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iD Tech Camps (On Campus) 2026
iD Tech Camps - 75+ locations throughout the U.S.
Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to dive into coding, AI, robotics, 3D printing, game development, and more during a week at one of the country's top universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and other activities!
Camp Integem: AI, AR, Coding, Robots, Drones, 3D, Game, Art & Animation
Camp Integem: AI, AR, Coding, Robots, Drones, 3D, Game, Art & Animation - Orange County
Join Camp Integem—the #1 AI & AR STEM + Art Camp for ages 6–18--where students turn imagination into reality through hands-on projects in coding, AI, robotics, drones, holographic AR, digital art with Adobe, 2D/3D animation, game design, space and nature exploration, and tech leadership. Beginner to advanced levels welcome. ACS WASC accredited, NVIDIA partnered, with students from 20+ countries. Use code KOAB to save!
Model United Nations Institute at UCLA in Los Angeles, California
Model United Nations Institute Camps
Our Model UN camps strike the perfect balance between global leadership training and summer fun—giving kids and teens the chance to spend a week stepping into the shoes of world leaders at their dream campus. Camp is packed with daily simulations, exciting trivia games, campus tours, and social events. The MUN Institute Summer Camp is where future leaders shine! Imagine a vibrant atmosphere with flags, maps, and global icons on the walls and contagious energy.
Model United Nations Institute at Columbia University in New York City
Model United Nations Institute Camps
Our Model UN camps strike the perfect balance between global leadership training and summer fun—giving kids and teens the chance to spend a week stepping into the shoes of world leaders at their dream campus. Camp is packed with daily simulations, exciting trivia games, campus tours, and social events. The MUN Institute Summer Camp is where future leaders shine! Imagine a vibrant atmosphere with flags, maps, and global icons on the walls and contagious energy.
Camp Invention Summer 2026
Camp Invention: National
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
Creator Camp 2026 Summer Camps for Ages 8-14 - Multiple Locations
Creator Camp
Creator Camp makes summer 2026 unforgettable for kids ages 8–13 with hands-on creative and tech camps that turn screen time into making time! Campers can choose from exciting 3-day in-person experiences like Lego Animators, 2D Cartoon Animators, YouTube Creators & Gamers, Special Effects Filmmakers, Hollywood Filmmakers, Shark Tank Entrepreneurs, and Music & Beats Producers — all designed to build real skills in animation, filmmaking, content creation, entrepreneurship, music, and more. There are also 2-day tech adventures like Roblox Game Masters and Minecraft Modders & Coders. Sessions spark imagination, collaboration, and confidence as kids create awesome digital projects and lifelong memories.
Creator Camp 2026 Summer Camps for Ages 5-7 - Multiple Locations
Creator Camp
Creator Camp’s summer programs for ages 5–7 are all about playful creativity and exploration! These shorter, fun-focused sessions let young makers dive into age-appropriate activities like Storybook World Creators and Superhero Movie Makers, where campers imagine and build their own characters, stories, and mini-films. Kids will enjoy hands-on crafts, simple animation and storytelling games, and collaborative projects that nurture imagination, confidence, and early creative tech skills. With a supportive, play-based environment, these camps are perfect for first-time campers ready to explore new ideas, make friends, and experience the joy of creating something amazing this summer!
AstroCamp 2026
AstroCamp
Get ready for an unforgettable 2026 summer at AstroCamp—where curiosity, adventure, and community come together in the stunning San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California! AstroCamp mountain adventure and science summer camp for kids and teens offers unforgettable educational camp programs for 8-17 year olds who love science and space exploration. Set among the gorgeous pine forests of the San Jacinto Mountains of California, AstroCamp will open your child’s eyes to the excitement of exploring science and mountain adventures.
Summer Critter Camp
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Summer Critter Camp is the perfect place for kids to spend their summer days. Each day is packed with hands-on animal encounters, themed crafts, team games, and exciting adventures that spark curiosity and compassion. Whether campers join for a single day or an entire week, they’ll make new friends and unforgettable memories with our animal ambassadors.
Camp Galileo
Camp Galileo - NATIONAL
Camp Galileo invites rising K–8th graders to a summer where innovation and fun unite. Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, transforming everyday materials into imaginative creations. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach, our program helps children develop lasting confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and perseverance.
Summer Camp with Boys & Girls Club of San Clemente
Boys & Girls Club of San Clemente
Looking for a summer program that's both fun and enriching for your child? The Boys & Girls Club's of San Clemente Summer Camp offers 10 weeks of jam-packed excitement for youth in 1st through 8th grade! From June 8th to August 14th, 2026, we'll be providing a variety of engaging activities, including STEAM projects, sports, arts & crafts, games, and more.
