Type: Dance, Day Camp

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

Description:

Give your child a head start this summer at Academic Achievers’ award-winning KinderPrep Camp.

Play-based and academically oriented, our KinderPrepers start school confident and eager to learn more.

This whole child approach to learning is both academically and developmentally appropriate, preparing your child for the academic rigor of school along with age appropriate social and emotional skills.

• Interview and Assessment
• 1:4 Master Teacher to Student
• Indoor/Outdoor
• Early Literacy
• Beginning Math
• Social/Emotional
• Small, Gross Motor Skills
• Art, Music, Story
• Organic Snacks
• Digital Portfolio

The Los Angeles Times as well as CBS Local has featured KinderPrep Camp as the place to be!

Type: Beach, Day Camp

Description:

Type: Music, Photography, Sleep Away

Description:

Amplify Sleep Away Camp is an overnight creative arts summer camp for girls ages 10 – 16, located in Ojai, California, less than 2 hours northeast of Los Angeles in the gorgeous Topatopa Mountains. Girls from all over the world attend. We are proud to be listed on GRL MAG as one of the top 10 sleep away camps for girls in the US.

Amplify Sleep Away Camp offers six different creative art tracks each week: Rock Band, Music Production and Engineering, Film Making and Photography, Coding, Journalism and Creative Writing, and DJ. These tracks will be your campers concentration for the week. We highly encourage our campers to stay over multiple weeks. They can choose to stick with their concentration all weeks enrolled or choose new tracks each week. The majority of our kids stay with us for at least 2 weeks.

Each day the campers also have 2 elective blocks where they choose from over 10 fun activities such as: swimming, film making, hiking, arts and crafts, and more. Fun weekend trips included in cost of camp such as : Surf lessons and beach day, Magic Mountain Theme Park, Hurricane Harbor Water Park and more.

Camp runs Sunday – Saturday. Transportation to and from LAX Airport provided for campers coming from around the globe. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY | ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

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: Beach, Day Camp, STEM

Description:

Spring Break and Summer are wonderful opportunities for childhood exploration, sunny days outside, and… science! At our Aquarium Science Camp, we bounce from live ocean animal and wildlife exhibits, to the classroom, and out to the beach!

The experience is all fun with just the right amount of hands-on learning. Campers interact with hundreds of local marine species while making new friends. If your kiddo enjoys doing science experiments, playing games, digging for sand crabs, making arts and crafts, and having fun, then dive into camp at Heal the Bay’s Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier.

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: Academic, Adventure Camp, Arts Education, Camps for Girls, Christian, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Film, Maker, Music, STEM, Tech, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

Fun! Technology teacher created ATAM. There is extreme Education in technology skills blended with outdoor summer games, field trips and play with new friends. Perfect for girls and boys who love any thing technology, art , engineering or building. Start as early as 5 years old and stay into your teens! Come for a day, a week or all summer!

Type: Day Camp, Photography

Description:

APC is a fun an exciting photography learning experience that expands technical abilities and liberates creative vision. The 5 day adventure begins with a basic overview of camera functions and ends with an exhibition showcasing the kids’ work from the week. Through a series games, scavenger hunts and expeditions, we focus on light and composition as a means to express ourselves. We learn through instruction and practice how to make images, rather than take them. Overall, the experience inspires kids to explore their world in a deeper way, it challenges their perspective, and it helps them discover and develop their own unique voice.

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, Sports

Description:

Breakthrough Sports Basketball Summer Camps are all-inclusive, high energy camps used to focus on the fundamentals of basketball. We will help improve the skill level of boys and girls 6-16 years of age of ALL skill levels in a fun environment at affordable pricing!

Breakthrough Sports award-winning basketball camps are taught by former NBA and professional basketball players. Our coaches will focus on mechanics, basketball IQ and most of all, building confidence in your basketball player. The mornings will focus on improving basketball skills while the afternoon will feature live game-play.

Each camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm daily. All campers will receive a Breakthrough Sports reversible jersey and custom socks.

With more than 20 years of camp experience, Breakthrough Sports basketball camps will sell-out so register today.

