| Kids Out and About Orange County
Sun, 7/6/2025 -
Sat, 7/12/2025
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Casa Kids Creative Camp
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Unlock your child’s creativity this summer at our fun-filled camp, offering dancing, singing, and painting for kids ages 7-10. Led by experienced professionals, your child will enjoy 3 hours of hands-on instruction every Monday for 4 weeks in a supportive and engaging environment.
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.
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® Engineering & Design - City Creator Camp
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech this Summer 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.
LEGO® Engineering & Design - City Creator
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech this Summer 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.
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
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
Star Wars + Marvel vs. DC LEGO STEM
Brick Tech
Are you a Star Wars® fan, Avengers and Justice League fan? Come join us for an adventure as we build your favorite Star Wars®, Marvel and DC projects. From speeder bikes to x-wings, Avengers Tower, the Quin Jet, to the Bat Cave and Fortress of Solitude. Participants will build LEGO® projects that introduce and reinforce STEM concepts as they explore the multiverse of Earth’s mightiest superheroes and explore a galaxy far far away…
LEGO® Disney Princesses: Happily Ever After Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech in our Disney Princess inspired camp as we recreate their magical worlds completely out of LEGO® materials. By building projects such as Elsa’s ice castle, Cinderella’s carriage, and Moana’s wa’a kaulua, participants will learn about the STEM concepts found in their favorite princess movies.
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
Grown Up & Me: Broadway Babies (Summer Camp)
Platinum Performing Arts
Sing, dance & play at Platinum for a whole week of introductory musical theatre activities. With a big emphasis on socialization and motor skills, we’ll support these Broadway babies as they play with props, sing along to songs, and groove with their grown-ups. With craft breaks and story times, Platinum is the perfect place to spend your summer mornings with your little one. Ages 1-3.
Auttie World Virtual Art Summer Camp
Auttie World, Inc.
Join us on Saturdays for a Virtual Art Summer Camp that provides students (6-15 yrs.) an opportunity to come online (ZOOM), to do activities that are centered around Visual Traditional Art, Holistic Art, and FUN! At Auttie World, children are viewed as unique and gifted individuals. We feel each child’s development is best supported through an emergent & creative Holistic curriculum.
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.
Marvel vs. DC LEGO® STEM Engineering Summer Camp
Brick Tech
It’s a race to save the world as the Avengers take on the Justice League. Which team of superheroes will prevail? Participants will build LEGO® projects that introduce and reinforce STEM concepts as they explore the multiverse of Earth’s mightiest superheroes. From Avengers Tower and the Quin Jet, to the Bat Cave and Fortress of Solitude, build your favorite superhero adventures in this Summer Camp!
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 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.
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
Paw Patrol Adventures with LEGO® STEM Camp
Brick Tech
Do you love Paw Patrol? Do you love LEGO? Then this is the camp for you. In this new summer camp from Brick Tech, we will be building everything Paw Patrol. From pup packs to transforming dog houses, students will re-create the shoreside community of Adventure Bay and help Cap'n Turbot. Just remember, whenever you're in trouble just yelp for help and Paw Patrol is on the way!
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!
Lets Build the Best Day Ever! LEGO® Friends and Disney-Pixar STEM Camp
Brick Tech
Let’s work together, using LEGO® friends, to build the greatest motorized carnival and amusement park ever! Bring your favorite and most memorable childhood movies to life in this new camp offering with Brick Tech. Recreate some of your favorite scenes and characters from the movies such as Elsa’s castle, Buzz and Woody, motorized Lightning McQueen, and even the architecture of Mulan. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to STEM concepts and invited to make friends while playing.
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 with LEGO®. From speeder bikes to x-wings your child will learn STEM concepts while exploring a galaxy far far away…
Scratch Junior
Create & Learn
A fun ScratchJr coding class for kindergarteners and 1st graders.
LEGO® Spike Prime Robotics Camp
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!
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.
LEGO® Spike Prime Robotics- Advanced
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!
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
Underwater STEM LEGO® Adventure Camp
Brick Tech
Get ready to dive deep underwater with Brick Tech! In this ocean themed camp, participants will learn about submarines, boats, sea animals, and STEM concepts through building with LEGO® materials! Drop your anchors and get ready to start exploring the ocean with LEGO®.
Super Mario STEM Engineering LEGO® Camp
Brick Tech
Bring the world of Super Mario to life with Brick Tech as we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games! Participants in this camp will learn about the real-world STEM concepts involved in games such as Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Mario Odyssey. Get ready to power up and help Mario to save the day and rescue Peach from Bowser in this video game themed summer camp!
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.
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
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!
Pokémon STEM with LEGO® Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Come build with Brick Tech this summer and become the ultimate Pokémon master. In this camp, participants will build Pokémon inspired projects out of LEGO® while learning about STEM concepts. Design your own Pokémon, train for battle in the LEGO® gym, and unlock the secrets of LEGO® Pokémon eggs. Get ready to train for the ultimate LEGO® Pokémon battle.
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!
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.
Brick Tech: Star Wars STEM with LEGO®
Brick Tech
Explore the Star Wars universe through LEGO®. Build X-wings, speeders, and more while learning STEM concepts in a galaxy far, far away. All materials included.
Future of Robotics with LEGO® Spike Prime Summer Camp
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, and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build! Don't miss this opportunity to explore and create the future of robotics with Brick Tech!
OC French Summer Camp
International School of Orange County
Fun & Smart! The Perfect Language Camp for your kids!
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!
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.
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.
Minecraft with LEGO® STEM Camp
Brick Tech
Come explore your favorite Minecraft biomes structures and STEM concepts with LEGO®. Build houses and traps to defend against mobs. Build tools, mines, caves to explore and help Steve defeat the ender dragon! Please note there will be no video games played in this camp.
BrickBots Summer Academy
International School of Orange County
Turning Bricks into Bots & Ideas into Action!
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!
Adventures In Nature - Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)
Adventure is out there! Get ready for an enjoyable summer of exploration with the Natural History Museum’s Adventures in Nature Day Camp 2025!
Marvel vs. DC LEGO® STEM Engineering Camp
Brick Tech
It’s a race to save the world as the Avengers take on the Justice League. Which team of superheroes will prevail? Participants will build LEGO® projects that introduce and reinforce STEM concepts as they explore the multiverse of Earth’s mightiest superheroes. From Avengers Tower and the Quin Jet, to the Bat Cave and Fortress of Solitude, build your favorite superhero adventures in this Summer Camp!
Pokémon STEM with LEGO® Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Come build with Brick Tech this summer and become the ultimate Pokémon master. In this camp, participants will build Pokémon inspired projects out of LEGO® while learning about STEM concepts. Design your own Pokémon, train for battle in the LEGO® gym, and unlock the secrets of LEGO® Pokémon eggs. Get ready to train for the ultimate LEGO® Pokémon battle.