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Description: Become a citizen of the world as we explore the languages and culture of countries such as France, Spain, China, and more! You’ll learn basic phrases from the native tongue of each country and whip up treats like crepes, paella, and chaofan (more commonly known in the U.S. as fried rice). We’ll also experience the lifestyle of each stop on our world tour, from soirees to tea ceremonies to siestas (aah, siestas). Take a whirlwind trip around the globe – no passport required!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

Art Camp

Location Street Address: 27400 Canwood Street

Location City: Agoura Hills

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91301

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Location Phone: 818-386-1108

Location 2 Street Address: 12326 Riverside Drive

Location 2 City: Valley Village

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 91607

Location 2 Map: Click here

Location 2 Phone: 818-386-1108

Contact: David Wohlstadter

Website: http://www.summerartacademy.com

Email: david@summerartacademy.com

Description: ART CAMP is an engaging summer program offering a wide variety of unique summer art workshops from cooking to ceramics, hand drumming to pastels, fencing to woodworking! At ART CAMP we remain committed to our mission of carefully selecting a custom-crafted summer arts program filled with stimulating and enriching workshops focusing on exploring a wide variety of techniques and materials and taught by a caring, patient, seasoned staff of teachers and assistants who will help open minds and change lives. The ART CAMP is a truly fun and dynamic summer experience that will spark creativity, engagement, exploration and individual expression. The program we've built welcomes each camper as a unique individual bursting with potential. We hope you'll join us for summer 2010!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5-11

Cost: See Website

Art Studio

Location Street Address: 9 Locations Throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 91423

Location 3 Phone: 90034

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Unleash your inner Picasso! Work side by side with professional artists, art school graduates and published artists! Master the basics and develop your skills and natural talents as an artist. Each week, you’ll make new masterpieces using different styles and media. Work in a professional traveling art studio where you will have an opportunity to study the masters, to learn the techniques and to try out the art tools that will jumpstart you career as an artist! Art Studio is a creative place to experience it all: watercolors, pastels, clay works, sculpting and much more! Get your work ready so we can exhibit it at local restaurants, businesses and events!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

ASTROCAMP

Location Street Address: 26800 Saunders Meadow Rd

Location City: Idyllwild

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92646

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (909) 625-6194

Contact: Amy Maguire

Website: http://www.astrocamp.org

Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org

Description: Explore the wonders of the universe and enjoy traditional summer camp fun. Build and launch rockets, use high powered telescope. Enjoy rock climbing, high ropes courses and zip line, go mountain biking, hiking, and swimming in our custom swimming pool. It's fun and educational.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 8-16

Cost: $900/week or $1800/2 weeks

Athletic Club Monarchs Gymnastics

Location Street Address: 5331 Derry Ave. Suite H

Location City: Agoura Hills

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91301

Location Phone: (818) 889-3634

Location 2 Street Address: 3599 Old Conejo Road

Location 2 City: Newbury Park

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 91320

Location 2 Phone: (805) 375-4663

Contact: Toni

Website: http://www.monarchsgym.com

Email: info@monarchsgym.com

Description: Athletic Club Monarchs Gymnastics CAMPS are a theme filled experience with fun-packed days! Spring Break Camp is March 29th -April 9th. Summer Camp is June 14th-August 20th. Monarchs offers a fun and flexible alternative to your child spending their Breaks at home. Parents love our “Day to Day” option where you can sign up for a Full day from 9am-3pm or a Half day from 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm. We even offer extended care from 8:30-9:00am & 3:00-5:00pm. There is no registration or membership fee, and reservations are not required! Camps are offered for children ages 4-13 years old. Your children will enjoy a day packed with gymnastics, games, obstacle courses, relay and pit races, open gym, moon bounce, trampoline, arts and crafts and much more! We also offer year round programs for all ages and levels (2 months – Adult) such as Artistic Gymnastics classes for boys and girls, Tumbling, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Cheer, Martial Arts, Flips n Tricks, Xtreme Sports & Parkour! Contact our office for more information on Camps, Classes, Parents Night Out Friday & Saturday Nights, and Birthday Parties!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4-13 years

Cost: Half Day/Full Day/Discount for 5 days or more.

Bar 717 Ranch/Camp Trinity

Location Street Address: Hayfork, CA

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 96041

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (530) 628-5992

Contact: Laura Higley

Website: http://www.bar717.com

Email: camptrinity@bar717.com

Description: Founded in 1930, the Bar 717 Ranch offers children an opportunity to spend the summer on a beautiful mountain ranch. Located in Northern California on 450 acres, the Ranch is surrounded by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The Camp property consists of mountains and meadows, rivers and ponds for swimming and fishing, creeks for exploring and miles of trails to discover on foot or on horseback. Through Ranch activities, the camp program emphasizes taking responsibility for oneself and others in a non-competitive, supportive environment. With the spirit of the pioneers, we work collectively toward the common goals of ranch life: friendship, fun and fulfillment through communal effort, respect for each other and an applied work ethic. Campers may choose freely from activities including horseback riding, backpacking, gardening, animal care, river swimming, arts and crafts, photography, music, drama, archery blacksmithing, ceramics and much more.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 8-16

Cost: $2260 - $4320

Boarderz (Skateboarding Camp)

Location Street Address: 16821 Marquez Ave.

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Street Address: 10650 Ashby Avenue

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90034

Location 3 Street Address: Culver City Skate Park

Location 3 Zip Code: 90232

Contact: STAR Summer Camps

Description: Grab your board and hit the half pipe! Our patient, energetic and qualified crew of skateboarding instructors includes some of the most notable names in pro skating. We’ll get you rolling in no time, developing the skills you’ll need to be a safe and sensational skateboarder. Design your very own rolling masterpiece that will have you skating in style. Once your new board is complete, break it in as you crank sweet moves like 360s, ollies, grinds, and more at the newly up-graded Culver City Skate Park!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $285

Body Glove/BeachSports Surf & Beach Camp

Location Street Address: Redondo, Ave I; Manhattah Beach, 14th St.; Santa Monica, Tower 25; Will Rogers, Tower 15; Newport Beach 19th and 61st Street; Corona del Mar, Tower 5

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90266

Location Phone: (310) 372-2202

Location 2 Zip Code: 90274

Location 3 Zip Code: 90272

Contact: Jack Tingley

Website: http://www.beachsports.org

Email: info@beachsports.org

Description: Age 5-14, Surf Camp, Beach Camp, Jr. Lifeguard Program, Beach Volleyball Camp. Beach and Ocean Safety, Surfing, Body Boarding, Beach Games. Morning and Afternoon sessions. Free Body Glove/ BeachSports Rashguard is included.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5-14

Cost: www.beachsports.org

Boys Will Be Boys

Location Street Address: 4 Locations throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 90025

Location 3 Zip Code: 90049

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: It’s super-fun to be just one of the guys at Boys Will Be Boys! Come hang with all the young dudes while we play sports and video games, race remote controlled cars, build forts, conduct cool experiments, design awesome woodworking projects, and try out the latest and greatest cutting-edge gadgets. On the last day of camp, be prepared for our mock camping trip where we’ll set up tents, tell ghost stories, and eat s’mores. Gear up and get ready for the most exciting boys-only camp around!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

Burke Horse & Hound Horse Day Camp

Location Street Address: 42 Dapplegray Lane

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Phone: (310) 534-9330

Contact: Bette Burke

Website: http://www.GotSummerCamp.com

Email: fintanburke@aol.com

Description: Learn how to be safe and have fun with horses. Care for the horses everyday while preparing for the day's riding... everything is hands on... prepare to learn a lot and get dirty! Customized private lesson for each camper every day with Bette Burke. Pony themed games, crafts and workbooks make learning fun. Celebrating 26 fantastic years in Rolling Hills Estates. Call to receive brochure.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 years and up

Cost: $350 per weekly session

Cail-Camp Summer Day Camp

Location Street Address: 1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road

Location City: Topanga

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90290

Location Phone: (310) 455.0404

Contact: Jeff Sworzyn

Website: http://www.calicamp.com

Email: info@calicamp.com

Description: Cali-Camp is celebrating its 55th summer of providing day camp services to children. A non-competitive program on a 20-acre ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains, Cali-Camp offers boys and girls swimming, hiking, horseback riding, tennis, golf, gymnastics (including trampolines), drama, fishing, go-carts and dune buggies, archery, target sports, nature, ropes challenge courses, climbing walls, arts and crafts and overnights. Transportation is included in the tuition and serves families on the Westside, South Bay, Malibu and San Fernando Valley. Once again we have our ever popular one (1) week camp sessions in Athletics and Skilled Sports, Horseback Riding and Leadership Training. Our other ongoing programs are regular Day Camp, Junior Camp, Overnights, Academics and Volunteer Junior Counselors. Camp will operate for 9 weeks beginning June 21 through August 20. Call for a 20-page color brochure and DVD. Call (310) 455-0404. Open House dates are March 21, April 11 and 25 and May 2. Call for a personal tour Monday through Saturday.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 4-14

Cost: $125.00/Day

California Science Center Hands-On Science Camp

Location Street Address: 700 State Dr. Los Angeles

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90037

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Location Phone: (213) 744-7444

Website: http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/camp

Description: Explore science and have an experience you

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3-13

Cost: $125 and up

Callie Bell Performance Horses

Location Street Address: Portuguese Bend Riding Club

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Phone: (310) 375-9322

Location 2 Zip Code: 90275

Website: http://www.calliebell.com

Email: gh4wyoming@wyoming.com

Description: We offer summer horse camp from end of June through August at Palos Verdes Stables. Weekly programs, Mon - Thurs, offering morning and afternoon sessions are available and include horseback riding & instruction, grooming, horse safety, arts & crafts, games and more. In addition, private & semi-private lessons are available for children ages 7 and up, beginner to National competition levels. Call for more information.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 7 and up

Cost: Varies - please call.

Camp Discovery

Location Street Address: Temescal Canyon Gateway Park

Location City: Pacific Palisades

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: (877) 943-5745

Contact: Dawn

Website: http://www.campdiscoveryla.org

Email: campdiscovery@thehelpgroup.org

Description: Camp Discovery, a summer program of The Help Group, offers a wonderful day camp experience for children ages 3-14 with mild to moderate special needs. The special needs of these children are addressed in a fun filled camp day, complete with therapies and carefully trained staff with a 1:3 counselor to child ratio. Small groups engage in a stimulating, developmentally appropriate program including music, arts and crafts, creative movement, sports, swimming, nature activities, games, water play and special theme days.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3-14

Cost: Varies according to hours/day and days/week

Camp Dolly World!

Location Street Address: 5 Locations Throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 91423

Location 3 Phone: 90025

Contact: STAR Summer Camps

Description: Select the doll you want to raise and participate in an official doll adoption and naming ceremony. Celebrate with your dolls at a tea party where you prepare cookies, mini-sandwiches and other finger foods. Design outfits for your dolls that will have them strutting in the latest styles. Find out all about room design and construct your doll’s dream bedroom. Keep track of your adventures with your doll in a dolly diary. On doll career day, share with the class what your doll wants to be when she grows up, from a doctor to a teacher to an astronaut or scientist. Every day enjoy special “Mommy & Me” time with your doll, and on the final day of class walk your dolls down the catwalk in a fashion show that your families can attend!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

Camp Funtime

Location Street Address: 5461 Louise Ave.