Breakthrough Sports would like to offer all MomsLA Readers an exclusive special:  Register for any summer camp and receive a FREE Training Academy session ($20 value) at any of our locations.  After registering for camp, email champ@breakthroughsports.org for your free Academy session.

We have 10 locations currently (will be adding two more):

June 10-14                           Burbank                               Luther Middle School
June 10-14                           Calabasas                            Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
June 10-14                           Simi Valley                         Sinaloa Middle School
June 17-21                           Calabasas                            Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center
June 24-28                           Torrance                              Shoot 360
July 15-19                            Burbank                               Luther Middle School
July 22-26                            Northridge                         CSUN
July 29-August 2               Burbank                               Luther Middle School
July 29-August 2               La Crescenta                      Rosemont Middle School
August 5-9                          Simi Valley                         Sinaloa Middle School

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, Day Camp

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: Acting, Arts Education, Christian, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Improv, Performing Arts, Theater, Voice

Description:

Do you love using your imagination to create new worlds for yourself? How about singing or performing skits with your friends? If you’re between the ages of 6 and 13, we’d love to meet you this summer! Actors Co-op invites YOU to be a part of our ensemble at Camp Co-op. You’ll spend the day with our members and industry professionals in classes for Acting, Singing, Dancing, Stage Combat and Improvisation. We want to help you explore your creativity, have fun, and make new friends all while learning from Los Angeles Performing Artists!

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: Adventure Camp, Arts Education, Camps for Girls, Creative, DJ and Music Production, Music, Sleep Away, Teen

Description:

Camp Spin Off is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that strives to bring together teenagers from around the world with one common passion: music. The only overnight summer camp of its kind, Camp Spin Off uses DJing and Music Production as a means to inspire creativity.

Our mission is to provide teens with a life-changing outdoor camp experience with the best soundtrack! We foster a unique summer camp community where music lovers, aspiring DJs and budding music producers are able to hear, create and experience music differently.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Through sound challenges, technical and theory based DJ classes, music production and business classes campers learn about music in a new way. When campers aren’t in the lab formulating DJ sets or transforming random sounds into a beat, you can find them on the zip-lines, learning how to salsa dance, playing water volleyball, tie-dying shirts or finding their zen in a morning meditation session.

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: Art & Nature

Description:

At Camp Wildcraft we grow creative, curious, confident & caring kids who feel at home in nature. At our two sites at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas and The Sycamore School in Malibu, our adventurous art and nature camp empowers kids to discover the hidden natural world—and their hidden strengths. Campers make new friends, take daily hikes along the trails and creeks, create big art projects, paint and draw, sculpt in wood and clay, sketch in their handmade nature journals, do theatre, build forts, play together with wild freedom and much more! Campers choose from a changing menu of creative and fun activities every afternoon. Camp Wildcraft is small by design, so space is limited.  For ages 5 to 11 (entering K through end of 5th grade). We also have a Junior Guide Leadership Program for middle schoolers and a Guide-In-Training Program for high school students.

Two locations:

King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, 26800 Mulholland Highway, at the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Las Virgenes Road

The Sycamore School, Malibu, 3504 Las Flores Canyon off the Pacific Coast Highway

Type: Arts & Crafts, Creative, Day Camp, Maker

Description:

Camp Wildfolk is a wildly-fun and unique Day Camp, centrally located in West Hollywood, blending “old-school” spirit with a progressive, camper-centered approach.

Campers are given the autonomy to influence their experience by choosing class electives. Wildfolk is a hands-on, project-based adventure, where kids teambuild, explore, create, and innovate.

Camp Wildfolk, voted the Best Summer Camp for Kids in Los Angeles, is offering 10 weeks of summer camp fun in 2019, in the West Hollywood and Hollywood area.

Wildfolk also offers a two-week Winter Camp and two-week Spring Camp in LA.

