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 Hermosa Beach, the City of Hermosa Beach opened its 2026 camps online on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m., on the same morning for residents and nonresidents, with residents paying the lower rate. Some weeks filled with waitlists, including the last week of the BeachSports surf camp.
This page lists the city’s camps, the school district’s summer camp with STAR Education, and the beach, surf, volleyball, science and theater programs in Hermosa Beach, with each one’s summer 2026 dates, fees and registration.
When does registration open in Hermosa Beach?
- City of Hermosa Beach camps: registration opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. for residents and nonresidents on the same morning, with residents paying the lower rate.
- HBCSD summer camp with STAR Education at Hermosa View: the district says registration opens closer to camp dates, and STAR will again offer the camp for the 2026 to 2027 school year’s summer.
- South Bay Boardriders Club Grom-O-Rama: tickets went on sale July 28, 2026 on Eventbrite. The club runs it every year in mid-August.
- LA County Junior Lifeguards at Tim Kelly (2nd Street) and Hermosa 14th: how the county’s swim test and selection number work.
Which day camps run in Hermosa Beach?
Valley Park Day Camp
City of Hermosa Beach
Park days on Monday and Friday, beach walks on Tuesday and Thursday and a field trip every Wednesday, with about one counselor per 10 campers. Campers bring snacks, lunch, water and sunscreen.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 13
- Where
- Valley Park, 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 22 to August 7, 2026, Monday to Friday, with drop-off 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and pickup 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday trips in 2026 went to the Regal theater in Rolling Hills, John’s Incredible Pizza in Carson, the Aquarium of the Pacific, Leeway Sailing Center (sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding), the Natural History Museum, Scooter’s Jungle in El Segundo and the California Science Center.
- Fees in 2026
- $185 a week for residents, $195 for nonresidents. Refund requests are due the Monday before the camp week, with a $17 fee on the weekly listings ($15 on the parent listing).
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate. The 2026 listing said there was no waitlist.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Beach Kids Yoga Summer Camp: Mindful Adventure Camp
Beach Kids Yoga, registered through the City of Hermosa Beach
A park and beach day camp with kids yoga, breathing and mindfulness, creative movement, nature crafts, outdoor games, a beach day and walking outings to the library, city garden, museum and farmers market.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 11 (the operator considers some 5 year old siblings with approval)
- Where
- South Park Building, 425 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach (the city listing says Room 3, the operator says Room 4)
- Summer 2026
- The city listing shows June 22 to 26 and June 29 to July 3, 2026, with the second week canceled June 29; the operator’s site lists the weeks of June 22, June 29, July 13, July 20, July 27 and August 3, 2026. Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $450 a week for residents, $460 for nonresidents (city listing).
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach for the city-listed weeks. The operator says summer 2026 sold out.
- Summer 2027
- The operator’s camps page has an interest list for summer 2027; no dates or prices posted.
St. Cross Vacation Bible School
St. Cross Episcopal Church
A faith-based morning week with Bible story, science, crafts, snack, recreation and music stations; middle and high school students work as counselors. The 2026 theme was The Snowball Mountain Challenge.
- Ages
- Campers in kindergarten to grade 5; counselors in grades 6 to 12
- Where
- St. Cross Episcopal Church (Parker Hall and Parish Hall), 1818 Monterey Boulevard, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- July 13 to 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with a decorating party July 11, a kickoff July 12 and a closing beach service July 19.
- Registration in 2026
- 2026 registration closed after selling out; the church took late inquiries by email.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Hope Chapel Vacation Bible School
Hope Chapel Christian Church
A Vacation Bible School that the Hope KIDS children’s ministry lists among its yearly events; Hope KIDS programs require pre-registration.
- Where
- Hope Chapel
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which sports camps run in Hermosa Beach?
BeachSports Skateboard Camp, Hermosa Beach Skatepark
BeachSports, through the City of Hermosa Beach
Campers have the Hermosa Beach Skatepark to themselves, rotating through skill-level stations for basics, flatground tricks and ramps at about 1 coach per 5 skaters, with music and a closing coach free skate.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 13
- Where
- Community Center Skate Park, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to August 21, 2026, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., plus a two-day session August 17 to 18. Helmet, elbow pads, knee pads and closed-toe shoes required; loaner boards and pads available. Campers bring water, a snack and lunch.
- Fees in 2026
- $575 a week for residents, $585 for nonresidents; the two-day session is $230 for residents, $240 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate.
- Summer 2027
- BeachSports says a lunch ordering option is planned for summer 2027; no 2027 dates or prices posted.
- Help with fees
- No formal scholarship; BeachSports considers individual requests.
