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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San Pedro – Ocean science summer classes are held onsite at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Sessions include Tales Between Tides (ages 3-5), Galloping Snails (grade 1-2), Crab Shells (grade 3-4), and Ichthyology (grade 5-6). June 10 – August 15. Read More
Los Angeles – Students (Pre-K – 8th grade) can choose from over 25 weeklong camps ranging from topics like chemistry, earth science, space science and more. June 15 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Orange County – Campers (K-5) participate in hands-on science education including playful experiments, thought-provoking science challenges, and group projects that foster confidence and leadership skills. Week long sessions. June 22 – July 31, 2026. Read More
Long Beach & San Bernardino Mountains – Camp Fire offers two camps: Camp Coyote (Pre-K-8). Camp Reid Overnight Camp (grade 2-10). June 15 – August 13, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Campers (grades TK-10) can spend their day at the J with swimming, games, crafts, cooking, computers, science, and service projects. Specialty track options also offered. June 22 – August 21, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Summer camp for children with and without disabilities, ages 5-17. Camp activities include motor skills, health-related physical fitness, dance, cooperative games, adapted sports and aquatics, taught by CSULB Adapted Physical Education students. June 15 – July 10, 2026. Read More
Laguna Beach – A unique experience where campers (ages 8-11) learn how the animal care team rehabilitates their seal and sea lion patients through a series of mock-activities including weighing fish, preparing fish smoothies, and cleaning pens. June 8 – July 27, 2026. Read More
Los Angeles & Orange County – Challenger Sports offers soccer camps for athletes (ages 2-14). Rooted in British training methodology, these camps introduce international training tactics to campers across the U.S. Read More
Long Beach – Young artists (ages 6-12) learn various pottery making techniques from pinching pots and hand-building to working on a real potter’s wheel. June 23- August 22, 2026. Read More
Costa Mesa – Camp Mini Explorers (ages 3-5, June 9 – July 19), Camp Costa Mesa (entering 1st-6th grade, June 9 – August 8), Free SMART Camp (entering 4th-8th grade, June 10-27), and Teen Camp (entering 7th-10th grade). Read More
Cypress – Weekly camps and summer parks program for ages 5-12. Themed weeks include crafts, games and more. June 8 – July 31, 2026. Read More
Chino – Campers (ages 8-16) work with actual pilots to fly in a real aircraft, plus activities including airport tour, crafts, simulator experience, and more. June 1 – August 2, 2026. Read More
Newport Beach – Campers (ages 4-13) spend time outside observing nature. Science concepts are introduced through crafts, games, and nature activities. June 15 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Moorpark – Young farmers (ages 5-11) interact with farm animals and bring home fruit and vegetables picked from the fields. Activities also include educational crafts, farm games, and Open Barn. June 8 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Santa Clarita – Campers (ages 5-11) learn to ride and care for horses, milk goats, gather eggs, pet farm animals, grow food, create arts and crafts, and play games. Counselor in Training (ages 12-16) and Mini Camp (ages 2-5) also available. June 1 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Various Locations – Girl Scouts summer camps are open to all—you don’t have to be a Girl Scout to join. A variety of camps offered across Long Beach, Alamitos Bay, and more. Read More
Huntington Beach – A fun-filled week for campers (ages 6-12), each with an exciting theme, crafts, games, and excursions. June 15 – August 21, 2026 Read More
UCI, UCLA, Caltech, UCSD – Campers (ages 7-17) experience hands-on STEM activities including coding, game development, robotics, and design on a college campus. June – August. Read More
Huntington Beach – Campers (ages 6-12) will experience themed daily activities that are science and nature based, daily nature journaling, and take-home craft. There are leadership opportunities for campers ages 13-17. July 6 – July 31, 2026. Extended camp hours available. Read More
Irvine – The City of Irvine offers hundreds of summer camps for kids (ages 4-17). From cooking, crafts, dance, music, educational, sports, recreational—there’s something for everyone. Programs run from June – August. Read More
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