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5 Fun-Filled Los Angeles Day Camps and Summer Programs for All Ages

Stratford School infuses its STEAM curriculum into an innovative and enriching summer camp experience for preschoolers to 8th graders.
Stratford School infuses its STEAM curriculum into an innovative and enriching summer camp experience for preschoolers to 8th graders.
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When it comes to summertime, the stakes are kinda high, right? With eight to ten school-free weeks to fill, kids expect nothing short of serious fun, and we want to deliver. Fortunately, Los Angeles summer day camps and programs do not not disappoint—and we're sharing a few of our top picks!

These five camps offer everything from camp classics, like archery and horseback riding, to out-of-the-box activities like aerial arts and go-karts; from hands-on STEAM-centric projects to swim classes for water lovers. There's even a camp where each day is pretty much a new choose-your-own adventure. This summer is bound to be a blast. And if you don't see a summer camp below that speaks to your kiddo's idea of fun, there are loads more to choose from in our LA Camp Guide and Camp Directory.

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LA Day Camps and Summer Programs

Got Game Camp

Fairfax District
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

Summer@Stratford

Various LA Locations
Summer@Stratford gives kids a chance to learn, explore, and engage in imaginative camp-style activities that promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) learning. A wide variety of camp sessions are designed for children entering preschool through 8th grade. READ MORE

Cali Camp

Topanga
Cali Camp offers kids from pre-K through high school a chance to spend the summer engaging in classic outdoor activities, up in the fresh air of artsy, woodsy Topanga. Kids get a taste of horseback riding, gymnastics, target sports, tennis, rock climbing, rope climbing, and more. Kids are grouped together based on age. Transportation is included in tuition, with pick-up locations all over town—and once on the bus kids can participate in a "Bus-Cup Challenge" that runs throughout the week.  READ MORE

kidSwim

Various LA Locations
kidSwim is a developmental swim school for kids 5 months and up, offering parent-child classes, one-on-one lessons, and in-home lessons. The unique program teaches motor, sensory, and communication skills aligned with the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.  READ MORE

Tumbleweed Day Camp

Los Angeles
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

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