Best Cheviot Hills Summer Camps for 2023

Live in Cheviot Hills and considering a summer camp for your kids?  Good news. You have many options to choose from! You can pick a day camp, where kids attend camp during the day and then return home later the same day, or perhaps a sleepaway camp experience (also called a resident camp) is more your child's style.  Whatever your preference, L.A. is filled with hundreds of top summer camp experiences for Cheviot Hills kids.

While we don't have space to list every Cheviot Hills summer camp here, we've done a lot of the heavy lifting for you by listing those we consider to be among the Top 10 best. As you peruse the list, one important point to remember is that many of the best Cheviot Hills summer camps may not be located in Cheviot  Hills per se, but rather serve kids and teens who live in Cheviot Hills or nearby locations with exceptional camp programming.

For example, many day camps provide transportation to and from camp for your convenience.  So let's say you're interested in a beach-focused day camp in Malibu (where several different beach and surf programs actually take place).  In this case, you may wan to consider a program that offers free transportation with convenient pick-up and drop-offs point in Cheviot Hills.

​With an arrangement like this, your child could meet the bus in the morning, be returned to the same spot in the late afternoon,  and enjoy an amazing camp experience during the day.

So just remember, for the purposes of the following list, the camp location itself does not need to be located in Cheviot Hills proper to be considered a Cheviot Hills summer camp.  It just needs to be located nearby and/or serve Cheviot Hills kids!

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Aloha Beach Camp (Malibu)

There's many beach camps to choose from in L.A., but if safety and quality are important to you, Aloha Beach Camp should be on your short list. Aloha Beach Camp is L.A's only licensed, permitted and Accredited Summer Beach Day Camp in L.A.  The camp offers instructional surfing, boogie boarding, jet skiing and over 200 additional safe and fun aquatic camp activities for kids and teens ages 4 to 14.  Added benefit? Aloha Beach Camp provides FREE transportation with daily pick-up and drop-off service on buses and vans with seat belts with a convenient meeting bus stop meeting point at Cheviot Hills Park at the corner of Pico and Motor Ave. in West L.A. The camp's 2023 program dates are June 12 - August 18.

Beverly Hills Sports Camp

For kids into any kind of sports (and we mean ANY!), Beverly Hills Sports Camp is a program you can't ignore.  The camp offers a wide range of  sports camp activities including flag football, track and field, basketball and so many more. They also have a great camp location and beautiful facilities at Beverly Hills High School, just a stone's throw from Cheviot Hills.  You'll also be impressed with the camp staff, who are intent on providing sports campers as much individual attention they need to thrive and enjoy their sports camp experience all summer long. 

Cheviot Hills Recreation Center Summer Camp

Located in the heart of Cheviot Hills at the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center, Cheviot Hills boys and girls have been attending (and loving!) this popular summer day camp program for years and years.  A wide range of activities is available to appeal to every child. They offer drama camps, sports camps, adventure camps, and even a specialty camp program -- not to mention Leadership and Internship programs for campers as old as 17.  And how about this amazing perk: The camp provides a free BBQ lunch every Thursday for every camper! Hey mom, SIGN US UP!

EC Kids Fitness and Nutrition

Here's a summer camp sure to suit every parent and child. "EC" stands for "everything counts" for kids, and Camp Director JT really means it as he and his staff will help your child get in shape...and enjoy it!  This is a wonderfully unique summer camp program that uses an age-appropriate approach to help every child reach his or her own potential through games, sports, music, healthy eating habits and more.  After your child attends this program, they will have a newfound love of exercise, physical activity, and nutritious food. The camp operates from 9am to 3pm each day, with morning and afternoon extended care available.  Junior Counselor and Counselor-in-Training programs are options for older kids. 

