Type: Dance

Description:

8 Count Dance Academy offers Dance Camps for ages 3 to 18 from June through August.  Please visit our website 8CountLA.com and click on “Summer 2019” on our homepage for more info.

If you don’t find a camp date that works for you, we have a “create a camp” option.  Contact info@8CountLA.com for more info.

Dance Camps Include:  Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Lyrical/Contemporary, Broadway, Acro (Acrobatics), Fun Mock Auditions, Crafts (for younger dancers), & Improv!  Camps conclude with a dancer showcase on the final day.

We can’t wait to dance with you!

Type: Academic, Day Camp, Sports, Surfing

Description:

AQUA SURF School provides safe, fun and educational surf camps for kids and teens ages 5 to 17. Our students develop lifelong skills, lasting memories and treasured friendships.

Our instructors tailor the experience based on the needs of each individual, while maintaining a group/family-style atmosphere.  We accommodate complete beginners to kids and teens learning at a pro-level.

We encourage everyone to have fun, let loose and be themselves.  It’s especially important for young people to learn surfing and water safety skills in a protected environment.  With this combination, our camps are an experience they will cherish forever.

2018 Spring Break Dates: 
March 26 – March 30
April 2 – April 6

2018 Summer Break Dates: 
June 11 – June 15
June 18 – June 22
June 25 – June 29
July 2 – July 6
July 9 – July 13
July 16 – July 20
July 23 – July 27
July 30 – August 3
August 6 – August 10
August 13 – August 17
August 20 – August 24
August 27 – August 31

Type: Sleep Away

Description:

AstroCamp Science & Adventure Summer Camp is an overnight camp located in the beautiful pine forests of the San Jacinto Mountains of California. Our trained, knowledgeable, and FUN staff will inspire your camper, helping them grow academically, socially, and personally. We’ve created a unique mix of science and space exploration activities like telescope observations, beginning and advanced rocketry, planetary and solar science, coupled with mountain adventure activities like camp outs, mountain biking, archery, rock climbing and bouldering to name a few. If you like fantasy adventure activities, plan for Dungeons and Dragons, LARPING, and other amazing role playing games.

AstroCamp is open to all boys and girls ages 8-17 both here in the US and abroad, we offer one week programs (ages 8-13) and two-week programs (ages 12-17) to meet the specific social, emotional, and educational needs and interests of our campers. Since the vast majority of our return campers say that AstroCamp is one of the biggest positive influences in their lives, AstroCamp’s staff strives to create a welcoming, accepting, nurturing, and mentally stimulating environment for all of our campers. This helps to explain why 70% of our campers, each summer, are returners and stay with us at least three summers.

Type: Sleep Away

Description:

Founded in 1930, the Bar 717 Ranch is the oldest accredited co-educational summer camp in California. For 89 years the Bar 717 Ranch has offered children ages 8-16 an opportunity to spend the summer on a beautiful mountain ranch.   The camp property consists of mountains and meadows, rivers and ponds for swimming, creeks for exploring and miles of trails to discover. Through ranch activities, the camp program emphasizes taking responsibility for oneself and others in a non-competitive, supportive environment.   Campers choose freely from activities: horsemanship, backpacking, gardening, animal care, river swimming, arts/crafts, photography, riflery, music, archery, blacksmithing, ceramics and more.

Type: Day Camp

Description:

At Cali Camp, each camper will experience a variety of over 50 mini-adventure with activities and exciting special events to express their individual interests and curiosity. Whether visiting for the whole summer or just a week, every camper will reconnect with the environment’s wonder and reclaim the magic it offers.

Our philosophy supports an optimistic and educational FUN time for all campers, no matter who they are, what they like or whether they are outgoing or shy.  We believe that children learn when they are experiencing things in a fun, carefree environment.

We believe in generating a summer that each camper can share with friends for months after they leave Cali. To us, success is happiness resonating not just during but also after a Cali kids camp experience.

Camp rates include transportation from stops throughout the San Fernando Valley and LA city.

2018 Dates: June 11 – Aug 10th – Open House Dates: March 11, April 29, and May 20th from 10 – 1.

Type: Day Camp

Description:

Originally founded back in 1947, Camp Adventurewood is a 5-week summer day-camp in Pasadena for children ages 4-13.  We feature unique activities including: horseback riding, archery, canoeing, swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, capture the flag, beach trips, and an extraordinary interactive month-long treasure hunt extravaganza – making it the most one-of-a-kind summer camp in town!  And we even offer door-to-door van pick-ups in 16 cities throughout the Pasadena and Los Angeles Areas!  The 2018 camp session lasts 5 weeks – launching on June 17th and concluding on July 19th.  At our camp, you will find adventure … or adventure will find you!

