Ages 15+
Scroll through our exhibitor listings below!
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!
1500 N Verdugo Rd., Glendale, CA 91208
Contact: Joshua Evans
info@actonetheatrecamp.com • 818-749-0103
Ages 6-15
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre
10157 Johanna Ave., Shadow Hills, CA 91040
Contact: Michelle Newman
aheadwithhorses@yahoo.com • 818-767-6373
Ages 12+
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Ahead With Horses
Assist with therapeutic riding lessons for special needs children, 12 and under. No specific horse experience necessary. Orientation classes on Saturday at 8:45 a.m. with parents present.
AI + AR STEM & Art Camp By Integem
Join the #1 AI + AR STEM & Art Camp for ages 5-18: Transform their dreams into tangible, hands-on creations in AI, Robotics, Holographic AR, coding, arts, 2D/3D animation, 2D/3D game design, Space/nature exploration, tech leadership and more. Teleport into their Holographic AR design to experience the magic. Beginner to Advanced levels. Great instructors, small classes. ACS WASC accredited & NVIDIA partnered camp.
K.L. Carver Elementary School, 3100 Huntington Dr., San Marino, CA 91108
Contact: Jason Owen
support@integem.com • 408-459-0657
Ages 5-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theater • Tech/Coding/STEM
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.
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
Alpengirl
Alpengirl is an overnight summer adventure camp for youth ages 11-16.
Our 1 or 2 week outdoor camps are in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rocky Mountains: Washington, Wyoming, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.Our trips are multi-adventure and include a variety of adventure activities such as backpacking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more!
214 E Mendenhall Ste. 102, Bozeman, MT 59715
Contact: Gabby McElwain
info@alpengirlcamp.com • 406-570-6312
Ages 11-16
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena, CA 91001
Contact: Nikki Winslow / Ashley Watts
teens@altadenalibrary.org • 626-798-0833
Ages 14-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Altadena Public 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
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 create lifelong friendships through music education, creative arts, community, and positive mentorship. Every session includes beginner to advanced instruction in creative immersives like music, photography, hip hop dance and more, as well as beach trips, electives, and cheering on new friends at the final showcase.
8585 N Ojai Santa Paula Rd., Ojai, CA 93023
Contact: Jen Baron
jen@amplifyartsproject.org • 805-699-5247
Ages 9-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
PO Box 1, Pasadena, CA 91102
Contact: John Howell
info@arroyosfoothills.org• 626-796-0782
Ages 11+
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.
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.
26800 Saunders Meadow Rd., Idyllwild, CA 92549
Contact: Diana Huff
diana@astrocamp.org • 909-625-6194
Ages 8-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • 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
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
2020 N Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
Contact: Michael Fenn
michael.fenn@bgcpasadena.org • 559-779-2441
Ages 15-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena - Mackenzie-Scott Branch
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.
3230 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Contact: Michael Fenn
michael.fenn@bgcpasadena.org • 559-779-2441
Ages 15-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Boys and Girls Club of Pasadena - Slavik Branch
The summer program has over 100 kids per site during the summer. Our hours are from 8:30 A.M. until 6 P.M. 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.
Building Lasting Success Together (BLAST Program)
Building Lasting Success Together (BLAST) follows a traditional summer day camp model for ages 6 - 18 for neurotypical and neurodivergent children alike. We provide additional support for participants who may need assistance in finding success in camp programs. Located in La Crescenta with flexible schedule options.
2512 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta, CA 91214
Contact: Katie Enney
info@blastprograms.org • 818-583-7134
Ages 6-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Special Needs
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.
24700 McBean Pkwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Contact: Jessica Hemingway
jessica@csssaf.org • 916-413-4765
Ages 13-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Pre-College
Camp Galileo
Camp Galileo: Innovation, Friendship and Fun for K–10th Graders! At Camp Galileo, every week is a unique adventure full of engaging STEAM projects, collaborative design challenges and classic camp fun like silly skits and face painting. Register by February 29, 2024 and save $50 per week. Extended care 8am–6pm.
