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 Manhattan Beach, the morning to plan around is the city’s registration day. In 2026 the City of Manhattan Beach opened its summer camps to residents on Monday, March 2 at 6:00 a.m. and to nonresidents on Monday, March 16, and its guide said summer camps would not keep waiting lists.
This page lists the city’s camps, the MBX Foundation’s summer school and athletics, and the private camps that meet in Manhattan Beach, with each one’s summer 2026 dates, fees and registration, so you can choose your weeks before the 2027 guide comes out.
When does registration open in Manhattan Beach?
- City of Manhattan Beach camps: the 2026 guide went online Monday, February 23. Registration opened to residents Monday, March 2 at 6:00 a.m. online (8:00 a.m. in person at City Hall) and to nonresidents Monday, March 16. Online registration carried a 6.45 percent nonrefundable convenience fee.
- Begg Pool Pre-Swim Team, summer 2027: registration opens to Manhattan Beach residents Monday, May 24, 2027 and to nonresidents Monday, June 7, 2027, at 6:00 a.m. online or by mail, fax or walk-in.
- MBX Foundation: 2027 summer school dates and tuition are due in early 2027, and the foundation’s 2027 camp listings in April 2027.
- Camp Galileo: early enrollment for summer 2027 is open, and families pick a location and dates when regular enrollment opens in December.
- LA County Junior Lifeguards at Marine Street: how the county’s swim test and selection number work.
Which day camps run in Manhattan Beach?
REC Summer Camp
City of Manhattan Beach
Weekly themes, outdoor sports, arts and crafts, beach days and pool days, with optional lunch on Fridays and an optional Friday swim lesson at Begg Pool.
- Ages
- Ages 5½ to 12
- Where
- Manhattan Heights Park; Live Oak Park
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $329 a week for residents, $362 for nonresidents. 10 percent off for siblings and for three or more weeks; an All Summer Special is also listed. Field trips carry an extra fee and require camp enrollment that week. Optional Friday swim lesson at Begg Pool, 9:00 a.m. to 9:40 a.m., $20 for residents, $22 for nonresidents (no sibling discount); Manhattan Heights staff walk campers to the lesson, and Live Oak Park families handle transport.
- Registration in 2026
- Classes were viewable Monday, February 23, 2026. Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. online (8:00 a.m. in person at City Hall) and to nonresidents Monday, March 16. Register through the city’s ActiveNet site (6.45 percent nonrefundable convenience fee), by mail, email, City Hall drop box or in person at 1400 Highland Avenue; no phone registration. The city offers no summer camp waiting lists; open spots fill first come, first served.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which sports camps run in Manhattan Beach?
Brit West Soccer Camps
Brit West Soccer, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Tiny Pros, Morning and Full Day soccer camps; Tiny Pros uses imaginative games on the North Soccer Field to teach passing, dribbling and shooting, and each camper receives a Brit West Soccer jersey.
- Ages
- Ages 3½ to under 5 (Tiny Pros), 5 to under 14 (Morning), 6 to under 14 (Full Day)
- Where
- Marine Avenue Park soccer fields
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday: June 22 to 26, June 29 to July 3, July 13 to 17 and August 3 to 7, 2026. Tiny Pros 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Morning 9:00 a.m. to noon; Full Day 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Tiny Pros $145 a week for residents, $160 for nonresidents; Morning $215 and $237; Full Day $315 and $347.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
South Bay Sportball Camps
South Bay Sportball, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Preschool camps (Music Sports Adventure, which mixes a sport each day with singing, dancing and music games, and Super Hero Sports) and 9-Sport Ultimate, which rotates soccer, baseball, basketball, football, tennis, hockey, volleyball, golf and pickleball.
