In the case of summer camps, Los Angeles doesn’t fall short on these. There are various providers offering countless programs to suit all children's needs - from beachside adventures to outdoor nature camps. But, as you can imagine, some are more popular than others, which is why you should be thinking about booking one in now.
Put some time aside to do your research and get in touch with the ones you think are best. Make sure they have activities that your children will enjoy doing, as well as a good reputation - often, you can read their Google reviews, which will give you a good indication.
To help start you off. Below, we have put together a guide on five of the best summer camp options in Los Angeles. Keep on reading to discover the best providers in the area and get in touch with them to book your children in.
Go Game Camp
As they say on their website, there is no CAMP like GOT GAME! When school finishes, Got Game Camp starts with a great selection of activities for the kids to enjoy. Summer Camp is the most popular camp that they offer, with various locations offering it in LA - Mid-City LA, West Los Angeles and the West San Fernando Valley. Each day features a fun rotation of traditional sports, creative art and science projects, team-based challenges, loads of original Got Game games, water play, on-site surprises, and so much more!Aloha Beach Camp
If your children are aged 4-15 and enjoy spending time on the water, then the summer camp at Aloha Beach could be the one for them. Throughout the camp, your children will learn to surf, boogie board, and swim in the ocean. They will meet like-minded children and make friends, which can be huge for their confidence. Located at Zuma Beach in Malibu, Alooga serve families from Santa Monica, Malibu, Calabasas, Encino, Agoura, Thousand Oaks, Studio City and beyond with free transportation and flexible day-by-day enrollment.Cali Camp
Tucked away in the beautiful surroundings of Topanga Canyon, Cali Camp has been one of the top summer camps in Los Angeles for many years. Providing a welcoming and adventure-filled experience for kids, when attending, they can expect the ultimate fun, from rock climbing, arts and crafts, to go-karting, log rolling and gymnastics. With a great variety of offerings, kids get the ultimate breakaway and often ask to return year on year. Don’t take our word for it, take a moment to read the reviews online on Cali Campo. If you have any questions about their camp, get in touch as they will be happy to help answer any queries.Camp Wildfolk
Camp Wildfolk offers a creative, play-based program that encourages imagination and collaboration. With themed sessions, hands-on projects, and a progressive approach to learning through play, it’s an excellent choice for kids who enjoy crafting, building, experimenting, and exploring. Camp Wildfolk have a great website which you can quickly browse if you want to know more about their offering, as well as social media channels which are regularly updated (why not give them a follow to keep updated with everything that’s going on)Camp Galileo
“My kids always love it and come home thinking more independently and deeply than before”. “My daughter had a lot of fun building things and making new friends. It was an exciting educational experience with a lot of engagement and learning” These are two of the many positive comments that you will come across when looking into Camp Galileo.At Camp Galileo, the sessions are varied with plenty of things to do. Each program is built around their signature innovation-based curriculum, encouraging kids to explore art, design, and hands-on building challenges in fun, imaginative ways. On their website, they have a great YouTube video which you can watch, which highlights a lot of things children do when at Camp Gilileo.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
If you’re looking for a camp that offers children ultimate freedom to design their own day, Steve & Kate’s Camp is a brilliant choice. Known for its flexible drop-in model, kids can choose from a huge variety of activities each day - baking, fashion, media lab, sports, coding, music, and more. With many locations dotted around LA, they have become extremely popular and can get booked out fairly quickly. The way Steve & Kate’s Camp works is very simple - buy any number of days, use them any day they are open, and get refunded for unused passes (If you purchased a higher plan and don’t use enough camp days to justify the cost, Steve & Kate’s Camp will calculate your rate at the daily fee, and automatically refund you the difference).We mentioned it above, summer can quickly start approaching, so the sooner you start getting your summer plans in order, the less stressful things will be as it approaches. Plus, when booking your activities in advance or your summer camps in advance, you will often find the price is lower, helping you save some money along the way.
With so many excellent summer camps available, make sure you take a look through our guide and reach out to any that interest you. All the teams at each camp would be more than happy to discuss their program and answer any questions you have on them.
Have you been to any of the summer camp options above, and if so, which one was your favourite? Is there a provider we haven’t included that you think we should be mentioning? What types of activities do you think are best at summer camps? Let us know in the comment box below. We look forward to hearing from you.
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