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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.
Summer Horse Camp
Camulos Farm
A five-day camp that emphasizes the care and riding of horses! Learn to groom, basic first aid, health and nutrition, and most importantly, a riding lesson everyday of camp! It’s a fun and activity-filled camp that caters to every riding ability; from first-time riders to the more advanced equestrian.
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.
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.
Hair and Makeup Camp
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
Students will learn basic hair and makeup techniques suitable for them onstage.
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
Aviation Summer Camp Fullerton August 10 - 13
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.
Bravo! Musical Theatre Camp - Stranger Things (Mission Viejo Studio)
Bravo! Players Guild
Step into the Upside Down at our Stranger Things-themed Theatre Day Camp for teens! Campers will spend the week acting, creating characters, and exploring dramatic, cinematic scenes inspired by the hit series in a fun and high-energy environment. The week ends with a special mini-performance for family and friends on the final day of camp! August 10–14 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!
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!
Aviation Summer Camp Long Beach August 10 - 13
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.
Bravo! Musical Theatre Camp - Peter Pan (Rancho Santa Margarita)
Bravo! Players Guild
Fly away to Neverland at our Peter Pan-themed Musical Theatre Day Camp! Campers ages 7+ will spend the week singing, dancing, acting, and exploring the magic of the beloved 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 10–14 Monday–Friday • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM RSM Bell Tower Community Center 22232 El Paseo Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Cartoon 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 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.
Minecraft Building Camp - Irvine
Cooper's eSports Summer Camps
The Minecraft Building Summer Camp offers campers the chance to unleash their creativity in the blocky world of Minecraft. Campers will learn the art of building from simple structures to grand, complex designs, mastering everything from basic homes to elaborate castles and cities. Through collaborative projects, daily building challenges, and creative workshops, they’ll develop skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and design.
Anime & Cartooning 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. 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!
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
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.
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 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.
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.