Updated October 18, 2026. Dates and fees on this page are from summer 2026 unless they say 2027.
If you are planning summer 2027 for a child or teen in El Segundo, the City of El Segundo opened its 2026 camps to residents on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents a week later, on Monday, March 9, online at ESREC.org or in person. The resident rate needs a current El Segundo Recreation ID card, which takes two proofs of residency.
This page lists the city’s day camps, from Tiny Tot Camp to Camp L.I.T., the El Segundo Education Foundation’s Academy camps, the Wiseburn summer programs, and the beach, skate, volleyball, science and film camps the city runs with outside instructors, with each one’s summer 2026 dates, fees and registration.
When does registration open in El Segundo?
- City of El Segundo camps: registration opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Resident rates: get the El Segundo Recreation ID card before registration opens. It takes two proofs of El Segundo residency, and business addresses do not qualify.
- El Segundo Education Foundation, The Academy: 2026 camps ran June 15 to July 17 at Center Street School, and students from outside El Segundo Unified were welcome.
- City scholarship: the El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship covers up to $200 per resident and $600 per household a year for residents who meet the income guidelines.
- LA County Junior Lifeguards at El Segundo, the Jetty: how the county’s swim test and selection number work.
Which day camps run in El Segundo?
Rec It Up Camp
City of El Segundo
A staff-led morning camp that alternates sports weeks (multi-sport, soccer, baseball and softball, basketball) with arts and crafts themes such as Storybook Summer, At the Movies and Meet the Masters. Formerly called Recreation Camp.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to 11
- Where
- Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245. The city’s brochure lists the George E. Gordon Clubhouse on one page and the El Segundo Teen Center on another.
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $83 a week for residents, $110 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Camp Cowabunga Jr.
City of El Segundo
A full-day city camp at Recreation Park with visits to Hilltop Pool and a weekly field trip. 2026 trips included the Los Angeles Zoo, Underwood Family Farm, the California Science Center and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 8
- Where
- Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No separate extended care is listed.
- Fees in 2026
- $264 a week for residents, $330 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Camp Cowabunga
City of El Segundo
A full-day city camp with drop-off at Recreation Park, a local pool visit and a weekly field trip. 2026 trips included Knott’s Berry Farm, a Los Angeles Angels game, Medieval Times and Adventure Lagoon.
- Ages
- Ages 9 to 11
- Where
- Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No separate extended care is listed.
- Fees in 2026
- $264 a week for residents, $330 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Camp Have-A-Blast
City of El Segundo, run by an outside contractor
An action camp at Recreation Park with Nerf and gel blaster games, video game truck sessions, water battles and Gladiator Games.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 13
- Where
- Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- June 22 to 26, July 6 to 10, July 20 to 24, August 3 to 7 and August 10 to 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $550 a week for residents, $687.50 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Which sports camps run in El Segundo?
Champ Camp Summer Skate Camp
Champ Camp, through the City of El Segundo
Skateboarding instruction for all levels at the Teen Center Skate Park. Campers bring their own skateboard and helmet; elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards are strongly recommended.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 12
- Where
- Teen Center Skate Park, Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, the weeks of June 15, June 22 and July 6 through August 10, 2026 (no camp the week of June 29), 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $316 a week for residents, $395 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Sinjin Smith’s Beach Volleyball Camp
Sinjin Smith camp staff, through the City of El Segundo
Beach volleyball instruction for beginners and for players building their skills, on the sand at El Segundo Beach off Grand Avenue. A full-day option pairs it with the Sand and Sea Beach Camp afternoon program.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to 18
- Where
- El Segundo Beach, Grand Avenue
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $260 a week for residents, $325 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Summer in Wiseburn: Wiseburn + Da Vinci Athletics Camps
Wiseburn Unified School District and Da Vinci Schools
The youth camp rotates soccer, basketball and volleyball with arts and crafts, board games, water play and Fun Friday relays; high school training with WDV Athletics coaches covers team sports, cheer, runners club, archery and esports.
- Ages
- Grades 3 to 8 (Youth Athletics and Fun Camp), 9 to 12 (High School Athletics Training)
- Where
- Wiseburn Da Vinci high school campus, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Youth Athletics and Fun Camp: July 6 to July 31, 2026, five days a week with flexible options. High School Athletics Training ran in summer 2026; its dates were not posted.
