Summer is right around the corner and you need to plan for your child’s school break! Camp is safe, fun, social, and educational. It helps your child have new experiences and make friends
Santa Clarita is home to many types of camp for children of all ages. There are arts camps, sport camps, coding camps, and camps for outdoor adventures. Your child is sure to find a great fit for them. And you, the parents, are sure to find camps that meet your scheduling and budget needs.
Below is the most comprehensive source for summer camps in the Santa Clarita area. You will find a description about each camp, the dates, times, and fees. Each camp is also linked to the website so you can learn more and register.
Summer camps in the Santa Clarita Valley
Whether your child is an athlete, artist, performer, or budding equestrian, there is a wide selection of summer camps to choose. Some of these camps are half-day, others are full day, and some have the option for both. You’ll find camps for children from pre-school age through the teen years.
Academy Swim Club
Academy Swim Club invites your kiddos into the pool for swimming, playing, and fun. Each week has a fun theme and kids receive one hour of swim lessons each day. Pizza parties on Fridays!
Ages: 5-10
Dates: June 9 - July 25
Time: 8 am-3 pm and 8 am-2pm on Fridays
Price: $359 per week with discounts for siblings and early enrollment
Cal Elite Gymnastics Camp
Cal Elite Gymnastics Camp is a gymnastics center in Santa Clarita. There are half-day and all-day camp options. Instructors provide kids with an energetic day of:
- Games
- Tumbling
- Gymnastics
- Obstacle courses
Ages: 3.5-11
Dates: June 9 - August 8
Time: 8:00 am-12:00 pm and 12:00-4:00 pm
Price: $46 half day or $92 full day
Camp Clarita
Camp Clarita is a camp organized by the city of Santa Clarita. There are summer camps available for preschoolers through school-age children. Dates vary depending on age. Camp is held at seven locations throughout the SCV. The camp is a day camp, and kids engage in:
- Swimming
- Making crafts
- Going on field trips
Ages: 3-12
Dates: June 16 - August 8
Time: Times and days vary according to the program
Price: $90-$201 per week, depending on the camp
Code Ninjas
Code Ninjas offers a series of camps for your tech-savvy kid. They learn under the tutelage of Code Senseis on several topics. Choose morning or afternoon camps.
- Roblox
- Minecraft
- Jr Inventors
- AI Academy
- Content Creators
Dates: June 16 - August 4
Hours: 8:30-11:30 am or 12-3 pm
Price: $299 per week with early bird specials
College of the Canyons
Career Exploration Camps at College of the Canyons is a program designed for junior high students to explore different career options on the college campus, such as cyber security, animation, babysitters club, e-sports, and more.
- In-person
- Hands-on
- Learn about competitive job options
Ages: Children entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
Dates: June 23 - 27 and July 7 - 11
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Price: $199, scholarships are available
The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center
The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center is just the place for your child when they need a break from the heat. The Camp Chillin staff teaches children how to skate and other traditional camp activities. Go for the day or the week!
Ages: 11 and under
Dates: June 16 - August 8
Hours: 8:30 am-4 pm
Price: $87 per day
Dance Studio 84
Dance Studio 84 is a dance studio in Santa Clarita. They offer dance classes throughout the school year and one camp in the summer. Kids learn several types of dance so it is a great opportunity for children new to dance as well as for kids with a dance background.
Ages: 5-10
Dates: July 7-11
Hours: 10 am - 2pm
Price: $150
Ekata the Art of Living
Ekata the Art of Living is a martial arts and meditation center. They offer a fun-filled summer camp experience. Weekly themes include super hero week, sport-acular week with celebrity visits, weapons week, and more.
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 16 - August 1
Time: 8 am-6 pm
Price: $375 per week, with sibling discounts
Escape Theatre
Escape Theatre provides an incredible opportunity to any child that is interested in performing. They do full-scale shows throughout the year and two camps during the summer. This year they have four camps, two for kids and two for teens.
- Dance
- Acting
- Singing
Age: Children entering 2nd-7th grade and 7th-12th
Dates: July 15-17 & 29-31
Time: 9 am-12 pm for kids and 6-9 pm for teens
Price: $125 for a three-day camp
Gilchrest Farm Camps
Gilchrest Farm Camp hosts camps for preschoolers and school aged children. 
- Garden
- Make traditional crafts
- Milk goats and gather eggs
- Groom, tack up, and safely ride horses
Mini Camp
Ages: 2-5
Dates: May 27-30 & June 2-6
Time: 8 am-12 pm for preschoolers Price: $275 - $345
Summer Farm Camp
Ages: 5-16 year olds
Dates: May 27-30, June 9 - August 8
Time: 8 am-2 pm
Price: $425 per week
Counselors in Training 12-16 for $325 per week
Day Rate for Returning Campers $90/Day, CIT $70/Day
Hugo’s Gym
Hugo’s Gym has both half-day and full-day options for summer camp. Hugo’s is outfitted with a diverse and exciting spectrum of gear and activities. Kids of all ages enjoy their camps.
