedy/Stand-Up classes meet for eight weeks including a final show performance on the main stage. Focusing on stand-up, improv, sketch, storytelling, writing and stage confidence, your child will have an opportunity to learn joke structure while finding their storytelling perspective and voice through exciting play and activities. This class is taught by Nicole Blaine: stand-up, mom, and The Crow owner. Nicole supports each student’s unique learning style as she uses the tenets of comedy to help discover their own point of view, personal style, and comedic preferences.

Acting Classes at The Crow are for the young professional and incorporate multiple acting techniques to enhance scene study, help build deep characters, work on audition readiness and cold reading for TV, film, and theatrical stages. With over seventeen years of experience teaching acting to young actors, Mickey has developed a system that teaches the tenets of serious acting to kids who also love to play. In addition to his work in film and television, Mickey has worked with kids in school and camp settings, so he knows how to make learning fun while giving kids the tools they need to succeed in the professional world of acting.

Type: Academic, Writing Classes

Description:

826LA provides students with tutoring that will improve their reading and writing skills. Because the tutoring services are free, participating students must meet certain requirements (that are online). Tutors are volunteers, and once homework is completed, volunteers turn their attention and focus to reading and writing. Students ultimately write and publish their own stories.

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Film, Improv, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Stand-up and Storytelling, 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!

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, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Tinkering, Traditional, Virtual, Visual Arts

Description:

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 Holographic AR, AI, robotics, coding, drones, art, animation, 3D design, game design, space tech, 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, including 6 vibrant sites in Los Angeles and Orange County:
• Santa Monica
• Torrance
• San Marino
• Huntington Beach
• Irvine
• Placentia/Yorba Linda

Type: Academic, E-Learning

Description:

ALS Online Language Courses provide elementary, middle and high school students with programs to study foreign languages effectively through teacher-led video lessons. Developed by our own experienced school teachers, students will be guided step-by-step from complete beginners to gain proficiency in grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills of the target language. Courses come complete with study materials, quizzes to test students’ understanding of the topics taught, homework, and a final exam, just like in a traditional classroom. Visit our website to try first lesson free!

Type: Academic, Coding, Day Camp, Robotics, Science, STEAM, STEM

Description:

DCLA Summer Camp Dates: June 23-August 1, 2025

Week 1: June 23-27, 2025
Week 2: June 30-July 3, 2025 (No camp on July 4th; discounted rate)
Week 3: July 7-11, 2025
Week 4: July 14-18, 2025
Week 5: July 21-25, 2025
Week 6: July 28-August 1, 2025

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

Description:

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!

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Cooking, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Design, Film, Improv, Maker, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Robotics, Sleep Away, Stand-up and Storytelling, STEAM, Tech, Teen, Tennis, Theater, Traditional, Virtual, Visual Arts, Voice, Volleyball, Water Sports

Description:

Founded in 1967 as a non-competitive, non-traditional arts camp, Camp Med-o-lark opened its arms to the creative, the curious, and the free-spirited. Building on the founding, we encourage and embrace inspiration, experience, collaboration, imagination, individualism, equity, and inclusion. We have created a second home for campers ages 8-16 to grow their artistic abilities and nurture their talents. Campers can design their own program and set their artistic goals in just one session.

Each day consists of six activity experiences with time a rest hour (we call “Chill Time”) before dinner. We also offer day trips, excursions, and special events that campers and staff create. There is also built-in time to play, be social, discover, relax, design, laugh, and breathe. By the end of their session(s), they are proud to share their creations with fellow campers, friends, and family. We offer (and continue to evolve) activities and experiences to promote self-expression, grow self-esteem, and build a foundation for lifelong creativity as they develop as young humans.
Situated on 50 acres within peaceful, natural surroundings in the Maine woods, Camp Med-o-lark is the ideal setting for personal expression and ensemble collaboration. Our camp is located on a gorgeous lakefront property that also houses a historic farm, creating a magical village that awakens the senses like few places can. It is an atmosphere filled with creativity, arts, music, Theatre, activities, energy, laughter, and fun, where friendships and memories form to last a lifetime.

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

Description:

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.

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

Description:

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!

