| Kids Out and About Orange County
Sun, 6/22/2025 -
Sat, 6/28/2025
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Tinkering Camp - reDiscover Center
reDiscover Center
At Tinkering Camp, kids bring their wildest ideas to life using wood, plastic, metal, and fabric. With a 5:1 camper-to-facilitator ratio, we provide hands-on learning in a creative and supportive environment. Closed-toe shoes required. Hair & loose clothing must be secured.
Star Wars STEM with LEGO® Camp
Brick Tech
Are you a Star Wars® fan? Do you love LEGO®? Then this camp is for you! Join us for an exciting adventure as we build all your favorite Star Wars® projects with LEGO®. From speeder bikes to X-wings, your child will learn STEM concepts while exploring a galaxy far, far away…
ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)
Foundations Classical Academy
The purpose of this live ONLINE course is to spark pre-teen/early teenage students' interest in reading classic books and to teach them to engage in Socratic discussion about themes, characters, plot, etc. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. The cost is $150 for 22.5 hours of instruction June 16-Aug. 13, 2025.
Underwater STEM with LEGO® Adventure Camp
Brick Tech
Learn STEM and Engineer your own Marine Laboratory and Submarine to explore the deep sea and its inhabitants.
Summer Critter Camp
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Dive into a summer of adventure at Critter Camp, where kids connect with nature and unleash their inner animal enthusiasts! Voted San Diego’s top animal camp for kids in Preschool-8th grade, our camp promises an unforgettable experience filled with up-close animal encounters, creative crafts, and exciting games that spark curiosity and fun!
OC Summer Camp - Discovery Cube Los Angeles
Discovery Cube Orange County
Registration is NOW OPEN for Camp Discovery at Discovery Cube Orange County. When school ends, the science adventure begins! Join us for Camp Discovery as we travel beyond the classroom to explore and engage in fun, hands-on science. Each themed camp is one week-long, Monday-Friday, from 9:00am – 4:00pm, with an early pick-up option for K-2 camps at 2:00 pm. On select weeks from June through August.
Summer Camp - Monarch Camps
Monarch Camps
Our Classic Day Camp is our longest-running and most beloved camp option, offering a perfect balance of creativity, sports, and adventure—along with plenty of swimming fun! Campers dive into the day with a variety of activities, including theatre games, arts & crafts, and exciting sports like basketball, tennis, soccer, and more. Whether it’s perfecting their serve or scoring the game-winning goal, kids get to explore a range of sports while developing teamwork, coordination, and sportsmanship.
Pokemon Master Stem with Lego®and Spike Prime RoboticsCamp
Brick Tech
Come build with Brick Tech this summer and become the ultimate Pokémon master and program lego projects with Spike Prime. In this camp, participants will build Pokémon inspired projects out of LEGO® while learning about STEM concepts. Design, build, program and test robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO® has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get hands-on learning experience as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts.
The Summer Curiosity Club
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy
The Summer Curiosity Club is designed to teach campers coastal science with an emphasis on our local Bolsa Chica wetland. Each camp session focuses on a different topic. Campers will engage in outdoor adventures, crafts, games, and science experiments to impart an understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
LEGO® Ultimate Train Workshop
Brick Tech
Learn STEM and design a city around our brand new light rail.
OC French Summer Camp
International School of Orange County
Fun & Smart! The Perfect Language Camp for your kids!
Discovery Computer Camp at Cal Poly
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
The computer world continues to evolve and as school districts elevate their computer curriculum, Cal Poly Pomona responds with a redeveloped camp designed to push campers even further. We now implement Alice as our primary programming software, in order for campers to develop more complicated apps, worlds and animations. Campers will also utilize Autodesk software to produce 3D printable objects. Campers can look forward to scanning objects and meshing them into different forms or using Computer Assisted Design (CAD) software to build objects from scratch. Campers will be able to take home a fabrication of their own design and production.
Rising Debater: Introduction to Congress (4th-5th)
QD Learning
In this interactive camp, students become lawmakers—proposing, debating, and voting on legislation just like Congress! They’ll also use AI responsibly to enhance research, evaluate credible sources, and sharpen their arguments. The camp builds leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills, and concludes with a student showcase and certificate of completion.
LEGO Spike Prime Robotics Camp All Day
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech as we design, build, program and test robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO® has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get hands on learning experience as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts. Everything will be provided from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build!
Tuolumne Family Camp
City of Berkeley, CA
Tuolumne Family Camp offers an unforgettable adventure nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, where families can connect with nature and each other. With activities like hiking, campfire stories, and swimming in Tuolumne Meadows, it's a perfect escape for outdoor lovers of all ages. Experience the magic of the high country in a cozy, community-oriented setting that makes every moment feel special.
