The best summer camps in Los Angeles, from city-based day camps to nature-focused and academic enrichment programs.
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 9 – August 8, 2025. 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
Santa Monica – Weekly themed Science Camp for kids (grades K-8) participate in hands-on experiments, activities, games, crafts, and animal discovery and exploration. June 27 – July 18. Read More
UCI, UCLA, Caltech – 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 8. 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 16 – August 1, 2025. Zoo Camp Academy: August 4-8, 2025. Read More
Pasadena – Junior Vets (ages 7-11) explore animal behavior and veterinary medicine. Junior Volunteers (ages 12-14) engage in animal care activities. June 16 – August 7, 2025. Read More
Manhattan Beach – Campers (ages 4-10) engage in ocean-themed games, activities and crafts. June 23 – August 8, 2025. Read More
Santa Ana & Los Angeles – Rock climbing camp at Sender One offers campers (ages 6-13) rope climbing, games, king swing, slackline, and Sender City. June 16 – August 15, 2025. Read More
Los Angeles- Children (ages 8-12) learn the skills they need to turn their wildest imaginings into robust items made from wood, plastic, metal, and fabric using hand and power tools. June 9 – August 29, 2025. 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 16 – August 8, 2025. Read More
Various Locations – Your local YMCA offers a variety of day, overnight, family, and specialty camps, including programs for special needs. Read More
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