2024 Orange County Summer Camps Guide - South OC Moms - South OC Moms

Who is ready to have the best summer yet? Check out the fantastic listing of local South Orange County Summer Camps, that can’t wait to host your child this summer. Click on the links below to register your child for Summer Camp.

YMCA of Orange County

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Plan your summer of adventure at the Y! The YMCA of Orange County has it all covered for you and your children this summer. They are offering a wide variety of different camps and activities for children ages 4-14 all over Orange County. They have it all, everything from day camps, sleepaway camps and
specialty camps!

Day Camp is a weekday camp on elementary school campuses where kids will get to Broadcast their Brilliance through participating in sports, outdoor activities, STEAM activities, field trips, community service projects & so much more!

Sleepaway Campers will get to pick between Camp ELK (Wrightwood, CA) and Camp Oakes (Big Bear, CA) this summer. Their adventure will include exploring nature, hiking, archery, canoeing, campfires & more. Campers are sure to learn something new and create memories to last a lifetime.

Last but not least, their specialty camps are perfect if your child has a special talent, hobby, or interest. Y specialty camps take place at their fitness centers and will foster their passions while providing them with opportunities to explore new things!

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I Can Academy

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 Discover a summer of learning and fun with our teacher-led summer camps! Our programs are crafted and led by credentialed educators who bring expertise, enthusiasm, and a passion for teaching to every activity.

With a focus on engaging, hands-on experiences, our teachers create an enriching environment where your child can explore, learn, and grow. Whether your child is passionate about math, science, reading, or writing, our diverse curriculum offers something for every interest.

Rest assured, our dedicated teachers are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can make new friends, develop new skills, and create lasting memories. Join us for a summer filled with discovery and learning led by the best in the field!

Follow us on Instagram and mention South OC Moms to receive $50 off each week if you enroll before March 31st.

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National Gymnastics

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Summer is just around the corner and we are excited to invite campers from 4.5 yrs to 14 yrs. With health and safety protocols in place, adventure awaits as each camp day will be filled with fun activities including gymnastics, games, arts & crafts. Don’t delay and sign up today.
 

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Strategic Kids

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Our unique Summer Camp combines fun with learning in an environment that encourages children to explore and develop life skills. Our STEAM Summer Camp features Chess programming exclusively in the morning and a combination of activities such as LEGO, Origami, Magic, and MORE in the afternoon!

Our morning Chess programming includes story-based lessons, interactive games, an opportunity for your child to play with our GIANT chess pieces, and take part in chess tournaments to really test their skills! Then our special afternoon programming includes all Strategic Kids classics plus
special themed Fridays!

Spark your child’s creative potential with Strategic Kids STEAM Summer Camp!

Location: Strategic Kids Learning Center
26941 Cabot Rd. Ste. 109, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
 

Spark your child’s creative potential with Strategic Kids STEAM Summer Camp! Camp weeks run from June 3rd to August 16th. There are full day and half day options for kids ages 6 – 13.

 

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Heat Culinary

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This summer, HEAT is offering International Pastry Camps, as well as World Cuisine Camps.  These week-long camps will be offered for kids (ages 8-12) and teens (ages 13-18) at their Laguna Niguel location. The cooking summer camps will be running throughout the summer.

Friendships and fun times are sure to ensue throughout the food-filled festivities, as these junior chefs learn new and improve upon their current culinary skills in the HEAT kitchen!

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Ultimate Ninjas Anaheim Hills

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Ultimate Ninjas Camps are specially designed to teach the techniques used to conquer any obstacle – and we have many!

During training our focus is on getting fit and having FUN while building strength, endurance, coordination, and learning pro tips and and techniques to quickly and safely maneuver through various obstacles. Camps are designed for ages 5-15

Ninja Camps include:

+ Obstacle Stations
+ Working on techniques
+ Courses
+ Games
+ Open play

 

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Azarian Gymnastics

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Does your child love to tumble, twirl and jump? Come join us for our thrilling weeks of summer camp! Our camps are a great way to enjoy fabulous times with old and new friends. We incorporate many exciting exercises and educational activities to ensure a fun-filled program for all campers. Bring your friends and come join us for a few days, a week, or the whole summer! Weekly themes include Under the Sea, Animal Adventures, Video Game Adventures, Time Travel, Disney, Paris Olympics, Spiderverse, Welcome to Hogwarts  and Aloha! 

