Photo courtesy of Surfing Santa Contest via Facebook
GUIDE
Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families
Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars glides into DTLA. Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment.
22 Best Things to Do in Los Angeles December 2025 with Kids
Enchanted: Forest of Light is one of the best holiday light displays in LA. Photo by Kathryn Rapier, courtesy of the event.
Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Los Angeles
Get in the holiday spirit with a stroll through Candy Cane Lane in El Segundo. Photo by Gina Ragland
Best Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Lights in Los Angeles
Holiday lights glow bright at the Mission Inn Hotel. Photo courtesy of the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Christmas Towns & Festive Hotels Near LA That Will Blow Your Mind
DTLA sparkles each night during the holiday season. Photo courtesy of The Bloc
38 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Los Angeles for Kids
Try sock skating at Kidspace Winter Frolic. Photo by Jamie Pham courtesy of the Museum
16 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Los Angeles for Kids
Say hi to the conductor before meeting Santa on the Southern California Polar Express Train Ride. Photo courtesy of the train
Best Polar Express Train Rides & Christmas Trains in Los Angeles
LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow makes a festive family evening. Photo by Jamie Pham
10 Holiday and Christmas Events in Los Angeles to Book Now!
Nothing says fall like apple picking, and believe it or not, there's great apple picking near LA!
Apple Picking near Los Angeles: Best Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
Dig in to slime-making! Sloomoo Institute LA photo by Chelsie Hill, courtesy of BFA
21 Trending and Out-of-the-Box Activities for Kids in Los Angeles
Photo by Bill Soistmann
GUIDE
Los Angeles Visitors' Guide for Families
There is so much free fun to be had at places in LA like LACMA. Photo by Joey Zanotti via Flickr 2.0
100 Fun Free Things To Do in Los Angeles with Kids
Dive into tons of fun in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific
39 Things to Do With Kids in Long Beach
Embrace the mess! Sloomoo Institute photo by Kylie Williams
NEW Sloomoo Institute Opens in Los Angeles for Kids to Enjoy Slime Fun
Dive into fun at the Cayton Children's Museum. Photo by Matthew Tucciarone
Best Children's Museums in Los Angeles and Orange County
This 3 day itinerary will make you fall in love with LA. Photo by Roberto Nickson, via Pexels
3 Days in Los Angeles with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
Everything at the Cayton has been carefully crafted with one goal in mind: to help create a better world through the power of play.
Guide to the Cayton Children’s Museum in Santa Monica–A Parent Review
Imaginative play for preschoolers is music to our ears. Photo courtesy of Pretend City
39 Things To Do with Preschoolers in Los Angeles Before They Turn 5
Visit LACMA's Levitated Mass. Photo by Joey Zanetti
100 Things To Do in Los Angeles Before Kids Grow Up
Snoopy and his ensemble of elves are gliding onto the ice for Snoopy's Night Before Christmas. Photo courtesy of Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Merry Farm, CicLAvia x Stranger Things, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

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. 

OUR LATEST VIDEOS

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

More Summer Camps in and near Los Angeles

Best Summer Day Camps in Los Angeles

These camps are all about playing, exploring, and learning outdoors with friends. READ MORE

Free and Cheap Summer Camps in Los Angeles

Maybe the best things in life really are free (or cheap). READ MORE

Popular Preschool Summer Camps in Los Angeles for Your First Time Camper

These camps offer a great first summer camp experience. READ MORE

Awesome Summer Camps for Teens and Tweens in Los Angeles

Get your teen or tween off the apps and into some IRL fun this summer. READ MORE

Great Art Summer Camps near Los Angeles: Where Kids Can Draw, Paint, and Design

Camp and art go together like popsicle sticks and glitter glue. READ MORE

Hang Ten! Summer Surf Camps for LA Kids

Summer is the perfect time to learn to surf—and a surf camp can teach your kids everything they need to know. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

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
Recent Articles By Meghan Rose:
Read more articles by Meghan Rose.