Type: Beach

Description:

Camp Awesome® is a drop off only beach summer program for children ages 4-13. Camp curriculum consists of play, leisure, sports, arts and crafts, water activities, exercise, and positive reinforcement. Camp will also consist of beach parties, and field trips. Parents will be able to follow their children at any time online through our social media.

Camp Awesome® believes in campers being innovative and creative! Camp Awesome® provides multiple activities which allows campers the freedom to choose the activities they would like to participate in, creating an awesome experience for all.

Mission Statement:
Camp Awesome® is devoted to helping youth achieve positive self-esteem, enriched social skills, and a high level of personal growth through a safe, fun, and awesome summer beach experience.

Two locations:
6677 Pacific Ave, Playa del Rey, CA 90293

George Freeth Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Type: Sleep Away

Description:

Give your child a life-changing experience at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria, California. We’re a small nature-based resident camp, in a pine forest on the Pacific Ocean. Your camper will build friendships, experience amazing nature, and just get to be a kid! Our Teen Programs will let you older kids travel with new friends and explore some beautiful and fun places! We know you’ll agree, there is no place like Camp Ocean Pines.

Type: Day Camp

Description:

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 including the San Fernando Valley, Malibu and the Conejo Valley. Flexible scheduling allows campers to enroll from 2 to 5 days per week. Summer 2017 dates run from June 19 – August 18.

Type: Day Camp

Description:

A 21st century day camp for 21st century kids.  A kaleidoscope of activities, a whole-child, heart-centered philosophy, the BEST staff of fun, quirky, cool, mature, experienced ADULTS,  and more fun than you may be able to handle.  We do everything from Art, Sports & Cooking to DJing, Podcasting, playing in Virtual Reality, Parkour, Go-Karts, Laser Tag & Mini-Golf.  Weekly Water Days, Field Trips, Spirit Days, Theme Days and more…. Come Discover, Create, Connect, Laugh, Play, Grow, and be the YOUiest YOU you can be! Ages 4-17.  Organic Lunch, Extended Care & Transportation available! Come find your Tribe and let yourself shine!

Type: Day Camp, Tech

Description:

Welcome to Award-Winning Camp Tech R3volution at UCLA… Your Next Generation Tech Camp for ages 7-14!

You Can Be An Innovator – You Can Change The Game!  40+ Majors/Minors in Robotics with EV3, AI & Vex, Game & App Design, Python, Java, Virtual Reality, Web Design, Esports, Fortnite with Unreal Engine Level Design, Minecraft™, Spy Tech, Sports Analytics, Super Sports, 3D Printing, Movie Production for YouTube, Encryption/Decryption, Engineering with Little Bits, and So Much More!

Select 1 Major and 1 Minor each week.  With sports options at recess there are opportunities for exercise, fresh air, socialization and fun.  Campers may also elect to relax during this time and/or participate in fun team building games!

Register for anywhere from 1 week to 10 weeks. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with 8 a.m. early arrival and extended day until 6 p.m.

Tuition ranging from $689/week to $749/week!  This did not include additional sibling discounts or our new family referral program (receive $50 to $100 off per new family referred).  See our website for details.

Camp Tech R3volution is Powered by Lavner Camps! –  The #1 Summer Enrichment Camp in the United States!

Most weeks sell out… space is limited!

Type: Camps for Girls, Sleep Away

Description:

We believe that during their summers at Waukeela, Girls become the best version of themselves. Beyond all of the amazing activities we offer, we believe that camp truly prepares our campers for life as independent, thoughtful and self-confident young women.

Type: Sleep Away

Description:

Established in 1922, Catalina Island Camps is a coed sleepaway camp who hosts campers currently in 1st through 10th grade from all over the world. Our programs are built around our mission of helping campers develop life-long skills through fun & unique outdoor experiences in a community that cultivates respect for self, others & the environment. During 1, 2 and 4 week sessions, campers have the opportunity to participate in a number of land and sea activities. These activities include Skin Diving, Sailing, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddling, Climbing Wall, High Ropes Course and Zip Line, Archery, Nature, Gardening and Composting, Overnights, Hikes, Swimming and much more.  Come to camp to Unplug, Connect and Discover.

Check out the Catalina Island Camps website for all the dates and rates.

Type: Arts & Crafts, Day Camp, Theater

Description:

The Children’s Art Institute (CAI) is an arts program for young people ages 5-10. CAI provides a dynamic, nurturing environment that inspires children to discover their unique, creative talents through a variety of hands-on workshops. Our summer program offers three sessions of camp. The program is designed to allow participants to choose their own schedule of workshops based on their interests and desires. We also offer a program specifically for ages 11-17 called Counselor-in-Training.

