2022 Kids Camps & Summer Programs Guide

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

AdventurePlex’s AdventureCamp  | Manhattan Beach

Ages 4–12 |  Arts & crafts, active games, play structures & more

adventureplex.org  |  310-546-7708


Art 2 Grow On  |  Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo

Ages 5 to 11  |  Architecture, painting, designing, building, sketching

art2growon.com  |  310-625-6028


ARt Camps at AR Workshop Torrance  |  Torrance

Ages 7 to 14  |  4-day camps (Mon. to Thurs.) with a 5-day option—1 project per day

arworkshop.com/torrance  |  310-893-7553


Beach City Baseball Academy  |  El Segundo

Various 5 to 12  |  Fundamentals, throwing, hitting, agility

beachcitybaseballacademy.com  |  310-322-3955


Breathe & Learn Kids Yoga Camp  |  Manhattan Beach

Ages 5 to 11  |  Health & wellness experience including yoga, crafting, fitness, journaling, mindfulness

breatheandlearn.com/summer-camp  |  412-680-3984


Campsurf  |  Manhattan Beach

Ages 4 & up  |  The official surf school of Manhattan Beach since 1997, named Los Angeles’ premier surf school by California Business Journal

campsurf.com  |  424-237-2994


Catalina Island Camps  |  Catalina Island

Grades 2–11  |  Overnights, sailing, climbing, kayaking, day trips, art & crafts, paddleboarding

catalinaislandcamps.com  |  626-296-4040


Chadwick School  |  Palos Verdes Peninsula

Ages 4 to 14  |  Academic enrichment, swimming, art, computer lab, music, photography, dance, painting, drama, singing, writing, physical fitness

chadwickschool.org/summer  |  310-377-1543


El Camino College Kid’s College  |  Torrance

Grades 3–12  |  Serious summer fun to inspire in kids a sense of wonder and imagination for learning

elcamino.edu/kidscollege  |  310-660-6460


Junior Lifeguards  |  Various South Bay locations

Ages 8 to 14  |  Swimming, surfing, first aid, lifesaving, rescue techniques, CPR

beachsports.com/manhattan-beach-camps  |  310-372-2202


LA Kings Camp  |  El Segundo

Ages 6–15  |  Fun-filled, 5-day camp with on- and off-ice instruction from LA Kings alumni and Hockey Development department

lakings.com/kingscamp  | 310-535-4478


LA Galaxy Youth Soccer Camps  |  Various South Bay locations

Ages 1-1/2–16  |  Engaging, positive, professional youth soccer programs for players eager to have fun & learn

youth.lagalaxy.com/southbay  |  310-630-2287


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


Montessori Aloha Summer Camp  |  Manhattan Beach

Age 2 – Grade 5  |  Montessori philosophy: reading, math, science, swim, tennis, soccer

montessorimb.com  |  310-379-9462


Peninsula Montessori School  |  Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach

Ages 1½-12  | Cooking, drama, music, woodwork, science, sports, technology, art

peninsulamontessori.com  |  310-544-3099


Performing Arts Workshops  |  Various South Bay & Los Angeles locations

Ages 5 – 15  |  Musical theater, guitar, Rock the Mic, filmmaking, magic, stage F/X makeup, photography, LOL, debate camp

performingartsworkshops.com  |  310-827-8827


Rolling Hills Country Day Camp  |  Rolling Hills Estates

Ages 4 1/2 to 12  |  Academic enrichment, arts & crafts, cooking, dance, sports, imagination & creation classes

rhcds.com  |  310-377-4848


South Bay Art Department Camp   |  Redondo Beach

Ages 5+  |  Art camps & classes for children, teens & adults

sbartdepartment.com  |  310-619-7204


Surfside Volleyball Club  |  Various South Bay locations

Ages 9-14  | Indoor volleyball camps & clinics for girls of all playing abilities

surfsidevolleyball.com  |  310-702-6900


S.a.l.t. & S.e.a. Camp   |  Hermosa Beach

Ages 8–15  |  Beach activities, art, social & emotional learning, meditation

saltnseacamp.com  |  310-502-8262

 

 

 

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