Ultimate Guide to 2026 South Bay Summer Camps

Finding the perfect summer camp just got easier! Local Anchor is your official Camp HQ for the South Bay, bringing you multiple Camp Fairs and a brand-new website, SouthBayCamps.com, to help families explore the best camps in the region. Whether you’re looking for sports, STEM, arts, adventure, or specialty programs, this guide has everything you need to plan an unforgettable summer for your child.

The Ultimate Guide to 2026 South Bay Summer Camps is brought to you in part by our friends at South Bay Credit Union, supporting local families and community connections. Get ready to discover amazing camps and exciting opportunities for kids of all ages!

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Best Summer Camps in Redondo Beach

Camp Awesome – Ages 4 – 13

BeachSports Beach, Surf & Skate Camps – Ages – 4 – 14

Best Summer Camps in Torrance

Steve & Kates Camp – Ages 4 – 12

Dig It Torrance – Ages 4 – 12

Riviera Kids Club Summer Camp – Ages 4 – 12

Best Summer Camps in Manhattan Beach

Steve & Kates Camp – Ages 4 – 12

BeachSports Beach, Surf & Skate Camps – Ages – 4 – 14

Best Summer Camps in Hermosa Beach

BeachSports Beach, Surf & Skate Camps – Ages – 4 – 14

Best Summer Camps in Palos Verdes

Peninsula Heritage Summer Fun N’ Games Camp – Ages 5- 15

Chadwick Summer Programs – Ages 4 – 17

Here’s Your 2026 Guide to the Best Summer Camps in the South Bay

Disclosure: We strive to provide the most accurate and up-to-date information, but we recommend contacting the camp directly to confirm details. Some camps are still TBD, and we will continue to update this guide as new information becomes available.

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General Camps in the South Bay 

Camp Awesome – Ages 4 – 13

Camp Awesome® is a drop-off-only beach summer program where kids ages 4-13 enjoy a safe, fun-filled experience packed with activities like water play, sports, arts and crafts, and much more. We focus on fostering creativity and independence by letting campers choose their own adventures, ensuring every day is unforgettable. With small camper-to-counselor ratios (8:1 on land, 6:1 in water), our trained staff prioritizes safety while delivering an exciting and supportive environment. At Camp Awesome®, we believe in creating lasting memories, building friendships, and helping kids discover their potential—all while having an awesome time at the beach! 

Steve & Kates Camp – Ages 4 – 12

The summer camp that trusts kids. Campers choose from multiple activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, building, recreation & more! Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included. Ages 4–12.

Chadwick Summer Programs – Ages 4 – 17

Dynamic summer program options include academic, performing and visual arts, sports, STEM, and enrichment camps. Chadwick’s Summer Programs provide a unique, fun and rewarding experience for your children. All our programs are designed to challenge your children and provide a warm and supportive environment of academic success and enrichment. 

Riviera Kids Club Summer Camp – Ages 4 – 12

At RKC Camps, your child will explore, play and create through diverse activities: arts & crafts, cooking, science, sports, dance, gymnastics, gardening and more! We are committed to provide a safe space for your children where they can discover new passions, have fun, feel empowered and gain confidence.

Peninsula Heritage Summer Fun N’ Games Camp – Ages 5- 15

Our summer camp provides a safe, confidence-building space for children to learn and enhance their team-building and problem-solving skills. Campers exercise their creativity and ingenuity, learn negotiating skills, and have great fun both inside and outdoors. Activities include a multitude of games, water play on Fridays, ice cream breaks, and more!

City of Manhattan Beach – Parks and Recreation Department – Ages 5 – 17

The City of Manhattan Beach offers summer camps for ages 5-17 years that cater to every interest! From sports and fitness to robotics and coding, you’re guaranteed to find something your child will enjoy.

YMCA – Ages K – 9th (Ages vary by location)  

For campers to engage in healthy, developmentally appropriate activities and learning opportunities, YMCA Summer Day Camps offer a secure and enjoyable environment. These camps emphasize having a good time while learning and fostering social and self-esteem via engaging in new activities. Weekly themes keep campers interested and provide them a framework for learning about themselves and their surroundings. For your child to enjoy the most amazing summer ever, they have a lot of possibilities!

Locations in Torrance, Gardena, San Pedro, and Westchester

Camp Lakota – Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles – Grades 2 – 12

The magic and fun of Camp Lakota awaits you! Nestled in Frazier Park, this Girl Scout camp is a hidden gem of classic camp activities. Lakota offers exciting opportunities for the first-time camper as well as the seasoned camper. From the thrill of horseback riding, swimming in the sparkling pool, zip lining, taking aim at archery, traveling across the low ropes, and enjoying new friendships around the flickering campfire, Lakota truly has something for everyone. With emphasis placed on teamwork and building community, campers develop strong bonds and leadership skills and make lifelong friends.

Valley Park Day Camp – Ages 6 – 13

Valley Park Day Camp is an all day, week-long program for kids ages 6 to 13 between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm at Hermosa Beach’s Valley Park, 2515 Valley Drive. Day campers participate in a variety of activities such as sports, drama, cooperative games, crafts, beach activities and off-site excursions to encourage social, physical and creative development. An enthusiastic leadership staff of experienced camp counselors supervises all activities. Counselor to camper ratio is 1:10.

Adventure Camp at AdventurePlex – Ages 4 – 12

You want the best for your kids, so give it to them with every school break! Adventure Camp has been repeatedly voted “Best Camp” in the Easy Reader’s “Best of the Beach” awards for helping kids do what they love—have fun! What they don’t realize is that the rock climbing, arts and crafts, play structure fun and Sports Court games are developing healthy habits, building self-esteem and teaching social skills—that’s the AdventurePlex way!

The Little Gym – Ages 3 – 12

Seasonal day camps at The Little Gym help your child combat the summer heat indoors with physical exercise, gymnastics, arts and crafts, and games. They offer two programs, one for young kids ages 3 to 8 and another for bigger kids ages 6 to 12, that focuses more on gymnastics skill building.

Manhattan Beach Police Department Explorer Program – Ages 14 – 19

Active in communities across the country, the Explorer Program is a rewarding volunteer program that allows youth to learn more about law enforcement while developing valuable leadership and life skills and giving service to the Police Department and the community. Young men and women will gain a better understanding of law enforcement functions and gain the academic and technical training needed to become future police officers.

Register Now for our FREE Camp Fairs – Palos Verdes, Torrance, Redondo Beach and El Segundo/Manhattan Beach 

Sports & Activity Camps in the South Bay 

Paul Krumpe Soccer Academy – Ages 5 – 12

Paul Krumpe Soccer Academy has been training South Bay kids for over 30 years now. It has become the South Bay’s Favorite kids camp. We teach soccer and help parents develop great kids, and have a blast doing it. 30 hours of camp each week (Monday-Friday 9am-3pm) on cool grass fields in Torrance Middle Schools. PKSA…Where Tomorrow’s Stars Get Their Start!!!

BeachSports Beach, Surf & Skate Camps – Ages – 4 – 14

This programs include a week filled with sun, surf, and smiles! Designed for children ages 4 and up, our camp offers a warm and welcoming introduction to beach life. 

Developed in collaboration with local elementary school teachers and lifeguards, all of their programs ensure a safe, inclusive and fun environment where every child can learn and play, whether it be it Boogie Boarding, Surfing, Playing Volleyball, Lacrosse, Ocean Safety or Skateboarding or a bit of each!

Tall Ship Island Adventure Sea Camp – Ages 7 – 17

Give your camper a summer to remember with Los Angeles Maritime Institute’s Tall Ship Island Adventure Sea Camp! They’ll see the beautiful California coast in a way most people never experience – aboard a tall ship – through Explorer Day Camp in Long Beach (ages 7-10) and 5 or 12-day Sleepaway Camp out of San Pedro (ages 10-17). Each one is filled with exciting new opportunities, and no sailing experience is necessary. We provide all that and more as we guide them in setting and adjusting sails, keeping the ship on course, taking part in a variety of recreational activities, and – for sleepaway camp or day camp’s optional overnight – sleeping aboard a tall ship! Learn more and register today at lamitopsail.org/seacamp.

