We LOVE Summer Camps and the benefits they offer to children!  We are thrilled to bring you our 2023 Guide to Summer Camps in Ventura County + Beyond,  presented by Ohana Surf Camp.

Summer is on the horizon, and summer camps and programs are ready to welcome your child! Fresh air, fun activities and a change of scenery is waiting for you child this summer! We are thrilled to provide families the 2023 Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps in Ventura County + Beyond! Below you will find details on FEATURED summer camps with a variety of activities and programs.

We know that planning activities during the summer months can be frustrating and stressful.  We hope that this guide to summer camps provides the insight that you need to create the best summer yet!  CONTINUE TO CHECK BACK AS WE ADD MORE SUMMER CAMPS!

AGES: 5-14
DAY CAMP

Ride the waves with us!

If your child loves the ocean as much as we do, then we invite you to be part of our 2023 Summer Surf Camp. No matter what your child’s surfing skill level and experience may be, they will surely have fun at Ohana Surf Camp. We are proud to offer only the most enjoyable beach and surfing experiences in Ventura. Our CPR-certified surf instructors share expertise in water safety and our passion for surfing and the ocean. Our camper-to-instructor ratio is 1:5. Sign up today!

With over 7 years in business, we are the only surf camp in Ventura that holds a contract with the City of Ventura Parks and Recreation department. This designation is an assurance to families that Ohana Surf Camp and its instructors operate to a higher standard.

AGES: 5-12
DAY CAMP
June 12-23, 2023 Monday-Friday 9am-2pm

Bluegrass Theatrics is a Theater Camp owned and taught by teens. We are located in Simi Valley, CA. Our goal is to teach kids how to sing, dance, and act while also having a bunch of fun. We will put on a musical in two weeks. We also play theater related games and provide crafts themed on our show. Keep in mind this camp takes place outside! Our 2023 Summer show is Cinderella The Musical!!

AGES: Grades 1st to 6th
DAY CAMP
June 5th to August 4th

Jr. Safari is a weeklong, full day camp running form 8:30am to 4:00pm. It allows your child the unique opportunity to come up close and personal with the zoo’s animal collection while participating in developmentally appropriate, science based learning experiences. All projects are designed not only to entertain, but also to educate the campers about the natural world of animals. Camp is designed for campers entering grades 1st to 6th in Fall 2023. Campers are grouped grades 1st-3rd & 4th-6th. Designated weeks are designed exclusively for campers entering 7th and 8th in Fall 2023. See all weeks and themes below. All Registration is completed online. Registration to open February 2023.

AGES: 7-16
OVERNIGHT CAMP

A co-ed, traditional sleep away camp for kids age 7 to 16, uniquely located on a 900-acre ranch in the Sierras north of Lake Tahoe and a 1.5 hour drive northwest of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Family-owned and operated since 1956, our limited enrollment and our tech-free policy allow for a more personal camp experience and family-like feel that bring all of the camp together. Campers choose from our various activities 2-4x daily, with weekends and evening activities devoted to camp-wide activities.

At MMR, campers experience more than the fun and activities that are a given of the camp experience, but also personal growth in self-confidence and character, fostering new friendships and memorable experiences that last a lifetime. Our entire program is centered around the principles of servant leadership and our guiding values that we weave throughout the camp experience: inclusivity, empathy, stewardship, integrity, authenticity, and mindfulness.

Getting hands-on with the latest tech. Finding like-minded friends and expert mentors. Exploring a university campus and igniting a love for future learning. There’s so much to look forward to at iD Tech! Guarantee an unforgettable experience for your child. Coding, game dev, robotics, and more.

Held at UCLA.

More Summer Camp Programs (listed A-Z)

• Academy of Dance and School of Performing Arts Summer Classes
• Aloha Beach Camp
• AstroCamp Summer Adventure Camp
• Bar 717 Ranch/ Camp Trinity
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Conejo Valley
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Simi Valley
• Cal Lutheran Summer Sports Camps
• Cali Camp at Big Rock Ranch in Topanga
• Camp Calabasas
• Camp Fitness by the Sea
• Camp Galileo
• Camp Keystone Summer Day Camps
• Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp
• Camp Summertime at Calamigos Ranch
• Camp Turtle Rock at CLU
• Camp Wildcraft
• Canyon Creek
• Catalina Island Camps
• Catalina Sea Camp
• City of Moorpark Recreation Division Summer Camps
• City of Oxnard Recreation & Community Services Summer Camps
• City of Ventura Parks & Recreation Department Summer Camps
• Destination Science Camps
• Elvenstar Equestrian Day Camp
• Fauves Art Studio Art History Camp
• Fieldstone Riding Club Summer Camp
• Gan Izzy Ranch Camp
• iD Tech Camps
• Mad Science Enrichment Camps
• Malibu Makos Surf Camp
• Mountain Meadow Ranch Summer Camp
• Ohana Surf Camp
• Oaks Soccer Camp
• Pacific Camps
• Pali Overnight Adventures
• Pizazz Music Camp
• Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO-Inspired STEM Summer Camps
• Pleasant Valley Recreation and Park District Camps
• Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District Summer Day Camps
• Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Summer Camps
• Summer Art Academy and Cooking Camps
• Ventura Makos Surf Camp