Brains & Motion Summer Camps 2026 - Find a location near you!
Brains & Motion Education - NATIONAL
Discover STEM Without Screens™ this summer! Our unique STEM Without Screens® philosophy inspires kids to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on, real-world experiences—no computers required. Using top-quality materials from Strawbees, LEGO, Unruly Splats, and more, children strengthen fine-motor coordination, spatial awareness, creativity, and teamwork while gaining a tangible understanding of STEM principles. They build confidence through both success and failure, all in a fun, collaborative environment. Some BAM! courses include purposeful screen use, but always with balance—ensuring kids stay engaged, curious, and free from digital overload.
PlanetBravo Summer Camps throughout LA and OC
PlanetBravo
For over 20 summers, PlanetBravo has been providing the best in technology fun and education to campers all over LA and the OC. Their courses allow students to learn foundational skills quickly and then create impressive and ambitious projects throughout the week. From Video Game Design to Film Production to Robotics, the goal is to have campers busy creating and having a blast, not waiting for the next instruction.
Camp Pinniped
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Make a splash this summer! Campers dive into immersive mock activities like weighing fish, blending fish smoothies, cleaning pens, and practicing the art of marine mammal rescue. Each day features a new theme to explore our ocean environment, brought to life through games, arts, and interactive activities. With fresh content added every year, returning campers always discover something new and exciting!
Ages 4 to 16 love these SPRING BREAK and SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS FOR KIDS! “A priceless theatre experience”
Santa Monica Playhouse
“One of the best in the country!” Daily Variety A spectacular all-day theatre camp where young people make friends, expand their imagination and have fun as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, and work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, to help create an awesome fully staged original production written just for them.
Main Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp
Falling Creek Camp
Main Camp is Falling Creek’s premier session. Four weeks allows time for our camp community to bond and strong friendships to be formed. Campers in 2nd-10th grades experience personal growth as they build on successes each week. Longer trips are offered and opportunities for leadership are a central focus.
Summer Camp - Kidspace Children's Museum - Pasadena , CA
Kidspace Children's Museum
Each week will bring to life a different National Park with new camp mascots, trail names, and challenges, plus up-close experiences with live animals, campfire singalongs, water play days, and all the summer fun of Kidspace Museum. Camps run weekly all summer. Each camp is five full days at Kidspace, Monday through Friday, from 8:45 am to 3:00 pm, and designed to delight children 5-8 years old. Extended care is available from 3:00 to 5:00 pm for an additional fee. Sign up for one unforgettable week of camp or the full 8-week series.
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 Intensive Therapy Group
Tumble N' Dots
Voted Best Special Needs Camp by Parenting OC readers, our intensives are a vibrant blend of engaging activities crafted to enhance social skills, sensory experiences, motor development, and beyond! Our carefully curated program offers an immersive and supportive environment where children explore a diverse range of activities, from interactive games to hands-on exercises, fostering holistic growth.
Pre-Med Camp
Roberts Wesleyan University Academic Summer Camps
Spend a week learning about medical professions and explore possible pathways to medical school and other health professions! You will learn more about the field of medicine and participate in hands-on medical simulations.
LA Galaxy Youth Development Camps
Los Angeles Galaxy
Youth Development Camps provide a platform for boys and girls ages 6-14 of beginner and intermediate levels to challenge themselves in an exciting environment consisting of challenging camp games, ball mastery and tactical instruction.
Summer Camp - San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Join us for Summer Camp at the San Diego Zoo! In week-long, full-day camps—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—campers will discover cool animal facts, enjoy crafts and games, and connect with wildlife. Led by experienced educators, campers will learn about wildlife conservation and how they can be wildlife heroes.
Barça Academy Camp 2026 - BELLINGHAM, WA
FC Barcelona Soccer Camps
RECEIVE A $50.00 DISCOUNT BY USING PROMO CODE: FCBABOUT Barça Academy Soccer Camps is coming to Bellingham for the first time this summer! Join us to train with official FC Barcelona coaches, learn the renowned Barça methodology, and embody core values like respect, effort, ambition, teamwork, and humility. Exceptional campers may even earn the chance to train at FC Barcelona's esteemed facilities in Spain. We hope to see you there!
Teacher Education Camp
Roberts Wesleyan University Academic Summer Camps
Spend a week learning about teaching children! You'll walk the path of a teacher, planning fun lessons and activities, and then implementing those activities with children.
Anime & Cartooning Summer Camp at Art Steps - Yorba Linda, CA
Art Steps - Yorba Linda, CA
KIDS LOVE OUR FUN & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS! All summer long we enrich our world-class classical drawing and painting curriculum with engaging lessons. Learn to create original Anime characters, including your favorites! Basic cartooning principles are taught by breaking images into whole shapes before drawing them. American and Japanese cartooning are taught alongside proportion and anatomy. This is a great workshop to revisit, year after year!