• Campers Pre-K through 7th grade
• Teen Program 8th-10th grade (Guides-in-Training)
• Held at Larchmont Charter School (Fairfax) in West Hollywood
• June 17th – August 23rd 2019  (Aug 5-23  at Blessed Sacrament School in Hollywood)
• Hours: 9am- 3pm
• Extended Day Hours: 7:45am- 5:45pm
• Spring Break Camp April 8-April 19

At Camp Wildfolk…

We play. We get messy. We let loose. We take risks. We practice and develop a Growth Mindset. We nurture our innate Creativity. We celebrate curiosity. We collaborate and team-build. We develop a “can do” attitude. It’s hands-on, experiential learning and it’s WILDLY Fun!

Come get wild with us!

Not only are we one of the most affordable camps in LA, we offer great early bird discounts, too!

Type: Day Camp

Description:

Camp Wise is a fun, active Jewish summer day camp at Wise School! Kindergarten through 8th graders have jam-packed days filled with activities such as swimming, sports in our brand-new gym, and specialties including art, science, cooking, music, martial arts, and more! 1st-8th graders have weekly field trips, and everyone enjoys programs such as carnivals, theme weeks, and Rockin’ Shabbat to ensure campers can have fun all summer long. Our mission is to provide a fun, safe, and loving community built on Jewish values, bonding with new and old friends, and looking forward to returning every year!

Type: Arts & Crafts, Brand Creation & Marketing, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Film, Maker, Robotics, Rock Climbing Camp, STEM, Tech, Virtual Reality

Description:

Camp X is a space for budding designers, programmers, artists, and entrepreneurs ages 9-14 who want to explore and develop an innovator’s toolbox. Each weeklong workshop gives participants the opportunity to work with experts to learn the strategies the industry professionals use. Open studios give campers the opportunity to create to their heart’s desire with the tools and supplies of the Milken MakerSpace Whether you are interested in building a robot, computer game, film or financial portfolio, Camp X is the right place for you.

Type: Sleep Away

Description:

Canyon Creek Summer Camp provides a safe, non-competitive environment where boys and girls build confidence and independence, learn teamwork and develop problem-solving skills. We are your premier California overnight summer camp!

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: Academic, Day Camp, Outdoors, Sleep Away, Sports

Description:

Wake up to a delicious breakfast in the dining hall, spend a day filled with excitement and challenge, and relax after dinner with new friends from around the world.

No matter what summer program you sign up to attend, you’ll get to experience a taste of Cate – the rigor of East Coast prep schools with the adventurous spirit of the West Coast. Where else will you sleep in dorms overlooking the Pacific, walk to class or the sports field with the Los Padres National Forest as a constant backdrop, or build a genuine connection with yet another teacher or coach?

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: Academic, Art & Nature, Cooking, Day Camp, Gardening

Description:

During two, week-long sessions, City Seedling campers will play, explore, learn, and help tend Garden School Foundation’s 1.5-acre organic garden at 24th Street Elementary School in Historic West Adams. Campers will learn how to propagate and care for plants, make compost, and harvest crops. They will dive into the science behind growing food, the life cycles of worms, plant adaptation, and much more. During cooking classes, campers will use their newfound gardening skills to harvest ingredients and prepare their own lunches in our on-site kitchen. Younger campers will gain the basic kitchen skills and confidence to chop, grate, peel, and dress their own fresh foods, while older campers will take on more complex recipes and experiment with pickling, preserving, and fermenting.

By offering a content-rich, hands-on experience in an outdoor living laboratory, we inspire kids to reconnect to nature and deepen their interest in life sciences. Campers will join the growing ranks of GSF junior chef/gardeners – the next generation of healthy food advocates and environmental warriors!

Ages: 5-12 (limited to 35 children per week)

Type: Academic, Day Camp, Maker, Robotics, STEM, Tech

Description:

LA’s premier week-long summer tech camps for budding programmers, future video game designers, app developers, robotics engineers, 3D modelers & animators, and just plain technology fans!

Our curriculum is incredibly fun AND educational, focusing on strengthening STEM. It is even supported by educational specialists out of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and MIT Media Lab. We take great pride in hearing from others that we are the most educational tech camp out there. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean that we don’t allow fun at our camps. Our project-based learning model allows students to have a blast as they create their own unique projects using code, robotics, or digital art!

