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Sat, 7/26/2025
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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
Green Energy: LEGO® Spike Prime Robotics Camp
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech as we explore the future of renewable energies using the new Spike Prime Robotics materials from LEGO®. Students will build and program a solar tracking array, recycling plant, hydroelectric dam and a biomass production plant! Students will be provided with everything they need from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build!
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. Parts of the books will be read aloud; others will be left for the students to read on their own. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey.
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.
Sea Lion Science Lab
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
This group experience allows tweens to explore different aspects of marine mammal science. Tweens gain daily hands-on experience in animal husbandry while working alongside our rescue and rehabilitation team. Participants will learn about the ecology and behavior of various pinnipeds we care for at our facility from PMMC scientists.
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.
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
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 camp!
CIRCUS AERIAL SUMMER CAMP
Ruby Karen Project/ Orange County Aerial Arts
A 5-Day camp immersing on a variety of circus arts including juggling, plate spoinning, stilt walking, rola bolla, unicycling and of course aerial arts (hammock, hoop, silks, trapeze). On the 5th day, a culminating performance is presented showcasng the camper's learned skills.
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.
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!
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.
Brick Tech: Green Energy: LEGO Spike Prime Robotics
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech as we explore the future of renewable energies using the new Spike Prime Robotics materials from LEGO®. Students will build and program a solar tracking array, recycling plant, hydroelectric dam and a biomass production plant! Students will be provided with everything they need from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build!
Club SciKidz Forensic Detective Summer Camp
Club SciKidz Los Angeles
Campers will learn to become Crime Scene Investigators during actual crime scene setups! Campers will learn how law enforcement professionals solve crimes and meet real professional Crime Scene Investigators, K-9 Handlers, and Forensic Pathologists.
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.
OC French Summer Camp
International School of Orange County
Fun & Smart! The Perfect Language Camp for your kids!
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.
Brick Tech: Underwater STEM LEGO Adventure
Brick Tech
Get ready to dive deep underwater this Summer break 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®
Camp Paivika 2025
Ability First
Camp Paivika offers children, teens and adults with disabilities a traditional camp experience delivered with nurturing support and, above all, an emphasis on fun!
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.
Advanced STEM
Brick Tech
Calling all LEGO® builders! Join us in this new advanced LEGO® building class where participants will learn engineering principals with hands-on projects. Each day students will be introduced to a new project that showcases a STEM concept. Using motors to power projects participants will get the opportunity to bring their creations to life and advance their LEGO® building techniques.
BrickBots Summer Academy
International School of Orange County
Turning Bricks into Bots & Ideas into Action!
All Abilities Mini Musical: Marvelous Musical (Summer Camp)
Platinum Performing Arts
FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Calling all superheroes! It’s time to dance, sing, act & perform in this week-long camp where we learn a whole mini musical! Each day we’ll be practicing our musical theatre skills with this super theme through dance class, acting games, and theatre crafts. On Friday, we’ll take the stage in Platinum's Mini Theatre room to show our mini performance! Designed for students with disabilities, ages 7+.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Backstage Bootcamp (Summer Camp)
Platinum Performing Arts
Ever wondered what it’s like to work behind the curtain? Now is your time to shine in this Backstage Bootcamp designed just for teens. Spend the week learning about the most important jobs on Broadway: the crew! From costume designing and prop making to stage managing and light board operating- we’ll learn new jobs and complete new projects every day that give you real hands on experience with materials, equipment & scenarios just like professional backstage workers. Ages 12-18.
Confident Communicator: Mock Trial Essentials (4th-5th)
QD Learning
In this hands-on camp, students will step into the courtroom as attorneys and witnesses, role-playing real court cases in a team-based mock trial. They’ll build arguments, question witnesses, and develop public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. The camp wraps up with a student showcase and certificate of completion.
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 in this video game themed summer camp.
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.
Summer Camp Pop-up at Indian Land Recreation Center
Kidcreate Studio South Charlotte
Inspire the young artists in your life with art! Kidcreate Mobile Studio offers art classes and camps perfect for sparking creativity in kids. These sessions are a fantastic way for kids to have fun, get creative, and learn cool new stuff. Check us out at our Summer Pop-up location at the Indian Land Recreation Center - Annex Building. Come get messy with us!
Star Wars STEM with LEGO® Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Join Mando and Baby Yoda in new exciting adventures with LEGO®. Help them find bounty pucks and finish their mission of locating Baby Yoda's kind. Build everything Mandalorian, from space ships to speeder bikes. This class will investigate the world of the Mandalorian while exploring engineering and design by using LEGO® materials.
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.
LEGO® Disney Princesses: Happily Ever After Camp
Brick Tech
Enter a world of magic with LEGO®! Build Elsa's ice castle, Cinderella's carriage, and more while exploring STEM concepts. This camp is perfect for fans of Disney Princesses who love to create with LEGO® materials.
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.
Art & Storytime for Elementary Kids
Art Play Learn - Bowie, MD
Even older kids love stories- just not baby stories! Popular stories, fun facts, making art, show and tell and more fun and interactive activities will keep your child engaged, and creating!
Super Mario STEM Engineering w/ LEGO® & Paw Patrol Adventure w/ LEGO® Spike Prime
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! Do you love Paw Patrol? Do you love LEGO? Then this is the camp for you.
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
Minecraft with LEGO® Stem
Brick Tech
Explore your favorite Minecraft biomes and structures using LEGO®! Campers will build houses, traps to defend against mobs, and tools to mine while helping Steve take on the Ender Dragon. Please note: no video games will be played in this camp.
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.
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!
Super Mario STEM with LEGO® Summer 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 in this video game themed summer camp.
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!
ASL Club for Families
Art Play Learn - Bowie, MD
This “ASL Club for Families” focuses on developing American Sign Language skills using a combination of games, storytelling, and art, so that the entire family can connect and improve communication with their Deaf or pre-verbal child. *Families comprised solely of hearing individuals are also welcome.*
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
Super Mario Stem Engineering Using LEGO® Materials
Brick Tech
Bring the world of Super Mario to life as we build LEGO® projects inspired by the video games! Campers will learn about 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 exciting video game themed summer camp!
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.
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.
Animal Crossing: LEGO® Horizons STEM Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Tom Nook has a special assignment for all participants in this camp; create the best LEGO® island you can and get new neighbors! Bring Animal Crossing to life by recreating your favorite parts of the game completely out of LEGO®. From designing Nooks Cranny to helping Blathers complete the museum, participants who love playing the game can now experience building the game too.
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!
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.
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!
Young Speaker: Principal for a Day (Grade 1-3)
QD Learning
Campers will step into the role of a school principal, crafting and delivering persuasive speeches advocating for positive change. This experience strengthens their communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills while building confidence in expressing ideas. By learning to articulate and defend their viewpoints, campers gain valuable real-world skills in advocacy and civic engagement.
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.
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
Advanced 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. Spike Prime Robotics materials (motors, sensors, brain brick), and tablets will be provided for each participant.
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.
Scratch Junior
Create & Learn
A fun ScratchJr coding class for kindergarteners and 1st graders.
Young Speaker: Quick Thinking (Grade 1-3)
QD Learning
Campers will build confidence in impromptu speaking by engaging in fun, on-the-spot speech activities. They will learn to think quickly, organize their thoughts, and respond effectively to unexpected prompts. This skill prepares them to handle spontaneous situations in school, social settings, and future leadership roles.
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).
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.