LOS ANGELES SUMMER CAMPS BLOG

Unfortunately we've had to cancel the LA Camp Fair at Dodger Stadium which was set to take place March 6.

This was not an easy decision to make. In the end, we determined there were too many variables in play that could make the quality of this event less than ideal.

Our goal is to provide an authentic and genuine camp fair experience for every event. We will never host an event we don't feel like would meet our standards and be successful for you, so we've decided not to hold the camp fair event at Dodger Stadium this year.

The good news is, the UCLA, Calabasas and San Diego events are going to be lively and wonderful with lots of camps for your to meet. Please get your tickets to those events with the links below so we can make sure we have room for you because we are expecting huge crowds.

• UCLA Camp Fair information and tickets
  
• Calabasas Camp Fair tickets and information
• San Diego Camp Fair tickets, details and information

We'll see you at the Camp Fairs!

It's always easier to find a great camp when you're able to compare lots of them together all at once.  And the best way to learn about many different camps all in one place is by attending a summer camp fair.

You're probably familiar with a wedding expos or food show where you can visit individual booths to learn about all the different vendors' products and services. The wedding expo might have lots of different D.J's and florists displaying their wares, for example, while the food expo might have different cupcakes, breads, and other various items you can sample by visiting all the various booths.

Camp Fairs are similar events, except instead of food or wedding vendors, summer camps are on display instead.  That means you can go booth-to-booth meeting various camp directors in person and learning about their programs. You can get free brochures and ask questions, and your kids can sample different activities camps might be offering at their respective booths. It's kind of like a Farmer's Market, but for summer camps instead!

If your family lives in Agoura Hills or the surrounding community and you want to find the best camp program for your child this summer, don't miss L.A. Camp Fair's Saturday, April 4 summer camp fair at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center.

This event is completely free and you'll be able to meet -- up close and in person -- representatives from more than 50 day camps and overnight camps and learn about the programs. There will be games, activities and free food for the kids, plus lots of free parking to make getting in and out of the Camp Fair a breeze.

We hope to see you at the L.A. Camp Fair for Agoura Hills families on April 4.  While the event is free, we anticipate selling out, so we suggest getting your free tickets right now if you want to come.

See you at the  Camp Fair!

We are currently arranging all of the various L.A. Camp Fair dates and locations for the 2020 summer camp season.  The L.A. Camp Fair in Calabasas will take place Saturday, April 4 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center in Calabasas.

There's many ways to find and research summer camps, but attending a camp fair is the easiest and most efficient way for to find a program your child will love and you can trust. That's because going to a camp fair provides you the opportunity to meet camp representatives from dozens of different camps, all in one place, and learn about their programs. There's nothing like a face-to-face meeting where you can ask questions and really get to know the people who your child will be spending the summer with!

Attending the Camp Fair is free, but we're expecting a full crowd and want to make sure we have room for you. Get  your free tickets to the L.A. Camp Fair in Calabasas today.

April is here! That means your kids might be on spring break or will be soon.

You know what else it means?

Summer is just around the corner, it's time to start looking for camps.

Finding a great summer camp -- one that suits your child perfectly -- is an annual challenge for Calabasas parents. With so many options to consider, it's often overwhelming to find the best program.

What kind of camp should your choose? Who do you talk to? When should you sign up? Where do you even start?

While many parents start their camp search online -- which, by the way, is a perfectly fine strategy -- finding the your child's ideal program in this way also has its potential drawbacks.

For one thing, it can get awfully time-consuming (not to mention confusing) jumping from one website to another while trying to learn everything you can from each individual one. One mom we spoke to the other day told us she spent 6 hours (SIX HOURS!) viewing individual summer camp websites, and all she ended up with was a lot more confusion (and exhaustion!) than when she started.

There is a solution though.

Why not attend a summer Camp Fair -- an expo, if you will -- featuring all the most popular summer camps and programs under one roof?

If you're unfamiliar with Camp Fairs, they're pretty much just like a wedding expo, boat show, or other types of live expos or exhibits you're familiar with.

