Summer Camps in the San Diego Area
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San Diego KidsOutAndAbout Summer Camp Newsletter March 16, 2026
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Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
Here at KidsOutAndAbout.com, we love promoting summer camps as a way for kids to learn, expand their friendship circles, and have fun without the pressure of grades or consequences. Local summer camps have pulled out all the stops to ensure your kids have a great time.
After getting inspired by the camp descriptions below with programs for preschoolers through teens, head over to
our Week by Week Guide to Summer Camps and what's been posted so far for 2026. Bookmark that main portal page to get where you need to go quickly to search by date or subject. New camps are being added constantly, so check back frequently. I hope you enjoy our special-edition camp
newsletter, and that you forward it to your friends who may also be shopping for summer camps. We'll be back with your regularly-scheduled weekly newsletter on Thursday!
—Debra Ross, publisher
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Summer camps 2026: Week by Week Week of May 17, 2026 Week of May 24, 2026 Week of May 31, 2026 Week of June 7, 2026 Week of June 14, 2026 Week of June 21,
2026 Week of June 28, 2026 Week of July 5, 2026 Week of July 12, 2026 Week of July 19, 2026 Week of July 26, 2026 Week of August 2, 2026 Week of August 9, 2026 Week of August 16, 2026 Week of August 23, 2026 Week of August 30, 2026
Find summer programs by subject!
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Launch yourself into a STEMtastic summer of Aerospace Summer Camp. Whether you love planes, space, robots, or spying we have a camp for you. Grades range from TK-12 and are inclusive of all skills and interests.
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This summer, spark your child’s curiosity and confidence at AoPS Academy Carmel Valley! Our exciting math and language arts camps turn learning into an unforgettable adventure for students in grades 1–12. From creative storytelling and debate to hands-on
problem-solving and advanced math competitions like AMC and AIME, every program inspires students to think deeply, collaborate, and love learning. Whether building foundations or mastering new challenges, your child will thrive in our engaging, supportive environment. Join us for our Open House on Thursday, April 2, 4–7 p.m., at 11455 El Camino Real, San Diego, to meet our team and discover what makes AoPS Academy extraordinary!
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Welcome to Camp Ecolart San Diego! We are an all inclusive summer camp for boys and girls ages 10 to 17 filled with amazing California-style camp activities and excursions. Kids and teens from all over the world are welcome to our camp. We offer
state-of-the-art facilities, delicious and healthy food, super fun activities and excursions, awesome and professional staff, and the most amazing summer ever for your kids vacation. We offer 2 weekly camp sessions.
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Camp Galileo invites rising K–8th graders to a summer where innovation and fun unite. Campers dive into hands-on STEAM projects and design challenges, transforming everyday materials into imaginative creations. Grounded in the Galileo Innovation Approach,
our program helps children develop lasting confidence, creative problem-solving skills, and perseverance.
“Excellent camp experience! Well-organized, engaging activities, and caring staff. My child had a blast and came home happy and excited every day. Highly recommend!” - 2025 Family
Weekly sessions, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. camp day with extended care. Enrollments accepted via Bright Horizons. Financial aid available. Use code 26GALKOAA25 to save $25/week. Applicable on future purchases only.
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Camp Mountain Chai creates a community to inspire a love of Jewish living through fun, friendship, discovery, and exploration. Our two-week sessions allow campers to build lifelong friendships, cultivate meaningful Jewish experiences, develop a sense of
community, and instill a passion for the outdoors.
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Endless Surf Camp is a San Diego surf school that specializes in safe, professional, and personalized surf lessons. Located in South Mission Beach near the jetty, our qualified surf instructors will encourage and guide the development of each participant
while instilling a love and respect for the ocean and its surrounding environment. All of our surf instructors are experienced surfers and are first aid/CPR and lifeguard certified.
The owner, Cecile Santini, is a San Diego school teacher and has taught PE to elementary children in San Diego since 2002. She has also been a high school surf team head coach since 2006 and a surfer for over 20 years. In 2013, Cecile and her husband Derrick established Endless Summer Surf Academy and in 2014 they were awarded a San Diego City permit to teach surf lessons. From 2014 to 2020 Endless Summer Surf Academy operated in Mission
Beach with great success. In 2021, the name changed to Endless Surf Camp. We are a small surf school that focuses on…
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The Fleet Science Center connects people of all ages to the possibilities and power of science to create a better future. Our mission is to realize a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science .The Fleet is home to Southern California's
only IMAX® Dome Theater and 100+ hands-on science exhibits for all ages.
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Master Sports has multiple locations for your sport learning needs. Classes, camps and leagues - All levels are welcome. League offerings include recreational and competitive levels in Basketball, Flag Football, Beginner Baseball, and Xtreme Dodgeball. We
offer year round classes as well as camps for school breaks! Check us out and find a location near you!
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Moonlight Beach Surf Camps has been the Official Surf Camp of the City of Encinitas since 2007
We teach surf lessons and surf camps year round at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California. We have week long surf camps over Summer, Spring Break, Fall Break and Winter Break. After School Surf Programs from September thru May. And we also offer one on one private surf lessons, group surf lessons, and advanced surf coaching programs on a daily and weekly schedule. Ask us about our Friday Surf Club!
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Mt. Helix Academy Summer Camp, located in La Mesa, sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence in our campers. The Get Ready program helps TK and Kindergarten campers jump into school with games, crafts, and essential skills, while Get Set keeps older
campers engaged with hands-on reading, writing, and math challenges blended with fun projects and interactive activities. Both programs run in four two-week sessions, so families can choose one or attend all. Aim High provides small-group academic support, study strategies, and confidence-building in a single five-week session. Every day is packed with adventure, friendship, and discovery—summer learning has never been this fun!
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Outpost Summer Camps provides group-centered, outdoor-based, traditional camp experiences for children and young adults, designed to enrich and develop each participant's social, emotional and physical skills.
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SEACAMP San Diego is a marine science camp for kids and teens offering a range of programs to students throughout the school year and summer. Since 1987 it has been our goal to supplement traditional marine biology classroom study by providing hands-on
education programs for students of all ages. Our programs combine hands-on labs and workshops with interactive field activities, such as snorkeling, boat trip, kayaking and boogie boarding. Marine science is a multidisciplinary field therefore SEACAMP San Diego covers a wide variety of subjects during our programs including marine ecology, physical oceanography and marine biology, ranging from the largest marine mammals to the smallest plankton.
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Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s has put kids in charge of their own learning experience. Campers choose from a variety of activities in real-time, including sewing, coding, film, sports, and more! As kids try, fail, and learn on their own, they learn to
trust their own judgment, and tackle the challenges of an ever changing world with creativity and confidence.
Families can buy any number of days, to use at any time–no weekly reservations required. Or, buy a Summer Pass, which covers the whole season. If your plans change, we’ll automatically refund any unused days at summer’s end. Lunch, snacks & 8am–6pm included.
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Summer Critter Camp is the perfect place for kids to spend their summer days. Each day is packed with hands-on animal encounters, themed crafts, team games, and exciting adventures that spark curiosity and compassion. Whether campers join for a single day
or an entire week, they’ll make new friends and unforgettable memories with our animal ambassadors.
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Join us for School-Age Summer Camp
Each day at our summer camp is a bold new experience where your child will create unforgettable memories and develop valuable new skills. Every week, campers dive into hands-on activities, from science and nature exploration to creative and performing arts, sports, and games. Our camp offers a perfect mix of indoor and outdoor adventures, packed with excitement. Special guests and on-campus events bring an extra layer of fun.
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best
experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech!
Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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