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Awesome Summer Camps for Teens and Tweens in Los Angeles

Kids can live out their fantasies while learning from experts at Pali Adventures Summer Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp via Facebook
Kids can live out their fantasies while learning from experts at Pali Adventures Summer Camp. Photo courtesy of the camp via Facebook
4/17/22 - By Kylie Williams

TikTok is great and all, but do you want your teen or tween staring at their phone all summer? Sign them up for one (or two or three) of these amazing summer camps for teens in Los Angeles where they can develop skills that are more useful than a trending dance move, make friends that they can actually see face to face, and make pretty incredible memories that will have more impact than a viral video.

If your child loves dance, drama, tech, or just wants to assert their independence, there's a summer camp for that. We've got summer camps from Hollywood to Santa Clarita, Malibu to Irvine, and more. We've got more amazing camps for kids of all ages and interests in our Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide. And, you can find the perfect summer camp in Los Angeles for your children using our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.

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Every Cali kid should know how to surf! Photo courtesy of Perfect Day Surf Camp
Every Cali kid should know how to surf! Photo courtesy of Perfect Day Surf Camp

Amazing Sports Camps for Teens and Tweens in Los Angeles

Perfect Day Surf Camp

Ages 4-17
Locations in Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance, and Manhattan Beach
You're never too old or too young to learn to surf at surf camp. In addition to hosting a fantastic camp, Perfect Day Surf Camp offers private surf and SUP lessons for kids as young as 4 years old. Why not learn LA's signature skill during school break?  READ MORE

Breakthrough Basketball Camps - California

Ages 12-18
Camps in Irvine, Los Angeles, Torrance, Merced, and San Diego
Breakthrough Basketball conducts quality, high-intensity, drill-based camps that focus on not only bettering a player's skill set on the court but also building character and confidence off the court. These camps will strengthen your athlete's mentality while boosting their confidence to become more aggressive and skilled players. Breakthrough Basketball camps provide a focused, fun learning environment that cannot be rivaled. READ MORE

Pepperdine Sports Camps in Malibu

Ages 7-18
Malibu
Pepperdine University hosts a number of incredible residential and day sports camps at their beautiful campus overlooking the ocean in Malibu. Camps include basketball camp, baseball camp, volleyball camp, soccer academy, tennis camp, swim camp,  water polo camp, golf camp, and more. READ MORE

All Girls Empowerment Summer Camp

Ages 7-17
Playa Del Rey
All Girls Empowerment Summer Camp's mission is to empower girls through self defense training and other empowering and fun activities. Activities include self-defense training, character development workshops, yoga, dance, meditation, water sports, core workout, beach day, fun outdoor sports, and games. READ MORE

Hayden Show Jumping and Riding School

Ages 5-12
Laguna Hills
Camp time includes instruction and practice in horse care, grooming, terminology, different riding styles, and horse breeds. Kids can watch riders train and jump horses and hop aboard themselves. Most instruction is in the English Riding style, though Western saddles are available. READ MORE

The Master's University Sports Camps

Ages 6-14
Santa Clarita
Kids spend the day on a university campus honing their skills, eating in the cafeteria, swimming, learning about teamwork, and making new friends. Student athletes and coaches hosts camps multiple weeks throughout the summer, open to boys and girls ages 6-14 (volleyball camps go up to high school). Specific sports include soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, track and field and more. READ MORE
Camp Tech Revolution is filled with hands-on learning and cutting-edge STEM topics. Photo courtesy of lavnercamps.com
Camp Tech Revolution is filled with hands-on learning and cutting-edge STEM topics. Photo courtesy of lavnercamps.com

Awesome Teen and Tween Tech Camps in Los Angeles

iD Tech Summer Programs

Ages 7-19
Camps in Los Angeles, La Jolla, Long Beach, Pasadena, and Irvine
At iDTech summer programs, students ages 7-19 kickstart their futures with courses in coding, Fortnite, Roblox, robotics engineering, AI, VR, 3-D printing, and more. Weeklong, 2-week, day, and overnight programs are held at 150+ locations nationwide. READ MORE

Camp Tech Revolution LA

Ages 6-14
Westwood
The World’s #1 Tech Camp is unlike any other. Camp Tech Revolution is filled with experiential, hands-on learning, collaboration, excitement, and cutting-edge topics in STEM. With over 40 camps to choose from, this experience is designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced campers. READ MORE

CodeREV Kids Tech Camp

Ages 6-14
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Encino, Anaheim Hills, Westwood
​CodeREV Kids camps were named the "Best Unique Summer Day Camps in LA" by CBS Los Angeles. CodeREV's tech camps teach kids to write code, 3-D model and animate, develop the next great app or game, or mod in Minecraft. CodeREV's curriculum was developed with support from education technology specialists at Stanford University, MIT, and Harvard. They offer camps in locations throughout Southern California including Santa Monica, Westwood, Beverly Hills, and Encino. READ MORE

Brains and Motion Education (BAM)

