Camp Half-Blood
March 8, 2023
Los Angeles – Campers (aka demigods) entering 2nd-5th grades learn sword-training, armor forging, myth-crafting, storytelling, and more. June 20 – August 11. Read More
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Camp Heritage Oak
March 8, 2023
Academic Camps All Camps Specialty Camps
Yorba Linda – Main Camp (K-8th grade) offers games, performing and creative arts, on-campus splash pad, and more. Specialty camps also offered. June 19 – August 25. Read More
Camp Komaroff at the Alpert JCC
March 8, 2023
Long Beach – Campers (ages 5-12) can spend their day at the J with swimming, games, crafts, cooking, computers, science, and service projects. Specialty track options also offered. June 26 – August 25. Read More
Camp Lakers
March 8, 2023
Garden Grove – Campers (ages 8-17) participate in drill stations, games, league play, playoffs and awarded skill contests. July 17-28. Read More
Camp Pinniped – Pacific Marine Mammal Center
March 8, 2023
Laguna Beach – A unique experience where campers (ages 8-12) learn how the animal care team rehabilitates their seal and sea lion patients through a series of mock-activities including weighing fish, preparing fish smoothies, and cleaning pens. July 3 – August 11. Read More
Camp Wild Rivers – Junior Lifeguards
March 8, 2023
All Camps Beach & Aquatic Camps
Irvine – One-week summer camp for youth (ages 6-13) at Wild Rivers Waterpark. Campers learn lifesaving skills, plus get to go on some of the park’s waterslides. June 5 – August 18. Read More
Candeeland
June 26, 2023
Downey & Santa Ana – Indoor play space featuring a soft playtime paradise with age appropriate components and the variety of adventures toddlers and kids love. Read More
Cayton Children’s Museum
August 14, 2023
Santa Monica – Explore discovery-based exhibits from a real-life helicopter to a miniature marketplace to reactive VR. There are art studios, community spaces, and a state-of-the-art theatre. Read More
Cayton Children’s Museum – Camp Cayton
March 8, 2023
Santa Monica – Campers (ages 4-8) enjoy a full-day camp experience with themed art lessons, creative activities, and free museum play. July 10 – August 18. Read More
Centennial Farm
July 27, 2023
Animal Encounters & Zoos Farms
Costa Mesa – A three-acre working farm at OC Fair & Event Center, Centennial Farm is home to fruit and vegetable gardens, livestock, and the Millennium Barn. Group tours are available ,as well as year-round daily hours so the public can visit the farm. Admission is free. Read More
Challenger Sports Soccer Camps
March 13, 2023
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
Chance Theater – Free Summer Theater Camps
March 9, 2023
All Camps Performance Camps Specialty Camps
Anaheim – Chance Theater offers two summer programs that are entirely free. Teens Speak Up for teens (7th-12th grade) learn about acting, writing, directing, designing, and improv, then perform for a live audience. June 19 – July 30. Spectrum Speak Up for teens on the autism spectrum. June 12 – July 23. Read More
Child Creativity Lab STEAM Camps
March 16, 2023
All Camps Art Camps Specialty Camps STEM Camps
Irvine – Instructors guide students (1st – 6th grade) to reuse, renew, and re-imagine as they learn to problem-solve and look at materials in a whole new way. July 31 – August 11. Read More
Children’s Museum at La Habra
August 31, 2023
La Habra – Explore 7 galleries and dozens of hands-on exhibits, plus an outdoor dinosaur garden and historic 1942 caboose. Galleries include STEAM Lab, Train Station Gallery, Carousel Room, Science Station, Kids on Stage, Centennial Farm, and Family Art Center. Read More
Chuck E. Cheese
July 24, 2023
Various Locations – Arcade games, alley bowling, air hockey, basketball, console games, racing simulators, high-tech video and touchscreen games, and games with prizes, plus pizza! Sensory Sensitive Sundays available for children with special needs. Read More
Clay on First Pottery Camp
March 8, 2023
Long Beach – Learn various pottery making techniques from pinching pots and hand-building to working on a real potter’s wheel. June 26 – August 18. Read More