- Fees in 2026
- The 2026 announcements did not list prices. An early bird discount of up to $100 ran through Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
- Registration in 2026
- Open to the public; registration was open by Friday, March 27, 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Financial assistance for the athletics camps; the 2026 application closed March 31, 2026. In 2024, aid was tied to Free or Reduced Meal eligibility.
Which surf, beach, swim and sailing programs run in El Segundo?
Champ Camp Summer Beach Camp
Champ Camp, through the City of El Segundo
A play-based camp on the sand at El Segundo Beach with sand games, arts and crafts, water play and sandcastle building. Boogie boards are provided to share; campers must be fully potty trained.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 12
- Where
- El Segundo Beach at Lifeguard Tower 60, Vista del Mar (Grand Avenue beach)
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, the weeks of June 15, June 22 and July 6 through August 10, 2026 (no camp the week of June 29); full day 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or half day 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No early drop-off or extended care at the El Segundo location.
- Fees in 2026
- Full day $476 a week for residents, $595 for nonresidents; half day $316 for residents, $395 for nonresidents. A camp rashguard comes with the first session. Sibling and multi-week discounts are not offered at the El Segundo location. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center. Champ Camp’s own page says El Segundo registration goes through the city.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Sand and Sea Beach Camp
Sinjin Smith camp staff, through the City of El Segundo
A full-day beach camp at El Segundo Beach with sand games, sports, surfing, boogie boarding, swimming, arts and crafts and themed days. The Volleyball plus Sand and Sea combination opens each day with volleyball drills and games.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 14 (Sand and Sea), 7 to 14 (Volleyball plus Sand and Sea)
- Where
- El Segundo Beach, Grand Avenue
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $460 a week for residents, $575 for nonresidents, for Sand and Sea or the volleyball combination. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Los Angeles County Junior Lifeguard Program
Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division
Ocean and beach safety, physical conditioning, basic first aid and environmental awareness taught by Los Angeles County lifeguards. A typical day includes a buoy swim, skills training and an ocean safety discussion.
- Ages
- Ages 9 to 17 as of July 1: Group C 9 to 11, Group B 12 to 13, Group A 14 to 17
- Where
- El Segundo at the Jetty. Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey (Groups B and C only) appeared on an earlier County location list but not on the current one.
- Summer 2026
- Session 1, Monday, June 15 to Friday, July 10, and Session 2, Monday, July 13 to Friday, August 7, 2026 (no program June 19 or July 3). Morning class 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or afternoon class 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some locations do not offer afternoon classes or Session 2.
- Fees in 2026
- $635 per child, which the County lists as an estimate, including a uniform T-shirt and swimsuit; an earlier version of the County page listed $685. The County says its fee schedule is under review by the Board of Supervisors. Refunds: full refund minus a $60 processing fee until 11:59 p.m. the Friday before a session; 20 percent minus $60 until the first Friday of the session.
- Registration in 2026
- New applicants first passed one pool swim test: 100 yards freestyle in under 1:50 (Group C), 1:40 (Group B) or 1:30 (Group A). 2026 tests were Saturday, March 14 (George Mannon Aquatic Center), Sunday, March 22 (Loyola Marymount University), Sunday, March 29 (Palisades Charter High School) and Sunday, April 12, 2026 (Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center). After all tests, each applicant received a randomly generated selection number that set enrollment order; which test you attended did not affect it. Anyone who completed the 2025 program was accepted into 2026 without retesting. Registration is at juniorlifeguards.fire.lacounty.gov.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Financial aid scholarships for families who apply and qualify, opening with the payment window. A tax return is required (the 2025 return for the 2026 season), and aid is not retroactive after paying in full.
Which art, theater, dance and music camps run in El Segundo?
Dance Discovery Camp
City of El Segundo
Ballet, tap and acro basics taught through music, rhythm and creative movement, open to every experience level, at the George E. Gordon Clubhouse.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 13
- Where
- George E. Gordon Clubhouse, Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Monday to Thursday, June 15 to 18; June 22 to 26; and June 29 to July 3, 2026; 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $228 for residents and $285 for nonresidents for the four-day week of June 15; $285 for residents and $356.25 for nonresidents for each five-day week. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Movies By Kids
City of El Segundo, taught by an outside instructor
In YouTube Style Videos, campers film three to four short social-media style videos; in Harry Potter Claymation, they build and animate clay characters on provided devices and add music and voice-over. Projects are shared online.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to 13 (YouTube Style Videos), 7 to 12 (Harry Potter Claymation)
- Where
- Camp Eucalyptus
- Summer 2026
- July 20 to 24, 2026; YouTube Style Videos 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Harry Potter Claymation 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $212.50 a week for residents, $265.62 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Filmmaking Bootcamp
City of El Segundo
Campers script, shoot and edit a short film or music video on their own camera, iPad or phone, editing on the instructor’s MacBook Pro. Finished films screen at the camp’s film festival.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to 12
- Where
- Camp Eucalyptus
- Summer 2026
- June 22 to 26 and July 13 to 17 (1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.), July 27 to 31 and August 10 to 14 (10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $362 a week for residents, $452.50 for nonresidents, plus a $10 materials fee. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Which STEM, science, nature and cooking camps run in El Segundo?