Ages 4-13
Redondo Beach
Explore, learn and thrive at BAM's STEM, sports, and art summer camps for kids in pre-K to 8th grade. BAM provides the perfect opportunity for kids to develop valuable skills in a fun, creative, and safe environment. READ MORE

CogniCoder

Ages 5-18
Virtual
In partnership with USC, CogniCoder's virtual, live instructor coding classes shape young minds for rational reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking. CogniCoder considers cognitive development the most vital element in building young brains. The program has classes for everyone at every level: Python, Java, Web Development, Scratch, Scratch Jr., Cyber Security, and more. READ MORE
Camp culminates in a show at YADA. Photo courtesy of Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts
Camp culminates in a show at YADA. Photo courtesy of Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts

Theater and Arts Camps in Los Angeles for Teens and Tweens

CSUN Teenage Drama Workshop

Ages 11-18
Northridge
Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) is a conservatory-style program offering teens ages 11-18 the opportunity to develop skills in theater arts. The workshop's goal is to teach theater arts and the importance of ensemble and teamwork through intensive classes and productions. READ MORE

Act One Theatre Camp

Ages 6-15
Glendale
Act One Theatre Camp offers three-week summer sessions in which students ages 6-15 spend each day acting, singing, and dancing on the Glendale Community College campus. Each sessions ends with a Final Performance for friends and family. READ MORE

Modeling Camp LA

Ages 12 and up
Universal City
Explore the exciting world of modeling and fashion at this empowering summer camp. Each day, campers learn about the modeling industry from leading professionals, top models, and top agencies. Campers walk away not only with knowledge of the industry but with valuable life skills that can be applied to everyday life. READ MORE

YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts

Ages 6-16
Locations in Studio City and Los Angeles
YADA offers camps and classes for kids of all ages from tots to teens. Summer camps take place in one or two-week sessions (some are half-day and some are full) at all locations and culminate in an amazing show. YADA also offers one-day camps that end in a nighttime performance.  READ MORE

Center Stage Studio

Ages 6-12
Aliso Viejo
Center Stage offers themed camps featuring daily theater techniques, rehearsals, and lots of games to keep things fun. CSS is a community that empowers and refines students with artistic talents that can be used on and off the stage for the rest of their lives. Day and night camps are available, with sibling discounts and a variety of different shows throughout the summer, including Greatest Showman, Trolls 3, Barbie, and Aladdin.  READ MORE
Photo courtesy of Catalina Sea Camp
Photo courtesy of Catalina Sea Camp

Sleepaway Camps Your Tweens and Teens will Love near LA

Camp Ocean Pines

Ages 7-15
Cambria
Camp Ocean Pines lies on thirteen acres of pine forest overlooking the ocean. The camp's mission is that hands-on contact with the environment creates a connection and love between the campers and nature that will translate into willingness and responsibility to take care of it. Campers have a flexible schedule where they will choose daily activities from a list that includes kayaking, playing with animals, music, ziplining, dancing, climbing trees, painting, archery, and more. Campers stay in cabins overlooking the ocean that sleep 8 campers and 2 counselors. READ MORE

Catalina Island Summer Camp

Ages 6-16
Catalina Island
Located at Howlands Landing on Catalina Island, campers enjoy outdoor adventures such as swimming in the ocean, diving, kayaking, sailing, hiking on wild trails, and more. They also get to explore the habitat of all the marine and land animal life that call the island home. This summer program is two weeks long. Kids are placed in cabins according to school grade and are supervised by a camp counselor and an activity specialist. READ MORE

AstroCamp

Ages 8-17
Idyllwild
Situated in the picturesque town of Idyllwild, surrounded by breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains, AstroCamp is the perfect camp for science, mountain, and space exploration lovers. Choose between one and two-week programs that focus on a variety of traditional camp activities as well as the opportunity to explore science and space. Campers also engage in fun outdoor activities such as mountain biking, campouts, archery, rock climbing, and much more. There are up to 8 kids, grouped by age, and one counselor sharing a cabin. READ MORE

Catalina Sea Camp

Ages 8-17
Avalon Bay
Catalina Sea Camp has one and three-week camp programs that are amazing adventures for kids ages 8-17. Days at the popular sleep-away camp for budding biologists are full of activities like snorkeling, boat trips, hands-on marine science, and the chance to see all kinds of animals in the wild. READ MORE

Pali Adventure Camp

Ages 8-16
Running Springs
Pali offers a unique approach to camp: Before arrival, kids choose one activity that they'd like to specialize in for one week, and they will focus on this activity every morning. The over 25 options include fashion, film, science, water sports, motorsports, arts and many more. Kids can go live their fantasy while learning from top-notch experts, boosting confidence and learning new skills. Pali Adventure Summer Camp offers one and two-week programs, and there's also an option to stay longer. Campers live in group cabins of 10 kids and 2 counselors. READ MORE

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California State University, Northridge
YADA - Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts