Summer Camps 2024

For the latest updates on each camp program, click on the links below to connect directly with your organization(s) of interest. This page is being updated as information is received.

Choose from a variety of venues with topics ranging from arts, science, culture, and more

Full-day and half-day camp options are available, for kids pre-K through 12th grade

Mix and match half-day camps to create a full-day experience

  • Air & Space Museum

    Summer Camp 2024

    Registration Open! Click Here To Sign Up! 

    Become a Museum Member HERE

    New this Year

    • Class size limited to 20 students.
    • All students receive a shirt

    Touchless Drop-off and Pick-Up

    • Parent/guardian remains in car, ID check through window
    • Re-routed to business entrance to avoid traffic at front of Museum

    Cancellation Policy

      – Cancellations made more than 7 days prior to the start of the camp will receive a refund, minus a 10% cancellation fee per camp.
      – No refunds within 7 days of any program

    Member rates are for Air and Space Museum Members. Balboa Park pass holders will pay regular camp prices. 


     

    Astronauts in Training

    Grades: 1-2
    Description: Blast off to the moon and beyond as we learn the ins and outs of becoming an astronaut. Build rockets, create spacesuits, and learn all about life off planet.
    Cost: $165 (Members $135)
    June 17-21 (no 19th) 9am to 12 pm; July 1-5 (no 4th) 9 am to 12 pm; July 8-12 1pm to 4 pm

     

    Junior Flight Crew

    Grades: 1-2
    Description: Fly around the world as we stop in various countries to experience the local culture as we learn about jobs around planes.
    Cost: $165 (Members $135)
    June 10-14 9 am to 12 pm; June 24-28 1 pm to 4 pm; July 29-Aug 2 9 am to 12 pm

     

    Top Gun

    Grades: 3-5
    Description: Join the elite squad as we learn to fly, build planes, and discover naval aviation.
    Cost: $165 (Members $135)
    June 24-28 9 am to 12 pm; July 8-12 9 am to 12 pm

     

    Space Frontiers

    Grades: 3-5
    Description: Journey to the edge of the galaxy and beyond as we make rockets, learn about off planet living, and what’s next in space.
    Cost: $165 ($135 members)
    June 17-21 (no 19th) 9 am to 12 pm; July 1-5 (no 4th) 1 pm to 4 pm, July 29- Aug 2 1 pm to 4 pm

     

    G.I.R.L.S. in Aviation

    Grades: 5-8
    Description: G.I.R.L.S (Gender Inclusive Refuge for Learning STEM) Discover your place in aviation as we solder, sew, and engineer. Meet mentors from aviation in this middle school hands on exploration camp.
    Cost: $185 (Members $155)
    June 17-21 (no 19th) 1 pm to 4 pm

     

    Aviation Simulations

    Grades: 6-12
    Description: Master the basics of flight, navigation, and instrumentation on our computer simulators, plus engineer prototypes of your own aircraft gliders. With instruction by actual pilots, this camp is great for the future aviator!
    Cost: $185 (Members $155)
    June 10-14 1 pm to 4 pm

     

    High School Teacher Assistant

    Grades: 9-12
    Description: Would you like to volunteer to assist in the classroom during camp? We are looking for energetic, outgoing, and full of fun teens to help at our camps this summer. This is a great resume builder, and can help get those valuable volunteer hours. Perks include free admission to the museum, trying out teaching and the non-profit sector, helping students succeed and much more. To apply please send a cover letter and resume (even a short one of what you’ve done in your family or community) to education@sdasm.org. The application deadline is June 1, 2024 and TA orientation will be Saturday June 08, 2024 at 11:00 am.
    Cost: FREE
    Camps run June 10 through August 02, Join for 1 week or many

     

    Astro”tot”s

    Grades: TK-K
    Description: Blast off into space while we learn about the moon, the sun, rockets, and all things out of this world. This camp is for rising TK and K members to come on their own without a caregiver. *Must be potty-trained Part of the Museum Little Engineers line up.
    Cost: $135
    June 10-14 9 am to 11:30 am; June 24-28 9 am to 11:30 am

  • Institute of Contemporary Art

    Mastering the art of summer fun!

    Young artists are invited to develop their creativity in a museum setting through our popular Art Camps. During each one-of-a-kind week of project-based camps, young people have the opportunity to explore various art materials, acquire new art-making techniques, and develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills under the guidance of a teaching artist.

    Each summer, ICA San Diego hosts six sessions camps offering different art experiences based on current art trends. Beyond progressing in their art, students spend time outdoors either exploring Balboa Park (ICA San Diego / Central) or around our 6-acre of natural preserve (ICA San Diego / North), meet new friends, and leave each day with lifelong memories.

    Scholarships available here!

    General Camp Information

    Scroll down to select a week (coming soon!)

    Monday – Friday
    9:00 am – 2:00 pm (Drop off begins at 8:45)

    (no camp on Wednesday, June 19 in honor of the Juneteenth holiday, no camp the week of July 4)

    Aftercare offered from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Keep the fun going with an artsy Aftercare, includes one extra craft activity and a snack.

    Discounts

    ICA Member save 10% – Log in and use ICAMEMBERSAVE code

    If you are not an ICA Member you can sign up here. After your membership purchase, you will receive your 10% unique discount code with you membership confirmation email. (Different from the one published here).

    Early Bird discount (through February 28) save 5% – Use EARLYBIRDCAMP code

    Purchase 2 or more camps and save an additional 5% each – Use MULTICAMP code

    Discounts can be combined. Apply discount codes at the bottom of your shopping bag page before checkout.

  • Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum

    Adult Summer Camp

    JFGm invites campers to experience a taste of Japan! Our  camps provide different activities within Japanese culture, wellness, and sustainability. This is a camp just for adults! Capacity is limited, so registration is first come first serve. Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity!

    July 8th-July 12th | 1:00pm-4:00pm

    Day 1, July 8th | MUST BE 21+; IDs will be checked

    • Sound Healing

    • Honey Bees

    • Sake

    Day 2, July 9th

    • Kintsugi

    • Sencha Tea

    • Toro Nagashi

    Day 3, July 10th

    • Calligraphy

    • Go

    • Yukata Dressing

    Day 4, July 11th

    • Ikebana

    • Koto

    Day 5th, July 12th

    • Kamishibai

    • Kokedama

     

    Kids Summer Camp

    Grades 1 & 2 | June 24th-June 28th | 9:00am-Noon

    June 24th

    • Sound Healing

    June 25th

    • Kintsugi

    • Sencha Tea

    June 26th

    • Calligraphy

    June 27th

    • Koto

    • Ikebana

    June 28th

    • Go


    Grades 3-5 | June 24th-June 28th | 1:00PM- 4:00PM

    June 24th

    • Sound Healing

    • Yukata Dressing

    June 25th

    • Kintsugi

    • Sencha Tea

    • Toro Nagashi

    June 26th

    • Calligraphy

    June 27th

    • Ikebana

    June 28th

    • Go


    Grades 6-8 | July 8th-July 12th | 9:00AM-Noon

    July 8th

    • Urasenke

    • Yukata Dressing

    • Sound Healing

    July 9th

    • Kokedama

    July 10th

    • Go

    • Koto

    • Calligraphy

    July 11th

    • Kintsugi

    • Sencha Tea

    • Ikebana

    July 12th

    • Toro Nagashi

  • Junior Theatre

    Summer camps are now available for all ages!

  • Mingei

    Summer at Mingei – Week 1 

    Jul 15, 2024

    8:00 – 5:00pm

    Register Here

    Explore a world of folk art, craft, and design from across the world with Summer at Mingei. This week-long program encourages students to dive into their creativity. Guided by arts educators and community artists, students will discover the power of art in fostering empathy and building connections through engaging activities such as art making, gallery exploration, and installing their own art exhibition. Summer at Mingei is free of charge.

    This opportunity is open to students enrolled in San Diego Unified School District entering third, fourth, and fifth grade in Fall 2024. Please note that students from charter schools are not eligible to participate. This program is made possible by funding from Level Up SD through the San Diego Foundation.

    Enrollment will open on April 8th through InPlay.

    Summer at Mingei – Week 2 

    Jul 22, 2024

    8:00 – 5:00pm

    Register here

    Explore a world of folk art, craft, and design from across the world with Summer at Mingei. This week-long program encourages students to dive into their creativity. Guided by arts educators and community artists, students will discover the power of art in fostering empathy and building connections through engaging activities such as art making, gallery exploration, and installing their own art exhibition. Summer at Mingei is free of charge.

    This opportunity is open to students enrolled in San Diego Unified School District entering third, fourth, and fifth grade in Fall 2024. Please note that students from charter schools are not eligible to participate. This program is made possible by funding from Level Up SD through the San Diego Foundation.

    Enrollment will open on April 8th through InPlay.

  • San Diego Art Camp

    San Diego Art Camp

    Your camper will be exposed to a wide variety of different art forms including photography, digital media, ceramics, painting / drawing, music / dance, and Balboa Park museums visits.

    Dates : July 8-12, 2024 | July 15 – 19, 2024 | July 22 – 26, 2024 | July 29th – August 2, 2024

    26 students weekly | 6 – 12 years | Monday to Friday 9 am – 4 pm | Sorry, no aftercare

    House of USA, 2217 Pan American Plaza #668, San Diego, CA

    Check our website for more details and camp registration.

  • San Diego Civic Youth Ballet

    2024 Ballet Summer Camps

    Enrollment for Summer Camps Starts March 4, 2024

    JUNE 17 to 21, 2024 (No class on June 19th for Juneteenth Holiday)

    • 9am – 12pm (Ages 4 to 6)

    • 1pm – 4pm (Ages 7 to 10)

    4-DAY CAMP, COST: $144

    JULY 29 to AUGUST 2, 2024

    • 9am – 12pm (Ages 4 to 6)

    • 1pm – 4pm (Ages 7 to 10)

    5-DAY CAMP, COST: $180

    AUGUST 5 – 9, 2024

    • 9am – 12pm (Ages 4 to 6)

    5-DAY CAMP, COST: $180

    Call 619-233-3060 to enroll or for more information.

    2024 Ballet Intensives

    Enrollment for Intensives Starts March 4, 2024

    ADVANCED INTENSIVE

    • June 24th to July 12th —  Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

    • Current SDCYB Students: Levels 3B – 6 (New Students: To audition, email leila@sdcyb.org)

    • $1,100 for 3-Week Program — $1,050 if paid in full by April 1st

    The SDCYB Advanced Intensive is a three-week, full-day program. Students participate in daily ballet technique classes, as well as classes in pointe, variations, modern, jazz, PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique), Pilates, injury prevention, and music. This challenging and diverse program offers advanced dancers the opportunity to learn from an impressive roster of guest faculty from around the country. The program culminates in an in-studio performance and reception for family and friends.

    INTERMEDIATE INTENSIVE

    • July 15th to July 16th —  Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm

    • Current SDCYB Students: Levels 2A – 3A (New Students: To audition, email leila@sdcyb.org)

    • $660 for 2-Week Program — $610 if paid in full by April 1st

    The SDCYB Intermediate Intensive is a two-week, full-day program. Students participate in daily ballet technique classes, as well as classes in modern, choreography, jazz, Pilates, and music. The two-week session culminates in an in-studio performance and reception for family and friends. 

    Call 619-233-3060 to enroll or for more information.

  • Spanish Village Art Center

    Camp for Kids – July 15 – 19
    Camp for Kids – July 22 – 26

    Camp for Adults – June 17 – 21 SOLD OUT
    Camp for Adults – July 8 – 12

    Camp for Teens – June 24 – 28

    Cost: $195 per week (all materials included, unless otherwise noted)
    Duration: 5 days for each week
    Time: 9:00 am – Noon
    Ages: Varies depending on type of camp
    Learn From the Pros: A different art project each day, led by experienced, professional artists.
    Creative Fun: A week filled with exploration and artistic expression.
    Class Size: Maximum of 15 students per class
    Location: Outdoor back patio at Spanish Village Art Center (SVAC), accessible through
    Classroom Studio #17
    Amenities: Private restroom available
    Check our website for more details and camp registration.
    https://villageartsandeducation.com/

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  • See 75 million years in one day. An orange dinosaur is on one side and a green dinosaur is on the other side. The Nat logo is on the bottom.