Finding a Summer Camp "Near Me"
We started L.A. Summer Camps.com many years ago with one goal in mind: To help Los Angeles area families find the best local summer camps for their kids. With such a wide variety of available programs, though, it's easy to get overwhelmed not only by the sheer number, but also the many different kinds of camps.
L.A. families searching for the best summer camp fit for their kids can't afford to miss L.A. Camp Fair! It's greater L.A.'s biggest, best and FREE summer camp expo with 100's of camps on display. And with three convenient dates and locations at UCLA, Studio City, and Santa Monica in March and April, you're sure to find a convenient Camp Fair event nearby. Grab your free tickets to the L.A. Camp Fair today!
Regarding proximity, we understand in many cases families want to find a summer camp close to where they live. After all, you may have found this site by searching "summer camps near me" on Google or another search tool. We don't blame you. There's a certain level of comfort knowing your child's having a blast at camp while you're in close proximity to them at all the time.
Accordingly, for the purposes of this article we will assume you're are looking for summer camp options for your son or daughter close to your home or office -- or at least a program near enough where you can physically reach, visit, or contact your child in person should the need arise.
Accordingly, for the purposes of this article we will assume you're are looking for summer camp options for your son or daughter close to your home or office -- or at least a program near enough where you can physically reach, visit, or contact your child in person should the need arise.
Summer Camps in L.A. on a Map
A quick Google Maps search for "Los Angeles Summer Camps" turns up a lot of programs as you can see from the following map:
The above map is a great resource to help you find various L.A. summer camps, but that's a LOT of camps!
To sort through them all, you can click on each red marker to visit their websites. This will help you learn more about the various programs to find a good match for your child. which is obviously so important since the summer flies by so fast and you want to make sure you've zeroed in on the best camp for your child. No use sending your child to a program they'll find lacking!
But in addition to the map, we've provided some of our own ideas for various types of camps below. Maybe some of these will interest you:
To sort through them all, you can click on each red marker to visit their websites. This will help you learn more about the various programs to find a good match for your child. which is obviously so important since the summer flies by so fast and you want to make sure you've zeroed in on the best camp for your child. No use sending your child to a program they'll find lacking!
But in addition to the map, we've provided some of our own ideas for various types of camps below. Maybe some of these will interest you:
Specialty Camps Near You
Does a specialty camp interest you? There's many to choose from! How about a music camp? Or maybe a designer camp is more your child's speed? On the other hand, you could also try a program with so many specialties to choose from it's absolutely amazing!
Sports Camps Near You
How about a sports camp? Three really good nearby L.A. sports programs include Saken Sports Camp, Sports Plus Day Camp, Got Game Sports Camp and Prime Time Sports Camp.
Day Camps Near You
Maybe a traditional day camp program would be the perfect summer fit. Many times when you think of a summer program for kids, you imagine a horseback riding ring, swimming pool, archery range, and large grass playing field and hills for hiking. That traditional image of camp is still available, even here in a big sprawling city like Los Angeles.
When we think of traditional programs, Tumbleweed Day Camp in Brentwood, Camp Kinneret in Agoura Hills, Cali Camp in Topanga Canyon and Camp Keystone, also in Agoura, come to mind. All of these programs are spread out across Los Angeles so at least one should be located near you. (But even if they're not, they each offer transportation for campers living further away so campers can experience these great camps no matter your location this summer. )
When we think of traditional programs, Tumbleweed Day Camp in Brentwood, Camp Kinneret in Agoura Hills, Cali Camp in Topanga Canyon and Camp Keystone, also in Agoura, come to mind. All of these programs are spread out across Los Angeles so at least one should be located near you. (But even if they're not, they each offer transportation for campers living further away so campers can experience these great camps no matter your location this summer. )
Overnight Camps Near You
Is an overnight Camp more your child's style? Sounds good! Most people think you need to send your child far away to find a good sleepaway program. Not true! There's many good overnight camps right here in L.A., if not really close by. Try Catalina Island Camps or Idyllwildarts Camp as starting points. Can't go wrong with either of those!
Your Ultimate Summer Camp Decision
Whenever you send your child to camp this summer, your should have no trouble finding a program near you since there are so many viable opportunities to choose from. The hard part will be deciding which one to pick since there's such a wide selection of good ones. But we have one more camp-finding tip for you which we think you will find helpful. Come to the L.A. Camp Fair!
We are hosting two live, in-person camp fair events at UCLA and Calabasas in March. Meet 100's of camp representatives under one roof. Attendance is totally free. Be sure to bring the kids because many of the camps will be doing live activities. Due to COVID protocols, we are limiting attendee capacity so grab your free tickets today. See you at the Camp Fairs!
