Los Angeles Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love [2023]

Type: Acting, After Care, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Before Care, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Film, Improv, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

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: Acting, Arts Education, Day Camp, Film, Performing Arts, Theater

Description:

The key to each actor’s creative genius lies in their sense of play. Too often, in this industry and in this world, we think that mining our pain will lead to our best performance—when what is most often overlooked (and often overlooked) is tapping into our joy. Taught by the incomparable ZBS faculty, we will combine the meaningful, professional and holistic training ZBS is known for, with some true summer fun! This is not only an enormous opportunity to evolve your art, but to have a ridiculously good time doing it.

“If you’re not having fun, then you’re doing something wrong” – Jordan Peele

Type: Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Martial Arts, Teen

Description:

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.

SHIELD has been teaching self-defense exclusively for women and girls in the past 20 years.
Open for girls ages 8 to 17 years old.
Camp meets on Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
Early drop off from 8:30am. Late pick up until 5:30pm.

Drop off & pick up at two beautiful locations:
Mon Tue Fri: 
Burton Chase Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey

Wed Thu:
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey

Activities include:
Self Defense Training
Character Development Workshops
Water Therapy (boat ride in the Marina)
Dance
Yoga
Meditation
Core Workout
Beach Day

While we have a blast in various fun activities, we focus on a specific topic that will be incorporated in the games, class discussions, workshops, and mat chat.

Week 1: Acceptance
Week 2: Fear
Week 3: Responsibility
Week 4: Perseverance
Week 5: Confidence
Week 6: Focus & Self Control
Week 7: Anti Bullying
Week 8: Anger Management
Week 9: Kindness & Respect
Week 10: Vision & Purpose

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.

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Design, Featured Sleep Away Camp, Film, Global Ethics, Mindfulness, Music, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Photography, Skateboarding, Sleep Away, STEAM, Surfing, Tech, Teen, Visual Arts, Voice, Water Sports

Description:

Amplify Sleep Away Camp is an empowering, award-winning music + creative arts summer camp in Ojai, California, serving girls from the neighborhood and around the world since 2012. Every girl deserves the chance to be their most authentic selves, and Amplify helps them do that with lifelong friends and positive role models in a safe, supportive environment. And if day camp is more your speed as opposed to overnight/sleep away camp, we’ve got your back!

Type: Academic, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Film, Maker, Orange County Camp, Photography, Robotics, Science, Special Needs Camp, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Tinkering, Virtual Camps & Classes, Visual Arts

Description:

Take summer camp…make it magic. Camp Integem is a unique experience for K-12 students to learn Holographic AR coding, STEM, AI, 2D/3D game design, robotics engineering, digital art, 2D/3D animation, 3D modeling, Fashion, design, interactive storytelling, space/nature exploration and more. Teleport into your creation to experience the magic of your Holographic AR design and prepare you for future success, all while having a lot of fun!

No prior knowledge in computer or technology is needed. Students can learn from beginner to advanced levels. Great instructors, small classes!

Since 2018, thousands of students from 20 countries have joined our camps. Learn more at camp.integem.com. Enter code MOMSLA to save.

Multiple Locations in Los Angeles and Orange County:

• 2368 Pearl St., Santa Monica, CA  90405
• 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA  90266
• 2701 Huntington Dr, San Marino, CA 91108
• Burbank High, 902 N 3rd St, Burbank, CA 91502
• 5871 E. Los Arcos St., Long Beach, CA  90815
• 17816 Bushard St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
• 4321 Walnut Ave, Irvine, CA 92604

Type: Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Performing Arts, STEM, Visual Arts

Description:

Join us for a summer of imagination and enrichment led by an expert faculty.

Archer’s summer program for girls ignites creativity, inspires risk-taking, and builds valuable leadership skills. Engage in real world challenges, make new friends, and experience Archer’s joyful culture, which celebrates the possibility of every girl.

For rising 4th and 5th grade students, Girls in Charge offers week-long thematic programs rooted in creative play and exploration. Students will dive into a variety of imaginative projects culminating in a celebration and showcase of student work.

For rising 6th-8th grade students, Girls in Action provides an exciting and varied program that offers week-long experiences in a variety of disciplines. Students will choose four different workshops each week from a variety of offerings, including Humanities, STEM, and Performing & Visual Arts. Counselor-led activities will be held in between workshops and during lunch to create space for new friendships and fun.

Type: Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Maker, Mindfulness, Music, Nature, Paint Ball, Science, Teen, Traditional, Visual Arts

Description:

Discover and Create Your Own Hero’s Journey

Join us this summer for a spectacular journey to explore all seven continents and uncover stories of Heroes & Villains from around the world!
By encouraging story-building capabilities, campers learn how to channel their own inner heroes and villains into healthy forms of expression and learn many life lessons.
Turn imagination into reality with daily art projects – painting, building, sculpting, designing, dancing, performing, and amazing field trips!

Guided by professional teachers, children create up to 3 projects in a day. In a full week, kids make a gallery of up to 10 art projects!
Prepare an extra space in your house for your child’s art gallery
By the end of each week, children make unforgettable memories and new friends from around the world.

RAZ Summer Camps 10% early bird discount ends on March 31st. 
Register soon! Promo code: summer10

Week 1 – Middle East, June 12-16
Week 2 – Africa, June 19-23
Week 3 – Europe, June 26-30
Week 4 – North America, July 5-7
Week 5 – South America, July 10-14
Week 6 – Asia, July 17-21
Week 7 – Australia, July 24 -28
Week 8 – Antarctica, July 31 – Aug 4
Week 9 – Art & Astrology, Aug 7-11

Type: Adventure Camp, Backpacking, Nature, Outdoors, Robotics, Rock Climbing Camp, Science, Sleep Away, STEAM, STEM

Description:

Mountain Science Adventure Summer Program for Ages 8-17

Our one-week and two-week programs give campers the unique opportunity to explore science and space in our specialized labs and engage in mountain adventure activities. Campers will broaden their horizons and learn valuable communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in an encouraging and supportive environment.

One Week Sessions
Ages 8-13

Campers will learn, grow, and have fun participating in AstroCamp’s most popular core science labs and outdoor adventure activities as well as choose their own adventure from our unique staff-created electives.

Two Week Sessions
Ages 12-17

Our two-week program is filled with summer camp activities uniquely tailored around your camper and their interests. Prior to arrival, each camper chooses from more than 40 science, mountain adventure, and traditional camp activities to design their own schedule. With the guidance and encouragement of our team, they will explore the outer limits of their comfort zones through our summer science camp hands-on activities, learn new skills, tap into their hidden talents, and gain leadership experience.

Geek Week
Ages 10-17

Campers joining Geek Week will have the opportunity to dive deeper into some of the most popular creative-based activities at AstroCamp. Join our epic week-long journey of specialized hands-on activities, passionate instructors, and one-of-a-kind electives.

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

Description:

Atwater Photo Camp is a super fun and exciting 5 day photo adventure that inspires kids to explore their world in a deeper way. We’re thrilled to roll out all new field trips this year including galleries, museums, parks, the beach and so much more! Through clever games and activities designed to challenge the way we see, we build skills with camera, light and storytelling. All of this helps campers recognize, develop and celebrate their own unique voice.

