Summer Camps and Programs

Yes! Summer Camps and programs in San Diego are OPEN! Regardless of what summer activities your kids are into (performing arts, sports, outdoor adventures, academics, etc.), San Diego Family Magazine is your CAMP HEADQUARTERS where you're sure to find the perfect summer programs for your kids.

Camp is More Essential than Ever

One thing most parents agree on is that kids have missed out on important growth opportunities over the past several years. With the most acute stage of the pandemic behind us, the time has come to . . .

Countdown to Camp!

Activities that prepare kids for summer fun This year’s camp season promises to be bigger and better than ever! Parents, take advantage of summer break to send the kids to camp—it’s a unique . . .

Spring & Summer Camp Guide 2023

It's time to Fire Up for Camp season! Browse through your San Diego Summer Camps and Programs Guide to find awesome experiences where kids will learn new skills and make lifelong memories. Do you ha . . .

Junior Lifeguard Programs

Have Fun this Summer with San Diego Junior Lifeguards Every summer thousands of kids in Junior Lifeguard uniforms gather at San Diego beaches for a fun-filled, formative experience. Whether swimming . . .

10 Tips to Find the Right Day Camp

Summer day camp is a place where children can learn new skills, acquire new interests and make new friends. But there is no one-size-fits-all camp. To find the right day camp for your child, conside . . .

Top Five Reasons Kids Should Go to Camp

Summer camp can be one of the most rewarding, unforgettable experiences in a child’s life. Camp provides children with a community of caring mentors who provide experiential education that leads t . . .

Is Your Preschooler Ready for Day Camp?

There’s so much to love about summer camp: fun traditions, new friendships, the great outdoors, art, athletics and much more. Even the littlest campers can expect a positive experience. According . . .

How Not to Worry When Your Kid Goes to Camp

If your kids are going to camp this spring or summer, you may be wrestling with worries and what-ifs. What if the other kids are cliquish or mean? Will the camp director call me if she’s miserable . . .

Is My 5-Year-Old Too Young for Full-Day Camp?

Wondering if your child is ready for full-day camp? See what preschool director Ms. Lydia has to say. Do you have a question about kids ages 2–6? See below for how to submit to "Ask Ms. Lydia." D . . .

Fun Ideas for Summer Camp Care Packages

Here are some fun ideas for summer camp care packages! Camp care packages do not need to be big. It is better to keep the summer camp care item simple—a card, a little love note, or a small box o . . .

5 Camp Strategies Parents Can Use to Help Kids Thrive

Ask kids why they love camp, and you’ll often hear, “Because it’s FUN!” For many families, camp is an experience where kids have a great time doing things they don’t usually get to do. But . . .

12 Ways to Make Summer Learning Fun

Help your child retain reading, writing and math skills this summer without making it feel like work. Incorporate learning into daily errands and interactive activities found in your own backy . . .

8 Free Camps for Kids Facing Adversity

Millions of kids nationwide face adversities such as a parent having cancer, death of a loved one, their own cancer diagnosis or family substance abuse. Many organizations offer a reprieve for local . . .

Summer Camps for All Abilities

The abundant benefits of summer camp are for everyone, so if you have children, teens or young adults with special needs, developmental disabilities, a chronic medical condition, or you're just not . . .

Make a Splash at Summer Camp!

With warm temperatures and clear blue skies, summer is the perfect time to get wet in San Diego. Whether your kids enjoy swimming, surfing, sailing or just splashing around, you can find their favor . . .