Exciting day and overnight camps in Long Beach, OC, and LA for school-aged kids, featuring sports, arts, STEM, and outdoor activities.
Long Beach – Acting Out’s Summer Stock lets kids and teens (ages 7-17) explore improvisation, musical theater, scene study, and stage combat while building confidence and creativity. Each session ends with a live showcase for family and friends. June 15-19, July 13-17, and August 3-7, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Summer sailing camp for ages 6-15. ABYC is designed to introduce young kids to the exciting world of sailing through a mix of hands-on activities, games, and creative learning, June 15 – August 14. Read More
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
Costa Mesa – This summer, Arts & Learning Conservatory is transforming young performers (ages 4-18) into stars through an unforgettable lineup of high-quality, fully immersive performing arts camps led by experienced theatre professionals who know what it takes to bring stories to life on stage. Read More
Costa Mesa – South Coast Repertory’s Summer Acting Workshop lets kids and teens (grades 3-12) develop acting and storytelling skills while building confidence in a creative and supportive environment. July 13-24 or July 27 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Lakewood – Campers (ages 3-6) get hands-on farm animal and equestrian experience. Sessions include farm animal and horse care, gardening, arts and crafts, animal feeding and pony rides. Three-day sessions are held, June – August. Read More
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
Long Beach – Cal Heights Music’s summer camps let kids (ages 4-13) explore music through hands-on activities, instrument-making, and performances. From ukulele and percussion to pop songwriting, electronic beats, and world music, campers experience the joy of music in fun and creative ways. June 15 – August 15, 2026. Read More
Newport Beach – Camp James is a beloved Orange County tradition set along the scenic Back Bay, offering kids a summer packed with archery, go-karts, rock climbing, kayaking, and daily water activities. Ages 5-13, June 8 – August 14. 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
Big Bear- Campers enjoy exciting activities that promote teamwork, adventure, and growth, such as canoeing, fishing, archery, swimming and stargazing at the camp’s observatory. Three, one-week sessions, June 21 – July 10, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Chef Tech offers hands-on cooking and baking camps. Kids (ages 7-15) 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 15 – August 14. Read More
Downey – Columbia Memorial Space Center’s Space Summer Camps let kids (ages 6-12) explore STEM through hands-on activities like launching rockets, engineering sci-fi creations, and experimenting in the Makerspace. June 15 – July 31, 2026. 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 Boogie Camp (ages 5-10). June 3 – August 21, 2026. Read More
LA & Orange County – Spark curiosity at a summer camp where STEM learning meets classic camp fun. Kids (ages 5-11) explore 15 hands-on STEM activities each week, including make-and-take projects, creative challenges, games, and plenty of laughter. June 8 – August 14, 2026 Read More
Downey – Camp Downey for kids (ages 6-12) is packed with fun, friends, and adventure, featuring games, crafts, and weekly excursions. Specialty interest camps and Junior Counselor Program (ages 13-15) also available. June 8 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Los Angeles – Ecole du Soleil summer camp lets kids (Preschool – 5th Grade) learn French through immersive language lessons, games, music, and cultural activities in a fun, supportive setting. June 23 – July 25, 2025. Read More
Downey – Ellemercito Learning Community’s Summer Adventure Camp is a thoughtfully designed summer experience (grades 3-8) rooted in exploration, creativity, and meaningful learning. June 29 – August 21, 2026. Read More
Orange County – Adventure, discovery, and endless fun await at Fairmont Schools! Keep your kids and teens (preschool – high school) curious, challenged, and connected this summer with Fairmont’s award-winning summer programs—where learning meets excitement and every day brings a new adventure! June 8 – August 7, 2026. Read More
Irvine & San Juan Capistrano – Campers (ages 4-7) enjoy hands-on animal and farming education, animal interactions, arts and crafts, music, and a ton of fun. June 8 – July 17. Read More
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