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Sat, 8/16/2025
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Camp Invention Summer 2025
Camp Invention: National
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
iD Tech On Campus Camps- Multiple locations (2025)
ID Tech Camps- Multiple locations
Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that’s made us the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Summer Fun on Your Child’s Dream Campus This is more than a camp. It’s a chance for your child to come face-to-face with friends and mentors who share their interests, all in an inspiring setting that excites them for the future. Between sessions of hands-on STEM fun, they’ll get the ultimate taste of collegiate life, from campus exploration and iconic architecture to meals in the dining halls and sweet dreams in the dorms. You get more. A LOT more. iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Our on-campus programs include an exclusive package designed for maximum inspiration and long-term success.
Summer 2025 Art Camp at AR Workshop
AR Workshop - San Marcos, CA
**Get $10 off 4-day Youth Summer Art Camp when using code KOA10.** Get ready for a summer of creativity at AR Workshop's 2025 Summer Camps! Each four-day camp is packed with hands-on artistic fun, from painting and textured art to sewing and candle-making. Kids can channel their inner fashionista at Pop Star Style Camp, designing custom jewelry, bedazzled denim, and DIY décor fit for a star! For budding artists ages 10+, advanced projects like paint pouring and swap art offer an extra challenge. With new themes each week, your child will unleash their imagination and bring home amazing, one-of-a-kind creations!
The Rhoades School Summer Camp 2025
The Rhoades School
Join us for School-Age Summer Camp! Each day at our summer camp is a thrilling new adventure where your child will create unforgettable memories and develop valuable new skills. Every week, campers immerse themselves in hands-on activities, from science and nature exploration to creative and performing arts, sports, and games. Our camp offers a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor adventures, packed with excitement. Special guests and on-campus events bring an extra layer of fun.
Bay Club Camps: The Ultimate Playground for Kids
Bay Club - Multiple Locations
Whether it’s weeklong sessions during summertime and school breaks, or single-day options during holiday closures, your kids will find adventure, friends, and endless fun at camp. Bay Club Summer Camps are for ages 3–15 and treat kids to fun-filled days of art, science, and age-appropriate athletics like aquatics, basketball, tennis and more with world-class amenities. Members save 25%* on all enrollments, but no membership is required.
Young Writers Summer Camps
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages eight to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
Junior Sports Camp at the Cays with Master Sports
Masters Sports
Where little ones can feel like they are in the Big Leagues! Campers will play Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Baseball, Rally Kart Racing and more to keep this camp fast and fun for everyone.
Camp Paivika 2025
Ability First
Camp Paivika offers children, teens and adults with disabilities a traditional camp experience delivered with nurturing support and, above all, an emphasis on fun!
San Marcos Swim and Sports Camp with Master Sports
Masters Sports
Everyday feels like a field trip without ever having to go anywhere! Enjoy non-stop, activity-filled days that include traditional sports, Xtreme Dodgeball, Rally Pedal Kart Racing, Laser Tag, and so much more! 4-5 days per week, participants cool off with free swim in the pool after lunch
Tuolumne Family Camp
City of Berkeley, CA
Tuolumne Family Camp offers an unforgettable adventure nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, where families can connect with nature and each other. With activities like hiking, campfire stories, and swimming in Tuolumne Meadows, it's a perfect escape for outdoor lovers of all ages. Experience the magic of the high country in a cozy, community-oriented setting that makes every moment feel special.
Skill Builder Basketball Camp with Master Sports
Masters Sports
Build your physical and mental skills with this awesome camp that focuses on basketball essentials, giving every player the tools they need to succeed. This camp is filled with fun drills and games to improve your game. Incorporated into the curriculum is the Fitlight Trainer, to train your brain and your game!
Dance Camp at Dynasty Dance Co.
Dynasty Dance Co.
Campers of all skill levels are welcome at our high-energy dance camp, where your dancer will explore different styles of dance including hip-hop, ballet, folkloric, contemporary, jazz and more! There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of the week.
Summer Critter Camp
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Dive into a summer of adventure at Critter Camp, where kids connect with nature and unleash their inner animal enthusiasts! Voted San Diego’s top animal camp for kids in Preschool-8th grade, our camp promises an unforgettable experience filled with up-close animal encounters, creative crafts, and exciting games that spark curiosity and fun!
Xtreme Dodgeball & Games Camp with Master Sports
Masters Sports
This camp features our most popular game ever invented; Xtreme Dodgeball! Throughout the day campers will enjoy classic game favorites like capture the flag, line tag, ultimate football, soccer, kick ball, home run derby and much more!
Visual Arts Camp at Dynasty Dance Co.
Dynasty Dance Co.