Perfect Day Surf Camp – Ages 4 – 17

We offer surf camps for ages 4-17, junior guard prep camps and a beach camp. We offer full and half day and you can schedule by the day or the week! We are in Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance and Santa Monica. We also have a surf moms class and non-profit Perfect Days for less privileged.

South Bay Sprouts – Age 5-13

Get ready for a summer full of fun, friends, and cartwheels! Camp is open to gymnasts of all abilities, ages 5+. We wil be learning new skills, plying movement based games, creating arts & crafts, and having tons of fun while we are at it!

Sender One Rock Climbing Camp – Ages 6-13

Looking for something fun and exciting for your kids to do during the next school break? Look no further than Sender One’s Climbing Camp! Rock climbing has been shown to help build confidence, improve focus, and increase coordination and strength in children. Through active instruction and supervised games, climbers ages 6 to 13 years old, will learn how to problem solve, work in groups, and gain confidence in their ability to reach new heights!

Spring Training Sports Camps – Ages 4 – 12

Campers describe their experiences at Spring Training Sports Camps as “Best. Camp. EVER!” For 20 years Spring Training has been the South Bay’s leader for summer sports camps that are intentionally designed for all ages and abilities. All Spring Training events are led by youth development expert coaches who design safe, structured, engaging, and fun experiences using a winning model that keeps kids coming back year after year and gives parents the peace of mind that their child is safe and having a great time with their friends.

Breathe & Learn Kids Yoga Camp – Ages 5 – 11 (TBA)

Check out the South Bay’s only health and wellness summer camp. Along with energizing activities like yoga relay races and beach games, your child may anticipate more relaxing pursuits like crafts, journaling, and meditation on the sand. You can be confident that your child is receiving a lot of help and encouragement because class sizes are always limited.

Aqua Surf Camp – Ages 5 – 17

Aqua Surf offers fun, safe, and educational surfing programs for kids and teens all summer long (Monday – Friday). They offer a flexible camp program with by-the-day, or by-the-week options. They have a 3 to 1 ratio of students to teachers, to ensure the highest quality safety practices and personalized attention for each camper. This helps them empower campers to gain greater confidence, build lifelong skills, create treasured memories and have an epic summer.

LA Galaxy Youth Camps – Ages 6 – 16

LA Galaxy Youth Soccer Camps provide a platform for players ages 6-16 and all levels of ability to play soccer in a challenging and exciting environment. Their professional USSF Certified Youth Coaching Staff create a unique atmosphere for all players to receive the highest coaching instruction while enjoying being developed as a soccer player.

Palos Verdes Breakers Summer Camps – Ages K – 8th

Breakers basketball camp incorporates the learning of basketball fundamentals into fun skill-building drills and activities. After experiencing their camp your child will leave with more basketball skills and basketball IQ. The camp goal is to foster individual basketball skills, accomplish individual basketball goals, and instill the competitive desire to compete.

Aerial Gymnastics Club – Ages 5 – 12

AGC offers weekly gymnastics camps all summer long for kids ages 5 to 12. Each camp week has a colorful theme and offers fun activities like dress-up days, games, water play Kona ice, and more. There are both half-day and full-day choices.

Freedom Surf Camp – All ages

The main goals of Freedom Surf Camps are to introduce your children to the genuinely fantastic experience of surfing, help them adopt a healthy lifestyle, and prepare them for ocean safety. They provide a wide range of options and locations around Los Angeles, including beaches in Malibu, Manhattan Beach, and Venice/Santa Monica.

Champ Camp – Ages 4 – 12

From skateboarding to boogie boarding at Champ Camp kids can hit the beach or park depending on whether they prefer wheels or waves. No matter what, they are guaranteed a fun and exciting experience building skills and making friends.

Jack Kramer Club Tennis Camp –  Ages 4 – 12

Summer tennis camp provides kids with the opportunity to build tennis skills at a variety of levels. Campers can also enjoy pool and play time at the end of the day. Membership is required to register for camp.