651 Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103
Contact: Molly Douglas
info@galileo-camps.com • 562-879-9832
Ages 5-16
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM
Camp Jeanne d'Arc
We’re an all-girls summer camp in Upstate NY. Girls ages 7 to 16 are invited to join the CJDA family, and make Camp Jeanne d’Arc her summer home-away-from-home. Everything we do is designed to help our campers find their voice, uncover their talents, discover their passion, and realize their value.
154 Gadway Rd., Lyon Mountain, NY 12955
Contact: Randall Abbott
randy@campjeannedarc.com • 704-960-3949
Ages 7-16
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
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!
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
Camp Med-O-Lark
Founded in 1946 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 • Sports
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.
1473 Randall Dr., Cambria, CA 93428
Contact: Erin Moses-Wierman
summercamp@campoceanpines.org • 805-924-4019
Ages 7-15
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theater • Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Camp Wekeela
Bucolic setting in the beautiful state of Maine. Children discover new talents and interests, build their self-esteem and confidence, make lifelong friendships. Programming includes water-sports, land sports, creative, performing and culinary arts and out-of-camp excursions. Wekeela is ACA-Accredited. Nut-aware, gluten-free, vegetarian, other allergy sensitive options.
1750 Bear Pond Rd., Harford, ME 04220
Contact: Ephram A. Caflun
info@campwekeela.com • 201-612-5125
Ages 7-16
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
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.
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
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.
1 Toyon Bay Road, Avalon, CA 90704
Contact: Paul Kupferman
paul@catalinaseacamp.org • 909-625-6194
Ages 8-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps • Tech/Coding/STEM
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.
Playa Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 50309
Contact: Dana Garrison
puravida@explornatura.com • 213-804-2593
Ages 2+
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Cultural Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Outdoor Adventure
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
For student 12+ years and older. Students under 16 need to be accompanied by a guardian.
Student volunteer opportunities from June – Sept. 2024 for students interested in art, science, or history. Volunteer as an Exhibit Gallery Guide and earn service hours. Application required. Training provided. Please visit our website for application details.
Duke Pre-College
Duke Pre-College Program provides advanced academic college introduction experiences to current grade 6-11 students giving them access to cutting-edge curriculum and technology. Students interact and learn from renowned faculty and researchers while accessing the university facilities and labs. Participants gain valuable experiences for their college and careers that follow, and how to become empowered, influential leaders.
PO Box 90700, Durham, NC 27708
Contact: Nara Strickland
precollege@duke.edu • 919-684-3148
Ages 12-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Overnight Camps • Pre-College • Tech/Coding/STEM
980 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
Contact: Elva Sandoval
elva@familiesforwardlc.org • 626-792-2687 Ext. 124
Ages 14+
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Families Forward Learning Center
Families Forward strives to involve volunteers from our local community and schools to helps us enhance our programs and build relationships with our neighbors. We have opportunities working with students and teachers in the classrooms, after-school tutoring, reading and sports programs and more. We invite you to volunteer at Families Forward. Please complete online application.
Flintridge Sacred Heart offers summer programs for elementary, middle school, and high school students, including a sports camp, an ELL boarding program, and day and boarding programs within our inaugural Center for Sustainability and Justice. We invite young women to explore their interests. There are endless possibilities on the hill!
440 St. Katherine Dr., La Canada, CA 91011
Contact: Leslie Miller
summer@fsha.org • 626-685-8522
Ages 6-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Sports
324 Madeline Dr., Pasadena, CA 91105
Contact: Anna Kleindorfer and Hannah LaPorte
foodchainla@gmail.com • 323-341-5598
Ages 14-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Food Chain LA
Student-run organization that works to reduce food waste and food insecurity in the LA area by partnering with local farmers to transport landfill-destined produce from local farmers markets to food banks and distribution centers.
7412 Fulton Ave. #3, North Hollywood, CA 91605
Contact: Betsy Storm & Madi Kay
volunteer@foodforward.org • 818-764-1022
Ages 5+
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Food Forward
Food Forward rescues fresh local produce that would otherwise go to waste, connecting this abundance with people experiencing food insecurity, and inspiring others to do the same. Volunteers help us harvest fruit from backyard trees and collect surplus fruits and veggies from farmers markets.
