Halstrom Academy
Halstrom Academy has helped more than 15,000 students in grades 6- 12 achieve educational success through its one-to-one teaching model. From aspiring professional athletes, artists, and young working professionals, to unique learners such as students with social distraction issues or ADHD, students from all walks of life find Halstrom a place where they can reach their full potential. Halstromacademy.org
AdventurePlex AdventureCamp
Multi “Best of the Beach” winner AdventurePlex, a Beach Cities Health District Program, is a kid’s dream with a facility that includes a five-level play structure with sports courts, two 35-foot high rock walls and a high ropes course. AdventureCamp, for kids ages 4 to 12, is hosted by AdventurePlex and led by a CPR and first aid-certified staff. Activities include rock climbing, arts and crafts, music appreciation and other skill-building, self-esteem and social developmental activities. AdventureCamp also includes field trips to top L.A. destinations like Raging Waters, Medieval Times and the beach. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. (310) 546-7708. Adventureplex.org
Galileo Innovation Summer Camp
Galileo Innovation Camps offers two summer camps — Camp Galileo for pre-K to 5th grade and Camp Galileo Summer Quest for 5th grade to 12th grade. Camp Galileo campers will build a rocket in Space Explorer one day, then design a kaleidoscope the next day. Mentored by expert instructors and equipped with professional tools and materials in the Summer Quest program, campers make short films, engineer catapults, whip up inventive dishes and design custom video games. Redondo Beach: Madison Elementary School; Palos Verdes: Rolling Hills Preparatory School, and Manhattan Beach: American Martyrs School. Galileo-camps.com
Encore Summer Camp
Encore offers arts education in all aspects of the performing arts. The Children’s Theater Company will have a morning and afternoon camp at the three South Bay locations for ages 4 to 18 to act, sing and dance. Productions to include “Little Mermaid Jr.,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Guys and Dolls Jr.”, and a Shakespeare Camp. Encoreentertainers.org
School of Rock
Enjoy five days of playing music,making friends, band bonding and performance fun. Each day will provide individual and small group instruction on guitar, bass, keys, drums and vocals, group rehearsals, gear education and flex time (to jam away or explore other instruments or effects). Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. SchoolOfRock.com/southbayla
Destination Science
With Camps in Palos Verdes, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, and El Segundo, Destination Science brings science, technology, engineering, and math to kids ages 5 to 11. Destination Science teachers will be instructing Robot Challenge Science Camp, Rollercoaster Science Camp, and Space Quest Science Camp. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Destinationscience.org
Fit Kids Gymnastics Center
Fit Kids Gymnastic Center in Redondo Beachdevelops healthy, successful, and confident children.Camp Fit Kids Gymnastics Camp have themes for all campers to enjoy, like Ninja Stunt Camp, Aloha Camp, Cheer Camp, Pop Star Camp, Dance Camp, Aerial Arts Camp, and Fit Kids Games Camp. Ages 5 to 12, beginning July 11. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. FitKidsgym.com
Kitchen Kid Cooking Camp
The mobile culinary school offers its signature summer camps in Hermosa Beach at the St. Cross Episcopal Church and in Redondo Beach at the Simple Gourmet Kitchen. 1-4 kid/chef ratio for 1st grade to 12th grade campers. Kitchenkid.com
JAW: Junior Sports Program
The South End Racquet and Health Club in Torrance offers program for children ages 5 to 13, including sports, games, arts, crafts and field trips. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Other South End summer programs include the Tennis Academy, basketball, swimming, ballet, gymnastics and karate. SouthEndClub.com
PAW: Performing Arts Workshop
Voted “Best Summer Camp” in LA Parent Magazine and a National Enrichment Teachers Association Certified Program, PAW offers a wide array of performance, photography, and musical arts. One week and two week sessions. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m Monday through Friday. Locations in El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. Performingartsworkshops.com
Kid Zone Summer Camps
You and your child create your own experience with the summer camp’s rotating class schedule. Full day, 3/4 day, and 1/2 day, with early care and extended care. For kids entering kindergarten to fifth grade. Workshops focusing on art, sports, science, performing arts and cooking. Each weekly session is dedicated to a theme from route 66. The celebration at the end of the journey is a party in Radiator Springs, a fictional town from the Disney Pixar movie, “Cars.” Camps are held at the picturesque Rolling Hills United Method Church. (310) 377-6771 rhumc.org
Mid Zone Summer Camps
Starting the week of June 13th, explore LA and Orange County with a new adventure each day. Middle schoolers can explore the Queen Mary, take an archery lesson, see how an airport operates, check out a museum or a science center, catch a baseball game, and of course hit the beach. (310) 377-6771 rhumc.org.
Arts Alive Summer Camp
Arts Alive provides a creative platform in the visual, musical, and performing arts, catering to students from first to eighth grade. Each day includes classes in all areas of the arts, leading to a performance during the last week. 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. St. Catherine Laboure School in Torrance. Kingsandclowns.com
LA Galaxy Summer Break Sports Camp
The LA Galaxy Sports Center located hosts a Summer Break Sports Camp. The camp offers soccer, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, ping pong, kickball, baseball, and flag football. Half day and all day camps. LAGalaxysc.com
Rolling Hills Country Day Summer Camps
In 2015 Rolling Hills Country Day School welcomed more than 1000 campers for a variety of academic courses, including Academic Summer School, Lego Animation, Minecraft & 3D Printing, and Study Skills. rhcds.com/summer-programs or call (310) 377-4848
Peninsula Sports Camps
The Peninsula Sports Camps has conducted basketball, soccer and baseball camps for over 65,000 youngsters. Camp Tom Maier is a certified teacher and one of the South Bay’s most prominent basketball coaches with over 670 wins and 4 CIF titles. Coaches include Bruce Myhre (Peninsula Soccer Camp) and Chad Nammack (Peninsula Baseball Camp). All full day and half day camps are held at Palos Verdes High School as well as Hess Park in Rancho Palos Verdes. Extended day care is offered. peninsulasportscamps.com.
