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About The Work Actors Studio presents our TV/FILM SUMMER ACTING INTENSIVE FOR TEENS 2024
Additional Categories: Performing Arts/Theater & Music, Comedy, Other
A professional, safe, creative environment designed for teens to hone their acting technique geared towards Los Angeles’ TV/Film industry. Your teen will learn a safe, reliable technique to harness their emotions and create a character for age-appropriate scene work and performances. Each week, teens will engage their creativity and build confidence while building a network of industry professionals. Our team of qualified mentors and instructors will guide your teen to unlock their potential and lean into their strengths. A fantastic alternative to screen time and a chance to hone creative skills and foster an artistic community of like-minded teens during long summer months! (Available per week or a 4-week bundle + Final Industry Showcase)
Act One Theatre Camp
Additional Categories: Performing Arts/Theater & Music, Dance, Multi-Activity
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! Hurry... it's almost time for places!
All GIRLS Empowerment Summer Camp
Additional Categories: Health & Wellness, Multi-Activity, Sports & Recreation
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. Activities include: Practical Women’s Self-Defense Training, FUN Boat Ride in the Marina, Outing on a Water Bus, Dance, Yoga, Beach Day. This camp will teach the girls 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 Takedowns and Grappling! It’s awesome! SHIELD has been teaching self-defense exclusively for women and girls for the past 20 years.
APA Speech Therapy 2024 Summer Camp
Additional Categories: Speech and Language, Special Needs, Academic & Education
Are you ready for an enriching and fun-filled summer experience? Look no further! APA Speech Therapy, Inc. is thrilled to announce our 2024 Summer Camps, specially designed to enhance communication skills within the community. Our passionate team of dedicated speech therapists are committed to providing individualized support for children aged 3 to 15 with vocabulary and language. Also, fun activities such as movies help socialize to be able to communicate effectively with others.
Archer Summer
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Art, Performing Arts/Theater & Music
Join Archer Summer for a summer of imagination and enrichment led by an expert faculty. Archer’s summer program for girls ignites creativity, inspires risk-taking, and builds valuable leadership skills. Engage in real-world challenges, make new friends, and experience Archer’s joyful culture, which celebrates the possibility of every girl. For rising 4th and 5th grade students, Girls in Charge offers week-long thematic programs rooted in creative play and exploration. For rising 6th-8th grade students, Girls in Action is an exciting and varied program that offers week-long experiences in a variety of disciplines. Students will choose four different workshops each week from a variety of offerings, including Humanities, STEM, and Performing & Visual Arts. Counselor-led activities will be held in between workshops and during lunch to create space for new friendships and fun. Visit us at www.archer.org/summer for more information.
Badass Surf Camp
Additional Categories: Sports & Recreation, Outdoor Activity, Special Needs
Badass Surf School (we know, fun name), gives you the top summer surf camp that is trusted by the Venice Surfing Association! We are all about real surf education at the beach. Ages 4-17. Not just some day care program, we develop kids to become true, blue surfers! Founder of BASS Jake McNulty is both a surf coach at a local Santa Monica high school and surf therapist for children with unique needs. Jake and his team bring these skills to the beach each summer to ensure your child is getting the highest quality surf education so that they're ready for the real thing. Our surf camp approach? It's just different. We call it #1 for a reason! In addition to surfing, we bring lots of different activities to the beach that fit your child's personality and interests. It is
Beach Cities Volleyball Club
Additional Categories: Sports & Recreation, Health & Wellness
Whether you are just starting to play or are on a club team, you can work on your volleyball skills this summer with some of the best volleyball coaches in the area. Most sessions are for beginning to intermediate-level players. For more advanced players, please join our afternoon and evening sessions starting in July. Instead of sitting at home this summer watching TV and being on social media, you could be developing your volleyball skills! For those who are just starting and those who are getting ready for high school tryouts. Build and sharpen your skills with experienced college and high school coaches and at a volleyball club that has been serving families in the South Bay for over 25 years. Every time you touch a volleyball is a chance to get better! Don't miss out - if you can
Believe Circus Arts Summer Camp
Additional Categories: Art, Dance, Sports & Recreation
A full day of Aerial fun on Silks, Hoops, Hammocks, Ropes, Trapeze, and Games! At Believe, we will help your kids develop Coordination, Strength, Discipline, and, most importantly, Confidence! This year we have added even more activities to our roster. Campers will enjoy crafts, performance skill activities, and more. Our kids’ programming is designed to introduce Circus Arts in a safe and enriching environment: creativity, friendship, and a healthy, fun approach to being active. Visit our website, www.believefitnessstudio.com, for more camp information.