Locations: Redondo, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Encino

ALL SUMMER LONG!

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: Arts & Crafts, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Photography

Description:

A hands-on, creative summer day camp for teens passionate about design in Los Angeles and Orange County. Designer Camp is a curated boutique style camp that allows teens (ages 11 – 17) to be immersed in the design industry exploring the exciting worlds of Art, Design, Fashion, Interior Design, Photography, Visual Arts, Styling, Trend Forecasting, Entertainment Set Design, Merchandising, and much more!

Designer Camp partners with top experts in the design industry, giving students a rare opportunity to engage and learn through hands on workshops, design talks from keynote speakers, and behind-the-scenes experiences.

Los Angeles Camps
Address: Pacific Design Center, WeWork 750 N. San Vicente Blvd Suite 800, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Designer Camp 101: July 8 – 12 / 9am – 3pm

Fashion & Styling Camp: July 15 – 19 / 9am – 3pm

Interior Design Camp: July 22 – 26 / 9am – 3pm

Photography Camp: July 29 – August 2 / 9am – 3pm

Orange County Camp
Address: SOCO Collection & The OC Mix 3321 Hyland Ave Costa Mesa, CA 92626

OC Designer Camp: July 15 – 19 / 9am – 3pm

Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Creative, Day Camp, Maker, Robotics, Science, STEM

Description:

DESTINATION SCIENCE – The fun science day camp for curious kids 5 to 11!

The fun science day camp where curious kids can build their own robot, mix up some magic molecules, take home a magnetic roller coaster, launch into space and become science makers & innovators this summer! 3 science stations, 15 science activities plus games, silly songs and all the fun of traditional camp!

At Destination Science, we use science to prepare children for life! We make it fun and easy for kids to be excited, curious & confident about science! This early enthusiasm is a huge boost for our children that will help them both in and out of school. They appreciate and value the wonder of the world around them and take better care of it now, and as adults. Developing curiosity makes kids lifelong learners about everything.

For additional info & to register: 888.909.2822 www.destinationscience.org

2019 Camp Themes:
Physics Coaster & Science Magic Camp!
Build a Magnetic Coaster & learn the science behind the magic show!
Robot Challengers & Reaction Racers Camp!
Construct your own Volcanic Robot Crawler & Motocross Racer
Rocket Space Science Camp!
Build & launch air/land rockets and discover an Alien Animal Planet
Extreme Innovators & Science Makers Camp!
Invent & make technic toys & train your own robot puppy!

Over 25 Great Southern CA Locations:
Westside:        Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Los Angeles, Santa Monica
South Bay:      El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach
The Valley: Burbank, Camarillo, Encino, Northridge, Studio City, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills
Foothills:     Altadena, Arcadia, Claremont, Glendale, La Canada, Pasadena, Pomona, San Marino
Orange County:     Anaheim Hills, Fullerton, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Tustin

Type: Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Tech, Teen, Visual Arts

Description:

Gnomon’s summer camp for high school students is designed to empower young artists by engaging their creativity, curiosity, and passion for entertainment design. Students are introduced to various forms of artistic expression in the fields of animation, visual effects, and games.

Type: Academic, Coding, Day Camp, Film, 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: Academic, Sleep Away, STEM

Description:

4 Week residential camp in Santa Barbara County at Dunn School focused on academic improvement and STEM. STEM Academy will focus on robotics, rocketry, genetics and space with special guest speakers and field trips. Morning classes and afternoon enrichments, evening activities and weekend trips.

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, 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.

25+ locations in Southern California. Extended care from 8am – 6pm. Optional healthy lunch program. Bring a friend: when you refer a new family, they save $25 on camp, and you get $25 (or more) to spend.

