The best summer camps in Los Angeles, from city-based day camps to nature-focused and academic enrichment programs.
Los Angeles Area – Brains & Motion offers one-of-a-kind summer camp experiences, where campers (grades K-8) engage in hands-on STEAM activities, outdoor adventures, and high-energy games designed to build teamwork and social-emotional skills. June 16 – August 1, 2025. Read More
Various Locations – Use code GALILEOKG40 for $40 off per week! Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Camp Galileo, filled with engaging K-8th STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun at 21 SoCal Locations! Read More
Sleepaway – Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times offers kids (ages 9-18) affected by cancer and their siblings a free, five-night sleepaway camp filled with fun, friendship, and hope. Sessions run June 28 – August 2. Read More
Santa Ana & Duarte – 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 9 – August 1, 2025. 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
Southern California – Pedalheads Bike is a learn-to-ride bike program for kids (ages 2-12) best known for helping kids get off training wheels and safely riding on the road. Read More
Carson – Kds (grades K–8) build basketball fundamentals in a safe, positive setting focused on skill development and confidence. 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 3 – August , 2025. 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
Santa Monica – Westside School of Ballet’s Children’s Summer Camp lets kids (ages 4-7) dance, design, and explore music through themed weeks inspired by Rapunzel, Moana, Frozen, and more. June 16 – August 15, 2025. Read More
San Pedro – Campers (1st-8th grade) will get in-depth tours of various ship compartments and participate in fun STEM activities centered around the scientific and engineering concepts needed to successfully construct, operate, and maintain a battleship. June 23 – August 8. Read More
Various Locations – Youth programs offered during school breaks. Some clubs offer day camps, in full-day or half-day sessions. 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 17 – August 9. 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 – August. Read More
Los Angeles – Campers aka demigods (entering 2nd-5th grades) learn sword-training, armor forging, myth-crafting, storytelling, and more. June 23 – August 1. Read More
Various Locations – Camp Kesem is a free, week-long overnight summer camp experience designed for children (ages 6-18) who are impacted by a parent’s cancer. 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
Various Locations – Curious kids (ages 5-11) participate in STEM learning through science-based activities, games, and rallies. 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 9 – August 8, 2025. Read More
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