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Surfing camp will be one swell of a good time. Photo courtesy of Learn to Surf LA
Surfing camp will be one swell of a good time. Photo courtesy of Learn to Surf LA
3/5/23 - By Roberta B

Finding spring break camps in Los Angeles that work for your family can really be tricky, as school vacation calendars vary by district. Some schools take a vacation in March, and some in April; some have one week, some have two. Add to the mix the complications of Easter, Passover, and parent work schedules, and spring break camp in LA can be a tough knot to untie.

From Hollywood to Long Beach, surfing to science, and more to more, we think you'll find something perfect for your family in the camps below. As an added benefit, most of these places also offer holiday camps on long weekends when schools are closed, as well as summer camps!

And if you're so on the ball that spring is already covered and you've moved on to summer, check out some of our favorite free and affordable camps in the LA area and more camps for kids of all ages and interests (no matter how seemingly-weird, because LA has it all!) in our Los Angeles Summer Camp Guide.

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Kids can let their imaginations run wild. Photo courtesy of Imaginology Kids
Kids can let their imaginations run wild. Photo courtesy of Imaginology Kids

Holiday and Spring Break Camps in Hollywood & Mid- City

Imaginology Kids

Hollywood – Ages 3 and up
Offering: Spring break camp, "no school today" camps daily, holiday camps, and summer camp
With camps offered pretty much every single day, just in case your kids have a day off of school, Imaginology has parents covered. There are a variety of activities each day, including STEAM Discovery Labs, art projects and activities inspired by nature and recycled materials, theater, cooking, robot building, and more. Kids will also have plenty of time to just play. READ MORE

Pedalheads Bike Camps in Los Angeles

West Hollywood – Ages 4 and up
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp for kids 4 and up, known for helping kids get off of training wheels and riding on their own. The popular week-long day camp combines a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get some of the most tentative kids biking on their own. Advanced bike lessons that focus on road safety are also offered.     READ MORE

Camp Wildfolk

The Valleys & West Hollywood – Ages 4 - 10
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
Camp Wildfolk is a wildly fun, unique day camp centrally located in West Hollywood, blending the spirit of traditional camp with a progressive, camper-centered approach. Campers are given the autonomy to influence their experience by choosing class electives. Wildfolk is a hands-on, project-based adventure where kids team-build, explore, create, and innovate. Camp is for ages 4-12, and a Guides-in-Training program is offered for teens ages 13-17. READ MORE

Got Game Camp

Mid-City, West Valley, and West LA – Ages 4-13
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
At Got Game Camp, campers ages 4-13 experience live, interactive, and personalized camps complete with sports, arts, games, theater, science, cooking, robotics, and more. The program runs Monday thru Friday, 9am-3:30pm, and parents can sign up by the week. READ MORE
Slide into this baseball skills camp. Photo courtesy of Dodgers Youth Baseball Camp
Slide into this baseball skills camp. Photo courtesy of Dodgers Youth Baseball Camp

Holiday and Spring Break Camps in the Valleys

Elvenstar Riding Academy

Moorpark – Ages 7 - 16
Offering: Spring break camp, summer camp, and fall day camps
Elvenstar offers full-day camps for spring and summer. Visits from vets and farriers (horseshoers) supplement the already rich formal morning lesson and afternoon fun. Fridays offer pony parades and horse show where kids get to show off their skills. All levels are welcome. READ MORE

Dodgers Youth Baseball Camp

Santa Clarita – Ages 7-14 Offering: Spring break camp in Santa Clarita and a summer camp at Dodger Stadium
The Dodgers come to cities across LA County at these neighborhood camps designed to hone baseball skills while increasing a team mentality and having tons of fun!  READ MORE

San Pascual Stables

South Pasadena – Ages 5-12
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
San Pascual, a public equestrian facility, offers a day camp for kids ages 5-12, where kids learn horsemanship, English riding, and grooming/horse care. Each camp day includes a riding lesson, a horsemanship lesson, and additional activities, such as scavenger hunts and arts and crafts. READ MORE

Enterprise Farms

Glendale – Ages 6 and up
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
For more than 20 years Enterprise Farms has offered a horse-filled summer program right in the heart of LA (just east of Griffith Park). Hands-on time with horses, fun with friends, arts and crafts, games, and lots of learning round out full days here. Camp is for kids ages 6 and up. READ MORE