Star Theatre Teen Triple Threat
Star Theatre Co.
Join us at the Historic Star Theatre for one on one and small group instruction focusing on Musical Theatre Acting, Vocal, & Dance. Under the direction of David Schulz and Averill Corkin, this Workshop for teens (ages 12-18) will provide one on one and small group instruction in the areas of Acting, Vocals and Dance.
LEGO® Dinosaur Exploration
Brick Tech
Learn STEM and design your own enclosure for the brand new Dinosaur Exhibit
BrickBots Summer Academy
International School of Orange County
Turning Bricks into Bots & Ideas into Action!
Rising Debater: Introduction to Congress (6th-8th)
QD Learning
In this interactive camp, students become lawmakers—proposing, debating, and voting on legislation just like Congress! They’ll also use AI responsibly to enhance research, evaluate credible sources, and sharpen their arguments. The camp builds leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills, and concludes with a student showcase and certificate of completion.
Waterworks Summer Swim Camp
Waterworks Aquatics - Irvine
Our qualified instructors will focus on all four competitive strokes, dives, turns, and drills to improve each swimmer's technique and endurance. Children will also have the opportunity to play games with our pool toys for the last 30-45 minutes of each camp day. We also provide participants with a daily snack and juice.
INNOVATIVE SUMMER CAMP FOR TEENS
The BOLO Project
Give your teen a transformative summer! The BOLO Project combines therapy dogs, financial literacy, and leadership development in SoCal's premier 8-week program. Unlike typical camps, we create lasting breakthroughs that build lifelong skills. Parents report dramatic improvements in communication and confidence, while teens actually look forward to each session! Our small groups and dog-centered approach engage even reluctant participants. Only 16 spots open—reserve today! theboloproject.org
Aerial Acrobatic Intensive Workshops
Ruby Karen Project/ Orange County Aerial Arts
Enahnce your aerial skills with a 3 day intensive aerial acrobatic session. each day, we will focus on three aerial discipline and a acrobatic ground skill, inlcuding Silks, Hoop. Rope, Trapeze, Hammock, Contortion, and Hand Balancing. We shall adopt to the skill level you will be placed after an initial assessment at the beginning of the workshop. The prioritizaion of an apparatus will be based on a majority vote, however we shall touch as many as five apparatus during the 3 day workshop.
Pirates Versus Ninjas STEM with LEGO® Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Become a Ninja or Pirate and try and find the hidden ancient treasure on the island
Squids Day Camp
Newport Sea Base
Have fun in the sun, learn about the ocean, & do exciting beach activities with the Squids Day Camp. Go to the beach, fish on our docks, dissect a squid, & more! Half-Day or Full Day Programs available. For children ages 5-7
Young Writers Summer Camps
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages eight to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
Ages 4 to 16 will love these SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS FOR KIDS! “A priceless theatre experience”
Santa Monica Playhouse
“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety. A spectacular theatre camp where kids make friends, build confidence, and have fun as they act, sing, dance, and work with costumes and make-up, to help create and perform an original musical production. 8 one-week sessions to choose from.
Marguerite Christian School Summer Camp and Kindergarten Readiness
Marguerite Christian School
Summer camp and Kindergarten Readiness is offered daily from 9:00am-1:00pm with the option of adding early drop off at 8:00am. Each day is a fun new theme. Children will make crafts and play outside. Please see the Summer Camp tab on our website for more information. www.mighytlambs.org
ADTC ULTIMATE Sierra Mountains CA Dance Camp
American Dance Training Camps
Hey Girls Ages 8 – 17! You’re invited to spend an action-packed week or two with us this summer (June 15 - 21 &/or June 22 - 28) at American Dance Training Camps - the ULTIMATE overnight dance camp! Our Tahoe home is Lake Tahoe Prep, located about one mile from Palisades Resort between Truckee and Tahoe City!
Marvel vs. DC LEGO® STEM Engineering Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Team Marvel or Team DC? Which team will save the city first?
Junior Aquatics Camp
Newport Sea Base
Have fun in the sun, learn about the ocean, & do exciting activities with the Junior Aquatics Camp. Go to the beach, fish on our docks, play fun games, & more! Half-Day or Full Day Programs available. For children ages 8-10
Young Speaker Camp: Adventure Stories (Grade 1-3)
QD Learning
Campers will develop confidence in public speaking by crafting and delivering original narrative speeches. They will learn to create compelling stories, build suspense, and enhance their storytelling skills. This experience strengthens communication abilities for school presentations, competitions, and future interviews.
