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Sun, 6/21/2026 -
Sat, 6/27/2026
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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.
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.
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!
The Rhoades School Summer Camp
The Rhoades School
Join us for School-Age Summer Camp Each day at our summer camp is a bold new experience where your child will create unforgettable memories and develop valuable new skills. Every week, campers dive into hands-on activities, from science and nature exploration to creative and performing arts, sports, and games. Our camp offers a perfect mix of indoor and outdoor adventures, packed with excitement. Special guests and on-campus events bring an extra layer of fun.
Model United Nations Institute at Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
Model United Nations Institute Camps
Our Model UN camps strike the perfect balance between global leadership training and summer fun—giving kids and teens the chance to spend a week stepping into the shoes of world leaders at their dream campus. Camp is packed with daily simulations, exciting trivia games, campus tours, and social events. The MUN Institute Summer Camp is where future leaders shine! Imagine a vibrant atmosphere with flags, maps, and global icons on the walls and contagious energy.
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.
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.
Kids | Clay & Garden: Fairy Garden & Herbalism Camp, 7-12yrs
San Diego Craft Collective
Ages 7-12 years welcome! In this week-long camp, kids will explore ceramics while making fun fairy garden decorations to take home. Kids will also learn all about herbs & herbalism–focusing on learning how to identify herbs while making herbal remedies and incorporating herbs into meals. Kids will learn to harvest, create plant profiles, make herb-infused honey or a simple herbal remedy, and make a yummy treat to share with the herb of the day.
Green Day Camp
School of Rock Otay Ranch
Ages: 8-18 Experience Level: No experience, Some experience Camp Overview: Come join us to learn and perform music from one of the most popular punk trios of all time in our Green Day music camp!
Cinematography Camp
The Children's Film Academy
This camp is a hands-on introduction to video scene setups and digital photography. Campers will not only explore the importance of camera angles, shot sizes, and movements, but also gain practical skills in using Go-Pros®, gimbals, and DJI drones. They will discover the aesthetics of visual arts by telling a story through still images and short clips, and create a digital, non-narrative work portfolio by learning key cinematography concepts, including composition, lighting, color, and framing.
Kids | Sewing: Junior Designer’s Pool Party, 8-14yrs
San Diego Craft Collective
Kids learn to sew Summer projects! Ages 8-14 years welcome! In this week-long camp, kids will start their journey into fashion design with a first project—a pool party! Kids will learn machine sewing techniques, including how to properly cut fabric and how to read a pattern. Make and customize your own Bucket Hat and Beach Tote. All materials provided. Beginners welcome. No experience necessary. • Military, first responders and sibling discounts
Summer Art Camp at Oceanside Museum of Art
Oceanside Museum of Art
Get ready for a week of creativity, curiosity, and happy, paint-splattered hands. At Oceanside Museum of Art’s Summer Art Camp, kids get to spend their days making art, exploring ideas, and learning from our Gallery Educators in a welcoming Museum setting. TWO UNIQUE WEEKS: SIGN UP FOR ONE OR BOTH! LIMITED TO 25 SPOTS PER WEEK! For ages 6–12. June 15–19, 2026 | 9:00am–3:00pm June 22–26, 2026 | 9:00am–3:00pm
Cinematography Camp
The Children's Film Academy
This camp is a hands-on introduction to video scene setups and digital photography. Campers will not only explore the importance of camera angles, shot sizes, and movements, but also gain practical skills in using Go-Pros®, gimbals, and DJI drones. They will discover the aesthetics of visual arts by telling a story through still images and short clips, and create a digital, non-narrative work portfolio by learning key cinematography concepts, including composition, lighting, color, and framing.
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!
Tutu School Carlsbad Camp
Tutu School Carmel Valley
At Royal Court, our littlest dancers twirl, flutter, and learn the gentle magic of kindness, courage, and imagination. This camp celebrates the sparkle that comes from helping others, believing in yourself, and beautiful differences. Tutu Summer Camp is open to all children ages 5–8 years. $150 non-refundable deposit due at registration
Cinematography Camp
The Children's Film Academy
This camp is a hands-on introduction to video scene setups and digital photography. Campers will not only explore the importance of camera angles, shot sizes, and movements, but also gain practical skills in using Go-Pros®, gimbals, and DJI drones. They will discover the aesthetics of visual arts by telling a story through still images and short clips, and create a digital, non-narrative work portfolio by learning key cinematography concepts, including composition, lighting, color, and framing.
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 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.