Attending a camp fair is a phenomenal opportunity to meet camp representatives in person from dozens of different programs all under one roof at the same time. It's like visiting a "one-stop-shop" to learn about all the best summer camps for you.

Even though you can find different Camp Fairs all over L.A. this time of year, the most convenient one you'll find is right here in your own backyard.

There's a Camp Fair in Calabasas this Sunday, April 7 from noon to 3:00 PM at A.C. Stelle Middle School in Calabasas. And it's free!

Attending this Sunday's Calabasas Camp Fair affords you an opportunity to interview camp counselors and directors from dozens of different programs, pick up free brochures, and learn about all the amazing day summer camps available to your kids this summer.

In fact, at the Calabasas Camp Fair on Sunday, over 35 different camps and programs will be on display.

You'll discover day camps, sleepaway camps, beach camps, robotics camps, music camps, sports camps, cooking camps, dance camps, acting camps, STEM and STEAM camps, academic camps, religious camps, and just about any other type of camp or program you could ever imagine. Yes, all of these and more will be at the Calabasas Camp Fair this Sunday.

Now there's just one more thing to note.

Many camp fairs take place inside school gyms, Multi-Purpose rooms, or other indoor locations with strict capacity limits. This Sunday's Camp Fair in Calabasas is no different. So even though it's free, you'll be wise to get advance tickets just in case the event sells out.

You can get more information about this Sunday's Calabasas Camp Fair and free event tickets here.

The thing you'll love the most about the April 7 L.A. Camp Fair in Calabasas is the wide variety of programs you can learn about and choose for your kids this summer.  From horseback riding camps to sports camps and everything in between, you'll find a fantastic program that fits your child's interest without a doubt.

Speaking of sports camps, Royal Basketball School is a program any child interested in basketball should consider. 

Every Summer, Royal Basketball School hosts a Summer Camp at De Toledo High School in West Hills. The Royal Basketball School has put together a curriculum that emphasizes learning the ins and outs of the game. Each day of the camp packs a full load of basketball, swimming, outdoor games, special prizes, and fun! You can register for up to 5 days/week.

Best thing about this program?  Your child does not need to be the next Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James to participate.  All they need is a willingness to learn, make new friends and have fun.

If you're interested in learning more about this program, don't miss the L.A. Camp Fair in Calabasas on April 7. The Camp Fair takes  place at A.C. Stelle Middle School from noon to 3pm. Admission is free, but advance tickets are required since we're expecting large crowd. 

Representatives from Royal Basketball School, along with camp staff from over 50 other camps and programs in L.A. will be exhibiting their camps and ready to meet you to share and discuss all their summer program opportunities for your kids this summer.

It's a "one-stop-shop" to find the best camp for you!

Parents of older kids, especially those with pre-teens and teenagers, often find themselves in a dilemma when trying to find suitable summer camp opportunities for their kids.

Typical 12, 13, or 14 years old kids often think they're "too cool" for camp, and they usually'd just rather stay home and play video games all day instead of participating in safe, fun and organized outdoor summer camp activities.

As a responsible parent, though, you'd rather your kids be outside participating in healthy and worthwhile activities with lots of other kids their age, and maybe you just don't feel comfortable letting your child stay home unsupervised all day while you and your spouse are at work.

Problem solved!

Come to the L.A. Camp Fair on Sunday, April 7 at A.C. Stelle Middle School in Calabasas. If you are looking for a great summer program your child will love, this is the solution for you! 

Attending the L.A. Camp Fair in Calabasas is like a visiting a "one stop shop" with all the best L.A. summer camps and programs all in one place.

Many people have been waiting for L.A. Camp Fair's Calabasas event details. We are pleased to announce we finally have them for you. Thank you for your patience!

What: Calabasas Camp Fair
When: Sunday, April 7, 2019
Where: A.C. Stelle Middle School, Calabasas
Times: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Free Tickets: Available here!

