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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…
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
Dance Bootcamp (Summer Camp)
Platinum Performing Arts
It’s time to build our dance skills, explore new dance genres, and play lots of games in this dynamic dance bootcamp. With scheduled workshops in ballet, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, tap, and more, we’ll get to dive deep into dance and build new dance skills- plus we’ll learn about stretching, recovery, and choreography. Perfect for beginning and intermediate dancers. Ages 7+.
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.
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
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.
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.
Zoo Camp Academy - Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Zoo Camp Academy is an immersive, safe, outdoor day camp experience for 5th to 8th grade children focused on conservation and restoration of the natural world.
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: 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!
Camp Pinniped
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Our facility offers a unique experience for children to witness a marine mammal hospital in action! Campers learn how our animal care team rehabilitates our seal and sea lion patients through a series of mock activities including weighing fish, preparing fish smoothies, cleaning pens, and learning the art of marine mammal rescue. Each day has a different theme in order to provide a well-rounded study of our ocean environment.
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!
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 Camp - Brick Tech - LEGO® Future Robotics
Brick Tech
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. From excavators to dual prop planes.
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.
Wild Child Society: A Luxury Family Summer Camp at Glacier National Park
Constellations
The Mountains are Calling and We Must Go! ​We want to share our love of Glacier with you! We are designing an amazing summer camp experience for the whole family! Combining a mix of spiritually-based classes and fun vacation experiences, we hope to bring you the best of what Glacier has to offer!
Future of Robotics with LEGO Spike Prime 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 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!
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
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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!