Registration for camp will start on February 5, 2019 at 10am!

CCS CAMPUS:
Session 1: June 17– July 5, 2019 (No camp on July 4)
Session 2: July 8 – July 19, 2019
Session 3: July 22 – August 3, 2019

WESTLAND CAMPUS:
Session 1: June 24 – July 12, 2019 (No camp on July 4)
Session 2: July 15 – August 3, 2019
Session 2: July 15 – August 3, 2019 (Theatre Camp)

Please visit our website at

https://www.ccsteaches.org/cai-2019 for class schedules and other important information or call 818-780-6226 for any questions.

Type: Day Camp, Sports

Description:

Summer Day Camp begins July 9th and runs through August 24th. Times are 9am – 3pm daily, ages 3 – 10 years old. Must be fully potty trained. Campers have a great day filled with rotating activities that include: Gymnastics, gym play, sports, games, arts and crafts and water play.  Children are grouped into appropriate age groups for activities and are all together fro snack and lunch time. Parents can sign up for individual days or for a full week. Sibling discounts are given.

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

Description:

Amazing week-long and daily summer technology camp for kids aged 7-14 interested in designing 3D video games, advancing their programming skills, engineering robots, coding drones, producing and shooting YouTube videos, short films and music videos, taking their Minecraft expertise to the next level, and having fun at the same time! Our camp culture is central to who we are: we have team building activities and outdoor time at a nearby park for lunch and field games. Our teachers are trained professionals in the field and teach our after school and in school enrichment classes year round…technology isn’t only their passion, it’s their life!

Dates: June 10th – August 23rd, 2019

Founded in 2013, Digital Dragon has been serving the Santa Monica community and Los Angeles area not only for summer camp, but for spring, winter, and school holiday camps all year round, in addition to after school classes in our studio and regionally at school campuses. For more information on our weekly schedule: https://digitaldragon.co/camps/summer-camps/ and NEW Daily Tech Adventure camp options this summer: https://digitaldragon.co/camps/summer-camps/daily-drop-in-camp/

Location:
Santa Monica: Digital Dragon Studio, 1453 14th St. Suite C, Santa Monica, 90404

Type: Art & Nature, Day Camp, Language

Description:

Campers are immersed in art, language and nature on garden campuses near the Pacific Ocean. While playing among friends or stretching their imaginations in discovery settings, children develop their creativity and cultivate their social brain. Daily school-made organic meals are shared in a familial atmosphere. Opportunities abound for character to form while discovering the benefits and values of communication, cooperation and co-creation in a joyful environment. Field trips include jumping in waves and playing in parks. Infused with enthusiasm and passion, ECF blends the positive values of American and French cultures, pedagogies.

*Teachers speak only their native language: English, French, Spanish

352 Westminster Ave. Venice, CA 90291 (campuses nearby on Abbot Kinney and Westminster)

Type: Day Camp

Description:

Ecole du Soleil, the International School of Los Angeles’ annual summer camp option, boasts five weeks of French, fun, and field trips.

La Petite Ecole du Soleil (preschool and Pre-K) introduces campers to the French language using day-to-day concepts. Through mornings focused on language acquisition and afternoons filled with engaging sessions, the program highlights social-emotional learning and helps students develop social skills.

La Grande Ecole du Soleil (Kindergarten – 5th grade) features action-packed days complemented by French lessons. Activities range from percussion and art to everyone’s favorite: bouncy houses and water games! French classes are designed to teach fundamentals, allowing students to absorb language skills and cultural knowledge.

Type: Arts & Crafts, Beach, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Performing Arts, Sports, Surfing, Theater

Description:

Fitness by the Sea Kid’s Camp (‘FBS’) is more than just a beach camp. With four beachside locations in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, an experienced and spirited staff (average age 28), and low camper to staff ratios (6:1), FBS offers a full range of dynamic and creative activities in an encouraging and nurturing environment for children ages 4-14.

Founded in 2000, we are the oldest and largest beach day camp in Southern California and have been called the ‘safest beach camp’ by the Chief of the Los Angeles County Lifeguards.

We offer over 80 different activities all rotating on a daily basis to create a fun outdoor adventure each and every day. We are truly 4 camps in 1 with tons of activities in Team Sports, Individual Sports, Water Activities, and Creative Activities.

We offer the ease of on-line enrollment along with extremely flexible scheduling options. Register your child for any days you wish, with no minimum days or weeks. Change your dates for no additional charge.