- Ages
- Ages 3 to under 6 (Music Sports Adventure, Super Hero Sports), 6 to under 13 (9-Sport Ultimate)
- Where
- Live Oak Park, North Grass Area, 1901 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly: Music Sports Adventure July 6 to 10 and August 3 to 7; Super Hero Sports June 22 to 26 and July 20 to 24; 9-Sport Ultimate June 15 to 19, June 29 to July 3, July 13 to 17, July 27 to 31 and August 10 to 14, 2026. Preschool camps 9:00 a.m. to noon; 9-Sport Ultimate 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Preschool camps $180 a week for residents, $198 for nonresidents; 9-Sport Ultimate $275 and $303.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Volleyball and Beach Activities Camp
Ryan Olson, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Beach volleyball instruction on the south side of the pier, broken up with games such as freeze tag and capture the flag.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to under 13
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Pier, south side
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to July 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $200 a week for residents, $220 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
South Bay Sprouts Gymnastics, Ninja Gym and Yoga Gym Camps
South Bay Sprouts, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Outdoor gymnastics on bars, beam, floor, vault and rings at Polliwog Park; ninja obstacle courses and yoga flows with beginner tumbling on the Manhattan Heights Park patio.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to under 12
- Where
- Polliwog Park, grassy area near Begg Pool (Gymnastics); Manhattan Heights Park, patio (Ninja Gym and Yoga Gym)
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Gymnastics June 15 to 19, July 6 to 10 and July 27 to 31; Yoga Gym June 29 to July 3; Ninja Gym July 20 to 24, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- Gymnastics $425 a week for residents, $467 for nonresidents; Ninja Gym $425 and $468; Yoga Gym $395 and $435.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Scoop School Lacrosse Summer Camp
SBLC coaches, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Beginner lacrosse fundamentals on the Marine Avenue Park baseball field, with all equipment provided.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 11
- Where
- Marine Avenue Park, baseball field
- Summer 2026
- Four-day sessions, Monday to Thursday: June 15 to 18, June 22 to 25, June 29 to July 2 and July 6 to 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $150 a session for residents, $165 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Skatedogs Skateboarding Summer Camp
Skatedogs, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Beginner to advanced skateboard tricks in a portable private skatepark on the Marine Avenue Park basketball court; campers bring a trick skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads, snack and water.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 14
- Where
- Marine Avenue Park, east basketball court
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday: June 29 to July 3, August 3 to 7 and August 10 to 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $325 a week for residents, $358 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site. A Skatedogs waiver is required.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
TGA Flag Football Camp and Girls Only Flag Football Camp
TGA, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Non-contact flag football with passing, catching, running and defending, in coed weeks and girls-only weeks at the Marine Sports Complex.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 13
- Where
- Marine Sports Complex, West Field
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Coed weeks as printed in the city guide: June 15 to 19, June 24 to 26, July 6 to 10, July 13 to 17, July 20 to 24, July 24 to 31, August 3 to 7 and August 10 to 14 (the guide prints June 24 to 26 as a Monday to Friday week and July 24 to 31 as one week; check the city’s ActiveNet listing). Girls Only weeks: June 15 to 19, June 29 to July 3, July 13 to 17, July 27 to 31, August 3 to 7 and August 10 to 14, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $350 a week for residents, $385 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
TGA Golf Camp
TGA, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Golf station drills for grip, putting, chipping and full swing at the Marine Sports Complex, with clubs and balls provided.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 13
- Where
- Marine Sports Complex, West Field
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $250 a week for residents, $275 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
West Coast Tennis Academy Junior Camp and High School Training Tennis Camp
West Coast Tennis Academy, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Technique, strategy, footwork, serve and supervised match play, grouped by age and level; High School Training runs like a high school practice with a high school coach supervising.
- Ages
- Ages 9 to under 18 (Junior Camp), 13 to under 18 (High School Training)
- Where
- Mira Costa High School tennis courts, 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Junior Camp weekly, June 15 to July 31 and August 10 to 14, 9:00 a.m. to noon, in 5-day, 3-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) or 2-day (Tuesday, Thursday) options. High School Training weekly, June 15 to July 24, 2026, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. One city guide entry lists a week as June 29 to July 4.
- Fees in 2026
- Junior Camp $405 a week for residents, $446 for nonresidents (5 days); $270 and $297 (3 days); $180 and $198 (2 days). High School Training $150 and $165 (3 days).