Beverly Hills Fencers Camp
Additional Categories: Sports & Recreation, Health & Wellness, Other
Summer Camps at Beverly Hills Fencers' Club are designed for those with little to no fencing experience or to practice their skills. Through fun games and exercises, students will learn all the basics of the Olympic sport of epee fencing: safety basics, how to hold the epee, how to dress up with the protective gear, fencing footwork, how to attack and defend, as well as all of the rules needed to fence. And of course, we will play group battle games. These camps give young fencers a start in the sport through games and expert instruction, and provide the core foundations of fencing and immerse the fencer in a week of learning and experience with a variety of athletes and styles. Swords, jacket, mask, glove, will be provided.
Cali Camp
Additional Categories: Multi-Activity, Outdoor Activity
Cali Camp is a summer day camp for children ages 4- 15. We provide transportation in the cost of camp tuition, and offer many stops throughout the Los Angeles Valley and City. Cali Campers will enjoy daily swimming and a variety of Classic Camp activities. We have everything from horseback riding to go-carts, rock climbing and zip-lining. We also balance out the adventure with dance, arts and crafts, drama and gymnastics. If sports are more your thing, you’ll love our beach volleyball court, backyard games and sports, ping pong, foosball, and even some Harry Potter Quidditch! Your campers will experience a new world every week with our amazing Weekly Theme calendar and daily special events, including dress-up days. We pride ourselves on our amazing staff who have hundreds of years of combined camp experience working with children. Cali Camp will
Camp Chillin’ Burbank
Additional Categories: Sports & Recreation, Art, Multi-Activity
Nestled within the lively setting of LA Kings Ice Pickwick in Burbank, Camp Chillin' is a dynamic and fun-filled day camp tailored for kids aged 6-12. Embracing the chilly charm of the ice rink, this camp offers a perfect blend of excitement and leisure for young adventurers. The daily itinerary is packed with traditional camp activities such as arts & crafts, indoor & outdoor games, and, of course, the highlight—ice skating! Open to beginners and advanced skaters alike; no previous experience is required. From the thrill of gliding on the ice to the creativity of arts & crafts, Camp Chillin' at LA Kings Ice Pickwick ensures a vibrant and inclusive experience, fostering friendships and creating cherished memories for the young participants.
Camp Integem
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Art, Science
Join Camp Integem for ages 5-18: Transform their dreams into tangible, hands-on creations in AI, Robotics, Holographic AR, coding, digital art, 2D/3D animation, 2D/3D game design, space and nature exploration, tech leadership, and more. Teleport into their Holographic AR designs to experience the magic. ACS WASC accredited and partnered with NVIDIA. Great instructors and small classes. Thousands of students have joined Camp Integem since 2018. No prior knowledge is needed. Suitable for All levels: Beginner to Advanced Levels. Camp Integem is offered in Burbank, Santa Monica, San Marino, Torrance, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and 10 other locations in the San Francisco Bay areas and Los Angeles. Save a spot and save money with promo code LAPT. Learn more at camp.integem.com/summercamp, or call 408-459-0657.
Camp Lakota Sleep Away Camp
Additional Categories: Sleep Away, Equestrian, Outdoor Activity
The magic and fun of Camp Lakota await 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.
Camp Ocean Pines
Additional Categories: Sleep Away, Multi-Activity, Outdoor Activity
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 overlooking the Pacific Ocean serving kids ages 7 - 16. We focus on helping kids connect with each other and step out of their comfort zones. Campers have the opportunity to try over fifty different activities, including kayaking, ax throwing and tie-dye. Your camper will build friendships, experience amazing nature, and just get to be a kid! All while having fun, safety is our #1 priority. Our staff strive to create an environment where everyone is physically and emotionally safe. We accept kids for who they are and help them grow into the human they want to be. We know you’ll agree; there is no place like Camp Ocean Pines.
