See a list of the best summer camps, classes, workshops & kids’ nights out for parents and family members to research, find and book the very best activities this summer. Find kids’ summer activities in Orange County and surrounding areas that fit your schedule. Choosing the right summer camp is an individual family choice and the best camp for your friends or neighbors may not be the best camp choice for your children. Find what’s best for your kids.
Looking for overnight camps? Here is a list of Overnight Camps.

Orange Lutheran Lancer Camps & Clinics
Where: Orange Lutheran High School
Grades: 1-8
Lancer Youth Camps & Clinics offer diverse opportunities for your child to learn, grow, and engage with others in a supportive, Christ-centered environment. From team-building activities to individual skill-building workshops, OLu’s Summer Programs provide a memorable experience that your child will never forget!
Sports Camps: Baseball, Basketball, Esports, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Spirit Leader & Stunt Camp, Soccer, Sport Broadcasting, Sports Performance, Volleyball
Arts & Academic Camps: Acting, Art Camps, Chess, Dance Camp, Drawing Art, Coding with Microbits, Improv Comedy, Musical Theatre, Robotics & Coding, Science, Vocal Music
Visit lancercamps.org to learn more about our arts, academics, and athletic camps for grades 1-8.
ArtSteps
Where: Yorba Linda, CA
When: Week long camps all summer
Ages: 4-18
Weekly summer camps offered at the Yorba Linda location for children ages 4-18. Focus is on fun for all artists, beginner to advanced, ages 4-18. Additional locations in Costa Mesa and Laguna Hills.
ArtSteps has added a selection of online classes for ages 8 and up including online cartooning, anime, portraiture, and monster clay creations. Class options may vary by season.
Baseball Camps
A week-long summer camp providing skills development for catching, hitting, pitching, base running, and more. Lunch will be provided on the last day of camp. Players should wear baseball pants, cleats, hat, and t-shirt.
Where: Villa Park High School – 18042 Taft Ave., Villa Park
When: July
Ages: 6 to 14
More OC Baseball Camps
- Cal State Fullerton Titans Baseball
- Chapman University Panther’s Baseball Camp
- OC Baseball Camp
- Sabertooth Baseball Camp – Orange, CA
- SoCal FCA Baseball
Bricks 4 Kidz
Where: Grijalva Park, Orange, CA
When: Week long camps June to August
Ages: 6-12
Bricks 4 Kidz camps keep the pace fast and the action going with LEGO® Bricks, games and more to ensure kids will have plenty of LEGO® fun. The camp offers a STEM-enriched experience in a safe and structured environment. Using specialized LEGO® Technic pieces such as gears, axles, and electric motors, children work in pairs to construct a variety of Bricks 4 Kidz models, as well as build creations of their own during free-play periods. Additional locations in Anaheim and Yorba Linda.
California Junior Lifeguard Camp
Where: Newport Beach Back Bay & Salt Creek Beach
When: Week long camps June to August
Ages: 6-12
California Junior Lifeguards offers The Back Bay Summer Camp program, a one week long day camp 9-3pm for children ages 6-12. Its central location, near Jamboree Road and Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, is convenient to all of Orange County. This camp offers a safe aquatic environment with instructors well skilled in the training of participants of all ages. Campers will participate in a combination of aquatic and dry land activities designed to help build physical endurance and coordination, as well as improve overall confidence. There is an additional Junior Guards camp at Salt Creek Beach. Three week sessions are also available.
California Gymnastics Camp
Where: 444 W Katella Ave, Orange, CA 92867
When: Week long camps June – August
Ages: 6-12
Check Website for Updates
Each camp offers gymnastics events, crafts, games, and activities that coincide with the weekly theme. On Friday’s they have an indoor slip n’ slide so don’t forget a bathing suit.
Camp James
Where: Newport Dunes
When: Week long camps June – August
Ages: 4-13
Camp James is a traditional day camp offered in a natural, outdoor environment. This camp is for ages 4-13 and offers a variety of traditional or theme camp weeks. Camp James strives to expose children to a variety of activities and provide opportunities for campers to increase skill development. All activities take place on campgrounds in the Newport Dunes. Groups are co-ed and according to age. Online registration allows you to select the same group as friends and family.
