Unique day camps in Long Beach, OC, and LA for kids interested in cooking, fashion, sewing, and other niche activities.
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 6 – August 14, 2026. Read More
Santa Monica – Your children’s favorite storybook and film characters are brought to life through dance and design. Characters, Moana, Cinderella, Tinkerbell, K-Pop Demon Hunters and more, leap off the page and the screen as your child leaps into the studio to create their own tale! Eight, weekly day camps, June 15 – July 31. Read More
Irvine – One-week summer camp for youth (ages 6-12) at Wild Rivers Waterpark. Campers learn lifesaving skills, plus get to go on some of the park’s waterslides. June 15 – August 10, 2026. 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
Long Beach – Campers (grades TK-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 21, 2026. Read More
Long Beach – Summer camp for children with and without disabilities, ages 5-17. Camp activities include motor skills, health-related physical fitness, dance, cooperative games, adapted sports and aquatics, taught by CSULB Adapted Physical Education students. June 15 – July 10, 2026. Read More
Chino – Campers (ages 8-16) work with actual pilots to fly in a real aircraft, plus activities including airport tour, crafts, simulator experience, and more. June 1 – August 2, 2026. Read More
Newport Beach – Newport Sea Base offers a variety of summer programs and classes for kids and teens (ages 5-17) from bay and ocean fishing, sailing, rowing, kayaking to woodworking, oceanography, and engineering. June 8 – August 14, 2026. Read More
Mission Viejo – Private Islamic school summer camp for children (ages 18mos – 10) features indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, music, karate, reptile shows, sports, and more. June 8 – July 17, 2026. Read More
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