Costa Mesa Parks and Community Services Summer Camps
May 9, 2023
All Camps City Recreation Camps
Costa Mesa – Camp Mini Explorers (ages 3-5, June 12 – July 21), Camp Costa Mesa (entering 1st-6th grade, June 12 – August 11), Free SMART Camp (entering 4th-8th grade, June 12-29), and Teen Camp (entering 7th-10th grade, June 12 – August 11). Read More
Counseling & Services
May 10, 2023
Counseling services and resources for kids and families in need of support. Read More
Cypress Recreation & Community Services Summer Camps
March 8, 2023
All Camps City Recreation Camps
Cypress – Weekly camps and summer parks program for ages 5-12. Themed weeks include crafts, games and more. June – August. Read More
Dave & Buster’s
March 15, 2023
Various Locations – Arcade games, billiards, bowling, virtual reality games, and a full restaurant. Party packages available. Read More
Descanso Gardens
August 29, 2023
La Cañada Flintridge – A 150-acre urban retreat featuring nine different garden areas, including a five-acre Rose Garden, Japanese Garden with koi-filled stream, an Ancient Forest with plants from the days of dinosaurs, and more. Read More
Designer Camp
March 13, 2023
Newport Beach & West Hollywood – Young creatives (ages 11-17) receive hands-on instruction from design industry professionals, visit showrooms, retail stores, design houses and businesses that are shaping the design industry. Read More
Destination Science Summer Camps
February 28, 2023
Various Locations – Curious kids (ages 5-11) participate in STEM learning through science-based activities, games, and rallies. Read More
Dirtbags Summer Youth Baseball Camp
May 9, 2023
Long Beach- Campers (1st-8th grade) participate in a variety of basic to intermediate offensive/defensive drills, baserunning, competitions, and games. Read More
Discovery Cube Orange County & Los Angeles
August 17, 2023
Children's Museums Science & Space Centers
Santa Ana & Los Angeles – The Discovery Cube is filled with hands-on science exhibits and STEM activities in themed areas such as, Boeing Rocket Lab, Science of Hockey, Eco Challenge, Inspector Training Course, Healthy Kitchen, Aerial Helicopter Tours and lots more. Read More
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure
May 2, 2023
Anaheim – Magic Happens Parade, Wondrous Journeys Nighttime Spectacular, World of Color – One, and Mickey’s ToonTown make a comeback! Read More
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
July 31, 2023
Rancho Dominguez – Learn about early California history, as it relates to the Dominguez family, homestead adobe, and the Rancho San Pedro, the first Spanish land grant in California. Enjoy guided tours of the Adobe museum and 17 acres of lush gardens and green space. Special events are held throughout the year, including historical reenactments. Read More
DropZone Waterpark
May 23, 2023
Perris | May 27 – September 4, 2023 – DropZone Waterpark features 2 velocity slides, 2 mat racers, sand volleyball courts, lazy river, FlowRider surf machine, activity play structure, ground geysers, and a 50-meter competition pool. Read More
Drum Barracks Civil War Museum
September 26, 2023
Wilmington – The Drum Barracks served as the main staging, training, and supply base for the Union Army and military operation in the Southwest. Visitors can tour the courtyard, parlor, armory, barracks room and more. Public tours are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. All visitors must accompany a guided tour. Read More
Dubois Aviation Camp
March 8, 2023
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. Read More
Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
August 29, 2023
Long Beach- A Japanese garden on the campus of California State University, Long Beach where you can feed koi fish from the moon bridge or visit the Zen Garden and teahouse. Read More
El Dorado Frontier
August 11, 2023
Long Beach – Located inside El Dorado Park, take a mile-and-a-half train ride on a vintage locomotive, plus enjoy panning for treasure, riding a hand car mining buggy, or taking a spin on the Crystal Corral Carousel. Read More
ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary
August 29, 2023
Silverado – ENC Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is a 12-acre sanctuary with a natural history museum, trails, and a bird observation deck. Read More
Environmental Nature Center
August 29, 2023
Newport Beach – The center features 15 native California ecosystems, a Nature Museum, seasonal butterfly habitat, Mini and Little Naturalist programs, after-school and vacation-break camps, plus a Nature Preschool, Scout and homeschool programs and “bearthday” parties. Read More
Environmental Nature Center – Summer Nature Camps
March 8, 2023
Newport Beach – Campers (ages 4-13) spend time outside observing nature. Science concepts are introduced through crafts, games, and nature activities. June 19 – August 11. Read More
Family Camps – Summer Camps for the Whole Family
March 9, 2023
All Camps Sleepaway Camps Specialty Camps
Various Locations Across California – Camps where the whole family attends together to enjoy a variety of activities. Camps range from one night to a whole week and include lodging, meals, and activity planning. Read More
Farm + Food Lab at Great Park
July 31, 2023
Irvine – A unique and interactive outdoor classroom for visitors of all ages, filled with themed gardens and interesting plants. Read More
Farm Camp at Underwood Family Farms
March 8, 2023
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 12 – August 4. Read More
Farm School OC – Summer Camps at Zoomars
March 21, 2023
All Camps Animal Camps Farm Camps
San Juan Capistrano – Campers (ages 4-7) enjoy hands-on animal and farming education, animal interactions, arts and crafts, music, and a ton of fun. June 19 – July 21. Read More
Flight Path Museum LAX
July 20, 2023
Los Angeles – Located adjacent to the LAX airfield. See an extensive collection of airline artifacts and flight crew uniforms from around the world. Learn about space exploration history, Flying Tigers airline, and fire fighting vehicles used at LAX. Read More
Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary
August 15, 2023
Phelan – Forever Wild Exotic Animal Sanctuary is dedicated to preserving the lives of abused, neglected, and abandoned exotic animals through rescue, rehabilitation and education. They offer group events, field trips, guided tours, and animal feedings. Read More
Fountain Valley Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
March 8, 2023
Academic Camps All Camps City Recreation Camps Specialty Camps STEM Camps
Fountain Valley – Summer Camps for ages 3-12 include Little Scientist Lab, NASA Space Academy, Jr. Firefighter Academy, Jr. Police Academy, and lots more. June – August. Read More
Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary
August 15, 2023
Del Mar – Free Flight is a unique exotic bird sanctuary where you can see birds up close and even interact with several of them. Read More
Fullerton Arboretum
August 29, 2023
Fullerton – A 26-acre botanical garden that features plants from around the world, as well as a waterfall, streams, a lake and pond, plus a Children’s Garden. Read More
Fullerton Parks and Recreation – Camp Hillcrest
March 8, 2023
All Camps City Recreation Camps
Fullerton – Campers (ages 5-12) enjoy weekly themes, special on-site activities, and excursions. June 12 – August 4. Read More
Fullerton Train Museum
August 11, 2023
Fullerton – The museum features three historical cabooses, two 1940s Union Pacific Lounge cars and a 1951 sleeping car. Guided tours are available. Admission is free. Read More
Garden Grove Community Services – Day Camp
May 5, 2023
All Camps City Recreation Camps
Garden Grove- Camp Grove: Fun Under the Sun provides a fun and exciting experience for children (ages 5-12). Recreational activities include arts and crafts, field games, and weekly excursions. June 12 – August 11. Read More
Get Air Trampoline Park
August 5, 2023
Huntington Beach & Pomona – Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, dodgeball, slamball, ninja activities, and Kiddie Court area for younger kids. Birthday party packages, Toddler Time, and sessions for those with special needs available. Read More