Discovery Science Center Summer Camps
Where: Discovery Science Center, Santa Ana, CA
When: June through August
Ages: 5-12
Kids travel beyond the classroom to explore during week-long, immersive, hands-on day camps. little scientists ages 5-12 will find themselves engaged in experiments, science challenges and outdoor activities that make them laugh, think and discover new concepts.
Dusan Ancich Youth Football Camp
Where: Villa Park High School
When: TBA
Ages: 5 – 16
A non-contact football camp where athletes will receive football instruction from varsity coaches and players, and participate in non-contact drills and scrimmages.
Fairmont Private School Summer Programs
Where: Anaheim Hills, Historic Anaheim, North Tustin and Preparatory Academy, San Juan Capistrano
When: Weekly and multi-week programs June to August
Ages: Preschool to High School
Fairmont offers summer camps, summer school, enrichment workshops and summer classes for children preschool to high school. They offer programs at all 5 local campuses (Anaheim Hills, Historic Anaheim, North Tustin and Preparatory Academy, San Juan Capistrano).
Fashion Camp
Where: The District, Tustin, CA
When: June – August
Ages: 7 – 17 (varies by camp)
Fashion Camps include sewing camps, sketching and fashionable fundays. These camps strive for skill building, creativity, confidence, responsibility, pride and thought-provoking work. Register early and get a discounted rate on camps.
iD Tech
Where: U.C. Irvine, Irvine, CA
When: All summer long
Ages: 7-19
Learn AI. Build a laptop. Code video games. iD Tech teaches the in-demand skills you just can’t get in school. Camp Specialists will provide personalized recommendations based on your child’s interests.
Matt Leinart Youth Football Camps (Flag Football)
2023 Camps are expected to continue as planned but please check the website for updates.
Where: Multiple Sites (OC Great Park, Huntington Beach- Edison High School, JSerra High School, San Juan Hills High School, Costa Mesa – Lindbergh Park, Ladera Ranch, and Fullerton)
When: June through early August (multiple camps)
Ages: 4-14
Each day will include football fundamental drills covering different positions, followed by flag football games where players can put those new skills to use. Players will receive instruction from experienced, professional coaches, with age appropriate drills in an approximate 10-1 player to coach ratio.
The Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
Camp Haverim and Camp Yeladim will be open for the summer season with modifications to meet CDC recommendations.
Where: Merage JCC, Irvine, CA
When: Week long and multi-week camps from June to August
Ages: 2-18
JCamps @ the Merage JCC (1 Federation Way in Irvine) offer Jewish experiences and friendships with a wide variety of options for children age 2-18. Yeladim is for children age 2-4 and Camp Haverim is offered for students TK-11. Camps offer sports, art, outdoor adventure and aquatics as well as building friendship, independence and self esteem.
Microsoft Free Virtual Summer Camps
Where: Online
When: Check site for details
Ages: 6 and up
Sign up for one of Microsoft’s free virtual summer camp programs for kids as young as six years old. Choose from a variety of themes including STEM and coding missions, game on!, digital tools to explore your creative side, bettering the community, a week at the museum and around the world in five days.
Nike Basketball Camp
Many camps will be scheduled for 2023 – check site to find a camp near you.
Where: Anaheim and Garden Grove
When: June – August
Ages: 9 – 17
The Nike Basketball Camp includes strength and conditioning workouts, creative drills and real-game situational play to make this one of California’s best day camps.
Nike Soccer Camp
Soccer camp 2023 Details TBA
Where: Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA
When: June
Ages: 6-16
The Nike Soccer Camp is a week of intensive soccer training combining training methods from the U.S. and Europe to form a full daily schedule, applying challenging drills and new training techniques. Camps are co-ed. Half day camps are available from 9AM – 12PM, full day camps run from 9AM – 3PM.
O.A.K.S Day Camp
Although the Day Camp is still scheduled, this program is subject to change. Please check in for the latest updates.
