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Model United Nations Institute at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts
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 UC Berkeley in Berkeley, 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.
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!
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.
Sugar Sweet Farm Camp
Sugar Sweet Farm
With a mission of connecting children to nature through farm-based education, Sugar Sweet Farm has served thousands of local children through farm events and summer camps. At Sugar Sweet Farm, camp is a hands-on, animal-rich experience where children spend their days caring for, learning from, and building real relationships with a vibrant community of farm animals—from goats and llamas to miniature horses, chickens, and even our delightfully opinionated pig.
Summer Art Camp: Make Your Own Monster: A Puppet-Making Camp with The Dusty & Dott Company
Schweinfurth Art Center
In this hands-on camp, students will design, build, and perform their very own original monster hand puppet using fabric, mixed materials, and techniques like paper mâché detailing and 3D-printed heads.
Under the Sea Clay 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. 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!
2026 Summer Camp classes at Heldeberg Workshop
Heldeberg Workshop
Heldeberg Workshop offers outdoor classes in science, fine art, folk art, performing arts, and high adventure for children entering kindergarten through high school. Our classes are led by experts, artisans, and certified teachers who want to share their knowledge and skills with kids.
Dance and Drama Summer Camps
Art-E Foundation
Give your child a summer of spark, spotlight, and sunshine! At Art-E Foundation, our high-energy performing arts camps swap screen time for the magic of dance and drama. Led by top-tier instructors, we offer exciting themes like Wicked, K-Pop Demon Hunters, Ballet Storybook, and Spanish Immersion. Through vibrant choreography and acting games, campers build confidence, rhythm, and lifelong friendships. Spots fill fast—secure your child’s space today!
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!
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Young People's Camp
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Our youngest thespians journey into Shakespeare’s world with theatre games, stage combat, music, puppetry, and more!
Summer Acting Workshop
South Coast Repertory
The skills developed—and explored—in SCR’s Summer Acting Workshop classes build confidence and self-esteem. The two-week day camp is designed for students new to SCR and introduces them to solving creative problems through inspiration and innovation! Enthusiastic and experienced professional artists will help students explore and deepen their understanding of the craft of acting and strengthen important life skills.
Perspective 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 the use of vanishing points to create believable 3-D shapes, in any drawing, anytime! Subject matter and media depend on the student’s skill level and interest, so beginners are welcome. This concept is fundamental to all types of art from cartooning to design to classicism, so serious students are encouraged to join.
Aviation Summer Camp Fullerton August 3 - 6
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.
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Teen Repertory Summer Intensive
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
In this newly combined session of Theatricum’s beloved Teen Summer Shakespeare Intensive and Teen Repertory, students get the best of both of both worlds taking workshops and rehearsing their own play in a fast-paced, professional environment!
Camp Lango Spanish Immersion For Kids
LangoKids Irvine
Spanish Immersion Day Camp for kids ages 5-11. We make language learning fun and effective.
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.
Aviation Summer Camp Long Beach August 3 - 6
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.
Circus Summer Camp
Aerial Arts America
Experience 5 action-packed days of high-energy circus fun, creativity, and adventure while making new friends at one of Southern California’s premier circus schools! Kids will explore aerial arts, juggling, unicycling, stilts, and more through exciting hands-on activities led by the leading aerial and circus training program in Orange County.
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.
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!
Pokemon TCG Strategy Summer Camp - Irvine
Cooper's eSports Summer Camps
Pokémon TCG Summer Camp hosted by Coopers gives kids the chance to play with their favorite Pokémon while learning a dynamic and evolving hobby in a safe, structured, and inclusive environment. Campers learn how to build their own decks, understand the official rules, and apply real math skills like damage calculation and probability during gameplay. Through guided match play and mini-tournaments, students develop critical thinking, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
Circus Summer Camp
Ruby Karen Project/ Orange County Aerial Arts
Experience 5 action-packed days of high-energy circus fun, creativity, and adventure while making new friends at one of Southern California’s premier circus schools! Kids will explore aerial arts, juggling, unicycling, stilts, and more through exciting hands-on activities led by the leading aerial and circus training program in Orange County.
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.
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
Circus Summer Camp
Ruby Karen Project/ Orange County Aerial Arts
Experience 5 action-packed days of high-energy circus fun, creativity, and adventure while making new friends at one of Southern California’s premier circus schools! Kids will explore aerial arts, juggling, unicycling, stilts, and more through exciting hands-on activities led by the leading aerial and circus training program in Orange County.
Bravo! Musical Theatre Camp - The Little Mermaid (Mission Viejo Studio)
Bravo! Players Guild
Make a splash at our Little Mermaid-themed Musical Theatre Day Camp! Campers ages 7+ will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and exploring songs inspired by the beloved Disney classic in a fun and supportive environment. The week concludes with a special mini-performance for family and friends on the final day of camp! August 3–7 Monday–Friday • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Bravo Studio B – Mission Viejo 27001 La Paz, Ste 112 Mission Viejo, CA 50% Sibling Discount Available!
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
Bravo! Musical Theatre Camp - Rio The Musical (Rancho Santa Margarita)
Bravo! Players Guild
Join us for a vibrant Rio-themed Musical Theatre Day Camp! Campers ages 7+ will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and exploring the colorful world inspired by the beloved animated film in a fun and supportive environment. The week concludes with a special mini-performance for family and friends on the final day of camp! August 3–7 Monday–Friday • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM RSM Bell Tower Community Center 22232 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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.
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.
Project FreePlay
Project FreePlay
Project FreePlay is for families who remember when sports meant grabbing a ball and playing until sunset, bringing back the joy of simple play with supportive coaches who build confidence, character, and growth. Your child will stay active, explore multiple sports, and make friends in a fun, pressure-free environment that captures the best parts of childhood.
Bravo! Musical Theatre Camp - Frozen (Ladera Ranch)
Bravo! Players Guild
Let it go at our Frozen-themed Musical Theatre Day Camp! Campers ages 7+ will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and learning selections inspired by the beloved Disney film in a fun and supportive environment. The week concludes with a special mini-performance for family and friends on the final day of camp! August 3–7 Monday–Friday • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Ladera Ranch – Oak Knoll & Flintridge Clubhouse 50% Sibling Discount Available!
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.
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.
Improvisation & Choreography Lab
South County Dance
Intermediate + dancers. Dancers will be learning components of choreography and dance making. They will have the opportunity to choreograph on themselves and their peers using a variety of creative tools and concepts. Dancers will also have the opportunity to explore and improve their improvisation across genres.
Summer Art Camp: Fiber Friends Workshop
Schweinfurth Art Center
Explore Fiber Arts from the perspective of the bugs, birds, and beasts that make, use, and eat fiber to better understand this creative medium and its wide range of art forms and materials.
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.