They have Full Day – 9:00am-3:00pm & Half Day9:00am-12:00pm, for kids ages 4 to 10 years old. Sign up now.

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Laguna Playhouse

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Laguna Playhouse’s Theatre Camps are enrolling now for Summer Vacation. During camp, students (ages 4-19) will learn to work as an ensemble, build self-confidence, and have a great time! Kids will develop their creativity, empathy, and focus – skills they can use no matter what path they take in life. Each session is organized around a theme and culminates in a performance for family and friends. www.lagunaplayhouse.com/youth-theatre

Register for a single or multiple weeks. 1-week and 2-week options available.

 

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Anneliese School

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Anneliese Schools offers a variety of intellectually stimulating camps that build confidence, independence, leadership skills and responsibility, mixed with opportunities for play in supervised natural settings. We offer a choice of camps designed to deepen passions in physical activities, nature exploration, foreign languages, arts, sciences, mathematics, literacy, and engineering, all while having fun! Summer camp is for students aged 4-13 years of age

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KG Beach Camp

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KG Beach Camps has been a part of the Dana Point Harbor since 1987. Children, ages 4 to 13, enjoy a variety of activities offered from three different camps based out of Baby Beach, near the Ocean Institute.

Age-appropriate camps range from the Mini Minnows (ages 4 to 6) to Beach Safari (ages 6 to 9), and H20 Adventures (ages 9 to 13).

Campers participate in activities such as trips to the local tidepools, crab hunting, stand-up paddle boarding, sailing, kayaking, rowing, whale watching on Dolphin Dave’s Catamaran Safari, beach games, crafts and so much more. Camps fill up fast, so book early. Camps run from June 12 through August 4. Call 949.842.5211 or email [email protected] for more information.

 

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The Performer’s Academy

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At The Performer’s Academy, our musical theater Summer Camps are the perfect opportunity for young performers to develop their skills and have a blast doing it! Our expert instructors will guide students through engaging workshops in singing, dancing, and acting, helping to build their confidence and abilities. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on scenes and songs from popular musicals, culminating in a final showcase for friends and family.

Throughout the camp, students will work on scenes and songs from popular musicals, culminating in a final showcase for family and friends. But it’s not all work – our camps are also packed with social activities, creating a fun and supportive environment where students can make new friends and create lasting memories. Camp weeks run from June 3 – August 12. With no camps on the week of July 1st. Ages 7 – 15.

Join us this summer and take your musical theater talents to the next level!

 

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Farm School OC

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Our spring & summer Farm School OC camps at Zoomars in San Juan Capistrano are the perfect place for your animal-loving child. Our days are filled with hands-on animal and farming education, animal interactions, healthy recipe making using seasonal produce, arts, crafts, music and a ton of fun! Camp fee includes daily admission into Zoomars, a camp t-shirt, animal feed baskets, recipe & gardening supplies & a train ride/gem mining. For ages 4 – 8. Spaces are limited so register today at www.FarmSchoolOC.com
 

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Drama Kids

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Experience the magic of drama with our exciting drama camps and holiday camps. At Drama Kids, we believe that every child deserves the chance to shine on stage. Our camps are designed to ignite creativity and confidence in young performers, providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore singing, acting, and dancing. Through engaging activities, students will develop essential performance skills, such as pitch, projection, stage presence, and character development. For kids ages 6-13.

South OC Hybrid Homeschool

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Summer at SOCHH is here! Now offering JUNE and JULY day camps for the community. Our June camp is for your littlest explorers, aged 2 to incoming 1st grade, where they will adventure together over weekly themes focusing on age appropriate soft skills in a play based environment. Our signature JULY camp is offering both AM and PM sessions and is open to incoming Kinder to 8th grade. The AM camp can be thought of as a bootcamp to strengthen grade level concepts taught in previous years and to jumpstart their learning for the upcoming school year! Subjects covered include Math and Literature (as well as phonics in younger grades), STEAM projects and enrichment workshops. PM Enrichment camp is mixed level elective courses revolving around theme based mini lessons and crafts, mixed in with some old fashion summer camp FUN like waterplay, relay games, popsicles, etc! Pick and choose which week and sessions work best for you. Sign up for the June Session or the July Session.
 

