Summer Teen Programs in the San Fernando Valley in California

The San Fernando Valley in Southern California comprises most of the suburban and wilderness areas of northern Los Angeles County. The diversity and culture of the area is reflected in the many summer camps available for teens. The San Fernando Valley has much to offer, and it provides easy access to other locales around L.A. From musical production to riding a zip line through the mountains, teens can spend the summer doing what they love to do.

  1. Sports Plus Day Camp

    • For younger teens up to age 14, the Sports Plus Day Camp programs keep kids busy and active during their time at camp. Locations in Sherman Oaks, Northridge, Calabasas and Agoura Hills serve as base camps and attract kids from all over the San Fernando Valley. In true Southern California fashion, kids can choose from various sports camps, camps with field trips to local theme parks, or beach camps where kids spend their days surfing and playing volleyball. Bus service is offered to campers depending on location. Camps run from late June to early September.

      Sports Plus Day Camp
      13437 Ventura Blvd., Suite 226
      Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
      (818) 905-6125
      sportsplusdaycamp.com

    Performing Arts Workshops

    • At Performing Arts Workshops (PAW), teens age 11 to 15 spend a week in an "intensive course of study for the serious young actor in a fun and energetic camp atmosphere." After a week of learning musical, acting and many other performance skills, the teens perform in a final musical production for parents, friends and family members. The teen camp at PAW is only offered one week during the summer, so early registration is recommended. North Hollywood is one of several locations offering a summer workshop.

      Performing Arts Workshops
      13428 Maxella Ave., Suite 436
      Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
      (310) 827-8827
      performingartsworkshops.com

    Camp Keystone

    • Set in the Santa Monica Mountains, Camp Keystone gives campers a traditional summer camp experience and more. Activities include horseback riding, boating, a zip line, arts and crafts, and the not-so-traditional camp activity--a "274' waterslide that winds down the mountain." Teens age 13 and 14 can join the camp's Counselor in Leadership Training, spending time working with younger kids at the camp as a camp counselor-in-training. Transportation is provided by bus from several drop-off and pick-up locations throughout the region.

      Camp Keystone
      2854 Triunfo Canyon Rd.
      Agoura Hills, CA 91301
      (818) 889-2224
      Campkeystone.com

    Older Teens

    • Most any summer camp will have programs for older teens (age 15 and above). Summer camps need a lot of help running the summer programs and supervising younger campers. To meet these needs and provide leadership and job skills to older teens, camps will have paid counselor opportunities in addition to junior counselor and counselor-in-training programs. This allows teens to join almost any camp that interests them regardless of the camp's age restrictions. Contact the camp of your teen's choice for more information.

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