Join us at the the L.A. Calabasas Summer Camp Fair! It's the easiest way to find the best camp for your child for summer 2019 because over 50 different kinds of summer camps and programs will all be under one roof. You can meet all the camp representatives, get all your questions answered, and compare all the camps in person. The whole event is totally free and will be fun for your whole family so bring your kids, family and friends and join us Sunday, April 7 in Calabasas for L.A's best summer camp expo of 2019!

As Calabasas kids return to school from spring break, their parents are making plans for camp. But where can you find a great summer program for your child this year? At the L.A. Camp Fair in Calabasas, of course!

The Calabasas Camp Fair is like a "one-stop-shop" for finding an amazing summer camp for your kids. The biggest and best summer camp expo in the entire San Fernando Valley, the Calabasas Camp Fair will feature over 50 summer day camps and sleepaway camps from all over Los Angeles.

But that's not all.

Even though the camp fair takes place in Calabasas, there will be many amazing programs exhibiting from out of state, too.  One of these programs is Camp Wekeela in the beautiful state of Maine.

Parents and kids looking for a summer camp in Los Angeles will be thrilled with the selection of so many amazing program opportunities at the upcoming camp fair in Calabasas on Sunday, April 22.

But something that might surprise you is that even though the camp fair will be loaded with L.A. camps, there will be several other programs exhibiting from out of town.

In fact two camps from the east coast are even attending the L.A. Calabasas camp fair. So if you're considering sending your child to an overnight camp this summer, one of these cross-country programs might interest you.

The most gratifying part of our job is when we're able to provide information families can use to find amazing summer programs for their kids.

This past weekend we held a summer camp expo at UCLA where over 1,000 people showed up to meet camp representatives from over 60 day camps and sleepaway camps to find their right camp for their children. 

​By all accounts it was successful in every way.  Here's a quote from Ken F., a Los Angeles resident who attended last Sunday's UCLA Camp Fair with his family:

Please note, we're not showing you Ken's description of the UCLA camp fair to pat ourselves on the back. Far from it, and quite the opposite in fact. 

Instead we wanted you to see how valuable attending a Camp Fair can be as a resource to help you find a great camp, and more specifically, so you mark your calendars for our next two upcoming Camp Fair events in Thousand Oaks on April 14 and Calabasas April 22, respectively.

For those families searching for the perfect summer camp, we highly encourage you to come out to one of our next two Camp Fairs! Both events will be fun for the whole family with games, prizes and free food for everyone, not to mention the best part of all -- meeting and greeting staff from over 50 local and out-of-state summer day camp programs and overnight camps and so many other kinds of camps in between!

If you live in Calabasas or the surrounding communities of Agoura Hills, Malibu, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Tarzana, Reseda or anywhere else within a short driving distance of Calabasas, you won't want to miss the L.A. Calabasas Summer Camp Fair.

This FREE event will feature over 60 kids camps and summer programs at A.C. Stelle Middle School on Sunday, April 22 from noon to 3pm.

[FREE Calabasas Camp Fair Tickets]

Attending the Calabasas Camp Fair will be an amazing opportunity to find the perfect summer program for your child in 2018.  All the camps will be showcasing their programs and activities and you will have the chance to meet their staffs, pick-up brochures, and gather other valuable information from each one to help you make the best camp choice for your family. With so many camps assembling in one place for your educational benefit, attending the camp fair is like enjoying a "one-stop-shop" for finding the ideal camp for you!

Here's just a sample list of all everything you'll enjoy at the L.A. Camp Fair in Calabasas:

• Meet camp staff from over 60 programs
• Participate in sample games, activities and demonstrations
• Enjoy delicious food
• Enter free drawings and raffles to win free camp sessions from the participating camps
• Everything you need to find the best summer camp for your child under one roof!
• So much more

Though the Camp Fair takes place in Calabasas, please don't think only Calabasas-based camps are attending the event. Far from it!

