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Act One Theatre Camp

www.actonetheatrecamp.com

Lights... Camera... Act One! A dynamic and interactive theatre camp experience where campers will spend each and every day acting, singing, dancing, and more! From the shy wallflower to the class clown: All levels of experience welcomed! Hurry... it's almost time for Places! Enrollment starting soon.

1500 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208

Contact: Joshua Evan

info@actonetheatrecamp.com • 818-749-0103

Ages 6-15

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Arts, Music Theatre

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ActionQuest offers incredible educational summer experiences for teens. For over 30 years, AQ has consistently delivered high quality international leadership, sailing, scuba, community service and marine biology programs. Through hands-on learning and adventure travel throughout the world, we have successfully ignited the inherent leadership skills within thousands of young adults.

PO Box 5517, Sarasota, FL 34277

Contact: Kimmi Phillips

info@actionquest.com • 941-924-6789

Ages 12-18

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Foreign Study and Travel Outdoor Adventure Overnight Camps

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Aloha Beach Camp Hawaii

www.alohabeachcamphawaii.com

Experience the ultimate Hawaiian adventure at our sleepaway summer camp! Snorkel in crystal clear waters, hike lush rainforests, learn to surf and more. It's a one-of-a-kind experience for kids and teens ages 7 to 16.

PO Box 5338, West Hills, CA 91307

Contact: Abby Barber

hawaii@alohabeachcamp.com • 818-932-4600

Ages 7-16

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Outdoor Adventure  Overnight Camps  Sports

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600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena, CA 91001

Contact: Nikki Winslow / Ashley Watts

teens@altadenalibrary.org • 626-798-0833

Ages 14-17

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Community Service

We invite all teens 14-17 in the Altadena area to become part of our teen volunteer program. Volunteer hours qualify for school service requirements, and you get to be a part of our incredible Altadena Library team!

Los Angeles, CA

VolunteerServices.LosAngeles.CA@redcross.org

Ages 13-24

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Community Service

The American Red Cross Youth & Young Adult Services is a multi-faceted program for 13 to 24 years of age, offering many activities and courses for every age level. Youth programs build character and provide the tools and experience youth need for leadership, strong communication skills, and service. By interacting with those in need, Red Cross youth volunteers establish a sense of awareness and personal achievement while developing these skills. 

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Amplify Sleep Away Camp

www.girlsrocksb.org

At Amplify, girls and gender-expansive youth in grades 3-12 create life long friendships through music education, creative arts, community, and positive mentorship. Every session includes beginner to advanced instruction in music or photography, beach trips, cool electives, fun parties, and cheering on new friends at the final showcase performance. 

100 Miramar Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Contact: Jen Baron

jen@girlsrocksb.org • 805-699-5247

Ages 9-18

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Arts, Music Theatre  Overnight Camps

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PO Box 1, Pasadena, CA 91102

Contact: Barbara Goto

barbaragoto@arroyosfoothills.org • 818-389-5563

Ages 11+

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Community Service

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization, and there are many ways to help! Individuals can check our calendar and join one of our regularly scheduled restoration days on our Preserves.  Groups interested in trail work, invasive plant removal, or other service can contact us to set up an event of your own. 

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ArtCenter Extension Kids & Teens / ArtCenter Online

www.artcenter.edu/teens

ArtCenter College of Design’s Extension (ACX) and ArtCenter Online programs expose students in grades 4 – 12 to visual art and design careers. They practice foundational skills and create eye-popping portfolios—in a welcoming college-campus environment. Meet daily or weekly, in-person at Pasadena campus or remotely via Zoom, from June to August. 

Hillside Campus - 1700 Lida St., Pasadena, CA 91103

South Campus - 1111 S. Arroyo Pkwy., Pasadena, CA 91105

Contact: Cecilia "C.C." Ybarra

acx@artcenter.edu • 323-687-1854

Ages 9-18

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Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre  Pre-College

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Mountain Science Adventure Summer Program for Ages 8-17. Our one-week and two-week programs give campers the unique opportunity to explore science and space in our specialized labs and engage in mountain adventure activities. Campers will broaden their horizons and learn valuable communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in an encouraging and supportive environment.