Where: Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim Hills, CA
When: Week long camps from June – August
Ages: 5-12
Summer Day Camp for 5-12 year old and runs in week long sessions from 9-1pm. This is the perfect camp for children that love to explore the outdoors and discover nature. At this camp your child will do crafts, play games, take nature walks and learn Native American songs.
There is also a Wilderness Survival camp for 12-14 year olds. Learn teamwork and wilderness skills such as outdoor cooking, first aid, orienteering and archery.
Orange Summer Camps (City of)
Where: Shaffer Park, Handy Park, Killefer Park and El Camino Real Park
When: June through August
Ages: Youth Day Camps: 5-12; T4TO: 7th grade through 15 years-old
Youth Day Camps: Kids entering the 1st-6th grade can take part in 9 weeks of summer day camp. Day camps include weekly themed-activities such as sing-alongs, fun sports, group games, creative crafts, site events, optional excursions, and much more.
Teens for Team Orange: T4TO is designed to provide our future leaders with opportunities to build self confidence, enhance leadership skills, explore exciting career paths, and make a difference in the community, all while earning required school service hours.
Pali Adventures
Where: 30778 Hwy 18, Running Springs, California
When: June – August
Ages: 8-16
Pali Adventures offers week-long summer camps with a variety of themes, programs, and activities, including water sports, rock wall climbing, ropes courses, art and design, culinary activities, performing arts and more.
The Rinks
Where: Anaheim ICE, Great Park ICE, Yorba Linda ICE, Lakewood ICE, Poway ICE
When: Summer 2023
Ages: Youth Day Camps: Novice to AAA Ages 5-18
The Anaheim Ducks Ice programs include professional instruction, on and off the ice sessions and a camp jersey. Hours are approx 8:30-3:30.
SCC Hawks Softball Camp
Where: Santiago Canyon College, Orange, CA
When: June
Ages: 5-14
Hawks Softball Camps are designed to help each participant learn the fundamentals, improve their skills, gain a better understanding of the game, and reach their full potential in a positive, safe and relaxed learning environment. Campers will be divided into small playing groups according to age and ability.
Scholar AthELITE Company Summer Camps
Where: Cerro Villa Middle School, Villa Park, CA
When: Week long camps from June to July
Ages: 4-13
This summer camp is for ages 4-13 and runs in week long sessions all summer. It’s also, conveniently located in Villa Park at Cerro Villa Middle school and offers general, specialty and combination camps as well as extended care. Camp themes include Fashion Design, Junior Chefs, Art, Soccer and baseball just to name a few. Full and half day camps available.
St. John’s Lutheran School
Where: 154 South Shaffer Street, Orange
When: June – August
Ages: K-8th Grade
Attend summer camp with St. John’s Summer in the Son and enjoy weekly water play, games, STEM activities, pizza lunch and waterslides on Wednesdays, movie days, and field trips scheduled for the summer. Choose to attend one day or all five each week with 9 weeks of camp on the calendar.
Summer Dance at Segerstrom Center
Where: Segerstrom Center
When: July – August
Ages: 3 and up
Segerstrom Center’s Summer Dance is being offered through the Center for Dance and Innovation. Class camp options include dance, ballet, school of dance and music for children with disabilities. There are a variety of packages to choose from.
Vacation Bible School
VBS Programs and participation may vary by location.
VBS is a specialized form of religious education which focuses on children ages 5-13. Churches usually hold the week-long events during the summer, though the lengths of such programs may vary, and they are sometimes held during other times of the year. Here is a short list of the many churches that hold VBS in the Villa Park area: Salem Lutheran, St. John’s Lutheran, San Antonio Church, St. Norbet’s, St. Paul’s, Hephatha, Calvary Christian School, The Rock Community Church.
VBS themes change each year. Featured themes have included “Twists and Turns”, “Make Waves”, “Roar! Life is Wild * God is Good”, “Athens – Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth” and “To Mars and Beyond Cokesbury’s VBS”.
Vans Summer Skate Camp
Vans Skate Park is closed until further notice. Check back for updates.
Where: Vans Skate Park, Orange, CA
When: 6 weekly summer sessions (TBA)
Ages: 6-16
Beginner to advanced street skateboarders ages 6-16 will receive tips from Vans instructors.