Fitness by the Sea

Fitness by the Sea Beach Camp, with locations in Santa Monica and the Pacific Palisades has helped kids ages 4 to 14 develop a positive, optimistic self-image for 21 years. But your kids won’t notice that—at least not until they are much older. They will be too busy having the time of their lives! Here are some of the great things that Cheviot Hills families admire about this camp: Flexible day-by-day scheduling, Convenient bus stop at the Cheviot Hills Rec Center, 100% safety record for more than 21 years, and over 50 daily activities, selected by kids each day, making every day different.

Iverbe Day and Sports Camp

Iverbe Day and Sports Camp is a fantastic and well-respected summer program that's been serving Cheviot Hills kids since 2004. fact, many of their Yelp reviews indicate Iverbe is one of the most popular day camps in all of Los Angeles. With so many available programs to enjoy -- including dance camps, sports camps, baseball camps, football camps, and others -- your child is sure to become a happy camper after enjoying the Iverbe Sports and Day Camp experience.

L.A. Tennis Center

If your child enjoys tennis, why not send them to a tennis camp this summer? L.A. Tennis Center offers several different West L.A. summer camp locations including a convenient Cheviot Hills based program. The camp is located at 2601 Motor Avenue.  Program dates for their summer camp are mid June through late August. They offer full and half-day programs starting at age 4 and up. Campers of all abilities are welcome. You can get more information by calling the camp directly at (310) 839-2720.  We're not tennis players ourselves, but we have spoken with many local families who've sent their kids to this camp and absolutely love it.

OMG Sports Camp Los Angeles

We know what you're thinking. "OMG" Basketball camp? What is this,  some kind of new summer camp inspired by internet or texting lingo? Nope! In this case, OMG stands for "Omega Marketing Group" and its exciting summer basketball programs for kids and teens ages 8 to 14. We have met the owner and camp director Jonathan Owens and his certified camp counselors and coaches in person, and they're very friendly, knowledable people. Jonathan and his staff take a hands-on approach to teaching your son or daughter the ins-and-outs of the game of basketball including basic fundamentals of dribbling, passing, and shooting the ball.  OMG Sports Camp's focus is on helping campers make new friends and building their self-confidence and esteem through the game of basketball. Campers also learn the importance of learning how to enjoy competitive sports and how to be a good teammate.

Sandy Kids Day Camp

Hot summer days and a beach summer camp concept an idea whose time has come. Sometimes parents are a little apprehensive sending their kids to the beach camp, but a beach camp experience can often be the ideal camp experience when it's operated safely and professionally by experienced camp directors and staff. Sandy Days Kids Camp has  a reputation for safety and fun, so this might be a program to check out if your child loves the beach. Beach camps are quite popular and once your child tries one, you'll find out why! If you're interested in seeing what your child will do at camp up to the minute, you're in luck because they've posted a sample daily schedule of activities on their website. From water activities to sand games to skimboarding to cabana games, your camper will have tons of fun!

Tumbleweed Day Camp (Brentwood)

Tumbleweed Day Camp is included on this list because even though it's located in Brentwood, hundreds of Cheviot Hills kids attend the program each year. Tumbleweed is extremely popular among Cheviot Hills families because they offer door-to-door transportation service in Cheviot Hills and surrounding communities. This program is suitable for kids of all ages with traditional summer camp activities such as drama, archery, swimming lessons and more. If you are looking for a traditional summer camp experience for your kids and a program with a proven track record, you can't go wrong choosing Tumbleweed!

UCLA Recreation Summer Camps

Located in Westwood on the campus of UCLA, UCLA Recreation Summer Camps is just a few miles away from Cheviot Hills.  Being so close in proximity, many Cheviot Hills kids participate in this program every year.  They offer programs for kids as young as Kindergarten age all the way up to being high school seniors. You really will find all kinds of fun and exciting programs to choose from and your child will never get bored. Whether your camper is interested in indoor and outdoor sports and games, acting, swimming, science or just about anything else you can think of, UCLA has a summer program just for them. The camp also provides scholarships for families who may need additional financial assistance.  This camp fills up extremely fast with only limited space available, so if your child's interested, be sure to register as soon as possible in order to avoid the waiting list.