Camp runs from 9am to 3pm, and each week is different. We make a ton of images and have a whole lot of fun! At the end of the week we host a photo exhibit for the kids to present their work to family & friends. Please let us know if you have any questions, we’d love to tell you everything!

Dates: (Spring Break) April 3-7, 2023 and Weekly during the Summer: June 13, 2023 – August 18, 2023

Type: Academic, Arts Education, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Maker, Outdoors, Robotics, Science, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Tinkering

Description:

CodeREV STEAM In-Person or Virtual Camps inspire innovation through project-based experiential adventures in STEAM learning and excitement. CodeREV Kids build amazing projects that tap into their natural curiosity to unleash their imagination and creativity while teaching them next-level industry skills in innovation and technology creation. Led by fun, expert instructors, kids dive into friendship, fun, and awesome camp memories.

The camp day is broken up into a variety of exciting activities, both on and off-screen, and includes structured break times.

Schedule: 9am – 4pm , M – F, Weeklong Camps, all summer long
Locations: Encino, Santa Monica, Westwood, and Irvine

Discovery Launch – We will always start the day with an intro period in which we introduce the objectives for the day and demo what the final outcome might look like. Campers will then be led by the instructor using our dialogue format in which our instructors have students actively participate in discovering how to reach the objective by asking questions throughout rather than simply lecturing.

Let’s Move It… Outside – This will be the 1st of three break periods during the camp day in which we will lead the students in STEM themed fun activities outside. For one of many examples, think of Simon says, but with a robot giving orders and using coding concepts such as loops and conditionals.

Innovation Hour – Campers will continue working on their projects and the instructor will introduce challenges that will require students to get their innovative caps on to be able to complete.

Let’s Get Physical… Outside – This will be the 2nd of three break periods during the camp day in which we will lead the campers in STEM themed fun activities outside.

Ideation & Iteration – Campers will wrap up the day’s objectives and will now get to customize their projects as well as come up with ideas on how to make their project unique.

Golden Hour Giggles (Outside) – In the 3rd break of the day, students will have fun outside. In this period, we tend to focus more on team-building activities rather than very physical activities although there is a mix of that as well.

Buddy Up & Brainstorm – Campers will buddy up to see and experience each other’s projects. If students made digital art, the partner will get to run the code and ask questions about how this was created. If students made a game, their partner can play and test the game. Together, they can brainstorm more ways to customize and add to this project.

Project Landing – In the last period of the day, campers will wrap up the day with a recap of the day’s objectives and key concepts and ideas for the next day of camp.

Type: Beach, Nature, Outdoors, Sleep Away, Special Needs Camp, Virtual Camps & Classes

Description:

Camp del Corazon Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit corporation, providing a free of charge, medically supervised, residential summer camp for children ages 7-17 who are living with heart disease as well as additional programs for young adults (P.A.C.E.) and families (Virtual Family Camp). All proceeds are spent on the camp and its programming.

Impact:

We provide an environment that offers support and self-esteem building and socialization that these children/young adults do not otherwise have access to. Impact of camp studies prove that camp helps to strengthen the confidence and self-esteem of children and your support will give these very special children life-altering experiences that cannot be put into words. As a testament to the impact the camp has on these young souls, most return year after year to relive experiences they can get nowhere else.

Camp del Corazon provides camp magic to kids with heart disease. Share our camp with your friends and family, and together we can make a difference in these children’s lives.

Summer Camp:
We offer 3 sessions that are 5 days in length for ages 7-17, taking place August 15-19, August 19-23 and August 23-27, 2024 on Catalina Island. Activities include snorkeling, high ropes, rock wall, arts & crafts, swimming, kayaking, performing arts, BB guns and archery. Applications open in January! Check out more at campdelcorazon.org/camp. FREE of Charge.

P.A.C.E. – Progressive Adult Cardiac Experience:
The PACE program has several events throughout the year for ages 18-25. The main program is our Retreat over Memorial Day Weekend in Glendale, CA. Our Camping trip is held in October, and other social events, including Book Club, can be found on our website: campdelcorazon.org/pace. Optional Registration Fee.

Virtual Family Camp:
Since 2020, we have hosted more than 50 families on Zoom for Virtual Family Camp! Reunite with camp friends, connect with other guardians affected by Heart Disease, and have fun bringing our camp traditions to your computer screen! 2024 Dates TBD. See more at campdelcorazon.org/virtualprograms. FREE of Charge.

Type: Day Camp, Outdoors, Science, STEAM, STEM

Description:

Camp Galileo: Innovation, friendship and fun.

Camp Galileo engages rising K – 10th graders in irresistibly fun, hands-on STEAM-inspired projects and active outdoor games. Our dynamic staff inspires kids to turn big ideas into reality, collaborate with peers and play hard outside. Kids and parents love Galileo because:

– Our project-based curriculum captures kids’ imaginations and builds lasting skills. Stanford researchers found that kids who participate in Galileo’s curriculum tend to persevere at unfamiliar challenges, share their ideas more freely and respond better in the face of failure.

– Extended care and flexible enrollment support busy families.

– Our boundlessly talented staff supports and inspires campers.

– We provide an inclusive, accessible camp environment.

– Galileo is mind-blowingly, unforgettably FUN.

Spaces fill fast—sign up now for camp at [school name]. Optional extended care from 8 – 9 am and 3 – 6pm. Enroll during Early Bird registration and save $50 per week! www.galileo-camps.com.

Type: Adventure Camp, Day Camp, Immersive Role Playing and Mythology, Outdoors

Description:

At Camp Half-Blood kids learn about and explore ancient myths/legends from cultures around the world. From Zeus and Olympus, to tales of Eastern deities, and the myths of the Native American tribes, campers are transported to a world of adventure.

Our camp is available to rising 2nd through rising 8th graders.

Two locations in LA:

Camp Half-Blood LA Eastside
Address: Brand Park, 1601 W Mountain St, Glendale, CA 91201

Camp Half-Blood LA Westside
Address: Cheviot Hills Recreation Center, 2551 Motor Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Type: Camps for Girls, Equestrian, Outdoors, Sleep Away

Description:

The magic and fun of Camp Lakota await you! Nestled in the Tejon pass(1.5 hours from LA), this camp is a hidden gem of classic camp activities. Lakota offers exciting opportunities for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned camper. From the thrill of horseback riding, swimming in the sparkling pool, zip lining, taking aim at archery, low ropes, and enjoying new friendships around the flickering campfire, Lakota truly has something for everyone. With emphasis placed on teamwork and building community, campers develop strong bonds and gain leadership skills. Campers go home with a stronger feeling of independence and self-esteem and an incredible sense of accomplishment and belonging. Exciting adventures, new friends, and memories to last a lifetime are here at Camp Lakota. Owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles.

Type: Arts & Crafts, Creative, Day Camp, Performing Arts, STEM

Description:

Camp Louisville invites middle school girls and boys to experiment, play, learn, explore, and create on the stunning campus of Louisville High School. Camp runs for 3 weeks with each week offering a chance to experience something new that may spark a passion or reveal a talent.