Here's a current list of all the participating camps so far. As you will see by visiting the various programs' websites, some camps are located directly in Calabasas, others nearby, and others elsewhere, but ALL of them serve Calabasas kids!

• Aloha Beach  Summer Day Camp​
• Aloha Beach Camp Hawaii
• URJ 6 Points Sci Tech West
• Camp Waukeela
• Crazzy's Wasewagan on the River
• Tech R3volution at UCLA
• OVS SUMMER (Ojai Valley School)
• ​Eden Village West
• Camp Woodland Hills
• Boys and Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley Summer Camps
• Camp Alonim
• The Art Camp
• Kallpachay Spanish Adventure Camp
• Summer Institute for the Gifted
• Mathnasium of Woodland Hills
• ID Tech Camp
• Catalina Island Camps
• Sports Plus Day Camp
• Mad Science Camp
• Backcountry Unlimited
• Rising Stars Drama Camp
• Discovery Cube
• Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
• Astro Camp
• Camp Wildcraft
• River Way Ranch Camp
• The Art Camp
• Amplify Sleep Away  Camp for Girls
• Summer at LACM
• Besant Hill School Summer Institute
• Camp Keystone
• Camp Summertime
• Camp Turtlerock
• Brentwood School
• Camp Kesem
• Galileo Innovation Camps ​​

We wish you all the best in your summer camp search this year. But we also hope we've convinced you what a valuable opportunity attending the L.A. Calabasas Camp Fair would be to help you in your search!

Please feel free to leave us a comment if we can be of further help or you have any questions. And don't forget to grab your FREE tickets to the Camp Fair today...just one ticket admits your whole family and automatically enters you into a drawing to win a free camp session from participating camps. 

See you Sunday, April 22 for the Calabasas Camp  Fair at A.C. Stelle!

L.A. Camp Fair 2018 is a summer camp expo in Los Angeles featuring over 100 summer day camps, sleepaway camps, specialty camps and many other kinds of fun and exciting programs where families can connect live in person with camp counselors, staff and other representatives from the exhibiting camps and learn about their programs.

Attending a Camp Fair is one of the most (if not THE most) convenient and informative ways to find out about all the available summer camp opportunities for your child because Camp Fairs provide an environment where so many different camps all come together under one roof to share and discuss their programs and activities with you and to see if their program would be a good fit for your son or daughter this summer. ​

In fact, many of the participating summer camps will be doing sample live activities and demonstrations at their booths so your child can get a "sneak peak" at the actual activities they'd enjoy at camp this summer. 

The Camp Fair takes place at three different locations in greater L.A. on three separate dates this year in March and April. No matter where you live in L.A., you'll find a convenient Camp Fair event near you. ​

Several parents have reached out to us inquiring about whether L.A. Camp Fair tickets cost money. The answer is no!  Tickets to all three camp fair events are entirely free, and just one ticket will admit your whole family to any of the three Camp Fairs. 

What happens if you show up to the Camp Fair without tickets? No worries, you won't be turned away! To the contrary, you'll be welcomed with open arms to any or all three L..A. Camp Fair events whether or not you show up at the door with tickets. But we suggest getting tickets beforehand for two reasons.

First, reserving your tickets ahead of time helps us know how many families to expect at each event. We want to make sure we have the right amount of games, food, activities and everything else, so your advance ticket helps us plan better for the right number of people.

Second, your free Camp Fair ticket automatically enters you into drawings and raffles to win gifts, prizes, and even free camp sessions from participating camp exhibitors

You know that saying, "there's an app for that?" 

It basically refers to the notion that whatever your interest in a certain subject or activity -- or you need help accomplishing a certain task, you're trying to find something, and so on -- you can simply download an app onto your phone, computer or tablet to help you achieve it.

There's an app for everything, and guess what? The same can be said about camps: "There's a camp for that" fits the bill exactly! 

​What do we mean by, "there's a camp for that?"

L.A. area families looking for a specialty summer camp program for their kids this summer can find the ideal program at L.A. Camp Fair 2018.

