Summer Camps for Teens in Los Angeles

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Film, Immersive Role Playing and Mythology, Improv, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

Lights! Camera! …Act One! Welcome to Act One Theatre Camp, a dynamic and interactive theatre experience where campers, ages 6-15, will spend each and every day acting, singing, dancing, and more! Join us as we rock out in our unique and exciting classes on the Glendale Community College campus. Whatever class they’re in, be it acting or movie-making, make-up or dance, or singing or improv… the spotlight will follow them the whole time! Campers will create and star in their own theatrical adventures, and will showcase their amazing talents for the whole family to enjoy at our end-of-camp Big Show. From the shy wallflower to the class clown: All levels of experience welcomed!

Type: Acting, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Film, Improv, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Photography, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), Stand-up and Storytelling, Tech, Teen, Theater, Travel, Visual Arts, Voice

Description:

SOCAPA offers Teen Summer Camps & Intensives specializing in Filmmaking, Photography, Dance, Music, Acting, Screenwriting, Drama and Musical Theater. Join the next generation of visual and performing artists at SOCAPA—the School of Creative and Performing Arts. With summer intensives ranging in length from two to six weeks, and campuses in Los Angeles, New York City and Burlington, Vermont, there’s no excuse for not taking action. Find out more!

Since its inception, SOCAPA has quickly become one of the premier visual and performing arts programs for young people in the world. Our students travel from across the United States and all corners of the globe to participate in our Summer Camps & Intensives in the Arts. Whether a novice or an advanced student, each is dedicated to working hard and gaining the most that they can for the length of the program. Our teachers are leaders in their field and love teaching at SOCAPA. Many of our founding faculty are with us today! They are dedicated to their craft and to passing on their knowledge to the next generation of artists. Our support staff care deeply about the safety, education, and social experience of the students. They work tirelessly to ensure that each student has a rewarding experience at SOCAPA. This combined effort allows for our students to have one of the most fulfilling experiences of their lives.

SOCAPA offers programs in New York City, Los Angeles, and Burlington, VT with intensives in Filmmaking, Photography, Dance, Music, Acting, Screenwriting and Musical Theater. In addition, we take advantage of our beautiful locations, planning trips and time to enjoy new friendships in some of the most artistic cities in the USA!

Type: Academic, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Coding, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Film, Maker, Nature, Science, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Tinkering, Traditional, Virtual Camps & Classes, Visual Arts

Description:

Join the #1 AI & AR Program! Boost your skills and unleash your potential with our ACS WASC accredited K-12, pre-college & tech-leadership programs. Dive into AI, Robotics, Holographic AR Coding, STEM, 2D/3D Game Design, Digital Art, 2D/3D Animation, Space/Nature Exploration, and more.
With Holographic AR, students can step into their creations using just a webcam, interacting with their own games, arts, and adventures, and blending the physical and digital realms in exciting, innovative ways.
No prior knowledge is needed. The camp is suitable for all levels, from beginner to advanced.
Small class sizes, with 8 students per teacher, and caring instructors allow Camp Integem to provide personalized education for every camper.
Each year, over 30,000 students from more than 20 countries join our programs, which are available both in-person and online. Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ASC WASC), Camp Integem provides a high-quality educational experience, and students can earn school credits for college applications. As an Approved NVIDIA AI Training Partner, Integem offers students the opportunity to earn prestigious NVIDIA AI Certificates.
Students can select camps based on their age groups: Ages 5-8, 8-10, 10-14, and 14+. Indoor and outdoor play are part of the camp experience. Camp Integem is located in 16 different sites across California, including 6 vibrant locations in Los Angeles and Orange County:
• Santa Monica
• Torrance
• San Marino
• Burbank
• Huntington Beach
• Irvine
Embark on a journey where innovation, creativity, and technology converge at Camp Integem!

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

Description:

The All GIRLS Empowerment Summer Camp is hosted by SHIELD Women’s Self Defense System®.

The Camp’s main goal is for the girls to have the most fun & empowering time, while becoming proficient in self-defense skills, boost confidence, and become physically & mentally stronger.

This course will teach the girls on how to have confidence and how to be safe around bullies and strangers! They will know how to get away from a hair pull, grab from behind, chokehold, wrist grabs, and more! They will also learn how to do: Palm Strikes, Elbow Strikes, Knee Strikes, Kicking, Blocking, Takedowns, and Grappling! It’s awesome!

SHIELD has been teaching self-defense exclusively for women and girls in the past 20 years.

Open for girls ages 7 to 17 years old.