Camp Rolling Robots – A Tech Genius Program
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Science, Tech
Onboarding your tech genius this summer at Rolling Robots - home of the VEX Robotics World Champions! We offer fun, hands-on, project-based half-day and/or full-day STEM camps for kids age 5 to 15 starting June 3rd. Our camps focus on on ROBOTICS & CODING. Popular camps include Jr. Robot Builders, Little Engineers, Super Car Build, LEGO Robotics, VEX IQ Robotics, Battle Bots Build, First LEGO League, Scratch Coding, Python, AI, C++, CAD, Minecraft, ROBLOX, & VEX Robotics Bootcamps! Find a camp near you: North LA: Glendale, La Crescenta, Pasadena, San Gabriel, La Cañada Flintridge South Bay: Rolling Hills Estates, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach West LA: West Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Playa Del Rey Ventura County: Westlake Village, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks Orange County: Irvine, Tustin, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, Newport Beach Be sure to enter the promo code LAP24 to
Camp ViBeS
Additional Categories: Multi-Activity, Outdoor Activity
This critically acclaimed program brings teens from all over LA County – both within our VBS Community and outside! Teens get the benefit of giving back to those less fortunate, exploring the natural surroundings of our own backyard and experiencing tons of adventures all over the great city of Los Angeles! Camp ViBeS participants receive 10 hours of Community Service per week!
Camp Wildcraft Art & Nature Camp
Additional Categories: Art, Multi-Activity, Outdoor Activity
At Camp Wildcraft we grow creative, curious, confident and caring kids who feel at home in nature. Small by design, kids feel connected to one another and to the wild world surrounding us. Our two campuses in Calabasas and Malibu lead to nature trails we explore daily. During weekly sessions, campers create big, unique art projects, sew a pouch to carry handmade nature journals, hike and find adventures, build forts, go on scavenger hunts, and more! Each afternoon kids select their "choice activity"-- theater, fiber arts, clay, baking , sports and games and more! There's a pool at our Calabasas site and a creek filled with tadpoles at our Malibu site. Each day kids find joy and wonder, exploring and creating together. Ages 4 - 14. Weekly sessions. 9:00 am-3:30 pm with extended care in Calabasas. Middle School Junior Guide
Camp Woodcraft
Additional Categories: Sleep Away, Multi-Activity, Outdoor Activity
Camp Woodcraft, one of California's original summer camps, will host another summer of fun at Mountain Center, CA! Join kids from throughout Southern California to reconnect and disconnect and make forever friends while exploring the forest’s natural beauty. Led by skilled, certified, year-round staff with experience delivering high-quality and engaging programs, Camp Woodcraft staff provide campers with an unforgettable experience and parents peace of mind. A wide range of specialty activities including archery tag, rock wall climbing, and naturalist-led exploration complement classic camp traditions, offering campers a chance to grow, connect and play!
Camp Woodland Hills
Additional Categories: Multi-Activity, Outdoor Activity, Sports & Recreation
Camp Woodland Hills (CWH) is open to campers entering TK through 6th Grade. CWH offers funshops including barnyard, science, swimming, sports, cooking, drama, and art, as well as specialty camps such as Coding & AI and dance. Each week, campers will take part in special events including the Olympics, Talent Show, Summer Carnival, water slides, and foam party. Campers will also enjoy field trips to local attractions such as the aquarium and zoo. Our facilities include a beautiful tree-filled 4.5 acre site with sports fields and courts, 2 in-ground pools, and a science and nature center with over 70+ animals.
Club SciKidz Los Angeles
Additional Categories: Science, Academic & Education, Tech
The Best STEM camps start right here! Each summer Club SciKidz offers over 70+ camps grades Pk-7th. Camp sessions include Robotics, Pokémon, Minecraft, Veterinary Medicine, Stop Motion Animation, Special Effects, Oceanography, Chemistry, Rocketry, American Doll, Wizarding World (Harry Potter), and Mini Medical School, to name a few! Our camps have 20 make-and-take projects per week. Club SciKidz is your gaming headquarters with three different Minecraft Camps, Roblox, and Video Game Creation. We also have the best coding and programming camps using robots such as Kibo, Ozobot, Sphero, and, of course, LEGO Robotics. Register today, and your kids will have the time of their lives!
