Act One Theatre Camp
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.
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1500 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208
Contact: Joshua Evan
info@actonetheatrecamp.com • 818-749-0103
Ages 6-15
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre
ActionQuest
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.
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PO Box 5517, Sarasota, FL 34277
Contact: Kimmi Phillips
info@actionquest.com • 941-924-6789
Ages 12-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Foreign Study and Travel • Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Aloha Beach Camp Hawaii
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.
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PO Box 5338, West Hills, CA 91307
Contact: Abby Barber
hawaii@alohabeachcamp.com • 818-932-4600
Ages 7-16
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps • Sports
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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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Altadena Main Library
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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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
American Red Cross - Los Angeles
www.redcross.org/local/california/los-angeles/volunteer/youth-services-program
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.
Amplify Sleep Away Camp
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.
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100 Miramar Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Contact: Jen Baron
jen@girlsrocksb.org • 805-699-5247
Ages 9-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Overnight Camps
PO Box 1, Pasadena, CA 91102
Contact: Barbara Goto
barbaragoto@arroyosfoothills.org • 818-389-5563
Ages 11+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Arroyos & Foothill Conservancy
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.
ArtCenter Extension Kids & Teens / ArtCenter Online
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.
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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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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Pre-College
AstroCamp
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.
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26800 Saunders Meadow Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549
Contact: Diana Huff
diana@astrocamp.org • 909-667-7085
Ages 8-17
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps • Tech/Coding/STEM
Bar 717 Ranch / Camp Trinity
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
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Boston University Summer Term 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!
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200 Riverway, Suite B14, Boston, MA 02215
Contact: Amanda Kautzman
summerhs@bu.edu • 617-353-1378
Ages 13-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Pre-College • Tech/Coding/STEM
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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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
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Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena
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.
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!
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14702 Sylvan St., Van Nuys, CA, 91411
Contact: Sabrina Burton
sabrina@ccsteaches.org • 323-301-2496
Ages 5-10
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Sports • Tech/Coding/STEM
California State Summer School for the Arts
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.
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24700 McBean Pkwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Contact: Jessica Hemingway
jessica@csssaf.org • 650-455-7965
Ages 13-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Pre-College
Camp Kids Klub
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!
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1515 Garfield Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Debbie Rudman
camp@kidsklub.com • 626-795-2501
Ages 5-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure
Camp Med-O-Lark
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!
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82 Medolark Rd., Washington, ME 04574
Contact: Scott Weinstein
info@medolark.com • 207-845-2555
Ages 8-16
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Overnight Camps
Camp Ocean Pines
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.
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1473 Randall Dr., Cambria, CA 93428
Contact: Erin Moses-Wierman
summercamp@campoceanpines.org • 805-924-4019
Ages 7-15
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Camp Woodcraft
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.
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32706 Morris Ranch Rd, Mountain Center, CA 92561
Contact: Belinda Younis
campwoodcraft@woodcraftrangers.org • 213-249-9293
Ages 7-13
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
20805 Cachagua Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924
Contact: Susan Reeder
info@carmelvalleytenniscamp.com • 831-659-2615
Ages 10-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Overnight Camps • Sports
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Carmel Valley Tennis Camp
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.
Catalina Island Camps
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.
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100 Howlands Landing, Two Harbors, CA 90704
Contact: Maria Horner
info@catalinaislandcamps.com • 626-296-4040
Ages 7-15
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Catalina Sea Camp
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.
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1 Toyon Bay Road, Avalon, CA 90704
Contact: Paul Kupferman
paul@catalinaseacamp.org • 909-625-6194
Ages 8-17
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Child Educational Center
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.
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140 Foothill Blvd., La Canada, CA 91011
Contact: Allegra Inganni
cecsummer@ceconline.org • 818-354-3418
Ages 5-11
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure
Costa Rica Summer Spanish and Adventure Camps
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.
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Playa Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 50309
Contact: Massi Devoto Chen
puravida@explornatura.com • +506-8847-2582
Ages 2+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Cultural Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Outdoor Adventure
Debbie Allen Dance Academy
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.
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1850 S. Manhattan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019
Contact: Gina Baffo
registrar@debbieallendanceacademy.com • 323-697-0543
Ages 3-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Cultural Enrichment
1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada, CA 91011
Contact: Chanel Jimenez
volunteer@descansogardens.org • 818-949-4200 Ext. 219
Ages 12+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
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Descanso Gardens
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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