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Tennis with Lila Summer Camp
Lila Brady, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Tennis stroke fundamentals, movement and rally play at the Mira Costa High School courts, grouped by age and level.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 11
- Where
- Mira Costa High School tennis courts, 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to July 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in 5-day, 3-day (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) or 2-day (Tuesday, Thursday) options.
- Fees in 2026
- $300 a week for residents, $330 for nonresidents (5 days); $180 and $198 (3 days); $120 and $132 (2 days).
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Youth Tennis Camp
Annie Lewis, through the City of Manhattan Beach
For beginning through intermediate players: groundstrokes, net play, serve and footwork at the Mira Costa High School tennis courts.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to under 18
- Where
- Mira Costa High School tennis courts, 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- August 3 to 7 (5-day), August 3, 5 and 7 (3-day) or August 4 and 6, 2026 (2-day), 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $275 for residents, $303 for nonresidents (5 days); $180 and $198 (3 days); $120 and $132 (2 days).
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Jr. 6-Man Beach Volleyball Tournament
City of Manhattan Beach, part of the International Surf Festival
A one-day youth beach volleyball tournament during the International Surf Festival, with rally scoring, long court and officiated matches; winners get festival shirts and medals.
- Ages
- 14 and under, by age on tournament day; all-boys, all-girls and coed teams play in one division
- Where
- Beach near the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier
- Summer 2026
- One-day tournament, Sunday, August 2, 2026. Pier parking lots and nearby streets closed July 30 to August 3.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Monday, May 18, 2026; team rosters were due July 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
MBX Summer Athletics
MBX Foundation with Mira Costa High School coaches
Summer training with Mira Costa High School teams and coaches in football, cheer, basketball, dance, track, water polo, golf, pole vault, lacrosse, soccer, rugby, baseball, tennis, and marching band and guard.
- Ages
- High school students and incoming 9th graders; some programs by try-out only
- Where
- Mira Costa High School campus (gym, Waller Stadium, West Field, pool, tennis courts, baseball field, band room); Alondra Golf Club (golf)
- Summer 2026
- Dates vary by sport: Football, Cheer, Boys and Girls Basketball, Track and Water Polo June 15 to July 17; Golf June 15 to July 15; Pole Vault and Girls Lacrosse June 15 to July 16; Boys Lacrosse Wednesdays June 17 to July 15; Girls Soccer June 15 to July 10; Boys Frosh Soccer and Rugby June 22 to July 10; Frosh Baseball June 22 to July 16; Boys and Girls Tennis June 22 to July 17; Dance July 6 to 31 plus camp August 2 to 5, 2026. Marching Band and Guard dates were pending. Sample times: Water Polo 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Track 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Football 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Basketball 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Football, Boys Basketball, Cheer and Dance $500 (1 semester credit); most others $400; Tennis $450; Golf $550; Boys Lacrosse $200; Marching Band and Guard $100.
- Registration in 2026
- Online only. Courses go ahead or are canceled based on enrollment and staffing. Cheer and Dance by try-out only; tennis requires a minimum skill level (no beginners).
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation lists summer 2027 athletics registration dates as coming in early 2027.
- Help with fees
- Need-based MBX Summer School scholarships.
Pedalheads Bike Camps
Pedalheads
Learn-to-ride bike program that takes riders from training wheels to two wheels to road riding, at Manhattan Beach Middle School.
- Ages
- Ages 2 to 12
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Middle School, 1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly options, June 15 to August 7, 2026.
- Registration in 2026
- Families chose an experience level and week on the Pedalheads site.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
Mira Costa Baseball Summer Camp
Mira Costa High School Baseball Boosters, through the MBX Foundation
Baseball camp run by the Mira Costa baseball boosters, with lunch, a snack and a sports drink included and free play or specialty clinics in the last hour of the day.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 13
- Where
- Mira Costa High School
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Costa Cheer Mini Mustang Camp
Mira Costa High School Cheer Boosters, through the MBX Foundation
Cheer fundamentals, leadership activities, sideline cheers and dances, with a tote bag, t-shirt, daily craft and snack, and a showcase on the final day.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 12 (summer 2025 camp); the boosters’ October 2026 one-day camp lists ages 4 to 11
- Where
- Mira Costa High School
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which surf, beach, swim and sailing programs run in Manhattan Beach?