VEXcode Robotics Camp at Cal Poly
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
The Cal Poly Pomona Robotics camp has evolved its curriculum to use the most popular robotics learning system in the world, VEX Robotics. Along with its advanced, but learning-friendly programming software, VEXcode, our robotics camp teaches campers how to program using logic and object-oriented programming to control robot behavior. VEXcode gives the campers the flexibility to program using Block coding (Object Oriented programming) or actual C++ and Python programming languages. Beginners become comfortable using Block code while more advanced camp participants can opt for text coding, pushing campers at any level to learn programming. VEXcode requires a stronger understanding of math and logic than the traditional Lego education software used in the past. With VEX robotics, students will learn to command robot behavior, advanced programming and subroutine capabilities.
Spike Prime Robotics Camp
Brick Tech
Design, build, program and test robotic projects with LEGO® Spike Prime. Get introduced to STEM and programming concepts through hands-on learning.
Criminal & Forensic Science Camp at UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles - UCLA
Explore the world of criminal and forensic science through detailed crime scene investigations and deep dive intriguing case studies where you will have the opportunity to work in teams to solve crimes using cutting edge scientific tools.
Paddle Sports Aquatics Camp
Newport Sea Base
Get out on the water in Canoes, Kayaks, & Paddleboards. Have fun, learn about the ocean, have fun on the beach & play exciting games on the water. Open to children age 11-17
Young Speaker: Innovative Exploration (Grade 1-3)
QD Learning
Campers will explore the world of inventions by researching and presenting informative speeches on groundbreaking innovations. Through this process, they will develop critical thinking, research skills, and creativity, gaining a deeper understanding of how inventions shape society. This experience enhances their ability to analyze information, present ideas clearly, and think innovatively in real-world situations.
Science Camp at Cal Poly
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
Welcome to the Science Camps at Cal Poly Pomona!!! The science camps have undergone an upgrade, infusing camp exercises with activities used in the college curriculum. Guided by the Next Generation Science Standards, campers will take on Cal Poly Pomona's motto of "Learn by Doing" Science Camp is designed to provide a wealth of fun and to engage campers in learning & science at an early age. Science Camp activities are based on exercises and projects that include team challenges, general arts & crafts, as well as captivating activities in the sciences. Areas that we cover in our camp activities include biology, food science, chemistry, astronomy, forensics, physics and engineering. Campers will build projects, learn teamwork, learn from worksheets & handouts, and discover how science works.
Star Theatre Academy Musical Theatre 101
Star Theatre Co.
For ages 7-12, this Musical Theatre Singing, Movement, and Acting after school camp will entertain and inspire! Under the direction of David Schulz and Averill Corkin, your young performers will have a fun and educational time learning, singing, acting and dancing to some of Broadway's most popular musical numbers plus theatre games, acting / dancing techniques, Improv and more! The camp culminates in a performance showcase for friends and family to attend.
Pokemon Master STEM with LEGO®
Brick Tech
Learn STEM and design your own gym, stadium, or town and start your Pokémon adventure!
Summer Camp 2025 - Lil' Chef School
Lil' Chef School
Whether your child likes to bake, create, roast, sauté, fry, or just blend, we have a camp for all interests. Our summer camps are organized into 3 age groups so all chefs team up with their peers. Group ages are as follows: Tiny Chefs ages 4-6, Lil’ Chefs ages, 7-9, and Teen Chefs 10 and older. This is a hands-on theme-based cooking camp. All chefs will get to taste everything that they cook and all recipes will be sent home for later preparation.
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
LEGO® Spike Prime Advanced Robotics Camp
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech as we design, build, program and test advanced robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO® has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get hands-on learning experience as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts. Everything will be provided from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build!
Imagination Camp at Cal Poly
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
In response to parental demand, we are now offering our live animals, crafts & projects camp for campers 5-7 years old. Otherwise known as our Imagination Camps, our activities allow campers to explore their creativity, while developing their social skills. Imagination camps provide campers with an inclusive environment where they can foster positive relationships, increase camper self-esteem in social settings, and promote inventiveness by stimulating their imagination. Campers are also challenged with some academic advancement exercises targeted to K-2 grades.
Summer Camps at Avanti Dance Company
Avanti Dance Company
Avanti Dance Company is celebrating ten years of offering summer camps and classes for kids of all ages and levels. For Summer 2025, we will host over 35 camps featuring various dance styles, acrobatics, tumbling, and aerial arts. The camps cater to ages 2-13 and include jazz, ballet, hip hop, musical theater, and more. Each year, we introduce fresh themes with age-appropriate music and formats. The camps provide a supportive environment with fun instructors, morning and afternoon sessions, arts and crafts, and games. We focus on socialization and skill-building, allowing kids to build new friendships regardless of their experience level.