CSArts Academy
Additional Categories: Art, Academic & Education, Performing Arts/Theater & Music
CSArts Academy offers extracurricular arts and academic training to student artists ages 5-15. Programs are open to the community. This summer, we are pleased to provide fun and rewarding classes on both of our state-of-the-art campus locations: Orange County School of the Arts and California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley! Whether your child wants to try a new art form or build upon prior skills, our impressive course catalog features something for every student. Join us this summer for an arts experience unlike any other!
Dance for Kids
Additional Categories: Dance, Health & Wellness, Performing Arts/Theater & Music
Summer camp at Dance for Kids is a FUN filled adventure for dancers age 4-7 and 7-10! Camps run every week, Mon-Fri 10:30-3:00. Join us for one week, or take advantage of our multi-week discount saving up to $200! We offer different themes each week incorporating styles like ballet, jazz and hip hop, with music from your kids favorite musicals and pop stars! The week consists of dance technique, games, crafts and choreography that culminate in a showcase for families each Friday. Each dancer will receive a costume item or prop for their performance, and take it home as a souvenir from camp! Also, you have the option to add a fresh hot lunch delivery each day from CPK!
Designer Camp
Additional Categories: Fashion, Art, Multi-Activity
CAMP DESCRIPTION: Designer camp offers an engaging program for rising seventh through twelfth-grade students interested in a professional career in design. Hosted in the Pacific Design Center, this week-long day camp offers an immersive experience into the vast careers in the design industry. Students are given the rare opportunity to engage and learn through hands-on workshops, informative talks from working designers, and behind-the-scenes tours of studios and galleries. Throughout the week, students will work on a personal portfolio that they can continue to update even after camp. This portfolio will be presented to parents and the local design community at the end of the week. WORKSHOPS: Art Direction / Branding Beauty Merchandising Costume Design Design 101 Fashion Design Fashion Styling Interior Design Interior Styling Photography / Social Media Portfolio Development Trend Forecasting Visual Merchandising *subject to change
Ecole du Soleil Summer Camp
Additional Categories: Language, Academic & Education, Multi-Activity
The International School of Los Angeles’ Ecole du Soleil Summer Camp runs 5 weeks from Monday, June 17 through Friday, July 19, 2024 on the School’s Los Feliz campus. L’Ecole du Soleil offers preschool through 5th grade children a bustling daily schedule and a watchful counseling staff, with the objective of introducing children to French language and culture at an early age while they still have a linguistic openness to easily learn a second language. We provide a unique learning context in which your children will learn at their own pace in a fun, genuine, French summer camp environment with a range of diverse and engaging activities. French classes are taught by a group of highly experienced teachers. Previous exposure to French is not required.
Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp
Additional Categories: Multi-Activity, Outdoor Activity, Sports & Recreation
2024 DATES: June 10– August 23. Hours of camp: 9:00am-3:00pm. Extended Care: 3:30pm- 5:30pm Visit fitnessbythesea.com for more camp information! Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp, located in Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades, offers an experienced and spirited staff (average age 23), low camper to staff ratios (6:1) in an encouraging and nurturing environment for children ages 4.5-14. 100% SAFETY RECORD – For the past 25 years, Fitness by the Sea has been “The Safest Beach Camp” in the Los Angeles area. All of our camps cater to first-time campers and kids new to the ocean. No Prior ocean experience is required. Non- swimmers are welcome! SIGN UP BY THE WEEK – Register your child for any weeks you wish, with no minimum weeks. BUS TRANSPORTATION – Bus stops serving the communities in Mar Vista, Cheviot Hills, Westwood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey,
Got Game Camp
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Sports & Recreation, Multi-Activity
Get ready for an EPIC adventure this summer at Got Game Camp in LA! Dates: June 13th to August 9th Ages: 4-14 Hours: 9am-3:30pm (M-F) Extended Care: 8am-5pm Optional Friday Field Trips Early Bird, Multi-Week & Sibling Discounts Flexible Weekly Sign-Ups Join the most ACTION-PACKED camp in town! Got Game Summer Camp is not your average summer experience! Campers are sorted into age group divisions and each day, have the ability to choose their daily activities – from high-energy ACTIVE pursuits to mind-blowing CREATIVE endeavors! Don't miss out on the BEST summer ever! Register today at www.gotgamecamp.com. Got Questions? Reach out to us at admin@gotgamecamp.com or call 310-975-8524 ext. 1! Get ready to create unforgettable memories and make this an EPIC summer!
