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Sat, 6/13/2026
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iD Tech Camps (On Campus) 2026
iD Tech Camps - 75+ locations throughout the U.S.
Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to dive into coding, AI, robotics, 3D printing, game development, and more during a week at one of the country's top universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and other activities!
Steve & Kate's Summer Camps 2026 - Find a location near you!
Steve & Kate's Camp - NATIONAL
At our camp, exhilaration is the norm—because kids call the shots! Since 1980, we’ve let campers design their days, choosing exactly how they want to build, create, play, and explore. This freedom fuels confidence, creativity, and independence like nothing else. And parents? They love the freedom, too! Choose any number of days or snag a Summer Pass for unlimited fun, with flexible drop-off and pickup (8 a.m.–6 p.m.), tasty included meals, and automatic refunds for unused days. It’s the ultimate blend of convenience and adventure—where kids thrive and families win all summer long.
Camp Invention Summer 2026
Camp Invention: National
The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
AstroCamp 2026
AstroCamp
Get ready for an unforgettable 2026 summer at AstroCamp—where curiosity, adventure, and community come together in the stunning San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California! AstroCamp mountain adventure and science summer camp for kids and teens offers unforgettable educational camp programs for 8-17 year olds who love science and space exploration. Set among the gorgeous pine forests of the San Jacinto Mountains of California, AstroCamp will open your child’s eyes to the excitement of exploring science and mountain adventures.
Summer Critter Camp
Helen Woodward Animal Center
Summer Critter Camp is the perfect place for kids to spend their summer days. Each day is packed with hands-on animal encounters, themed crafts, team games, and exciting adventures that spark curiosity and compassion. Whether campers join for a single day or an entire week, they’ll make new friends and unforgettable memories with our animal ambassadors.
Aerospace Summer Camp
San Diego Air & Space Museum
Launch yourself into a STEMtastic summer of Aerospace Summer Camp. Whether you love planes, space, robots, or spying we have a camp for you. Grades range from TK-12 and are inclusive of all skills and interests.
Camp Galileo
Camp Galileo - NATIONAL
Camp Galileo invites rising K–8th graders to a summer where innovation and fun unite. Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, transforming everyday materials into imaginative creations. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach, our program helps children develop lasting confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and perseverance.
Discovery Summer Camp
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation - Discovery Campus
Discovery Camp features hands-on, educational lessons and activities around a central theme designated for that camp week. All camps take place outdoors in our Nature Nodes, and are filled with nature walks, animal interactions, and crafts. Camp groups are split by age ranges and capped at 12 campers per group with 1 teacher. Camp is for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Bay Club Kids Summer Camps 2026 - Open to Members & Non-Members
Bay Club - Multiple Locations
Bay Club Summer Camps are open to both members and non-members ages 3-15. Kids enjoy club-level sports, fitness, and enrichment, which include aquatics, tennis, basketball, arts & crafts, STEM, and more. Full-day, half-day, and single-day options available. Early enrollment is open now with early-bird pricing for a limited time.
Pottery and Clay camp
Cool Creations, Pottery Studio & Cafe
Join us for a pottery wheel and clay camp for ages 8 and up. Learn the basics of creating pottery on the wheel, clay hand building, and glazing!
Summer Camps 2026 San Diego
Drawn2Art - San Diego
We offer a variety of seasonal and summer camps for students who are interested in using different mediums, such as clay, sculpey, and paper sculpture. These camps are designed to broaden perception, abilities, and affinity for many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist. We offer half and full-day camps, as well as one-day and weekly options. All camps are for ages 6 to 17. * Age restrictions may vary by studio.
Summer ART Camp
Cool Creations, Pottery Studio & Cafe
Campers will explore a variety of art mediums such as pottery painting, canvas, water coloring, and clay hand building. We will explore a new theme each week!
Summer Music Camps
Bach to Rock Carlsbad
Bach to Rock Carlsbad's first Summer Camp season is here! Find an engaging music camp option for your child while school is out this Summer! We have a variety of camp options including Rock Band camp, DJ camp, Recording Arts and Production camp, and Rock City World Tour camp for kiddos as young as 4 years old! Save 20% on your online camp enrollments at checkout with promo code: CBADSUMMER20 No musical experience necessary. See you at camp! -The B2R Carlsbad Team
Jewelry Making Camp
Cool Creations, Pottery Studio & Cafe
Join us for a jewelry making camp!
Summer Camp 2026
ArtReach
Voted Best Day Camp in San Diego Magazine’s “Best of San Diego 2025” Readers’ Picks, ArtReach’s Art Camp is a dynamic, creativity-filled program led by the Studio Programs Team. Designed for elementary-aged students, each camp explores a unique theme through hands-on art projects, collaborative activities, and playful learning. Campers engage in daily lessons inspired by contemporary artists, outdoor play, meditation, and an end-of-camp art show that celebrates their work.