Disney/Pixar with LEGO® Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Learn STEM and bring to life scenes from Disney/Pixar movies
Summer Camp 2025 - Gilchrist Farm
Gilchrist Farm
Gilchrist Farm Summer Farm Camp is the perfect way to celebrate summer! Get off technology and get outside on the farm! Learn to ride horses or advance your current riding skills. Get to know the cows, horses, pigs, sheep, goats and bunnies! Learn traditional crafts (soap and candle making), play in the mud! Run. Adventure. Explore! Our entire camp is OUTSIDE! We have SHADE, misters, and so much to do. Milk a goat, pet a cow, gather eggs, run with the piglets!
Scratch Junior
Create & Learn
A fun ScratchJr coding class for kindergarteners and 1st graders.
LEGO® Engineering & Design - City Creator Camp
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech as we design, create and build our very own custom city. Participants will explore STEM, engineering and design concepts as they build their own individual piece of the City! Don’t miss this chance to let your little LEGO® lover learn and have fun while getting to build with peers in a collaborative project setting.
Entrepreneurship Camp at Cal Poly
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
Cal Poly Pomona’s Student Innovation Idea Lab (iLab) offers the Entrepreneurship Camp (ages 8-12) during summer. For questions about camp registration or waiting lists, please contact the Discovery camps at discovery@cpp.edu. For specific information about Entrepreneurship Camp, contact the Student Innovation Idea Lab at siil@cpp.edu or call at (909) 869-3741.
Intro to Robotics w/ LEGO® Spike Prime Camp
Brick Tech
Learn STEM and Coding as you design and engineer your own robot to solve problems and challenges.
Star Wars STEM with LEGO® Camp
Brick Tech
Are you a Star Wars® fan, do you like LEGO® then this class is for you. Come join us for an adventure as we build all your favorite Star Wars® projects. From speeder bikes to x-wings your child will learn STEM concepts while exploring a galaxy far far away…
Zoo Camp - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Zoo Camp is a nurturing, safe, outdoor day camp experience for Pre-K (age 4) to 4th grade children focused on nature, conservation, and animals!
Summer Camp Under the Sea
St. Augustine Aquarium
Daily summer camp filled with fun, education, activities, adventures and crafts. 8:30-4 Monday- Friday June, July, August Lunch, snack and camp t shirt included
Brick Tech: LEGO Spike Prime Robotics
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech as we design, build, program and test robotics projects with the newest materials that LEGO® has to offer, Spike Prime! All participants will get hands-on learning experience as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts. Everything will be provided from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build!
Fashion Tech Camp at Cal Poly
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona)
Calling all fashion creatives! Learn with real-world fashion tools and software, experiment with 2D & 3D design, explore fashion projects and bring your creative visions to life. Our Fashion Tech Camp offers an opportunity for fashion-minded campers to unleash their creative side and develop tech skills used in the fashion industry. With courses taught by CPP faculty and fashion students, each day of Fashion Tech Camp will be filled with fun creative projects involving visual merchandising, trend forecasting, technical fashion design, digital and manual fashion sketching and virtual fashion shows, all of these using state-of-the-art technology. Whether they dream of designing their own clothes or exploring fashion’s digital future, this camp is the perfect place to imagine, innovate, and create!
Pirates vs. Ninjas LEGO® STEM Camp
Brick Tech
Become and Ninja or a Pirate and fight for the ancient treasure hidden on the island
LEGO® Dinosaur Exploration Camp
Brick Tech
Learn STEM, engineer and design your own enclosure for the new Dino Exhibit!
Farm Camp - Underwood Family Farms
Underwood Family Farms
Farm camp returns for the 2025 season! If you have a youngster with a budding interest in animals or farming this is for them! This exciting summer camp offers your Little Farmer the opportunity to interact with a wide variety of farm animals and bring home their very own fruits and vegetables picked straight from our fields! Your child will also participate in numerous fun and educational craft projects and farm games, with the highlight of the week being an Open Barn for your farmer to show their family and friends all they have learned and created that week.
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
Summer Movie Camp at OC Acting Company
OC Acting Academy
OC Acting Academy offers week-long summer camps where children immerse themselves in themed creative activities and filmmaking. Each week features a popular theme, such as Descendants or Harry Potter, and culminates in the production of a short film. These camps promote teamwork, creativity, and confidence, providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to explore acting and storytelling. Camps are open to ages 5 – 15, with each session designed to engage participants in fun, hands-on learning and artistic expression.
CURSIVE HANDWRITING + DRAWING AMERICAN HISTORY
Foundations Classical Academy
In this live online course, we improve our print and cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing develops some of the same muscle groups used for handwriting. It's also lots of fun! Recommended for ages 11-18. An ADULT SECTION is also available (meeting time is different. It will start at 9:30 AM PST and end at 10:30 AM PST).
Minecraft with Lego STEM Camp
Brick Tech
Learn STEM and engineer your own biome and create your own spawns for your own adventure.