Kids Like Me
Additional Categories: Special Needs, Academic & Education, Multi-Activity
Specialized Day Camps for 6-17-year-olds with Autism and Other Special Needs! Kids Like Me’s camps return Summer of 2024! These camps are a safe and enriching environment for neurodiverse 6-17-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs 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.
LeXT–LEGO robotics and coding summer camp
Additional Categories: Science, Tech, Academic & Education
During this weekly summer camp, students will learn how to program the robot to move around and solve several daily challenges. Using Scratch block coding, students will also experiment with building and programming arms to collect, transport, lift, and deposit. This program will promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Click here for more information and to register for Summer Camp.
MandarinArts Studio Language Camp
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Language, Multi-Activity
Come join our incredibly fulfilling world of language learning and sign up for our immersion trilingual summer camp, where the Chinese and Spanish languages will be introduced or reinforced amidst lots of fun enrichment activities. Our trilingual camp is for kids 3-14 years old, with or without prior exposure to the Chinese language. We offer a fun-filled half-day of Chinese and Spanish lessons, music and dance activities, as well as creative craft projects. Each camp week is devoted to a theme that will be introduced and explored in the Mandarin and Spanish languages. Kids will be exposed to cultural activities and ideas to further enrich their minds. Camp is offered in 2 locations - 10 weeks in our Encino location and 4 weeks in our Agoura Hills location. Click on the link for the full description of each week's carefully
Ocean Explorers Camp: Liveaboard – Channel Islands National Park
Additional Categories: Sleep Away, Outdoor Activity, Academic & Education
Join our team of naturalists and ecologists for a five-day adventure at Channel Islands National Park. Explore the national park from a whole new perspective. Snorkeling expansive kelp reefs, swimming amongst sea lions, kayaking and swimming through some of the world’s largest sea caves, surfing sand dunes, fishing, studying topography, and ecology of the islands and three gourmet meals a day. Visiting Santa Cruz, San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara, and Anacapa Islands! Experiential learning at its finest! Taking place on a custom-built expedition vessel, this micro version of a semester at sea is the perfect ratio of adventure to learning, resulting in a respect and adoration for the marine environment that lasts a lifetime. Campers return with knowledge about island ecology, marine biology, geography, astronomy, resource conservation, and seamanship, all gained from their time aboard. CO-ED AGES 11-17 Youth Summer CIAMP -
Parker-Anderson Summer Camps!
Additional Categories: Multi-Activity, Art, Tech
At Parker-Anderson Summer Camps, we customize unique, full-service camp experiences for families that combine the fun and silliness of traditional summer camp with a huge variety of our signature enrichment classes and social interaction with friends. We have four locations this year! Woodlake Elementary in Woodland Hills, Rio Vista Elementary in North Hollywood, Crestview Prep Academy in La Canada, and Clairbourn School in San Gabriel. We encourage all students grades K-6th to sign up today at Parker-Anderson.org! Our programs include STEAM subjects, Arts, Sports, Fantasy, Cooking, Chess, and more!
Performing Arts Workshops
Additional Categories: Performing Arts/Theater & Music, Multi-Activity, Other
Past winner of Best Camp in L.A. Parent Magazine. Performing Arts Workshops’ award-winning camps include: Musical Theater, Actors Sizzle Reel, Stage FX Makeup, Top Pop Choir, Stand-Up Comedy, Poetry Slam, Guitar, Photography, and Debate! Our Musical Theater campers (ages 5-14) get to perform in: BARBIE DREAM MUSICAL, GREATEST SHOWMAN, MATILDA, or MARY POPPINS. PAW offers the ultimate “Arts” SPRING & SUMMER camp experience from rehearsal to performance with both one & two-week sessions to choose from. Summer sessions run 6/17 - 8/9. All a child needs is curiosity and a passion for performing, whether they are novices or seasoned thespians. Each session ends with a creative performance that is free and enjoyed by PAW families. With seven camp locations, we are local to families throughout LA, the Valley and beach cities. PAW teachers are nurturing, skilled instructors who bring out
Playbox Performing Arts Camp
Additional Categories: Performing Arts, Theater & Music, Dance, Art
Playbox camps provide an opportunity for young performers to try-out and develop their interest in all three performing arts skills (singing, dancing and acting) in a fun and creative space. Our young performers will learn songs from Disney movies & Broadway shows, get in the groove with some simple choreography and create some simple scenes to tie it all together. They will also have time to make props and costumes. This will all culminate in a presentation for family and friends on the last day of the camp.
