Find awesome summer camps in Long Beach, LA and Orange County! Summer camps are one of the best ways to keep kids learning outside of school. From art to science, acting to cooking — there’s a camp for every kid with every interest. Check back regularly, we’re adding new camps daily!
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Long Beach – Acting Out’s Summer Stock lets kids and teens (ages 7-17) explore improvisation, musical theater, scene study, and stage combat while building confidence and creativity. Each session ends with a live showcase for family and friends. June 15-19, July 13-17, and August 3-7, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Summer sailing camp for ages 6-15. ABYC is designed to introduce young kids to the exciting world of sailing through a mix of hands-on activities, games, and creative learning, June 15 – August 14. Read More
Costa Mesa, Laguna Hills and Yorba Linda – Art Steps offers young artists (ages 4-18) a hands-on summer of drawing, painting, and sculpting, with workshops in anime, cartooning, art history, figure drawing, and more. Read More
Costa Mesa – This summer, Arts & Learning Conservatory is transforming young performers (ages 4-18) into stars through an unforgettable lineup of high-quality, fully immersive performing arts camps led by experienced theatre professionals who know what it takes to bring stories to life on stage. Read More
Costa Mesa – South Coast Repertory’s Summer Acting Workshop lets kids and teens (grades 3-12) develop acting and storytelling skills while building confidence in a creative and supportive environment. July 13-24 or July 27 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Lakewood – Campers (ages 3-6) get hands-on farm animal and equestrian experience. Sessions include farm animal and horse care, gardening, arts and crafts, animal feeding and pony rides. Three-day sessions are held, June – August. Read More
Orange County – Bionerds summer camps let kids (grades K-5) explore biology and science through hands-on experiments and live specimens. Campers dive into topics like insects, plants, animals, microorganisms, and genetics, fostering curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Read More
Long Beach – Cal Heights Music’s summer camps let kids (ages 4-13) explore music through hands-on activities, instrument-making, and performances. From ukulele and percussion to pop songwriting, electronic beats, and world music, campers experience the joy of music in fun and creative ways. June 15 – August 15, 2026. Read More
Newport Beach – Camp James is a beloved Orange County tradition set along the scenic Back Bay, offering kids a summer packed with archery, go-karts, rock climbing, kayaking, and daily water activities. Ages 5-13, June 8 – August 14. Read More
Newport Beach – Camp Newport offers kids (ages vary) the chance to surf, sail, play sports, explore STEM, and get creative with hundreds of full and half-day summer camps. June 1 – August 21, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Chef Tech offers hands-on cooking and baking camps. Kids (ages 7-15) train with real chefs, learn to chop, slice, and dice, mise en place (setting up), clean as they go, and eat the fantastic dishes they have prepared. June 15 – August 14. Read More
Downey – Columbia Memorial Space Center’s Space Summer Camps let kids (ages 6-12) explore STEM through hands-on activities like launching rockets, engineering sci-fi creations, and experimenting in the Makerspace. June 15 – July 31, 2026. Read More
Huntington Beach – Campers learn ocean safety and surfing fundamentals in a fun, group setting. Wetsuits and surfboards are provided, plus everyone receives a free t-shirt. Junior Camp (ages 5+), Surf Camp (ages 5+) and Boogie Camp (ages 5-10). June 3 – August 21, 2026. Read More
LA & Orange County – Spark curiosity at a summer camp where STEM learning meets classic camp fun. Kids (ages 5-11) explore 15 hands-on STEM activities each week, including make-and-take projects, creative challenges, games, and plenty of laughter. June 8 – August 14, 2026 Read More
Downey – Camp Downey for kids (ages 6-12) is packed with fun, friends, and adventure, featuring games, crafts, and weekly excursions. Specialty interest camps and Junior Counselor Program (ages 13-15) also available. June 8 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Los Angeles – Ecole du Soleil summer camp lets kids (Preschool – 5th Grade) learn French through immersive language lessons, games, music, and cultural activities in a fun, supportive setting. June 23 – July 25, 2025. Read More
Downey – Ellemercito Learning Community’s Summer Adventure Camp is a thoughtfully designed summer experience (grades 3-8) rooted in exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning. June 29 – August 21, 2026. Read More
Orange County – Adventure, discovery, and endless fun await at Fairmont Schools! Keep your kids and teens (preschool – high school) curious, challenged, and connected this summer with Fairmont’s award-winning summer programs—where learning meets excitement and every day brings a new adventure! June 8 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Irvine & San Juan Capistrano – Campers (ages 4-7) enjoy hands-on animal and farming education, animal interactions, arts and crafts, music, and a ton of fun. June 8 – July 17. Read More
Cerritos – Campers (ages 7 and up) learn the basics of English horseback riding and horse care in a fun and hands-on environment. June – July. Read More
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