OFFERING TRANSPORTATION – Bus stops serving the communities in Beverly Hills, Cheviot Hills, Westwood, and Hancock Park areas. Please go to our website for more details.(fitnessbythesea.com)

Discount: 10% off to MomsLA readers + first-time customers – if you book by May 1st. Must call 310-459-2425 to purchase and may not be combined with other offers.

Two locations: Santa Monica State Beach, Tower 11 Santa Monica, CA 90403 and Will Rogers State Beach, Towers 14 and 5, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

2019 Dates: June 10– Aug 30. Hours of camp 9am-3pm. Extended Care 8:30-9am, 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Open House Dates: March 24, April 14, and May 12 from 12pm-2pm

Please visit our website at www.fitnessbythesea.com or call 310-459-2425 for any questions.

Type: Cooking, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Maker, STEAM, STEM, Tech

Description:

SUMMER CAMPS KIDS LOVE – Galileo Innovation Camps for Pre-K – 8th Graders

At Galileo, we mix the fun of traditional day camp with thoughtfully crafted, hands-on projects in fields from science and engineering to the visual and culinary arts. Supported by the boundless energy of the best staff around, campers grow with us from pre-K through 8th grade, emerging as confident creators ready to express themselves fearlessly and turn their ideas into reality. We call them Galileo Innovators, and they will change the world.

Camp Galileo (pre-K – 5th grades): Campers craft extraordinary works of art, engineer incredible inventions and spend plenty of time outdoors building teamwork skills. Four engaging weekly themes to choose from.

Galileo Summer Quest (Entering 5th – 8th grades): Campers choose a different subject every week, creating go-karts, gourmet confections, robot pets and more.

Sign up by January 22 to save $40 per week. 20+ locations in Southern California. Extended care from 8am – 6pm. Optional healthy lunch program. To sign up or learn more, visit www.galileo-camps.com or call 1-800-854-3684.

San Fernando Valley Camp Locations
Encino/Sherman Oaks – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
St. Cyril of Jerusalem School
4548 Haskell Ave., Encino, CA 91436

Woodland Hills – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Hale Charter Academy
23830 Califa Street, Woodland Hills, CA 91637

Burbank – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Lycée International School of Los Angeles: Burbank Campus
1105 West Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91506

Thousand Oaks – Camp Galileo
St. Paschal Baylon School
154 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

LA Westside Camp Locations
Culver City – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Turning Point School
8780 National Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232

Playa Vista – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Westside Neighborhood School
5401 Beethoven Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Venice/Mar Vista – Camp Galileo
Beethoven Street Elementary
3711 Beethoven Street, Los Angeles, CA 90066

Santa Monica – Camp Galileo
PS1 Pluralistic School
1225 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Brentwood – Camp Galileo
St. Martins Tours Elementary School
11955 Sunset Blvd. LA, CA 90049

West Hollywood/ Beverly Hills – Camp Galileo
Coming soon!

LA South Bay Locations
Manhattan Beach- Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Pennekamp Elementary School
110 South Rowell Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Redondo Beach – Camp Galileo
Coming soon!

Palos Verdes – Camp Galileo
Montemalaga Elementary School
1121 Vía Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274

Long Beach – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
St. Joseph Elementary School
6200 East Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815

LA Eastside Locations
Claremont – Camp Galileo
Coming soon!

La Cañada Flintridge – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Coming soon!

Los Felíz – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Coming soon!

Pasadena – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Coming soon!

South Pasadena – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Coming soon!

Orange County Camp Locations
Irvine – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Northwood Elementary School
28 Carson, Irvine, CA 92620

Ladera Ranch – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Ladera Ranch Elementary & Middle Schools
29551 Sienna Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694

Newport Beach – Camp Galileo
Andersen Elementary School
1900 Port Seabourne Way, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Costa Mesa – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Coming soon!

San Diego Locations
Carlsbad – Camp Galileo
Aviara Oaks Elementary School
6900 Ambrosia Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Type: Academic, Day Camp, Sports, Theater

Description:

Got Game Camp is the premier Los Angeles summer day camp designed for kids of all skills, interests, and experience levels, ages 4-14!

Got Game Camp is an all encompassing camp with two program offerings. You have the choice of joining our all day camp with daily activities ranging from all sports and games to robotics, arts and crafts, science, dance, technology, and much more! In addition, we offer the Got Game Academy, which is a fun, hands-on way to further your child’s academic skills during the summer months. Academy runs Monday thru Thursday from 9:30-12:30 with options of adding our day camp in the afternoons and/or Field Trip Fridays!

A fresh camp experience starts each week, with extended care plus sibling and multi-week discounts available. We have something for everyone, and kids can’t get enough!

Questions and to register: email admin@gotgamecamp.com or call 310-975-8524.

