2018 Kids Camps & Summer Programs Guide
A guide to the most exceptional local and overnight South Bay kids camps spanning a broad range of categories.
- CategoryPeople
AdventurePlex AdventureCamp | Manhattan Beach
Ages 4 to 12 | Arts & crafts, music appreciation, age-appropriate physical skill-building activities and social developmental activities, such as cooperative and imaginative games
adventureplex.org | 310-547-7708
Aquarium of the Pacific | Long Beach
Ages 3 to 15 | Marine biology
aquariumofpacific.org | 562-590-3100
Art 2 Grow On | Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo
Ages 5 to 11 | Architecture, painting, designing, building, sketching
art2growon.com | 310-625-6028
Beach City Baseball Academy | El Segundo
Ages 5 to 12 | Fundamentals, throwing, hitting, agility
beachcitybaseballacademy.com | 310-322-3955
BeachSports | Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach
Ages 4 to 15 | Ocean safety, surfing, volleyball, beach activities, intro to Junior Lifeguards program
beachsports.org | 310-372-2202
Campsurf | Manhattan Beach
Ages 7 and up | Ratio of 1 instructor to every 4 students, lessons on stretching, surfing, rip currents, tides, surf equipment, surfing etiquette
campsurf.com | 424-237-2994
Catalina Island Camps | Catalina Island
Grades 2–11 | Kayaking, sailing, target sports, gardening, composting, outdoor cooking, photojournalism, day trips, overnights
catalinaislandcamps.com | 626-296-4040
Chadwick School | Palos Verdes Peninsula
Ages 4 to 14 | Academic enrichment, swimming, art, strategies, computer lab, field sports, music, photography, dance, painting, drama, singing, writing and physical fitness
chadwickschool.org/summer | 310-377-1543
Champ Camp | Manhattan Beach
Ages 4 to 14 | Sand soccer, water play, capture the flag, relay races, yoga, dance, skimboarding, boogieboarding, face painting, arts & crafts, dodgeball, team-building games
champcampkids.com | 310-283-4509
Fit Kids Gymnastics Center | Redondo Beach; Torrance
Ages 3 to 18 | Gymnastics and tumbling in a unique environment with fun-loving teachers
fitkidsgym.com | 310-297-9550
Junior Lifeguards | Various South Bay locations
Ages 8 to 14 | Swimming, surfing, first aid, lifesaving, rescue techniques, CPR
beachsports.org/jr-lifeguard-program | 310-372-2202
Kid Zone + Mid Zone | Rolling Hills Estates
Grades K–8 | Art, performing arts, science, sports, cooking and field trips (grades 6–8)
rhumc.org | 310-377-7302
Manhattan Academy Summer Camp | Manhattan Beach
Ages 6 weeks to grade 5 | All day camp, field trips, swimming, sharpening of math, writing and reading skills
manhattanacademy.com | 310-374-1804
Manhattan Beach Teen Center Summer Camp | Manhattan Beach
Ages 11 to 14 | Beach and field trip days once a week, water games, sports, arts and crafts, ping-pong, pool and much more
citymb.info/tcsummer | 310-802-5448
Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory | Rolling Hills Estates
Ages 5 to 18 | Three fun-filled Camp Curtain Call sessions for beginning musical theatre performers; advanced dance, acting and vocal workshops; two fully-staged musical productions
palosverdesperformingarts.com/summer-programs.php | 310-544-0403
PCH Skate Camps | Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach
Ages 5 to 15 | Beginner to intermediate skateboard instruction from experienced CPR and first aid-certified instructors, private lessons and parties
pchskatecamps.com | 310-372-2202
Pediatric Therapy Network’s Camp Escapades | Rolling Hills Estates
Ages 5 to 14 | Social skills, sensory experiences, incorporating occupational, physical and/or speech therapy into fun-filled camp activities
pediatrictherapynetwork.org | 310-328-0276
Peninsula Montessori School | Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach
Ages 18 months to 12 | Cooking, drama, music, woodwork, science, sports, technology and art
peninsulamontessori.com | 310-544-3099
Performing Arts Workshops | Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, El Segundo
Ages 5 to 15 | Musical theatre, guitar, Rock the Mic, filmmaking, magic, stage F/X makeup, photography, LOL or Debate Camp … the ultimate “Arts” experience from rehearsal to performance
performingartsworkshops.com | 310-827-8827
Peninsula Racquet Club – Juniors | Rancho Palos Verdes
Grades K–12 | Tennis camps
peninsularacquetclub.com/junior-programs 310-541-2523
Rolling Hills Country Day Camp | Rolling Hills Estates
Ages 4.5 to 12 | Academic enrichment, arts & crafts, cooking, dance, sports, imagination and creation classes
rhcds.com | 310-377-4848
Roundhouse Aquarium Summer Camp | Manhattan Beach
Ages 4 to 10 | Digging for sand crabs, playing in the waves, dissecting squid, learning about sharks, water fights, fishing, crafts, experiments, beach games
roundhouseaquarium.org | 310-379-8117
Sky Camp Summer Sessions | Torrance
Ages 5 to 12 | Jump time, games, lunch, snacks and activities
skyzone.com/torrance | 310-323-4500
South Bay School of Cooking | Redondo Beach
Ages 8 to 14 | Kid-friendly, hands-on cooking classes allowing children to learn new skills, try new foods, take part in team-building, share mealtimes
southbayschoolofcooking.com | 310-350-3772
South Coast Botanic Garden Junior Farmers Program | Palos Verdes Peninsula
Grades K–5 | Hands-on program offers three interactive days of soil, seeds and senses, exploring the fragrant and interesting world of herb gardening
southcoastbotanicgarden.org | 310-544-1948
TADA Stages Summer Camp | Manhattan Beach
Ages 3 to 14 | Singing, dancing, acting games, dress up days, arts and crafts, themed obstacle courses and much more!
tadastages.com | 310-546-5544
Terranea Resort | Rancho Palos Verdes
All ages | Fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, gold academy, surfing, whale-watching, biking, photography, horseback riding, painting
terranea.com | 310-265-2851
Wondertree Kids Wonder-Camp | El Segundo
Ages 6 weeks to 5 | Music and movement, messy art, summer prep for preschool, music fundamentals and family classes
wondertreekids.com | 310-535-0001