Week 1 (June 19-23) focuses on Leadership as kids get the chance to learn leadership skills like communication and public speaking. In week 2 (June 26-30), we will explore The Arts in all its forms–from the canvas to the stage and everything in between. Our final week (July 10-14) focuses on STEM with hands-on experiments, games, and competitions. No matter what your child is interested in, you’ll find fun and affordable opportunities at Camp Louisville.

Come find your roar at Camp Louisville!

Type: Adventure Camp, After Care, Animal Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Before Care, Day Camp, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Rock Climbing Camp, Sports, Surfing, Teen

Description:

Traditional day camp for boys and girls ages 3 to 15 on 120 private acres in the Malibu / Agoura Hills area.

Established in 1965 as one of the best traditional day camps in Southern California. Now located on 120 private acres in the Malibu / Agoura Hills area at Calamigos Ranch.  Calamigos Ranch was home for one of the earliest camps in California dating back to the 1940’s. This strong tradition continues with Camp Summertime. Camp Summertime is dedicated to providing a safe, loving, and enriching environment. We promote each child’s social, emotional, creative and physical development through individual and team activities. Campers build self-confidence, self-esteem and self-respect within this supportive environment.

Bus transportation is available each day from most areas. Pick up locations may include Malibu, Pacific Palisades, the San Fernando Valley,  Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, and the Conejo Valley.

Type: Adventure Camp, After Care, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Day Camp, Nature, Outdoors, Visual Arts

Description:

At Camp Wildcraft we grow creative, curious, confident camp; caring kids who feel at home in nature. We are small by design, a warm place where kids unplug from technology and happily connect to our camp community. At our two sites in Calabasas and Malibu, our adventurous art and nature camp empowers kids to discover the hidden natural world—and their hidden strengths.

During weekly sessions, campers create big art projects, explore and hike, sculpt with wood and clay, sew a pouch to carry handmade nature journals, build forts from branches, go on scavenger hunts, play games with new friends, and much more! Campers choose from a changing menu of creative and fun activities including theatre, baking, games in our sports field, and more. Every day at camp is an opportunity to find joy and wonder in the wild places around us.

Ages 4-14 (PreK – 8th grade)

After care: 3pm to 4pm at the Calabasas location.

TWO LOCATIONS:
• Sycamore School, Malibu 3504 Las Flores Canyon Rd, Malibu
• MUSE Global School, Calabasas 1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Rd, Calabasas

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Fashion, Film, Improv, Maker, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Preschool Camp, Robotics, Science, STEAM, Teen, Theater, Tinkering

Description:

Camp Wildfolk is a child-centered day camp with two locations in Valley Village and West Hollywood. Wildfolk is project-based and truly unique- offering a balanced blend of structure and choice, with activities campers go wild for.

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.

Programs offered for Pre-Kinder through 6th grade, as well as a Guides-in-Training (GIT) leadership program for tweens & teens. The schedule is balanced with outdoor time and classroom (with a/c)

Two Locations:
12020 Burbank Blvd. Valley Village, CA 91607 and
1265 N. Fairfax Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90046

Valley Contact: [email protected]
WeHo Contact: [email protected]

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Creative, Mindfulness, Nature, Outdoors, Rock Climbing Camp, Sleep Away

Description:

Camp Woodcraft, one of California’s original summer camps, will host its 101st summer of fun at Mountain Center near idyllic Idyllwild! Join kids from throughout LA to reconnect and disconnect and make forever friends while exploring the forest’s natural beauty.

Led by skilled, certified, year-round youth workers, Camp Woodcraft staff give kids an unforgettable experience and parents peace of mind. A wide range of specialty activities including archery tag, rock wall climbing, and naturalist-led exploration complement classic camp traditions and give campers a chance to grow, connect and play.

Join us in celebrating a century of Camp Woodcraft magic!

Type: Adventure Camp, Nature, Outdoors, Rock Climbing Camp, Sleep Away, Surfing, Teen, Water Sports

Description:

Discovery & Adventure for All
At Catalina Sea Camp, campers have access to unique activities that cannot be found at other summer camps. Campers participate in activities that are the perfect combination of marine science, ocean adventure, and summer camp fun.

Kids ages 8-17 who are interested in marine biology and an ocean adventure summer camp experience have a blast at Catalina Sea Camp! Our fun-filled one-week and three-week sessions are a one-of-a-kind ocean adventure! Kids enjoy the experience of a lifetime learning marine biology, developing new skills and having fun with newfound friends.

Type: Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Day Camp, Outdoors, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Water Sports

Description:

A New Adventure Camp for Your Outdoor Enthusiast
Join us at Azusa Pacific University for a summer they’ll never forget!
Summer Special:
Price includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and field trips. Early Enroll: $399/week

Nurture Nature
Seek and identify plants like berries and wildflowers. Plus, hike, boulder, and geocache!

Play Outside
Learn to canoe and kayak, play international games, and do team-building challenges.

Gain New Skills
Design fishing rods, build shelters, filter water, and use the sun to produce energy.

Explore More
STEM goes wild, from nature’s creatures to solar and wind energy to structure builds, and more.

Dive Into Field Trips
Enjoy fun water play by swimming in pools and lakes—and flying down water slides!

Type: Academic, Coding, Day Camp, STEM, Tech, Virtual Camps & Classes

Description:

Unlock a summer of imagination! Attend CodeWizardsHQ’s live teacher-led online classes. Kids and teens choose from 3-week summer coding classes or 1-week Minecraft and Roblox coding camps.
Accelerated summer coding classes cover the same content as our structured program, but with a more frequent meeting schedule while your kids are off from school. Students can complete three full courses in one summer through our summer programming classes! Learn in-demand languages like Scratch, Python, and Java. Choose from June, July, or August course terms for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Our Minecraft summer camp uses Minecraft and Java to help kids learn computing concepts. Kids build fun projects inside Minecraft while using it as a tool to learn how to code. Our Roblox camp introduces students to the world of Roblox game creation! By the completion of this camp, students will have the skills to create their own Roblox games.

Enroll today with Offer Code MLSUN and SAVE $20!

Type: Academic, Acting, Arts Education, Comedy, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Improv, Language, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Theater

Description:

The Crow’s comedy camp for kids brings 20+ years of comedy experience, mixed with a hefty background in running youth day camps and teaching theater in local schools! The Crow built a stage specifically for your young jokesters! 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. Each day will be mixed with team building, performance art, outdoor play, arts and crafts, and professionally constructed fart jokes – culminating in a final live performance at the end of each one-week session on Friday night for family and friends at The Crow’s main stage.
Check out a parent’s review:
“Our eight-year-old daughter got to perform stand-up for an audience. It was one of those moments I will never forget as a parent. I got to see a side of her that I’d never seen. She was poised, confident, and really looked like she was in her element. We always thought she’d like to be on stage, but she’s never been this excited about any theater, dance, or singing performance she’s done in the past. She’s always liked telling and writing jokes, but we didn’t think much of it. I’m not sure what they exactly did at the camp, but they really helped her to find herself on the stage. I’ve never seen her shine as she did during the show after just 5 days of camp. Also, the show at the end of the week was incredibly well produced. You’d think a kids’ comedy show would probably be a little boring and awkward, but it was actually incredibly entertaining and fun. Thank you!”
-Suzanne N. (Yelp)

Type: Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Maker, Orange County Camp, Photography, Teen, Visual Arts

Description:

Designer Camp is Southern Californian’s most comprehensive and collaborative design-based summer camp for young creatives (ages 11 – 17). Offering five unique camps in Los Angeles & Orange County. Designer Camp partners with nationally-recognized designers and brands.