Location City: Encino

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91316

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Location Phone: (818) 789-8405

Contact: Linda Stephenson

Website: http://www.campfuntime.org

Email: campfuntime07@yahoo.com

Description: Summer Camp 2009 continues our commitment to children. Camp is an invaluable experience in a child's life. Your children will enjoy our five-acre site with a large new athletic field, art center, two heated pools, weekly field trips, arcade, game room, rock wall and air-conditioned activity centers. New this summer Journey Camp. Journey Camp is a daily field trip progran for ages 7-13.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 3-13

Cost: $60/day camp $85 for Journey Camp

Camp Hola

Location Street Address: 5702 Clark Drive

Location City: Huntington Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92649

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 714.840-5127

Location 2 Street Address: 415 Torrance Blvd

Location 2 City: Torrance

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90745

Location 2 Map: Click here

Contact: Senorita Charles

Website: http://www.camphola.com

Email: senorita.charles@camphola.com

Description: Camp Hola is a fun immersion camp for children 6-12. Camp Hola aims to expose children to the Spanish language and culture.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 6-12

Cost: $550/ 3 weeks

Camp James

Location Street Address: Irvine next to Wild Rivers

Location City: Irvine

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92618

Location Phone: (949) 585-0464

Contact: Scottie

Website: http://www.campjames.com

Email: scottie@campjames.com

Description: Camp James is located in Irvine next to Wild Rivers. Flexible scheduling (5,4,3 days per week)and extended hours. Go Karts, canoes, Wild Rivers daily, sports, dance, nature, rockwall, archery, drama, Karate, minigolf, ropes, fishing, biking and more! Established since 1984.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 4-16

Cost: $275 per week

Camp Ocean Pines

Location Street Address: 1473 Randall Drive

Location City: Cambria

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 93428

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Location Phone: (805) 927-0254

Contact: Chris Cameron

Website: http://www.campoceanpines.org

Email: chris@campoceanpines.org

Description: In the forest overlooking the ocean, Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria is the perfect blend of nature and adventure. Your 8-15 year old will make new friends and explore great places! Accredited by ACA. Activities: visiting elephant seals, observing otters while Kayaking in Morro Bay, ocean activities in San Simeon, Cayucos, and Cambria.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 8 - 15 years

Cost: $800 per week

CAMP PLAYBALL

Location Street Address: Los Angeles/Westside

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: (310) 995-3988

Contact: Roxana

Website: http://www.playball4kids.com

Email: roxana@playball4kids.com

Description: Camp Playball is an age-specific sports camp for children ages 3 to 6 based on the techniques and standards of Playball. Children will begin to learn the basis for such sports as soccer, tennis, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball and more. We use the medium of sports to not only improve fine and gross motor development, but to also teach basic life skills. At Camp Playball, your child will learn persistence, courage, cooperation, respect, positive relationships, self worth, communication, responsibility and countless other attributes. We use a loving, highly creative medium to teach necessary skills, educate and play imaginative games.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3-6

Cost: $199 per week

Camp Tawonga

Location Street Address: 131 Steuart St., Suite 460, San Francisco

Location City: San Francisco

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 94105

Location Phone: 415-543-2267

Contact: Jamie Simon

Website: http://www.tawonga.org

Email: info@tawonga.org

Description: Camp Tawonga is a co-ed residential camp located just outside Yosemite National Park on the beautiful Tuolumne River. Our mission of self-esteem, community, appreciation for nature, and fostering positive Jewish identity is woven through all our programs. Camp Tawonga is committed to its philosophy of group-centered camping, giving counselors freedom to focus on the minute-to-minute and day-to-day experiences of each camper and of their bunk as a whole, while program specialists use their skills to lead the wide array of activities that Tawonga offers. In addition, each bunk backpacks in Yosemite National Park or the surrounding Stanislaus National Forest and spends a day on the Challenge Course, core programs which underscore this group-centered philosophy.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Camp Yeladim & Camp K'Ton Ton

Location Street Address: The New JCC at Milken, 22622 Vanowen St.

Location City: West Hills

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91307

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (818) 464-3280

Contact: Stacy Orbach

Website: http://www.jccatmilken.org

Email: sorbach@jccatmilken.org

Description: Each summer hundreds of children gather together for eight weeks of fun, laughter and friendship on our beautiful campus in West Hills. Our camps foster the social, cultural and cognitive development of each camper through recreational activities and Judaic experiences, in a warm and nurturing environment. Campers participate in a variety of activities including water play, gymnastics, arts & crafts, drama, music, swimming, field trips, Shabbat, Israeli Culture, Karate, art, Archery, sports & fitness, rock climbing wall, camp carnival, dress up days, overnight camping trips plus more!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 2 - 15

Cost: Call for pricing.

Catalina Island Camps

Location Street Address: Catalina Island, CA

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90704

Location Phone: (800) 696-CAMP

Website: http://www.catalinaislandcamps.com

Email: info@catalinaislandcamps.com

Description: Catalina Island Camps develops lifelong skills through fun and unique outdoor experiences in a community that cultivates respect for self, others and the environment. Catalina Island Camps is one of a kind - the beach, island, ocean and beauty of the cove. CIC gives a feeling of acceptance, respect and courage to try something new. It is the friendships that grow the feeling that campers take home at the end of every summer. CIC is a resident camp for boys and girls entering 2nd through 11th grade. Campers attend one, two, three and four week sessions in June, July and August. Activities include sailing, skin diving, kayaking, water-skiing, climbing, archery, crafts and photojournalism. Campers live in cabins with up to 9 campers the same grade. Two counselors live with them. Campers participate as a group in scheduled activities the first week of camp and select individual activities for their second week.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 7-15

Cost: $1550 one week, $2950 for two weeks

Catalina Sea Camp and Jr. Sea Camp

Location Street Address: Toyon Bay

Location City: Catalina Island

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90704

Location Phone: (909) 625-6194

Contact: Amy Maguire

Website: http://www.catalinaseacamp.org

Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org

Description: Enjoy the beauty of Catalina Island. A fun traditional summer camp offering a variety of fun, educational, and adventure activities. Learn marine biology, go scuba diving and snorkeling, kayak and lots more. Check out our website for more information.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 12-17 year/Sea Camp & 8-12 years/Jr. Sea Camp

Cost: $3500/3 wk Sea Camp - $1250/week Jr. Sea Camp

CCLO - Summer Theatre Conservatory and Summer Theatre Playground

Location Street Address: Norman J. Pattiz Concert Hall

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: 310.478.5886

Contact: Diane Feldman

Website: http://www.CCLO.org

Email: CCLO@verizon.net

Description: SUMMER THEATRE CONSERVATORY (ages 8-18) July 12 – August 22 (one 6-week session + two mandatory weekend intensives) August 20 – 22 (performances) Participants train and rehearse for a full-scale Broadway Musical! Additionally, cast members receive daily instruction in all aspects of theatrical performance and design from experienced artists and educators. Production includes professional sets and costumes (that cast members help to construct), professional lighting and sound – and a live, professional orchestra to accompany performances. No experience necessary. Everyone is accepted into the summer program. Join our creative, collaborative community! Summer Production: ANYTHING GOES (music & lyrics by Cole Porter) SUMMER THEATRE PLAYGROUND (ages 5–7) June 28 – July 9 July 9 (Showcase performance) By participating in a variety of creative drama and musical theatre explorations, children will build and develop performance skills, enjoy personal and artistic growth and development and work as a collaborative community. Environment is engaging, energetic, nurturing and fun! Instructors are experienced artists and educators. Program culminates with a thematic Showcase that will include original material developed by participants as well as published Broadway material. Summer Theme: ALL ABOARD, BROADWAY! Traveling the Great White Way

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Summer Theatre Conservatory (ages 8-18) / Summer Theatre Playground (ages 5 - 7)

Center Stage ( Footloose!)

Location Street Address: 615 Holmby Avenue

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90024

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Contact: STAR Summer Camps

Description: There’s no business like show business, like no business STAR knows! Kick up your heels and belt out a tune as you perform in a Broadway-style production and view the world from Center Stage! In just four weeks you’ll learn all the sparkle and stagecraft that goes into a fabulous show. Sing, dance, and act your summer away. You can even check out what goes on behind the scenes. Don’t miss your chance to become a member of our cast and crew in this year ’s production of “Footloose”. The summer will end with you and your fellow performers swathed in lavish costumes, bursting into heavenly harmonies and performing like the pros in a stage show that promises to showcase each and every camper ’s many talents.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 2 - 8

Cost: $315

Chadwick School Summer Programs

Location Street Address: 26800 S. Academy Dr.

Location City: Palos Verdes Peninsula

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 377-1543, ext. 4051

Contact: Milton Mitchell

Website: http://www.chadwickschool.org

Email: milton.mitchell@chadwickschool.org

Description: Whether you're looking for academic enrichment, artistic inspiration, athletic instruction or a fun daycamp experience filled with laughter and friends, we are sure you'll find it in Chadwick School's summer programs, for boys and girls ages 4-14.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4-14

Cost: Varies by Program

Champions: Adventure, AfterSchool & Sports Programs

Location Street Address: Hancock Park

Location City: Silver Lake

Location State: California

Location Phone: (310) 671-4400

Contact: Alex

Website: http://www.championsusa.com

Email: alex@championsusa.com

Description: CHAMPIONS

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3-15

Cost: Varies

Cheer Mania Cheerleading Camp

Location Street Address: Dance for Kids

Location City: Brentwood

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 94513

Location Phone: (310) 717-0444

Location 2 Street Address: The Studio

Location 2 City: El Segundo

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90245

Contact: Michelle

Website: http://www.cheermania.net

Email: michelle@cheermania.net

Description: Cheer Mania! Camp hosted by Former Laker Girl, Michelle Boehle. Pro cheerleaders will give top notch instruction. Ages 4-12, beginner & intermediate. Learn jumps, cheers, dance and intro to stunting. Campers will perform a full cheer/dance routine to music, create their very own cheers and banners, practice teamwork and possibly earn the spirit stick!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4-12

Cost: $300/week

Chef's Inc. - Kids Cooking Camp

Location Street Address: 10955 Pico Blvd

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90064

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 470-2277

Contact: Helena Spensatelli

Website: http://www.chefsinc.net

Email: helena@chefsinc.net

Description: Do you have a young chef at home? Kids learn to prepare everything from delicious appetizers to yummy desserts....all while having fun! Each week has a unique theme, allowing them to try new and different cuisines. It's all hands-on cooking and your child will be encouraged to explore their own creativity and style. Yes, the kids will get to eat what they make! Please check out the website for specific weekly themes. We have Spring, Summer and Winter Kids Cooking Camp, so please check our website for schedules and specific weekly times.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 6-16

Cost: $450/week

Chinese 101

Location Street Address: 16821 Marquez Ave.

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Contact: STAR Summer Camps

Description: Immerse yourself in Chinese culture, feast on succulent Chinese food, and learn to speak Chinese! While focusing on the rich cultural history of “The Middle Kingdom” we’ll whip up savory delicacies like wontons, dumplings and hot and sour soup, and we’ll do it all while conversing in Chinese! For the end of the session we’ll perform songs and dances for our Chinese festival! Take a journey to China this summer – no passport required!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $255

Cooking Camp

Location Street Address: 20800 Burbank Blvd.

Location City: Woodland Hills

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91367

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 818-386-2107

Location 2 Street Address: 1201 S. Marengo

Location 2 City: Pasadena

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 91106

Location 2 Phone: 818-386-2107

Location 3 Street Address: 1565 Central Ave

Location 3 City: Duarte

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 91010

Location 3 Phone: 818-386-2107

Contact: David Wohlstadter

Website: http://www.summerartacademy.com/

Email: david@summerartacademy.com

Description: The Summer Art Academy invites your child to take an exciting hands-on culinary journey during one of our 10, one week COOKING CAMPS this summer! Using fresh ingredients and time-tested culinary techniques, our professionally trained chefs teach campers how to read a recipe, prepare and cook healthy delicious dishes. From Blueberry Muffins to Cheese Raviolis, Quiche to Double Chocolate Fudge, COOKING CAMP is a wonderful opportunity to experience the creativity of preparing your own meals! Enroll online at www.summerartacademy.com

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 7-16

Cost: See Website

Cooking For Kids

Location Street Address: Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd

Location City: Rancho Palos Verdes

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90275

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 378-3311

Contact: Gayle Corwin

Website: http://www.cookingforkids.biz

Email: lainieadam@yahoo.com

Description: Your kids will have fun while they learn how to prepare and cook their favorite foods. Acquire basic cooking skills, and participate in meal planning. Learn nutrition and cooking safety. Everything is hands on and students each receive recipes daily, and a free embroidered apron is included in price. This is a fun atmosphere and Junior Chefs get to show off their 'Iron Chef' skills while making new friends. These camps fill up fast.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 6-13 yrs

Cost: Call for prices.

Crazzy's Wasewagan Camp & Retreat

Location Street Address: 42121 Seven Oaks Rd.

Location City: Angelus Oaks

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92305

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (909) 794-2910

Contact: Crazzy Craig

Website: http://www.campwasewagan.com

Email: crazzycraig@earthlink.net

Description: Crazzy's Wasewagon Camp & Retreat provides a wholesome and natural environment for kids of all ages to enjoy. Originally established in 1933, the camp is located in the San Bernadino Mountains, minutes from Big Bear. Activities may include river rafting trips, riflery, archery, ropes course, swimming, fishing, canoeing, fencing, river rafting, surfing trips and more. Summer camp runs june thru August. Weekends are also available for scout groups and retreats during the school year. Call for a brochure and personal tour.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 5-16

Cost: $740 1 week, $1,450 2 weeks

Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences - Summer Programs

Location Street Address: 1714 21st St.