26800 Saunders Meadow Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549

Contact: Diana Huff

diana@astrocamp.org • 909-667-7085

Ages 8-17

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Outdoor Adventure  Overnight Camps • Tech/Coding/STEM

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Bar 717 Ranch / Camp Trinity

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Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a residential summer camp for kids ages 8-16 in Northern California. For more than 90 years, Bar 717 Ranch has welcomed children to 450 acres in the beautiful mountains of Trinity County to experience nature, form deep friendships, and have big fun.


17197 Hyampom Rd., Hayfork, CA 96041

Contact: Laura Higley

camptrinity@bar717.com • 530-628-5992

Ages 8-16

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Arts, Music Theatre  Outdoor Adventure Overnight Camps

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Boston University Summer Term High School Programs

www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs

Join other high school students from around the country and the world at one of the nation’s most recognized universities. BU’s five programs provide an excellent opportunity to prepare for your future—expand your horizons and discover your personal and academic potential. Discover the best option for you!

200 Riverway, Suite B14, Boston, MA 02215

Contact: Amanda Kautzman

summerhs@bu.edu • 617-353-1378

Ages 13-18

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Academic Enrichment  Pre-College  Tech/Coding/STEM

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3230 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103

Contact: Michael Fenn

michael.fenn@bgcpasadena.org • 559-779-2441

Ages 15-17

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Community Service

Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena

www.bgcpasadena.org

The summer program has over 100 kids per site during the summer. Our hours are from 8:30 am until 6 pm. Volunteers are needed to help provide interesting, stimulating and physically active activities in 1 hour increments. They typical time for volunteers is between 10 and noon and 1 and 5.

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At Children’s Arts Institute, campers choose their own schedules from a selection of over 50 dynamic classes so they are able to focus on the subjects that excite them the most. From Hogwarts to Hip Hop, Baking to Basketball, Comics to Coding, and Rockets to Robotics, there is never a dull moment!

14702 Sylvan St., Van Nuys, CA, 91411

Contact: Sabrina Burton

sabrina@ccsteaches.org • 323-301-2496

Ages 5-10

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Arts, Music Theatre • Sports  Tech/Coding/STEM

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California State Summer School for the Arts

www.csssa.ca.gov

The California State Summer School for the Arts is a rigorous, preprofessional, month-long training program in the visual, performing, and writing arts for talented artists of high school age. CSSSA provides a supportive environment in which students hone acquired skills and explore new techniques and ideas for an exciting learning experience.

24700 McBean Pkwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Contact: Jessica Hemingway

jessica@csssaf.org • 650-455-7965

Ages 13-18

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Arts, Music Theatre  Pre-College

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Camp Kids Klub

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We believe that camp is an essential experience in a child's life. Camp is about the feeling that anything is possible. Children should spend their time at camp on adventures and having dynamic experiences- learning, playing, making lifelong friends, and being surrounded by people that inspire them. As our camp song says, "In 1995, Kids Klub arrived!", and we have been perfecting summer camp ever since! 

1515 Garfield Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030

Contact: Debbie Rudman

camp@kidsklub.com • 626-795-2501

Ages 5-18

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Academic Enrichment  Arts, Music Theatre Outdoor Adventure

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Camp Med-O-Lark

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Founded in 1967 in Washington, Maine. Co-ed. Ages 8-16. Lake, Farm, Fields. Non-Competitive atmosphere. Non-Traditional Structure. Enriching, diverse community. Specialty focused art programming. All-Elective schedule. Over 50 activity choices. Cabins equipped with hot water bathrooms. Buffet style meals. Healthy Snacks. 2, 4, 6, 8 weeks. Explore, Discover and Grow!

82 Medolark Rd., Washington, ME 04574

Contact: Scott Weinstein

info@medolark.com • 207-845-2555

Ages 8-16

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Arts, Music Theatre  Overnight Camps

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Camp Ocean Pines

www.campoceanpines.org

Camp Ocean Pines a small nature-based resident camp, in a pine forest overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Your camper will build friendships, experience amazing nature, and just get to be a kid! We accept every kid for who they are and want to help them grow into the person they want to be. 