Type: Day Camp, Improv

Description:

Teens learn the fundamentals of improv in this fun and engaging workshop series which culminates in an improv performance on The Groundlings student stage.

Type: Academic, Day Camp

Description:

Groza Summer Program is a set of distinct services that are designed to respond to the unique learning and fun opportunities that summertime offers. Whether your child wants to use the summertime to enhance and develop their extracurricular interests, to catch up on subjects or material that was a thorn in their side during the school year, or to get a head start on the academic year to come, Groza has a program that will fit your child and family’s needs. Life Skills and Entrepreneurship Development Program, Bridge Academics, Credit Recovery Summer School, Test Prep, Required Reading Program and more.

Type: Dance, Fashion, Film, Music, Sleep Away, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

At Idyllwild Arts, summer is serious fun! Since 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program has offered intensive workshops in dance, film, music, songwriting, theatre, visual arts and writing to students of all ages and abilities, including Family Week. Located in the beautiful mountains of Southern California. Art Workshops are available for Kids and Teens (ages 5-18), Adults, and Families. Register now at idyllwildarts.org/summer

Type: Dance, Day Camp, Sports

Description:

Iverbe Day and Sports Camp is dedicated to creating a fun, positive summer experience in a safe environment at the Willows Community School, Palisades High School and at St. Anastasia School in Westchester.

We are committed to providing your child with a uniquely personal camp experience. Our counselors understand the importance of developing relationships with their campers and will help them build meaningful relationships with each other.

Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where campers are free to explore their capabilities and focus on having fun.

Camp Locations in Pacific Palisades, Culver City and Westchester.

Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Day Camp, Language

Description:

Join the Kallpachay flock this summer and learn Spanish with a camp twist! New this year is Kids’ Choice. Campers will craft their day by selecting from a variety of engaging activities that explore the world of art, science, sports, and more!

Kallpachay Spanish Adventure Camp is an ideal synthesis of play, language learning, and cultural awareness. Campers will virtually travel to a different Spanish-speaking country or region every two weeks and will gain creative skills as they strengthen their mind while practicing their Spanish with our camp counselors.

Play your way to Spanish with Kallpachay!

Camp Locations:
International School of Los Angeles (Pasadena Campus) – 30 Marion Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
International School of Los Angeles (Tarzana Campus) – 5933 Lindley Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
Adat Ari El Labowe Family Day School – 12020 Burbank Blvd, Valley Village,CA 91607
New Horizon School Westside – 1819 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Type: Art & Nature, Day Camp

Description:

Join Kidspace Children’s Museum for Kidspace Camp! Adventure, explore, and investigate to learn, create memories, and make new friends. Two weeks of Spring Camp, “Bugs, Bugs Everywhere!,” are available for children ages 5 to 9. After care is available for an additional fee. Kidspace is also offering eight weeks of Summer Camps for children ages 4 to 9. Themes range from Early Learners, Dinos, Physics, Art, and Space! Click to learn more detailed information regarding pricing and specific dates.

Type: Sleep Away

Description:

Give your kids the experience of a lifetime this summer on a spacious, 900 acre working ranch in the Sierras of Northern California.  Mountain Meadow is a unique, classic traditional, co-ed summer camp offering many activities campers can choose from daily.  Enrollment is limited to 120 campers to ensure a more personalized camp experience for each child and a family-like environment.  Friendships flourish and life-skills are acquired as campers take on challenges and new experiences with the encouragement of our college-age staff.  Two and four week sessions are offered, and kids ages 7 to 16 are welcome to enroll.  We provide staff-escorted transportation to/from LAX to Reno on specific flights;  from Reno it’s a short bus ride to camp.  Activities include horseback riding, animal care, archery, fishing, extensive high & low ropes challenge courses, 800 ft long zip line, campfires & songfests, water sports both on site and at Lake Almanor, backpack trips, hikes, weekend competitions and events, and so much more.  63 Summers family owned and operated, 3rd Generation Directors.  WAIC and ACA accredited, references available upon request.

704-950 Wingfield Road – Susanville, CA  96130 (between Reno/Tahoe Airport and Mt. Lassen Volcanic Nat’l Park)

Type: Sleep Away

Description:

Outdoor Journeys is a non-profit youth development organization, which operates a residential camp program, Camp Nawakwa, near Angelus Oaks, California and a day camp program, Camp Blue Sky, near Upland, California.

It is our mission to inspire individuals to connect with the natural world.

Camp Nawakwa is open to everyone! We embrace the uniqueness of all young people and their families. We ensure that every child has a place, no matter his or her background or age.