Prime Time Sports Camp
Additional Categories: Sports & Recreation, Art, Multi-Activity
Who? Boys and Girls ages 4-14 What? Awesome Summer When? June 13 - August 9 ( 9 one-week sessions) Hours? 9AM - 4PM, Extended Care 8AM - 6PM Where? West LA, Santa Monica, Culver City Why? Because your kids deserve it! LESS TALK. MORE PLAY! It’s really that simple ... exceptional facilities, dedicated staff, low staffing ratios, sports and games, daily sports training, special events, theme days, tournaments, daily arts and crafts for our youngest campers…and that’s just Prime Time SPORTS. We also offer Prime Time PLUS, a multi-interest camp for the kid who wants it all. “What’s PLUS”, you ask? We take the best of Prime Time SPORTS and combine it with art, film production, robotics and STEM, cooking, theme weeks and more. How will you PRIME TIME this summer? SPORTS or PLUS? Both are offered at each location for
Sandy Days Kids Camp
Additional Categories: Outdoor Activity, Multi-Activity
For more than 15 years, Sandy Days Kids Camp has created memorable camp experiences for thousands of campers. From your first drop-off, you’ll know that Sandy Days is unlike any other camp. The morning PA system has hit music and fun facts, and our counselor hype crew keeps the energy going all day long. We have a huge variety of activities that campers can choose for themselves, in and out of the water. Campers take control of their own agenda, with all the freedom of camp, under our careful guidance. Our staff of child care pros oversees a curriculum that gives your kid independence, agency, and freedom within our structured, nurturing environment. Every week, we create a cohesive community of friends. We set out to help kids be the best person they can be. The spirit of our camp lasts
Science Camp at The Master’s University
Additional Categories: Science, Academic & Education, Religious
Grades 5-8 join Dr. Matt McLain for an exciting time exploring and experimenting in this day camp hosted at The Master's University in Santa Clarita. Camp Dates: Monday, July 15 - Thursday, July 18, 8:30-2:30, including lunch, snacks, pool time, t-shirt and cool gear, and all science materials! Camp activities include: Quigley Canyon Expedition: Hike through Quigley Canyon to see the riverbed, learn about rocks, minerals, rivers, plants, and animals, and obtain samples of moss or dirt for use later in the week. Giants!: Mark and exhibit the sizes of various extinct and living animals. Fossil Match: Campers explore and learn about paleontology by matching fossils to the correct creatures, uncovering ancient treasures, and discovering the wonders of the past. Curious Chemistry: Campers engage in an unforgettable learning journey of captivating chemistry demonstrations! Experience the magic of science firsthand and
Sewing Arts Lab
Additional Categories: Fashion, Art
Five week-long sessions of fabric fundamentals, machine safety and operation, beginning sewing skills progressing to complete project construction. Throw in some textile embellishment (printing, dyeing), sketching and 3D non-sewn projects for good measure. The program is fast-paced and attendees work on several projects throughout the week. Who it is for: Kids and teens, ages 10 and up, who have a curiosity about art, clothing, fashion, construction, and textiles. The daily schedule is 9 am – 3 pm June 17-21 June 24-28 July 1, 2 & 3 – Drop in any or all! July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 It is an opportunity to foster independence, technical knowledge, creativity, patience and community. With a strong focus on the early fundamentals of tools, equipment & materials, students will leave with a reference book of techniques, basic machine know-how, sketches and creative projects
Summer @ Otis College
Additional Categories: Art, Academic & Education
Summer is the best season at Otis College Extension. Make it unforgettable by registering your child or teen for a pre-college or youth program designed to cultivate and advance their art and design skills. Our Summer of Art and Summer Youth Camps encourage students to explore creatively, develop the principles of art and design, and boost their artistic self-expression. Taught by practicing artists who are also skilled educators, our classes empower young artists of all skill levels. Choose from courses geared toward children and adolescents interested in expanding their artistic boundaries. From classes in painting, animation, photography, drawing, and other disciplines, to portfolio preparation for college applications, our summer programs will support your child at all stages of their creative journey. Visit www.otis.edu or email us at extension@otis.edu for more information.