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
West Hollywood Elementary School
970 North Hammond St, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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
St. Lawrence Martyr School
1950 South Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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
Condit Elementary School
1750 North Mountain Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

La Cañada Flintridge – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Crestview Preparatory School
140 Foothill Blvd, La Canada, CA 91011

Los Felíz – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
International School of Los Angeles LILA: Los Feliz Campus
4155 Russell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Pasadena – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Walden School
74 S. San Gabriel Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107

South Pasadena – Camp Galileo & Galileo Summer Quest
Holy Family School
1301 Rollin Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030

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

Irvine South – Camp Galileo
Alderwood Elementary
2005 Knollcrest, Irvine, CA 92603

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
Renascence School International
2987 Mesa Verde Dr. E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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

Type: Academic, Day Camp

Description:

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: Academic, Day Camp, Robotics, Sleep Away, STEM, Tech

Description:

This summer, your child can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new tech skills, and join a community of over 400,000 alumni! At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 learn to code, develop video games, design Fortnite-inspired levels, produce videos, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, build laptops, and more!

Weeklong day and overnight programs are held at 150+ prestigious campuses worldwide including UCLA, Stanford, NYU, and University of Cambridge. Guaranteed small classes ensure personalized learning and proper pacing for students of all experience levels. Programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.

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: Sports

Description:

The LA Clippers Youth Basketball Summer Camps offer an exciting way for kids 6-14 years of age to take their game to the next level.  The camps, which are open to children of all different skill levels feature an All-Star group of coaches including former Clippers Players Olden Polynice and Yari Korolev. Participants will receive top level instruction on shooting mechanics, footwork, ball-handling, defense, passing and mental approach to the sport in a fun environment.  Camps will take place Monday-Friday from 8am-3pm and will be held throughout LA, Orange County, the I.E. and San Diego.  Register today before the camps sell out.

Promo Code:  MomsLA ($50 off)

Camp Dates and Locations:

JUNE 2018
Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15 – CAMP – L.A.C.E.S. (5931 W 18th St, Los Angeles, CA 90035) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22 – CAMP – Agoura Hills Community Center (27040 Malibu Hills Rd, Calabasas, CA 91301)
Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22 – CAMP – OC Magic – Laguna Hills Community Center (25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA)
Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29 – CAMP – Shoot 360 (2076 Artesia Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29 – CAMP – Temecula Valley High School (31555 Rancho Vista Rd, Temecula, CA 92592) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29 – CAMP – CSUN (18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330) – 8:00am-3:00pm

JULY 2018
Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13 – CAMP – L.A.C.E.S. (5931 W 18th St, Los Angeles, CA 90035) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13 – CAMP – Sports Academy (1011 Rancho Conejo Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 9 – Friday, July 13 – CAMP – The Map (12552 Western Ave, Garden Grove, CA. 92841) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20 – CAMP – Shoot 360 (2076 Artesia Blvd, Torrance, CA 90504) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20 – CAMP – Corky Smith Community Gym (274 Pico Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20 – CAMP – Rosemont Middle School (4725 Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27 – CAMP – John Burroughs High School (1920 W Clark Ave, Burbank, CA 91506) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 23 – Friday, July 27 – CAMP – Civic Center Gym (502 S. Vicentia, Corona, CA 92880) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 3 – CAMP – Rancho Santa Susana Community Center (5005-C Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, July 30 – Friday, August 3 – CAMP – Palisades Rec Center (851 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272) – 8:00am-3:00pm (Big gym and outdoor courts)

AUGUST 2018
Monday, August 6 – Friday, August 10 – CAMP – Westwood Rec Center (1350 S Sepulveda St, Los Angeles, CA 90025) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, August 6 – Friday, August 10 – CAMP – Torrance South Bay YMCA (2900 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505) – 8:00am-3:00pm
Monday, August 6 – Friday, August 10 – CAMP – Blizzard Sports Center (25871 Atlantic Ocean Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630) – 8:00am-3:00pm

Type: Day Camp, Sports, Tennis

Description:

We offer fun summer tennis camps to kids ages 4+ (all abilities welcome).

Three different locations in West LA! Pacific Palisades, Cheviot Hills, and Westwood.