Junior Aquatics Camp
City of Manhattan Beach (Begg Pool staff)
Progressive swim skill building, basic lifeguarding skills, and arts and crafts at Begg Pool, with a uniform and a beach trip every Tuesday included in the fee.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to under 13, able to swim 25 yards nonstop (the city’s swim class page says ages 8 to 10)
- Where
- Begg Pool, 1402 North Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Two-week sessions, Monday to Friday: June 15 to 26, June 29 to July 10, July 13 to 24 and July 27 to August 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $409 per two-week session for residents, $450 for nonresidents, including the uniform (a t-shirt and sweatshirt in the city guide; t-shirt, shorts and sweatshirt on the swim class page) and Tuesday transportation to the beach.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Beach Aqualetics
City of Manhattan Beach
Beach day camp at 11th Street with sand games, body surfing, water safety and beach baseball, run by city staff.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 13
- Where
- Beach at 11th Street (drop off at 11th Street and Ocean Avenue)
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: weeks of June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20 and August 3, a four-day week July 27 to 30 (no camp July 31), or all 8 weeks, June 15 to August 7, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $200 a week for residents, $220 for nonresidents; four-day week $160 and $176; all 8 weeks $1,500 and $1,650.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Campsurf City Camps
Campsurf, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Beach Camp, Beach and Surf Camp, and Surf Camp All Week at the pier. Beach Camp covers volleyball skills, soccer, water play and baseball, with bodyboards welcome; Surf Camp groups surfers by age and skill with a low staff ratio.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to under 13 (Beach Camp, Beach and Surf Camp), 7 to under 18 (Surf Camp All Week)
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Pier, south side, at the beach stairs west of the bike path (the city guide’s Surf Camp description places drop off just north of the pier near the shower and bathroom structure)
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday: June 15 to July 24 and August 3 to 14, plus a four-day week July 27 to 30, 2026. Beach Camp 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Beach and Surf Camp 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Surf Camp All Week 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Beach Camp $210 a week for residents, $231 for nonresidents (four-day week $168 and $185). Beach and Surf Camp $415 and $457 (four-day week $332 and $365). Surf Camp All Week $260 and $286 (four-day week $208 and $229).
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16. The city’s guide notes these camps fill quickly.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Begg Pool Aquatics
City of Manhattan Beach
Summer swim lessons at Begg Pool (Parent and Me, small group Levels 1 to 5, semi-private and private), Pre-Swim Team, the MB Dolphins Swim Team, and adult swim lessons, Masters and water aerobics.
- Ages
- Ages 1 to 3 with an adult (Parent and Me); 3 and up, potty trained (group lessons); 4 to 6 (semi-private); 5 to 17 (MB Dolphins Swim Team); 15 and up (Lifeguard Training); 18 and up (adult lessons, Masters, water aerobics)
- Where
- Begg Pool, 1402 North Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Summer small group lessons (Levels 1 to 5), Parent and Me, private lessons and Pre-Swim Team (50 yards of freestyle and backstroke nonstop required); the MB Dolphins swim year round; Masters meets 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Summer lesson dates and fees run in the city’s summer MANHAPPENINGS aquatics brochure; the city site now shows fall 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2027 Pre-Swim Team registration (online at 6:00 a.m., or by mail, fax or walk-in): Manhattan Beach residents Monday, May 24, 2027; nonresidents Monday, June 7, 2027. The summer 2026 Pre-Swim Team waitlist stays active until April 1, 2027. Lifeguard Training requires age 15 by March 2027.
LA County Junior Lifeguard Program, Manhattan Beach
Los Angeles County Fire Department, Lifeguard Division
Ocean and beach safety, physical conditioning, first aid and environmental awareness on the beach at Marine Street; a Cadet program is open to 16 and 17 year olds with two or more years in the program.