L.A. Camp Fair is a free, three-day summer camp expo event taking place on three convenient dates and locations in and around Los Angeles on March  14, April 14 and April 22.

Over 60 camps and programs will be on display. You'll have the opportunity to meet all the camp representatives and learn about their programs. It's a lot easier finding the perfect camp when they're all together in one place compared to contacting all of the individually for information.

• The March 11 Camp Fair takes place at UCLA
• The April 14 Camp Fair takes place at Conejo Creek North Park in Thousand Oaks
• The April 22 Camp Fair takes place at A.C. Stelle Middle School in Calabasas

You might choose to attend just one, two or all three camp fairs, whatever's most convenient for you.  But in order to learn about all the camp opportunities without missing anything, coming to all three camp fairs might be  your best choice since some of the camps are only exhibiting at one or two events.

Grab your free tickets to one, two, or all three camp fairs here. 

Here at L.A. Summer Camps.com, we always want to help you find the best camp for your child. Which such a diverse set of available programs, it's not always easy finding the right one.

That's why we're sponsoring L.A. Camp Fair 2018. The L.A. Camp Fair is a huge, 3-day summer camp expo taking place at three convenient locations throughout greater the Los Angeles area in March and April.

You've probably been to various expos in the past where companies, people, or organizations in a single industry come together in a hotel, meeting room, dining hall, gymnasium, park, etc. to exhibit their offerings for consumers.

Wedding, bridal, tattoo, food, boat, auto,  and so many other similar examples of various expos come to mind.

And that's just what Camp Fair 2018 will be like -- collection of over 75 summer camps and programs assembling in one place to exhibit their program offerings, answer all your questions, and give you the opportunity to meet them in person to better assist you in finding the ideal camp for your child this summer.

At many Camp Fairs, including L.A. Camp Fair 2018, many of the camps and programs will be doing live exhibitions and demonstrations of their actual camp activities so your child can a great idea of what actually takes place at camp.

There will also be games and activities for the kids plus food, prizes and raffles where you could win free camp sessions from participating camps.

Several reasons, really. One of the main ones is that with so many camps on display all in one place, you're bound to find at least of few programs that catch your child's interest.

Visiting so many different programs at the same time is also quite convenient for you  -- a huge time-saver compared to calling or emailing all the different camps to learn more about their programs one by one.

The other element of attending a Camp Fair many parents love is the opportunity to meet the camp counselors, directors and staff first hand. In many cases, families sign-up for summer camps sight-unseen and basically need to trust their gut they've picked the right program.

But at the Camp Fair, you can meet the camp staff ahead of time first-hand. Making this personal connection in advance is a great way to get a personal feel for the people who you're entrusting your kids to this year.  It's a fantastic opportunity to see which camps make a  good first impression which, as we all know, means a lot.

With three convenient dates and locations throughout L. A. and the Valley, you are bound to find an L.A. Camp Fair close to you.  Attending the event most convenient (proximity-wise) to you is an ideal way to meet over 50 or 60 camps. 

However, just a quick FYI:  attending all three Camp Fairs is the only way to guarantee you'll see all of the participating camps without missing any. That's because not all of the camps are attending all three events, in other words, some of the programs are only attending one or two. So if you're interested in seeing every exhibiting program you might consider attending all three events.

It's totally up to you to decide how many of the Camp Fairs you'll attend this year. We've spoken with parents who are coming to just one, other parents who are coming to two, and others who are coming to all three.  Meanwhile, here are the details for the three L.A. Camp Fair 2018 expos this year:

Great question! All of the events are absultyue free and you can get your free tickets to any or all individual events by following the links above for each respective camp fair event. ​

If you would like a single free ticekt to all three evetns, we're offering a free 3-day event pass you can prink or keep onyour phone which will give you entry into all three camp fairs for free. Get your free 3-day event pass here.

All kinds of camps are exhibiting their programs at L.A. Camp Fair 2018. We're talking day camps,  sleepaway camps, overnight camps, karate camps, STEM camps, robotics camps, all-girls camps, you name it!  In fact if you can imagine the perfect camp for your child, we bet you'll find one just like it at L.A. Camp Fair 2018.