A Yummy Future Cooking Camps
City of El Segundo, taught by an outside instructor
Cooking camps in the Clubhouse Kitchen with weekly themes such as Around the World Eats, Food Science Lab, Junior Chefs Bootcamp, Baking and Dough Masters and Chopped Jr. Challenge. In Movie Magic Kitchen, campers film a cooking episode.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 13
- Where
- Clubhouse Kitchen, George E. Gordon Clubhouse, Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Weekly themes, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 14, 2026; morning themes 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., afternoon themes 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $260 a week for residents, $325 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Mad Science Camps
City of El Segundo, taught by an outside instructor
Science weeks: forensics and code cracking in Secret Agent Lab, a space unit ending in a rocket launch in the NASA week, and engineering, chemical reactions and animal science in Fun-gineering Mix-Ups and More.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 12
- Where
- Location to be announced by the city (the 2025 camps met at the George E. Gordon Clubhouse, Recreation Park).
- Summer 2026
- Secret Agent Lab, June 15 to 19, and the NASA outer space week, June 22 to 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Fun-gineering Mix-Ups and More, Tuesday, June 30 to Thursday, July 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $260 a week for residents, $325 for nonresidents for Secret Agent Lab and the NASA week; $236 for residents, $295 for nonresidents for the three-day Fun-gineering session. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Welcome Spanish Camp
City of El Segundo, taught by an outside instructor
Spanish immersion through play, songs and stories at the George E. Gordon Clubhouse.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 13
- Where
- George E. Gordon Clubhouse, Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 22 to 26, then each week from July 6 to August 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $300 a week for residents, $375 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Chess Wizards Camp
City of El Segundo, taught by an outside instructor
Chess lessons and games at the George E. Gordon Clubhouse. Each child receives a trophy, T-shirt, folder and puzzle workbook.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 12
- Where
- George E. Gordon Clubhouse, Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- June 22 to 26, July 20 to 24 and August 3 to 7, 2026; full day 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., or half day 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Full day $308 a week for residents, $385 for nonresidents; half day $210 for residents, $262.50 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
What summer school and academic programs run in El Segundo?
The Academy Elementary Summer Camps
El Segundo Education Foundation
Weekly morning camps at Center Street School in cooking, literature and art, drawing and crafts, team challenges, wellness, piano and ukulele, coding and music composing, and Harry Potter, with an Afternoon Summer Fun program until 5:00 p.m.
- Ages
- Grades TK to 6, by the grade entering in fall 2026; each camp sets its own range (Afternoon Summer Fun is listed as TK to 5 in the overview and TK to 6 in the registration table; ScratchTracks as 3 to 6 and 4 to 6)
- Where
- Center Street School, El Segundo
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to July 17, 2026, with four-day weeks June 15 to 18 and June 29 to July 2; morning camps 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Afternoon Summer Fun 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Not every camp runs every week.
- Fees in 2026
- Varies by camp and week length: the TK to grade 2 morning camp $200 for a four-day week or $250; Cooking Academy $300 or $375; Pages and Paintbrushes, ScratchTracks and Creative Makers $300; The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Creative Flow, TeamQuest and Keys and Uke Jam $250; Art Adventures $240; Afternoon Summer Fun $225 for a five-day week or $180 for a four-day week. Cancellations carry a $50 fee per week until noon the Friday before that week, with no refund after that.
- Registration in 2026
- Online through The Academy registration site. Students from outside El Segundo Unified are welcome; enroll in the grade the student enters in fall 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Summer in Wiseburn: Da Vinci Enrichment Camps
Da Vinci Schools, with Wiseburn Unified School District
Campers choose from Art Camp (ceramics, painting, cartooning, printmaking), LEGO Robotics Camp with FRC Team 4201 The Vitruvian Bots, Ceramics Camp, Performing Arts, Board Game Camp and Debate Camp with a mock trial.
