Directory · Central LA

Central LA camp options, organized for planning.

High-density camp planning around Hollywood, Fairfax, Beverly Hills, Mid-Wilshire, and central LA neighborhoods.

74 camp options in the current catalog
$702 average listed weekly price
21 options advertising extended care
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Water Sports Extended care

Adventures in Nature Day Camp

Exposition Park · Ages 5–11 · $320

Hosted at the Natural History Museum, this camp turns kids into real-world naturalists and scientists. Each themed week immerses campers in hands-on discovery — from excavating fossils and studying dinosaurs to investigating insects in the Nature Gardens and exploring marine life. Kids go behind the scenes with actual museum scientists, handle real specimens, and use the museum's world-class collections as their classroom. A deeply curiosity-driven experience where science feels like genuine adventure.

Performing Arts

Art Lessons LA

Hollywood · Ages 4–17 · $215

Mobile art instruction service that provides customized lessons and party entertainment at the client's location. They travel within a 15-mile radius.

Performing Arts

Art Studio on Gardner

Hollywood · Ages 5–17 · $625

A dedicated fine arts studio camp where kids spend their days painting, drawing, and creating in a real working art space. Located on Beverly Blvd in the heart of LA's arts district, the intimate studio setting gives young artists focused time to develop their skills with hands-on instruction in a variety of techniques and media. Ideal for creative kids who love to draw and want a camp experience that is all about making art.

Gymnastics Extended care

Beverly Hills Gymnastics Center

Beverly Hills · Ages 3–12 · $775

All children must be potty trained. No nut-based products permitted.

Sports

Beverly Hills Sports Camp

Beverly Hills · Ages 5–13 · Pricing TBD

Offers a girls-only sports camp program. Flexible scheduling with last-minute sign-ups and walk-in registrations.

Sports

Beverly Hills Tennis Camps

Beverly Hills · Ages 4–17 · $850

Camp is held at the La Cienega Tennis Center, which has 16 lighted courts. A high-performance 'Performance Pathway Program' is available for players 11 and older.

Science/Tech Extended care

Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood

Hollywood · Ages 6–17 · Pricing TBD

Offers a variety of programs including a R.E.A.D.S. literacy program, a girls' empowerment program, and an anti-bullying program.

Science/Tech Aid

Brains and Motion Education Summer Camps

Los Angeles · Ages 8–11 · Pricing TBD

These STEM-focused camps blend hands-on science, technology, engineering, and arts activities with movement and active play. Kids become creators, teammates, and problem-solvers through discovery-based projects in coding, AI, animation, game design, and more — alongside organized sports like soccer, tennis, and basketball. The whole-child approach builds confidence and social-emotional skills right alongside academic curiosity, all in a pressure-free environment designed to make learning feel like genuine fun.

Water Sports

Camp Fox YMCA Catalina

Los Angeles · Ages 8–17 · $1,150

A sleepaway adventure camp on Catalina Island that has been creating unforgettable summers since 1926. Kids spend their days swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, conquering the high ropes course, doing archery, rock climbing, hiking, and playing field games. Evenings bring campfire singalongs and skits under the stars. A classic overnight camp experience in a stunning island setting — the kind of trip kids talk about for years.

General

Camp Gan Israel LA/BH

Beverlywood · Ages 5–14 · Pricing TBD

Part of the largest and fastest growing network of Jewish day camps in the world.

General

Camp Hillel

Beverly Hills · Ages 2–13 · $412

One of the largest Jewish day camps in Los Angeles, focusing on instilling a strong sense of Jewish identity.

General

Camp Hollywoodland

Hollywood · Ages 6–14 · $650

Residential girls camp. 100-year anniversary. Accredited by the American Camp Association.

Sports Aid

Camp JCA Shalom

Los Angeles · Ages 7–18 · Pricing TBD

Financial Assistance, New Camp Grants, One Happy Camper Grants. Sibling discounts not listed. Lunch is included. No bus transportation or extended care.

General Extended care

Camp Keshet at Temple Beth Am

Beverlywood · Ages 3–14 · $517

Offers a traditional camp experience as well as a 'Got Game Camp' with more flexible scheduling.

Sports

Camp SHAKE

Beverlywood · Ages 5–14 · Pricing TBD

A holistic sports camp in Calabasas that develops both athletic skills and mental toughness. Kids choose from basketball, flag football, volleyball, or a multi-sport rotation featuring soccer, baseball, dodgeball, capture the flag, and obstacle courses. What sets it apart is the SHAKE formula — Skill, Heart, Attitude, Knowledge, and Excellence — weaving mindfulness, positive self-talk, and growth mindset training into every practice. Mornings focus on skill development, afternoons on scrimmages and games.