- Ages
- Ages 9 to 17
- Where
- Manhattan Beach at Marine Street
- Summer 2026
- Session 1, Monday, June 15 to Friday, July 10; Session 2, Monday, July 13 to Friday, August 7, 2026. AM class 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; PM class 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (some locations do not offer PM or Session 2). The county page lists two four-week sessions; an April 7, 2026 Board of Supervisors motion calls it a six-week summer program.
- Fees in 2026
- The county program page gives an estimated $635 per child to run the program and says the fee schedule is under Board of Supervisors review. An April 7, 2026 Board motion says $635 was the 2025 fee and the department proposed $705 for 2026, and moved to cover rising program expenses from other funding instead of raising the fee. Refunds, minus a $60 processing fee, are available before each session starts.
- Registration in 2026
- Returning junior lifeguards reserve their prior enrollment in spring. New applicants had to pass a 100-yard swim test on Saturday, March 14, 2026 (George Mannon Aquatic Center), Sunday, March 22 (Loyola Marymount University), Sunday, March 29 (Palisades Charter High School) or Sunday, April 12 (Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center). Qualifying times: under 1:50 for ages 9 to 11, 1:40 for 12 to 13 and 1:30 for 14 to 17 (age as of July 1). Enrollment order is set by a randomly generated selection number after all tests.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Financial aid scholarships for those who apply and qualify, available once the payment window opens; the 2026 application required a 2025 tax return. The county listed a transportation application as coming after enrollment.
Campsurf Summer Surf Camp and Beach Camp, El Porto
Campsurf
Full Day and Half Day Surf Camp, Surf and Volleyball Camp, and Beach Camp at El Porto, with soft boards, boogie boards and wetsuits included; Beach Camp covers ocean safety, wave formation, lifeguard visits and body surfing.
- Ages
- Ages 7 and up for surf camps (mostly 7 to 15; adults welcome); 5 and up for Beach Camp
- Where
- Beach at 38th Street, north of the Rosecrans Avenue lifeguard tower; check in at the Campsurf bus, south end of the El Porto beach parking lot
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June through August 2026 (the Campsurf site lists no specific weeks). Full Day Surf Camp 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Half Day Surf Camp 9:00 a.m. to noon; Surf and Volleyball 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (volleyball 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.); Beach Camp 9:00 a.m. to noon, with an Extra Fun option to 2:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Prices posted on the Campsurf site, with no year shown: Full Day Surf $595 a week or $119 a day; Half Day Surf $450 a week or $90 a day; Surf and Volleyball $595 a week or $119 a day; Beach Camp $385 a week or $85 a day; Beach Camp Extra Fun add-on $130 a week or $35 a day. 10 percent off each additional full week.
- Registration in 2026
- Booked through WellnessLiving. Full refund 7 or more days out; 50 percent refund or credit 3 to 6 days out; credit only within 48 hours; no-shows forfeit.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which art, theater, dance and music camps run in Manhattan Beach?
Art Lab Camp
Natalie Strong, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Inclusive art camp for artists of all abilities; each day focuses on a different process or material, such as drawing, painting, beads and collage, and campers keep an art journal.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 11
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Art Center, Studio B, 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Four-day sessions, Monday to Thursday: June 15 to 18, June 22 to 25, July 6 to 9, July 13 to 16 and August 10 to 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $240 a session for residents, $264 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Kids Clay Intensive Camp
City of Manhattan Beach
Coil building, pinch pots, slipping, scoring and glazing on the Art Center patio; work is fired and ready for pickup two weeks after camp.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to under 14
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Art Center, patio, 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Four-day sessions, Monday to Thursday: June 29 to July 2, July 6 to 9, July 13 to 16, August 3 to 6 and August 10 to 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $280 a session for residents, $308 for nonresidents, materials and firing included.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Glaze Lab
City of Manhattan Beach
Participants pick a ceramic piece, such as a mug, bowl or figurine, and glaze it; finished pieces can be used with food, go in the dishwasher and are ready two weeks later.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to under 18
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Art Center, Studio B, 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Single sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays: June 16, 18, 23 and 25, July 7 and 9, and August 4, 6, 11 and 13, 2026, 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Glaze Lab also runs year round through the city’s Cultural Arts program.
