#CampReady Archives - L.A. Parent

Children sit at a picnic table during a LA’s BEST summer program activity while a staff member stands nearby and supervises.

LA's BEST is now enrolling elementary school students in free summer programs featuring STEM, arts, sports, academic enrichment and hands-on activities across Los Angeles.

Free Summer Programs for Kids at LA’s BEST

Cover of L.A. Parent's Summer 2026 Summer Fun Guide featuring a smiling child holding an ice cream cone and highlighting more than 70 recommended toys, games, travel gear and STEM learning products.

Discover parent-approved toys, outdoor games, travel essentials and educational activities to keep kids learning and having fun all summer long.

Best Summer Toys, Games and Gear for Kids

Crown Me camp kids learning about Black innovators and Afrofuturism.

A summer of cooking, languages, arts, heritage and more

Best Cultural Summer Camps in Los Angeles for Kids

A Los Courage Camps staff member teaches a child how to surf.

Teaching courage through surfing in Los Angeles

How Los Courage Camps Helps Kids Build Confidence Through Surfing

Cover for Last Child in the Woods book

One family’s story shows how outdoor adventures and parenting choices can shape resilient, curious and capable kids.

How Nature Helps Kids Build Confidence, Independence and Lifelong Skills

From drop-in days to custom schedules

Flexible Los Angeles Summer Camps for Busy Families

This year's theme: 'Create an Interactive Story of Kindness'

Embark on a Creative Journey with Apple Camp

HAWKs L.A. Is Reinventing Play Time

Beach fun for critically-ill kids and their families

A Break from illness: Surf & Paddle Camp

Children 8-12 attend an Apple summer camp. They are holding iPads.

Sessions geared for kids 8-12

Free Apple Store Camps are Back for the Summer

New summer camp theme song by Lisa Loeb

Woodcraft Rangers Celebrate 100-Year Anniversary

Is your child ready for overnight camp?

Off to Sleepaway Summer Camp

All About Nature

Back Outside With Nature-Focused Summer Camps 

A young child in a

Bringing mindfulness to kids this summer & beyond

Mind Over Matter

Camps for All

Check Out These Inclusive Camps Serving Campers of all Abilities

Here’s an early look at camps to get even the most non-active kids up and moving

Get a Jumpstart on Summer Camp

Getting to and from camps will look different this year

Summer Camp: Are We There Yet?

Registration Begins April 1

Junior Lifeguard Program Will Be Back This Summer

Local Camps Offer Fun and Enrichment

Summer Camps Navigate the Unknown

Virtual Camp Programs Spring up for Summer

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The Benefits of Outdoor Camp for All Kids

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Choosing a Camp Your Kids Will Love

5 Reasons You Should Go to Camp Fair

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#CampReady: Dropping in This Summer

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#CampReady: Last-minute Tips for L.A. Summer Camp Procrastinators

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#CampReady: What Could Go Wrong?

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The Ins and Outs of Sleep-Away Camp

Summer Camps for All Abilities

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Cash for Camp

#CampReady: Camp, Kids and Communication

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#CampReady: ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go’

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#CampReady: The Final Countdown to Summer Camp

Summer Camp in Los Angeles

#CampReady: C is for Couselors-In-Training

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#CampReady: What You Really Want in a Summer Camp

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#CampReady in Los Angeles: Outwit Summer Brain Drain

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Super Summer Camp Memories

Six Tips for Making Summer Camp Worth It

Having a Safe and Healthy Summer Camp Experience

Gearing Up For Summer Camp

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Inclusive LA: Summer Camp for All Abilities

Questions to Ask During Your Summer Camp Search

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5 Things To Think About On Your Summer Camp Search

Painting a Different Picture of Camp

Teaming Up At Summer Camp

This Special-Needs Camp Hires Counselors On the Spectrum

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5 Tips for Healthy Summer Camp Lunches

Summer Camp for Special Kids

The Case For ‘Traditional’ Day Camp

Rethinking Summer Camp

7 Keys to a Positive Summer Camp Experience for Children with Special Needs By Elaine Hall and Jeff Frymer