1473 Randall Dr., Cambria, CA 93428

Contact: Erin Moses-Wierman 

summercamp@campoceanpines.org • 805-924-4019

Ages 7-15

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Outdoor Adventure  Overnight Camps

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Camp Woodcraft

campwoodcraft.org

As one of California’s original summer camps, Camp Woodcraft returns this summer to Mountain Center near idyllic Idyllwild! Join kids from across Southern California and make forever friends while exploring the great outdoors. Activities include archery tag, rock wall climbing, naturalist-led exploration and more, giving campers opportunities to grow, connect and play. 

32706 Morris Ranch Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Contact: Belinda Younis

campwoodcraft@woodcraftrangers.org • 213-249-9293

Ages 7-13

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Outdoor Adventure Overnight Camps

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20805 Cachagua Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Contact: Susan Reeder

info@carmelvalleytenniscamp.com • 831-659-2615

Ages 10-18

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Overnight Camps  Sports

Carmel Valley Tennis Camp

www.carmelvalleytenniscamp.com

Tennis and a Whole Lot More! Co-ed Ages 10-18. Excellent tennis instruction and match play. Beautiful private 38 acre site which includes dorm, dining hall, tennis courts, pool, ropes course, art house, basketball, archery, lawn games, hiking trails. CVTC is electronics free. 

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Catalina Island Camps

www.catalinaislandcamps.com

Catalina Island Camps is a traditional summer resident camp located on the west end of Catalina Island. Activities include sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, high ropes course, climbing wall, archery, riflery and more! Our youngest campers have completed 1st grade and our oldest have completed 9th grade. 

100 Howlands Landing, Two Harbors, CA 90704

Contact: Maria Horner

info@catalinaislandcamps.com • 626-296-4040

Ages 7-15

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Outdoor Adventure Overnight Camps

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Catalina Sea Camp

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CSC is an ocean adventure based program located on Catalina Island. Our 3-week program offers scuba certs, sailing, marine science activities and surfing. Our 1-week program offers an extensive snorkeling programing, sailing, high ropes course and hands on marine science. Both programs offer perfect locations in a beautiful private bay. 

1 Toyon Bay Road, Avalon, CA 90704

Contact: Paul Kupferman

paul@catalinaseacamp.org • 909-625-6194

Ages 8-17

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Academic Enrichment  Outdoor Adventure Overnight Camps

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Child Educational Center

www.ceconline.org/summer

The CEC's Summer Exploration Camp offers children 1st - 7th grade outdoor fun and adventure in an exciting day camp experience! Camps include Descanso Discoveries, our Summer Exploration Camp at our Oak Grove site, and after-summer school care for students attending summer school programs, including LCUSD and the surrounding areas.

140 Foothill Blvd., La Canada, CA 91011

Contact: Allegra Inganni

cecsummer@ceconline.org • 818-354-3418

Ages 5-11

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Outdoor Adventure

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Costa Rica Summer Spanish and Adventure Camps

www.explornatura.com

Summer Spanish and Adventure Camps in Costa Rica. Our Family Camp in Playa Tamarindo has options for all ages and combines: Spanish lessons, cultural activities, adventure tours, surfing and games. Our overnight Teen Camps combine Spanish lessons with: Surfing, Volunteer, Adventures, community service and a Sea Turtle Rescue Project.

Playa Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 50309

Contact: Massi Devoto Chen

puravida@explornatura.com • +506-8847-2582

Ages 2+

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Cultural Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel  Outdoor Adventure

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Debbie Allen Dance Academy

www.debbieallendanceacademy.com

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy offers dance training in the disciplines of ballet, modern, jazz, tap, contemporary, African and hip hop. All programming is developed under the leadership of international choreographer and award-winning artist, Debbie Allen. The summer session is taught by world-class faculty plus an elite roster of guest artists, including Michaela DePrince.

1850 S. Manhattan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019

Contact: Gina Baffo

registrar@debbieallendanceacademy.com • 323-697-0543

Ages 3-18

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Cultural Enrichment

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1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada, CA 91011

Contact: Chanel Jimenez

volunteer@descansogardens.org • 818-949-4200 Ext. 219

Ages 12+

PROGRAM EMPHASIS

Community Service

Descanso Gardens

www.descansogardens.org

For student 12+ years and older. Students under 16 need to be accompanied by a guardian. 

Summer Student Volunteer Program from June – Sept. 2023 for students interested in art, science, or history. Volunteer as a Gallery Guide and earn up to 48 service hours. Application required. Training provided. Apply by: May 1, 2023.

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