It’ll be summer before you know it! So the time is right to plan for your kids’ summer schedules and activities. Our local camps are some of the best options to broaden and brighten summer experiences while highlighting the fun of the season.
The North County Moms 2026 Summer Camp Guide gives you direct access to some of the most impactful camp facilitators in our area! Scroll down for our featured camp profiles with links to learn more and to register your kids. Also, we’ve created a go-to list of city-sponsored camps throughout North County. Be sure to check it out! When contacting our participants, we hope you’ll tell them The North County Moms sent you!
Wishing you and your family a productive, fun-filled & happy summer!
Helping kids become safer, stronger swimmers.
SwimWorks Summer Camps help kids build water safety, improve swim skills, and grow confidence in a fun and supportive environment. Our experienced instructors guide swimmers through skill-building activities that strengthen technique while making the water a place where kids can learn, laugh, and make new friends all week long.
When School Is Out, SEDMA Is In!
SEDMA believes that the arts have the power to unite, inspire and uplift people of all backgrounds. As a creative community, SEDMA commits to fostering an inclusive environment where every dancer, musician and student feels seen, heard, and valued.
SEDMA’s summer programs are fun camp experiences for a variety groups, interests and skill levels.
Lilo & Stitch Musical Theatre! [Ages 4 – 7]
Giselle & Jazz [Ages 7 – 12]
Lilo & Stitch Camp
SEDMA’s youngest dancers explore the adventures of Lilo & Stitch! Dance to island rhythms, learn songs & choreography. Includes tropical-themed arts & crafts + in-studio performance. Click for more details.
Junior Dance Intensive
Dancers glide into summer fun with Giselle and jazz choreography! This fun intensive will culminate with an in-studio performance. Click for more details.
Calling all K-Pop Demon Hunters! [Ages 6 – 12]
Princesses from Firebird [Ages 12 – 18]
K-Pop Demon Hunters Camp
Dance, sing & celebrate to the music of K-Pop Demon Hunters while learning fun choreography! Daily craft included. Includes a mini in-studio-performance for family & friends. Click for more details.
Senior Dance Intensive
Bach to Rock music camps give kids the chance to unleash their inner rock star — even if they’ve never played an instrument before! Bach to Rock Encinitas offers spring, winter, and summer music camps for kids and teens, including week-long, partial-week, half-day, and day camps. Kids have a blast learning to play hit songs and performing with other campers!
Camp Age Groups: 4 -6, 7+,8+, and 10+
Camp offerings:
More than just time outdoors — kids will create beautiful art inspired by their real, living environment.
Each day includes sketching native plants and animals, trail exploration in Elfin Forest, and projects using repurposed and natural materials—plus time for lunch, free play, and art-making inside the air-conditioned interpretive center.
Spots are limited — reserve your child’s place and let them experience the magic of creativity in nature.
Code: NCmoms30 for $30 off, 5-8% sibling discounts, Limited Spots available, register now!
Get your Kiddo Moving this Summer!
Other Notable Summer Camps in San Diego
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
- A fun, safe, and engaging day camp experience for youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego. Each day is filled with hands-on activities, outdoor play, creative arts, STEM projects, games, and special themed events.
City of Carlsbad
- Camps and classes for all ages, including arts, dance, sports leagues and more.
City of Encinitas
- Day camps and activities offering a wide variety of programs for learning, activity and fun.
City of Escondido Discovery Camp and Specialty Camps
- Discovery Camp is a full day program that is hosted by City Staff at the East valley Community Center. Specialty Camps are another option for families who do not require full day child care but are interested in focused activities such as fishing, dance, art, or sports!
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
- A free, unique and engaging program designed to provide enriching experiences for students throughout the summer.
City of Oceanside Sunsational Summer Camps
- The Sunsational Summer Camp is a fun and safe way to keep your children age’s 6-12 active throughout the summer. Sunsational Camp includes fun games and activities based on weekly themes.
City of Poway Summer Camps
- In addition to the traditional and well-loved Lake Poway Day Camp, they also offer a lineup of specialty camps for aspiring film makers, curious scientists, imaginative artists, passionate dancers, and talented athletes in your family!
City of San Diego Parks & Recreation
- SD Parks & Rec offers children of all ages and abilities opportunities to come together for a variety of summer camps.
City of Solana Beach Summer Day Camps
- Weekly Sessions meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Fletcher Cove Community Center (133 Pacific Ave) and Thursdays at La Colonia Park (715 Valley Ave).
City of Vista
- Action-packed, exciting summer day camps. Campers enjoy many activities including arts & crafts, sports, science, hiking, and water games. They offer five weekly, age-specific camps.
YMCA of San Diego County
- 15 locations throughout the county, the Y offers day camps that provide a unique learning environment where campers play outdoors, nurture their passions and explore new interests.
