Nature, science, and destination camps spanning Pasadena, Los Feliz, Glendale, and nearby east-side neighborhoods.
Camp takes place at the 127-acre Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. A lake restoration project is ongoing during the summer.
Weekly themes including Space Explorer Academy, Super Hero Academy, and more. Limited time offer: Buy 3 weeks of camp, get 1 free.
Established in 1947, this camp offers a unique outdoor adventure experience with a wide range of activities. It boasts a 6:1 camper-to-counselor ratio.
This is a residential (sleepaway) camp with a focus on serving low-income families. Financial assistance is available. The camp is a nut-free environment.
Sleepaway camp on Catalina Island with a focus on outdoor and marine activities. Early registration discounts available.
Kids learn real coding skills by building their own video games in a fun, dojo-themed environment. Campers progress through a belt system (like martial arts) as they tackle projects in game design, Minecraft and Roblox programming, and robotics. Code Senseis guide interactive challenges rather than lecturing, so kids build problem-solving and critical-thinking skills while staying genuinely engaged. The kind of camp where kids are so focused on creating something cool they don't realize how much they're learning.
Zoo Camp Academy for older children (5th-8th grade) includes an overnight stay. Focus on conservation and restoration.
The website is not very informative about the summer camp. Most information is about their after-school programs and sports leagues. It is difficult to find specific details about the summer camp like cost, dates, and registration status.
The camp is ACA accredited and has been operating since 1926. It is a technology-free, 100% outdoor camp.