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Long Beach's summer camp scene perfectly captures the city's coastal spirit and diverse culture, offering an incredible mix of ocean-inspired adventures and urban activities. Kids can dive into marine biology at the renowned Aquarium of the Pacific's Sea Squirts Camp, where hands-on encounters with sea creatures bring ocean science to life. Sports enthusiasts will find their groove at Beach Volleyball Camps, founded by volleyball legends Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos, where young athletes learn to play right on the iconic Southern California beaches.
For families seeking variety, the Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department runs affordable multi-activity camps that blend traditional camp fun with unique local experiences like water sports and coastal exploration. With most camps ranging from $200-400 per week and options for ages 3-18, Long Beach's camp offerings reflect its laid-back beach town vibe while delivering serious educational and athletic opportunities.
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The average summer camp costs $300. We found that 43 camps cost under $200, 50 camps are between $201-$400, and 24 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Arts. Sports camps make up 54% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 3 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 56 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 61 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 9 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 212 sessions, Full-Day camps have 14 sessions, Half-Day camps have 15 sessions.
Yes! 2 camps (1% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, February. The average camp session runs for 18 days.