191 N. Oak Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107
Contact: Office
volunteer@foothillunitycenter.org • 626-358-3486
Ages: Varies
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Foothill Unity Center
Help us make handmade cards for our generous donors thanking them, create your own online fundraiser or start a food drive. Visit the website for more details.
444 East Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104
Contact: Office
info@friendsindeedpas.org • 626-797-2402
Ages: Varies
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Friends In Deed
Friends in Deed is a community-centered organization that focuses on bridging the gap between those in need and the resources needed to meet those needs. Visit the website for more volunteering details.
Harvard-Westlake Summer
Get a taste of Harvard-Westlake in 2023. Whatever your interest is, chances are Harvard-Westlake Summer has something to offer you. Award winning faculty instruct courses in Film, Visual and Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Wolverine Sports Camps, and Debate.
3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604
Contact: Jim Patterson
summer@hw.com • 818-487-6535
Ages 8-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Sports
Idyllwild Arts Summer Workshops
The 2024 Summer Program will offer arts workshops for ages 5-17 on our picturesque mountain campus. The tradition of gathering an impassioned community of artists during the summer in Idyllwild dates back over seven decades and has served generations of musicians, painters, writers and performers in a variety of disciplines including dance and theatre. Join us in discovering the magic of an Idyllwild Arts summer.
52500 Temecula Road #38, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Contact: Becky Ackley
summer@idyllwildarts.org • 951-468-7265
Ages 5-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Overnight Camps
Institute for Educational Advancement
IEA offers personalized programs for gifted children, including Academy, enrichment classes that explore a wide variety of STEM, arts, and humanities topics for students K-8; and Yunasa, a week-long, residential summer camp in Colorado and Michigan for ages 10-15 to understand the unique joys and challenges that gifted children face.
569 South Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Contact: Carmen Guan
ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org • 626-403-8900 Ext. 214
Ages 10-15
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Overnight Camps • Tech/Coding/STEM
Institute for Girls' Development Summer Camps
www.instituteforgirlsdevelopment.com/sample-page/summer-workshops
We're offering dynamic summer camps and groups for all ages – from elementary to high school! Camps are in beautiful Descanso Gardens and at the Institute. Enjoy outdoor activities, games, and art projects while building skills for effective communication, navigating friendships, approaching challenges with confidence, and more!
95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91101
Contact: Paige Hobey
PHobey@IFGD.care • 626-585-8075 Ext. 120
Ages 8-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure
iTennis / iPickle
Dive into a summer of fun at iTennis/iPickle Summer Camp! Let your kids ace their skills with expert coaching, fostering teamwork and sportsmanship. From forehands to pickleball dink rallies, this camp guarantees a smash hit of fitness, friendship, and lasting memories. Game, set, match – enroll today!
920 Lohman Ln., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Glen Jacinto
itennismarketing3@gmail.com • 951-743-3498
Ages 7-16
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Sports
Jameson Ranch Camp
Jameson Ranch Camp has the answer to today's hectic barrage of images, soundbites, and chaos. Our tech-free, 100% outdoor program for kids ages 6-16 in the Sierras uses our sustainable ranch as a stage for personal growth, friendships, and skills-building.
5760 Hwy 155, Glennville, CA 93226
Contact: Erica Jameson
erica@jamesonranchcamp.com • 661-381-1572
Ages 6-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Overnight Camps • Pre-College
Landmark College - Summer Programs
Landmark College (LC) is the leader in educating students who learn differently. LC offers summer programs for high school and college students with learning disabilities including dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and executive function challenges. LC is internationally recognized for helping students find success and confidence, in and out of the classroom.
19 River Rd. S., Putney, VT 05346
Contact: Carroll Pare
cpare@landmark.edu • 802-387-6885
Ages 16-25
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Overnight Camps • Pre-College
LA Squash Academy Summer Camps
LA Squash Academy is a squash club in South Pasadena, located near the Arroyo Seco. Our mission is to grow the sport of squash in the Los Angeles area and increase public awareness about our amazing sport, ranked the healthiest sport in the world according to Forbes Magazine. This summer, we will be offering 10 weeks of squash camps for all levels of play. Sign up today!
