2025 Kids Camps + Summer Programs

A guide to the most exceptional local and overnight South Bay kids camps spanning a broad range of categories.

AQUA SURF CAMP

Day camp/surf camp |  Ages 5–15 |  Redondo Beach, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo

Surfing, ocean water safety, summer beach fun

@aquasurfcamp | aquasurf.com/surf-camps | 310-902-7737


BEACHSPORTS

Day camp/sports, fitness, education | Ages 4–14 | Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach

Surfing, beach activities, volleyball, lacrosse, ocean safety skills. A variety of engaging, fun, safe experiences taught by talented local teachers & coaches. Locally owned & operated

@beachsports | beachsports.com/summer-camps | 310-372-2202


HAVEN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS

Summer musical theatre camps | Ages 4–17 | El Segundo, Hawthorne

2-week theatre camps M–F, culminating in a fully costumed & lit performance! Character development through quality theatre arts education in disciplines of dance, voice & acting.

@havenartsacademy | havenartsacademy.org/camps1.html | 310-504-4132


INDIVISIBLE ARTS

Day camp/arts & creative | Ages 7–15 | Hermosa Beach

Art creative labs & social-emotional life tools. Painting, dance, photography, graphic design, music and more with the chance to explore emotional awareness training, meditation and outdoor activities

@indivisible_arts | indivisiblearts.org/camps | 310-944-8082


LA GALAXY YOUTH

Day camp/soccer | Ages 1.5–16 | Carson, Torrance

Beginner to advanced levels, year-round or seasonal. Players develop & challenge themselves in an exciting, safe environment through classes, camps, birthday parties & trainings.

@lagalaxyyouth | youth.lagalaxy.com/camps | 310-630-2287


NOTRE DAME ACADEMY

Volleyball camp for girls | Grades 8–8 | West Los Angeles

1-week camp (July 14–18) for rising 7th–8th grade girls with at least 2 years of club volleyball experience. Coached by former Pac-12 & WCC coach Megan Hall.

@regalgryphons | ndasla.org/volleyball | 310-839-5289


PENINSULA MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Day camp/variety | Ages 1.5–12 | Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach

Academic lessons with hands-on materials; activities such as treasure hunts, arts & crafts, organized sports, waterplay; BBQ lunch each Friday

@peninsula_montessori_school | peninsulamontessori.com | 310-544-3099


PERFECT DAY SURF CAMP

Surf camp/summer camp, year-round lessons | Ages 4–17 | Redondo Beach, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Santa Monica

Surf, sun & soak up the endless beach fun! Year-round surf lessons, epic surf camps, Surf Moms, Junior Guard prep. Flexible scheduling, all gear included

@perfectdaysurfcamps | perfectdaysurfcamp.com | 310-985-1458


PERFORMING ARTS WORKSHOPS

Day camp/musical theatre, film, academics | Ages 5–15, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Torrance, El Segundo

Musical theater, film, stage FX make-up, guitar, choir, photo, debate & more. Winner of LA Parent Magazine best camp! Ultimate ARTS experience from rehearsal to performance

@performingartsworkshops | performingartsworkshops.com | 310-827-8827


ROLLING ROBOTS

Summer camp/robotics & STEM | Ages 5–15, Rolling Hills Estates

Robotics, coding, design, 3D printing, Python, C++, LEGO, VEX GO, IQ, VRC, VEX AI, FLL, FTC, Minecraft

@rollingrobots | rollingrobots.com/summer-camps | 424-452-8152


SOUTH BAY SPROUTS

Day camp/gymnastics | Ages 6–11, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo

Our cartwheelin’ campers will enjoy a week full of fun, friends & movement as they grow their gymnastics skills

@soutbaysprouts | southbaysprouts.com | 310-683-0724


PENINSULA HERITAGE SCHOOL

Day camp/variety | Ages 5–14, Rolling Hills Estates

Build teamwork & confidence through indoor/outdoor games, water play, ice cream & more! Summer Fun N’ Games Camp, June 16–August 15, M–F

@peninsulaheritageschool | peninsulaheritage.org/summercamp | 310-541-4795


SUPER MOVERZ

Kids adventure sports | Ages 5–12, Ryan Park and Chadwick School

Non-traditional adventure games, zip line, Slip ’n Slide, rope swing

@super.moverz | supermoverz.com | 310-619-9856


SURFSIDE VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Volleyball | Ages 9–14, Various South Bay locations

Indoor camps & clinics for girls of all playing abilities

@surfsidevolleyballclub | surfsidevolleyball.com | 310-702-6900


VISTAMAR SCHOOL

Academic enrichment & exploration | Grades K–8, El Segundo

Weeklong full-day courses in science, engineering & creative arts by Ivy Camps USA & Destination Science. Hands-on projects, games & activities. July 7–August 1.

destinationscience.org | bit.ly/vistamar-camp

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