The best summer camps in Los Angeles, from city-based day camps to nature-focused and academic enrichment programs.
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
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
Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel & Altadena – Summer @ Stratford School lets kids (grades 1-5) dive into STEAM, arts, team-building, and outdoor adventures, while academic camps offer focused learning in math, robotics, and literature. June 2 – August 4, 2026. Read More
Various Locations – Each summer, USYVL hosts instructional volleyball camps for beginner, intermediate and advanced players, ages 7-15. Three-day camp schedule, three hours each day with individual instruction and a 8:1 player to coach ratio. Campers will improve overall game performance while developing meaningful friendships and teamwork skills. 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
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
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
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
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
LA & Orange County – Jr. Clippers Basketball Camp helps kids sharpen their skills, train with coaches, and score Clippers swag. Includes a ticket to a select LA Clippers home game. 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 Angeles – Zoo Camp lets kids (Pre-K to 4th grade) explore animals, nature, and conservation in an outdoor setting, while Zoo Camp Academy gives older campers (5th-8th grade) an immersive look at conservation and restoration. Zoo Camp: June 15 – July 31, 2026. Zoo Camp Academy: August 3-7, 2026. Read More
Manhattan Beach – Campers (ages 4-10) engage in ocean-themed games, activities and crafts. June 27 – August 7, 2026. Read More
LA & Orange County – Rock climbing camp at Sender One offers campers (ages 6-13) rope climbing, games, king swing, slackline, and Sender City. June 8 – August 14, 2026. Read More
Sylmar – Zoology camp features lots of exciting animal interactions and fun activities that give your child (ages 6-8 and 9-12) the opportunity to be a real zookeeper. June 15 – August 7, 2026. Read More
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