Unique day camps in Long Beach, OC, and LA for kids interested in cooking, fashion, sewing, and other niche activities.
Long Beach – Get ready for a Summer of Adventure! The Los Altos Family YMCA offers exciting summer camps for grades K–8, including Traditional Camp, All-In-Adventure Camp, and Specialty Camp. Each week, campers take part in fun-filled activities that encourage creativity and personal growth. With weekly field trips or campus events, every day brings a new adventure! Read More
Long Beach – MOLAA’s Summer Art & Culture Camp lets kids (ages 6-13) explore Latin American art, music, and culture through hands-on workshops and performances. Campers dive into STEAM projects, community storytelling, and art for activism, with each session ending in a student exhibition. July 7-25, 2025. Read More
Long Beach – My Gym activates the fun every single day. Children participate in energizing games, exciting relays, arts and crafts, music and so much more. Each camp program is uniquely designed to keep your children (3 years 4 months – 12 years old) moving and active. Drop-off program, pay-by-the-day options, and multi-day discounts offered. June 17 – August 22. 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 2 – August 15, 2025. Read More
Orange – From singing superheroes and dancing wizards to backstage crafting and mini performances- Platinum Performing Arts has a show stopping summer season! Each weekly camp focuses on a specific age group and theme so you can find the perfect fit for your performer. Let your little star shine this summer at Platinum! June 16 – August 8, 2025. Read More
Los Alamitos – Sewing Lab’s Summer Sewing Camps teach kids and teens (ages 8-18) how to create fun, stylish projects while learning real sewing skills. With small class sizes and beginner-friendly lessons, campers can stitch up everything from pajama pants to beach bags. June 16 – August 15, 2025. Read More
Various SoCal Locations – Skatedogs Summer Camp is the perfect place for kids (ages 5-13) to learn new tricks, make friends, and build confidence on a skateboard. With expert instruction, fun games, and a private skatepark filled with ramps and rails, skaters of all levels can ride, play, and progress at their own pace. June – August. 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 – Kids (ages 7-17) of all ability levels will absolutely love their one-of-a-kind Junior Summer Tennis Camps! From the amazing on-court games and drills, to hit for prizes, training to music hour, and creative ball decorating contests, they have it all! Week-long camps are held all summer long at locations in Arcadia, Brea, Corona, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, and Yorba Linda. Read More
Anaheim – Looking for something amazing to offer your kids (ages 5-15) over break? Send them to Ultimate Ninjas camp where they’ll learn how to tackle obstacles like a true Ninjas Warrior, just like on TV! June 2 – August 22, 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
Costa Mesa – Give your child the opportunity to develop valuable, real-world skills in a fun, hands-on environment. Students (ages 10-16) explore both traditional hand tools and modern power tools while creating projects they can proudly showcase at home. May 5 – August 22, 2025 Read More
Long Beach – Westerly School’s summer camps let kids (PreK-8th grade) explore global cultures, STEM, creative arts, and sports through hands-on, inquiry-based learning. July 7 – August 17, 2025. 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
Orange County – YMCA of OC summer camps offer something for everyone! Kids and teens (K-8) can enjoy sports, STEAM activities, and field trips at Day Camps, while campers explore unique interests in Specialty Camps. Teen Camps (grades 6-9) provide social time and active fun, and Sleepaway Camps (ages 8-17) offer outdoor adventures like hiking and canoeing 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
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
Yorba Linda – Main Camp (K-8th grade) offers games, performing and creative arts, on-campus splash pad, and more. Specialty camps also offered. June 18 – August 24. 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
Long Beach – Campers (grades K-10) can spend their day at the J with swimming, games, crafts, cooking, computers, science, and service projects. Specialty track options also offered. June 22 – August 22. Read More
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