Location City: Santa Monica

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90404

Location Phone: (310) 829-7391 ext. 506

Contact: Summer at Crossroads

Website: http://www.xrds.org

Email: summer@xrds.org

Description: We are delighted to be entering our 16th season in summer programming and to continue to provide opportunities to students entering grades K-12 and their families. Our offerings include academics, enrichment, performing and visual arts, swimming, and sports. Summer Programs offers a comprehensive program that models its philosophy and coursework after the Crossroads academic-year curriculum. By choosing one course or building a full-day schedule, students are challenged to develop skills, to enjoy learning, and to grow in areas of special interest. Summer at Crossroads is open to the public and enrollment is processed on a first-come first-serve basis. Our students represent a diverse population, as they live in 87 California zip code areas, are from out-of-state or from other countries, and represent academic year attendance at over 215 public, private, or independent schools. Many of our students return to participate summer after summer and they and their parents tell us that they are thrilled with their positive experiences in our programs. We hope that you will join them as we know that your Summer at Crossroads will be filled with learning, fun, friends, and great memories. We hope to see you this SUMMER AT CROSSROADS!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: K - Adult

Cost: varies based on prorgam

Culinary Arts

Location Street Address: 10 Locations Throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 90272

Location 3 Phone: 91423

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Now we’re cooking! Spice up your summer with mouth-watering ingredients that you’ll combine into edible works of art using a variety of cooking techniques! Master the culinary skills you need to whip up spectacular dishes, from savory appetizers to sumptuous main courses to the sweetest of desserts. Assemble an eclectic recipe book and serve up samples of your culinary creations for the whole family to feast upon at our session-ending, taste-testing, fabulous foodie festival! Participate in our brand new online children’s cooking network!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $285

DayJams

Location Street Address: 15600 Mulholland Dr.

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90077

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (800) 295-5956

Email: info@dayjams.com

Description: DayJams, Rock Music Day Camp for beginners and experienced musicians is heading into their 10th Anniversary Season! If you've never played an instrument, this is a fun and interactive way to get a jump-start. If you

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 8-15 years

Cost: $620 per week

DayJams

Location Street Address: New Horizon School, 651 N. Orange Grove Blvd.

Location City: Pasadena

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91103

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (800) 295-5956

Email: info@dayjams.com

Description: DayJams, Rock Music Day Camp for beginners and experienced musicians is heading into their 10th Anniversary Season! If you've never played an instrument, this is a fun and interactive way to get a jump-start. If you

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 8-15 years old

Cost: $620/week

DayJams

Location Street Address: St. Martin-in-the-Fields School, 7136 Winnetka Ave.

Location City: Winnetka

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91306

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 1-800-295-5956

Email: info@dayjams.com

Description: DayJams, Rock Music Day Camp for beginners and experienced musicians is heading into their 10th Anniversary Season! If you've never played an instrument, this is a fun and interactive way to get a jump-start. If you

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 8-15 years old

Cost: $620/week

DeColores Spanish Language Camp

Location Street Address: 1335 Guerrereo Street

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 94110

Location Phone: 415-821-1434 x16

Contact: Maria Luna

Website: http://http://www.katherinemichielsschool.org/

Email: mluna@katherinemichielsschool.org

Description: Katherine Michiels School in San Francisco is proud to announce the return of its popular, De Colores Spanish Summer Camp, a Spanish Language and Latino Culture camp that puts the fun back into learning a language. De Colores means colorful. It is the title of a traditional Mexican song that, like our summercamp, celebrates life! Using music, dance, arts, crafts and theater, children will speak, listen and interact within a community of Spanish speakers. Through this immersion-style program, your child will come to love learning, living and practicing Spanish. Instruction is based on creative, interactive activities, rather than desk-style learning. De Colores runs for four consecutive two-week sessions. Sign your child up for as many sessions as you like. We look forward to having your child join us this summer!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5-11

Cost: $600/week

Delphi Academy of Santa Monica

Location Street Address: 1229 4th Street

Location City: Santa Monica

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90401

Location Phone: (310) 526-2700

Description: Summer at Delphi is full of FUN! Young campers aged 4 - 11 come from around the Westside and even from abroad to spend their summer days at Delphi. Campers are given a wide selection of activities from which to choose. While every summer is different, campers may learn how to build a solar-powered car, perform in a play, try a new sport or take care of an animal. All campers go on day trips each week to a variety of fun locations around the Los Angeles area. They may go to the beach, the Long Beach aquarium, the Getty Museum or the Hollywood Bowl. During morning study hours, campers get personalized attention from experienced and caring teachers. Camp is a great place for children to sharpen skills, advance in existing studies or explore new interests. Young students will also take advantage of our early reading program. In fact, many of our new campers will learn to read for the very first time! In just one summer, a camper can conquer a subject they've been having difficulty with or explore new subjects of interest. Campers coming from overseas have plenty of opportunity to practice their English skills, too.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4-11

Cost: $425/week

Destination Science, The Ultimate Camp Experience

Location Street Address: 953 N Elm Street

Location City: Santa Monica

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92867

Location Phone: 1-888-909-2822

Location 2 Street Address: 1008 11th Street

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90403

Location 3 Street Address: 615 Richmond St

Location 3 City: El Segundo

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 90245

Location 3 Phone: 1-888-909-2822

Contact: Destination Science Staff

Website: http://http://www.destinationscience.org/

Email: info@destinationscience.org

Description: JUST FOR GIRLS & BOYS WHO WANT A FEW WEEKS OF SCIENCE-PACKED,FUN-FILLED EXCITEMENT THIS SUMMER! Join us this summer for 4 exciting weeks of summer science fun. These camps are kid tested & mother approved! BUSTING MYTHS WITH COOL SCIENCE! All New! ROBOTS VS ALIENS! All New! G FORCE ROCKETS & MOON BLASTERS! All New! FIZZ! BANG! POP! FLASH! Back By Popular Demand! Science camp is the ideal opportunity to engage children in the “FUN” of science. Destination Science combines innovative science projects, creativity challenges, outdoor games, character development and unsurpassed customer service. Our goal is for every camper to leave with inner science-confidence & outer self-confidence. Our science curriculum revolves around central science themes such as Technology, Physics, and Space, the whole time building on all the science disciplines as determined by the National Science Education Standards.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: Kinder - 6th grade

Cost: $299 per week + ext care

Dunn Summer Programs

Location Street Address: 2555 W. Hwy 154

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 93441

Location Phone: 805-688-6471

Contact: Ilise Garvin

Website: http://www.dunnschool.org

Email: summer@dunnschool.org

Description: Incoming 7th-9th graders try our residential or day academic program, July 18-July 31. Hands-on academic classes on Effective Writing, Pre-Algebra, Art Portfolio Planning and Science Knowledge through Experimentation plus fun enrichment activities like cooking, surfing, woodworking, swimming will round out your stay.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 6th-9th grade

Cost: $2,750 two weeks

Dunn Summer Programs

Location Street Address: 2555 W. Hwy 154

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 93441

Location Phone: 805-688-6471

Contact: ilise garvin

Website: http://www.dunnschool.org

Email: summer@dunnschool.org

Description: Located between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, Dunn School sits on 52 acres in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. Dunn offers a wide array of traditional camp experiences and invigorating enrichment opportunities. Learn to swim, cook, make movies or just play with your friends during themed week adventures. We even offer art for mom and dad!

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 2 years to Adult

Cost: $75-$275

Eco Camp

Location Street Address: 10101 Jefferson Blvd

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90232

Location Phone: 310-842-8060

Contact: STAR Eco Station

Website: http://www.ecostation.org

Description: Experience the wildest summer of your life! Spend your days in the jungle, filled with beautiful and exotic rescued animals. Be a part of the world-famous Wildlife Rescue Team at the STAR ECO Station! Every day is an adventure and every lesson is a unique opportunity to experience something new. Real scientists working with real equipment make this camp the REAL THING! Become part of the team that saves the planet! Our wild animals include jungle cats, tropical birds, snakes, crazy crocs and much more! Best camp ever! No passport required! Only animal lovers and young scientists need apply! Now offering a Kinder Camp!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades K - 6

Cost: $315

Edgemar Center For the Arts

Location Street Address: 2437 Main St

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90405

Location Phone: 310-392-0815

Contact: Alexandra Guarnieri

Website: http://www.edgemarcenter.org

Email: info@edgemar.org

Description: PRINCESS CAMP – Dates: June 21-25, July 19-23, Monday-Friday, 9am – 12:30pm Come on a magical adventure full of stories, song, dance, tea parties, etiquette, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts & more! Each day we will explore the story of a new princess and perform a mini show for parents and friends. Please bring a healthy snack and drink, and wear your favorite ballet clothes with a coverup. FAIRYTALE CAMP - Dates: June 14-18, July 12-16, August 23-27 Monday-Friday 9am-12:30pm Boys & Girls join us on an adventure through castles, forests, swamps and sea! Each day we will explore a new fairy tail through music, acting, dance, and crafts ending with a performance of our favorite story. Please bring a healthy snack and drink, and wear comfy clothes you can dance in. Before and After care available for all camps with minimum enrollment. $15 per hour. 8am-9am, and 12:30-3:00pm. Please bring a sack lunch for after-care. Edgemar Center For the Arts Summer Classes!! ACTING & IMPROV Ages 5-9 & 10-16 8 week session *Create a strong acting foundation through interactive exercises utilizing improv games, theater & scene work. * These entertaining & fun exercises will inspire students to use their imaginations & creativity by playing a variety of characters. *Join us & learn to trust your instincts & build self-confidence! Saturday 8 week session begins May 15th 12:30pm - 2:00pm $455 On-Camera Auditioning ages 5-9 & 10-16 8 week session *This course is designed for students who are new to on-camera & want to develop their auditioning skills, as well as build confidence with public speaking. *In this class, students get to work with the latest sides from films, sitcoms, & commercials. Saturday 8 week session begins May 15th 10:30am - 12:30pm $455 FANTASTICAL ADVENTURE STORY HOUR 3-6 years old Six week session Enter an enchanted magical kingdom of storytelling & music from around the world where friendships & adventures are to be had by all! June 4th 2010 // Friday 4:00pm-4:45pm Tuition $185 for 6 weeks. MOMMY& ME CLASS 0-24 months FREE CLASSES Join us for a musical, magical & theatrical experience, for babies & infants exploring the world through multicultural song, musical instruments & dance! CLASSES WILL BE HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 3:00-3:30 Every week we explore a new culture & country The first week we will be discovering the melody, pitch & rhythm of Africa.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4-7

Cost: 300.00

El Camino College Kid's College

Location Street Address: 16007 Crenshaw Blvd.

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90506

Location Phone: 310-660-6460

Contact: El Camino College, Community Eduction Department

Website: http://www.ECCommunityEd.com

Email: commed@elcamino.edu

Description: Inspiring a sense of wonder and imagination for learning! Workshops, camps and classes designed for serious summer learning fun. Grades 1-12.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1-12

Cost: $99-$199 per 2 week session

Everything Girly

Location Street Address: 9 Locations Throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 90232

Location 3 Zip Code: 91423

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Sparkles, glitter, glitz & glam! Are you ready for an ultra chic two weeks of girly-girl power? Mix and mingle with your superstar sisterhood while getting manicures and makeovers. Bedazzle your jeans and t-shirts, design your own tank tops, and decoupage hat boxes. Construct feather boa picture frames, fashion your own jewelry, bake, knit, scrapbook and much, much more! Attend the last day of camp in your most fabulous PJs for our “mock sleepover” karaoke party. Think pink as we make everything just a bit more girly!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

Fitness by the Sea

Location City: South Bay, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Malibu

Location State: California

Location Phone: (310) 459-2425

Contact: Eric & Billie Colton

Website: http://www.fitnessbythesea.com

Email: questions@fitnessbythesea.com

Description: Since the summer of 2000 Fitness by the Sea has been offering our unique camp experience to children ages 5 - 14. We offer locations in South Bay, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu. With a wide variety of over 60 activities, our camp truly caters to every child. Your child can surf, boogie board, swim, play favorite team sports such as capture the flag and volleyball, hone their skills in martial arts and gymnastics, or let loose their creativity in arts & crafts. We have an unmatched level of safety featuring a low 6:1 camper to staff ratio with an average staff age of 31 years old, all of whom are CPR and First Aid certified. With huge cabanas for shade and plenty of sunscreen, we make sure the kids don

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5-14

Cost: $66 per day

French Classes for Children of all Ages at Alliance Francaise de Los Angeles

Location Street Address: 10390 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 120

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90025

Location Phone: 310-652-0306

Contact: Marielle Carlson

Website: http://http://www.afdela.org

Email: adminafdela@gmail.com

Description: Counting, alphabet, singing, dancing, fairytales, games and crafts with teachers who are native French speakers! Children will learn about the rich culture of French-speaking countries while learning the language.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3-5

Cost: starting at $180

Game On!