Barça Academy Camp 2026 - CHARLESTON, SC
FC Barcelona Soccer Camps
RECEIVE A $50.00 DISCOUNT BY USING PROMO CODE: FCBABOUT Barça Academy Soccer Camps is coming to Charleston for the first time this summer! Join us to train with official FC Barcelona coaches, learn the renowned Barça methodology, and embody core values like respect, effort, ambition, teamwork, and humility. Exceptional campers may even earn the chance to train at FC Barcelona's esteemed facilities in Spain. We hope to see you there!
CSI/Forensics Camp
Roberts Wesleyan University Academic Summer Camps
Come spend a week immersed in crime scene investigation! From collecting evidence to analyzing the evidence in a lab, you will process a simulated crime scene and work with a group to solve the crime. This camp will provide you with hands-on experience in the field of forensic science.
Storybook Summer Camp at Art Steps - Yorba Linda, CA
Art Steps - Yorba Linda, CA
KIDS LOVE OUR FUN & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS! All summer long we enrich our world-class classical drawing and painting curriculum with engaging lessons. This multimedia workshop is specially designed to meet your child’s early developmental needs. Students use various media to draw, paint, and sculpt their favorite book characters while singing songs, playing games, and having oodles of fun every step of the way!
Barça Academy Camp 2026 - LEXINGTON, KY
FC Barcelona Soccer Camps
RECEIVE A $50.00 DISCOUNT BY USING PROMO CODE: FCBABOUT Barça Academy Soccer Camps is coming to Lexington this summer! Join us to train with official FC Barcelona coaches, learn the renowned Barça methodology, and embody core values like respect, effort, ambition, teamwork, and humility. Exceptional campers may even earn the chance to train at FC Barcelona's esteemed facilities in Spain. We hope to see you there!
Claymation Studio Camp
Roberts Wesleyan University Academic Summer Camps
Dive into the full stop-motion filmmaking process in this intensive, week-long claymation workshop designed for high school students seeking a true college-level studio experience. While the workshop centers on sculpting expressive characters and building imaginative miniature sets, you’ll also move through the entire animation process, from planning and shooting to editing your own short film.
Anime & Cartooning Summer Camp at Art Steps - Laguna Hills, CA
Art Steps - Laguna Hills, CA
KIDS LOVE OUR FUN & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS! All summer long we enrich our world-class classical drawing and painting curriculum with engaging lessons. Learn to create original Anime characters, including your favorites! Basic cartooning principles are taught by breaking images into whole shapes before drawing them. American and Japanese cartooning are taught alongside proportion and anatomy. This is a great workshop to revisit, year after year!
Aviation Summer Camp Fullerton July 20 - 23
Aviation Summer Camp
Aviation Summer Camp is located in Fullerton, Long Beach, and Riverside, California and is offering aviation camps for kids age 8-12 years old. Experiencing the joy of flight can be one of the greatest experiences anyone can have. The rich history of aviation has inspired generations. Whether you are interested in flying as a career, a hobby, or just want to know more, our camps will provide a great experience.
Camp Poyntelle (Ages 6-16) - Overnight Camp - Poyntelle, PA
Commonpoint
Camp Poyntelle has been making children’s summer dreams come true since 1947. As a premier Jewish summer camp, we offer a traditional sleepaway experience filled with amazing memories, lasting friendships and nurturing and compassionate staff. We feel that camp is one of the few places a child can be their own person, without judgment or social pressure. Our intentional community is designed to allow kids to be kids, in a low key, fun and inclusive environment.
Under the Sea Clay Summer Camp at Art Steps - Laguna Hills, CA
Art Steps - Laguna Hills, CA
KIDS LOVE OUR FUN & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS! All summer long we enrich our world-class classical drawing and painting curriculum with engaging lessons. In this workshop, students learn to draw, paint, use traditional additive sculpting techniques with clay, and use paper construction to create sea life. Projects include a clay sculpture sand castle, a fish or shark hat, design your own sea monster, and more!
Summer Sailing Camp
Dana West Youth Sailing
Hands-on youth sailing summer camp in Dana Point for kids ages 7-18. Safe, fun, beginner-friendly sailing at Dana West Youth Sailing Program. 7 Weekly sessions starting June 15th. US Sailing certified instructors. Boats and sails provided. Sailing daily from 9 am - 3:30 pm and includes soda pop races on Wednesday night. A summer camp that gets kids outside, builds confidence, and teaches real skills. No sailing experience is required — most of our campers are first-time sailors.
