California Kids Summer Camp Guide

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Music Rhapsody Summer Day Camp

In-Person Only Ages: 5-14

Join us for the most inspiring, up-tempo, melodious, groovy, rhythmic and exhilarating summer camp ever!

Wild Roots Camp and Adventure

In-Person Only Ages: 4-12

Explore the Great Outdoors with us! August 1-5

Ballet Summer Camps (Ages 4 to 10)

In-Person Only Ages: 4-10

Learn to Dance at San Diego's Historic Ballet School in Balboa Park

Steve & Kate's Camp

In-Person Only Ages: 4-12

Summer Camp for ages 4-12!

Wild Roots Explore and Wanderlust

In-Person Only Ages: 4-12

Trek the globe with us. August 15-19

Beauty and the Beast Summer Theatre Camp!

In-Person Only Ages: 6-14

July 25th-29th, Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm

Descendants Summer Theatre Camp!

In-Person Only Ages: 6-14

June 13th-17th, Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm

Wild Roots North and South

In-Person Only Ages: 4-12

Find your True North. June 13-17

Frogwarts Wizardry Creativity Camp

In-Person Only Ages: 8-15

Harry Potter inspired drama camp where wizards go to hone their magical skills

Camp with Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

In-Person Only Ages: 4-18

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep has an exciting summer of Theatre day camps!

Summer Discovery at UCLA

In-Person Only Ages: 10-18

Summer Discovery Pre-College High School Enrichment and Middle School Enrichment Programs at UCLA

Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research

In-Person on Online Ages: 12-18

We offer workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school/middle school students.

Camp Izza

In-Person Only Ages: 5-12

Camp Izza is open this summer (2022) and is the perfect day camp for ages 5-12!

Golden Eagle Summer Camp

In-Person Only Ages: 5-13

All-sports day camp for kids 5-13 in Los Altos, Mountain View, and Cupertino, CA

Wild Roots Sun and Stars

In-Person Only Ages: 4-12

Space Discovery, Depth of the sea and everything in between. July 25-29

Steve Wallen Swim School

In-Person Only Ages: 3-18

For over 40 years, SWSS has been teaching swim lessons and water safety for kids and adults of all levels.

Disney Summer Theatre Camp!

In-Person Only Ages: 6-14

June 27th-July 1st, Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm

Wave Heart Surf Camp

In-Person Only Ages: 5-17

Summer surf and ocean conservation camp for kids 5-17

Wild Roots Fairytales and Fables

In-Person Only Ages: 4-12

Set your dreams Free. July 11-15

Broadway Summer Theatre Camp!

In-Person Only Ages: 6-14

June 20th-24th, Monday-Friday 9am to 3pm

Academic Writing

In-Person Only Ages: 13-17

Start or Finish High School With Strong Writing Skills

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Featured Online Camps

Faux Food | July 11- July 15, 9am-12pm

Online Only Ages: 6-10

Faux Food will focus on creating fun food out of cake. Will you be fooled?!

Rainbow Rush | June 13- June 17, 1pm-4pm

Online Only Ages: 11-15

Rainbow Rush will focus on creating everything rainbow. We won't hesitate to use bold and bright colors!

Ecosystem Exploration

Online Only Ages: 7-10

Animals have mastered living in extreme ecosystems. Let's find out how and meet some amazing animals!

Reptiles From Around the World

Online Only Ages: 5-7

Let's explore reptiles from habitats all around the world and meet some remarkable reptiles along the way!

Magical Creatures | July 25- July 29, 1pm-4pm

Online Only Ages: 11-15

This camp will focus on unicorns, furry monsters and dragons, and an occasional fairy.

Rainbow Rush | July 18- July 22, 1pm-4pm

Online Only Ages: 11-15

Rainbow Rush will focus on creating everything rainbow. We won't hesitate to use bold and bright colors!

Organizing Animals

Online Only Ages: 5-7

Mammals, birds, and reptiles... oh, my! Come meet some live animals and learn how they're classified!

Faux Food | June 6- June 10, 1pm-4pm

Online Only Ages: 11-15

Faux Food will focus on creating fun food out of cake. Will you be fooled?!

Summer Bridge Courses Math and Science

Online Only Ages: 12-18

Summer academic course work in Math and Sciences to prepare students for the next academic year

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California Kids Summer Camp Guide

Find the best summer fun for kids in California! See our featured California camps, use our advanced search to discover all camps near you, follow our local California Summer Kids Guide social media pages or find a summer job!

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Featured California Summer Camps

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