Getty Center & Getty Villa
September 5, 2023
Los Angeles – The Getty Center showcases art from the Middle Ages to today and offers birds-eye views of Los Angeles. The Getty Villa displays ancient Greek and Roman art in a recreated Roman country home. Read More
Gibbon Conservation Center
August 15, 2023
Santa Clarita- Houses the rarest group of apes in the Western Hemisphere. Public and private tours offered. Read More
Gilchrist Farm
September 5, 2023
Santa Clarita – Open year round for weekend farm visits, including pony and horse rides, wagon and train rides, archery and axe throwing, farm crafts, slide, maze, animal visits and more. Holiday camps and events, goat yoga, plus a variety of kids’ classes are also offered. Read More
Gilchrist Farm Camp
March 8, 2023
All Camps Animal Camps Farm Camps
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 12 – August 4. Read More
Girl Scouts of Greater LA
March 8, 2023
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, Big Bear Lake, and more. Read More
Girl Scouts of Orange County
March 8, 2023
All Camps Sleepaway Camps Specialty Camps
Orange County – Camp experiences are open to all girls (entering 1st-12th grades). Variety of camps offered including Weekend Camp, Day Camp, Family Camp, Sleepaway Camp, and more. Read More
Go Kart World
July 24, 2023
Carson – This center includes a kiddy track, bumper track, mini indy, slick track, turbo track, and super track. Children’s and Teen party packages available. Read More
Goods & Goat Market – Summer Farm Camp
March 16, 2023
All Camps Animal Camps Farm Camps
San Juan Capistrano – Campers (ages 6-12) learn about farming, planting, animal husbandry, and overall farm care by interacting with animals, plus games, crafts, and activities. June 5-30. Read More
Goods & Goats Market
August 15, 2023
San Juan Capistrano – A family goat farm that specializes in events for kids and grownups. Goat walks, Jr. Farmers, Story Time, and Playtime offered. Read More
Great Wolf Lodge
May 23, 2023
Garden Grove | Year-Round – An indoor water park resort with themed suites, bowling alley, arcade, glowing mini golf, Build-a-Bear Workshop, and MagiQuest. The indoor water park is set at 84-degrees and includes attractions for all thrill levels. Read More
Griffith Observatory
August 17, 2023
Los Angeles – Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. Telescopes are free to the public every day and night the building is open and the sky is clear. Admission to the building and grounds is free. Read More
Griffith Park Train Rides
August 11, 2023
Los Angeles – Travel over one mile of track, across a bridge, through a forest and the Old Western Town. Five different trains are operating, plus a T-6 simulator ride. Read More
Grow-Eat-Make Summer Camp – The Ecology Center
May 9, 2023
San Juan Capistrano – Campers (ages 6-13) enjoy farm activities including feeding and collecting eggs from chickens, learning to compost, harvest, and cook from the farm, plus play games and make music. June 12 – August 4. Read More
Hapik Climbing Center – Rock Climbing
August 5, 2023
South Gate – Unique climbing center geared for kids (and adults) ages 4 and up. Attractions include climbing walls with three levels of difficulty (including a first-timer wall), vertical challenges, and snack bar. Read More
Harbor Breeze Cruises
March 13, 2023
Long Beach- Whale, dolphin and sea life sightseeing tours, as well as cruising around on a 45-minute, narrated Long Beach Harbor tour. Read More
Heal the Bay Aquarium
April 24, 2023
Santa Monica – Located under the Santa Monica Pier, Heal the Bay Aquarium features 100+ species of marine animals and plants found locally. Read More
Heal the Bay Aquarium Science Camp
May 5, 2023
All Camps Animal Camps Beach & Aquatic Camps
Santa Monica – Heal the Bay’s Aquarium Science Camps are filled with animal discovery and exploration. Campers (ages 5-13) participate in hands-on experiments, activities, games, and crafts. June 26 – August 4. Read More
Help Lines & Hot Lines
May 10, 2023
Hotlines and helplines for a range of services, from child abuse prevention and resources for homeless youth to suicide prevention. Read More