Type: Academic, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Maker, Robotics, Science, STEAM, STEM

Description:

For over 25 years Destination Science has been the Fun Science Camp for Curious Kids 5-11! Our mission is to get kids excited about science & to build terrific life skills! Each week is filled with 15 interactive STEM activities complete with make & take projects, three science stations per day, games, challenges, silly songs and all the friendship & fun of camp!
Summer 2025 introduces 3 fun-filled Science Camps: “Wild Robot Science Quest” – kids will become an animal hero and learn how to coexist with nature as they get to design, build, and explore the exciting world of robotics, wildlife conservation, ecosystems and more! “Galactic Space Academy” – campers investigate the universe as they discover the power of chemical reaction fuel ratios, design a land rocket racer, unravel programmable Bots, test parachute drops and create their own antigravity tool! “Coaster & Carnival Mystery Science Camp” – Unleash your inner engineer as you design and construct your very own roller coaster with turns, twists, and motorized gears! Solve a science mystery with fun physics including building a lie detector, create carnival games, challenges and rides!
14 Camp Locations in Los Angeles, Early Enrollment Savings!

Beverly Hills – 200 S Elm Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Calabasas – 22601 Liberty Bell Rd., Calabassas, CA 91302

El Segundo – 700 Center St, El Segundo, CA 90245

Encino – 5031 Alonzo Ave Encino, CA 91316

Glendale – 1500 North Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208

La Cañada – 140 Foothill Blvd STE A, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011

Oak Park – 165 Satinwood Ave, Oak Park, CA 91377

Palos Verdes – 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes, CA 90274

Pasadena – 1005 Armada Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103

Redondo – 525 Earle Lane, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

San Marino – 1560 Pasqualito Drive, San Marino, CA 91108

Santa Monica – 1008 11th Street Santa Monica, CA 90403

Studio City – 3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd Studio City, CA 91604

West Hills – 7353 Valley Circle Blvd, West Hills, CA 91304

Woodland Hills – 6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Type: Academic, Art, E-Learning, Sports, Virtual Classes

Description:

Got Game offers VIRTUAL after school programs like you’ve never experienced! From sports, athletics, unique and innovative games to science, coding, art and talent shows, we have it ALL! Our innovative and diverse range of options caters to students of all interests. Our VIRTUAL after school programs are designed to develop students physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. Watch while we facilitate friendships through the computer screen and offer an awesome learning environment!

Type: Acting School, Comedy/Stand Up, Teen, Theatre

Description:

The Groundlings is offering IN-PERSON Teen Improv classes at the world-famous Groundlings Theatre! Your kids can get up on their feet, working on characters, improvisation, and acting through a variety of theatre games and improv exercises. They’ll have fun while making friends and building self-confidence in one of these three classes:

One-day TEEN DROP-INs give students an introduction to improv and acting.
Dates:
– Nov 20 at 10:00am-12:00pm PT on Sunday
– Dec 17 at 10:00am-12:00pm PT on Saturday

Five-day TEEN IMPROV CAMPS include an open class for friends and family on the last class.
Dates:
– Nov 6-Dec 11 at 10:00-12:00pm PT on Sundays
– Nov 13- Dec 18 at 12:00pm-2:00pm PT on Sundays

– NEW 4-session WEEKEND WARRIOR classes help teens build a foundation for what every good improviser needs to know.
Dates:
– Oct 29 – Nov 6 at 10:00am-12:30pm PT on Saturdays and Sundays
– Dec 3 – Dec 11 at 10:00am-12:30pm PT on Saturdays and Sundays

Age ranges: 10-13 & 14-18. No exceptions.

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Film, Music, Musical Theater, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Sleep Away, STEAM, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

Discover the magic of an Idyllwild Arts summer, where teens can explore their creativity, build confidence, and forge lifelong friendships with other student artists in a beautiful, supportive, and welcoming sleepaway camp environment. Our immersive intensives and workshops for ages 13-17 are taught by renowned teaching artists, providing hands-on guidance for students of all abilities to hone their artistic technique while emphasizing educational values, personal values, and achievement.

The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program offers workshops for all ages and abilities on our picturesque campus set amongst the pines in the stunning San Jacinto mountains of Southern California, with residential “sleepaway” options for ages 10+. The tradition of gathering an impassioned community of artists during the summer months in Idyllwild, CA dates back over seven decades and has served generations of musicians, painters, writers and performers in a variety of disciplines including dance and theatre.

