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.
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1733 N. New Hampshire Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
Contact: Carmen Grammer
info@sewingartslab.com • 818-269-1361
Ages 10-18
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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
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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!
Soccer Shots LA North
Soccer Shots is an engaging and joyful weekly soccer program focused on fundamental soccer skills, fun, and character development. Our curriculum aligns with CA ECE standards and delivers a world-class approach designed by professional athletes, soccer coaches and early childhood education experts. It's where to begin for children 2-8 yrs old.
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201 E Newman Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006
Contact: Bronte Eather
lanorth@soccershots.com • 626-470-3740
Ages 2-8
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Sports
1100 Oxley St., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Contact: Bre Taylor
childrenlibrarian@southpasadenaca.gov
626-403-7358; 626-403-7356
Ages 13-18
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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.
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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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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Tech/Coding/STEM
Spark Lacrosse
Learn Lacrosse in our Jumpstart Beginner Lacrosse Camps! Participants are divided into teams to play games designed to help learn and develop an enthusiasm for the sport. Coach Emily Mukai, with 10+ years of experience, specializes in teaching fundamentals effectively and fast while having FUN. Perfect camp for those new to the sport or younger players looking to get some extra fun practice in. We teach a modified, co-ed version with soft balls. All equipment is provided.
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856 Alameda St., Altadena, CA 91001
Contact: Emily Mukai
socalsparklacrosse@gmail.com • 508-667-1282
Ages 8-14
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Sports
Spartan Allstars
Spartan Allstars introduces campers to a broad range of sports and activities, teaches children the value of cooperative team sports and sportsmanship, and encourages individual excellence in an atmosphere of healthy competition. Expert staff modify activities to enhance the individual skill level of both the novice and experienced campers.
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4463 Oak Grove Dr., La Canada, CA 91011
Contact: Tamar Hill
spartanallstarscamp@gmail.com • 818-473-0005
Ages 5-14
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Sports
712 E. Villa St., Pasadena, CA 91101
Contact: Miriam Tellez
miriamt@gostars.org • 626-449-4960
Ages 14+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Stars
Our volunteer opportunities focus on equipping, affirming, and emboldening young people through creative, consistent, and evolving relationships. Our five programs have various volunteer opportunities: After School Programming for K-HS, Mentoring, College, Wellness, and Summer Programs. Learn more on our website.
Steve & Kate's Camp
Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge. Campers aged 4–12 choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports, and more!Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused Passes in full. Lunch, snacks & all hours (8am–6pm) included.
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74 South San Gabriel Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Contact: Anne
pasadena@steveandkate.com • 323-244-2531
Ages 4-12
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theater • Outdoor Adventure • Sports
Summer Acting Camp, Summer Arts Conservatory, & Summer Film Camp
Spend the summer at one of our incredible camps! At the Summer Acting Camp, explore exciting classes in acting, singing, tap, swordplay, and more! For filmmakers, check out our Summer Film Camp with amazing hands-on classes! Or take your performing to the next level at the Summer Arts Conservatory at LACHSA!
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4463 Oak Grove Dr., La Canada, CA 91011
5151 State University Dr., Bldg. 20, Los Angeles, CA 90032
Contact: Madison Eick
info@theatricaleducationgroup.com • 818-957-1619
Ages 5-15
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre
Summer@Prep
Summer@Prep offers a fun, engaging environment for students in 6th grade and up, with classes that explore new ideas and enrich your academic skills, outdoor activities and sports, and more...all taught by Flintridge Prep's expert faculty and coaches.
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4543 Crown Ave., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Contact: Cari Barraclough
summer@flintridgeprep.org • 818-949-5581
Ages 11-17
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theater • Sports
Summer at Santa Catalina
Summer at Santa Catalina is dedicated to the mental, emotional, and spiritual growth of girls through experiential education. We offer day and resident camp options for girls entering grades 3-9 including a 5-week option to join our musical theater program. Join us for some serious fun this summer!
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1500 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey, CA 93940
Contact: Ange Atkinson
summercamp@santacatalina.org • 831-655-9386
Ages 8-14
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theater • Overnight Camps • Tech/Coding/STEM
Summer at Sequoyah
Sequoyah School is excited to share our expanded summer programming for 2024! In addition to our beloved Summerhouse and CIT program, programs also include summer Field Studies trips, Athletics clinics, and STEAM programs.