Sinjin Smith Beach Volleyball Camp, Hermosa Beach
Sinjin Smith Beach Volleyball Camps, through the City of Hermosa Beach
A morning beach volleyball clinic on serving, passing, setting and hitting, with players grouped by age and skill; Olympian Sinjin Smith coaches on the sand with his staff.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to 16 (the operator’s Hermosa page says 7 to 18)
- Where
- Beach volleyball courts south of the Hermosa Beach Pier
- Summer 2026
- Weeks of June 15, June 22, June 29, August 3 and August 10, plus a two-day session August 17 to 18, 2026; Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Campers bring water, sunscreen, a hat, a towel, snacks and socks for hot sand.
- Fees in 2026
- The city listing gives $350 a week for residents and $360 for nonresidents, and $140 for residents and $150 for nonresidents for the two-day session. The operator’s site lists $325 a week and $80 a day, and says pricing depends on resident status.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate.
- Summer 2027
- The operator’s Hermosa page reads 2027 coming soon, with no dates or prices.
Summer Tennis Camps
Coach Patrick Barrows, On the Rise Tennis Academy, through the City of Hermosa Beach
Half-day tennis weeks by level: Future Stars teaches beginners every stroke, scoring and sportsmanship, High Risers takes players from service-line hitting to baseline rallies, and Challenger Training covers spins, grips, footwork, tactics and strategy.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 13: Future Stars 5 to 8 (some weeks 5 to 7), High Risers 8 to 9, Challenger Training 10 to 13
- Where
- Community Center Tennis Courts, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Future Stars weekly, June 15 to August 14; Challenger Training the weeks of June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, August 3 and August 10; High Risers the weeks of July 6 and July 13, 2026. Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $206.80 a week for residents, $216.80 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Junior Match Play Tennis Camp
Coach Patrick Barrows, On the Rise Tennis Academy, through the City of Hermosa Beach
For juniors who already have solid fundamentals: drills plus coached singles and doubles practice matches for match experience, strategy and tactics.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to 14
- Where
- Community Center Tennis Courts, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- July 20 to 24 and July 27 to 31, 2026, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a midday break.
- Fees in 2026
- $341 a week for residents, $351 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Players must be approved by the coach before registering; the city listing gives an approval email. Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which surf, beach, swim and sailing programs run in Hermosa Beach?
Culture Club South Bay Free Youth Beach Camp
Culture Club South Bay, in partnership with the City of Hermosa Beach
Volunteers teach surfing, volleyball, art, learning and ocean awareness activities on the beach at the 13th Street lifeguard tower, with snacks and lunch at Good Stuff on The Strand included.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to 13
- Where
- 13th Street Lifeguard Tower, on the beach at 13th Street, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- A spring Sunday series, not a summer camp: Sundays, April 26, May 3, May 10 and May 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 2026 was the first Hermosa Beach chapter of this Manhattan Beach nonprofit.
- Fees in 2026
- Free in 2026, with snacks and lunch included.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Monday, February 16, 2026 through Culture Club South Bay at cultureclubsb.com, which also takes volunteer sign-ups. The city announced the Hermosa Beach camp on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Free program for youth with less access to beach programs.
BeachSports Beach Camp, Hermosa Beach
BeachSports, through the City of Hermosa Beach
Mini Groms and Groms boogie board in shallow water, dig for sand crabs, learn shoreline ecology and tides, and play beach games; older Groms add bodysurfing and sand sports.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 10 (Mini Groms 4 to 6, Groms 7 to 10)
- Where
- Beach at 14th Street; meet at the 14th Street and Beach Drive cul-de-sac by Noble Park (one BeachSports page says 14th Street and The Strand)
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to August 14, 2026, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. BeachSports lists 1 coach per 5 Mini Groms and 1 per 6 Groms. Boogie boards are supplied, and the city listing says one SPF 50 rashguard is provided per summer. The city listing says to bring lunch or buy one there; BeachSports says lunch is not provided.
- Fees in 2026
- $585 a week for residents, $595 for nonresidents. BeachSports’ sibling discount and early drop-off add-on do not apply to city registrations.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate. The final Mini Groms week, August 10 to 14, filled with a waitlist.
- Summer 2027
- BeachSports says a lunch ordering option is planned for summer 2027; no 2027 dates or prices posted.
- Help with fees
- No formal scholarship; BeachSports considers individual requests.