We offer programs in all arts disciplines including:

Classical Music | Jazz Music | Songwriting | Dramatic Arts | Visual Arts | Creative Writing | Dance | Fashion Design | Film & Digital Media

Cost and Session Information:

Kids & Teens Programs

Tuition, Room & Board (ages 10-17)
Two Week Session: $4700 +fees

Day Student Tuition (ages 9-17)
One Week Session: $1090 +fees
Two Week Session: $2180 +fees

Multi-Arts (ages 5-7) and Artist Discovery (ages 8-10)

$750 per One-Week Session +fees

Type: Academic, Confidence Building, Enrichment Program, Featured After School Classes, Social Emotional Learning

Description:

The Little Thinkers Center is a leading child learning and enrichment center in Los Angeles specializing in the use of thinking activities that are tailored to enrich your child’s unique developmental path. Our goal is to empower children of ages 2 to 18 with the tools to reach their fullest potential and achieve cognitive growth academically, socially, and emotionally.

Attention is paid on implementing games that are developmentally appropriate for your child to foster smooth, continuous growth. We work to nurture long-term learning in areas such as reading, math, social-emotional development, critical thinking, problem solving, self-confidence, physical motor skills, organization and planning, and visual-spatial awareness. Through a fun and interactive approach, our little thinkers engage in thinking games that build self-confidence, resiliency, and critical and creative thinking abilities to build an “I can” attitude.

Our services include…

-Developmental Evaluation
-Cognitive Developmental Activities
-Empowering Thinking Games
-Afterschool Enrichment Program
-Little Thinkers Spring/Summer/Winter Camps
-Social Thinking Groups
-Parent Coaching
-Teacher Training Workshops

Type: Academic, Homework Club

Description:

Originally founded in 1944, The Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club offers a variety of after-school programs for students. Homework assistance, “The STEM Adventure,” fine arts, and much more are offered. Check the website to find a location.  

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Beach, Nature, Outdoors, Science, Sleep Away, Travel, Water Sports

Description:

Join our team of naturalists and ecologists for a five days adventure at Channel Islands National Park. Explore the national park from a whole new perspective. Snorkel through expansive kelp forests, swim with sea lions, kayak and swim through some of the world’s largest sea caves, surf sand dunes, fish, see dolphins, whales & other marine life, learn about the ecology of the islands and enjoy three gourmet meals a day. Visit Santa Cruz, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara, and Anacapa Islands!

Experiential learning at its finest!

Taking place on a custom-built expedition vessel, this micro version of a semester at sea is the perfect ratio of adventure to learning, resulting in a respect and adoration for the marine environment that lasts a lifetime. Campers return with knowledge about island ecology, marine biology, geography, astronomy, resource conservation, and seamanship, all gained from their time aboard.

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

Description:

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!

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

Description:

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.

Type: Acting School, Comedy/Stand Up, Drama and Performing Arts School, Featured After School Classes, Writing Classes

Description:

The Crow’s performance arts education space for the youth is nestled inside Bergamot Station Arts Center and is part of Santa Monica’s newest comedy club, The Crow. Owned and operated by husband and wife educators and creatives, The Crow offers students a professional, inclusive, and safe setting to grow as confident performers in either acting class or stand-up comedy class. Read more in this recent LA Times article: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2022-08-06/how-a-westside-love-story-helped-hatch-santa-monicas-newest-comedy-club-the-crow

Comedy/Stand-Up classes meet for eight weeks including a final show performance on the main stage. Focusing on stand-up, improv, sketch, storytelling, writing and stage confidence, your child will have an opportunity to learn joke structure while finding their storytelling perspective and voice through exciting play and activities. This class is taught by Nicole Blaine: stand-up, mom, and The Crow owner. Nicole supports each student’s unique learning style as she uses the tenets of comedy to help discover their own point of view, personal style, and comedic preferences.

Acting Classes at The Crow are for the young professional and incorporate multiple acting techniques to enhance scene study, help build deep characters, work on audition readiness and cold reading for TV, film, and theatrical stages. With over seventeen years of experience teaching acting to young actors, Mickey has developed a system that teaches the tenets of serious acting to kids who also love to play. In addition to his work in film and television, Mickey has worked with kids in school and camp settings, so he knows how to make learning fun while giving kids the tools they need to succeed in the professional world of acting.