Location Street Address: 10650 Ashby Ave.

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Street Address: 3330 Granville Ave.

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90066

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how much fun you have! Rack up points all summer long playing strategy games, video games, and even some real life games out on the playing field. Discover tricks and secrets to defeating your opponent, whether it’s another gamer or the game itself. Expand your love of games as you learn their fascinating histories and master their strategies. From Candyland to Rock Band, we’ll play games that offer something to spark everyone’s interest. Design your own games to play with family and friends long after summer’s end. Roll the dice, pick a card, or just press start. Game on!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $265

Harvard-Westlake Summer Programs

Location Street Address: 3700 Coldwater Canyon

Location City: North Hollywood

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91604

Location Phone: 818-487-6527

Location 2 Street Address: 700 N Farring Road

Location 2 City: Los Angeles

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90077

Contact: Camille Da Santos

Website: http://www.hw.com/summerprograms

Email: summerprograms@hw.com

Description: We offer a wide range of programs geared toward students who will enter grades 4 through 12 in September 2011. The grade levels targeted by each camp and course vary depending on the nature of the program. Our academic enrichment courses are geared toward students who will be entering middle school or high school next fall. In the Gold Medal Sports Camps, students who are entering grades 4 through 12 will improve their physical skills through intensive training and a competitive program. High School students who want to improve their preparation for standardized testing can enroll in our SAT Preparation program. Whether you enroll in an academic enrichment course or sign up for an athletic camp, your experience will be both fun and challenging. We have some of the finest facilities in Los Angeles, and we are pleased to open them to you during our summer session.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 5 - 12

Cost: varies by program

Henry Bibby Basketball Camp

Location Street Address: Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Calabasas & Pasadena

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: N/A

Location Phone: (213) 725-3197

Contact: Betsy Hood

Website: http://www.henrybibby.com

Email: henrybibbycamps@msn.com

Description: HENRY BIBBY BASKETBALL CAMPS. Assistant Coach of the NBA 76ers, Coach Bibby has once again brought the opportunity to play basketball to your community. Every young basketball player must learn the basic fundamentals of the game. Our exciting camp offers your child the opportunity to learn the 'FUN'damentals of shooting, ball handling, passing, defense, and scrimmage games. Our program offers the unique opportunities to build self-confidence, team work, sportsmanship, self-discipline and self-esteem. Besides basketball we want to develop the whole person. We have 7 camps at 5 locations. Camps are open to Boys and Girls ages 5 to 14. You can visit us at www.henrybibby.com or call 213-725-3197. Have a GREAT summer.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5-14

Cost: $250

Hollywood Jumpstart

Location Street Address: 1603 Aviation Blvd,Studio 13

Location City: Redondo Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90278

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 376-3500

Contact: Jill DeForest

Website: http://www.hollywoodjumpstart.com

Email: hollywoodjumpstart@verizon.net

Description: Hollywood Jumpstart is a one week summer camp (day camp) for kids 6-11 and a Boot Camp for teens (12-18) that prepares students for professional representation for acting & modeling. Camp includes acting and improvisation training plus optional modeling and film-making workshops , headshots, monologues and star in a student film on You Tube. At the conclusion of the workshop, students will present their monologues to talent agents at our Talent Agent Showcase.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 6-18

Cost: $399/half day, $599/full day

Hoop Farm basketball camp

Location Street Address: 301 Westwood Plaza

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90095

Location Phone: 310-473-8084

Contact: Alyssa Phillips

Website: http://www.farmarlive.com

Email: hoopfarm@yahoo.com

Description: Hoop Farm, presented by Jordan Farmar of the L.A. Lakers, benefits The Jordan Farmar Foundation, a federally registered 501(C)(3). Jordan will be at camp all day, everyday, to work with the campers on their individual skills and overall knowledge of the game. This unique 4-day camp experience features yoga, earth conscious and sports nutrition presentations, and daily healthy meals & drinks, on top of top notch basketball training coordinated by Jordan's personal trainer. Campers will receive a reversible jersey, T-shirt, yoga mat, and opportunity to take an individual photo with Jordan. Early registration now through 3/15/10 is only $350 per camper, so don't wait! Regular registration, beginning 3/16/10, is $399 per camper. Boys and girls are welcome. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 8-16

Cost: $399.00

IDEAS QUEST Adventure Summer Camp

Location Street Address: 16650 Marquez Ave.

Location City: Pacific Palisades

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 573-7190

Contact: Zac Hartog

Website: http://www.theideastudio.com

Email: info@theideastudio.com

Description: How would you like to be part of a real NASA experiment to be conducted on the International Space Station, lead a team to save a coral reef from global warming, build your own Mars Rover in our LEGO Robotics Lab, become a secret agent and solve mysteries, create wacky experiments in our Mad Science Lab, conduct Search & Rescue missions with the US Coast Guard, or experience unique cultures and cuisines around the world. These are just a few of the adventures that await you this summer as you embark on a journey to

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3 - 12 years

Cost: $90/day, $80 by June 1st

iDesign

Location Street Address: 615 Holmby Avenue

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90025

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Before you can build the hottest sports car or an upside-down super fast roller coaster or even the latest, greatest fashionable t-shirt, first you have to design it. The most important step begins with just a piece of paper and an idea. In the new "iDesign" camp, you will dream up your very own designs and blueprints for such things as vehicles, clothing, and maybe even the newest amusement ride using different methods of design, like drawing, sketching, computer graphics and more. After this camp is over, people will start looking at your creations and wonder who thought of such a cool and original concept. It's not their design... it's iDesign!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

Jameson Ranch Camp

Location Street Address: Sequoia National Forest, 3 hours North of Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Phone: (661) 536-8888

Contact: Debara

Website: http://www.jamesonranchcamp.com

Email: debara52@yahoo.com

ACA Accredited: Yes

Just Dance!

Location Street Address: 615 Holmby Avenue

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90024

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Contact: STAR Summer Camps

Description: Do you hear the music playing? Well then get up on your feet and Just Dance! You’ll move to the beat as you practice many different styles of dance including jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, lyrical, and musical theatre. Learn proper dance technique from the simplest moves like pointing your toes to more complex ones like triple time steps. Come join this high-energy, fun-filled camp and dance the summer away.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

Kaleidoscope - Kid Zone Summer 09

Location Street Address: 26438 Crenshaw Blvd.

Location City: Rolling Hills Estates

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 310-377-7302

Contact: Lisa Williams

Website: http://www.rhumc.org/kidzone

Email: kidzone@rhumc.org

Description: Kid Zone camps offer many opportunities for children to explore, create, and learn. Campers will blend academics and fun. This is a camp where there is truly something for everyone! During the first six weeks the theme is

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Kindergarten - 8th grade

Cost: $215/week

Kanoa Surf Camps

Location Street Address: Malibu, Venice & Manhattan Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90266

Location Phone: (310) 374-1994

Contact: Kip

Website: http://www.kanoaaquatics.com

Email: kip@kanoaaquatics.com

Description: We offer summer surf camps from June - September. All ages and levels. We also offer private surfing lessons, birthday/graduation parties, corporate surfing parties, life guarding services and trips to exotic surfing destinations. Sign up now for summer camp!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5-17

Cost: Varies - see website!

Kid Zone Kaleidoscope

Location Street Address: 26438 Crenshaw Blvd

Location City: Rolling Hills Estates

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 310.377.7302

Contact: Lisa Williams

Website: http://www.rhumc.org/kidzone

Email: kidzone@rhumc.org

Description: Kid Zone camps offer children age 3 through 8th grade many opportunities to explore, create, and learn. Campers will blend academics and fun, experiencing activities that incorporate computers, hands-on activities, and opportunities to visit with special guests. This is a camp where there is truly something for everyone! Campers have the chance to experience different types of camps. During the first 6 weeks, children select classes they would have fun attending. The 7th week is our popular Vacation Bible Camp followed by a week of Performing Arts camp.

ACA Accredited: No

Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Camp

Location Street Address: 920 Highland Ave.

Location City: Manhattan Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90266

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 350-3772

Contact: Annette

Website: http://www.southbayschoolofcooking.com

Email: annette@southbayschoolofcooking.com

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 9-14

Cost: $240 & $320

Kids Music N' Motion Summer Music Camp

Location Street Address: South Bay

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Phone: (310) 373-0280

Contact: Kids Music N' Motion

Website: http://www.kidsmusicnmotion.com

Email: kidsmusicnmotion@cox.net

Description: Come join the fun as we go on a 'Music Adventure' each day. Kids Music N' Motion has wonderful Music Summer Camps for children ages 5-8. Each day children will be introduced to many instruments from around the world, singing, art projects, musical games, movement, music theory and much more. Classes are half day or full day. Children who sign up for a full day will also receive a daily piano lesson and many more afternoon activities. All activities are age appropriate and designed to teach children to enjoy music in many different ways. This is a very 'hands on' camp where children will do many wonderful activities each day. SIGN UP BY MAY 1st AND RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 and up

Cost: Varies

Kids On Stage

Location Street Address: PO Box 3664

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90408

Location Phone: 310-314-0035

Contact: Kids On Stage

Website: http://kidsonstage.com

Email: kidsonstagela@verizon.net

Description: Kids On Stage Camps from June 28-September 3rd! Join us this summer for premiere, award winning camps such as; Musical Theater! Imagination Theater, Actor's Workshops! Creative Dramatics! Comedy Improv! Movie Making! Custom! Everyone is welcome! A 3 time award winning, age-appropriate, fun-filled camps and classes! Campers of all ages have the opportunity to hone in on the craft of theater, dance, voice, stand up comedy and/or movie making through our fabulous camps through out the summer and the school year! KOS is a community of professional artists and educators are dedicated to bring out the best in each player. Players collaborate on projects learning valuable artistic skills in an empowering and non-competitive and joyful environment. Camp/Class hours and rate vary per specific program (day and session). KOS Programs include: School Year after-school classes, Parties, School Enrichment such as; Musical Theater, Imagination Theater, Creative Dramatics, Master Class, Teen Troupe, Tap & Jazz Dance, and Tots on Stage (Parent & Me) in addition to Vacation Camps (Summer, Winter, Spring, Custom) and School Enrichment Programs. Join us anytime! Call our camp advisor today to help find the correct camp for your child and visit our website for more details! Office Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday Camp Location: Santa Monica, West LA area

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3.5-18

Cost: Varies

Kids Summer Sewing Kamp

Location Street Address: 3770 Sepulveda Blvd.

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90505

Location Phone: 310-791-1190

Contact: Salima Jaffer

Website: http://www.aaasewingandvacuum.com

Email: aaasewing@verizon.net

Description: Come join us for one week of sewing fun! This is a great way to introduce sewing to the young ones in our lives. During the week of camp, the students will make a backsack, a purse, a pillow with a hidden pocket for a journal and a beach bag. Sewing machines are provided.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Everyone 9 Years to teens

Cost: $199

KidsArt: Summer Workshops

Location Street Address: 1802 S. Pacific Coast Highway

Location City: Redondo Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90278

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 316-9331

Contact: Anjale

Website: http://www.kidsartclasses.com

Email: karedondobeach@verizon.net

Description: June through August we offer workshops that are designed to broaden perception, abilities and affinity for many different media, as well as spark a desire for learning as a young artist. Workshops are different each week and are for ages 7 and up. Clay Sculpture, students will learn to sculpt and paint pinch pots, landscapes, and a 3-d house Animation, students are taught to create their own figures and storyboards Anime, students learn to draw the most popular anime cartoons Figure Drawing, teaches the fundamentals of drawing the human form and the structure of the human head A Palette of Art, offers a different media each day, which includes figure drawing, clay sculpture, anime, cartooning, and cartoon paper sculpture. 4-6 year old Clay and Paper Sculpture: favorite characters from books, movies, and television will be drawn, painted, and/or sculpted in a variety of mediums such as colored pencils, markers, and watercolors.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4 and up

Cost: $228 1/2 day, $470 full day - per week

Kitchen Kid Cooking Camp

Location Street Address: First Presbyterian Church Kitchen, 1220 2nd St.