Junior Gym

Van Nuys – Ages 4 and up
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
If your kids flip for gymnastics, then they will thrive at this active day camp for kiddos four and up. At Junior Gym, parents can choose from full-day, half-day, or half-day extended camp rates, and pay per day.  READ MORE
Nature can be the best playground. Photo courtesy of LA Nature Kids in Santa Monica
Nature can be the best playground. Photo courtesy of LA Nature Kids in Santa Monica

Holiday and Spring Break Camps on the Westside

LA Nature Kids

Santa Monica – Ages 5-12
Offering: Spring break camp, summer camp, winter break camp, and camps on bank holidays
School is closed, but nature is open at this outdoor exploration and adventure camp for kids ages 5-12. Daily adventures to the mountains and beaches provide a rich connection with nature. The activities are unstructured, allowing the kids to play freely. READ MORE

Sender One

LAX, Playa Vista, and Santa Ana – Ages 6-13
Offering: Spring break camp, winter break camp, and summer camp
This climbing, yoga, fitness, and youth climbing destination offers classes, camps, birthday parties, and more. Featuring 50ft walls, a dedicated MoonBoard, & extensive training areas, kids never stop climbing and exploring. READ MORE

CREST Camp

Santa Monica – Ages 8-14
Offering: Spring break camp
CREST Camp is an enriching day camp for kids ages 8-14, offering outdoor activities. Campers will be assigned to a cohort whom they will remain with for the entire week. Campers will experience a variety of enrichment, recreation, and sports activities. READ MORE

Sandy Days Kids Camp

Pacific Palisades – Ages 4.5 - 14.
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
The Pacific Ocean is steps away, so kids can spend a day romping and camping on the beach in the Palisades, enjoying sand, water, and sunshine at Sandy Days Kids Camp. A typical day includes a nature walk, hula-hooping, boogie boards, ball games, and crafts. READ MORE

reDiscover

Venice – Ages 6- 12
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
What goes on at reDiscover might not be classical art, but it sure is creative. For spring and summer camps, kids can choose from cardboard camp (perfect for ages 6- 10) and Tinkering Camp for ages 8 - 12. Kids will learn the art of engineering, designing, and building creative inventions at these camps that promote creativity and practical know-how.  READ MORE

Paint:Lab Art Classes & Camps

Santa Monica – Ages 6-12
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
Paint Lab is a studio for serious artists, that's seriously fun for kids. Kids learn real painting techniques, sketching skills, and art theory between walls bedecked with paintings by the grown-ups who spend their evenings here sipping wine and talking of Michelangelo. READ MORE

STAR Summer Camps

Culver City – Ages 4-15
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
Voted one of the best camps by parents through LA Magazine, STAR Education offers seven different camp locations throughout LA. The unique STAR Eco Camp in Culver City takes place at an environmental science museum and exotic wildlife facility and involves learning to care for animals and their environments.  READ MORE

Heal the Bay's Santa Monica Pier Aquarium Camps

Santa Monica – Ages 5 - 13
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
At Heal the Bay Aquarium Science Camp kids learn all about the animals who call the ocean home! Through discovery and exploration, campers enjoy a variety of science experiments, activities, games, and crafts. READ MORE
Kids will love riding the waves. Photo courtesy of Learn to Surf LA
Kids will love riding the waves. Photo courtesy of Learn to Surf LA

Holiday and Spring Break Camps in the South Bay

Perfect Day Surf Camp

Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and Santa Monica – Ages 4 and up
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
You're never too old or too young to learn to surf at surf camp. In addition to hosting a fantastic camp, Perfect Day Surf Camp offers private surf and SUP lessons for kids as young as 4 years old. Why not learn LA's signature skill during school break?  READ MORE

Champ Camp Skate Camp

El Segundo and Malibu – Ages 5 - 12
Offering: Spring break camp, winter break camp, and summer camp
With camps in El Segundo and Malibu, little shredders can kick it at this fun, educational, outdoor day camp. Kids ages 5-12 can learn gnarly tricks and improve their skate game with help from a fun, active, and caring staff.  READ MORE

Learn to Surf LA

Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, and Venice – Ages 5 - 17
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
With private lessons, group lessons, and spring break & summer camps, Learn to Surf LA is a great place for kids (or parents!) to learn to surf. Stand Up Paddleboard lessons are also available for individuals or small groups. READ MORE

Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy

Torrance and Long Beach – Ages 4 and up
Offering: Spring break camp and summer camp
Emerging Artists Musical Theatre Academy is a children's theater company specializing in musical theater. Kids ages 5 and up can enroll in camp and be a part of shows such as Mulan, Oliver, and Seussical.  READ MORE

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