Is it Time to Think About Summer Camp Already?
It feels like summer just ended, but believe it or not, it’s already time to start thinking about 2025 summer camp! Some of the most popular outdoor day camps begin registration for returning campers as early as mid-November, with new registrations opening up in January. If your child enjoyed a camp over the summer, it’s a good idea to mark your calendar now and sign up early to guarantee a spot. Some camps offer early registration for returning campers. Additionally, you might want to check if they offer winter, spring, or holiday camps for those extra school days off when you’re working.
If planning your child’s summer months in advance feels a bit overwhelming, you’re not alone. Thankfully, there are plenty of excellent summer camp options across the Pasadena+ area, including La Cañada, South Pasadena, Altadena, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Montrose, Glendale, and San Marino.
The choices are endless! Outdoor day camps offer kids the chance to explore nature, hike, and make new friends. If your child prefers a more specialized activity, consider gymnastics camps, zoo camps, or programs that focus on arts and crafts. Budding performers will love music and acting camps, while sports camps provide a fun way to stay active all summer. Your local YMCA and Parks & Recs have a variety of options. Many independent schools offer popular summer camps as well.
No matter what your child’s interests are, there’s a camp that will suit their passions and your schedule. Whether you sign up early or wait until a bit later, rest assured you’ll find exciting options that create a fun and memorable summer. Start exploring now and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your little one will have an enriching, joy-filled summer!
Here are a few popular summer day camps to get you started on your search in the Pasadena+ area.
- Outdoor Camp: Tom Sawyer Camp
- November 18-December 2: Early registration for previous summer campers
- January 20th @ 7am: Registration for first time campers
- Outdoor Camp: Zoo Camp
- Financial scholarships offered
- Outdoor Camp: Girl Scouts: Mariposa Day Camp
- February 12th: Registration begins
- Outdoor Camp: Camp Adventurewood
- January 1st: Registration begins
- Art: Armory Center for the Arts and Purple Twig
- Gymnastics: Club Champion and CPG Gymnastics
- Performance: Summer Acting Camp and Kid Row
- Sports: Spartan Allstars
- Tennis Clinic: Badon Tennis
- STEM: Planet Bravo and Galileo: Pasadena and Galieo: South Pasadena
- Drop-in: Steve and Kate’s Camp
- Flexibility in schedule and meals are included
- Drop-in: Aloha Beach Camp
- Flexibility in schedule. At Zuma beach, but free pick-up/drop/off in Silverlake
- Starting Age 3: Tom Sawyer Camp and Village Playgarden