Find the perfect summer camp in Southern California for kids and teens. From art, dance, and theater to sports, STEM, and sleepaway camps — there's a camp for every interest!
Long Beach – All-sports camp for boys and girls ages 5-13, includes instruction in a variety of sports, such as archery, basketball, gymnastics, bowling, soccer, softball, hockey, tennis, golf, volleyball, dance, physical fitness, track & field, and swim lessons. June 20 – July 15 and July 18 – August 12, Monday – Friday, 1-5 p.m. 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 more. At the end of the week, campers take the stage to perform what they have learned and created! June 20-24, July 11-15 and August 8-12. Read More
Orange County – Find your child’s best summer adventure at the Y! This summer, travel through history and create the future with Adventures in Time Travel Summer Day Camps or pack your bags for a week of fun with YMCA Overnight Camps at Camp Elk or Camp Oakes! A variety of specialty camps are also offered, including Esports Camp for the gamer in the family. 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 20 – August 12. Read More
Aliso Viejo – Wrangle Up Some Fun with the City of Aliso Viejo Summer Camps! Get ready for a wild ride because they have curated the perfect summer camp offerings for youth, ages 3-17. Your child will be moving, creating, performing, and discovering all summer long in over 180 camp options. 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. The program features songs from the newest musicals and innovative instrumental instruction! Camps include Hamilton, Encanto, Musical Theater Revue, Annie and more. Read More
Long Beach – 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 Opportunity can be added and Pilot Camp is also available. June 20 – August 18. Read More
Costa Mesa – Kids and teens (3rd-12th grades) build confidence and self-esteem in a safe and welcoming setting. Fun-filled, two-week camps are designed for students new to SCR and introduce them to solving creative problems through inspiration and innovation! July 12-24 or July 26-August 7. Read More
Long Beach – Kids (ages 4 and up) are invited to join Bay Shore Church for a fun-filled week that includes vocal choir, handbells/chimes, dance, visual arts and crafts, games, special activities, Bible story time, and more as you learn more about our Creator who loves us and everyone in this Great Big Beautiful World. 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
Irvine – Two-week creative writing camp where students (entering 3rd-8th grade) develop their writing skills and create their own fictional stories. Read More
Irvine – Camp at the Merage JCC is all about fun and friendships. Through sports, arts, outdoor adventure, cooking and aquatics, your camper will build lifelong friendships, independence, and self-esteem. Sessions for preschoolers and TK-11th grade are held June 6 – August 19. Read More
Orange County – Camp Discovery is Discovery Cube’s popular summer STEM camp designed for kids in grades K-5. Educators inspire campers with illuminating, hands-on science education including playful experiments, though-provoking science challenges, and group projects that foster confidence and leadership skills. Read More
Long Beach – Since 1960, Camp Komaroff at Alpert JCC has helped children (TK-5th Grade)foster meaningful relationships, uncover hidden talents, and develop independence and new skills. Activities include sports in the gym, swimming, arts and crafts, nature projects, STEM activities, cooking, and much more! June 27 – August 22. Read More
Long Beach – ALMOST SOLD OUT – 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. New this year, is Cake Baking & Decorating for Tweens (ages 10-16). June 20 – August 26. Read More
Costa Mesa – Six weeks of summer camp for kids (grades K-6). Paint a new ceramic piece everyday, along with treasure hunts, mystery eggs, scavenger hunts, and secret surprises! Explore fun themes each week like Star Wars, African Safari, Myths and Legends, and more. 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. Read More
SOLD OUT – Huntington Beach – Corky Carroll’s Surf School has provided a fun surfing experience for over 25 years. Campers (ages 4 and up) learn ocean safety and surfing fundamentals. Experienced teens (ages 10 and up) can surf with friends in a supervised setting. Pick the camp that’s right for your family and watch your kid’s surfing evolve from beginner to ripper. June 6 – August 26. Read More
Downey – Weekly summer camps for ages 6-14 are offered June 6 – August 12, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sessions include field trips, arts and crafts, games, special shows, and more! Specialty Camps are also available for ages 5-12, including Harry Potter, Lego Masters, Dinosaurs, Anime and Cooking. Read More
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