Summer Camps

Week-long nature day camps at San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary (300 acres). Separate camps by age: Fledgling (7-8), Marsh Bird (9-10), Coastal Bird (11-12), Junior Naturalist (13-16). Sells out quickly — registration opened Feb 1.

Immersive farm-life experience with hands-on agricultural activities, animal care, and nature exploration at Tanaka Farms. Campers must be fully potty trained. Spaces limited.

ACA-accredited outdoor day camps with nature exploration, team building, and adventure activities. Daily meals provided. Operated by Boy Scouts of America.

Weekly STEAM-focused camp sessions with hands-on, science-based activities. 20+ themed weeks including Robotics, Forensics, Marine Biology, Dinosaurs, and Ocean Biology.

Hands-on STEM activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Camp BrainStorm STEMgineers features daily projects in chemistry, rocketry, physics, coding, electronics, and robotics.

Project-based robotics and coding camps where children build robots, learn to code, and develop technical skills. Half-day or full-day options with complimentary lunch hour for full-day.

Uses LEGO bricks and technology to make learning fun — coding, robotics, science, and arts through themed weekly sessions. Full-day and half-day options available.

LA's #1 STEM Camp. 20+ courses including coding, robotics, game design, animation, and filmmaking. 5:1 to 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Staff background-checked through CA DOJ and FBI.

Tech camps with hands-on STEM education including Minecraft engineering, game development, VR/AR, and coding. Camps are longer than most, helping dollars stretch farther.

Highly rated art studio summer camps designed to spark imagination and nurture creativity. 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio with personalized attention.

Summer camps with hands-on instrument experiences, songwriting, and music production. Each week ends with a showcase performance. 10% off if registered by March 3.

Full-day Mandarin immersion summer camp combining academics with science, sports, discovery, and Chinese culture. First 100 campers receive free lunch. Field trips on luxury tour bus included.

Four 2-week sessions combining Chinese language instruction with STEM, sports, and cultural activities. Early bird discount with code Sc2026 through April 20.

Wide variety of affordable municipal summer camps across multiple categories — arts, sports, cooking, drama, education. Registration opened Feb 15, 2026.

Award-winning innovation camp fostering creativity, problem-solving, and confidence. 90+ communities served, 49K+ scholarships awarded. Nebulas group (K-1st) has higher staff ratio.

Great Park Irvine's #1 Kids Camp combining STEAM-based learning with outdoor activities at Beacon Park. Field trips to local vendors included.

One of Irvine's most popular summer day camps since 2008. ACA (American Camp Association) accredited. Staff trained in first aid and CPR.

Preschool camp at Merage JCC with credentialed Early Childhood Educators. ACA accredited. Scholarships available. Open to all families.

Indoor gymnastics-based camps. Super Quest Camps for ages 3-8 with adventure-themed programming and small class sizes. Monthly memberships from $129.

Structured gymnastics and fitness camps with organized instructional learning. Low 1:8 ratio for preschool camps. Every week is a new adventure!

Action-packed summer-themed learning for children from age 2. Extended hours (6:30 AM-6:30 PM) ideal for working parents. Daily meals and snacks included.

Established in 1981, one of Irvine's most well-known early childhood programs. Themed weeks with flexible enrollment. Also offers KinderCamp for age 5. Registration opens March 3.

Beloved children's museum with interactive themed areas and summer programming including Kidstock Music & Arts Festival. Note: museum relocating to Great Park Cultural Terrace in 2026.

Irvine Public Schools Foundation summer academic enrichment utilizing IUSD school facilities. Browse classes early March; registration opens March 19, 2026.