
2025 Kids Camps + Summer Programs
A guide to the most exceptional local and overnight South Bay kids camps spanning a broad range of categories.
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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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