Heritage Hill Historical Park
July 31, 2023
Lake Forest – The park’s 4.1 acres include four fully-restored and furnished historic buildings that span the early history of the Saddleback Valley and El Toro area: Serrano Adobe, El Toro Grammar School, St. George’s Episcopal Mission and the Harvey Bennett Ranch House. The buildings are open for public access only during a tour. Read More
Heritage Museum of Orange County
July 31, 2023
Santa Ana – Home to the H. Clay Kellogg House and John Maag Farmhouse. The centerpiece of the museum is a historic plaza featuring several buildings from the 1890s set amid extensive floral gardens and citrus groves. Read More
Heritage Park Railroad Exhibit
September 5, 2023
Sante Fe Springs – Learn about Santa Fe Spring’s railroad history through restoration of the Santa Fe Railway depot, tracks, signals, and a restored steam locomotive. Read More
Heritage Square Museum
September 26, 2023
Los Angeles – A living history museum that explores the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to early 20th Century. On weekends, guided tours take visitors on an exploration of the history, architecture and culture of the eight historic structures on site. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds. Read More
Homestead Museum
July 31, 2023
City of Industry – Homestead Museum is located in the heart of a former Mexican rancho and offers two historic houses, cemetery, and gardens. The museum is open for free guided tours of the historic houses, Friday to Sunday at 12, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. They are closed the fourth weekend of the month. Read More
Huntington Beach Community Services – Camp HB
March 8, 2023
All Camps CampGuide Sports Camps STEM Camps
Huntington Beach – Camp HB offers fun-filled weeks of camp, each with an exciting theme. Campers (ages 6-12) enjoy crafts, games, and excursions. June 26 – August 18. Read More
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
August 29, 2023
San Marino – A 130-acre botanical garden that contains 16 garden areas including the Japanese garden, Chinese garden, Jungle garden, lily ponds, botanical conservatory, and a unique Children’s Garden. Read More
iD Tech Camps
February 26, 2023
Academic Camps All Camps STEM Camps
CSULB, UCI, UCLA, Caltech – Campers (ages 7-17) experience hands-on STEM activities including coding, game development, robotics, and design on a college campus. Read More
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit in Los Angeles
March 4, 2021
MAY 27 – JANUARY 2, 2022 – Lose yourself in 500,000 cubic feet of monumental projections animating Vincent van Gogh’s oeuvre. Wander through entrancing, moving images that highlight brushstrokes, detail, and color – truly illuminating the mind of the genius. Read More
Inspyr Arts – Summer Camps
May 5, 2023
Long Beach – Art and design camps for kids (K-7th grade). Camps are divided by grade level covering topics such as art and design, sewing, anime, digital character design, digital arts, graphic design, and illustration. July 3 – August 11. Read More
International Printing Museum
August 21, 2023
Carson – See one of the largest working collections of antique printing machines in the world. Visitors can experience the history of the printed word and letterpress through guided tours, demonstrations, and family-friendly events throughout the year. Read More
Irvine Community Services Summer Camps
March 6, 2023
All Camps City Recreation Camps
Irvine – The City of Irvine offers hundreds of summer camps for kids (ages 4.5 and up). From cooking, crafts, dance, music, educational, sports, recreational—there’s something for everyone. Programs run from June – August. Read More
Irvine Park Railroad
September 5, 2023
Irvine – Irvine Park Railroad is a ⅓-scale train that takes visitors on a ride through the historic Irvine Regional Park. Read More
JAB Canid Education & Conservation Center
August 15, 2023
Santa Ysabel – The center is home to foxes, primitive dogs, wolf-dogs, and coyotes. Animal encounters include the Fox Experience for all ages where visitors feed, pet, and watch the foxes play. Read More
