Summer Camp Organizations

Week-long camp for ages 7-12 exploring Balboa Park through hands-on activities, museum visits, garden adventures, and creative projects inspired by the park's history, culture, and beauty.

Summer ocean safety program for ages 7-17 run by City of San Diego lifeguards at multiple beach locations. Training includes swimming, running, body surfing, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, CPR, first aid, and beach games.

Comprehensive theatre education camps in Balboa Park for grades K-12 with drama, music, dance, and art. Performance camps, musical showcases, and JT Studio intensive programs for teens. Inclusion support available.

Popular model railroad summer camps where beginners learn basics of building a mock railroad while returning campers design and construct fully functional model railroads. Painting, plastering, track-laying, and scenery building.

Summer surf camp programs at Ocean Beach and Pacific Beach for kids and teens. One-day to five-day camp options with certified lifeguard experts teaching beginners and advanced surfers.

Summer camps for grades K-12 at the San Diego Zoo with wildlife education, animal-themed crafts, art camp, and special wildlife experiences. Classic camps explore how zoo animals move and live.

Summer camps including full production camps where every student gets a role, plus themed camps like Camp Anime Adventure and Camp Creativity for ages 6-12. Programs cover acting, singing, dancing, and backstage skills.

Operating since 1948, offering separate boys and girls overnight camps for ages 9–16 on 6,000+ acres at 8,700 feet elevation. Activities include horseback riding, hiking, backpacking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and mountain climbs.