LOS ANGELES:
Design Camp 101: July 10 – 14, 2023
Fashion & Styling Camp: July 17 – 21, 2023
Interior Design Camp: July 24– 28, 2023
Photography Camp x Leica Akademie: July 31 – August 4, 2023
Beauty Camp: July 31 – August 4, 2023

ORANGE COUNTY:
Design Camp 101: July 10 – 14, 2023
Interior Design Camp: July 17 – 21, 2023
Fashion Design Camp: July 24 – 28, 2023

Designer Camp’s mission is to give students a community that helps them cultivate their unique creativity and discover the many career opportunities for their future.
Each day students will receive hands-on instruction from design industry professionals, visit showrooms, retail stores, design houses and businesses that are shaping the design industry. Our design industry professionals and staff are dedicated to mentoring our students on their creative paths, supporting them throughout camp and beyond. Throughout each week of camp, students will work on creating their own personal design portfolio that they can continue to update even after camp.

LOCATIONS:
Los Angeles: Pacific Design Center 750 N San Vicente Blvd,West Hollywood Design District, CA 90069

Orange County: Lido Marina Village 3434 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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

Description:

The Fun Science Day Camp for Curious Kids 5-11!

Over 23 years Destination Science has been dedicated to exciting kids about the endless possibilities with science while promoting terrific life skills. Campers enjoy 3 Science Stations daily, 15 science activities each week with take home projects, plus outdoor games, silly songs and all the fun of camp! Our staff are enthusiastic professionals who love kids, science & camp. Join us this summer for all 3 hands-on fun camp themes!

Artemis Moon Mission Camp – Rocket into space & discover NASA’s mission to explore the moon while building your very own LTV & more.

Rescue Robot Mystery Camp – Build a search and rescue robot and solve the mystery of the missing MiniBot & more

BioBot & Roller Coaster Camp – Build your own BioBot Explorer and discover the physics of coasters, games & more.

Early Bird Savings: Enroll in February & Save $70/wk, Enroll in March-Save $40!
Multiple Camp Savings: Enroll in 2 or 3 Sessions & Save an additional $10 each wk!

Multiple Camp Locations throughout Los Angeles, Orange & Ventura Counties
1008 11th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Type: Academic, Arts Education, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Film, Maker, Photography, Robotics, Science, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Tinkering, Visual Arts

Description:

Digital Dragon is back this summer, better than ever, offering new curriculum for our in-person sessions in Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area! Our summer tech camps have something for everyone from coding and designing games and cartoons to digital art & animation, producing and creating videos, to creating original games in Roblox – we offer the perfect mix of learning and fun. Our summer camp 2023 exclusive themes in Minecraft include – Puzzles, Survival Island, and Minecraft SMP: Advancement Excursion & Achievement Hunters – so campers will always be learning something new. Every day students take a walking excursion to the park for lunch and outdoor games. Come join the fun this summer!

Type: Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Soccer, Sports

Description:

Kids, are you ready to:

• Make Memories this Summer!
• Have Fun
• Build Friendships
• Play Soccer
• Boost Self-Confidence
• Learn about Health & Nutrition
• Develop Social & Decision-making skills
• Be Active and Engaged

Then join us in Playa Vista at Euro Soccer USA Camps for the best summer of your life!

Dates:
Summer Camp 1 (June 12-16) Summer Camp 2 (June 19-23) Summer Camp 3 (June 26-30) Summer Camp 4 (July 5-7) 3 Days Camp Summer Camp 5 (July 10-14) Summer Camp 6 (July 17-21) Summer Camp 7 (July 24-28) Summer Camp 8 (July 31-Aug 4) Summer Camp 9 (Aug 7-11) Summer Camp 10 (Aug 14-18) Summer Camp 11 (Aug 21-25)

Hours:
Age 5-12, Full Day (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) Age 5-12, Half Day (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OR 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.) Age 4, Half Day Only (9:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m. OR 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.) Age 2-3, Toddler (9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Backpacking, Beach, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Nature, Outdoors

Description:

EverWild’s Summer Camp provides children with meaningful experiences in nature alongside qualified mentors. Each week presents a different theme. Our talented mentors will lead children in earth-based skills, games, and adventures. EverWild offers a variety of camps including camps that drop-off and pick up from our predetermined locations in nature, camps that use a van for transportation from your local park to the mountains and beaches, and overnight camps.

Type: Adventure Camp, After Care, Arts & Crafts, Beach, Before and/or After Care, Before Care, 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 24th year) for children ages 4-14. 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 23 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 4-14
• Water Activities: surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, paddling, etc.
• Team Sports: soccer, basketball, 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.

Type: Arts & Crafts, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Maker, Mindfulness, Outdoors, Teen

Description:

Our girls are facing the biggest mental health crisis in history. With a practical application to our 12 foundational pillars, each young Shero will learn how to take charge of her own physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being so that she can carve her path toward self-reliance.

Camp fees are tax deductible and fund programming to support underserved girls.

#UnstoppableShero
#EmbraceTheCape
#SupportHerRise

Type: Camps for Girls, Coding, Day Camp, STEM

Description:

Girls Data Camp is a Los Angeles based summer camp designed to empower young women to embrace the power of math in today’s data-driven world.

Our camp was founded with the mission to encourage girls entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade math to discover the fascinating world of data. We believe that no matter what their interests are – whether it’s fashion, sports, robotics, photography, cooking, music – everything is driven by data! We show our campers how to make sense of data in a fun and approachable way, unlocking their interest and inspiration.

At Girls Data Camp, we create a welcoming and inclusive environment where young women can discover the endless possibilities of math. We help our campers realize that math is not just a tool, but a key to unlocking their full potential and making a difference in the world.

To kick off our first day, we’ll begin with introductions and an overview of the data cycle. We’ll discuss the importance of data and how it’s used in various industries. Then, we’ll dive into the basics of data, exploring what data are and the different types of data.

Next, we’ll move on to the practical side of things. We’ll walk through the tools we’ll be using throughout the week, including Google Forms and Google Sheets. Campers will learn how to use these tools to collect and organize data efficiently.

Later, we’ll introduce Jupyter Notebooks and Python. Campers will learn how to use these powerful tools to analyze and visualize data. Our experienced instructors will guide them through the basics of coding, so no prior experience is required.

By the end of the program, campers be fully equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to collect and analyze data like a pro.

Get ready for a week of exciting exploration and discovery in the world of data!

Type: Academic, Day Camp, Sports

Description:

Calling campers of all ages and skill levels to join the Got Game Camp, operating this summer throughout Los Angeles in Mid-City, West LA and the San Fernando Valley! Enjoy fun, action-packed weeks full of sports, arts, sciences, games, imaginative projects, and the hottest trends among kids!

Got Game offers a program unlike any other, allowing campers different options throughout the day to have a blast playing with their friends and exploring different interests. Campers have the chance to let loose and have fun in age-appropriate cohorts and activities. Whether your child is more into sports, games, imaginative projects or anything in-between, we have something for everyone at camp!