Sinjin Smith Beach Volleyball Camp – Ages 5 – 15

They are a non-profit beach volleyball program designed to instruct your children in volleyball principles and teamwork. To provide your child the most enjoyable and interesting experience possible, they collaborate with knowledgeable coaches and professionals. You can opt to register for Sand and Sea or Beach Volleyball, where your youngster can practice surfing and play a ton of entertaining activities.

Redondo Beach Youth Foundation Sailing Camp – Ages 8 – 18

From beginners to those with some experience on a boat, this camp offers an unparalleled experience helping kids develop string seamanship skills as well as gaining confidence. There are a variety of program options depending on age and skill level. All campers must pass a swim test on the first day.

Peninsula Sports Camps – Ages 5 – 14

Over 70,000 kids have attended basketball, soccer, and baseball programs offered by The Peninsula Sports Camps since its founding in 1972. The camp’s director, Tom Maier, is a well-known basketball coach in the South Bay with more than 700 victories and four CIF titles. He has a teaching certificate and a master’s degree in physical education with a focus in sports management from USC. Full and half day options are offered for all camp programs.

PV Surf Camp – Ages 4 – 14

P.V. Surf offers various programs depending on age and skill level. The range of programs begins with the participant who is not quite ready to start surfing (these participants will receive one-on-one support in the water at all times), up to the intermediate surfer who wants to improve on their skills.

Wavehuggers Surf Camp – Ages 5 – 17

Got a Little Mermaid who’s looking for some after-school adventure, or maybe an aspiring pirate who’s a little low on vitamin Sea? Wavehuggers is excited to offer young ocean lovers (ages 5 to 17 years old) with the opportunity to learn the basics of surfing in Huntington Beach.

Girl Scout Day Camp: Marine Landing – K – 8th grade

Located in Long Beach, Marine Landing offers unique programming focusing on paddle sports, marine science, and Girl Scout traditions. The calm waters of Alamitos Bay offer the perfect location for beginning paddlers to learn new skills and an expansive landscape for expert mariners to seek new challenges. Staff and campers alike are dedicated to creating memories that last a lifetime with the ocean as your backdrop. Swim. Paddle. Laugh. Repeat.

Girl Scout Day Camp:  El Ranchito K – 8th grade

Tucked away in the charming suburbs of Long Beach, El Ranchito is a tree-lined high adventure day camp, where girls are encouraged to take safe risks that boost bravery and promote goal setting. Exciting, confidence-building outdoor activities include archery, low ropes, and a 32-foot climbing tower.

West End Sports Camp – Ages 5 – 11 

West End Sports Camp will provide your child with fun, friendship, and excitement while giving you peace of mind that your child will be spending their glorious summer days in a safe, nurturing and athletically based camp environment. Sports activities include tennis, racquetball, swimming, field games and more.

Super Moverz – Ages 5 – 12

Camps allow kids to work in teams, build sports skills, and get fit while playing the most amazing adventure games ever created! Also, kids get plenty of time with the zip lines, rope swings, water games, and more.

Register Now for our FREE Camp Fairs – Palos Verdes, Torrance, Redondo Beach and El Segundo/Manhattan Beach 

Cooking Camps in the South Bay 

From Scratch Bakers – Ages 8 – 12

Chef Arm’s From Scratch Bake Sessions promote baking techniques from basic to advanced. In addition to reviewing the basic history and science of baking, kids will practice proper kitchen safety included knife skills, preparation, and professional kitchen etiquette–all while having a blast whipping up delicious desserts.

Art Camps in the South Bay 

Indivisible Arts Summer Camp – Ages 7 – 17

Indivisible Arts’ hybrid creativity and emotional intelligence camps blend excitement, fun, and freedom with wisdom and problem-solving tools to help kids meet life on life’s terms. Camp classes and offerings include photography, painting, resin, spray paint, mixed medium and more. Kids can also get creative with music, try yoga, and just have fun with water play.

Art Zone – Ages 3 and Up (TBA)

Art Zone offers half day camps that are fun and exciting with new ideas and creative experimentation happening every day. Each day, instructors guide kids step by step through the process of creating a wonderful art project, paying close attention to individual interests and abilities. In addition to guided projects, your child will enjoy so many other open-ended rich play activities including: Clay Table, Finger Painting, Spray Bottle Painting, Goop Table, Dress Up, Sand and Water-room Kitchen. The camp program is flexible with 3-hour and 4-hour options that allow you to select single days and build your own schedule.