920 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Aria Fazelimanesh
info@squashacademy.la • 214-771-6246
Ages 7-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Sports
LMU Pre-College Programs
LMU Summer Programs provides a transformative pre-college experience to a selective group of boldly imaginative students. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, we challenge our students to creatively explore their passions and pursue a life of purpose.
1 LMU Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Contact: Karen Valencia
summer@lmu.edu • 310-338-3957
Ages 14-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Overnight Camps • Pre-College
A co-ed, traditional sleep away camp for kids age 7 to 16, uniquely located on a 900-acre ranch in the Sierras north of Lake Tahoe. Limited enrollment allows for a more personal camp experience and family-like feel that bring all of the camp together. Family-owned and operated since 1956.
704-950 Wingfield Rd., Susanville, CA 96130
Contact: Anna Ellena-Rosenau
fun@mountainmeadow.com • 530-310-9281
Ages 7-16
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camp
Mundo Academy
Mundo Academy offers tutoring and test prep in Los Angeles, CA and surrounding areas. Our focus is to create a welcoming environment in which students can target areas of need, finding their academic voice. We foster educational equality by providing academic preparation services to an economically and ethnically diverse population.
101 E. Green St., Ste #6, Pasadena, CA 91105
Contact: Tom Williams
tom@mundoacademy.com • 626-561-0461
Ages 6-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment
5350 Wilshire Blvd., #36849, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Contact: Lynn Metzinger
lmetzinger@hillsides.org • 323-254-2274 Ext. 11251
Ages 16+
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
National Council of Jewish Women
NCJW|LA’s mission to advance economic justice and equity for women continues as we build and pilot new programs like the recently launched Guaranteed Income Program. We are always looking for assistance in our work, we pride ourselves on offering robust and exciting volunteer opportunities throughout the year.
North American Tennis League
We Love Tennis! North American Tennis League is a SGV tennis program for kids 5 and up! We aim to expand and simplify the accessibility of tennis for the communities that we live and work. We provide group clinics, private lessons, junior team tennis, camp and much more! We have a team of coaches ready to show you and your children that Tennis is fun
and engaging.
967 E Colorado Blvd. #60093, Pasadena, CA 91106
Contact: Franklin Lo
admin@natennisleague.org • 619-309-6838
Ages 5+
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Sports
Oxbridge Academic Programs
For 38 years, Oxbridge Academic Programs has been organizing summer study programs for students in grades 8-12 in universities in Oxford, Cambridge, Barcelona, Paris, and New York. We offer 150+ courses, from Astronomy to Zoology via Fashion, Medicine, and Psychology, all taught by experts using the towns as classrooms.
1919 Gallows Rd., Ste 700, Vienna, VA 22182
Contact: Richard Michaelis
richard@oxbridgeprograms.com • 212-932-3049
Ages 13-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Pre-College
Page Turners
Page Turners Academy provides literature and writing classes, story and creative writing camps, as well as private tutoring for students to expand their imaginative and critical skills.
38 W Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Contact: Sarah Shahan
pageturnersorg@gmail.com • 626-523-0761
Ages 6-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment
Pali Adventures Summer Camp
Pali is a FUN one-of-a-kind summer camp experience, where campers design their unique adventure. Over 28 morning specialty camps, from Hollywood Stunts to Flying Trapeze! We focus all our programs around our CCI goals – Courage, Confidence, and Independence! Your camper will have the time of their life while learning new skills and grow in confidence.
30778 CA-18, Running Springs, CA 92382
Contact: Amy Davis
info@paliadventures.com • 909-867-5743 Ext. 200
Ages 8-16
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Pasadena Playhouse Summer Theater Camps
Students focus on the audition process rather than a production, allowing them to enter the college application season with a repertoire of monologues and songs, and the skills needed to find material appropriate for their age and type. Each session culminates in a cabaret performance for family and friends.