Type: Academic, Creative Writing, Design, Photography, Sleep Away, Tech

Description:

Are you in 7th or 8th grade? Join us in Los Angeles this summer for the Oxbridge at UCLA Prep program! Oxbridge has been welcoming intellectually adventurous students for over 30 years on our academic summer programs. In Los Angeles, students reside on the campus of UCLA and select a Major and a Workshop course from Creative Writing, Photography, Design, & New Media, Speech & Debate, and Augmented Reality & Game Design. Each day, students take part in chaperoned activities on and off campus. All meals are provided and our team is on-site 24/7 to provide for the well-being of our students. To learn more about this program, and all of our programs for students in grades 7-12, please visit our website.

Type: Academic, Day Camp, Tech

Description:

Techno-tainment Summer Camp runs one-week sessions Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 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 our classes have a wealth of possible projects to complete. Our most popular courses are YouTube Workshop, Roblox 3D Game Design, and Minecraft Modding. 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.

Multiple locations around California: Santa Monica, Pasadena, LAX/Westchester, Beverly Hills, Encino, Berkeley, Irvine, Manhattan Beach, Fullerton, Marin, and Burbank.

Type: Academic, Day Camp, STEM

Description:

Dream it, Build it, Wreck it, Repeat!

Join us for LEGO-inspired STEM summer camp! Choose from themes like Robotics, Minecraft, Star Wars, Ninjago, Super Hero and more. We also offer Girl-Powered camps that inspire the next generation of Women in STEM. Build with over 20,000 LEGO pieces in each camp. Kids learn engineering concepts through play. Build epic projects like rovers, catapults, ships, creepers, pull back cars, x-wings and more.

Grades K – 8.

Play-Well offers camps, classes and birthdays in 28 states across the nation. We have various locations in the LA area and throughout Southern California.

Type: Acting, Day Camp

Description:

Three Summer Camps at Young Actors Space. Established in 1979, Young Actors Space is the Original and Premiere school in Los Angeles for young performers.

On-Camera Conservatory – June 24th – 28th – 10:00AM-2:00PM Daily – Ages 10-17 Cost: $650 ($200 deposit)

This 5 day program includes on-camera & audition technique as well as truth based improvisation and scene study. An original scene will be written specifically for each actor. They will be coached, rehearse and shoot the original scene in our professionally lit On-Camera Room. Actors will receive a personality slate and edited scene ready to send to agents, managers, and casting directors. (Limit: 20 students)

*Actor call-times will be scattered on Friday the 29th – students will be welcome to stay at the Space all day, but they will be assigned a specific time during the week.

Production Conservatory – July 8th – 21st – 10:00AM – 4:00PM Daily* – Ages 10-17 – Cost: $1,300 ($200 deposit)

Performances: Friday, July 19th @ 7pm – Saturday, July 20th @ 2pm & 7pm – Sunday, July 21st @ 2pm

*Does not meet on July 13th or 14th; times on performance days may vary

Our Production Conservatory is a fast paced camp where actors from all over the world help create an original production in ten days. This conservatory focuses on theatre technique and culminates in the premiere of a brand new play written specifically for the actors involved, which is performed four times in the YAS Theatre. (Limit: 20 students)

Youth Dialect Workshop – July 22nd – August 2nd (10 days) – 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Monday through Friday – Ages 12-17 Cost: $700 ($200 deposit)

This one-of-a-kind intensive gives young actors the tools they need to master any dialect they wish. Students will spend the first week learning the ins-and-outs the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The second week students will learn how to use the IPA to teach themselves a dialect, using British Received Pronunciation as a basis. On the last day of class, students will be put on tape performing a scene using their newly learned British Dialect. Dialect study is an important but often overlooked facet of an actor’s education – give your young actor the upper hand on their journey!  (Limit: 12 students)

Type: Academic, STEM

Description:

Project Scientist has a fun-filled program for your daughter this summer. Over the course of six weeks, girls ages 4-12 will participate in fun-filled experiments, exciting field trips to top science and technology companies, and interactive seminars with women thriving in the STEM field. They will learn about the science of crime, transportation, DNA, and more!

All Aboard! Transportation: Past, Present and Future – No matter the destination, we’ll tinker with different transit vehicles to get you there by air, space, road, water, and more! We’ll learn how transportation systems work together to keep us moving and tinker with tried and true vehicles to create new platforms for efficient mobility.

Coding & Gaming – Computer programming code runs the world. We’ll learn basic and advanced techniques for creating code for computers, video games and more using interactive platforms such as Roblox.

Genetics, DNA, and Dissection – What does a brain really look like? How does the circulatory system work? What determines eye color? We’ll spend the week dissecting and analyzing what makes each of us unique. We will study Gregor Mendel and his peas, Punnett squares/pedigrees and DNA all week long. Campers should feel comfortable with age appropriate dissections to attend this camp.