Summer at The Center
Additional Categories: Multi-Activity, Art, Sports & Recreation
This Summer at The Center, you can design your own day camp adventure to create the ultimate summer experience. Do you want to learn a new language, sink some hoops, brush up on math skills, design a robot, or dance your heart out? Whatever you choose, you can do it all at Camp Adventure this summer. Camp Adventure has it all - arts, science, inventions, athletics, drones, architecture, cooking, Minecraft, robotics, crafts, dance, drama, and so much more. And don't miss Camp SHAKE athletics camps: a fun and balanced sports program that prepares athletes with the physical and mental skills for performance and competition in a safe and supportive learning environment. Basketball and Sports & Games camps are available all summer long! One-week camps run June 17-August 16, 2024 at The Center for Early Education's campus in West Hollywood. Registration is
Summer@Stratford
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Multi-Activity, Tech
Summer@Stratford - This is the place where EPIC MOMENTS happen! We’ve designed the perfect camp for your child, complete with all the fun, enriching activities they love, and the important safety measures and flexible hours you expect. And with many options to choose from, campers will have endless, EPIC MOMENT experiences to keep them engaged and excited all summer long.
Sunrise Surf Academy
Additional Categories: Outdoor Activity, Sports & Recreation
With years of experience and a curriculum carefully crafted, we are proud to be the best surf school in Los Angeles. We pride ourselves in using Surfing as a tool to help us become more confident, independent, and appreciative. Personal growth, learning, inclusivity, and safety are the pillars in which our curriculum is crafted upon. At Sunrise your child will have a personalized surf experience. Kids get the attention they need to thrive while creating lifelong bonds with their peers. We believe Sunrise isn’t just simply a summer camp, rather it’s an outdoor classroom made to introspect and grow. Camp is for all ages ranging from 5-16 years old and always has a minimum 3:1 camper-instructor ratio. We have locations in Venice Beach and the Pacific Palisades and offer flexible booking. To learn more about our camp, please visit our
Super STAR Summer Camps
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Performing Arts/Theater & Music, Science
STAR Education Summer Camps-Internationally Acclaimed Camps STAR offers a wide variety of specialty summer camps designed to fit the needs and interests of individual campers. They'll explore and develop their creativity while interacting with their friends in a safe and supportive environment. We offer over 20 Summer Camps: SuperSTAR, Little Dippers: For ETK- Incoming Kinders, STAR Eco Station (Weekly Themes), Art Studio: Day at the Museum of Imagination, Wizard's Chess, Cooking Around the World, Move and Groove Dance, Engineering: Interstellar Inventors, Fashion Time Machine, GameSchool: Minecraft Mini Games, Idea Lab, Media Arts: Youtube Camp, RockSTAR: Music Education, Science: Detective Pika Pika Lab, Hoop Heroes: Basketball Dreams, Sports Soccer Super STARs, STAR Theatre Presents Matilda, Woodworking: DaVinci's Workshop! Weekly field trips included! Camp Hours: 9am - 3pm Extended Hours Available: 8am - 9am and 3pm - 6pm for an additional fee
TES Horse Camp
Additional Categories: Equestrian, Art, Sports & Recreation
Each morning campers enjoy 3 activities: horseback riding, learning horse care and a getting creative with a horse-themed craft. After lunch, campers feed treats to their favorite horses then have a blast playing games, decorating horses, making horse treats, doing scavenger hunts, loving water play Thursdays and so much more! We cap the week with a pizza party on Friday afternoon. Monday - Friday 9:00-3:00. Before and after care. Beautiful park setting at the world-famous Los Angeles Equestrian Center.
The Crow Comedy Kids Day Camp
Additional Categories: Comedy, Academic & Education, Performing Arts, Theater & Music
Whether your child is the next Kevin Hart or the future CEO of a Fortune 500 company, everyone benefits from learning stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy! The confidence they will develop from being up on that stage will take them anywhere! That future can start on our stage at The Crow, dubbed one of the best stand-up clubs in Los Angeles by the LA Times and voted Santa Monica’s Most Loved Live Entertainment space by the Santa Monica Daily Press. The Crow Comedy Kids Summer Day Camp is open for enrollment now with multiple one-week sessions. Scholarships are available!