2033 E Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104
Contact: Arie Levine
education@pasadenaplayhouse.org • 626-344-8979
Ages 14-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre
1500 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91106
Contact: Ernesto Covarrubias
ecovarrubias@cityofpasadena.net • 626-744-4048
Ages 12-24
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Pasadena Public Library
We encourage you to volunteer at the Jefferson Branch Library or other local branches. Volunteer opportunities include: homework helper, book reviewer, teen advisory board, event help, Teen Zine graphic designer or writer, Summer Reading Program, and more. A monthly email of volunteer programs is sent out each month. Apply online!
Pathways to Stem Cell Science
Pathways to Stem Cell Science is a biotech research organization. We offer a pipeline of programs for K-12 students to learn real-world science working hands-on with stem cells in a biotech laboratory. Participants gain the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to thrive in advanced education, workplace internships and professional careers.
370 Amapola Ave., Torrance, CA 90501
Contact: Victoria Fox
info@stemcellpath.com • 310-483-3651
Ages 5-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment
PolySummer Program
PolySummer offers K-12 students the chance to discover new learning experiences and explore Poly’s exceptional programs. With more than 200 three- and six-week courses, students can build a personalized schedule of classes ranging from coding, learning and playing chess, writing the college essay, storytelling through Disney and Pixar films, and much more.
1030 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Contact: Lorena Santos
polysummer@polytechnic.org • 626-396-6304
Ages 5-17
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM
Putney Student Travel
Putney Student Travel offers 7th-12th graders summer opportunities focused on service, language immersion, adventure travel, and pre-college enrichment. Putney also offers National Geographic Student Travel, Smithsonian Student Travel, the Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summits on Climate, Equity, & Health, The Columbia Climate School, and Oxford Academia. Program themes include photography, climate change, and A.I.
345 Hickory Ridge Rd., Putney, VT 05346
Contact: Kiki Baxter
info@goputney.com • 802-387-5000
Ages 12-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Tech/Coding/STEM
Rosetta Institute of Biomedical Research
We offer workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school/middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as pharmacy or medical research. Camps are offered year-round and there are online and in-person options available, including residential camps held at some of the world's best universities.
2177 Harbor Bay Pkwy., Alameda, CA 94502
Contact: Ryan Holzer
info@rosettainstitute.org • 858-205-7479
Ages 11-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Tech/Coding/STEM
Sewing Arts Lab
Offering basic, intermediate and advanced sewing/fashion/textile arts education. Projects centered in sewing, dyeing, illustrating, patterning and more for ages 10 and up. We empower individuals with new skills and open doors to their imagination in a supportive, fun environment where the possibilities are endless.
1733 N. New Hampshire Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Contact: Carmen Grammer
info@sewingartslab.com • 818-269-1361
Ages 10-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theater
10929 Walnut Dr., Shadow Hills, CA 91040
Contact: Erica St. John
singersanctuary@gmail.com • 650-773-2522
Ages 16+, younger ages will be considered on a case by case basis
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Singer Sanctuary
Singer Sanctuary rescues abused and homeless animals. Volunteer duties include cleaning out chicken and rabbit coops, refilling waters, picking up pig poo, brushing pigs, cleaning out duck pools, and more! If you have a project idea (like building an animal structure or device for farm), we'll consider it!
1100 Oxley St., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Bre Taylor
childrenlibrarian@southpasadenaca.gov •
626-403-7358; 626-403-7356
Ages 13-18
PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
South Pasadena Public Library
For teens interested in volunteering at the library while earning credit for community service. For more information, visit our website, email, or call.
SPEF Summer in South Pasadena is back! SPEF’s K-12 Summer School offers in-person classes in Art, History, Math, Robotics, Science, Sport, Theater & Writing. High School students can take classes for Credit, Grade Recovery & choose online options. Add Week-long Art, Coding, Science & Sport camps to complete your Summer.
1100 El Centro St., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Brionne Cox
bcox@spef4kids.org • 626-441-5810 Ext. 1163
Ages 5-17
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Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM
712 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91101
Contact: Miriam Tellez
miriamt@gostars.org • 626-449-4960
Ages 14+
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