Camp meets on Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm.
Early drop off from 8:30am. Late pick up until 5:30pm.

Drop off & pick up at two beautiful water front locations:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
Dockweiler Youth Center
12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey

Wednesday & Friday:
Burton Chase Park
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey

Activities include:
– Women’s Self-Defense Training
– Fun Boat Ride in the Marina
– Friday Outing on a Water Bus for Lunch & a Little Shopping at Fisherman’s Village
– Dance
– Yoga
– Meditation
– Core Workout
– Beach Day

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

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

Shield Women’s Self Defense System® has been taught for Santa Monica Police, LA Co Dept of Public Health, Fox Studios, NBC, UCLA, USC, Pepperdine, Kaiser Permanente, Delloitte, BuzzFeed, Lionsgate, and various companies, government entities, schools, and private groups.

Type: Academic, Adventure Camp, Arts & Crafts, Coding, Outdoors, Robotics, Rock Climbing, Science, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), STEM, Teen

Description:

AstroCamp is a mountain adventure, physical science, and traditional camp program. Boys and girls ages 8-17 make memories and have fun while participating in a variety of activities like space exploration, rock climbing, mountain biking, rocketry, astronomy, craftsmanship, and summer camp fun.

Our fun-filled one-and two-week programs give campers the unique opportunity to explore science and space in our state-of-the-art facilities and engage in mountain adventure activities–all while making newfound friendships and having the time of their lives with campers from around the globe.

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

Description:

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

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

2024 Dates:
Winter: January 2-5
Spring: March 25-29
Summer: Weekly from June 17 – August 23

Type: Academic, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Design, Maker, Outdoors, Robotics, Science, STEAM, STEM, Teen, Tinkering, Traditional, Visual Arts

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Camp Galileo: Innovation, Friendship and Fun for K–8th Graders

At Camp Galileo, every week is a one-of-a-kind adventure full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun, from silly skits to face painting to pie throwing. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

15+ locations in SoCal. 6 unique weeks of camp. Counselor in training program for 8-10th graders. Extended care 8am–6pm.

Register by February 29, 2024 and save at least $50 per week or over $500 when you sign up for six weeks or more! Discount automatically applied to cart.

18 SoCal Locations
Brentwood/Santa Monica – St. Martin of Tours Elementary School
11955 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles 90049

Burbank – International School of Los Angeles: Burbank Campus
1105 West Riverside Drive, Burbank 91506

Carlsbad – Poinsettia Elementary School
2445 Mica Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009

Culver City – Echo Horizon School
3430 McManus Ave., Culver City 90232

Encino/Sherman Oaks – St. Cyril of Jerusalem School
4548 Haskell Ave., Encino 91436

Irvine (Springbrook) – Springbrook Elementary School
655 Springbrook N, Irvine, CA 92614

Irvine (Cadence Park) – Cadence Park School
750 Benchmark, Irvine, CA 92618

Laguna Niguel – Orange County Academy of Sciences and Arts
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Los Feliz – International School of Los Angeles LILA: Los Feliz Campus
4155 Russell Avenue, Los Angeles 90027

Manhattan Beach – Robinson Elementary School
80 S. Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach 90266

Newport Beach – Tarbut V’Torah Community Day School
5 Federation Way, Irvine 92603

Palos Verdes – Montemalaga Elementary School
1121 Via Nogales, Palos Verdes Estates 90274

Pasadena – New Horizon School
651 Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena 91103

Sierra Madre/Arcadia – Alverno Heights Academy
200 North Michillinda Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024

South Pasadena/San Marino – Holy Family School
1301 Rollin Street, South Pasadena 91030

Venice/Mar Vista – Beethoven Street Elementary
3711 Beethoven St., Los Angeles 90066

Westchester/Playa Vista – Westchester Lutheran School
7831 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles 90045

Westwood – Fairburn Elementary School
1403 Fairburn Ave, Los Angeles 90024

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Camps for Girls, Equestrian, Nature, Outdoors, Sleep Away, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), Teen, Traditional

Description:

The magic and fun of Camp Lakota awaits you! Nestled in Frazier Park, this Girl Scout camp is a hidden gem of classic camp activities. Lakota offers exciting opportunities for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned camper. From the thrill of horseback riding, swimming in the sparkling pool, zip lining, taking aim at archery, traveling across the low ropes, and enjoying new friendships around the flickering campfire, Lakota truly has something for everyone. With emphasis placed on teamwork and building community, campers develop strong bonds and leadership skills and make lifelong friends. Campers go home with a stronger feeling of independence and self-esteem and an incredible sense of accomplishment and belonging. Exciting adventures, new friends, and memories to last a lifetime are here at Camp Lakota.

