Best Summer Day Camps In Los Angeles
School's out for the kids but parents still have to work. This scheduling conflict leaves most working parents with the dilemma of keeping kids busy all day. Los Angeles has tons of activities and community projects for kids to do over the summer. Whether you're looking to get your kid a little extra exercise, to learn a new skill, or explore other interests, here are some great summer day camps in Los Angeles.
Camp Super Duper
625 S. St Andrews Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90005
(866) 309-7322
www.campsuperduper.com
Remember those cheesy camp movies from the 70's and 80's? Well, Camp Super Duper is nothing like that. In keeping friends and classmates together, Camp Super Duper reduces stress levels while providing tons of age appropriate activities they can work together on. Each day is different to keep things interesting and scheduled field trips. There are some camp traditions and activities like woodworking, painting, and archery but many are geared toward the modern kid with filmmaking, improv, and video game design.
California Science Center Hands-On Science Camp
700 Exposition Park Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 744-7444
www.californiasciencecenter.org/visit
If you've got a science nerd in the family then you'll definitely want to enroll them in the California Science Center Hands-On Science Camp. At Science Camp your child will get hands-on experience in building rocket prototypes, molecular gastronomy, robot designing and construction, engineering, and perform actual experiments. Learning about science has never been so much fun! There's also a Community Youth Group program for older kids that explores life sciences, physical sciences and earth sciences in an engaging way.
Rock n' Roll Camp For Girls Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 863-5743
www.rockcampforgirlsla.org
RCGLA nurtures self confidence and self expression through music education that inspires girls to take a step forward and to step up in life with two programs. One teaches girls how to play instruments (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and vocals) and form a band. The other program takes girls interested in behind the scenes work, divides them into crews and each girl takes their turn directing, shooting, and editing music videos for local bands. All the while getting self esteem boosting interaction as they learn valuable skill sets. There is lots of one-on-one time with mentors who not only teach, but inspire. No prior filmmaking or musical experience required.
Children's Playhouse Theater
1265 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(310) 283-0343
www.childrensplayhousetheater.org
This is Los Angeles, after all and if you're going to send your kid off to camp why not one that teaches them acting? The Children's Playhouse Theater, lead by Jason Pace (creator and executive director), teaches many aspects of the performing arts (improv, character creation, sketch comedy, writing, stage and combat, scene study and acting) that kids can use not only in the industry, should they choose to pursue it, but in real life as well. Building confidence and encouraging self expression, the Children's Playhouse Theater isn't just about creating artists. They are passionate about getting their students to think outside the box with all types of educational subjects. Sounds like a win-win.
America's Teaching Zoo
7075 Campus Rd.
Moorpark, CA 93021
(805) 378-1441
www.zoo.moorparkcollege.edu
For the young animal lover in your family you might want to consider sending them off to the America's Teaching Zoo. Not only is it a zoo, which kids love, but they learn about animals and their relation to the environment. Activities include handling opportunities, art projects, and science-based projects. Fully supervised, campers have full access to the zoo and can visit the barn, wildlife theater and the zoo kitchen to observe meal preparation for the different animals. There's even an opportunity for campers to put on an animal presentation for invited family members. For the older kids there's a "Counselor in Training" program that teaches conservation and science for those who are seriously considering a future in the animal world.
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Kristine G. Bottone is a freelance writer living in Los Angeles. Her work can be found at Examiner.com
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