| Kids Out and About Orange County
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Sat, 8/2/2025
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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!
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 - 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.
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!
OC French Summer Camp
International School of Orange County
Fun & Smart! The Perfect Language Camp for your kids!
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.
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!
Pokémon Master STEM with LEGO® 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.
Underwater STEM LEGO® Adventure Camp
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®.
BrickBots Summer Academy
International School of Orange County
Turning Bricks into Bots & Ideas into Action!
Music Rhapsody Summer Camp
Music Rhapsody - Redondo Beach , CA
Explore new instruments, make new friends, play musical games, and even participate in a concert at our unique music day camp. Discover the sounds of a plethora of percussion instruments. Take daily lessons in recorder, piano, ukulele, flute, or saxophone. Sing, dance, or try your hand at musical theater. From beginners to advanced, this camp offers something for everyone.
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.
Habitation on Mars using LEGO® Spike Prime Robotics Materials
Brick Tech
Explore the next step in space exploration with Brick Tech as we attempt to colonize Mars using the new Spike Prime Robotics materials from LEGO®. Students will build and program a Mars base, remote controlled Mars Rover, a functioning airlock system and much more. 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!
LEGO® Ultimate Train
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech as we plan, build, create and test LEGO® projects with working trains! In this new offering we will explore STEM concepts relevant to all things locomotive in nature. Participants will build guided projects such as a train station, mail hook and a manual track switch. All projects will interact with the Train while providing an opportunity for hands on learning and learning through play, as well as peer interaction.
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.
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
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!
Pirates Versus Ninjas STEM with LEGO® Summer Camp
Brick Tech
Which will be the ultimate winner, treasure seeking pirates or spinjitsu ninjas? In this camp, participants will learn all about pirates and ninjas through building with LEGO® materials. From treasure chests and deserted islands to dojos and fire temples, participants will become immersed into the worlds of pirates and ninjas.
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.
Paw Patrol Adventures with LEGO® STEM Camp
Brick Tech
Join Paw Patrol on LEGO® adventures! Build pup packs, dog houses, and more while learning STEM concepts. This camp is perfect for young fans of Paw Patrol who love hands-on LEGO® building and creative play.
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.
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
Pokemon Master Stem with LEGO®
Brick Tech
Kick-off the Summer with Brick Tech and your favorite Pokémon! Campers will build guided projects out of LEGO® materials while learning STEM concepts with a hands-on approach. Create a LEGO® gym, design and train your own Pokémon, and get ready to battle! Discover the secrets of Pokémon eggs and stay on guard to stop Team Rocket wherever they appear!
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.
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.
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
Future of Robotics with LEGO® Spike Prime Camp
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech to design, build, program, and test robotics projects using LEGO® Spike Prime, the latest in LEGO® innovation! All campers will enjoy hands-on learning as they are introduced to STEM and programming concepts. All materials are provided, including tablets for programming, Spike Prime robotics components (motors, sensors, and brain brick), and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build! Don't miss this opportunity to explore and create the future of robotics!
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!
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!
Habitation on Mars using LEGO® Spike Prime Robotics Material
Brick Tech
Explore the next step in space exploration with Brick Tech as we attempt to colonize Mars using the new Spike Prime Robotics materials from LEGO®. Students will build and program a Mars base, remote controlled Mars Rover, a functioning airlock system and much more. 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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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 Dinosaur Exploration
Brick Tech
Join Brick Tech this fall as we plan, build, and test LEGO® projects based all around Dinosaurs! In this new offering we will explore STEM concepts relevant to all things Dino. Participants will build guided projects such as a security fence, transportation truck and a manual feeding apparatus. All projects will revolve around dinosaurs while providing an opportunity for hands on learning and learning through play, as well as peer interaction.
Underwater STEM LEGO® Adventure Camp
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®.
Marine Mammal Rehabilitation and Research Lab
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Teens gain daily hands-on experience in animal husbandry while they work side by side with our rescue and rehabilitation team. Participants shadow our veterinarian on patient rounds and participate in medical sample processing and analysis. PMMC scientists teach the group about the physiology, behavior, and conservation of marine mammals.
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!
Brick Tech: LEGO Disney Princesses
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.
Habitation on Mars using LEGO® Spike Prime Robotics
Brick Tech
Explore the next step in space exploration with Brick Tech as we attempt to colonize Mars using the new Spike Prime Robotics materials from LEGO®. Students will build and program a Mars base, remote controlled Mars Rover, a functioning airlock system and much more. Students will be provided with everything they need from tablets for programming, Spike Prime Robotics materials and more LEGO® bricks and pieces than they could ever build!