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535 S. Pasadena Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105
Contact: Beatriz Rodriquez-Lagunas
summer@sequoyahschool.org • 626-795-4351
Ages 5-17
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theater • Sports • Tech/Coding/STEM
Summer at Wasatch
Summer at Wasatch Academy offers students an opportunity to connect with Utah's amazing outdoors and learn alongside peers from different backgrounds and nationalities. Classes are available in key academic subjects, in the arts, and for English Language Learners (ELL). Our Learning Services coaches are available for one-on-one learning. Students will also have outdoor recreation, ride horses, hike national parks, and more.
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120 South 100 West, Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647
Contact: Rebecca Nied
admissions@wasatchacademy.org • 435-462-1400
Ages 12-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Outdoor Adventure
Summer Discovery
Summer Discovery is the leader in summer academic and experiential travel programming that provides students the opportunity to embark on adventures, create lifelong friendships, and build confidence and community. Summer Discovery is the largest provider of pre-college, enrichment, and gifted summer programs and experiences for students from grades one through twelve.
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1326 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn, NY 11576
Contact: Iris McKenzie
info@summerdiscovery.com • 516-447-4907
Ages 6-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Overnight Camps • Pre-College
Summer with Shakespeare
Our interactive Summer With Shakespeare program provides campers ages 3-18 with hands-on theatre experience and good old-fashioned fun! We have swords, acting, improv, set and costume design, and campers have the opportunity to work with professional artists and technicians to gain an appreciation of all aspects of theatre.
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3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107
Contact: Alicia Green
agreen@anoisewithin.org • 626-356-3104
Ages 3-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Cultural Enrichment
219 South Ave. #45, Los Angeles, CA 91105
Contact: Gigi Bizar
gigibizar@yahoo.com • 323-251-7754
Ages 11-14
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment
Summer Writing Workshops with Gigi Bizar
Veteran teacher Gigi Bizar's 14th annual summer writing workshop will help students hone their skills as clear and concise analytical writers. Students will analyze and evaluate fiction and non-fiction while learning to prove an effective thesis statement. Creative writing workshops and book clubs are also available. Lots of fun and learning to be had!
Summer@Mayfield Junior School
Greetings from the Summer@Mayfield Junior School program! We are a rising Kindergarten through 5th Grade program that offers academic and fun courses for students to enroll in during the summer. Our staff is dedicated to providing a quality summer program with something to offer for everyone and we think you will love our course selection for Summer 2024!
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405 S. Euclid Ave.., Pasadena, CA 91101
Contact: Dianne Ryan
626-229-2134
Ages 5-10
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Sports
Terry's Tutoring Team and School Specialty Services
Terry's Tutoring Team offers a variety of summer and full-service programs during the school year. This ranges from one-on-one lessons to group classes which can be in-home or via virtual/Zoom. We offer classes in subjects from learning to read, science, advanced math (and much more!). We also assist parents and children to prepare for school placement.
PO Box 829, Verdugo City, CA 91046
Contact: Debby Cutts
terrystutoringteam@yahoo.com • 818-957-1513
Ages 2-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment
1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino, CA 91108
volunteer@huntington.org • 626-405-3429
Ages 14+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Projects range from facilitating demonstrations in the Plant Conservatory, welcoming visitors to the galleries to helping in the gardens. Applications accepted year round. Volunteers can join three times per year in February, June or October. Interview and training classes required.
The Learning Castle and La Canada Preparatory School
The Learning Castle (TK-3) and La Cañada Preparatory (4-8) are WASC accredited schools that focus on each student’s needs through an individualized curriculum and small, teacher-tostudent ratios. Review, reinforcement and advancement are the primary goals of our Summer-School Program and fundamental ingredients for a successful transition between grades. TLC/LCP’s program is the smart choice for your student
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4490 Cornishon Ave., La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Contact: Jackie Don
MissJackie@TheLearningCastle.com • 818-952-8008
Ages 4-13
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment
The Oxbow School, located in beautiful Napa, CA, is an art and academically-focused boarding school that offers summer and semester programming for high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and gap-year students. During the summer, students are able to exlpore their creative practice while earning a year of studio art credits!
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530 Third St., Napa, CA 94559
Contact: Andrea Wagner
admissions@oxbowschool.org • 707-804-7700
Ages 15-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Arts, Music Theatre • Overnight Camps
The Waverly School Summer Camp
Waverly Summer Camp is for K-6th grade. Campers will connect and play in a fun, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere. Families can customize their camper’s schedules. Walk-in campers are also welcome! Campers can choose a variety of activities throughout the day, including art projects, board games, and sports. Special event days with magic shows, reptile visits, etc. are favorites!