Type: Adventure Camp, Art & Nature, Beach, Day Camp, Jewish, Nature, Outdoors, Rock Climbing, Skateboarding, Surfing, Teen, Travel, Water Sports

Description:

Camp ViBeS is a unique summer program, the only Jewish Teen Day Camp in LA ON WHEELS, offering opportunities for teens to actively improve our community, all while having fun and socializing. This critically acclaimed program brings teens from all over LA County Teens get the benefit of giving back to those less fortunate, exploring the natural surroundings of our own backyard and experiencing tons of adventures like parasailing, kayaking, trapeze and more, all over the great city of Los Angeles!

We’ve added an additional location (pickup/dropoff) in Silverlake at SIJCC!

Camp ViBeS participants receive 10 hours of Community Service per week!

Type: Adventure Camp, Beach, Cooking, Nature, Outdoors, Rock Climbing, Sleep Away Camp (or Overnight Camp), Surfing, Teen, Water Sports

Description:

Celebrating over 40 years of Excellence in Ocean Adventure! Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend your summer! Catalina Sea Camp offers 60+ ocean adventure and traditional summer camp activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing, to name a few. Catalina Sea Camp is an ideal combination of land and sea for a fantastic summer camp experience. At this ACA Accredited, challenge-by-choice summer camp, every camper is supported to try new activities. Catalina Sea Camp is the premier residential summer camp that focuses on marine biology and ocean adventure for children ages 8-17. Sign up for one of five sessions ranging from 1-week to 3-weeks and experience the summer of a lifetime! Located on a private beach at Toyon Bay and Fox Landing on Catalina Island. Two and a half miles by water from the city of Avalon, Catalina Sea Camp is the perfect place to unplug and connect with friends, ocean, and ADVENTURE!

Type: Acting, Arts Education, Day Camp, Improv, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Stand Up and Storytelling, Teen, Theater

Description:

The Groundlings School, the preeminent improv training ground that launched comedy icons like Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph (and so many more), announces the exciting return of our Teen Classes! Our interactive classes get teens up on their feet and having fun working on improvisation, characters, and acting through a variety of hilarious, high-energy games and improv exercises. Improv can also promote socio-emotional growth by building confidence, boosting creativity, and overcoming fears by challenging teens to face uncertainty together in a supportive, judgement-free environment. We offer TEEN CAMPS that include an open-class style presentation for friends and family, TEEN PRO classes that help teens build a foundation for what every good actor and improviser needs to know, and one-day TEEN DROP-INS that give students a solid introduction to improv and acting.

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts & Crafts, Arts Education, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Creative, Creative Writing, Dance, Day Camp, Design, Fashion, Featured Sleep Away Camp, Film, Music, Musical Theater, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Photography, Sleep Away, Teen, Theater, Visual Arts

Description:

Discover the magic of an Idyllwild Arts summer, where kids and teens can explore their creativity, build confidence, and forge lifelong friendships with other student artists in a beautiful, supportive, and welcoming sleepaway camp environment. Our immersive intensives and workshops for ages 5-17 are taught by renowned teaching artists, providing hands-on guidance for students to hone their artistic technique while emphasizing educational values, personal values, and achievement.

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

We offer programs in all arts disciplines including:

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

Type: Arts & Crafts, Day Camp, Mindfulness, Music, Musical Theater, Nature, Outdoors, Robotics, Science, Special Needs, Special Needs Camp, Stand Up and Storytelling, STEAM, Teen, Visual Arts

Description:

Kids Like Me summer camps provide a safe and enriching environment for 6-17 year olds across the autism spectrum to engage, experience, and explore. Campers will be matched to ensure an appropriate peer group for learning and fun and participate in a wide range of social skills and fun activities such as fun & fitness, engaging games, science experiments, arts & crafts, and so much more! Siblings are welcome.

Type: Acting, Arts Education, Creative, Day Camp, Music, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater, Voice

Description:

AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER OPERA EXPERIENCE

Join Opera Camp and let our teaching artists help you find your voice. Everyone is welcome, no experience necessary. You just have to want to express yourself through music.

Opera Camp is an enriching two-week program where you will develop your artistic abilities in an intense, fun-filled experience, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.* At the end of camp, students will perform a fully-staged opera in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, inspired by the stories of our unique communities.

2024 DATES
Week 1: July 22-26 (Monday through Friday)
Week 2: July 29-August 3 (Monday through Saturday)

There will be coaching sessions for some performers before camp begins – dates and times TBA
*Some rehearsals may run until 4pm.

LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS
Campers work each day with LA Opera Connects teaching artists, receiving extensive musical, dramatic and movement coaching.

CONNECT WITH FRIENDS
Art has the power to connect us all. Create a connection to people who love the arts as much as you do.

THINGS TO KNOW
Opera Camp is open to students ages 9-17.
We ask that all campers sign up for an audition so that we can get to know you (details in application).
Tuition: $1,000 per student for the two-week program. Limited need-based scholarships are available – please see the details in the sign-up form.
Upon acceptance, tuition will be due no later than one week before camp begins.

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

Description:

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

Type: Adventure Camp, Animal Camp, Art & Nature, Backpacking, Beach, Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Cooking, Dance, Global Ethics, Language, Nature, Outdoors, Rock Climbing Camp, Sleep Away, Soccer, Sports, Surfing, Teen, Travel

Description:

Since 1983, Rustic Pathways has been empowering teens to create positive energy, great friendships, and meaningful impact through inspired student travel programs. Join travel adventures designed for animal lovers, environmental activists, and explorers of all kinds between the ages of 12 and 22. Rustic Pathways students are a community of globally-minded, self-aware young people able to identify their passions, grow in confidence, and create positive impact at a local and global level.

Type: Academic, Coding, Creative Writing, Design, Fashion, Film, Global Ethics, Language, Music, Robotics, Science, Sleep Away, Soccer, STEAM, STEM, Tech, Teen, Travel, Visual Arts

Description:

For over 50 years, Summer Discovery has been the leader in delivering unparalleled summer experiences to over 100,000 students worldwide. Summer Discovery’s programs are designed to accelerate college preparedness and balance immersive and fun academic programming with off campus travel adventures and city exploration. Summer Discovery and Summer Discovery Institute for the Gifted are the largest providers of pre-college, enrichment, and gifted summer programs and experiences for students spanning grades one through twelve. Summer Discovery offers students across the globe an unrivaled summer experience with access to world-class academics, interactive enrichment courses, travel adventures, and the ability to explore their interests and build essential life skills outside the classroom, with programming both on and off campus. With over 300 courses, 15 prestigious college campuses, and the most experienced, visionary, and talented leadership team in the pre-college field, Summer Discovery has successfully crafted best-in-class programs and curriculums enabling each student to customize their summer. With a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, Summer Discovery is a trusted choice for elite universities, educators, parents, and students alike.

Type: Camps for Boys, Camps for Girls, Day Camp, Outdoors, Sports, Teen, Tennis

Description:

Weekly Monday–Friday
June 10th- August 30th
Morning Session – 9:30am-12:30pm
Afternoon Session 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Attend either or both sessions

Ages 4-19 years

Flexible attendance, pick and choose as many days and sessions as you would like to create the perfect Summer for your family!

Looking for the perfect summer experience for your kids? Look no further!

Our Summer Tennis Camp is here to provide an action-packed, fun-filled adventure that will keep your children engaged, active, and excited throughout the summer!

Expert Coaching for All Skill Levels: Rest assured knowing that our experienced and dedicated tennis coaches will guide your child’s tennis journey every step of the way.

Whether they’re beginners or aspiring pros, our coaches will nurture their talents and help them develop a lifelong love for the game.

Check-In, Dynamic Warmup
Skill Development
Snack Break
Game Development
All Campers/Coaches on court event

Type: Acting, Art & Nature, Arts Education, Creative, Creative Writing, Improv, Outdoors, Performing Arts, Teen, Theater, Voice

Description:

*BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH DISCOUNT! Pay in full before March 15th for 10% off.*

Young People’s Camp
Starts Monday, July 15 2024 and runs Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays for three weeks, Young People’s Camp introduces your young child to the imaginative world of Shakespeare and classical theatre.

Youth Drama Camp Session 1: Workshop (Get 10% OFF Session 2 when you sign up for both sessions!)
Starts Monday, June 17, 2024, and runs Monday-Friday for two weeks. Students ages 8-14 work with expert teaching artists will to explore a Shakespeare play, culminating in a share celebrating all they’ve learned.

Youth Drama Camp Session 2: Production (Get 10% OFF Session 2 when you sign up for both sessions!)
Starts Monday, July 1, 2024, and runs Monday-Friday for three weeks. Students ages 8-14 will take technique-based classes as well as rehearse and present a final performance of a Shakespearean play.

Teen Shakespeare Intensive
Starts Monday, July 8, 2024. Students ages 14-18 work with professional artists on classical theatre techniques in our beloved Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive.