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Spring Break is coming…and if your kids are already bouncing off the walls while school is still in session, you’re not alone. Whether you need full-day coverage, a few magic hours of peace, or just want your kid to come home happily exhausted, we’ve rounded up the best Spring Break camps across the Westside. From art studios and nature adventures to paddleboarding, theater, and good old-fashioned running around, there’s something here for every kind of kid (and every kind of parent schedule).
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BANANAS Spring Break Camp
A creative, joyful art camp where each group of kids shapes their own creative journey. Camp BANANAS celebrates collaboration, self-expression, and lots of hands-on making—no cookie-cutter projects here.
What Kids Will Do
Multiple hands-on art workshops (painting, clay, crafts)
A multi-day group art project
Outdoor wiggle time: games, dancing, and even cooking
Supervised free play built into the day
Camp Deets:
Ages: 4+
Camp Hours: 9:00am–3:00pm
Aftercare: 3:00–4:00pm
Location: 12931 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Staff-to-Kid Ratio: 1:5
Pricing
Weekly: $645
Daily: $135
Sibling Discount: 10%
Aftercare: $25/hour per child (50% sibling discount)
Artzone West LA
Every camp day includes creativity + experimentation + fun art play with activities like:
Clay table + sculpting
Easel painting
Spray bottle painting
Goop table
Dress-up & water room
Collage, beading, Shrinky Dinks, face painting & more
Deets:
Hours: 9:00am–1:00pm daily
Location: 11750 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Drop-off / pick-up: Parent drop-off in studio environment
Daily themes keep activities fresh and engaging
Pricing
Daily Camp: $100/day
Sibling Discount: 10% off for second & third siblings
Weekly Discount: 10% off when you book a full week
Extended Hours: Available until 3:00pm at $15.50/hr (arranged in advance)
GOT GAME CAMP
What to Expect
Daily rotations between activities — choose from sports, original games, creative projects, team challenges, and active play.
Supervised free-play options every day.
A welcoming environment with trained, background-checked staff who are CPR/first-aid certified.
Camp Deets:
When (2026): Dates vary by location — Spring Break Camp runs school holiday weeks (e.g., March 30–April 3 at West LA/Kentwood Elementary) – registration opens January 28.
Hours: 9:00am–3:30pm (extended care available 8:00am–5:00pm)
Who: Kids of all interests — activity group placements by age/grade
Where (West LA example): Spring Break Camp @ Kentwood Elementary (West LA).
Tiffany Music Academy
Tiffany Music Academy – Spring Break Camp
A fun, creative camp blending music, games and arts for kids in West LA (Culver City area). This is a great choice if your child loves music, social time, and playful learning.
What Camp Includes
Music-themed fun: free time on instruments, music history, karaoke
Creative play: art projects
Active breaks/games and lunch at the park
Bring: Lunch, water bottle, snacks each day
Camp Deets
Full Day: 9:00 am–3:00 pm — $375/week
Half Day: 9:00 am–12:00 pm — $195/week
Weekly enrollment available
Location
3272 Motor Ave., Unit D, Los Angeles, CA 90034 — serving West LA neighborhoods including Culver City, Palms, Mar Vista, Cheviot Hills, Beverly Hills, and Mid-City.
LA Nature Kids Camp
A nature-based day camp where kids spend the day exploring beaches, mountains, canyons and more — discovering the natural world through adventure, play, art and primitive skills. Camp is designed for curious, active kids who love the outdoors.
What Camp Is All About
Outdoor adventures to beaches, mountains, canyons & forests
Exploration and hands-on nature activities like:
Beach play, shell hunting, sand art
Creek exploration and primitive clay making
Nature jewelry & watercolor art
Tracking, tool making, and foraging basics
Small group sizes for a more personal, supportive experience (max 6 kids per adult)
Encourages teamwork, creativity, confidence & critical thinking
Camp Deets
Ages: 5–12 years old
Drop-off: ~9:30 am
Pick-up: ~4:30 pm
Location: Starts at Clover Park, Santa Monica (2600 Ocean Park Blvd) with travel depending on the day’s adventure.
Pricing
Spring, Winter & Summer Break Weeks: ~$600/week (must book weekly)
Other day camps: ~$120/day (when available)
Penmar Rec Center Spring Break Camp
A classic LA Rec & Parks camp with a full day of movement, games, crafts, and social fun — great for kids who want variety and structure during the break.
Dates
April 14–18
Hours
Camp: 8:00am–4:00pm
Extended Care: 4:00–6:00pm ($50)
Ages
Camp Penmar: 4–13
L.I.T. Program: Ages 14–17 ($100)
Activities Include
Sports & active games
Arts & crafts
Afternoon snack
Optional field trip (AMC movie w/ popcorn & drink)
Pricing
$200 – With field trip
$185 – No field trip
(Both options are Monday–Friday)
Location
1341 Lake St, Venice, CA 90291
Camp Cosmo – Camp by the Day (Spring Break)
A small-group, creative day camp in Santa Monica that blends play-based learning, craft stations, outdoor fun, and child-driven activities — ideal for kids who thrive in a less structured, imaginative setting.
Spring Break Camp Dates (2026)
March 23–27 – Spring Break Week 1
March 30–April 3 – Spring Break Week 2
April 6–10 – Spring Break Week 3
(Camp runs on select weekly sessions — pick the dates you need.)
Hours
9:00am–3:00pm per day
Location: Santa Monica near Clover Park (exact address given after registration)
Ages
Grades K–6 welcome
What Kids Do
Camp Cosmo is all about choice-based creativity: campers help choose their day’s activities. Programs may include crafts, slime lab, building stations, water play, imaginative group games, loose-parts play, and more — all designed to spark curiosity and joy.
(Activities vary week-to-week and are shaped by kids’ interests.)
Pricing
$195 per day/session (availability varies)
Tip: New campers may save $50 with promo code NEWCAMPER26.
Rediscover Center – Tinkering Week-Long Spring Break Camp
A creative makerspace camp where kids learn real-world skills, build big projects, and explore hands-on construction using wood, recyclables, tools, and imagination. Kids get to design, tinker, and build while learning tool skills in a supportive environment.
Spring Break Sessions (2026)
Cardboard Camp: March 24–28
Tinkering Camp Weeks:
• March 31–April 4
• April 7–11
• April 14–18
Ages
Cardboard Camp: Ages ~6–9 (approx)
Tinkering Camp: Ages 8–12+ (focus on woodworking & maker skills)
What Kids Do
Tool training & safety first
Design and build projects from cardboard, wood, metal, plastic & fabric
Bring their own creative ideas to life
Outdoor lunch & active play time each day
Small groups with hands-on facilitator support (about 5:1 ratio)
Typical Pricing (Summer as base)
~$600/week for Tinkering Camp*
Aftercare: ~$100/week
Discounts: Multi-person & multi-week options available
Financial Aid: Sliding scale support available for families who qualify
Location
Venice Makerspace: 12958 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Steve & Kate’s Camp Mar Vista – Spring Break Day Camp
A flexible, choice-based day camp where kids decide what they want to do each day — from coding and arts to sewing, stop-motion animation, games, maker projects and more. Staff support choice and exploration in a creative, kid-led environment.
Dates
March 30 – April 3 (Spring Break week)
Hours
8:00am – 6:00pm daily — long hours make this great for working parents.
Ages
4–12 years
What Kids Do
Kids choose their activities from lots of options every day:
Stop-motion animation & media creation
Sewing & crafts
Maker space & tinker lab
Coding & digital play
Recreation, games & open play
Chill zones + social spaces
(Camp philosophy emphasizes choice, independence and creative exploration.)
What’s Included
Lunch + snacks included
Full-day programming
Flexible Day Pass system — buy the days you want & use them any day camp is open
Automatic refunds for unused days at the end of the break session
Location
Citizens of the World Charter School – Mar Vista
11561 Gateway Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Quick Price Guide
Day Pass covers a full day (8am–6pm), lunch, snacks & all activities — exact local price shown at registration.
(Prices vary locally; check the Mar Vista page for details.)
Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica – Spring Break Camp (Mar Vista)
Includes programming at the Mar Vista Gardens Club (4901 Marionwood Dr, Culver City, CA) along with other Club locations.
Dates
March 30 – April 10, 2026
Monday–Friday over two weeks of Spring Break fun and activities.
Hours
8:00 am – 5:00 pm weekdays (full-day support for working families).
Ages & Locations
Mar Vista Gardens Club – part of the BGC network serving ages ~6–18.
Other sites include Main Branch and JAMS Club for different age groups during Spring Break.
(Exact age group per site may vary — check individual club pages when enrolling.)
Camp Highlights
A safe, supportive Club environment with staff-led activities.
Daily play, learning, arts, group time, and social interaction.
Tuition & Discounts
$250 per week for first child
$125 per week for siblings
Tuition-free access continues for current scholarship families and tuition-free for Club members attending Mar Vista Gardens.
Scholarships available via the Parent Portal.
Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club – 4901 Marionwood Dr, Culver City, CA 90230
SUP Stars Kids Camp – Spring Break
A stand-up paddleboarding + water adventure camp for kids on calm water at Mother’s Beach (Marina del Rey) — perfect for active, water-loving campers.
Dates
Spring Break week (2026) — exact April dates TBD (Camp runs daily over the school break).
Daily Camp
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Kids enjoy a full day of activity on the water and on the beach.
Ages
6–14 years — suitable for a broad range of school-age kids.
What Kids Do
SUP (stand-up paddleboarding) lessons on calm water
Kayaking skill sessions
Beach games, fun races, crafts
Snacks + lunch included
All gear (SUP boards, wetsuits, safety gear) provided on site.
Where
Camp takes place at Mother’s Beach in Marina del Rey — one of LA’s most kid-friendly paddle zones with flat, protected water.
UCLA Recreation Youth Programs – Spring Camp (Spring Break 2026)
UCLA Recreation offers fun, theme-based Spring Break camps focused on movement, water activities, arts, science, games and more — led by trained staff at the UCLA Marina Aquatic Center in Marina del Rey.
Dates (Spring Break 2026)
March 23–27
March 30–April 3
Registration opens January 27.
Daily Schedule
8:30 am–9:00 am – Drop-off
9:00 am–12:00 pm – Camp programming
12:00 pm–12:30 pm – Lunch (bring your own)
12:30 pm–3:30 pm – Camp programming
3:30 pm–4:00 pm – Pick-up
Extended Care: 4:00 pm–6:00 pm (+ supervised play & activities) for an extra fee.
Who It’s For
Youth programs are open to the public, not just UCLA families. Activities vary by camp theme and age group.
Camp options often include:
Watersport-themed weeks (sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding at the Marina Aquatic Center)
Land- and water-based science, art, and games with experienced instructors
Pricing
Fees are tiered based on affiliation:
Tier 1: Current UCLA students
Tier 2: UCLA faculty & staff
Tier 3: All others (community members)
(Exact Spring Break pricing varies by session and tier; details are shown when you register on UCLA’s camp registration portal.)
Location
UCLA Marina Aquatic Center — 14001 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA (camp programming and water activities take place here).
Performing Arts Workshops – Spring Break Camp
A creative performing arts day camp where kids explore theater, music and performance in a supportive environment — ending the week with a showcase for family and friends.
Dates (Spring Break 2026)
One-week session: April 1 – April 5 (Spring Break Week)
Daily Schedule
Camp hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Drop-off / sunrise play: ~8:45 – 9:00 am
Pick-up + light play time: ~3:00 – 3:20 pm
Extended Play (where available): 3:10 – 5:00 pm for an additional fee
Ages & Themes
Kids choose their creative theme for the week with options such as:
Musical Theater – acting, improv, vocal technique, choreography
Top Pop Choir – contemporary vocal skills and group performance
(Camp is designed for beginner to experienced young performers — no audition required.)
End-of-Week Showcase
Friday includes a special “Variety Hour” performance (typically ~2 pm) for friends and family to celebrate what kids created during the week.
Tuition & Extras
Spring Break Camp: $495 per week (before any discounts)
Discounts available: Early bird, sibling, returning student, referral and more
Sunrise play (optional): Extra small fee
Extended Play (optional): Available at some locations for extra supervised time
Where It’s Often Held
Performing Arts Workshops runs camps at several locations around Los Angeles, including West Los Angeles — but check registration for the nearest site for 2026.
So Fly Kids – Playa Vista Spring Camp (Spring Break 2026)
A fun, all-inclusive Spring Break day camp filled with sports, art, science, team-building, cooking, dance and more, plus special guest visits and a Friday celebration!
Dates
March 30 – April 3, 2026 (Monday–Friday)
Daily Hours
8:30 am – 3:00 pm every day of camp
Activities Include
Art & creative projects
Indoor/outdoor sports & team building
Dance/acro & movement
Science fun & cooking activities
Special guest vendors
SFK Egg Hunt & Carnival Friday to wrap the week!
Pricing
$499 per full week (early rates ~$449)
$100 per single day option
Includes camp shirt and all activity fees.
Location
12751 W. Millennium Dr., Suite 115, Playa Vista, CA 90094 — held at the So Fly Kids studio.
Ages & Staff Info
Designed for school-age kids (typically ~ages 4–12) with a ~1:10 adult:child ratio.
Counselor-in-Training (CIT) opportunities available for older kids/teens.REGISTER FOR CAMP
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