Got Game’s motto is “We Speak Kid”, and the coaches have endless enthusiasm and an innate ability to keep campers engaged through a fun and competitive spirit. Coaches make sure each day is new and exciting, and campers come back wanting more. Join the fun when school is out this summer!

Locations:
– Hancock Park Elementary (Mid-City), 408 S. Fairfax Avenue Los Angeles CA 90036
– Third Street Elementary (Mid-City), 201 S. June Street Los Angeles CA 90004
– Redeemer Elementary (West LA), 10792 National Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90064
– Hale Charter Academy (SFV), 23830 Califa St. Woodland Hills CA 91367
– Woodlake Avenue Elementary (SFV), 23231 Hatteras St. Woodland Hills CA 91367

Type: Acting, Creative, Day Camp, Improv, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater, Virtual Camps & Classes

Description:

Lively five-day TEEN IMPROV CAMPS, or one-day TEEN DROP-INS, get teens on their feet working on characters, improvisation, and acting through a variety of fun games and improv exercises. On the last day of a TEEN IMPROV CAMP, parents and friends are invited to join the class online and observe the final 30 minutes in an “open class” format.

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Day Camp, Nature, Outdoors

Description:

Our fully-outdoor camps encourage children’s sense of wonder about the natural world, familiarize them with local flora and fauna, teach them the fundamentals of hiking, trail safety, and LNT (Leave No Trace), and instill in them a deep sense of connection to the outdoors.

The diverse biomes across Los Angeles are our outdoor classrooms where teachers guide participants on foot to experience wonder and connection.
Our experienced educators are trained naturalists who know how to connect students to the natural world in a fun and safe way! Activities vary by day, environment and group interest, but include hiking, herping, bird watching, journaling, nature crafts (dream catchers, mandalas, seed bombs, insect hotels), nature-focused games, foraging, and more!

HAWKs LA outdoor classrooms are the greenspaces in Los Angeles. Prior to each camp, the counselors will provide a line-up of the day or week’s locations in Northeast or West LA.

Type: Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Basketball, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Film, Maker, Music, Preschool Camp, Robotics, Science, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Tennis, Visual Arts

Description:

KidzToPros Summer Camps offer engaging STEM, Arts & Sports options for ages 4-12 in Los Angeles.

Set your student up for success in today’s tech-based world with STEM Camps. KidzToPros incorporates an engaging curriculum with real-life skills like coding, game design, robotics and more.

Aspiring young artists are building their skills at Art Camps! Whether your young creator enjoys visual or performing arts, music or film, KidzToPros has a Summer Camp option they will love!

Their Sports Camps engage campers’ minds and bodies as they learn new sports and build skills like teamwork, collaboration and strategy. Led by highly trained instructors, students can participate in Soccer, Basketball or Tennis Camp.

Multiple locations in Los Angeles and Orange County.

Find your nearest location, sign today and save $50 using the code ML-50 by Feb 28th!

Type: Arts Education, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater

Description:

Type: Animal Camp, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Backpacking, Basketball, Creative, Equestrian, Mindfulness, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Sleep Away, Teen, Tennis, Theater, Traditional, Water Sports

Description:

A co-ed, traditional sleepaway camp for ages 7 to 16, uniquely located on a 900-acre ranch in the Sierras north of Lake Tahoe and a 1.5 hours drive northwest of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Family-owned and operated since 1956, our limited enrollment and our tech-free policy allow for a more personal camp experience and family-like feel that bring all of the camp together. At MMR, campers experience more than the fun and activities that are a given of the camp experience, but also personal growth in self-confidence and character, fostering new friendships and memorable experiences that last a lifetime. Our entire program is centered around the principles of servant leadership and our guiding values that weave throughout the camp experience: inclusivity, empathy, stewardship, integrity, authenticity, and mindfulness.

Type: Acting, Arts Education, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater, Voice

Description:

Pasadena-area high school students: apply to be part of Pasadena Playhouse’s first ever Musical Theater Boot Camp! Students focus on the audition process rather than a production, allowing them to enter the college application season with a repertoire of monologues and songs, as well as the skills needed to find material appropriate for their age and type. From 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, industry professionals and guest artists will instruct students in acting, singing, dancing, movement, theater history and the college theater landscape. Each session culminates in a showcase for family and friends.

Video Auditions (Self-Tape) will be accepted until Apr 1, 2023. Decisions will be made by Apr 15, 2023. If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please email educatio[email protected] or call Patron Services at 626-356-7529.

Scholarships are available!

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

Description:

Ocean Explorers Liveaboard Camp offers coed campers ages 11-17 the opportunity to explore the islands of Channel Islands National Park, both above and below water. Our ecology-based program is fluid and follows the weather, allowing the group to kayak through sea caves, snorkel through kelp forests, surf, and hike across the islands. 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: Acting, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater, Voice

Description:

An Unforgettable Summer Opera Experience

Find your voice and perform with us at Opera Camp this summer. No matter what level you are, LA Opera Connects teaching artists will help you develop your artistry. And just one of the great things about this year’s Opera Camp? It’s back at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Opera Camp is an enriching two-week program where you will receive extensive musical, dramatic and movement coaching in a fun-filled environment. For the grand finale, you will participate in a fully produced show.

CAMP SCHEDULE

Week 1: July 24–28 (Monday–Friday)

Week 2: July 31–August 5 (Monday–Saturday)

Things to know

• Opera Camp is open to students ages 9–17, and applications will be accepted until the program is full

• Campers must attend an in-person audition (so we can get to know you!)

• Tuition: $1,000 per student. Limited need-based scholarships are available and can be requested as part of the application process

Visit LAOpera.org/OperaCamp to learn more and apply now.

Type: Anti-Bullying, Day Camp, Martial Arts, Sports

Description:

PANTHER Martial Arts Summer Camp provides a safe, fun and disciplined training environment. Students will become stronger both physically and mentally. Self confidence and self improvement are our way.

7th Degree Black Belt Grand Master Shawn Stallworth has been studying Martial Arts for over 47 yrs. He’s a former Marine and trained Matt Damon for the Bourne Supremacy… He’s also had the pleasure of working with and training many other celebrities. He and his team of highly talented instructors not only teach during the summer camp but also guid, mentor and teach students year round at PANTHER Martial Arts Private Training.

PANTHER Martial Arts summer camp teaches Self Defense maneuvers, Martial Arts forms for belt advancements, tumbling, Boxing techniques, training with foam NunChucks and more. Students can also continue on with their training to earn their PANTHER Black Belts after the summer camp ends. We are a Private/ Semi Private training studio. PANTHER Martial Arts Summer Camp is a structured place for your child to learn discipline, self defense, build confidence, make quality friends and learn leadership skills all the while having fun.

Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Basketball, Coding, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Fashion, Robotics, Science, Soccer, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech

Description:

At Parker-Anderson summer camp, each session combines the fun and silliness of traditional summer camp with a huge variety of our signature enrichment classes and social interaction with friends. Classes include Science, Kid’s Cooking Academy, Art Workshop, Kid’s Dance Studio, Jedi Training, Coding, Ninja Academy, Spy Kids and more. Enroll at Parker-Anderson.org, or call (818) 650-8676.