BeachSports Surf Camp, Hermosa Beach
BeachSports, through the City of Hermosa Beach
Surf instruction with coaches in the water at about 1 coach per 4 campers, plus a daily conditions check, lineup etiquette, ocean safety and beach cleanup. Swimmers only; foam surfboards provided.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to 13 (BeachSports pages say 7 to 12, 7 to 13 and 7 to 14)
- Where
- Drop-off at the beach at 14th Street; camp on the beach at 11th Street, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to August 14, 2026, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. One rashguard per summer. The city listing says lunch can be bought; BeachSports says lunch is not provided.
- Fees in 2026
- $585 a week for residents, $595 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate. The final week, August 10 to 14, filled with a waitlist.
- Summer 2027
- BeachSports says a lunch ordering option is planned for summer 2027; no 2027 dates or prices posted.
- Help with fees
- No formal scholarship; BeachSports considers individual requests.
BeachSports Ocean Program, Hermosa Beach
BeachSports, through the City of Hermosa Beach
A non-competitive junior lifeguard style camp, formerly called Junior Lifeguard Camp: ocean swims, beach runs, rip current spotting and beach cleanups in the morning, boogie boarding and games in the afternoon.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to 13 (BeachSports says 7 to 14)
- Where
- Beach at 14th Street, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to August 14, 2026, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the weeks of July 6, July 27, August 3 and August 10 were canceled. Swimmers only, no swim test. The city listing gives 1 coach per 6 campers with a cap of 12; BeachSports gives 1 per 5 with groups up to 15. Rashguard provided; the city listing says lunch can be bought.
- Fees in 2026
- $595 a week for residents, $605 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate.
- Summer 2027
- BeachSports says a lunch ordering option is planned for summer 2027; no 2027 dates or prices posted.
- Help with fees
- No formal scholarship; BeachSports considers individual requests.
LA County Junior Lifeguard Program, Hermosa Beach
Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division
A daily ocean swim plus ocean safety, first aid and fitness training, with Cadet and Life Saving Team options for older returning juniors.
- Ages
- Ages 9 to 17 by age on July 1: C group 9 to 11, B group 12 to 13, A group 14 to 17
- Where
- Tim Kelly (TK) site at 2nd Street and the Hermosa 14th site near the Hermosa Beach Pier
- Summer 2026
- Session 1, June 15 to July 10, and Session 2, July 13 to August 7, 2026. Morning class 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or afternoon class 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some sites do not offer afternoon classes or Session 2.
- Fees in 2026
- The County’s 2026 page estimates $635 per child, uniform included, and says its fee schedule is under review by the Board of Supervisors. Refunds are less a $60 processing fee.
- Registration in 2026
- Open to youth 9 to 17 across LA County. New applicants took the 2026 swim test, a 100-yard freestyle swim within the time for their age group, on Saturday, March 14; Sunday, March 22; Sunday, March 29; or Sunday, April 12, 2026. Returning juniors received priority registration by email in early spring 2026. A randomly generated selection number sets enrollment order.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- 2026 financial aid scholarships for qualifying applicants; a transportation application was listed as to be announced.
South Bay Boardriders Club Grom-O-Rama
South Bay Boardriders Club
A one-day beach event, not a camp: obstacle course, paddling, swimming, beach and water flags and Nation Ball, with T-shirts, gift bags and a pizza lunch.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 13
- Where
- 22nd Street beach, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Saturday, August 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with check-in at 7:30 a.m.; limited to 50 participants.
- Fees in 2026
- Free for club members, $30 for nonmembers.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened July 28 at 10:00 a.m. on Eventbrite; the club says it sells out quickly.
- Summer 2027
- The club says Grom-O-Rama runs every year in mid-August; 2026 was the 15th annual event.
- Help with fees
- Free for club members.
Which art, theater, dance and music camps run in Hermosa Beach?
Musical Theatre Camp by Family Theatre
Family Theatre Inc., through the City of Hermosa Beach
Campers act, sing and dance to numbers and scenes from Family Theatre shows staged at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, with improv and confidence games.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 14
- Where
- Community Center, Room 4, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Tuesday to Thursday, June 16 to 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A five-day week, June 22 to 26, was canceled June 18.
- Fees in 2026
- $198 for residents, $208 for nonresidents for the three-day camp. The canceled five-day week was listed at $330 for residents, $340 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Music Rhapsody Summer Music Camp
Lynn Kleiner’s Music Rhapsody
Orff-based music camp with percussion, singing, folk dance, movement and recorder, plus afternoon choices of piano, flute, saxophone, ukulele, musical theater or arts and crafts, ending with a concert and a camper musical.
- Ages
- Kindergarten to grade 8 (some electives limited by grade)
- Where
- St. Cross Episcopal Church, 1818 Monterey Boulevard, Hermosa Beach (Music Rhapsody says it is not affiliated with the host church)
- Summer 2026
- July 27 to 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Campers bring a snack and a bag lunch; the camp is nut-free.