Code Ninja Ladera Ranch

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Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It’s an unforgettably fun learning experience!

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Code Ninja Aliso Viejo

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Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It’s an unforgettably fun learning experience!

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City of Newport Beach

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Elevate your child’s summer with Camp Newport, offering hundreds of enriching full and half-day camps across Newport Beach! Ride the waves of knowledge in our surf and bodyboarding camps or dive into local marine life with the Ocean Adventure Program. Catch air in epic skateboarding camps or elevate skills in active camps like soccer and pickleball. Let the iconic Marina Park lighthouse guide you to sailing adventures with OCC Sailing & Seamanship or paddle into excitement with the Newport Aquatic Center. Cultivate creativity in STEM-infused science, theater, music, technology, and art camps. Register at
www.campnewport.com by April 4 for a 10% discount on most camps.

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West Wind Sailing

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Westwind Sailing opened in 1987 to provide public access boating instruction in south Orange County. We emphasize safety, fun and personal success at our award-winning US Sailing, Community Sailing Center and we’re committed to sharing our passion for educational sailing, Stand Up Paddling (SUP), and kayaking with adults, kids, families and the whole community!

 

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Kidcreate Studio

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Our energized summer art camps will inspire and educate your young artist in an environment where giggles and grins are encouraged. Themed weekly camps focus on basic art principles and offer a wide range of techniques and materials. Campers ages 3-12 will explore, get messy and have fun!  Camps are held weekly in our Dana Point studio and at partner locations June through August. Morning and afternoon options are available. 2024 Registration opens March 9th.

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Mission Viejo Nadadores Swim + Dive

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Stay Cool at the Pool this summer with the Mission Viejo Nadadores!  This fun, water-based summer camp at our Mission Viejo facility offers daily lessons in both swimming and diving plus games, crafts and more!

Campers should be water-safe and comfortable in deep water to participate in all our FUN activities.

Each session is capped at 15 campers so we can maintain a safe 5:1 camper/counselor ratio. Our staff is lifeguard trained and certified in CPR and First Aid. Safety is a priority!

Six different week long (Monday-Thursday), full-day camps are offered from June – August.

Come join us this summer!

 

Premier Swim Academy

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Passion! Water safety! Fun! Premier Swim Academy’s specially trained swim instructors share their passions for water safety and fun with every swimmer whether they’re brand new to the water or working on stroke technique development. Operating out of the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center, we offer Private Lessons, intensive two-week Fast Tracks, weekly Group Lessons, Parent & Me lessons, and more. 

Plus, Premier is home to the Aliso Viejo Flying Fish Swim Team proudly coaching a pre-competitive team for swimmers ages five to fourteen! Have swimming goals?? See what we’re all about at www.premierswimacademy.com

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Premier Aquatics Services

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Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center is a safe and exciting place where campers will enjoy all the benefits of a traditional summer camp experience. Campers will get to partake in fun daily activities like science experiments, crafts, swimming time, and even a weekly field trip. This camp will focus on social skills, team building, and of course, safety!

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Soaring Chicken Farm Ministry

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Farm Summer Camp 2024(June17-21 & June 24-28) – This five-day farm summer camp is from 9am to 2pm daily for ages 5 to 13. Our farm campers will learn a wide range of skills necessary to live and work on a farm. Summer camp days are organized daily and include working together to complete a farm chore, a farming lesson where they will learn a new skill related to farming/animals/nature, a daily craft or food related activity-AND, with a rock wall, treehouse and trampoline-campers will also get to enjoy plenty of play time & animal time, balanced with down time.

 

City of Aliso Viejo

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Explore the Summer!

The City of Aliso Viejo has packed up the perfect summer camp expeditions for youth ages 2-17. Choose from over 200 summer camp offerings in STEM, dance, art, sports, and more! A great option is the City Day Camp which features a weekly excursion, swimming at the Aquatic Center, park visits, crafts, games, and more! It’s time to grab your map and backpack because all trail signs lead to Aliso Viejo!