Camp Locations include: 
Woodlake Elementary – Woodland Hills
Crestview Preparatory – La Canada
Highpoint Academy – South Pasadena
Clairbourn School – San Gabriel

Type: Adventure Camp, After Care, Before Care, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Outdoors, Preschool Camp, Sports

Description:

Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride week-long bike camp for kids 2 and up, best known for helping kids get off of training wheels and riding on their own. We combine a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored cycling curriculum, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get some of the most tentative kids biking on their own. We also offer advanced bike lessons that focus on road readiness and safety.

Why Pedalheads?
• Proven track record over the last 25+ years: Most kids learn to ride within 1 week
• Winner of several Parents Choice Awards for Best Children’s Day Camp
• Fully trained instructors for beginner and advanced levels
• Weekly Half-day, All-day, and 1.5hr Tots options

Locations throughout the LA Metro area:

Fountain Valley – Congregational Bnai T’zek
9669 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley 92708

Los Angeles – Brentwood – Saint Sebastian School
1437 Federal Ave, Los Angeles 90025

La Crescenta-Montrose – Gethsemane Lutheran Church
2723 Orange Avenue, Los Angeles 91214

Los Angeles – West Hollywood – Laurel Span Elementary School
925 N Hayworth Avenue, Los Angeles 90046

Los Angeles – West Hollywood – Rosewood STEM Magnet School
503 North Croft Avenue, Los Angeles 90048

Manhattan Beach Middle School
1501 N Redondo Ave, Manhattan Beach 90266

Costa Mesa – First Methodist Church of Costa Mesa
420 W 19th St, Newport/Costa Mesa 92627

Pasadena – San Marino Community Church
1750 Virginia Rd, Pasadena 91108

Santa Monica – California Heritage Museum
2612 Main St, Santa Monica 90405

Tarzana – Eretz Synagouge and Cultural Center
6170 Wilbur Ave, Tarzana 91335

Type: Coding, Day Camp, STEAM, STEM, Tech

Description:

For over 20 years, PlanetBravo Techno-tainment Summer Camp has been running one-week sessions Monday-Friday 9:00am-3:00pm for students entering grades 2-9. Students sign-up for one week-long course at a time from the list of available options. Students who sign up for multiple weeks may take all different courses, or repeat some of their favorites, since all the classes have a wealth of possible projects to complete. Their most popular courses are Roblox, Minecraft, YouTube and Coding. Each day is balanced with a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor activities, including afternoon sports, snack break, and the ever-popular computer games of Network Game Time. There are always multiple activity options during these times to ensure all students find something they enjoy. At the end of each week, we hold an open house where students can show off their work and are recognized for their accomplishments.

Type: Academic, Day Camp, Reading and Math Intervention, Special Needs Camp

Description:

Re(Wired) is a 4-week Summer Intervention and Enrichment Camp that will run from July 17-August 11th at Park Century School. Park Century School serves students in grades K-8 with learning differences. Registration will begin on February 15, 2023. For more information, please contact Cindy Goodman at [email protected]

Type: Academic, Camps for Boys, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Film, Global Ethics, Mindfulness, Music, Photography, Science, Sports, Stand Up and Storytelling, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Virtual Camps & Classes

Description:

Reach Academy for Young Men is a Leadership and Learning Institute for boys entering grades 7 – 10 in the Los Angeles Area. We are an inclusive and positive-growth oriented community of mentors, teachers, and learners. Located in Beverly Hills, CA, our full-day, three-week institute serves to honor and develop positive masculinity in all our participants. Our teachers are two types: In-person (with 5+ years experience teaching boys in top schools in LA) and Remote (through Curious Cardinals, a mentor-based cadre of undergraduate and graduate-level college students from top universities around the US). The aim is aspirational and inspirational, and we serve a full day, with academic classes, physical wellness, leadership and speakers aimed at conveying hope in their futures. Founded by two deeply-skilled independent school educators, RAFYM is entering its third summer, and we’d welcome any interested young man to attend for all three weeks. Financial Assistance available.

Type: Adventure Camp, Animal Camp, Art & Nature, Cooking, Creative, Dance, Equestrian, Film, Gymnastics, Improv, Martial Arts, Nature, Outdoors, Paint Ball, Sleep Away, Sports, Teen, Visual Arts, Water Sports

Description:

55 years of Memories and Friendships! Located in the foothills of Sequoia National Park, River Way Ranch Camp offers children, ages 7-16, a summer of friendships and memories to last a lifetime. Campers may choose from 75 activities including waterskiing, horseback riding, ropes course, mini-bikes, go-karts, waverunners, gymnastics, overnights and more. With an emphasis on the first time campers, River Way provides exciting experiences, focusing on increasing self-confidence. Campers, ages 7-9, remain with their counselors throughout the day participating in a wide variety of activities, while 10-16-year-olds are guided to customize their schedule according to their interests.

Type: Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Robotics, Science, STEAM, STEM, Tech

Description:

Voted as the Best Children’s Program and Service of Culver City/West Los Angeles 2021, Rolling Robots is a forward-thinking year-round educational service that provides robotics, coding and STEM learning in homeschool, afterschool, and summer camps since 2008.

Onboarding your tech genius this summer! Having trained two 2022 VEX World Champion teams, we offer fun weekly, half-day and full-day camps on ROBOTICS and CODING – LEGO, VEX BattleBots, FLL, Scratch, Python, C++, Minecraft, Roblox, and Competition bootcamps! Camps start June 12. Multiple camp sites – West LA, Glendale, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Palos Verdes, Irvine and more.

Type: Academic, Acting, Animal Camp, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Cooking, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Film, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Science, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

Try it all this summer with STAR’s one-of-a-kind variety camp! SuperSTAR allows you to participate in a variety of programs including sports, outdoor play, and S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) fields! In addition to offering campers the most varied experience, this is also our most popular and best-valued summer program. SuperSTAR camp encourages campers’ creativity, innovation, and exploration. Try a little bit of everything this summer and discover your new passion! SuperSTAR camp’s unique format is just one of the many reasons L.A. Parent magazine named us the “Best Educational Day Camp” five years in a row!

Multiple Discounts Available!
• Super Duper Early bird discounts $30 off per week expires January 31st
• Super Early bird discount $20 off per week expires February 28th
• Early bird discount $15 off per week expires March 28th
• Early bird discount $10 off per week expires April 28th
• Early bird discount $10 off per week expires May 31st
• Multiple session discounts $60 off total if enrolled in 4 or more weeks of camp
• Sibling discount $25 off the registration fee. (two+ siblings)

Type: Arts & Crafts, Coding, Cooking, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Film, Maker, Performing Arts, Robotics, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech

Description:

When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. As they try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.

Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time including, sewing, stop-motion animation, music, coding, sports & rec, makers crafts, baking, & more. They’ll decide what they want to do, and for how long.

This summer families can buy as many days as they’d like, and use them at any time. No weekly reservations required–just show up! Or, if you need more care, purchase a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. 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.

Now in Manhattan Beach, Valley Village, Pasadena, Torrance, Santa Monica, Costa Mesa and Mar Vista!

