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!
Farm School OC
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National Gymnastics
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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!
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.
Fairmont School
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Adventure, discovery, and endless fun await! Keep your kids curious, challenged, and connected this summer with Fairmont’s award-winning summer programs—where learning meets excitement and every day brings a new adventure!
Locations in Anaheim, Anaheim Hills, North Tustin, San Juan Capistrano
(714) 234-2757
Enroll by March 31st for 10% off!
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 variety 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 and is offered at two convenient Laguna Beach locations. Camps fill up fast every year!
Full-day camps
Organic snacks and lunches provided
Camps for entering K2 through 6th grade
Weeklong camps run June 16 through August 15
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
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.
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!
Farm School OC
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National Gymnastics
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Get ready for an action-packed summer! Each camp is filled with exciting activities, including gymnastics, FAST class, tumbling, trampoline, and games.
We offer multi-week and sibling discounts, plus optional aftercare for added convenience. Our camps are a summer favorite every year!
Daily walk-in spots are available based on space—call ahead to check availability.
Register now to secure your spot!
South OC Hybrid Homeschool
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Code Ninja Ladera Ranch
Code Ninja Aliso Viejo
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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!
Soaring Chicken Farm Ministry
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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!
The Center Stage Studio
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.
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!
Goods & Goats Market
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Week long camps Monday-Fridays Ages 6-12 years old
Fairmont School
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Soaring Chicken Farm Ministry
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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
Athletic Camps
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Laguna Coast Volleyball
Nike Soccer Camp
Nike Tennis Camp
Pro Touch Soccer
OC Softball Academy
California Junior Lifeguards
Prime Volleyball Club
Beach Volleyball
Laguna Fencing Camp
Sway Ballroom
Pave School of the Arts
JP Surf Camp
V&V Tennis Academy
Big West Baseball
Laguna Niguel Racquet Club
Nellie Gail Tennis Club
Julie Foudy Soccer Camp
San Juan Hills Golf
Bonjour Ballet
Skyhawks Sports Camps
Basics of Skateboarding
West Wind Sailing
Bam Ballet
Swim OC
VolleyOC
Etnies Skate Park
SkateDogs
Jiu Jitsu
Girl in the Girl Surf Camp
OC All Star Cheer and Dance
STEAM Camps
The Arts Camp
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AR Workshop in San Juan Capistrano
ArtventureOC
ArtSteps
TSpoons Cooking School
The Performers Academy
Drama Kids International
Acting Academy for Kids
Creative Kids Playhouse
OC Dance Productions
Los Rios Rock School
The Silly Smock
Refined Bohemian
Pinots and Pallete
Acting Academy for Kids
Other
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Ocean Institute
Casa Romantica
Shea Center Horse Back Riding
Discovery Cube
Mission Viejo Christian Kids Club
Silver Stirrup Riding Academy
Gladstone Equestrian
Beyond Alphabets
Sandy Toes Nature Center
Ole Spanish Services
The Ecology Center Grow-Eat-Make
Johnson Academy
City of Laguna Niguel
City of Mission Viejo
City of Dana Point
City of San Clemente
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