Location City: Santa Monica

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90401

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 450-3462

Contact: Samantha

Website: http://www.KitchenKid.com

Email: camp@kitchenkid.com

Description: Saut

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3 and up

Cost: $108 - $390 per session

LePort Camps: Exploring the Montessori Classroom

Location City: Irvine

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92604

Location Phone: (949) 462-9848

Location 2 City: Mission Viejo

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 92691

Location 3 City: Huntington Beach

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 92649

Website: http://www.leportschools.com/camps

Email: camps@leportschools.com

Description: At LePort Camps, your child

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 18 months - 9 years

Cost: Varies based on program

LePort Camps: Playball

Location City: Irvine

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92614

Location Phone: (949) 833-8474

Website: http://www.leportschools.com/camps

Email: camps@leportschools.com

Description: In LePort Camps' fun, interactive atmosphere, your child will learn fine and gross motor skills using the internationally acclaimed techniques and standards of Playball. Lessons focus on training the simple physical motions underlying sports such as soccer, tennis, hockey, basketball, baseball, volleyball and more. The program emphasizes key life skills, including persistence, cooperation, respect, communication, and responsibility. Engaging arts and crafts activities will be periodically intermixed into the program to enhance your child

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3 years - 6 years

Cost: Varies by program

LePort Camps: Science, Art and Academics of the Creative Child

Location City: Mission Viejo

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92691

Location Phone: (949) 462-9848

Website: http://www.leportschools.com/camps

Email: camps@leportschools.com

Description: Mix a little wonder and excitement into your child

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 8-14

Cost: Varies on program

Let's Make a Movie

Location Street Address: Mar Vista Elementary

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90066

Location Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext.137

Location 2 Street Address: Warner Elementary

Location 2 City: Los Angeles

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90024

Location 2 Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext.137

Contact: Camp Office

Description: Lights! Camera! Action! This is the place where all future producers, directors, and actors will come to master their future craft. Feel the excitement and thrill that will come from all that you will learn and experience in this new and exciting Camp. Students will learn cool on-set Hollywood lingo as well as what goes into getting the perfect movie shot. Each crew will get to write, act, produce and edit their very own movie, where every camp member is an equal participant, all bringing their unique talents to the set. Why just go to the movies when you can create your very own.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 2nd-6th grade

Cost: $265 per week

LMU Summer Sports Camps

Location Street Address: 1 LMU Drive, Athletics Department

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90045

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 338-6027

Contact: Camp Hot Line

Website: http://www.lmulions.com

Email: lmucamp@lmu.edu

Description: Our outstanding and highly qualified staff comprised of Division I coaches and athletes will provide a fun learning environment. Located on one of the most beautiful college campuses in Southern California, your child will learn individual and team skills that will help him/her improve upon his/her favorite sport. All camp group assignments are divided by age and/or ability.

ACA Accredited: No

Los Angeles Sparks 2010 Season

Location Street Address: 1111 S. Figueroa St.

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90015

Location Phone: 1-877-44SPARKS

Contact: Benny Garcia

Website: http://www.wmba.com/sparks/camp_expo.html

Email: tickets@la-sparks.com

Description: Looking for fun things to do this summer? Come down to the STAPLES Center for Sparks Basketball! This is your chance to take part in one of the premier family activities that Los Angeles has to offer. Sparks games are jam-packed with fun, exciting entertainment and great basketball. You can join us for Camp Day, Dads & Daughters Day, The Downtown Dribble and more. For more information on these and other action-packed games, call 1-877-44SPARKS.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: All Ages

Cost: $10 - $175

Marina View Preschool and Kindergarten Summer Camp

Location Street Address: 25301 Sweet Meadow Dr.

Location City: Laguna Niguel

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92677

Location Phone: (949) 249-8687

Contact: Beverly or Preston Kratz

Website: http://www.marinaviewpreschool.com

Email: info@MarinaViewPreschool.com

Description: Our Summer Camp starts June 29 and ends August 27, 2009, and includes activities for all ages including 1 year to 6 years. Train rides, jumpers, giant water slides, snakes and lizards, petting zoo, and bubble mania are just a few of the exciting events and activities that we have planned for our Summer Camp. We will also have face painting, parades, picnics, and summer camp outs, along with our acclaimed gymnastics, dance, and High-five sports. You won't want to miss the fun and excitement so hurry and enroll today as the remaining spaces are filling up quickly!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 12 months to 6 years

Cost: varies

Masters Choice Martial Arts

Location Street Address: 20926 Hawthorne Blvd.

Location City: Torrance

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90503

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 310-370-6916

Contact: Master Gary Clausen or Wendy

Website: http://www.masterschoicetkd.com

Email: masterschoice@verizon.net

Description: Our Tae Kwon Do studio specializes in helping children of all ages self-discipline, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Our demonstration team has performed at various event, including the Long Beach Arena, and most recently, the Staples center during the Clipper's half time show. Please come and take advantage of our 3 month Special. Call us for more information.

ACA Accredited: No

Montessori School of Rancho Palos Verdes

Location Street Address: 32201 Forrestal Drive

Location City: Rancho Palos Verdes

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90275

Location Phone: (310) 541-0444

Website: http://www.montessorimbrpv.com

Description: In our summer program, each class will study a country, a composer and an artist from that country. The children will explore the culture, art, music, food and drama with daily activities. Our program includes: gymnastics, tennis, cooking projects, nature hikes, picnics, water play, gardening, arts and crafts and each classroom includes its own outdoor area as an extension to the classroom work area. The children will also be treated with live performances from guest artists. Each day is educational and exciting!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 18 months - 6 years

Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp

Location Street Address: Susanville, California (75 miles NW of Reno, Nevada on US Hwy 395)

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 96130

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (530) 257-4419

Contact: Chip & Jody Ellena, Owners/Directors

Website: http://www.mountainmeadow.com

Email: fun@mountainmeadow.com

Description: A traditional, co-ed summer camp on a 900 acre ranch, nestled along the eastern Sierras of Northern California. Family owned and operated since 1956, Mountain Meadow is a place where you can be assured that the safety and well-being of your children are constantly looked after by our caring team of staff and directors. Our program builds character, self-confidence and self-esteem through over 50 fun activities chosen twice daily, including horseback riding, extensive high and low ropes challenge courses, water sports at Eagle Lake, mountain biking, swimming, tennis, backpacking, pottery & ceramics, trips to Mt. Lassen Volcanic Nat

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 7-17

Cost: $2500/2 wk, $3300/3wk, $1200/1 wk in Aug

Music Rhapsody's Summer Music Camps

Location Street Address: 1340 11 Street

Location City: Manhattan Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90266

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 376-8646

Contact: Music Rhapsody

Website: http://www.musicrhapsody.com

Email: info@musicrhapsody.com

Description: Since 1987, Music Rhapsody's Summer Music Day Camp has inspired thousands of kids! For many, it was an opportunity to discover an instrument they loved to play. 'Graduates' have gone on to perform with their high school's choir, band or orchestra. Some have performed at Carnegie Hall. Two things set our camp apart: Orff instruments and instrument building. Orff, an international program that instills an early love of music, features tuned percussion like marimbas, drums and glockenspiels. Instrument building lets campers build a working instrument. There's choices: instrument lessons (try piano, flute, trumpet, guitar and many more!), dance, singing, music theater, guest artists and a grand finale performance. All levels of ability are welcomed.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4-14

Cost: $599

Ocean Institute's Summer Program 2009

Location Street Address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive

Location City: Dana Point

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92629

Location Phone: (949) 496-2274

Website: http://www.ocean-institute.org

Email: oi@ocean-institute.org

Description: Let your child explore the mysteries of the ocean world through our unique, hands-on marine science and maritime history summer camps. Campers can study marine wildlife in our labs, take a cruise aboard our research vessel Sea Explorer, or even step back in time to the life of a tallship sailor in the 1800s. Camps are suitable for kids/teens 5 to 17 years old and include week-long day camps and overnight adventures.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 5-17

Cost: Varies - please call.

Oxbow Summer Art Camp

Location Street Address: 530 Third Street

Location City: Nevada City

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 94559

Location Phone: 530-205-9446

Location 2 Street Address: 11788 Forest VIew Drive

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 95959

Contact: Barbara Bitner

Website: http://http://www.oxbowschool.org/summercamp/

Email: bbitner@oxbowschool.org

Description: The Oxbow School offers a unique summer camp opportunity for 13 to 16 year-olds who want to explore their creativity, develop their artistic talent, make lifelong friendships and have FUN! Unlike the general perception of art camps, we don't do busy craft projects. Staff are professional artists, teachers and graduates from some of the finest art schools in the country. They encourage students to seek their artistic interests while learning at their own pace and being challenged to broaden their horizons. Our camp culture promotes self-discovery, self-confidence, and creative expression. Respect of self, others, and the environment; risk-taking; honesty, and a nonjudgmental atmosphere are highly valued. In addition to lots of art, campers experience a host of camp activities including campfires, field games, talent shows, and swimming and lots more. Oxbow campers benefit from a low 4-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio, outstanding facilities, high-level instruction, incredible food, and stunning Napa Valley location. Students live in 3 bedroom, 2 bath dorm suites. Their meals are served in our award-winning, refurbished Victorian Dining Hall by chefs who value locally and seasonally grown, organic nutritious food. They create in our four state-of-the-art studios equipped with roll up glass walls which make them virtually outdoors.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 13-16

Cost: $3,100

PBC - Peninsula Bay Cities Day Camp & Swim School

Location Street Address: Miraleste Intermediate School, 29323 Palos Verdes Drive East

Location City: Rancho Palos Verdes

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90275

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 541-3664

Location 2 Zip Code: 90254

Location 3 Zip Code: 90731

Contact: PBC Office

Website: http://www.PBCDayCamp.com

Email: info@pbcdaycamp.com

Description: Celebrating 16 years of Activities, Fun and Friends! PBC - Peninsula Bay Cities is pleased to again offer a complete Swim School and ACA accredited Summer Day Camp. Programs include: Professional Swim Instruction; Traditional Day Camp for 4 year olds through 8th grade, Sport Specialty Camps for children 2nd through 8th grade that include: Horsemanship, Golf Academy at Trump National, Archery, Tennis, Soccer, and Basketball. Our Academic Enrichment program features “Hands On” experiential education for K through 4th grade. Swim instruction is included in each of these programs. AdventureTrek, is our special tween program for older campers 5th through 8th grade and features a variety of challenging activities and off site adventures. Transportation, Lunches, and Extended Day are available. For information please call (310) 541-3664 or visit www.PBCDayCamp.com .

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 4-14 Years Old

Cost: Variable

PCH SK8 CAMPS - LA

Location Street Address: Carden Dominion School

Location City: Manhattan Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90277

Location Phone: 310-372-2202

Location 2 Street Address: American Martyrs School

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90266

Location 3 State: California

Contact: Lisa Jarrett

Website: http://www.pchsk8camps.com

Email: info@beachsports.org

Description: This year’s camps will include a positive curriculum featuring structured instruction. Each week of camp will consist of detailed SK8 instructio, team skate games,beach surf trips, lunch and snack breaks. Instruction will include Ollies,Kick flips, Rails, Boxes, 50/50 Grinds, Fakes and Ramp Skateboarding. All Coaches Are CPR andFirst Aid Trained & Experienced Teachers, Coaches and Riders. Strict Safety Rules Will Be Followed Sunscreen Is Available For Camper Use. Official PCH SK8 CAMP T-Shirt is Included Boys & Girls Age 5-14 Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Fee: $260 9:00 am – 12:00 Fee: $210 Three Day Camp Thur-Fri-Sat 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Fee: $210 9:00 am – 12:00 Fee: $155

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5-14

Cost: From $155.00 per week

Peninsula Sports Camps

Location Street Address: Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloydon Rd.