UCLA Lab School Summer School
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Art, Multi-Activity
Your child can concoct a magic potion, go on a bear hunt through a redwood forest, compose and produce a musical masterpiece or explore the engineering design process. These are just some of the fun and exciting experiences the UCLA Lab School Summer School program offers. Taught by UCLA Lab School faculty and staff, our classes are designed to actively involve children in the learning process. They provide a boost in science, math, reading, writing, social studies, and art, all in the context of a nurturing, caring, and fun environment. Our campus adds to the enjoyment by offering a relaxing, natural setting, with play yards and even a Redwood Forest.
Webb Junior Scholars Summer Program
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Art, Science
Calling all junior scholars! Join us for a summer of discovery at Webb's Junior Scholars Program for rising 7th-, 8th- and 9th-graders. Immerse yourself in a world of endless possibilities through our boarding-only experience. Choose from five program tracks: Paleontology, Science and Engineering, Digital Arts, Medical Science, and Global Changemaker. Nestled at the foothills of the majestic San Gabriel Mountains, our campus provides the perfect backdrop for your journey of exploration and growth. Bask in the camaraderie of like-minded peers, challenge yourself academically, and let your passions soar in a safe and inspiring environment. Experience the magic of boarding school life while guided by our dedicated faculty and staff. Participate in afternoon and evening activities, from adrenaline-pumping sports to exciting outings. Embark on field trips to Southern California's most iconic destinations. At Webb, summer isn't just an escape—it's a vibrant
Westside School of Ballet
Additional Categories: Dance, Performing Arts/Theater & Music
Experience your children's favorite storybook characters brought to life through dance in Santa Monica's airy and spacious studios. Westside School of Ballet offers children’s themed camps and intensives for juniors, all designed to strengthen and nurture young dancers' technique and artistry, ensuring a memorable and enriching summer experience. Children aged 4-6 can enjoy daily dance classes, creative projects like designing miniature backdrops and costumes, and music explorations with weekly themes inspired by Frozen, Moana, and Aladdin & Jasmine. For ages 7-19, comprehensive Intensives & Workshops refine technique and broaden horizons in various dance styles, including Ballet, Jazz, and Modern. Advanced Workshops led by renowned guest teachers Darla Hoover, Indiana Woodward, and Zippora Karz provide unique insights and inspiration. Teens new to ballet, aged 11-18, can embark on their ballet journey with the Teen Workshop. Elevate your ballet experience this summer
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Additional Categories: Performing Arts/Theater & Music, Academic & Education, Outdoor Activity
Theatricum’s Summer Drama Camps seek to empower students with confidence; provide them opportunities to practice collaboration, creative and critical thinking in a positive, nurturing environment; and to introduce them to Shakespeare, theatre, and poetry, with the goal of inspiring a lifelong relationship with language, history, and art.
Woodward West
Additional Categories: Sports & Recreation, Sleep Away, Multi-Activity
For those who live action sports, a week at Woodward West is beyond anything they’ve ever imagined. With an over 50-year legacy of teaching athletes balance and agility, Woodward knows what it takes to learn and be the best in the sports kids love. That is why we’ve built the most innovative parks, with features and training tools trusted by the world’s premiere action sports athletes and accessible to kids looking to be immersed in their sports. Summer camp and weekend experiences are focused around programs in skateboarding, scooter riding, BMX biking, parkour, roller skating, and multi-sport, where younger campers can experience them all. Woodward instruction and parks are built for progression, while recreational activities guarantee campers never have a dull moment. There are also pro athletes and Olympians in attendance each week who mentor and inspire campers all week
Young Scholars Academy
Additional Categories: Academic & Education, Special Needs, Multi-Activity
Have a bright kiddo with unique interests who is struggling to make friends, feel good, or thrive? Young Scholars Academy is a holistic, strength-based enrichment school with Summer Camps for 5-18-year-old twice-exceptional, differently-wired, and gifted kiddos. Here, your child will live their best life, make like-minded friends, explore the unique content they crave, and grow under the loving care of world-class mentors who truly nurture them! YSA offers over 35 camps, including Executive Function, Minecraft, Anime, Songwriting, Film, Game Theory, Poetry, Debate, Pokemon, Dungeons & Dragons, Cryptography & Hacking, Anime, Philosophy, Theatre, WWI & WWII Weaponry, LEGO Engineers, Biology—> Astronomy Explorers, History Detectives, and more! Click here to learn more- https://youngscholarsacademy.org/summer-camps