Aviation Summer Camp Long Beach July 20 - 23
Aviation Summer Camp
Aviation Summer Camp is located in Fullerton, Long Beach, and Riverside, California and is offering aviation camps for kids age 8-12 years old. Experiencing the joy of flight can be one of the greatest experiences anyone can have. The rich history of aviation has inspired generations. Whether you are interested in flying as a career, a hobby, or just want to know more, our camps will provide a great experience.
Cartoon Clay Summer Camp at Art Steps - Costa Mesa, CA
Art Steps - Costa Mesa, CA
KIDS LOVE OUR FUN & CREATIVE WORKSHOPS! All summer long we enrich our world-class classical drawing and painting curriculum with engaging lessons. In this hands-on workshop, students see their characters come to life while learning classical sculpting methods. We introduce multiple materials and techniques in this inspiring camp! Students learn to sculpt and paint some of their favorite cartoon characters as well as learn how to make 3-dimensional houses they live in.
Content Creator Summer Camp - Irvine
Cooper's eSports Summer Camps
Content Creator Camp, presented by Cooper’s eSports Gaming Center in partnership with XP League Irvine & South OC, is designed for campers who want to explore modern content creation in a structured, professional environment. Campers learn the fundamentals of digital storytelling, video production, podcasting, live streaming, branding, editing, and on-camera communication—along with responsible online practices and digital safety. Throughout the week, students collaborate on creative projects...
2026 Summer Camp Sessions
Camp Unirondack
Session 1 (Age 8 - 12) …..…... June 28 - July 4 Session 2 (Age 11 - 13)……..…..…... July 5 - 11 Session 3 (Age 12 - 14)……..…...… July 12 - 18 Session 4 (Age 13 - 15) …..…...….. July 19 - 25 Session 5 (Age 14 - 16) ……... July 26 - Aug 1 Session 6 (Age 15 - 18) …….…......... Aug 2 - 8 Session 7 (Age 15 - 18) ………...…... Aug 9 - 15
Sing, Act, and Shine at LA Opera Camp 2026!
LA Opera Connects
Find your voice and perform with us at Opera Camp this summer! The official summer camp of LA Opera, Opera Camp is an enriching two-week program for ages 9–17 that offers extensive musical, dramatic, and movement coaching in a fun-filled environment. For the grand finale, participants will take part in a fully produced show. Camp runs for two weeks: Week 1 from July 20–24 (Monday through Friday) and Week 2 from July 27–August 1 (Monday through Saturday), with performances on August 1, 2026. Campers must attend an in-person audition so we can get to know them. Tuition is $1,000 per student, and a limited number of need-based scholarships are available. For more information, please visit our website.
eSports Free Play Experience Summer Camp - Irvine
Cooper's eSports Summer Camps
Camps offered each week from June 8th to August 14th Weekly Rate $149 - Daily Drop in Rate $39
Barça Academy Camp 2026 - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
FC Barcelona Soccer Camps
RECEIVE A $50.00 DISCOUNT BY USING PROMO CODE: FCBABOUT Barça Academy Soccer Camps is coming to San Juan Capistrano this summer for the first time! Join us to train with official FC Barcelona coaches, learn the renowned Barça methodology, and embody core values like respect, effort, ambition, teamwork, and humility. Exceptional campers may even earn the chance to train at FC Barcelona's esteemed facilities in Spain. We hope to see you there!
Barça Academy Camp 2026 - BEVERLY HILLS, CA
FC Barcelona Soccer Camps
RECEIVE A $50.00 DISCOUNT BY USING PROMO CODE: FCBABOUT Barça Academy Soccer Camps is coming to Beverly Hills for the first time this summer! Join us to train with official FC Barcelona coaches, learn the renowned Barça methodology, and embody core values like respect, effort, ambition, teamwork, and humility. Exceptional campers may even earn the chance to train at FC Barcelona's esteemed facilities in Spain. We hope to see you there!
Ultimate Ninjas Summer Camp
Ultimate Ninjas Anaheim Hills
Ultimate Ninjas Summer Camp 2025 offers an action-packed experience for kids ages 5-15! Flexible options include Half or Full-Day sessions, morning or afternoon times, and the choice to sign up for individual days or a full week.
Casa Kids: Creative Camp
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
An introduction to the arts for kids 7-10 years old.
Summer Engineering Camp
Biola University
Design and build a working automaton in a week! Learn skills in prototyping with 3D printers, laser cutters, and Solidworks. You will be taught by Biola faculty in our university facilities and have an opportunity to stay overnight in the dorms, eat in the university cafeteria, and experience college life. The hands-on projects are adaptable, allowing beginners to build foundational skills while challenging students with prior engineering or maker experience to explore more advanced designs.