Location City: Palos Verdes Estates

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 377-0690

Contact: Tom Maier

Website: http://peninsulasportscamps.com

Email: tom@peninsulasportscamps.com

Description: Basketball, Baseball and Soccer Camps at Palos Verdes High School for boys and girls, ages 6-14. Time of camps is 9:00am-4:00pm. Fundamentals, games, guest speakers, swimming, awards,and t-shirts. Cost is $215 for the week. Transportation is available for $35 for the week

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 6-14

Cost: $215

Performing Arts Workshops

Location Street Address: Richland Elementary

Location City: West Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90064

Location Phone: (310) 827-8827

Location 2 Street Address: Meadows Elementary

Location 2 City: Manhattan Beach

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90266

Location 2 Phone: (310) 827-8827

Location 3 Street Address: Darby Elementary

Location 3 City: Northridge

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 91326

Location 3 Phone: (310) 827-8827

Contact: Cheryl

Website: http://www.performingartsworkshops.com

Email: performingartsla@aol.com

Description: MUSICAL THEATER CAMP, GUITAR CAMP & TEEN WEEK! 3 great camps, 5 shows: Oklahoma, Aladdin, Pirates of Penzance, Little Mermaid & American Rock Musical!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 - 15

Cost: $450/2 weeks $280/ Teen Week

Performing Arts Workshops

Location Street Address: camps in: WLA, Manhattan Beach, Redondo, El Segundo, North Hollywood, Northridge

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90292

Location Phone: (310) 827-8827

Contact: Performing Arts Workshops

Website: http://www.performingartsworkshops.com

Email: performingartsla@aol.com

Description: Spend your summer in PAW’s: MUSICAL THEATER Camp, GUITAR Camp, PHOTOGRAPHY Camp, SPORTS Camp or TEEN Camp! Camps for ages 5-15. In MUSICAL THEATER CAMP shine on stage performing beloved children’s shows. First timers to advanced performers will discover the joys of acting, improv, voice & speech, dance, stage presence and much more! Session I: June 28 - July 9 "THE LION KING" Session II: July 12 - July 23 "CHARLOTTE’S WEB" Session III: July 26 – August 6 "OLIVER TWIST!" Session IV: August 9 - August 20 "SLEEPING BEAUTY" Teen Week: August 23 - August 27 "VAMPIRE HIGH…A Night School Musical!" Join LIVE & UNPLUGGED GUITAR CAMP, play the acoustic guitar and be a real guitar hero. Learn chords, tabs, picking, strumming and music theory while playing rock, pop & classical guitar. Working in concert with PAW’s Theater Camp you will showcase your original compositions as well as provide underscoring for a live theatrical production. At SNAP PHOTOGRAPHY CAMP learn to make pictures, not just take them! Be the master of your social media world through digital photography. Learn fundamentals such as composition, exposure, light & shadow and depth of field. Enjoy your collected works in a portfolio for years to come! With iFIT SPORTS CAMP you can fit sports & fitness into your summer! Join in exciting workshops like Karate, Obstacle Course Alley, Cardio Kickboxing, Yoga Boogie and Speed Racer as well as play team sports like Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Frisbee Golf and Extreme Challenge. The most fun you will ever have adding physical fitness to your summer. ALL CAMPS: Doors open at 7:30am, program hours are 8:30am to 3:00pm with extended play until 5:00pm (where available). Campers work together to produce a creative final performance which family and friends are invited to attend. The performance is held on the last day of each session. Our teachers have extensive experience working with children. Many are certified enrichment teachers and have/or are working towards their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in their respective disciplines. Professionalism, experience and enthusiasm are some of the defining traits of our teachers and they use these qualities to empower the personal and creative growth of our students. In addition, each teacher will have cleared a criminal background check. Locations include: West Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, North Hollywood & Northridge. “The best performing arts experience my daughter has ever had!” Parent, Manhattan Beach.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 - 15

Cost: $480 per two weeks

Pintsize Sports & Cheer Camp

Location Street Address: Manhattan Beach and Rolling Hills, CA

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: N/A

Location Phone: 310 220 7804

Contact: Sarah

Website: http://www.pintsizesports.com

Email: info@pintsizesports.com

Description: A fun week for children age 4 to 8 filled with sports or cheer, arts & crafts, water play, games and a picnic lunch. Choose either sports camp which consists of a different sports each day including soccer, tee ball, hockey and basketball. Or cheer camp where children will learn the movements of cheer as well as rotines, jumps and tumbling. The last day we have hot dogs, cupcakes prizes and trophies for all particiapants. Every camper receives a free tee shirt.

ACA Accredited: No

PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp

Location Street Address: Multiple locations across Los Angeles County

Location State: California

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 310-443-7607

Contact: Danny Pezzotta, Harry Shafer, Lucas Leonardo

Website: http://www.planetbravo.com

Email: info@planetbravo.com

Description: Since 2003, PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp has been allowing kids to explore their love of computers and technology, while still ensuring plenty of fun in the sun! Campers at Techno-tainment Camp work in either one-week sessions on chosen projects, or two-week Expanded Studio Sessions, where they will use new ideas and techniques to enhance their first week's work. PlanetBravo has several locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area, and camps are available for students entering grades 2-9. Courses taught by our highly-skilled staff of counselors include Video Game Creation, Movie-Making, 2D and 3D Animation, Web Design, Programming, Robotics and more! Each week, all 30 campers will be assigned to their own computer, and with a minimum of 3 counselors per week plus a director, every child will get the individual attention they deserve. And to top it all off, this award-winning camp is hundreds less than any other technology camp!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 2-9

Cost: $325 - $475/week

PV Kids' Corner Summer Day Camp

Location Street Address: 38 Crest Road West

Location City: Rolling Hills

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 541-7626, ext. 709

Contact: PV Kids' Corner Business Office

Website: http://www.pvpusd.k12.ca.us/pvkids

Description: PV Kids’ Corner Summer Day Camp offers all South Bay children entering DK-5th grade a fun, exciting and enriching summer experience. Campers can create their own program to best suit their interests and family schedules, choosing from one to ten individual Camp Weeks and many Pre-paid Optional Trips. Camp operates 6/14-8/20/10 from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. New and exciting themes are designed for each week of camp, which include fun-filled activities and new experiences combined with camp favorites and special events. Check out our Perfection on Wheels Bicycle Stunt Team, TNT Dunk Squad, United Studios of Self Defense and Dog Agility Team performances! Join in the fun with the Game Truck Party, Legos, Laser Tag, Rock Climbing, Interactive DJ Party, Beach Trips, Camp Carnivals and much more!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Entering Grades DK-5

Cost: $190 per Week

PV SURF CAMP

Location Street Address: RAT Beach' - Located directly accross from Palos Verdes Beach Club

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 310-908-8164

Contact: Leith Emery

Website: http://www.pvsurfcamp.com

Email: pvsurf@pvsurfcamp.com

Description: P.V. Surf offers various programs depending on age and skill level. The range of programs begins with the participant who is not quite ready to start surfing (these participants may begin on bodyboards), up to the intermediate surfer who wants to improve on his/her skills. All camp sessions are led with an excellent ratio of participants to instructors (never more than 5:1). We believe that by working with participants in small, manageable groups there is more time for individual attention and the rate of progress accelerates. Sign up for one week sessions and choose either the morning or afternoon session. All equipment is provided, as well as cold drinks and a free camp t-shirt and stickers. Sign-up early to avoid sold out sessions. For 2007 we are looking forward to making your child

ACA Accredited: Yes

Rawhide Ranch

Location Street Address: Southern California between Los Angeles and San Diego

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92003

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (760) 758-0083

Website: http://www.RawhideRanch.com

Email: info@rawhideranch.com

Description: Rawhide Ranch, a private camp established in 1963, is famous for providing campers from all over the world with a taste of the old west. Located near Bonsall, CA, between Los Angeles & San Diego. Campers learn to ride in our nationally accredited western riding program. The daily schedule features western riding & vaulting (gymnastics on horseback) instruction, animal care time, animal & horse science classes plus a variety of electives to choose from such as roping, archery, intro to rodeo, farm life, drama, country line dance, climbing tower, swimming & water slide. Co-ed program for ages 7-15. Summer Camp opens on June 20 and continues for nine weeks, ending on August 21. One week or multiple week sessions available. Rawhide Ranch is proud to be accredited by both the American Camp Association and the Certified Horsemanship Association assuring camp families that we meet the highest camp and safety standards in the industry today. Member of Western Association of Independent Camps.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 7-15 years

Cost: $865 per week

Real Science

Location Street Address: 10 Locations Throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext. 137

Contact: STAR Summer Camps

Description: STAR offers four exciting science-themed summer camps: Superhero Science (Biology, Chemistry & Physics): Discover scientific secrets behind your favorite hero's super powers! You'll learn all about sounds, echoes, spiders, webs, and so much more as you uncover the super-facts behind the super-fiction and figure out which powers you would want to have! Science of Star Wars (Physics & Aeronautics): Journey to a galaxy far, far away as you soar at light speed into a strange world of radical robots, super starships and awesome aliens! You can even build your own rocket ship that can launch up to 300 feet in the air! Dr. Kid (Medicine, Biology & Animal Anatomy): Step into an optometrist's shoes, experience the life of a veterinarian, and find out what it takes to become a radiologist or dentist. Come home with a doctor kit full of real M.D. tools! Science Explorers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics): Use Lego Robotics and electrical engineering to create innovative gadgets, build bridges and be the first to perform our new, patent-pending, never-before-seen chemistry experiments - it's smokin'!!! Real Science Camps are offered in 10 locations throughout Los Angeles

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1-6

Cost: $265

River Way Ranch Camp

Location Street Address: 6450 Elwood Road

Location City: Sanger

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 93619

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (800) 821-2801

Contact: Jerry Reid

Website: http://www.RiverWayRanchCamp.com

Email: inquiry@riverwayranchcamp.com

Description: River Way Ranch Camp has won the #1 California family business award in 2000 and 2008 and has established itself over the last 43 years as one of the most premier residential summer camps in the country. Offering campers, ages 7-16, the chance of a lifetime. With a highly trained staff bringing enthusiasm, energy and encouragement to every aspect of their stay, our campers break through their personal barriers as they branch out and try many of our 65 different activities. Facilities at River Way set the standard for the camping industry, offering campers air-conditioned, resort style accommodations. Counselors encourage campers to challenge themselves with new experiences, allowing them to discover hidden talents and increase their sense of accomplishments and self esteem. River Way is consistently viewed as a leader in the summer camp industry. For more information, please visit our website (www.riverwayranchcamp.com) or call (800) 821-2801 for a brochure and DVD.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Rock STAR

Location Street Address: Fairburn Elementary

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90024

Location Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext.137

Location 2 Street Address: Dixie Canyon Elementary

Location 2 City: Sherman Oaks

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 91423

Location 2 Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext.137

Location 3 Street Address: Marquez Elementary

Location 3 City: Pacific Palisades

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 90272

Location 3 Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext.137

Contact: Camp Office

Description: Aspiring musicians, it

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 1st-8th grade

Cost: $285 per week

Rockstar

Location Street Address: 6 Locations Throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 91423

Location 3 Zip Code: 90034

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Are you ready to join a rock revolution? Sign up for RockSTAR Summer Camp and you’ll become a ROCKSTAR! Rock out with kids your own age and skill level. Learn from professional Los Angeles musicians! Take the stage like a real RockSTAR! Camp is for all students grades 1st-8th. NO previous experience is required! Receive one-on-one instruction on an instrument of your choice and produce an album using MacBook Pros. Design your CD cover and take home your very own CD!Rock our world!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 8

Cost: $295

Sandy Days Kids Camp

Location Street Address: Will Rogers Beach, Tower 10

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: 310-569-1274

Contact: Sina Monjazeb

Website: http://www.sandydayskidscamp.com

Email: sina@sandydayskidscamp.com

Description: Sandy Days Kids Camp is a beach camp located in Pacific Palisades for kids ages 5-12. Water activities, sports, dance, arts and crafts, games, kid performances, and sand activities are encouraged and supervised by our mature and experienced staff. We have a 6:1 camper to counselor ratio. Our flexible schedule allows you to arrange days at the beach that will fit in with your summer plans.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 - 12

Cost: $58 per day

Santa Monica Surf School

Location Street Address: Santa Monica Beach

Location State: California

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 310-345-2902

Website: http://www.santamonicasurfschool.com

Email: info@santamonicasurfschool.com

Description: Santa Monica Surf School is a fun and exciting camp that focuses on teaching the sport of surfing and the related safety and environmental awareness that accompanies this ocean sport. We run day camp weekly for kids 8-14 from 9am - 4pm.

ACA Accredited: No

Science Fun for Little Ones!

Location Street Address: 1632 S. Pacific Coast Highway

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90277

Location Phone: 310-892-6240

Contact: Taylor Holloway Ed.D.

