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Time to Make Your Manhattan Beach Summer Camp Plans

Mar 02, 2025 08:10AM ● By Jeanne Fratello

(Images via city of Manhattan Beach)

Parents, get that button-clicking finger ready: It's time to register for summer camp in Manhattan Beach, and popular camps fill up quickly. While registration is already open for many camps, sign-ups for city summer camps open first thing in the morning on Monday, March 3.

Manhattan Beach City Summer Camps


Manhattan Beach has too many summer camp offerings to list here, so we'll just give you the link to the entire summer camp program.

Suffice to say there are camps for just about every kid, whether it's for the full summer or just a week at a time. Kids do a general rec camp, or can do specialized camps for just about any sport, aquatics and beach activities, art, STEM, cooking, LEGOs, chess, robotics, and more.

Registration begins at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, March 3 for residents; and on Monday, March 17 for non-residents. Find registration info here.

Booster Club Camps


Many Mira Costa High School teams and clubs offer summer camps to help spark interest among younger grades. Currently announced booster club camps include:

(Photo via Mira Costa Cheer)


Mini Mustang Summer Cheer Camp: The camp, for ages 4-12, teaches cheer fundamentals and offers a camp tote bag, t-shirt, daily craft & snack, and a final day showcase performance. It runs from July 7-10, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $375 for the week. 

Mini Mustang Summer Theater Camp: This camp, for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, offers theater fun with acting, improv, singing, dancing, crafts, and games. It runs from July 28-August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. $500 for the week.

Summer Camps on MBUSD Campuses


Camp Galileo - A traditional day camp mixed wtih hands-on projects in the fields of science and engineering. Runs June 16 to August 8 at Robinson Elementary School.

Camp RAD - An all-encompassing academic prep camp with personalized instructional support of Math and English, balanced with art, crafts and outdoor games hosted by Mr. Chao. Runs July 14 to August 15 at Manhattan Beach Middle School.

Friendship Foundation - A camp with a multitude of activities for children ages 8 to 17 with special needs, who will be paired 1 to 1 with a volunteer. Registration opens in May.

Pedal Heads - A bike camp that involves bicycle learning and playing games, navigating obstacle courses, and experiencing a variety of activities in a safe environment. Runs June 16 to August 8 at Manhattan Beach Middle School.

Planet Bravo - A "techno-tainment" STEM camp offering robotics, coding, film, design, and more for grades K-9. Runs June 23 to August 1 at Manhattan Beach Middle School.

Steve & Kate's - A "kids take charge" camp offering a variety of activities where kids set their schedule. Runs from June 16 to August 8 at Grand View Elementary.

Local Summer Camps


Adventureplex Camp - A weekly camp featuring games, arts and crafts, and physical skill-building activities for ages 4-12. Offered weekly throughout summer break at Adventureplex.

Bay Club - A full-day or half-day camp with athletic programs as well as a variety of activities from crafts to STEM projects, for ages 3 through 15. Held at Manhattan Country Club, with a 25% discount for members, but you do not need to be a member to participate.

Beach Sports - An outdoor-focused series of camps for kids ages 4 to 13, with various beach activities as well as volleyball, skateboarding, lacrosse, and more. Runs June 9 to August 29 at various locations.

Camp Surf - Manhattan Beach's original surf camp, offering beach camp for ages 4 and up and surf camp for ages 7 and up. Runs June 9 through August 22 at various locations.

Champ Camp - A camp offering beach and skate sessions for kids ages 4 to 12 (ages 5 to 12 for skate camp). Runs June 9 to August 22 at various locations.

Junior Guards - A two-session summer beach safety and pre-lifeguard training program run by L.A. County Lifeguards for ages 9 through 16. Sessions run June 16-July 11 and July 14-August 8. A passing swim test is required; swim test dates are between March 29 and April 27 (see website for more details).

MyGym Camp - An indoor camp offering physical activities for kids ages 3 to 8 years 11 months. Runs June 16 to August 15 at MyGym.

Perfect Day Surf Camp - A beach camp offering beach activities for ages 4 to 8 and a surf camp for ages 8 to 17. Runs June 9 through August 29 at 8th and the Strand.

Roundhouse Aquarium - A marine education camp at the beach, offering weekly sessions for ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 10. Runs June 23 to August 8 at the Roundhouse Aquarium.

Sand and Surf Soccer Club - A series of soccer camps for ages 4 to 14, run in three sessions at Marine Avenue Park and the Manhattan Village turf field between July 8 and August 16.

TADA Summer Camp - A performing arts camp with singing, dancing, and stage productions for ages 3 to 14. Runs June 16 to August 8 at The Academy of Dramatic Arts (TADA) (2010 N. Sepulveda Blvd.).



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