​See you there!

Boys and girls who love art or simply want to learn the craft can meet lots of different art camps at the upcoming L.A. Calabasas Summer Camp Fair on Sunday, April 22 at AC Stelle Middle School.

One of the more popular Art Camps attending is the Summer Art Academy, otherwise known simply as "The Art Camp."

The Art Camp's dynamic, hands-on workshops will awaken your child's hidden talents. Choose from a wonderful variety of inspiring workshops like Woodworking, Watercolors, Sculpture, Cartooning, Martial Arts, Magic, Yoga, Theatre Arts, Cooking, Fine Art and more! This year have your child spend some summer days with inspirational teachers and artists who will uncover your child's creative unique self. Campers ages 5 to 15 are eligible to participate. Online enrollment is open now. 

Interested in attending the Camp Fair? Get your FREE tickets today and we'll see  you April 22!

As we always say, one of the things that makes attending a camp fair so worthwhile for families is the diverse set of program opportunities to discover in one place.

At the upcoming L.A. Camp Fair, for instance, you'll be able to meet camp staff and representatives from over 100 programs to help you find the perfect camp for your child this summer.

Regarding diversity, there will be day camps, sleepaway camps, specialty camps (like sports, cooking, acting and just about any other kind of specialty-focused program you can image) at the L.A. Camp Fair. One of the overnight camps exhibiting their program will be River Way Ranch Camp, a highly known and popular California resident camp.

Lots of things. For one thing, campers will make tons of happy memories and great friendships from their camp experience at River Way.

Family owned and operated since 1967, River Way specializes in delivering premier California residential summer camp experiences for ages 7-16. 

River Way’s highly-trained and genuine counselors build strong and lasting connections with campers while providing premium instruction in our 75+ activities. From horseback riding to water-skiing and culinary arts, there are always new adventures ready to be discovered.

L.A. Camp Fair 2018 is a series of the summer camp expo events taking place Sunday, March 11 at UCLA; Saturday, April 14 in Thousand Oaks; and Sunday, April 22 in Calabasas.

River Way will be attending the March 11 and April 22 events where you'll be able to meet their staff, learn about their program and see how they operate on a day-to-day basis during the summer. 

Admission to the Camp Fairs is totally free so grab your free tickets today and we'll see you at L.A. Camp Fair 2018!

Click the red pin icons for more information about this FREE summer camp expo events.

The nice thing about looking for summer programs for kids in L.A. is there's never a shortage of worthwhile programs. No matter what kind of camp you want for your kids, you'll be able to find it with such a wide selection of programs.

The thing is, though, families often limit themselves in their camp search because they may be unaware of the sheer incredible scope of available programs.

Sure, everyone knows what a day camp is, and there's many good ones in L.A.

The same can be said of sleepaway camps, too. 

But don't let your camp search stop there!

Did you know you can also find camps that specialize in certain programs, activities or events, which can really increase the potential for your child to have an outstanding summer experience by choosing a program subject that interests them the most. 

Let's say your son or daughter is really interested in learning Spanish this summer. There's a camp just for them!

Or how about computers and technology? There's even camps where your child can code a mobile app! 

Just the thought of sending your child to camp this summer is exciting. But your real challenge is finding the idea one. L.A. Camp Fair 2018 is your solution.

​By attending the Camp Fair (similar to an expo), you' ll meet camp directors and staff from up to 100 different camps and learn about their programs. All the camps will be in one place so you can take  your time going booth-to-booth grabbing free brochures and meeting camp staff. 

​Admission is free and you even have your choice of Camp Fairs to attend either on Sunday, March 11 at UCLA; Saturday, April 14 in Thousand Oaks; or Sunday, April 22 in Calabasas. 

Attending the L.A. Camp Fair is like a "one-stop-shop" for finding the best summer camp for you. Hope to see you there!