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67 W. Bellevue Dr., Pasadena, CA 91105
Contact: Jack Anderson
jackanderson@thewaverlyschool.org • 310-717-9117
Ages 5-12
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Outdoor Adventure • Sports
Theatre 360
We offer a Show Biz Kids Program for students 3-5; Summer Performing Arts Camp for students 6-19; an advanced level academy training program for students 13-19; two productions for students 6-12 and 13-19. Summer Season dates include 1 and 2 -week sessions from June - August; Theatre 360 in New York 2-week summer intensive and year round programming. Don't miss out!
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2623 E. Foothilld Blvd., Suite 104, Pasadena, CA 91107
Contact: Devon Yates
info@theatre360.org • 626-577-5922
Ages 4-19
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Arts, Music Theatre • Cultural Enrichment
Tufts Pre-College Programs
At Tufts, our Pre-College Programs offer ambitious high school students the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty, scholars, & researchers and experience a rigorous academic environment at a leading higher education institution.
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108 Packard Ave., Medford, MA 02155
Contact: Lauren Barry
precollege@tufts.edu • 617-627-2926
Ages 15-19
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Pre College • Tech/Coding/STEM
UC Berkeley Pre-College, International, and Summer Programs
With residential, commuter, virtual, and non-credit options, summer at Berkeley has a lot to offer high-school students! Study with well-renowned faculty, earn college credit, and expand your horizons. Be part of the Berkeley community and choose from hundreds of courses in Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, ESL, STEM, and much more!
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1995 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
Contact: Eden Nasher
precollege@berkeley.edu • 619-822-9614
Ages 16-17
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Pre-College • Tech/Coding/STEM
UCLA Summer Sessions
Join over 11,000 high school students to earn college credit while studying alongside UCLA students, providing them with a firsthand glimpse into life at UCLA while fostering valuable networking opportunities. Our offerings include 100+ courses, summer college immersion programs, and pre-college summer institutes, with durations spanning from 3 to 10 weeks.
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1331 Murphy Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Contact: Akna Khan
info@summer.ucla.edu • 310-794-3265
Ages 14-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Pre-College
825 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91104
Contact: Natalie Hammond
volunteer@unionstationhs.org • 626-240-0720 Ext. 124
Ages 13+ w/ adult supervision, 16+
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Community Service
Union Station Homeless Services
Volunteers assist in preparing and serving food, cleaning up, and with special events. They are needed on Saturdays, after school, during the summer or for special projects.
Chinese Immersion summer program brings families to beautiful Taiwan on a 10 days unique tour to practice Chinese while learning Asian culture, visit the most fun family attractions, enjoy exotic/authentic Taiwanese food and experience the traditional handcraft workshop/rural lifestyle. Local Chinese summer camp also available in San Marino, CA.
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2111 Huntington Dr., San Marino, CA 91108
Contact: Evelyn Xu
ewxu@yahoo.com • 626-807-2868
Ages 5-17
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Cultural Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel
Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp
Walton’s Grizzly Lodge provides the ideal overnight summer camp experience for children ages 7–15. Located in the Sierras of Northern California, camp life centers around our private lake. Campers choose from over 40 activities daily including water sports, horseback riding, arts and crafts, athletics, archery and our extensive ropes course challenges.
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5390 Ice Pond Rd., Portola, CA 96122
Contact: Mara McDonough
mara@grizzlylodge.com • 530-274-9577
Ages 7-15
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Outdoor Adventure • Overnight Camps
Wentworth Institute of Technology's ImpactLab Pre-college Program
ImpactLab is an innovative two-week residential summer experience for rising juniors and seniors. This hands-on program will give students a chance to explore their passions in science, engineering, and design. Program highlights include: meeting peers from around the globe as you preview college life, experiencing our beautiful Boston campus and this city, and engaging with out faculty at our state-of-the-art studios and labs.
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550 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
Contact: Andreas Armenis
precollege@wit.edu • 617-989-4003
Ages 15-18
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Academic Enrichment • Pre-College • Tech/Coding/STEM
Where There Be Dragons
www.wheretherebedragons.com/students/summer-abroad-gap-semester
Dragons offers immersive Summer and Gap Year Programs for students aged 15-22 seeking an alternative to mainstream travel. Small group adventures are mentored by expert instructors and offer homestays, language learning, rugged travel, and more. Programs are offered in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and North America.
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1905 15th St. #4129, Boulder, CO 80306
Contact: Alex Biddle
alex@wheretherebedragons.com • 303-413-0822
Ages 15-22
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PROGRAM EMPHASIS
Cultural Enrichment • Foreign Study and Travel • Outdoor Adventure