South Bay Art Department Summer Art Camps & Classes – Ages 5 – 16 (TBA)

South Bay Art Dept. provides summer art camps and classes to give children and teens an opportunity to express themselves creatively through a variety of mediums, and make meaningful artwork they can take pride in. If your child wants to strengthen their artistic abilities this summer, these camps and classes are perfect!

AR Workshop Torrance Summer ARt Camp – Ages 7 – 14

Summer ARt Camps promote creativity and hands-on STEAM learning in a fun and social environment that provides kids with the tools and materials to enjoy a hands-on crafting experience. Morning and Afternoon camps are available from June-August!

Tinkering Camp – Ages 7 – 12 (TBA)

Tinkering Camp teaches children the skills they need to turn their wildest imaginings into robust items made from wood, plastic, metal, and fabric. The campers will enjoy activities that encourage socialization and cooperation while building projects on their own to a group theme. With a 5:1 camper to facilitator ratio, the workshop provides a supportive environment for personal growth through skills development and creative construction. They also offer a Counselor in Training program for ages 13 – 18.

Register Now for our FREE Camp Fairs – Palos Verdes, Torrance, Redondo Beach and El Segundo/Manhattan Beach 

Science – STEM /STEAM and Nature in the South Bay 

Code Ninjas El Segundo Summer Camps – Ages 5 – 13

Turn Screen Time Into Skill Time This Summer With Code Ninjas El Segundo Summer Camp. This year, we’re offering 7 JR camps (ages 5-7) and 12 CREATE camps (ages 8+), with both AM and PM sessions available. You can mix and match to create a full-day camp experience, with a 30-minute meal break in between. Plus, extended care from 3 PM – 5 PM will be available (subject to availability).

Rolling Robots – Ages 5 – 15

Dive into a world where fun meets the future at Rolling Robots, offering kids aged 5-15 the ultimate adventure in robotics and coding. With over 20 stimulating STEM camps, there’s something for every young tech enthusiast eager to explore. Ignite your child’s passion for innovation and watch their skills soar. Let the summer be unforgettable with Rolling Robots where learning and enjoyment collide!

Dig It Torrance – Ages 4 – 12 (TBA)

Join the Crew! Dig It Torrance is an 8,000 sq. ft. STEM-inspired, indoor play space themed around construction. Our Camps offer all children, ages 4-12, a safe, clean, interactive play space to explore and learn how to build the world around them through PLAY. We offer flexible scheduling with half-day, full-day, daily and weekly pricing. Our highly-trained and caring Crew engage your young builders in a variety of activities incorporating Science, Art, Engineering, Active Play, and much more!

Camp Galileo – Ages – Rising K – 8th

At Camp Galileo, every week is a one-of-a-kind adventure full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun, from silly skits to face painting to pie throwing. Grounded in the acclaimed Galileo Innovation Approach, our hands-on activities and outdoor games cultivate essential skills—including collaboration, perseverance and creative confidence—that last long after summer ends.

PlanetBravo – Grades K – 9th

From the beginning, PlanetBravo’s award-winning summer camp has always been about giving kids a fun, confidence-boosting experience where they can explore and develop new multimedia skills with their friends. Whether it’s learning to code, making movies, modding Minecraft, or building robots, our kids are using their summers to do incredible things with technology at camp.

Aquarium of the Pacific – Ages 3 – 12 (TBA)

Dive into fun this summer! The Aquarium of the Pacific offers camps feature exciting animal interactions, tours, crafts, games, and experiments.

California Science Center – Grades Pre-K – 8th

This popular hands-on science camp offers a variety of activities based on age with morning, afternoon, or full-day options. No matter what schedule you choose, kids will spend the summer exploring and making exciting discoveries.

Destination Science – Ages 5 – 11 (TBA)

Destination Science is a warm, wonderful environment where kids feel comfortable making connections with others! From superhero physics to dino bots and astronaut camp, there are so many exciting options to choose from no matter what science peaks your kids curiosity.

South Bay Eco Kids – Ages 7 – 10

South Bay Eco Kids is a program of TeachingGreen, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people love and protect our natural world. At Eco Kids Camp, children get to engage with nature where they can thrive. No computers, no smart phones, no man-made playground equipment. Just trees and ponds, insects and wildlife, waiting to be discovered and explored.

Register Now for our FREE Camp Fairs – Palos Verdes, Torrance, Redondo Beach and El Segundo/Manhattan Beach 

Performing Arts, Music & Dance in the South Bay 

Launch Dance Center – Ages 3 – 18 (TBA)

Launch Dance Center offers summer camps and programs to all ages and level of dancers. We encourage dancers to explore their potential and creativity in the dance studio, and have fun while doing so! Our programs offer styles of dance including ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, modern, tap, musical theater and more. Hope to dance with your child this summer!

Music Rhapsody Summer Camp – Grades K – 8th

Explore new instruments, make new friends, play musical games, and even participate in a concert at our unique music day camp. Discover a plethora of percussion instruments like xylophones, metallophones, and hand drums. Take daily lessons in recorder, piano, ukulele, flute, or saxophone. Sing, dance, or try your hand at musical theater. From beginners to advanced, this camp offers something for everyone!

3D Summer Camp (Dance, Destinations & Discovery) at Dance 1 – Ages 4 – 13 (TBA)

We offer a full day 9-2:30pm camp for kids ages 6-11, a half day 9-12pm camp for kids ages 4-6 and an all new teen only camp 9-2:30pm for ages 11-13. All of these camps include crafts, games, fun, walking fieldtrips (only full day camps), and, of course, dance (ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, and musical theater). Each day is a different theme (from movie day to pajama day and so much more). Come make some new friends and dance the summer away……

Mini Mustang Summer Theatre Camp – Ages 5 – 11 (TBA)

Mira Costa Drama Tech students are excited to welcome thespians excited to spend a week at theatre camp! Campers will have fun exploring acting, singing, dancing, improv and more with some games and crafts sprinkled in! Our talented staff is excited to welcome campers from Kindergarten to 5th grade and will create age appropriate groups according to the number of campers registered. The week will end with a short parent showcase around 1pm on Friday. We can’t wait to explore theatre with your camper this summer! Open to current Kinder through 5th graders
Any questions can be sent to dramatechboosters@gmail.com.

Coast Music Summer Programs – Ages 7 and up (TBA)

Summer programs at Coast Music include various themed weeks like band camp, music skills camp, musical theatre camp, guitar camp and more. They offer multi-camp discounts so you can save by signing up for multiple sessions throughout the summer.

McNulty School of Irish Dance Culture Camp – Ages 5 – 17

The McNulty School Of Irish Dance hosts summer camps with Irish music, mythology, language, dance, art, storytelling, sports, history, geography, and more!

The Academy of Dramatic Arts Camp – Ages 3 – 14

Singing, dancing, acting games, dress-up days, arts & crafts, and themed obstacle courses are just some of the awesome activities your child will enjoy at this fun and creative musical theater experience. Camps culminate in a musical theater showcase based on the camp’s theme! Age groups: 3-5 yr, 6-10 yr, and 10-14 yr.

School of Dance and Music – Ages 2.5 – 6.5 (TBA)

Choose from 1-week Summer Camps designed to give kids a sampling of dance styles including Hip Hop and Jazz , as well as Cheer, Tumbling, and Yoga. Summer Dance Classes and Music Lessons are also available for kids of all ages.

Emerging Artists Musical Theater Camp for Kids  – Ages 4 and up

Students will enjoy learning all about the stage. From performing skills to costume design: they will sing, dance, act, craft, and more. There is a mini-musical performance at the end of each camp week for family and friends.

Religious Camp in the South Bay 

Camp Menorah and Camp Tuvia – Ages 2 – 16

Camp Menorah and Camp Tuvia are the oldest Jewish day camps in the South Bay! With programs for preschoolers and kinder (Camp Tuvia) as well as school-age campers, preteens, and teens (Camp Menorah), our summers are all about fun, building community, and RUACH (spirit). Music, sports, arts and crafts, water days, field trips, beach days, color wars, and more – it’s all KEF (fun) at Menorah!

Camp Gan Izzy – Ages 5 – 11

Camp Gan Israel, under the auspices of the Jewish Community Center – Chabad – is part of the largest and fastest growing network of Jewish day camps in the world. Gan Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities.

New City Kids Summer Camp – Ages 5 to 12 (TBA)

New City Church is excited to be hosting a flexible summer camp for local South Bay families. Each week has a special theme, with activities, music, art, games, field-trips, and guest speakers to go with it! Kids will be placed into age-specific groups so they can make new friends, and have activities geared just for them. Snacks & a camp shirt are provided.

Educational, Learning & Language in the South Bay 

Sylvan Summer Learning – Ages 4 – 18

Learning is more fun with Sylvan’s courses and camps! Learning doesn’t have to stop when school ends. Whether you’re looking for a summer study skills camp for your middle schooler, writing, reading, or math for your elementary child, or want to help your teen prepare for the SATs during school breaks, we can help keep your child motivated to learn all year long. We offer courses and for different ages, interests and goals, so every student can find the perfect fit.

Yak Academy Spanish Cooking and Art Camp – Ages 3 – 10 (TBA)

Summer of Fun Spanish Camps. Interactive and Play-Based Camps, with weekly interactive themes for kids. Weekly Cooking, Art and Active Play, while immersed in Spanish. Campers Ages 3-10 yrs old.

Camp RAD – Grades 4 – 7 (TBA)

Camp RAD is an all-encompassing academic prep camp with personalized instructional support of Math and English, balanced with art, crafts, and outdoor games. Hosted by MBMS teacher, Chris Chao, it’s the perfect way to review and get ahead for the school year while having FUN!

Best In Class Education Torrance – Ages 5 – 14

In-person 6-week summer camp is a great opportunity for K-8th graders to stay sharp, learn, and have fun in a non-screen live format 5 days/week. The academic camp (morning) will prepare students for the upcoming year with instruction in Next-level+ Math, Next-level English and Creative Writing. The enrichment camp (afternoon) will be full of creative pursuits like arts, drama, speech, and exercise. Sign-up for either half-day or full day option and give your kids 6 weeks of active, educational, and enriching summer activities away from home and screens.

Spanish in Action – Manhattan Beach – Ages 4 – 9

At this Spanish Immersion Camp your kids will be totally immersed and learning a ton of Spanish while having a blast, giving special emphasis on acquiring the language through extended game playing, singing songs, dancing, arts and crafts, storytelling, pretend stores, acting, and using their five senses in order to learn to converse in Spanish.

A Journey to Brazil Summer Camp – Ages 5 – 10

Join the ArteLuta Capoeira Academy in Lomita, CA for a dynamic and fun-filled exploration of Brazil, one of the most diverse and spectacularly beautiful countries in South America. The summer camp is a full day (9am-2pm) of fun and educational activities for ages 5-10 celebrating Brazil and the amazing flora and fauna of the Amazon Rainforest. Kids will play capoeira (martial art), soccer, learn maculelê drumming and dancing. There will also be arts and crafts, storytelling, slime creation, screenprinting, and animal mask making. We will spend ample time both indoors and outdoors. Kids will also make and eat their own pizzas at Rizzo’s on the last day of camp.

Special Needs Camps in the South Bay 

Camp Nugget – Ages 5 – 12

Camp Nugget at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), has served thousands of children with disabilities for over 50 years. The program offers children positive opportunities to enjoy and successfully participate in physical activity, games, sports and aquatic experiences that may be limited to them in other programs. The camp offers small camp to staff ratios and small group settings.

Camp Kesem at Long Beach State – Ages 6 – 18 (geared towards kids who have loved ones affected by cancer)

Camp Kesem serves children who have lost a parent to cancer, have a parent undergoing cancer treatment, or whose parent is a cancer survivor. Serving children ages 6 to 18, campers experience a warm and loving environment with other children who have similar life experiences. This community provides the foundation for confidence building, improved communication skills, enhanced life outlook and attitude.

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