Website: http://www.scsciencecenter.com

Email: info@scsciencecenter.com

Description: Exciting and interactive hands-on science camps! Camp Physicist, Biologist, Chemist, Cooking with Science, & Camp Inventor. Sign-up today on our website, www.scsciencecenter.com, or call (310) 892 - 6240

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 - 13

Cost: $299 full day, $199 half day

Sew Creative Cafe Sewing for Kids

Location Street Address: 1726 Aviation Blvd.,

Location City: Redondo Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90278

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 376-0065

Contact: Joyce Blaney

Website: http://www.SewCreativeCafe.com

Email: joyce@sewcreativecafe.com

Description: SUMMER CAMPS (Sewing, quilting, knitting & crochet) for kids ages 6 and up through teens, offered every week beginning mid-June thru Labor Day, 2010. If possible, we may have some single day workshops during a camp that isn't completely full. We also offer ongoing weekly classes year-round, from 3:30 on and on Saturdays. Call for openings - during the summer we can be flexible - call to see what openings we have weekly. We start them sewing on the machine right away making simple projects and advancing according to their skill and ability. We also teach evening adults classes (day classes during the school year), and do Custom Embroidery. Thanks for checking us out!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 6 and up

Cost: call for pricing/see website

Skylake Yosemite Camp

Location Street Address: 37976 Rd 222 #25

Location City: Wishon

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 93669

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (559) 642-3720

Contact: Natalie

Website: http://www.skylake.com

Email: natalie@skylake.com

Description: Ever dream of a place where cell phones, video games, and televisions are not important? Welcome to Skylake Yosemite Camp. Here campers get to play the old fashion way

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 7-15

South Bay Junior Athletic Group

Location Street Address: 375 Via Almar

Location City: Palos Verdes

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Phone: 310-400-0524

Contact: Rachelle Ricardo

Website: http://www.southbayjag.weebly.com

Email: southbayjag@gmail.com

Description: We will enhance your child’s healthy lifestyle while enabling them to become better and more well rounded athletes. Our goal is to train our participants to run a 5k, either for the first time or faster than they have run it before. We will incorporate fun workouts with athletic skills while developing camaraderie, confidence, teamwork and a love for outdoor fun! We will play sports such as flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer and ultimate Frisbee. In addition to all this fun, we’ll learn about nutrition, how to train to prevent injury as well as proper stretching techniques. Last and most importantly, we hope to develop friendships and a lifelong interest in a healthy lifestyle and love for fitness. While your child is having fun and competing, their bodies will experience beneficial physical and mental changes as a result of proven and safe exercising techniques. Some results our campers may expect are: *Increased flexibility, balance and coordination *Greater cardio respiratory capacity *Increased cardiovascular endurance *Increased explosiveness and agility *Increased lean body mass and fat loss *Increased speed, quickness, and jumping ability *Increased serotonin levels

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 11-14

Cost: Varies

Sports Plus Day Camp

Location Street Address: 13437 Ventura Blvd. #226

Location City: Sherman Oaks

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91423

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 818-905-6125

Contact: Camp Office

Website: http://www.sportsplusdaycamp.com

Email: fun@sportsplusdaycamp.com

Description: For the past 25 amazing years, boys and girls ages 5 thru 14 have enjoyed the exciting and innovative programs offered by Sports Plus Day Camp. Our All American Program is for the campers who love to do it all. From basketball to bowling, soccer to surfing, we have an activity and scheduling option that is perfect for you. Our Training Camp program offers one week camps in: baseball, basketball, cheer, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.

ACA Accredited: No

Sports STAR

Location Street Address: 8 Locations Throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 90025

Location 3 Zip Code: 91423

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Lace up those sneakers, stretch out those muscles, and join us at Sports STAR for a summer of fun-filled athletic activities! Master the basic skills of your favorite games and improve your appreciation of strategy, teamwork and most importantly, good sportsmanship. Our experienced instructors will teach you the ins and outs of baseball, basketball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee and much more! In addition to the workouts you’ll get on the field, gain a better understanding of statistics, sports writing, and the structure of professional teams. Tone your body and learn all about the sporting world as you enjoy an energetic and action-packed summer.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $255

Star Summer Camps

Location Street Address: West Los Angeles, Culver City, Cheviot Hills, West Hollywood, Pacific Palisades, Mar Vista, Westchester, Sherman Oaks

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90025

Location Phone: (310) 842-8040, ext. 137

Location 2 State: California

Description: Over 20 award winning camps throughout Los Angeles! STAR Tours, Center Stage, Culinary ARts, Everything Girly, The Woodshop, Hablemos, Eco Camp, Comics Alive, Play Smart, Chess Champs, Tech City, Art Studio, Toe-Tappers, Sports STAR, SuperSTAR, Kinder Prep, Design It and Platform 9 3/4.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Kindergarten - 8th grade

Cost: Varies - see website!

STAR Summer School

Location Street Address: 615 Holmby Avenue

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90024

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Street Address: 9755 Cattaraugus Avenue

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90034

Location 3 Street Address: 16821 Marquez Avenue

Location 3 City: Pacific Palisades

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 90272

Contact: STAR Summer Camps

Description: School may be out, but sunshine-soaked STAR Summer School fun has just begun! STAR’s Summer School finds enjoyable, individualized ways to improve skills in both reading comprehension and mathematics. It’s a great opportunity to get ahead in school as you build on and review all of your favorite subjects from the previous year in a small class setting. Receive personal instruction from experienced and credentialed classroom teachers in the mornings, and then participate in your choice of exciting afternoon enrichment classes such as sports, computers, science and art. Each week also includes a spectacular fieldtrip, combining the best of what both school and STAR summer camp have to offer!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $285

Summer Adventure Camp

Location Street Address: 1243 Artesia Blvd

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90266

Location Phone: 310.374.0583

Contact: Tammy Sorg/Shirley Hippler

Website: http://Journeyoffaith.com

Email: tammy.sorg@journeyoffaith.com

Description: 8 Weeks of Themed Fun Cost is Weekly We bring in Visiting Entertainment Lots of Water Play/Slides Music Rhapsody joins us! Arts & Crafts

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 2-4/4 1/2-7yrs

Cost: $245 Preschool/$220 K -1st

Summer at Brentwood School

Location Street Address: 100 S. Barrington Pl.

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90049

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 873-1045

Contact: Amanda Kelson

Website: http://www.summeratbrentwood.com

Email: info@summeratbrentwood.com

Description: Summer at Brentwood provides a safe and nurturing environment where students entering Kindergarten-12th Grade engage in a broad range of classes, sports, and activities within a vibrant and diverse community. Summer at Brentwood is located on the East Campus of Brentwood School. The 30 acre campus offers state of the art facilities including technology integrated classrooms, a competition swimming pool, multiple athletic fields, and championship tennis courts. Our team of dedicated faculty, staff, coaches, and counselors are here to provide a memorable experience for your child. Visit our Web site for detailed program information and online registration.

ACA Accredited: No

Summer At The Academy

Location Street Address: 2818 Manhattan Beach Blvd

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90249

Location Phone: 310-327-3094

Contact: Donna De La Torre

Website: http://www.crossroadca.org

Email: delatorred@crossroadca.org

Description: An action packed summer with morning and afternoon sessions available June 28th through July 30th. Visit our website for more information.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: K-8th grade

Cost: Varies Depending on Program

Summer Language Camps

Location Street Address: 322 Vista del Mar Suite B

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90277

Location Phone: 310-378-1086

Contact: Savoir Faire Language Institute

Website: http://www.sfli-ca.com

Email: info@sfli-ca.com

Description: In our immersion camps kids learn to speak Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese or Japanese by "doing". Activity oriented, hands-on, full of field trips, games, cultural crafts and cooking. Your child will be able to use greetings, basic questions & answers and vocabulary while having a fabulous time! What better way to expose your child to another language but in the medium they so naturally respond to!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4 and up

Summer Science Day Camp

Location Street Address: 1632 S. Pacific Coast Highway

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90277

Location Phone: 310 - 892 - 6240

Contact: Taylor Holloway Ed.D.

Website: http://www.scsciencecenter.com

Email: info@scsciencecenter.com

Description: Exciting and interactive science day camps for kids ages 5 - 13. Camps include: Camp Chemist, Camp Physicist, Camp Biologist, Camp Cooking with Science, Camp Inventor, & Middle School Science Readiness Camp!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 - 13

Cost: $299 / week - full day, $199 / week - half day

SuperCamp

Location Street Address: Pitzer College

Location City: Claremont

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91711

Location Phone: 800-285-3276

Location 2 Street Address: Cal State San Marcos

Location 2 City: San Diego County

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 92096

Location 3 Street Address: Stanford University

Location 3 City: Outside San Francisco

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 94305

Website: http://www.SuperCamp.com

Email: info@supercamp.com

Description: Kids love SuperCamp. Parents, too! Kids 9-18 love it because they discover their own greatness and learn that they can accomplish anything they put their minds to. And they enjoy every action-packed minute at camp with SuperCamp

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 9-19

Cost: $2695 - $2995

Supreme Sports Camp

Location Street Address: 15871 Mulholland Dr.

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90049

Location Phone: 310-889-3706/661-993-0713

Contact: Mark Nott

Website: http://www.supremesportscamp.com

Email: notto@supremesportscamp.com

Description: Supreme Sports Camp is for kids ages 5-13. At Supreme Sports Camp, we emphasize FUN and FRIENDSHIPS within a safe, cooperative learning environment on a beautiful campus. Our coaches primary goal is to provide professional instruction in a variety of sports and activities to allow children the opportunity to learn new skills while building self-esteem and self-confidence. What your child will enjoy at SUPREME SPORTS CAMP: soccer, baseball, basketball. flag-football, volleyball, pillow hockey, swimming, obstacle ball, vortex ball, jungle hunt, olympic games, arts & crafts, specialty sports camps, fun contests and much more.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5-13

Cost: $200-$350 per week

Surf Camp - Learn to Surf LA

Location Street Address: Navy Street Lifeguard Tower

Location City: El Segundo

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90291

Location Phone: 310-663-2479

Location 2 Street Address: Lifeguard tower 49 - Dockweiler State Beach

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90293

Contact: Patrick Murphy

Website: http://www.LearnToSurfLA.com

Email: info@learntosurfla.com

Description: Learn to Surf LA Surf camp is a place for kids to safely learn how to surf and handle themselves competently in the ocean. While we focus mainly on surfing, other activities include beach volleyball, beach soccer, nerf football, boogie boarding, paddling, and more. Come see what all the excitement's all about!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 7-17

Cost: $300 to $375

Tall Ship Cruising

Location Street Address: Tall Ship TOLE MOUR, Rainbow Harbour

Location City: Long Beach

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90813

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (909) 625-6194

Contact: Amy Maguire

Website: http://www.tolemour.com

Email: info@guideddiscoveries.org

Description: Sail the California Channel Islands. Learn sail training and marine biology. See whales and dolphins, scuba dive and snorkel. Check out our website for more information.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 10-18 years

Cost: $1400 - $3500

Tech City

Location Street Address: Multiple locations throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90024

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 Ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 90066

Location 3 Zip Code: 90034

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Declare yourself a citizen of Tech City, where the computer is king! Our instructors help you navigate the latest technology and then let you loose to incorporate your favorite subjects into fun and exciting computer activities. Campers will generate personalized comic books, music videos, soundtracks, video games and even their own websites. It’s the perfect combination of instruction and hands-on experience. Tech City is a wonderful opportunity for students to hone their basic computer skills, all while learning about exciting and new computer programs. Log on now!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 2nd - 6th

Cost: $275

Teens on the Go

Location Street Address: 4160 Grand View Blvd

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90066

Location Phone: 877-943-5747

Contact: Nicole Webb

Website: http://www.Teens on The Go

Email: teensonthego@thehelpgroup.org

Description: Teens on the Go is a unique social skills camp designed especially for teens, ages 15 to 18, with Asperger’s Disorder, High Functioning Autism, and related challenges. Our exciting camp program features daily trips, tours, activities and events throughout the greater Los Angeles area guaranteed to offer fun, skill building, and foster new friendships. Professional and highly trained staff ensure that social skills development is integrated into every aspect of this exciting camp program. Each day will begin and end with a short group activity designed to facilitate peer communications and interactions. Daily transportation via mini-vans will also foster social connections as campers travel in small groups and share common adventures throughout the week.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 15-18

Cost: Varies depending on number of days

TGA Premier Junior Golf Summer Camps

Location Street Address: Rancho Park, Holmby HIlls, Marriot MB, Alondra Park

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90245

Location Phone: 310-33300622

Contact: TGA Los Angeles

Website: http://http://losangeles.golftga.com/

Email: michelle@golftga.com

Description: TGA Premier Junior Golf Camps are back for the 7th year. June 21 - Aug 27. Each weeklong camp for boys and girls includes daily course play and professional instruction. Travel to local golf courses 2-3 days a week. Join us in a fun and enriching camp environment.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 - 16

Cost: $350 - $375

The Little Gym Anytime, Summertime Camp

Location Street Address: 20914 Hawthorne Blvd.