- Ages
- Grades TK to 9 (LEGO Robotics grades 2 to 9; Performing Arts TK to 2 and 3 to 8)
- Where
- Wiseburn Da Vinci high school campus, 201 N. Douglas Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Ran in summer 2026; the 2026 announcements did not list session dates or hours. Performing Arts offered Under the Sea (TK to 2) and From Page to Stage: Musicals Inspired by Literature (grades 3 to 8).
- Fees in 2026
- The 2026 announcements did not list prices.
- Registration in 2026
- Through Summer in Wiseburn; registration was open by Friday, March 27, 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Wiseburn USD Right At School Summer Camp
Right At School, through Wiseburn Unified School District
A summer day camp with weekly sign-ups, run by Right At School, Wiseburn Unified’s before and after school partner. Its school-year program offers homework help, active games, outdoor fitness and themed learning.
- Ages
- Grades TK to 8 (Wiseburn USD students, resident or on permit)
- Where
- Wiseburn USD campuses; the summer host site is not named. During the school year Right At School runs at Del Aire, Hollyglen and Aviation elementary schools and Wiseburn Middle School.
- Summer 2026
- Ten weeks with weekly sign-ups. The district page does not post summer dates or hours; school-year care runs 7:00 a.m. to the start of school and from dismissal to 6:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Rates vary; current flyers come from Right At School.
- Registration in 2026
- Online through Right At School’s parent portal: look for a school listed as “Summer Camp at,” and campers may attend any Right At School summer camp location. Current families get early access and priority registration in early spring. Customer service: (855) 287-2466.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Sibling discount, military discount, a 20 percent Affordable Access Discount (open to grades 7 and 8 as well) and the ELO-P program, free for eligible TK to 6th graders. The district page does not say whether each applies to summer camp.
What is there for teens in El Segundo in summer?
Camp L.I.T. (Leadership in Training)
City of El Segundo
Teens build leadership skills working alongside city recreation staff in day camps, senior programs and other activities, with mentoring from staff. The 2025 group toured a fire station, baked cookies for seniors and cleaned up Recreation Park.
- Ages
- Ages 12 to 17
- Where
- George E. Gordon Clubhouse, Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 22 to August 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $60 a week for residents, $75 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
What summer programs are there for preschoolers in El Segundo?
Tiny Tot Camp
City of El Segundo
A staff-led half-day camp at Recreation Park with indoor and outdoor activities: group fitness, science experiments and crafts. Campers must be bathroom independent.
- Ages
- Ages 3 to 5
- Where
- George E. Gordon Clubhouse, Recreation Park, 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $83 a week for residents, $110 for nonresidents. The resident rate requires a current El Segundo Recreation ID card (two proofs of El Segundo residency; business addresses do not qualify). Refunds: full refund minus a $10 fee up to 7 business days before camp starts; a $50 late penalty plus the $10 fee from 7 to 3 business days before; no refund inside 3 business days.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to El Segundo residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m., online at ESREC.org or in person at the Clubhouse, Checkout Building, Joslyn Center or Aquatics Center.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- City of El Segundo Recreation Program Scholarship: up to $200 per resident and $600 per household per year for El Segundo residents who meet income guidelines, which for 2026 ran from $84,850 for a one-person household to $159,950 for a household of eight. Applications are accepted August to December, January to February, March to April and May to July. Recreation office: (310) 524-2700.
Questions people ask about summer camps in El Segundo
When does El Segundo summer camp registration open?
In 2026 the City of El Segundo opened registration to residents on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m. and to nonresidents on Monday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. The 2027 dates have not been posted yet.
How much more do nonresidents pay for El Segundo camps?
In 2026 Camp Cowabunga was $264 a week for residents and $330 for nonresidents, and Tiny Tot Camp was $83 for residents and $110 for nonresidents. The resident rate needs a current El Segundo Recreation ID card.
Is there a Junior Lifeguard program in El Segundo?
The Los Angeles County Fire Department runs Junior Lifeguards for ages 9 to 17 at El Segundo, at the Jetty, through its swim test and randomly generated selection number.
We do our very best to supply facts drawn from official sources so that the information you find here is reliable and accurate. If we find conflicting information, we report on all of it. Program details come from each program’s own pages and the cities’ published guides, read October 16, 2026. Dates, fees, ages and rules change from year to year, so check with the program before you register. For Junior Lifeguards and programs that serve the whole South Bay, see South Bay Summer Camps.
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