- Crafts
- Foam pit
- Free play
- Trampolines
- Rock climbing wall
Ages: 3-13
Dates: June 16 - August 8
Time: 9 am-12 pm or 9 am-3 pm
Price: $50 per half day and $80 for a full day
Include Everyone Project
Include Everyone Project is an organization that strives to provide classes and support for residents with disabilities. This year they are offering summer camp at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center with the theme of Dino Adventure on the High Seas. Scholarships are available.
Ages: 5-Adult
Dates: June 16 -20 and June 23-27
Time: 1:30-4 pm
Price: $100 per week
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy has academic, art, drama, and games camps. They are for children entering kindergarten through eighth grade, depending on the camp.
Ages: 5-14
Dates: June 16 - August 1
Time: 9 am-12 pm or 12:20-3:30 pm
Price: $300 or $500, depending on camp
The Master’s University
Master’s University offers several camps for tweens and teens. Your child can enjoy academic or sports camps. The sports camps vary — volleyball, track, soccer, and more.
- Sports Camp
- Science Camp
- Engineering Camp
- Music Camp (Sold out)
Ages: 6-17, depending on the camp
Dates: June-August
Time: 8 am-2 pm or 9 am-3 pm
Price: $200-375, depending on the camp
Mustang Baseball Camp
Mustang Baseball Camp has four co-ed baseball camps for children. Campers receive a T-shirt and lunch. Camp is held at Lou Herwaldt Stadium.
Ages: 6-14
Dates: June 23-26, June 30 - July 3, July 14-17, and July 28-31
Time: 8 am-2 pm
Price: $375
My Gym
My Gym in Valencia offers two one-week sessions during the mornings. Kids can play, learn gymnastics skills, and have fun with friends. The age range is wide, so this is a great choice for siblings. An additional hour of camp is available for only $10.
- Games
- Gymnastics
- Arts and Crafts
Ages: 2.5 years (potty trained) - 10 years
Dates: June 16-20 and July 21-25
Time: 9 am-12 pm, add an extra hour for $10
Price: 1-3 days is $45 per day, and 4+ days are $32
Paseo Club Tennis Camp
Paseo Club Tennis Camp is a fun-filled camp with tennis, swimming, and crafts. This camp is available for one week or several and is taught by USPTA Certified Tennis Coaches. There are also lots of drills, games, and awards. Lunch is included. Extended care is available in the mornings and afternoons.
- Learn stroke technique
- Receive technical analysis
- Play both singles and doubles tennis
Ages: 7-17
Dates: June 9 - August 8
Time: 10 am-3 pm
Price: $499-$555 per week of camp
Paseo Club High-Performance Tennis Camp
High Performance Tennis Camp is for advanced, ranked tennis players ages 13 and up (younger players can attend upon approval). This is the camp for kids looking to progress at the high school level or older teens who want to boost their chance to get into a D1 or D2 school. High Performance Camp is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for either three hours in the morning or three hours in the afternoon June 8 - August 9.
Ages: 13+
Dates: June 9 - August 8
Time: 9 am-12 pm or 3-6pm
Price: $225 per day
Paseo Club Movement Camp
Paseo Club Movement Summer Camp provides the opportunity for your child to learn several forms of movement and fitness in a safe and encouraging environment. Lunch is included! Extended care is available in the mornings and afternoons.
- Yoga
- Tennis
- Pilates
- Pickleball
- Basketball
- Swimming
Ages: 8-16
Dates: June 9 - August 8
Time: 9 am-2 pm
Price: $499-$555 per week of camp
Picasso’s Playmates
Picasso’s Playmates has art-centered day camps for children interested in developing their creative skills. There are four camps to choose from, each offering a different theme.
- Nature/Adventure Camp at Placerita Nature Center
- Camp Halfblood : Percy Jackson Art Camp
- Harry Potter l Camp
- Harry Potter ll Camp
Ages: 7-17
Dates: June 16-20, June 23-27, July 7-11, July 21-25, and July 28-Aug 1
Time: 12-3 pm
Price: $275 per week, $65 per day
Santa Clarita Boys and Girls Club Summer Program
Santa Clarita Boys and Girls Club Summer Program is an all-day camp Monday through Friday. Camp is available at three locations — Sierra Vista, Newhall, and Castaic Clubhouses. Parents pay only for the days they select.
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
- Kids participate in games, art, and free play
- The cost is free if your child attends after 11 am
Ages: 7-17
Dates: June-August
Time: 7 am-7 pm
Price: TBD
Santa Clarita Equestrian Center
Santa Clarita Equestrian Center hosts a half-day camp for kids. Snacks are included. Camps are one-week-long sessions. You can bring your child one early or one hour late for an extra $15 per hour.
- Crafts
- Trail rides
- Formal riding lessons
- Grooming and feeding horses
Ages: 5+
Dates: TBD
Time: 9 am-12 pm
Price: $350
Santa Clarita Sports Center
Santa Clarita Sports Center in Valencia has professional and positive coaches that teach your child how to enjoy sports and develop their skill set. Free early drop off at 8 am. Affordable aftercare from 3:30 -5 pm. Snacks provided!
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June 16
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Price: $300 per week, $75 per day
School of Rock
School of Rock is a music camp for kids that want to learn how to sing and play instruments. Kids can choose from many different themed camps. Kids do not need experience. There is a performance for parents on Fridays.
- Rock n Grohl
- Rookies Camp
- Green Day Camp
- 21st Century Rock
- Camper’s Choice and many more!
Ages: 7-18, Rookies Camp is 5-7
Dates: June 9 - August 22
Times: 9 am-3 pm
Price: $449 per week
Shin’s Family Martial Arts Center
Shin’s Family Martial Arts Center has been a resource for learning martial arts for 23 years. They have a full-day program with extended hours. Kids learn martial arts and gymnastics and play on trampolines, tumble tracks, and zip lines. They teach their students essential life values. Extended care and sibling discounts are available.
- Focus
- Patience
- Discipline
- Diligence
Ages: 7 and up
Dates: June 16 - August 8
Times: 9 am-4 pm
Price: 3-day camp $205-230 & 5-day camp $250-275
Star Dance Center
Star Dance Center offers many dance-inspired camps for children as young as three years old. The camps run just in the morning so your child’s afternoons are free to relax, play with friends, or attend a fun activity or class. No dance experience is needed to attend camp. They also offer summer classes.
- Music
- Crafts
- Games
- Dancing
Age: 3-10, depending on the camp
Dates: June 16 - July 24
Times: 9:30 am-12 pm
Price: $189 for four-day camps
Statham Academy Basketball Camp
Statham Academy Basketball Camp gives kids of all ages the opportunity to learn, play, and perfect their basketball skills. Camps are three days long and are available throughout the summer.
Age: 5-17
Dates: June 16-July 30
Times: 9 am-12 pm
Price: $160
Sunshine Day Camp
Sunshine Day Camp is offered at six locations throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. This camp has been taught for 40 years and boasts a 1:12 instructor-to-child ratio. Lunch is included.
- Fields trips
- Guest entertainers
- Weekly themed camps
Ages: Entering K-6
Dates: June 16 - August 8
Time: 7 am-6 pm
Price: $235-$290 per week, depending how many days are purchased
Trinity Classical Academy Camp
Trinity Classical Academy Camp is for Trinity students and the general public. Camps run all day at the school campus with field trips on Thursdays. There are three camp themes to choose from.
- Band Camp
- Sports Camp
- Learning Camp
Ages: Entering First-7th grade
Dates: June 9 - August 8
Time: 7:30 am-5 pm
Price: $135-$245 per week, depending how many days are purchased
YMCA Summer Camp
The YMCA of Santa Clarita offers summer camp at Meadows Elementary School and Valley View Elementary School. The camps run for eight weeks in total, but you can select as many or as few weeks as you like. Kids enjoy a variety of activities.
- Field trips
- Group games
- STEM activities
- Arts and theater
- Swimming lessons
Ages: 4y 9m-12y 11m
Dates: June 16 - August 8
Time: 7 am-6 pm
Price: $199 per week
The Valencia Camp Gan Israel
The Valencia Camp Gan Israel is a Jewish day camp. The instructors aim to provide your child with a rich and wholesome summer vacation. They offer a wide range of fun camp activities and field trips. Sign up for one week or four!
- Crafts
- Sports
- Drama
- Games
Ages: 5-11
Dates: June 30 - July 25
Time: 9 am-3 pm
Price: $1250 for four weeks, Monday-Friday, $260 for a three-day week
Valley Trails Camp
Valley Trails Camp is an outdoor camp offering a place where children can unplug. Camp is 6.5 hours long with the option of extended hours for free. Camps are open throughout the summer. There is free transportation and free lunch. This camp offers:
- Archery
- Swimming
- Fort building
Ages: Kindergarten - 8th grade, Counselors In Leadership Training program available for 9th & 10th graders
Dates: June 9 - August 8
Time: 9 am-3:30 pm
Price: $549, CILT $250-350 with a two week minimum
VIBE Performing Arts Camp
VIBE Performing Arts Camp has camps for children as young as seven. There are themed camps sure to excite your child.
- Singing Camp
- Hip Hop Camp
- "Annie" Musical Camp
- "Seussical" Musical Camp
- "OZ Reimagined" Musical Camp
Ages: 3-14, depending on the camp
Dates: June 10 - July 25
Time: Times vary
Price: $150-425, depending on the camp
Enjoying summer camp in the Santa Clarita Valley
The long days of summer are a time for fun, learning, and making memories.
This article is the most comprehensive summer camp guide for Santa Clarita so you can find the best camp for your kiddo! There are options for children as young as three and up to eighteen. Camps are filling up, so it is best to register soon — maybe you’ll even get an early bird discount!
The Paseo Club is a home away from home for many Santa Clarita residents, young and old. We offer summer camps, classes, and childcare for our youngest members.
Adults and kids fourteen and older can enjoy over 60 fitness classes per week. There are also tennis and pickleball courts and a junior Olympic pool to cool off in.
If you think this community-focused club is the place for you and your family, then join today. We can’t wait to see you and your family!
