Creative summer camps in Long Beach, OC, and LA offering painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography for kids who love to express themselves.
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
Irvine – Pacific Symphony’s arts-X-press gives young artists (grades 6-8) a six-day residential arts experience filled with workshops, performances, and creative exploration in a supportive community. July 6-11 & 13-18, 2025. 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
Fullerton – The Muckenthaler’s Multi-Arts Summer Camp lets kids (ages 6-12) explore ceramics, painting, photography, animation, dance, and theater through hands-on projects. Each week features a new theme, keeping creativity flowing all summer long. June 1 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – MOLAA’s Summer Art & Culture Camp lets kids (ages 6-13) explore Latin American art, music, and culture through hands-on workshops and performances. Campers dive into STEAM projects, community storytelling, and art for activism, with each session ending in a student exhibition. July 6-24, 2026. Read More
Santa Ana – CSArts Academy offers kids and teens (ages 5-15) the chance to explore music, dance, visual arts, film, culinary arts, and more through hands-on summer classes. Programs include One-Week Intensives and Four-Week Arts Camps taught by expert educators. June 6-31, 2026. Read More
Los Alamitos – Sewing Lab’s Summer Sewing Camps teach kids and teens (ages 8-18) how to create fun, stylish projects while learning real sewing skills. With small class sizes and beginner-friendly lessons, campers can stitch up everything from pajama pants to beach bags. June 15 – August 18, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Westerly School’s summer camps let kids (PreK-8th grade) explore global cultures, STEM, creative arts, and sports through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. July 6 – August 14, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Campers (ages 6-18) engage in physical activities (soccer, climbing, basketball, and more!) and academic enrichment (STEM, Art, reading, health and wellness, and more!) that fosters leadership skills and builds self-confidence in a positive and uplifting environment. June 15 – August 14, 2026. 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
Orange – Music & Arts Camp (ages 3-13) where children will learn to sing, perform comedic improv, play rock band instruments and do art projects. June 15 – August 21, 2026. Read More
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