Manhattan Beach – Location Coming Soon
[email protected]
Valley Village – 5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Valley Village CA  91607
[email protected]
Pasadena – 74 South San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena CA 91107
[email protected]
Santa Monica – 1229 4th St., Santa Monica CA 90401
[email protected]
Torrance – 4625 Garnet St, Torrance CA 90503
[email protected]
Costa Mesa-1701 Baker St., Costa Mesa CA 92626
[email protected]
Mar Vista- Location Coming Soon
[email protected]

Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Basketball, Coding, Cooking, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Improv, Maker, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Robotics, Science, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Theater, Tinkering

Description:

Rising kindergarten through 8th graders are invited to join in for 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.

Summer at The Center features engaging summer class offerings, 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, Mathemagic, Dance, Drama, and lots more.

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, Coding, Creative, Global Ethics, Performing Arts, Robotics, Science, STEAM, STEM, Theater

Description:

Summer Institute for the Gifted has been a leader in gifted education since 1984. SIG provides summer academic enrichment programs for gifted, academically talented, creative, and high potential students in grades 1-11.

More importantly, SIG is a place where gifted students can be themselves and be part of a community of like-minded peers. SIG is a place of exploration, laughter, potential, creativity, innovation, and fun.

Type: Dance, Day Camp, Music

Description:

If your children are passionate about music or dance or curious to try it for the first time, they have a home at the Colburn School this Summer!

Taking place on our beautiful campus in the heart of Downtown LA’s Grand Avenue, our intensives, summer camps, and seminars invite musicians and dancers to enhance their skills with expert instruction from our esteemed faculty and renowned guest artists.

New students are invited to try Dance for the first time in our Dance Camp and Summer Saturdays program, and young children are introduced to the wonders of music in our Early Childhood program.

Programs start from age 7 months to adult across all levels of experience, so there is something for everyone.

Our Summer programs fill up quickly, so register today!

Dance
Summer Ballet Intensive, Age 13–19
Summer Dance Camp, Age 8–14
Young Dancer Intensive, Age 7–12
Teen Tap Intensive, Age 13–18
Choreographic Intensive, Age 12–-18

Summer Saturdays:
Creative Dance, Age 4–8
Ballet Prep and Beginning Ballet, Age 4–10
Modern Dance Program, Age 9–12
Tap Dance Program Age, 7–12
Jazz Program, Age 12+
Adult Ballet

Music
Chamber Music Intensive, Age 13–18
Piano Camp Intensive, Age 9–13
Jazz Camp, Grades 8–10
Brass Intensive, Age 10–19
Summer Theory Intensive, Age 10+
Early Childhood Sample Sessions, Age 7 months–5 years
Piano Seminar, Age 13+
Sounding Point Academy
Los Angeles Honor Band, Grade 7-12

Type: Academic, Day Camp, Sports, STEAM, STEM, Traditional

Description:

From our ever-popular Academic and Specialty Camps to our exciting Day Camps, Stratford offers a wide range of engaging and fun summer camp options for your children in Preschool through Grade 5. Watch their confidence grow as they conquer new challenges, pursue new interests, and make new friends. It’s your child’s time to experience awesome! Registration is open!

Camps will take place at two locations:

Altadena Campus – Preschool through Grade 5
2046 Allen Ave, Altadena, CA 91001

West Los Angeles Campus – Preschool through Kindergarten
2000 Stoner Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Type: Academic, Arts Education, Coding, Design, Film, Global Ethics, Maker, Photography, Robotics, Science, STEAM, Tech, Visual Arts

Description:

Our Junior Scholars Summer Program for rising 7th-, 8th- and 9th-graders is led by Webb’s experienced faculty. Ours is a boarding-only program that offers five tracks: Paleontology (taking advantage of our one-of-a-kind resource in the Alf Museum), Science and Engineering (utilizing our state-of-the-art laboratories), Digital Arts, Medical Science and Global Changemakers (leaning into our 100 years of work with putting honor and moral courage above all else).

We are nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains just minutes away from the Claremont Colleges – a 150-acre campus that is a safe and inspiring place for students to make new friends, challenge themselves academically and explore their passions.

Summer program students experience all that boarding school life has to offer. They live in our dormitories under the supervision of experienced faculty and residential staff and have full rein of our beautiful campus. Afternoon and evening activities complement the daily learning goals and engage students in an array of sports, games and outings.

From field trips to Southern California’s best tourist attractions to impromptu movies in Claremont Village, from swimming in our state-of-the-art aquatics center to hiking the foothills behind campus, from gathering around fire pits in front of the dorm to enjoying our healthy, delicious dining hall food, students truly make Webb their summer home.

Type: Day Camp, Soccer, Sports

Description:

The professional, internationally-qualified coaches from UK International Soccer are coming to a field near you. Delivering fun, engaging and developmental soccer sessions, these camps are the perfect soccer-camp solution for the player who is brand new to the sport, or one who has been playing for years. The varied curriculum challenges players to enhance their skills, but the differentiation in the delivery allows everyone to work at the level they feel comfortable with. And of course, the kids will have LOADS OF FUN as well!

With Soccer Camps running all across Ventura County, Los Angeles County and Orange County (both during Spring Break and all Summer long), there is going to be a camp available for every child, aged 4-14 years. And with Morning, Afternoon and Full Day sessions available, we look forward to being able to provide you child with The Best Possible Soccer Experience in 2023.

To learn more and to register, just visit www.uksoccer.com.

Locations include:

Burbank
Palmdale
Agoura Hills
Los Feliz
Sherman Oaks
Santa Clarita
Mission Viejo
Woodland Hills
Murrieta
Torrance
North Valley
Lake Forest
El Segundo
Arroyo Grande
Thousand Oaks
Long Beach
Camarillo
Ventura
Pasadena
Redondo Beach
Laguna Beach
Perris
Corona Del Mar
San Clemente

Type: Dance, Day Camp, Improv, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Theater, Voice

Description:

Upstage Theatre Schools Summer Camps are a great way for kids to have fun, make friends, and express themselves creatively. With an approach that includes acting, singing, and dancing, Upstage students learn to speak more clearly, move more easily, and act with confidence.

We offer summer camps in our three regions: Wests LA, San Gabriel Valley, and Conejo Valley.

We have three camp style options:

One-Week camps that are focused on a popular theme/movie/musical culminating in an informal showcase at the end of the camp week for family and friends!

Two-Week & Three-Week camps that are centered around a musical (The Little Mermaid & Matilda) culminating in two fully realized performances with costumes, sets, lights, and more!

Type: Day Camp, Sports, Volleyball

Description:

Looking to improve your child’s volleyball skills? USC Volleyball is some some skill-specific day camps on campus this summer! They will be held at the USC Galen Center.

** Get a special MomsLA discount! Email Virginia and let her know you heard about USC Volleyball Camp from MomsLA! [email protected]

Our intro camp involves SERVING – the first contact of volleyball. This will be offered for ALL Grades and skill levels (no experience needed!), on July 13 and July 14, 5:15PM-7:15PM. Each session is $85.

There are other camps for grades 5-12, also for all skill levels (no experience needed!). If you aren’t sure which skill to pick, you can sign up for either of the camps on either date, and note in the registration that there is little to no experience! The libero, setting, and attacking camps have lunch provided. Each session is $245. You can only sign up one per day since the camps happen at the same time.