Location City: Torrance

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90503

Location Phone: 310-370-2100

Location 2 Street Address: 15891 Goldenwest Street

Location 2 City: Huntington Beach

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 92647

Contact: Jamie Mainvielle

Website: http://www.TheLittleGym.com

Email: jmainvielle@thelittlegym.com

Description: Looking for a flexible and fun summer camp? Our specially developed camp curriculum combines physical activity, gymnastics and play with arts, crafts and special events. Camps are Monday - Friday, 10am-1pm. You choose whichever days throughout the summer that fit into your schedule!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3-10 years

Cost: $175/week

The Pretenders Studio Dance/Musical Theater Camp

Location Street Address: 1635 16th Street

Location City: Santa Monica

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90404

Location Phone: (310) 828-3030

Contact: Lisa

Website: http://www.thepretendersstudio.com

Description: 4 Week Pretenders Dance/Musical Theater Camp: June 29th–July 25th “A Broadway Review” for Ages 6-14 Learn to dance, sing, and act out some of the most famous Broadway hits in this summer’s smashing review! Monday-Thursday 10:00-3:00pm (Performance: Saturday July 25th)

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 6-14

Cost: $650

The Young Actor's Theatre Camp

Location Street Address: Santa Cruz Mountains

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 95065

Location Phone: (925) 858-3548

Contact: Shawn Ryan

Website: http://www.youngactorstheatrecamp.org

Email: info@youngactorstheatrecamp.org

Description: YATC is the Bay Area's premiere overnight theatre camp. Boasting Master Class teachers such as Nikki Blonsky and Zach Braff, at YATC students learn from the stars!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 8-18

Cost: $795-$1590

Theater (Seussical the Musical!)

Location Street Address: 10650 Ashby Ave.

Location City: Pacific Palisades

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Street Address: 16821 Marquez Ave.

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90272

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: “Seussical The Musical!”, the Broadway smash that brought to life the crazy creations of Dr. Seuss, is coming to STAR Summer Camp, and we want you to be a part of the show! Take the stage and jumpstart your showbiz career this summer! Play Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, or one of the Whos of Whoville. It’s a musical extravaganza your friends and family will never forget! In the course of the summer you’ll practice professional vocal warm-up and voice technique, rehearse choreographed dances, and play theater games. You’ll also get your own script, workbook, and CD to keep forever! Theatre builds confidence, improves public speaking, and nurtures creativity! So don’t miss this opportunity to make a super special Seussical summer memory as we prepare you for STARDOM!!!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

Three Cheers!

Location Street Address: 4 Locations throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90024

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 90272

Location 3 Phone: 90034

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Clap your hands! Stomp your feet! Our cheer camp cannot be beat! Designed for beginners as well as those who cheer on a team, our Cheer Camp will have you jumping for joy! Every day is packed with cheer practices and cheerleading-related activities like gymnastics, dance and much more! Cheer Camp emphasizes the importance of positive personal development and a healthy lifestyle as we learn all aspects of cheerleading, from cheers and chants to motions and jumps. You’ll also get to exercise your artistic side, as we craft our own pom-poms, t-shirts, and signs. You’ll build your sense of team spirit and meet cheer-y new friends as you have a blast doing cheer-robics, playing cheer games and acting out cheer skits. We’ll give out merit awards for cheerleading achievement, and each Friday there will be a special camp exhibition for family and friends to watch campers perform a cheer-tacular choreographed routine!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $275

UC Santa Barbara Family Vacation Center

Location Street Address: UCSB Alumni Affairs

Location City: Santa Barbara

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 93106

Location Phone: 805-893-3123

Contact: Megan Souleles

Website: http://www.familyvacationcenter.com

Email: megan.souleles@ia.ucsb.edu

Description: The UCSB Family Vacation Center is an all- inclusive family camp located on the campus of UCSB. Enjoy a week of family fun and activities for all members of your family. June 26 - August 28

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: All Ages

UCLA UniCamp

Location Street Address: 900 Hilgard Ave., Suite 301, camp location in Barton Flats Area, about 30 minutes outside of Big Bear City, CA

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90024

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: (310) 208-8252 ext. 17

Contact: Diana Martinez, Director of Recruitment

Website: http://www.unicamp.org

Email: dmartinez@unicamp.org

Description: UCLA UniCamp is the official student charity of the University of California, Los Angeles. UniCamp operates as an independently funded, secular, non-profit organization.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Velocity Sports Performance Football Skills & Speed Camp

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90278

Location Phone: (310) 297-9001

ACA Accredited: No

Village School Summer Camp

Location Street Address: 780 Swartmore Ave

Location City: Pacific Palisades

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90272

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 310-459-8411

Contact: Gricelda Gamboa

Website: http://www.village-school.org

Email: ggamboa@village-school.org

Description: Over 50 different classes and activities! Half & Full day camps, week by week options. Choose from Sports, Dance, Theater, Science, Cooking, Water Wars, Academic Prep, Fashion, Sound Effects, Karaoke Idol, Acting, an Overnighter, and much more! There is something for everyone.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 1st-6th grade

Cost: $240 per class

Wild Animal Camp

Location Street Address: 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd.

Location City: Escondido

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92027

Location Phone: (760) 738-5057

Contact: Stevie Zimmerman

Website: http://www.sandiegozoo.org

Email: szimmerman@sandiegozoo.org

Description: The Wild Animal Park is like nowhere else- and you

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 4-17

Cost: $150-$899, day-resident camp

Wonder Valley Family Camp

Location Street Address: 6450 Elwood Road

Location City: Sanger

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 93657

Location Phone: 800-821-2801

Contact: Jerry Reid

Website: http://www.wondervalleyfamilycamp.com

Email: info@wondervalleyfamilycamp.com

Description: Wonder Valley Family Camp and Vacation Center is a series of two fabulous week-long sessions for the entire family, from infants to grandparents. Wonder Valley is a fun place to bring the family together and make new friends. For the past 24 years, Wonder Valley has provided the ultimate family camp vacation. Come join us for one of the most memorable vacations you will ever experience!

ACA Accredited: No

Wonder-Camp

Location Street Address: 1901 North Valley Drive

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90266

Location Phone: 310.545.4550

Contact: Kara Gonzales

Website: http://www.wondernation.com

Email: studiomanager@wondernation.com

Description: WONDERNATION's Wonder-Camps are designed with the WHOLE child in mind. Wonder-Camps offer programming through play to stimulate learning and development. Our goal is to foster independence, imagination, and critical thinking skills among children in a non-competitive setting. Led by experienced educators, each weekly camp offers lively, age-appropriate activities and holistic experiences. Each week features a UNIQUE THEME, with plenty of new projects for returning students. Campers will participate in daily/weekly components including painting, drawing, drama, yoga, clay-working, dancing/movement, drumming, sports & more! Weekly components will include: Outdoor activities Arts Fitness Skill Building Unique Experiences

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 3-6

Cost: $225 per Week

Woodshop

Location Street Address: 4 Locations throughout Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: 310-842-8040 ext. 137

Location 2 Zip Code: 90045

Location 3 Zip Code: 90024

Contact: STAR Camps

Description: Grab your tools, join the crew, and build outrageous woodworking pieces under the instruction of master woodworkers, expert sculptors, graphic designers and makers of musical instruments. Learn craftsmanship, design and workshop safety as you hammer away at your wooden creations. You’ll even explore ways to save the planet one piece of wood at a time from structural pioneers. For the grand finale, showcase your projects at our Woodworking Exhibit!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: Grades 1 - 6

Cost: $265

X-treme STAR

Location Street Address: Castle Heights Elementary

Location City: Los Angeles

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90034

Location Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext.137

Location 2 Street Address: Mar Vista Elementary

Location 2 City: Los Angeles

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 90066

Location 2 Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext.137

Location 3 Street Address: Marquez Elementary

Location 3 City: Pacific Palisades

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 90272

Location 3 Phone: (310) 842-8040 ext.137

Contact: Camp Office

Description: Don

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 2nd-6th grade

Cost: $285 per week

YakAcademy

Location Street Address: 24002 Via Fabricante, #206

Location City: Mission Viejo

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92691

Location Phone: (949) 598-0300

Location 2 Street Address: 12650 Sabre Springs Parkway, #202

Location 2 City: San Diego

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 92128

Location 2 Phone: (858) 679-7760

Website: http://www.yakacademy.com/

Email: info@yakacademy.com

Description: YakAcademy offers foreign language classes and camps for children ages 1-10. Classes capitalize on a child's window of opportunity for language, which research has shown to be from birth to about age 10! Using play-based immersion techniques, the company creates a fun environment where children naturally absorb language through song, movement, and activities.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 1 - 10

Cost: varies

YMCA Day Camp

Location Street Address: 29831 Crown Valley Parkway

Location City: Laguna Niguel

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92677

Location Phone: (949) 495-9622

Contact: Erin N. Johnson

Website: http://www.ymcaoc.org/camp/traditional-day-camp.php

Email: enjohnson@ymcaoc.net

Description: YMCA Day Camps combine fun enrichment activities with weekly field trips to provide your child with a summer of fun! Daily activities such as sports, crafts, nature adventures, and group games will keep your child engaged and active while they are having a great time with their friends. Weekly field trips to locations such as Knott's Berry Farm, Discovery Science Center, the aquarium, and the beach compliment daily activities in providing your child with memories that will last a lifetime!

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 5 - 14 (Kindergarten - 8th Grade)

Cost: $180 (5 days/week), $128 (3 days/week)

YMCA Resident Camp

Location Street Address: In the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear Lake

Location City: Big Bear Lake

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92315

Location Phone: (949) 549 -9622

Contact: Staci Chambers

Website: http://www.ymcaoc.org/camp/resident_camp.php

Email: schambers@ymcaoc.net

Description: Camp Oakes is located near beautiful Big Bear Lake and runs from July 18th

ACA Accredited: Yes

Ages: 8 - 19

Cost: $485.00 - $560.00

YMCA Resident Camps - San Diego

Location Street Address: 4761 Pine Hills Road

Location City: Julian

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 92036

Location Phone: (760) 765-0642

Location 2 Street Address: 560 Silver Strand Blvd.

Location 2 City: Imperial Beach

Location 2 State: California

Location 2 Zip Code: 91932

Location 3 Street Address: 2315 Frisius Road

Location 3 City: Julian

Location 3 State: California

Location 3 Zip Code: 92036

Website: http://www.camp.ymca.org/

Email: camp@ymca.org

Description: The YMCA of San Diego County offers three resident camps for children ages 7-16. Camp Surf, along the Silver Strand State Beach in San Diego is a spectacular ocean-front camp. All levels of surfing, body-boarding and ocean sports are taught. Camp Marston, the traditional mountain camp in Julian, offers canoeing, archery, swimming, crafts, hiking, campfires and more. Raintree Ranch Camp features western-style horseback riding instruction, arena lessons and trail rides serving beginner to advanced riders. All camps carry emphasis on character development in a positive, value driven environment. Activities are designed to help youngsters develop confidence and realize their fullest potential through the development of spirit, mind and body. Proudly accredited by the American Camping Association.

ACA Accredited: Yes

Cost: varies

YMCA Summer Camp

Location Street Address: Held on 30 + school campuses throughout South OC

Location City: South Orange County

Location State: California

Contact: Elizabeth Mesinas

Website: http://www.ymcaoc.org/child_care/

Email: emesinas@ymcaoc.net

Description: The YMCA has your cure for the Summer Time Blues. Each day comes packed with the perfect amount of busy and the right amount of fun. Children can beat back the blahs with eye-popping fun and inspiring activities, all in a structured and nurturing environment for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Our experienced staff is dedicated to making your child's summer stimulating and memorable. Our program will include weekly field trips, special events, sports clubs, themed events, and much, much more. Your child will make friends, sing songs, play games, and do all the kinds of things that make summers so much fun. Register by March 31st and we will waive the registration fee!

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 - 12 (Kindergarten - 5th Grade)

Cost: Varies

Youth Adventures & Athletics

Location Street Address: Ladera Linda Community Center, 32201 Forrestal Dr

Location City: Rancho Palos Verdes

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 90274

Location Phone: 310-982-1098

Contact: Ken Howard

Website: http://yaacamps.com

Email: ken@yaacamps.com

Description: Youth Adventures & Athletics has three different camps this summer, the most popular Basketball camp, the kids will learn and discover they can play Basketball, Soccer camp will get those legs and feet pumping, and Aqua Arcade, lots of water games, come get soaked.

ACA Accredited: No

Ages: 5 - 10

Cost: $105.00 per camp

Aikido Day Camp

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: 91356

Location Phone: (818) 705-0600

ACA Accredited: No

Art Adventure Eco Camp

Location State: California

Location Phone: 310-802-5448

ACA Accredited: No

Beach Volleyball Camps - Sinjin Smith & Randy Stoklos

Location State: California

Location Phone: 310-940-7166

Contact: N/A

Website: http://N/A

Email: N/A

ACA Accredited: No

Camp Mountain Chai

Location State: California

Location Phone: Winter: (858) 535-1995, Summer: (909) 794-3800

ACA Accredited: Yes

Clay Camp

Location State: California

Location Phone: 818-905-8300

ACA Accredited: No

DayJams

Location Street Address: Notre Dame de Namur Univ., 1500 Ralston Ave., Belmont, CA

Location State: California

Location Zip Code: N/A

Location Map: Click here

Location Phone: 1-800-295-5956