Email: [email protected]  
Phone: 949-425-2550 

 

The Center Stage Studio

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CAMP CSS! Is a performing arts camp for kids ages 6 – 12! This is a weekly camp (M-F) 8:30a.m. – 3p.m, with shows on Friday eventings. Each week campers will celebrate a unique Musical experience with an end of week presentation of our work for family and friends. Campers will also enjoy camp songs, team building exercises, arts & crafts, the movies & a taste of comedy!

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The Center Stage Studio

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CAMP CSS! Is a performing arts camp for kids ages 6 – 12! This is a weekly day camp (M-T) 9:30pm – 2:30pm and Night Camps from 3:30pm – 8:30pm. CSS & THE BEAT OFFER WEEKLY DANCE INTENSIVE FOR ALL LEVELS. GROUPS ARE DIVIDED BY AGE AND LEVEL.
 

Matt Leinart Flag Football

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Each day will include football fundamental drills covering different positions, followed by flag football games where players can put those new skills to use for kids 4 to 14.. Players will receive instruction from experienced, professional coaches, with age appropriate drills in an approximate 10-1 player to coach ratio. Campers will receive a t-shirt, and there will be daily prizes and awards.

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Females in Flag OC

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Looking for a fun way to stay active and learn a new sport this summer? Register for the Females in Flag girls flag football summer camp, and join one of the fastest growing sports in the country. 

The camp is for players of all skill levels, and is designed to teach girls the fundamentals of flag football in a supportive and encouraging environment. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your skills, our experienced coaches will provide instruction to help you reach your goals. Plus, you’ll get to make new friends and have a blast on the field!

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Goods & Goats Market

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Join us for SUMMER FUN on the GOAT FARM!! Summer campers will immerse themselves into farm life by getting hands-on educational programming that focuses on cultivating the land and caring for our animals. Start each day with a morning meditation, intention setting and dream journaling!
Then students will move to our gardens and goat areas where we will focus on planting, propagating our gardens, soil health, plant anatomy, animal husbandry and overall farm care. Campers will get hands-on one on one time with our Nigerian Dwarf goats; learning about proper goat care and anatomy with a focus on mama’s and babies. Each Summer Camp week will have a different focus and include crafts such as birdhouse building, tie-dying, garden gnomes, kindness rock project, farm celebrations, science experiments, water gun games, watermelon party and more….
 
There is no better place to spend the long summer days than on the farm surrounded by nature and the love of our goats. Join us now!!
Week long camps Monday-Fridays Ages 6-12 years old
 

 

Fairmont School

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Keep your kids curious, challenged, and connected this summer. Fairmont’s award-winning summer programs offer a full line-up of educational opportunities. CAMP (Preschool-8th Grade): A high-energy ACA-accredited camp experience that combines recreation and field trips with engaging education. SUMMER SCHOOL (Kindergarten-8th Grade): Reading, writing, and math instruction from Fairmont teachers helps students stay ahead or get ahead for fall. HIGH SCHOOL: Nearly two dozen for-credit UC-approved courses are available. Enroll by April 5th for 10% off!
 
 

Soaring Chicken Farm Ministry

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Wilderness Survival Summer Camp 2024(July 8-12 & July 15-19) –  This five-day camp is from 10am to 3pm daily and will teach basic skills necessary in a survival situation. Come and experience survival skills firsthand from our experienced and trained instructors. Our challenging courses push students to build confidence, trust, and to combat fear while experiencing the exciting wild unknown.  Keep in mind that this unique experience is all about fostering a love for nature, building skills, and creating lasting memories!
 

 

Chimmy5in1 Language Center for Children

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Our language summer camp aims for children to learn everyday conversation. This is a different vocabulary skill than the academic or formal language they learn at school. Although we do focus on language learning, our summer camp’s goal is for your child to immerse in the language and have fun while learning.

Your children will learn in a small group setting, 5 kids to 1 teacher ratio. These summer camps are designed for beginners to advanced students, 5 to 12 years old. All instructors are Spanish and French native speakers.  The French instructors are from Paris, France.

 
 

Schedule Stitch

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Beyond Alphabets

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At Beyond Alphabets, children explore their creativity through fine art, hand sculpting, and pottery wheel sessions, crafting mugs, plates, and bowls. Our weekly summer camps provide a variety of fun and creative programs every day, catering to kids from TK to 12th grade with age-appropriate activities available in both part-day and full-day options

 
 

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