How It’s Made – Let’s get our hands dirty as we uncover how things are made! We’ll take apart and breakdown well-known and beloved items and gain appreciation for the processes and people who make them.

Robotics & AI – Join us as we dive into the world of AI through robotics. We’ll use various platforms to build models, use sensors and motors and configure behaviors to design our own robots. As our robots come to life, we’ll test our models with challenges fostering creativity and innovation.

Science of Crime – Real Life and Online – Become a forensics expert by solving both in person and online crimes through analyzing evidence. Digital crime is on the rise and we’ll learn how to protect ourselves and others through cybersecurity.

Camp Location(s):
USC, Los Angeles
Caltech, Pasadena
Loyola Marymount University, West LA / South Bay
Concordia University, Irvine

Type: Sleep Away

Description:

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 variety of activities, while 10-16-year-olds customize their schedules.

Specialty camps are available. Call 1-800-821-2801 or email info@riverwayranchcamp.com for brochure.

Dates and Rates:
Session 1 (2 weeks) June 16-June 29, 2019   $4,145.00

Session 2 (2 weeks) June 30-July 13, 2019   $4,145.00

Session 3 (2 weeks)  July 14-July 27, 2019 $4,245.00

Session 4 (2 weeks) July 28 -August 10, 2019   $4,245.00

Session 1A (1 week) June 16 – June 22, 2019  $2,245.00

Session 4A (1 week) July 28-August 3, 2019  $2,245.00

Session 4B (1 week) August 4-August 10, 2019  $2,245.00

Type: Adventure Camp, Backpacking, Christian, Rock Climbing Camp, Sleep Away, Teen, Whitewater Rafting

Description:

Founded in 1989, Rock-N-Water is a group of Christians who want to impact young people with the joy of God’s Living Word, so they might come to know Jesus and pass on God’s love with excitement. We focus our sleepaway camp programs on biblical principles, and we use the help of nature, friendship, and outdoor challenges to develop character.

Our week long youth camps get teens moving outside with full day adventures including Whitewater Rafting, outdoor Rock Climbing, and explorative Canyoneering hikes through beautiful river canyons. Biblical teachings are integrated throughout the week in a loving and non-forceful manner.

Type: Day Camp, Sports

Description:

Starting in 1994, Saken Sports Camp (SSC) has become Los Angeles’ premier sports camp provider offering athletic camps, clinics, and a wide variety of traditional camp activities. SSC is proud to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary!

Sports Camps and clinics are held year-round for campers age 4-14. We offer a Summer, Winter, and Spring Camp at our Campsite centrally located to Encino, Bel Air, Sherman Oaks, Brentwood, Westwood, Beverly Hills, and Tarzana. We also offer an ongoing
Camper/Counselor-In-Training program for boys and girls in grades 8th-12th.

Type: Day Camp, Improv

Description:

HOLLYWOOD SUMMER COMEDY CAMPS (AGES 6-7) Our summer comedy camps attract students from all over the world to learn improv, make friends, and perform on our stage! Monday through Friday 9am – 12:45pm No previous experience is needed. Camp ends with a free show where the students show off what they’ve learned! Each day, the students rotate through two subjects: Improv: An Intro to the rules of Improv; saying yes, working together, listening, and having fun. Musical Improv: Learn to spontaneously put words to music.

June 17-21 · Mon-Fri 9-12:45pm · $225 Hollywood Only
July 1-3 · Mon-Fri 9-12:45pm · $135 Hollywood Only
Aug 5-9 · Mon-Fri 9-12:45pm · $225 Hollywood Only

HOLLYWOOD & PASADENA SUMMER COMEDY CAMPS (AGE 8-18)

Our summer comedy camps attract students from all over the world to learn improv, make friends, and perform on our stage! No previous experience is needed. Camps end with a show where the students show off what they’ve learned! Camps meet Monday through Friday, 9am-3:30pm. Each day students rotate through three subjects: Improv: An intro to the rules of Improv—saying yes, working together, listening, and having fun. Sketch Comedy: An intro to the basics of writing sketch comedy scenes. Musical Improv: Learn to spontaneously put words to music.