Class 5. Teen Fine Art Workshop: Painting (Ages 13–19) with Susan Walters | Athenaeum School of the Arts, La Jolla
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
Come explore the foundations of painting! This acrylic class provides instruction in basic and intermediate painting techniques. Students will develop technical skills in color theory, composition, brushwork, layering, and surface preparation through a series of guided projects. This class is suitable for teens of all skill levels and supports the development of a strong foundation in acrylic painting within a focused studio environment.
Jewelry Making Camp
Cool Creations, Pottery Studio & Cafe
Join us for a jewelry making camp!
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
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.
2026 High-Performance Basketball Camps
San Marcos Basketball
San Marcos Basketball’s Camps focus on developing the skills and techniques players need to succeed on the court. You can register by the day or by the week, allowing you to build a schedule that works best for you.
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 Camp - Plunge San Diego
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. For extended care, drop-off and pick up is located at the Plunge Front Entrance prior to 8:45am and after 3:15pm.
Code4Bots STEAM Summer Camp at Arlon Seay Elementary
Code4Bots, LLC
In Code4Bots STEAM Camp, young innovators will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on building challenges.
Kennolyn Day Camp Session 3 - Color Carnival
Kennolyn Day Camp
Kennolyn Day Camp offers the perfect outdoor adventure for your child, set on 450 acres of privately owned redwood forest in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. With convenient bus stops in Campbell and Los Gatos getting there is easy. Your child will spend a full day screen-free and fully engaged in activities like archery, high ropes, ninja, fencing, swimming, horseback riding, and more! With a 1:4 staff-to-camper ratio and a nurse on duty, you can feel confident they’re in good hands.
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 Camp - San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum
We’re offering full-day camps for grades 1-8. Registration begins Tuesday, February 17 for members* and Monday, February 23 for non-members. Annual memberships to the Museum at the Dual level and above will guarantee $25 off your camper’s registration. *Presale and discount available to members at the Dual level and above.
Youth Exchange Summer Camp - Rotary District 5340
Rotary District 5340 - San Diego
June 22-28 will be hosted by the Rotary Club of El Cantro and June 28-July 6 will be hosted by the Rotary Club of Coronado.
Team Quest Summer Wrestling Camp | June 22–24
Team Quest MMA and Fitness
This summer wrestling camp is designed to give youth wrestlers a strong technical foundation and a clear path for improvement heading into the next wrestling season. Over three days, athletes will train in a structured, high-energy environment that balances technical instruction, live drilling, and fun.
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.
Carmel Church VBS-KIDS CAMP
Carmel Church San Diego
VBS- Kid's Camp- Summer 2026 -3 Weeks of FUN! Attend 1, 2 or all 3 Weeks! For kids going into K-5th grade (Ages 5-11) Incredible Bible Messages & Songs- Bounce House-Water DAY! Friendship Building Games-Cookie Baking- Pizza Making- Crazy Slime -Science Experiments-Tie Dye Fun + MORE!!!
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!
Sugar Sweet Farm Camp
Sugar Sweet Farm
With a mission of connecting children to nature through farm-based education, Sugar Sweet Farm has served thousands of local children through farm events and summer camps. At Sugar Sweet Farm, camp is a hands-on, animal-rich experience where children spend their days caring for, learning from, and building real relationships with a vibrant community of farm animals—from goats and llamas to miniature horses, chickens, and even our delightfully opinionated pig.
Summer Camp
Children's Museum of Discovery
Do you have a creative and curious problem solver? Spend the summer exploring with Children’s Museum of Discovery!
Summer Art Camp: Comics & Cartoons
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! From Disney to classic comic strips to our favorite Saturday cartoons, we'll learn all about cartoon style and promotion! We'll look at movies, shows and comic books as inspiration, as we learn how to create our own background paintings and animation cels by hand.
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.
Online Magic Camp for Kids Ages 8-12 | School of Magic Arts
School of Magic Arts
Your young magician will spend four days learning to make a rubber band teleport, find a chosen card with the help of a queen, and pluck a number right out of someone's mind. By Thursday they record their favorite performance to share with friends and family. Live on Zoom, small groups of 4 kids, everyday objects. No experience needed. Ages 8-12. Multiple weeks available June and July.
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 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.
Cinematography Camp
The Children's Film Academy
This camp is a hands-on introduction to video scene setups and digital photography. Campers will not only explore the importance of camera angles, shot sizes, and movements, but also gain practical skills in using Go-Pros®, gimbals, and DJI drones. They will discover the aesthetics of visual arts by telling a story through still images and short clips, and create a digital, non-narrative work portfolio by learning key cinematography concepts, including composition, lighting, color, and framing.