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Los Angeles Day Camps Still Available for Summer 2022

Hands-on fun with friends. Photo courtesy of RAZ Summer Camp with Art for Kids
Hands-on fun with friends. Photo courtesy of RAZ Summer Camp with Art for Kids
7/22/22 - By Meghan Rose

Just because summer is already underway doesn't mean you've missed the summer camp bus. The day camps and weekly camps below not only have space available, but you can book them with an easy click right from our Los Angeles Events and Activities Calendar's Camps & Classes section. Find in-person summer camps, drop-in classes, and online summer programs, too. Signing up for camp couldn't be easier!

For more summer camp ideas, including everything from dance summer camps to art summer camps, check out our Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide and Summer Camp Directory. 

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Design your own board at Skateboard Design Camp. Photo courtesy of Design Hive
Design your own board at Skateboard Design Camp. Photo courtesy of Design Hive

Summer Day Camps for Kids in Los Angeles

RAZ Summer Camp with Art for Kids

Ages 5-12
Daily / Weekly, June 13 - August 19, 2022
Kids can explore new cultures and the richness of unity through diversity this summer. Each week children ages 5-12 expand their worlds as they create art, learn, and explore one of the seven continents, its people, and cultures. Daily drop-in and full-week options are available. READ MORE

Resin Designs and Creations Camp

Ages 7-17
Daily, July 25-29, 2022
Kids learn about epoxy resin and all the things they can make with it, like jewelry, coasters, alphabet letters, magnets, shadow boxes, pressed flower ornaments, and more.  READ MORE

-- Dance Acrobatics Camp

Ages 6-12
Weekly, August 1-5, 2022
The Dance Acrobatics camp includes dance technique classes in ballet and jazz and acrobatics classes in tumbling, flexibility, and partner acro. This is a perfect camp for beginners as well as those with some dance, acrobatics, or gymnastics training. READ MORE

Creative Engineering with Lego Robotics Camp

Ages 7-17
Weekly, August 1-5, 2022
Whether kids' focus is on construction, moving parts, or robotics and coding, Design Hive's friendly instructors help them develop the engineering skills needed to transform Lego bricks from idea to reality. Campers learn the basics of design, mechanics, and coding as they explore and build the day away.  READ MORE

Sneakers and Beats Camp

Ages 8 and up
Weekly, August 8-12, 2022
This exciting camp explores the art of all things sneakers, beats, and everything in between. Campers work through the sneaker design process as they develop a concept, explore material and color swatches, design and laser cut a logo, and embellish with colored laces, paints, stones, and more.  Campers also learn to record and edit beats using professional production software. READ MORE

Skateboard Design Camp

Ages 8 and up
Weekly, August 15-19, 2022
Kids in this camp learn the art and physics of skateboard design as they create and apply graphics onto their skateboard deck, then learn how to apply grip tape and mount the trucks and wheels. Campers use CAD software to help design logos for their skate brand and transfer the design onto t-shirts, stickers, and more. The creations are tested with mini skate lessons. READ MORE

Design Hive Summer STEAM Camp

Ages 5-12
Daily, August 15-26, 2022
Join Design Hive for an in-person day camp focused on the creative exploration of all things STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics). This camp offers a combination of project work and exploratory activities to engage kids in STEAM activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to, kinetic art, circuitry, game design, movement, architecture, engineering and more!⁣ READ MORE
Camp Hollywoodland has sleepover camps for kids. Photo courtesy of laparks.org
Camp Hollywoodland has sleepover camps for kids. Photo courtesy of laparks.org

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About the Author

Meghan Rose
Before becoming a parent, Meghan Rose worked at pioneering internet companies like AOL, eToys.com, and eBay. After having twins, she shifted her focus to literacy, co-authoring Home is Where the Books Are (Choice Literacy, 2013) and launching LitforKids.com. Now based in Los Angeles, Meghan is all about finding fun things to do with kids. Please send her ALL your ideas and suggestions for national parenting and travel articles, or drop a note just say hi: meghan@mommypoppins.com
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