Type: Day Camp, Fashion, Pre-Teen, Teen

Description:

Modeling Camp invites all girls to explore the world of fashion and style this summer! Featured on Good Morning America and the Insider, this camp offers girls ages 11-17 a one of a kind experience! From photo shoots to fashion shows, from health and fitness to personal presentation – Modeling Camp is the ideal camp for all fashionistas! Visit us at www.modelingcamp.com!

Type: Adventure Camp, Sleep Away

Description:

We are a marine science ship camp that sets sail for Catalina. We teach while snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and even scuba diving.

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: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, ESL, Fine Arts, Junior Camp, Leadership, Sleep Away, STEM, Tech

Description:

Located in Southern California, Ojai Valley School offers speciality summer camps in Robotics and Flight, Equestrian, English Language, Fine Arts & Leadership. Campers spend mornings immersed in these fields, then come together for afternoon activities. These include Archery, Arts & Crafts, Woodshop, Equestrian, Swimming, Photography, Ping Pong, Cooking, Dance & more! Resident campers conclude their day with evening activities & social time in the dorms.

On-campus facilites include dorms, swimming pool, soccer field, basketball & tennis courts, fine & performing arts centers, and equestrian stables. OVS Summer Camp is an extension of the diverse curriculum offered during the academic year at Ojai Valley School. Our flexible schedule allows resident campers (ages 8-15) and day campers (ages 3-15) to enroll for 2, 4, or 6-week sessions.

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: Bike Camp, Day Camp, Sports

Description:

Pedalheads offers a bike programs to families in over 45 cities across Canada and the USA. We provide innovative and effective programs that are safe, fun, and challenging, inviting children to discover a world of opportunities. We focus on developing healthy, confident, and independent kids by way of our own teaching methods, small classes, and incredible instructors. Promoting kids’ health and development over the last 30+ years has earned Pedalheads a reputation of excellence in the communities that we serve.

Our learn to ride level is our most popular and specializes in helping young kids get off training wheels. Let us help you get your little one off training wheels and more confident on their bike this summer. We have locations in: West Hollywood, Brentwood, and Manhattan Beach. For more information and to register please visit: https://www.pedalheads.com/

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, Day Camp, 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

Description:

Sandy Days Kids Camp is a beach camp located in Pacific Palisades for kids ages 4.5 to 14.  Swimming, Boogie Boarding, Paddling, Flag Football, Capture the Flag, Arts and Crafts, Dance, Team and Individual Sports, Creative Performances and Sand Activities are encouraged by our mature and experienced staff.  We maintain a 6:1 camper to counselor ratio.  Our flexible schedule allows you to arrange days at the beach that will fit in with your summer plans.

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: Camps for Girls, Dance, Day Camp, Martial Arts, Sports, Teen

Description:

TEEN GIRLS Empowerment Summer Camp (Girls ages 9 to 19 yrs old) – Empowerment Summer Camp that you and your daughter will LOVE!

The Camp Offers Amazing Programs:
• Women’s Self Defense Training
• Water sports lessons by UCLA (kayaking, sailing, stand up paddle boarding)
• Financial Literacy Field Trip to a Simulated Town
• Assertiveness Training
• Dance Classes
• Meditation Classes
• Nutrition Classes
• Healthy Relationship/Safe Dating Workshops
• Core Strengthening Workout
• Beach Day Outing
• And Other Fun activities geared to increase: agility, balance, coordination, speed, focus, strength, and confidence.

The Camp is a high energy, fun, safe, and empowering program that your daughter will LOVE!

All water sports activities are conducted safely in Marina del Rey channel hosted by UCLA. All instructors and coaches for the water sports are UCLA employees who go through extensive training in both water activities and in working with youth. They hold current Red Cross CPR and First Aid certifications.

The Camp meets from Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4pm. Extended hours are available: 7:30am drop off and late pick up by 6pm.

Hosted by SHIELD Women’s Self Defense System®. SHIELD has been featured across the world on BBC World News, E! Entertainment, Hallmark, BuzzFeed, France24, NBC, CBS, ABC, Fox, Telemundo, Univision, and more.

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: Acting, Dance, Day Camp, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Theater, Voice

Description:

Join us this summer and make memories that will last a lifetime!