HOLLYWOOD
June 10-14 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
June 17-21 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
June 24-28 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
July 1-3 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $237
July 8-12 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
July 15-19 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
July 22-26 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
July 29-Aug 2 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
Aug 5-9 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
Aug 12-16 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395

PASADENA
June 24-28 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
July 8-12 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
July 15-19 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395
Aug 5-9 · Mon-Fri 9-3:30pm · $395

HOLLYWOOD TWO-WEEK SUMMER COMEDY CAMP (AGES 12-18)

This two week camp is for anyone who wants to learn a little bit more and produce a showcase. This is perfect for returning campers who want to experience different subjects and get better at old ones. New campers are also welcomed to join and dive right into comedy! Throughout the two weeks campers will rotate through five subjects:

Improv & Musical Improv – Explore the fundamentals of improv as taught and performed at The Second City. Develop skills like creative thinking, self-confidence, listening, brainstorming, team building, empathy, and communication, while having loads of fun and laughs. Also, learn to spontaneously put words to music.

Sketch Comedy – Learn the basics of sketch comedy scenes, the building blocks of any Second City show. Study classic Second City scenes, use improv to develop scenes, and create original sketches.

Stand-Up – Come develop your personal style as a stand-up comedian or storyteller as we focus on developing material, stage presence, and delivery. Our oldest campers may present their material in an optional open mic on the final Friday of two-week camps.

Clowning & Physical Comedy – Clowning is 50% physicality, 50% silliness, and 100% fun. Yes, that doesn’t make sense, but when it comes to clowning and comedy, it doesn’t need to! Kids will have the freedom of movement and self-expression in this class, while also learning about slapstick comedy and how to theatrically control their gestures.

July 8-19 · Mon-Fri 9-4pm · $800  Hollywood Only

Type: Day Camp, Rock Climbing Camp

Description:

Looking for something fun and exciting for your kids to do during the next school break? Look no further than Sender One’s Rock Climbing Camp! Rock climbing has been shown to help build confidence, improve focus, and increase coordination and strength in children. Through active instruction and supervised games, climbers ages 6 to 13 years old, will learn how to problem solve, work in groups and gain confidence in their ability to reach new heights! Sign up for morning camp, afternoon camp, or both for a full day of fun.

Sender One LAX – 11220 Hindry Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90045
Sender One SNA – 1441 S. Village Way, Santa Ana, CA 92705

Type: Acting, Arts Education, Dance, Day Camp, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Sleep Away, Theater

Description:

SOCAPA offers one to six-week summer intensives in Filmmaking, Acting, Music, Dance, Photography and Screenwriting in LA, NYC and VT.  Our students travel from around the world to participate in our programs. Campers of all experience levels are challenged to advance their skills through hands-on learning with teachers who are leaders in their fields.  The intensity of creative expression and artistic development on our campuses is testimony to the hard work of the students and staff.  We hope you’ll join us to explore your creativity in a supportive environment among friends!

Camp Location(s):
Occidental College: 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA, 90041
Pace University: 182 Broadway, New York, NY 10038
NYU Brooklyn: 101 Johnson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Champlain College: 320 Maple Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Type: Day Camp

Description:

Come build amazing things with us! Tinkering School LA teaches children the skills they need to work confidently in wood, plastic, and metal to build robust structures as wild as their imaginations. With a 4:1 camper to facilitator ratio, our fully stocked workshop provides a safe and supportive environment for personal growth through skills development and creative construction.

Type: Day Camp

Description:

Since 1945, Tocaloma Summer Day Camp has been fostering the adventure of childhood with our traditional summer camp full of fun, friends and great activities. Daily swimming lessons, sports, archery, tennis, drama, nature, arts n crafts are just a few of the offered activities. And, of course, we can’t forget our awesome theme days, including Snow Day {20 tons of snow!}, Mud Decathlon (think mud, mud and more mud!) or Halloween in July. Essentially, we PLAY ALL DAY.

Our camp activities are designed around developing skills and having fun under the care and guidance of our fantastic staff. Our counselors (18+ and have completed their first year of college!) are selected for their silly and fun personalities, maturity and kind hearts. They are trained in facilitating friendships, developmentally appropriate activities and supporting a growth mindset. Our gated 66 acre private campus boasts multiple fields, a swimming pool, playgrounds, and air-conditioned indoor space which provides the perfect balance of the great outdoors with all the modern comforts. We are organized and professional.

If you are looking for a true summer camp experience that offers tradition, a variety of activities, daily swimming lessons, a culture of kindness and inclusion paired with a ton of fun, we’d love to have you join us. Visit tocaloma.com for tour dates, camp information and more.

Type: Sleep Away, Travel Camp

Description:

TFT has revolutionized teen travel by creating fun and authentic programs that combine experiential learning with cultural immersion. Teens love our programs because we focus on “doing” and not just seeing. Every program uses a hands-on approach to discover what it means to live like a local in each place that we visit. 2019 Program Guide – https://www.travelforteens.com/2019-program-guide/