Japanese Friendship Garden
August 29, 2023
San Diego – An expression of friendship between San Diego and its sister city, Yokohama. Showcasing plants and florae native to Japan and San Diego. Offers educational programs, festivals, and exhibits.Read More
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
August 17, 2023
Pasadena – JPL is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Visitor Day Tours are offered for individuals and families of 10 people or fewer. Read More
Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
July 20, 2023
Palmdale – A collection of aircraft from the United States Air Force Plant 42. The airpark includes 21 retired military aircraft. Check their website for guided tour availability. Read More
John’s Incredible Pizza
July 24, 2023
Buena Park & Carson – Arcade games, rides, laser maze, bowling alley, kiddie land, bumper cars, and more. Locations in Buena Park, Carson, Riverside, and more. Read More
Jr. Zookeeper Camp at The Reptile Zoo
March 8, 2023
Fountain Valley – Campers (ages 5-12) enjoy educational activities covering the ecosystem, habitat, food chain, senses, and camouflage. June 19 – August 11. Read More
Jumper’s Jungle
August 5, 2023
Norwalk & South Gate – Inflatable obstacles, slides, bouncers, sports games, and more. Open play available, plus birthday parties. Read More
Junior Gardeners Summer Camp – Sherman Gardens
March 21, 2023
All Camps Farm Camps Nature Camps STEM Camps
Corona del Mar – Campers (ages 7-11) participate in garden activities and create fun projects like natural dye art, weaving, and composting. June 26 – July 13. Read More
Jurupa Mountains Discovery Center
August 14, 2023
Children's Museums OutingsGuide Science & Space Centers
Jurupa Valley- Paleontology and geology take center stage at the Museum of Discoveries and across nine acres of developed gardens. Read More
K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing
July 24, 2023
Various Locations – Indoor, all-electric go-kart racing. Adults and kids 48″ and up can arrive and drive, no reservations required. Party packages available. Read More
Kids Empire
September 5, 2023
Various Locations – Kids can explore climbing walls, slides, block-building arena, and obstacle courses. The tots area includes a ball pit, trampoline, soft slides, and bicycles. Party packages available. Read More
Kidspace Children’s Museum
August 14, 2023
Pasadena – Explore this 3.5-acre indoor and outdoor campus with more than 40 hands-on exhibits, a live animal collection, and variety of creative play spaces and water features designed for ages 1-10. Read More
Kidz Town Indoor Playground
August 7, 2023
Lakewood – Indoor obstacles, slides, ball pits, toddler areas, rock climbing walls, and more. Party packages, too! Read More
Knott’s Berry Farm
May 2, 2023
Buena Park – Knott’s summertime fun will begin with the return of Ghost Town Alive and Summer Nights!Read More
Knott’s Soak City
May 23, 2023
Buena Park | May 20 – September 10, 2023 – A 15-acre water adventure park adjacent to Knott’s Berry Farm. Attractions include 23 water slides and a 750,000 gallon wave pool! Read More
La Brea Tar Pits and Museum
August 23, 2023
Los Angeles – The La Brea Tar Pits is the world’s only consistently-active, urban Ice Age excavation site. Visitors can watch excavators unearth remains right outside the park then watch fossils be prepared, researched, and put on display. Read More
LA Clippers Camp
March 8, 2023
LA & Orange County – Campers (ages 6-14) learn the fundamentals of the game in a high-energy, structured environment. June 5 – August 11. Read More
La Mirada Community Services – Neff Summer Day Camp
March 8, 2023
All Camps City Recreation Camps
La Mirada – Campers (ages 6-12) participate in outdoor games, activities, crafts, sports, and water play. One fun excursion is included in the weekly fee. June 5 – August 4. Read More
Laguna Art Museum
August 23, 2023
Laguna Beach – Tour the current exhibitions and join in drop-in art-making in the education space: LAM+LAB, a space for exploration and play for all ages. Read More