- Fees in 2026
- $599 if paid before July 22, 2026, $649 after; 10 percent sibling discount.
- Registration in 2026
- Registration and payment through Music Rhapsody’s online store.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Music Rhapsody links to a scholarship fund on its camp page but does not say how families apply.
RimoVision Kids Acting Summer Camp
RimoVision Group, through the City of Hermosa Beach
An acting camp planned around improv, scene work and backstage skills over 12 sessions, ending with a showcase. The city listed sessions for summer 2026 and canceled them.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to 14
- Where
- Community Center, 2nd Story Theatre
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which STEM, science, nature and cooking camps run in Hermosa Beach?
Brick Tech LEGO Robotics and STEM Camps
Brick Tech, through the City of Hermosa Beach
Full-day LEGO weeks with a new theme each week, such as Habitation on Mars robotics, Super Mario and Star Wars engineering, LEGO city and trains, and Spike Prime underwater robotics, using supplied Spike Prime kits, tablets, motors and sensors.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 12
- Where
- South Park, Room 2, 425 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Themed weeks, June 15 to July 31, 2026, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The weeks of June 15, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27 were canceled, and the weeks of June 22 and June 29 closed to registration.
- Fees in 2026
- $549 a week for residents, $559 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Mad Science Summer Camps
Mad Science, through the City of Hermosa Beach
Secret Agent Lab covers detective work, forensics, surveillance and code breaking. Wings and Things, a flight science camp with kites, planes, rockets and hovercraft, was also listed for 2026.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 12
- Where
- Community Center, South Wing Room 14, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- Secret Agent Lab, Tuesday to Thursday, June 23 to 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wings and Things, July 28 to 30, was canceled May 18, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $231 for residents, $241 for nonresidents per three-day camp, plus a $10 materials fee due on the first day.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online Monday, March 2, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. through the City of Hermosa Beach, on the same date for residents and nonresidents; residents pay the lower rate.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
French Acting and Language Immersion Camp
Helene Godec, through the City of Hermosa Beach
A half-day theater lab using improv, scenes and games to build spoken French; some prior French expected, no acting experience needed. The city listed weeks for summer 2026 and canceled them.
- Ages
- Ages 9 to 11 and 11 to 14
- Where
- Community Center, Room 4
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Play-Well TEKnologies LEGO Engineering Camps
Play-Well TEKnologies, through the City of Hermosa Beach
Dinosaur-themed LEGO engineering in 2026: younger kids build dinosaurs, older kids design secure habitats and go on pretend expeditions. The city listed half-day camps for summer 2026 and canceled them.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 7 (Dino Design) and 7 to 12 (Jurassic Engineering)
- Where
- Community Center, Room 4
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
What summer school and academic programs run in Hermosa Beach?
HBCSD Expanded Learning Summer Camp with STAR Education
Hermosa Beach City School District, delivered by STAR Education
A full-day summer camp for district students at Hermosa View School, run with STAR Education as part of the district’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program; STAR says the Hermosa site does not take weekly field trips.
- Ages
- HBCSD students, TK to grade 6 (the district’s STAR page says TK to grade 5)
- Where
- Hermosa View School, 1800 Prospect Avenue, Hermosa Beach
- Summer 2026
- June 22 to July 20, 2026 (the district’s posted end date, a Monday), with no camp July 3; 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- The district does not post a Hermosa View weekly rate. STAR’s Summer Camp 2026 page lists its camps at $270 to $495 a week plus a one-time $75 registration fee across its sites.
- Registration in 2026
- Through STAR Education at starinc.org. The district says registration opens closer to camp dates.
- Summer 2027
- The district’s STAR page for the 2026 to 2027 school year says STAR will again offer a summer camp at Hermosa View, with registration opening closer to camp dates.
- Help with fees
- The district waives Expanded Learning fees for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, are experiencing housing instability, or are foster youth.
Questions people ask about summer camps in Hermosa Beach
When does registration open for Hermosa Beach summer camps?
In 2026 the City of Hermosa Beach opened summer camp registration online on Monday, March 2 at 9:00 a.m., for residents and nonresidents on the same morning. The 2027 date has not been posted yet.
Do nonresidents pay more for Hermosa Beach camps?
Yes. In 2026 Valley Park Day Camp was $185 a week for residents and $195 for nonresidents.
Where are the Junior Lifeguards in Hermosa Beach?
The Los Angeles County Fire Department runs Junior Lifeguard classes for ages 9 to 17 at Tim Kelly, at 2nd Street, and at Hermosa 14th, at the Hermosa Pier. Entry follows the county’s swim test and its 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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