JULY 13: 9:30AM-4:30PM
1) SETTING CAMP: This camp is designed for any level setter. Athletes will be divided and coached by skill level. The setter camp will focus on footwork, hand placement, location, tempo, and offensive strategy. Setters will pair with liberos and work on live setting reps of a pass and dig.
2) LIBERO CAMP: This camp is designed for any level libero. Athletes will be divided and coached by skill level. The libero camp will focus on defense and passing technique

JULY 14:9:30AM-4:30PM
1) SETTING CAMP: same as above, but drills will be slightly different so campers can attend both days and learn something new. On this day, setters will get to set attackers.
2) ATTACKING CAMP: This camp is attackers for any level attacker. Athletes will be divided and coached by skill level. The camp will focus on footwork, arm swings, attacking range/shots, blocking, and passing.

Sign up at www.uscwvbcamp.com

*All camps are run by the USC Volleyball staff and current and former USC volleyball players. All camps are open to all applicants. Limited only by roster space, age, and grade level.

Type: Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Dance, Day Camp, Sports, Visual Arts

Description:

Now open for registration for dancers of all levels — from Themed Day Camps for beginners for Girls & Boys (ages 4-8) — to Summer Intensives for intermediate & advanced (ages 9-19). The legacy training school also offers daily ballet classes & Summer intensives for adult dancers, as well as a Teen Intensive for students who are newer to the art form.

THEMED WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS: Your children’s favorite storybook characters are brought to life through dance and design! Students will explore movement, music, scenery and costume creation in an imaginative and nurturing environment. Each week-long day camp features a new and exciting theme, including: Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin & Jasmine, Hip Hop Hooray, Jazz and more! Daily activities include Dance Class, Design a Miniature Backdrop, Design a Costume, and Music Exploration. Choose from 9 Week-Long Programs running June 12 – Aug. 18.

SUMMER INTENSIVES for junior dancers (ages 9-19) are designed to strengthen and nurture young dancers’ technique and artistry. Classes offered in a variety of dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Flamenco and more! Plus specially curated advanced August weekly WORKSHOPS led by renowned dancers such as Melissa Barak, Nilas Martins, Zippora Karz, Adrian Blake Mitchell, & Andrea Lassakova.

Photography by Anne Slattery

About Westside Ballet:

For over five decades, Westside Ballet has been changing lives through the art of ballet. Dancers often grow with the program from young ages to high school graduation. Their approach to life is shaped through the discipline of their lessons and the meaningful relationships they form with their instructors and peers.

Founded in 1967 by NYCB principal ballerina, Yvonne Mounsey, and co-founder, Royal Ballet First Soloist Rosemary Valaire, Westside School of Ballet distinguishes itself as a non-audition academy where all are welcome to study ballet and train to the most refined pre-professional level.

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Dance, Day Camp, Improv, Music, Nature, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Theater, Voice

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Youth Drama Camp Session 1: Workshop
Ages 8-14
10 sessions beginning June 12
Monday-Friday 9am-2pm (No class 6/19, Share on Saturday 6/24)
Tuition $975

Expert teaching artists engage youth in exploring a Shakespeare play. In this workshop session, the focus is on the process as campers work on a play and attend classes in Stage Combat, Character, Improv, Elizabethan Dance and more. The last day of camp includes a Share celebrating all they have learned!

Youth Drama Camp Session 2: Production
Ages 8-14
15 sessions beginning June 26
Monday-Friday 9am-2pm (No class 7/4, Performance on Saturday 7/15)
Tuition $1375

In this Production class, expert teaching artists and caring group leaders lead classes in Fencing, Stage Combat, Improvisation, Voice/Speech, Acting, Elizabethan Song and Dance, and more! It all leads up to a dazzling performance of a Shakespeare play. Youth collaborate, create, and build confidence in a nurturing environment.

Teen Shakespeare Intensive
Ages 14-18
12 sessions beginning July 17
Monday-Thursday 2pm-6pm (Performance on 8/3 at 4:30pm)
Tuition $1395

Teens work with professional actors and directors on classical theatre techniques in Theatricum’s renowned Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive. Classes include Acting Shakespeare, Scansion & Rhetoric, Stage Fencing & Combat, Improv, Elizabethan Dance & Song, and more. These techniques are applied towards a university-style showcase presentation of scenes and monologues that will be shared on the final day.

Young People’s Camp
Ages 4-7
9 sessions beginning July 17
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9am-12pm (Share on 8/4)
Tuition $525

Experienced teaching artists and caring group leaders engage little ones in Shakespeare text, Theatre Games, Stage Combat, Music, Puppetry, Elizabethan Dance, and more! Children learn to play as a team while developing their individual creativity. The last day of camp includes a Share celebrating all they have learned!

Type: Academic, Arts Education, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Featured Online Summer Camps, Language, Performing Arts, Stand-up and Storytelling, Teen, Virtual

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Jump into new genres of writing, connect with campers across the globe, and learn from notable authors, editors, and educators in Write the World’s Virtual Writing Camp. Spend your summer immersed in a virtual community of teen writers (ages 13-19) from over 100 countries as you experiment with the written word, try your hand at new styles of writing, and work with notable professionals to create pieces you’re proud of…all without leaving your home!

Whether you choose to spend your free time filling journals with poetry and prose or are new to putting your thoughts on paper, we welcome you to join our week-long writing camps in June, July, and August.

You’ll find camps such as:

-Intro to Creative Writing
-Poetry and Spoken Word Writing Camp
-Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writing Camp
-Nonfiction Writing Camp
-Fiction Writing Camp
-Novel Writing Camp
-Writing for Publication Camp

There is something for everyone.

During camp, you’ll engage in interactive writing activities, connect with peers around the world, and work together to grow your writing skills.

After camp, you’ll work independently on writing prompts and activities, guided by peer and expert review, at your own pace, for a total time commitment of about three to four hours per day.

Our team of writing experts also help students conquer the college admissions essay with confidence. Explore engaging prompts, videos and interactive resources in our virtual on-demand Complete Your College Essay course, or receive personalized feedback within just 48 hours through our College Essay Review Service.

We look forward to writing with you!

Type: Academic, Acting, Coding, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Design, Immersive Role Playing and Mythology, Improv, Language, Maker, Performing Arts, Robotics, Science, Special Needs, Stand-up and Storytelling, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Theater, Tinkering, Virtual

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Transform your child’s summer at Young Scholars Academy!

Say goodbye to worrying about your child spending too much time gaming or web-browsing and not learning. With our exciting summer camps, your differently-wired kiddo can spend their days exploring their interests, passions, and curiosities, all while making new friends and learning from supportive mentors who truly see them.

Choose from our “STEM” and “Humanities” pathways to customize your child’s experience and ensure they enroll in camps that speak to their unique interests.

Don’t miss out on this dream opportunity! Enroll your child in Young Scholars Academy’s summer camps today!

Our exciting camps include robotics, weird history, engineering, creative writing, chemistry, speech and debate, Dungeons and Dragons, theatre, Executive Function skills, graphic novels, adulting 101, anatomy, dark history, Minecraft, improv, castle camp, and plenty of social clubs where students can connect with their peers, play games, and make friends while learning!