Summer Camps 2026 San Diego
Drawn2Art - San Diego
We offer a variety of seasonal and summer camps for students who are interested in using different mediums, such as clay, sculpey, and paper sculpture. These camps are designed to broaden perception, abilities, and affinity for many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist. We offer half and full-day camps, as well as one-day and weekly options. All camps are for ages 6 to 17. * Age restrictions may vary by studio.
City of Poway Summer Camps
City of Poway California
#EatSleepCampRepeat this summer with us! From sports and cooking to science and creative arts, we’ve got everything you need to learn, grow, and play this summer!
Summer Camps 2026 San Diego
Drawn2Art - San Diego
We offer a variety of seasonal and summer camps for students who are interested in using different mediums, such as clay, sculpey, and paper sculpture. These camps are designed to broaden perception, abilities, and affinity for many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist. We offer half and full-day camps, as well as one-day and weekly options. All camps are for ages 6 to 17. * Age restrictions may vary by studio.
San Diego Junior Theatre's Summer Camp
San Diego Junior Theatre
Looking to spend your summer on the stage? Junior Theatre offers a robust schedule of one-week (M-F) day camps for students in grades K–12. Located in San Diego’s beautiful Balboa Park, Junior Theatre’s summer camp offers your camper the perfect opportunity to explore theatre! Whether your child is used to the spotlight or new to the stage, our camps have something for everyone!
June Camp Session at Falling Creek Camp
Falling Creek Camp
Falling Creek’s June Camp session is 20 days and provides a great opportunity for first-time campers in 1st-9th grade who are excited about all that camp has to offer. The June Camp session offers a wide variety of activities and allows boys an opportunity to build self-confidence as they improve their skills and enhance their friendships. Campers live in cabin groups of eight and choose their six favorite activities to make up their daily schedule, as well as outdoor trips off-property.
Summer Art Camp: Exotic & Endangered Animals
Monart School of Art - San Diego
Monart drawing & mixed media day camps are a great way for kids ages 6-8 & 9-12 to get creative over summer break! We'll explore a variety of wild, exotic and endangered animals in their natural habitats using graphic markers, oil pastels, colored pencils, and more! We'll also learn several fun & exciting facts about these animals as we draw & paint!
Rock 101 Camp June 8 through June12 9am to 2pm
School of Rock Otay Ranch
The Rock 101 music camp is for beginners 7-12 years of age. No experience needed. Students will explore their instruments through learning songs like Seven Nation Army, Island in the Sun and Come Together to name a few! Instruments: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keys, Vocals Other
Wildlife Day Summer Camp at Living Coast Discovery Center
Living Coast Discovery Center
Established in 2010, Wildlife Camps at the Living Coast offer day camps for students in grades Pre-K through 6th. Located in the beautiful city of Chula Vista, CA, the camp is situated at the Living Coast Discovery Center, a nonprofit zoo and aquarium located on the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
Summer Camps 2026 San Diego
Drawn2Art - San Diego
We offer a variety of seasonal and summer camps for students who are interested in using different mediums, such as clay, sculpey, and paper sculpture. These camps are designed to broaden perception, abilities, and affinity for many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist. We offer half and full-day camps, as well as one-day and weekly options. All camps are for ages 6 to 17. * Age restrictions may vary by studio.
Summer Camps 2026 San Diego
Drawn2Art - San Diego
We offer a variety of seasonal and summer camps for students who are interested in using different mediums, such as clay, sculpey, and paper sculpture. These camps are designed to broaden perception, abilities, and affinity for many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist. We offer half and full-day camps, as well as one-day and weekly options. All camps are for ages 6 to 17. * Age restrictions may vary by studio.
Summer Camp - San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
Join us for Summer Camp at the San Diego Zoo! In week-long, full-day camps—from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.—campers will discover cool animal facts, enjoy crafts and games, and connect with wildlife. Led by experienced educators, campers will learn about wildlife conservation and how they can be wildlife heroes.
Summer Camps 2026 San Diego
Drawn2Art - San Diego
We offer a variety of seasonal and summer camps for students who are interested in using different mediums, such as clay, sculpey, and paper sculpture. These camps are designed to broaden perception, abilities, and affinity for many different media, as well as spark a desire for future investigation and learning as a young artist. We offer half and full-day camps, as well as one-day and weekly options. All camps are for ages 6 to 17. * Age restrictions may vary by studio.
PEACE CAMP!
Evergreen Presbyterian Church
Peace Camp for Kids 6-12 is a fun, engaging, and meaningful experience designed to help kids grow as peacemakers in their homes, schools, and communities.