A three week musical theatre intensive program run by industry professionals with morning classes in dance, acting and voice. Guest artists will conduct workshops in audition prep, stage combat, voice-overs, improv, magic and more. Afternoon rehearsals will culminate in a full staged musical production of Alice, The Musical!

Alice longs for a life of adventure, but her mother thinks otherwise. Abandoning her thirteenth birthday party, Alice follows an anthropomorphic rabbit through a strange parallel world in search of a skeleton key that unlocks the door to a magic botanical garden.

Music & Lyrics by Andrew Barbato and Lesley Anderson

Book by Andrew Barbato (based on the work of Lewis Carroll)First two weeks at Pacific Arts Center and Dance Studio 10469 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 and third week and performances at The Odyssey Theatre 2055 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Type: Day Camp

Description:

With over 30 years of educational programs, STAR Education’s SUMMER CAMPS are the premier camp choice for the Los Angeles area. With over 30 camps to choose from in 18 locations STAR has something for everyone. You can choose to have your child stay at one location throughout the entire summer and enjoy different camps, or tailor a unique summer experience by having them attend various camps at nearby locations. At STAR, the choice is yours!

Clover STAR: 11020 Clover Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034

Eco Station: 10101 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232

Eshelman STAR (Lomita Park): 24428 Eshelman Ave Lomita, CA 90717

Fairburn STAR: 1403 Fairburn Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024

La Ballona STAR: 10915 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232

Loyola Village STAR: 8821 Villanova Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90045

Mar Vista STAR: 3330 Granville Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066

Marquez STAR: 16821 Marquez Ave. Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Melrose STAR: 731 N. Detroit St.Los Angeles, CA 90046

Overland STAR: 10650 Ashby Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034

Riverside STAR: 13061 Riverside Dr.Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Warner STAR: 615 Holmby Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90024

Westwood STAR: 2050 Selby Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90025

Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Day Camp, Film, Music, Sports, Tech

Description:

At Steve & Kate’s, we believe that when you trust kids, they develop the confidence to trust themselves. So we created a summer camp that puts kids in charge. Summer gives us the freedom to reinvent learning in a way that allows kids to make their own choices and, of course, a few mistakes along the way.

Driven by this belief, we’ve built our summer camp to put kids in the driver’s seat of their own creativity. Whether your child obsessed with film, a budding chef, or a future fashion designer, they can dive in at camp without judgments or expectations.

Multiple Locations in Los Angeles:

Temple Emanuel, 300 N Clark Drive, Beverly Hills
Phone: 323-205-2308
Email: beverlyhills@steveandkate.com
Dates: DATES: June 17 – August 16, 2019
Prices: 2019 Fees coming soon

Walgrove Avenue Elementary School, 1630 Walgrove Ave., LA
Phone: 323-244-2531
Email: la.westside@steveandkate.com
Dates: Jun 11 – Aug 16, 2019
Prices: $90 – $110 per day

Robinson Elementary School, 80 Morningside Dr., Manhattan Beach
Phone: 323-244-2089
Email: manhattanbeach@steveandkate.com
Dates: Jun 11 – Aug 16, 2019
Prices: $90 – $110 per day

St. Andrew Catholic School, 42 Chestnut Street, Pasadena
Phone: 323-244-2531
Email: pasadena@steveandkate.com
Dates:  Jun 24 – Aug 23, 2019
Prices: $90 – $110 per day

The Country School, 5243 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Valley Village
Phone: 323-244-2556
Email: valleyvillage@steveandkate.com
Dates:  June 17 – August 23, 2019
Prices: $90 – $110 per day

Type: Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Dance, Day Camp, Improv, Maker, Performing Arts, Photography, Sports, Tech, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

Come Discover, Explore & Create with us at the Summer Art Academy (Art Camp)! We are more than just art! We pride ourselves in our high level of personal service, attention to detail, and our diverse daily curriculum. Some of the amazing variety of classes we offer are: Art, Magic, Science, Fencing, Cartooning, Woodworking, Musical Theatre, Cooking, Crafting, Photography, Dance, Sports, Ceramics, Video Animation, Adventure just to name a few! We have the most devoted, quality staff and educators that create a safe, fun, creative environment every single day! A summer at Art Camp is one where your child will gain confidence, make new life-long friends, and memories that will last a lifetime!

Type: Day Camp

Description:

Explore! Excel! Engage! Fun and Educational Themes with Schedule Flexibility.

Stratford School infuses its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and academic curriculum into an innovative and enriching summer camp experience for Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School.

For the Preschool/PreK age group (2.5 – 4 years old) – Choose full-day or morning half-day with two, three, or five-days per week. Weekly themes come to life as Young Campers learn, explore, and engage in imaginative activities that promote STEAM learning. Each session is designed around inquiry-based projects that develop foundational skills in phonics, math, motor skills, music, social skills, and more!

Session 1 (five weeks): June 10 – July 12
Session 2 (four weeks): July 15 – August 9

Kindergarten Prep (age 4 – 5) Choose full-day or morning half-day, five-days per week. Jr. Campers will develop the skills necessary for success in Kindergarten like phonics, fluency, math, printing, and social skills. Afternoons will feature fun, hands-on, STEAM-based activities that incorporate art, science, and music.

Session 1 (five weeks): June 10 – July 12
Session 2 (four weeks): July 15 – August 9

For the Elementary age group (first through fifth grade, 6-11 years old) – Our themed “Summer STEAM” program is full-day, two-week sessions. We take our enriched academic preparation and themed project-based learning to a whole new level! Students will collaborate to tackle real-world problems by utilizing cross-curricular academic principles (Math, Science, and Language Arts) and new concepts in a fun and engaging way.

Pre-Session: Available at select campuses, June 10 – June 14
Session 1: Kid Biz — Entrepreneurship 101, June 17 – June 28
Session 2: Game On! Intro to Game Design, July 1 – July 12
Session 3: 21st Century Storytelling — How to Make Your Voice Heard!, July 15 – July 26
Session 4: Eco-Engineers — Build a Sustainable Planet, July 29 – August 9

Explore Summer@Stratford — StratfordSchools.com/summer-camp

Type: Day Camp, Sports

Description:

Come play with TGA for our 15th year of Premier Sports Camps! An exciting mix of instruction, drills, and games maximizes the fun while campers develop their skills and build friendships. Each action-packed day combines athletics, academics, and life lessons into activities that create a safe, fun, and educational environment for your young athlete.

Offering: Tennis, Golf, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Flag Football, Cheerleading, and Volleyball.

Multiple locations:

Airport Park, Santa Monica
Culver West/Alexander Park
Randy Johnson/Bluff Creek Park
Holmby Park
Travel Golf Camp

Type: Academic, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Cooking, Creative, Creative Writing, Day Camp, Film, Improv, Maker, Music, Performing Arts, Photography, Sports, STEM

Description:

The John Thomas Dye School Summer Program is a comprehensive blend of academic and enrichment courses and traditional camp activities. Full day program for grades first through sixth. Half day or full day options for rising kindergarten students.

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/

Type: Day Camp

Description:

Tumbleweed Day Camp has been providing children with a place to unplug, explore and play for over 60 years on 100 acres of beautiful, unspoiled nature in the Santa Monica Mountains . Tumbleweed offers over 100 activities including archery, swimming, horseback riding and ropes courses. Tumbleweed campers have fun, learn from highly trained counselors and grow into the best versions of themselves. A summer at Tumbleweed is a summer where your child will laugh, let loose, and make new friends. A summer they will never forget. Transportation included.

Register today at www.tumbleweedcamp.com or call 310-472-7474. We invite you to join us for our Open Houses.

Type: Academic, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Maker, STEAM, STEM, Tech

Description:

Two Bit Circus Foundation is proud to present the Young Inventors’ STEAM Summer Camp, where kids can imagine one of a kind toys, prototype wacky inventions and create their own unique games! Based at our Arts District headquarters, campers will have the opportunity to explore our brand new Micro-Amusement Park and get a behind the scenes look at how the masterminds at Two Bit Circus create their STEAM-powered attractions.