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.
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PO Box 90700, Durham, NC 27708
Contact: Nara Strickland
precollege@duke.edu • 919-684-3148
Ages 12-17
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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+
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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!
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440 St. Katherine Dr., La Canada, CA 91011
Contact: Leslie Miller
summer@fsha.org • 626-685-8522
Ages 6-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Sports
324 Madeline Dr., Pasadena, CA 91105
Contact: Anna Kleindorfer and Hannah LaPorte
Ages 14-18
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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+
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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
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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
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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.
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3700 Coldwater Canyon, Studio City, CA 91604
Contact: Jim Patterson
summer@hw.com • 818-487-6535
Ages 8-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Sports
HAWKs
HAWKs’ primarily outdoor day camps are designed to encourage children’s sense of wonder about the planet, familiarize them with local flora and fauna, teach them the fundamentals of hiking, trail safety, LNT (Leave No Trace) and most of all, we help instill a deep sense of connection to the outdoors. Join us for a summer of nature exploration, bird watching, journaling, herping nature crafts, nature-focused games, foraging, and more!
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Los Angeles / Santa Monica / Pasadena / Altadena
Contact: Emma Flanders
info@hawksla.com • 323-213-9763
Ages 5-14
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps • Sports
High Point Academy
Get ready for fun at High Point Summer Camp, with activities like: Sports, Games, Art, Drama, and Cooking run by High Point Faculty and Staff! Camp includes weekly special events like bowling, water slide Extravaganzas, Video Game Trucks, and Foam Parties. In the mornings, campers will be divided in grade groups with enriching activities that differ each day, week, and session! Afternoons, campers select specialty classes.
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1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Contact: Becky Lievense / Steve Sisson
blievense@highpointacademy.org • 626-798-8989
Ages 6-13
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM
Hogg's Hollow Outdoor Summer Camp
Young children love spending their days in the great outdoors and this is how our program engages children 3 - 9 yrs old, daily from June to mid August. Daily biking followed by cooking, gardening, board games, science fun, sports, junior rock wall, safe water play in our yard river fountain, music/rhythm, and frequent field trips - Descanso Gardens, train ride to the beach and more. Swimming lessons available separately.
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4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Contact: Rose Hogg / Yoselin Sarmiento
rose@hoggshollowschool.com • 818-790-1700
Ages 3-9
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure • Sports
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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.
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52500 Temecula Road #38, Idyllwild, CA 92549
Contact: Becky Ackley
summer@idyllwildarts.org • 951-468-7265
Ages 5-17
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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.
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569 South Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Contact: Carmen Guan
ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org • 626-403-8900 Ext. 214
Ages 10-15
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Overnight Camps • Tech/Coding/STEM
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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!
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95 N. Marengo Ave., Suite 100, Pasadena, CA 91101
Contact: Paige Hobey
PHobey@IFGD.care • 626-585-8075 Ext. 120
Ages 8-18
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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!
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920 Lohman Ln., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Glen Jacinto
itennismarketing3@gmail.com • 951-743-3498
Ages 7-16
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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.
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5760 Hwy 155, Glennville, CA 93226
Contact: Erica Jameson
erica@jamesonranchcamp.com • 661-381-1572
Ages 6-16
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Overnight Camps • Outdoor Adventure
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.
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19 River Rd. S., Putney, VT 05346
Contact: Carroll Pare
cpare@landmark.edu • 802-387-6885
Ages 16-25
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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!
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920 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Aria Fazelimanesh
info@squashacademy.la • 214-771-6246
Ages 7-18
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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.
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1 LMU Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045
Contact: Karen Valencia
summer@lmu.edu • 310-338-3957
Ages 14-18
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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.
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704-950 Wingfield Rd., Susanville, CA 96130
Contact: Anna Ellena-Rosenau
fun@mountainmeadow.com • 530-310-9281
Ages 7-16
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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.
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101 E. Green St., Ste #6, Pasadena, CA 91105
Contact: Tom Williams
tom@mundoacademy.com • 626-561-0461
Ages 6-18
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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+
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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.
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967 E Colorado Blvd. #60093, Pasadena, CA 91106
Contact: Franklin Lo
admin@natennisleague.org • 619-309-6838
Ages 5+
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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.
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1919 Gallows Rd., Ste 700, Vienna, VA 22182
Contact: Richard Michaelis
richard@oxbridgeprograms.com • 212-932-3049
Ages 13-18
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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.
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38 W Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Contact: Sarah Shahan
pageturnersorg@gmail.com • 626-523-0761
Ages 6-18
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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.
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30778 CA-18, Running Springs, CA 92382
Contact: Amy Davis
info@paliadventures.com • 909-867-5743 Ext. 200
Ages 8-16
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Parker-Anderson Summer Camp
We customize unique, full-service camp experiences for schools that combine the fun and silliness of traditional summer camp with a huge variety of our signature enrichment classes and social interaction with friends.
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16526 Arminta St., Van Nuys, CA 91406
Contact: John Posatko
la@parker-anderson.org • 818-249-5599
Ages 5-12
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM
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.
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2033 E Washington Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104
Contact: Arie Levine
education@pasadenaplayhouse.org • 626-344-8979
Ages 14-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre
1500 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91106
Contact: Ernesto Covarrubias
ecovarrubias@cityofpasadena.net • 626-744-4048
Ages 12-24
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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!
Pasadena Waldorf School Summer Camp
Join Pasadena Waldorf School for Summer Camp in beautiful Altadena! Grades 1-6 Camp offers hands-on activities, from art and design to cooking, practical arts, and nature skills. Early Childhood Camp, led by our Early Childhood teachers, provides a nurturing play-based program for children entering preschool - first grade. Registration is open to all!
209 E Mariposa St., Altadena, CA 91001
Contact: Isha Khanzode
camp@pasadenawaldorf.org • 626-794-9564 Ext. 221
Ages 3-12
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Cultural Enrichment • Outdoor Adventure
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
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment
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.
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345 Hickory Ridge Rd., Putney, VT 05346
Contact: Kiki Baxter
info@goputney.com • 802-387-5000
Ages 12-18
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Academic Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Tech/Coding/STEM
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.
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1030 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Contact: Lorena Santos
polysummer@polytechnic.org • 626-396-6304
Ages 5-17
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • 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.
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2177 Harbor Bay Pkwy., Alameda, CA 94502
Contact: Ryan Holzer
info@rosettainstitute.org • 858-205-7479
Ages 11-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Tech/Coding/STEM
San Pascual Stables
San Pascual Stables provides spring, summer, and winter camps for young horse enthusiasts. These camps are geared towards beginner-level horse lovers. We also specialize in riding lessons ranging from beginner to advanced level jumpers.
221 San Pascual Ave., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Yanei Ochoa
sanpascualschool@yahoo.com • 626-430-0320
Ages 5-12
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Sports