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 – Wide variety of arts workshop options for ages 7 to adult that includesActing, Musical Theatre, Improv, Stage Makeup, Singing, Stage Combat, Photography, Visual Arts, Creative Writing and more. Read More
Long Beach – Campers (ages 7-17) celebrate creativity through a series of drama skills workshops and ensemble building. Areas of focus may include improvisation, scene study, monologue, voice over, song and dance, stage combat, and much more. At the end of the week, campers take to the stage and perform what they have learned and created! Two-day workshops also offered. Read More
Long Beach – Summer sailing camp for ages 8-18. Participants learn to rig their own sailboat, sail on their own, and eventually participate in a race. They also learn how weather, wind, and a sailboat work. June 19 – August 11. Read More
Aliso Viejo – Say Aye-Aye to Summer Camps in Aliso Viejo! It’s time to set sail for a summer adventure because the City of Aliso Viejo has curated the perfect summer camp offerings for youth ages 2-17. Read More
Costa Mesa, Laguna Hills and Yorba Linda – Fine art camps, offered in half-day options. Children (ages 4 and up) explore media, such as cartooning, clay, 3D perspective and beyond; while teens of all levels enjoy in-depth focus on figure drawing and portraiture, Anime fine points and much more. Read More
Costa Mesa – Build confidence and creativity for life with the Arts & Learning Conservatory’s Summer Theater and Music Camps. Camps include Moana, Mario, Encanto, The Lion King, Drumming for Kids, Band Camp, and more. Read More
Long Beach & Riverside – Students (ages 9-15) in Airman Camp design, build and fly model airplanes, fly simulators and R/C planes, hear from experts, and take field trips to airport resources. Flight opportunities can be added. June 26 – August 31. Read More
Costa Mesa – Kids and teens (grades 3-12) build confidence and self-esteem in a safe and welcoming setting. The fun-filled, two-week camps are designed for students new to SCR and introduce them to solving creative problems through inspiration and innovation! July 10-21 or July 24 – August 4. Read More
Lakewood – Campers (ages 3-7) get hands-on farming and equestrian experience by learning to properly care for farm animals and properly ride a pony. June 24 – August 4. Read More
Long Beach – MOLAA’s Summer Art & Culture Camps, for ages 6-15, are an extension of its art education programming that offers attendees a fun and creative outlet while learning about the elements and principles of art through hands-on art workshops, language arts, dance, and gallery discussions. Sessions include: STEAM Week, Community Week, and Artivism Week. Read More
Orange County – Campers (grades K-6) cover vast topics of biology, including insects, plants, humans, animals, microorganisms, genetics, and many more. Bionerds is honored to be chosen Best Science Camps in Orange County by many organizations for several years in a row, since 2015. Read More
Various Locations – Camp Galileo inspires kids (K – grade 8, and 9-10 grade through the counselor-in-training programs) to envision and create a better world through hands-on, STEAM-based projects that empower campers to bring their ideas to life. Kids share big ideas and even bigger summer fun as they cultivate curiosity, practice collaboration and build creative confidence. Read More
Irvine – Camp at the Merage JCC is all about fun and friendships. Through sports, arts, outdoor adventure, cooking and aquatics, campers (TK-11th grade & preschoolers) will build lifelong friendships, independence, and self-esteem. June 5 – August 18. Read More
Long Beach – Chef Tech offers hands-on cooking and baking camps. Kids (ages 6-14) 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 26 – August 25. Read More
Downey – Explore a variety of sciences with Space Summer Camp at Columbia Memorial Space Center. Week-long camps include fun STEM activities for ages 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12, June 19 – July 21. 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 8+) and Surf Class (ages 10+) available, June 5 – August 25. Read More
LA Area Mobile Camp – Creatiive Kiids Art Camps are 3-4 hour private, at-home camps designed for children to express themselves through mixed media art making and have fun in a judgment-free, exploratory environment. Read More
Santa Ana – Aspiring artists are invited to enroll in exciting, enriching CSArts Academy classes hosted by Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) and California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV). CSArts Academy allows students to explore their creativity and learn fundamental skills in visual arts, music, voice, dance, culinary arts, film and television, and much more! Read More
Downey – Weekly summer camps for ages 6-12 are offered June 12 – August 11. Camps include indoor and outdoor activities, field trips, games, shows, arts, sports and lots more. Specialty camps are also available. $150-154 per week. Read More
Long Beach • June – August – Join the Nature Center for fun and exploration! Children (ages 3-8) will experience nature through investigation, hands-on activities, games and crafts. Read More