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Virtual Camp Fair 2021 Is Coming! Sign Up for Free, Live Camp Demos

Visit the 2021 virtual summer camp fair to find new camps!
Visit the 2021 virtual summer camp fair to find new camps!
4/6/21 - By Anna Fader

We're excited to announce the second annual Online Summer Camp Fair from Mommy Poppins Los Angeles. Last year, we created this online camp fair to help parents discover what was happening with summer camps in an upside-down year. In the process, we discovered that an online fair is a great way to learn about both virtual and in-person camps. It was fun, informative, and super convenient. So, we're doing it again!

This year's camp fair will have even more camps to discover, video tours to watch, and camp demos to help experience all the camp fun—all without leaving the house. You can even talk to the camps face-to-face in live virtual sessions. The Mommy Poppins LA Online Camp Fair is completely free, but register in advance for live sessions.

Camp Fair is now live!

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VIRTUAL CAMP FAIR LIVE SESSION SCHEDULE

Got Game Camp

Mon., April 26 -  4pm EDT/3pm CDT
At Got Game Camp, campers ages 4-13 experience live, interactive, and personalized camps complete with sports, arts, games, theater, science, cooking, robotics, and more. The program runs Monday through Friday, 9am-3:30pm, and parents can sign up by the week. Got Game Camp runs at multiple locations in Mid-City, Mid-Wilshire and the San Fernando Valley. READ MORE

YMCA of Long Island Camps

Tues. April 27 - 5pm EDT
The YMCA of Long Island offers a range of programming, no matter your child's age or interest. Its camps teach sportsmanship and teamwork while building self-expression. YMCA camps build self-confidence and provide plenty of active fun.  READ MORE

Challenge Camp

Tues. April 27 - 7pm EDT
Challenge Camp is an ACA-accredited day camp focused on STEM and arts enrichment for creative children ages 4-15 at Iona University in New Rochelle. Challenge Camp offers over 100 courses ranging from 3-D printing, architecture, chess, coding, cooking, Lego, littleBits, magic, Minecraft, model rocketry, robotics, theater, video production, and more. The Afternoon Challenge includes enrichment and sports options. Transportation and early drop-off/extended-day options are available. READ MORE

NORY STEM + Sports Camp

Wed., April 28 - 6pm EDT / 3pm PDT
Children are makers and creators at Nory's holiday break and summer camps. Children can engage in woodworking, robot building, Roblox coding, and more. Questions are encouraged as kids build confidence and new skills. READ MORE

The Daydreamer's Academy

Wed., April 28 -  8pm EDT/7pm CDT
The Daydreamer’s Academy brings industry professionals together to mentor young aspiring creatives in directing their own blockbuster movies and animated shorts. Summer camp is open to kids ages 8-17, and all you need is a phone camera, a computer, and a little imagination. READ MORE

Oasis Day Camps

Thurs., April 29 - 4pm EDT
Oasis offers a traditional day camp for grades K-6, a field trip-focused program for ages 12-14, and a transitional camp for preschoolers. Activities revolve around the arts, outdoor education, sports, team-building, and instructional and recreational swimming. Locations are available in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island. READ MORE

KidzToPros Virtual Summer Camps

Fri., April 30 -  5pm EDT/4pm CDT
Explore, learn, and thrive at KidzToPros STEM, sports, and art summer camps for kids in pre-K through eighth grade. Offering in-person and virtual camps, KidzToPros provides the perfect opportunity for kids to develop valuable skills in a fun, creative, and safe environment. READ MORE

Atwater Photo Camp

Sat., May 1 -  5pm EDT/4pm CDT
Atwater Photo Camp is a super fun and exciting virtual photo camp uniquely structured to minimize screen time. The 5-day photo adventure for ages 8 to 16 inspires kids to explore their world in a deeper way. Through games and activities designed to challenge perspective, campers build skills with camera, light, and storytelling.   READ MORE

Tumbleweed Day Camp

Mon., May 3 - 1pm PDT
Tumbleweed has been providing children with a place to unplug, explore, and play for over 60 years. The day camp offers over 100 activities including archery, swimming, arts & crafts, nature exploration, farm animal centers, and ropes courses on 100 acres of beautiful, unspoiled nature in the Santa Monica Mountains.  READ MORE

TADA! Youth Theater - Camps & Classes

Tues., May 4 - 1pm EDT/2pm CDT
TADA! offers fun, interactive, musical theater classes and camps for kids of all ages and from all backgrounds. Its musical theater programs aim to build creativity through high-quality productions. Summer and school break camps are offered. Financial aid aims to make arts education at TADA! accessible to all.  READ MORE

Launch Math + Science Centers

Tues. May 4 - 7pm EDT / 4pm PDT
From exploring the physics of bungee jumping to designing projects with Python, Launch's STEM-based summer camps give kids in grades K-7 the chance to build, create, and code. Daily camps mean students can complete their projects whether they participate in one day or a full week.  READ MORE

YMCA of Greater New York Summer Camps

Wed., May 5 - 4pm EDT
With 70 sites throughout the five boroughs and summer programs for kids of all ages, there's a YMCA camp to fit your family. Choose from options like swim and specialty camps, traditional day camps, and sleepaway camps. School break camps are also offered. READ MORE

JCC of Greater New Haven Day Camps

Thurs., May 6 - 6pm EDT
JCC of Greater New Haven summer camp empowers campers to develop independence, self-esteem, and life-long friendships. Operating on its 54-acre campus for over 20 years, JCC Day Camps provide campers with a variety of activities ranging from sports, outdoor adventure, and swimming to creative arts, field trips, and specialty programs. READ MORE

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About the Author

Anna Fader

Founder of Mommy Poppins

A fourth-generation Brooklynite, Anna started Mommy Poppins in 2007 to help families find the best things to do with kids in NYC, with a particular emphasis on sharing activities that are free, affordable, and enriching. The site, used by millions of families, has grown to become the ultimate resource for parents in the major US cities, plus travel guides for 100s of destinations.

Anna is a believer in the magic of summer camps, traveling with kids, and that you can raise kids on a budget and still have a rich life full of amazing memories. Anna's first Mommy Poppins book, The Young Traveler's Journal and Activity Book, published in 2025 and co-written with her daughter, Amelia Eigerman, brings that ethos to life, in addition to this website.

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