In this camp, our artists will express themselves through creating different projects daily. Each day they will learn about a different style of art and practice what they learn. (Some mediums explored are ceramics/pottery, painting, fashion, jewelry, photography, video, textiles) Campers will get to be creative and design their own masterpieces to share and show off. This camp may get a little messy, but it will be tons of fun!
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
Plunge San Diego Adventure Camp
Plunge San Diego
San Diego Adventure Camp offers a premium day camp experience for kids ages 5 to 12 years old. Camp hours are 9am-3pm – all attendees must register for the sessions they want to attend. We have early drop-off (as early as 7:30am) and late pick-up (as late as 6pm) available as needed for $25/hour per child, or unlimited extended care for $179 per week. We keep a strict camper to staff ratio to ensure the safety of the kids; (Age 5, 1:5 Ratio), (Ages 6-8, 1:6 Ratio), (Ages 9-12, 1:8 Ratio)
STEM Camp at Dynasty Dance Co.
Dynasty Dance Co.
Get your campers ready for action-packed week of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! With exciting and unique topics each day, you’ll get exposure to a wide variety of important STEM disciplines. Valuable Learning Opportunities include diving in to the interdisciplinary world of STEM through hands-on experiences, increasing your knowledge, practicing self-advocacy and presenting your ideas and building community!
Minecraft Modding Quest
Create & Learn
Solve puzzles, build, and create games with fun coding in Minecraft
CURSIVE HANDWRITING + DRAWING AMERICAN HISTORY
Foundations Classical Academy
In this live online course, we improve our print and cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing develops some of the same muscle groups used for handwriting. It's also lots of fun! Recommended for ages 11-18. An ADULT SECTION is also available (meeting time is different. It will start at 9:30 AM PST and end at 10:30 AM PST).
Leadership in Training Camp at Dynasty Dance Co.
Dynasty Dance Co.
This camp is designed for campers ages 13+ to obtain skills they need to become a Camp Leader. Teens will learn what it takes to work with campers and gain real world work and life experience through communication skills, management techniques and building their self-confidence.
Summer Cool Down Camp at Ice Realm Carlsbad 2025
Ice Realm Carlsbad
Join us for a camp filled with fun, learning, and so much more! There will be ice lessons, games, arts and crafts, and so much more!
ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)
Foundations Classical Academy
The purpose of this live ONLINE course is to spark pre-teen/early teenage students' interest in reading classic books and to teach them to engage in Socratic discussion about themes, characters, plot, etc. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. The cost is $150 for 22.5 hours of instruction June 16-Aug. 13, 2025.
Musical Theater Camp at Dynasty Dance Co.
Dynasty Dance Co.
This camp takes our aspiring actors through all the aspects of theater and the steps that go into creating a successful performance at any level of theater. Campers will work with our actors/theater directors as we go through casting, rehearsal, stage and prop design, choreography and much more; all leading up to the performance at the end of the week. This camp is a great way to build confidence and public speaking skills!
Adventure Laser Tag Camp at Master Sports
Masters Sports
Welcome to our new and improved outdoor laser tag camp, where we transport you to a world of spaceships and dinosaurs! Imagine that your spaceship has crash-landed on prehistoric Earth, and you’ll need to use your laser tag skills to protect yourself and your team from prehistoric predators! BRAND NEW for 2024; we have the latest laser tag technology and new playfield props so that you can enjoy a realistic and immersive experience. Campers will play various game modes, including capture the flag, convoy, and last camper standing. This camp is designed for youth aged 8-12, ready to embark on an unforgettable laser tag adventure! Please note campers will play traditional sports and games throughout the 6-hour camp day in addition to Laser Tag.
Coronado Bay Camp at the Cays with Master Sports
Masters Sports
Our Bay Camp is hosted at the beautiful Coronado Cays Park. At Bay Camp every day feels like a field trip without ever having to leave! This camp is non-stop, activity driven and filled with exciting games, sports, arts and attractions. This camp runs weekly all summer long!
Game Changer Camp with Master Sports
Masters Sports
THE Ultimate Sports Camp! With new sports and games each day your child will not want to leave! Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Baseball, Xtreme Dodgeball, Rally Kart Racing, Laser Tag and many more will keep this camp fast and fun for everyone.
JUNIOR Coronado Bay Camp at the Cays with Master Sports
Masters Sports
Our Junior Bay Camp is hosted at the beautiful Coronado Cays Park. Where little ones can feel like they are in the Big Leagues! Campers will play Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, Baseball, Rally Kart Racing and more to keep this camp fast and fun for everyone.
Brains & Motion Summer Camps Held At Lutheran Church of the Resurrection/Riviera Hall School
Brains and Motion Education
BAM isn't just another summer camp. It's a fusion of classic summer camp adventures and a revolutionary curriculum designed to awaken, enrich, and inspire. Serving grades K - 8, we have topics for every interest and a full camp schedule full of laughter and fun. Join the adventure and make summer amazing!