The Best Sports Camps for Kids in L.A.
Physical activity—alongside a healthy diet—is essential for everyone’s wellbeing, and if your kids love to play on the court or in a gym all year round, then a sports camp is the perfect place to spend the summer in motion. Whether your young athletes prefer tennis, soccer, basketball, or gymnastics, check out our Los Angeles and South Bay summer camp picks for kids with a penchant for sports.
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West L.A. and South Bay Sports Camps
Sender One Rock Climbing Camp – Ages 6 – 14
Looking for something fun and active for your child during school break? Sign-up for this awesome rock climbing camp! Activities include rope climbing, bouldering, games, king swing, and Sender City. Space is limited, so register early!
Locations by LAX and in Playa Vista
Summer Horsemanship Camp with Ocean View Riding School – Ages 6 – 17+
Explore the wonderful world of horses this summer! The goal of this summer camp is to help students become confident and independent riders and develop positive and responsible horsemanship skills. In addition to significant riding time, the activity and learning focus for all camps revolves around horse careers and each day will be focused on a different aspect of working with horses.
Location: Portuguese Bend Riding Club – 40 Narcissa Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Fitness By the Sea – Ages 4 – 14
What’s better for exercise than playing on a sunny beach? Fitness by the Sea is a beach summer camp for kids four to 14 that offers over 200 activities including team sports, like volleyball and soccer, water sports, like surfing and paddling, and individual sports, like yoga and gymnastics. There are art activities, games, and themed days for sports lovers who also enjoy getting creative.
Location: Four locations, available here.
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Nike Junior Golf Camps – Ages 7 – 13
Kids and teens can sign up for Nike Junior Golf Camp at the Links at Victoria Golf Course for full and half-day sessions. instructional classes followed by course play give kids the opportunity to develop swing skills as well as game play, making it one of the best summer camps for young golfers.
Location: Links at Victoria Golf Course, 340 M.L.K. Jr. St, Carson, CA 90746
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.
Location: 23036 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance, CA 90505
Iverbe Day and Sports Camp – Ages 4 – 13
Iverbe Sports Camps are focused on giving all kids the chance to engage in sports regardless of ability. Depending on which location you choose, your kids can select between many activities, including gymnastics, baseball, dance, soccer, football, and more. The camps are open to kids ages four to 13.
Culver City: The Willows Community School, 8509 Higuera Street, Culver City, CA 90232.
Palisades: Palisades High School, 15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.
Westchester: St. Anastasia Catholic School, 8631 South Stanmoor Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Mid-City Sports Camps
Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camps – Ages 7 – 18
Hosted at the University of Southern California, Wilson Collegiate Tennis Camp offers both full and half day camp options for young players, including up to six hours of tennis play each day. The camp is open to kids of all skill levels from ages seven to 18.
Location: David Marks Tennis Stadium, 1075 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA.
Got Game Sports – Ages 4 – 14
One of the most popular summer camps, Got Game Sports focuses on physical activity through traditional sports, accompanied by art and science projects for a well-rounded experience. Campers also enjoy a weekly field trip. Kids ages four to 12 can enroll in one of three age specific groups. Teens 13 and up and take part in the counselor-in-training program.
Location: Various locations in Mid-City and Hollywood, more details here.
San Fernando Valley Sports Camps
Dream Elite Gymnastics Summer Camp – Ages 3 and up
With both full-day and half-day options, the Dream Elite Camp is an exceptional gymnastics camp that offers classes to kids of all skill levels, taught by professional gymnasts in classes according to age and skill level. Camps and classes are offered to kids ages three and up.
Location: 21150 Califa Street, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA 91367.
Rally Camps – Grades Pre-K – 8th
The specialized sports training camp offers just about any sport you can think of—from baseball to track and field and ice skating, making Rally Camps a must-consider summer camp for athletic kids. The camp is open to kids ages five to 14.
Calabasas Camp: AC Steele Middle School, 22450 Mullholland Hwy, Calabasas.
Sherman Oaks Camp: Armstrong Middle School, 5041 Sunnyslope Avenue, Sherman Oaks.
Multiple Locations
LA Clippers Youth Basketball – Ages 6 – 14
This high-energy basketball camp is inclusive and meant for kids of all skill levels. In the mornings, campers learn the basics, while in the afternoons, they play—and you can watch them, too!
Location: You can take a detailed look at the locations near you here.
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.
Address: Locations depend on the specific youth camp and availability; more info here.
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