Affordable summer camps in Long Beach, OC, and LA with engaging activities that won’t break the bank. These camps come out to be under $200 per week!
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
Lakewood – MVP Day Camp for kids (ages 6-12) features weekly themed activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor sports, indoor games, and a field trip to a theme park or local attraction. With a 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio and extended care options, campers stay engaged in a fun and supervised environment. June 8 – August 21, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Long Beach Boot Camp’s Outdoor Fun Summer Camp lets kids (ages 4-7) stay active with games, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, and yoga in a flexible outdoor program. June 24 – July 3 and July 27-31. Read More
Long Beach – Long Beach Parks offers Summer Day Camps, Aquatics Beach Camps, and Nature Discovery Camps filled with games, swimming, kayaking, and hands-on exploration. Ages 3–12, June 15 – August 21, 2026. Read More
Huntington Beach – Rock by the Sea is a week-long summer music camp for high schoolers featuring instrument and vocal lessons, songwriting, recording basics, performance coaching, and a closing concert where campers open for a local band. June 22–26, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Unique STEM combo camp weeks for grades 1-5. Camps include Early Engineers (June 22- July 16), Rad Robotics (July 6-9), and Tech Girls (July 27-31). Read More
Long Beach – Sports camp for youth (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 15 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Greater Long Beach Area- Aqualand offers four summer programs where kids can enjoy summer on the water including Boogie Wonderland (ages 4-8), Bay Camp (ages 6-10), Ocean Prep (ages 6-12), and Surf Camp (ages 8 and up). June – August. 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
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
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
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
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
La Mirada – Camp Tiny Tots (ages 3.5-5) includes water play, arts and crafts, STEM activities and more. Neff Sumer Day Camp (ages 6-12) Campers participate in outdoor games, activities, crafts, sports, and water play. One fun excursion is included in the weekly fee. June 8 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Los Alamitos – Campers (ages 5-10) enjoy weekly themes and excursions to local attractions. June 8 – August 21, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Students (grades 1-12) will enjoy three weeks of music, dance, singing, and acting from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. July 7-23, 2026 Read More
Anaheim – O.A.K.S. Day Camp (ages 5-12) offers art and nature activities. Wilderness Survival Camp (ages 12-15) teaches teens to build shelters and learn basic first aid skills. June 15 – August 14, 2026. Read More
Seal Beach – Over 45 summer camps from arts, science, sports to all kinds of special interests. Read More
Long Beach – The Big & Spectacular Variety Show Dance Camp offers campers (5 and up) a variety of themed dances to chose from. June 16 – July 3, 2026 Read More
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