- Fees in 2026
- $40 a session for residents, $44 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Film Making: Movie Magic Camp
Off the Beaten Track, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Students learn directing, editing, cinematography and sound design in small crews, and the finished film is shared with families.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to under 16
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Art Center, Studio B, 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Monday to Thursday, August 3 to 6, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $350 for residents, $385 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Stop Motion Studio Camp
CeeJay Garrido, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Students animate paper puppets and sets frame by frame; each student brings a phone or tablet with the free Stop Motion Studio app and a charging cord.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to under 16
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Art Center, Studio B, 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Monday to Thursday, July 27 to 30, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $280 for residents, $308 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
MB Fine Arts Club
City of Manhattan Beach
Weekly art themes: Fiber Arts and Sewing Basics, Sculpting Basics, Picasso and Friends, and Still Life Drawing, with supplies and daily snacks provided; campers pack lunch Monday to Thursday, and lunch is provided Fridays.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to under 14 (Fiber Arts and Sewing Basics 8 to under 14)
- Where
- Meadows Elementary School, Cafetorium, 1200 N. Meadows Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Fiber Arts and Sewing Basics June 15 to 19 and July 13 to 17; Sculpting Basics June 22 to 26 and July 20 to 24; Picasso and Friends June 29 to July 3 and July 27 to 31; Still Life Drawing July 6 to 10 and August 3 to 7, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $349 a week for residents, $384 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
The Art Box Academy Camps
The Art Box Academy, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Themed weeks of Fashion Design, Camp Clay, Interior Design and Camp Paint on the grass near Begg Pool; each camper takes home a portfolio art box of supplies.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 11
- Where
- Polliwog Park, grassy area near Begg Pool
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:00 a.m. to noon: Fashion Design June 22 to 26 and July 13 to 17; Camp Clay July 6 to 10; Interior Design July 20 to 24; Camp Paint July 27 to 31, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $395 a week for residents, $435 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Parker Anderson Enrichment Art Camps
Parker Anderson Enrichment, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Anime, Cartooning and Comic Creation ends with each camper’s own comic book; Jewelry Making covers beaded earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pins and rings.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 11
- Where
- Manhattan Heights Park, Mt. Whitney Banquet Hall, 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:00 a.m. to noon: Anime, Cartooning and Comic Creation June 29 to July 3; Jewelry Making August 10 to 14, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $319 a week for residents, $351 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Rockstar Dance Camp
Funky Divas and Dudes, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Hip-hop and K-pop dance classes, acting games, arts and crafts, and a music video filmed in costume and emailed to campers.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 11
- Where
- Marine Avenue Park, Rocket Ship Hall
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday: June 22 to 26, July 6 to 10, July 20 to 24 and August 3 to 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $435 a week for residents, $479 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Art Camp
Independent art instructor, listed by the MBX Foundation
Cartooning, caricature, character design and color theory for beginning to advanced artists, with daily challenges and critiques.
- Ages
- Grades 4 to 8
- Where
- Pacific Elementary School, Room 22, 1200 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, weeks starting June 22, July 6, July 13, July 20 and July 27, 2026; morning 9:00 a.m. to noon or afternoon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $400 (early registration price).
- Registration in 2026
- Registration is through the instructor, as listed on the MBX Foundation camp page.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
Live Oak Ceramics Studio Classes
City of Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts
Hand building, wheel throwing and advanced glazing classes for all levels at the city’s ceramics studio in Live Oak Park, in year-round sessions, with Open Lab studio time also offered.
- Ages
- Youth, teen (Ceramics Teens on the Wheel, ages 13 to 18) and adult (18 and up) classes
- Where
- Live Oak Park Ceramics Studio, next to the tennis courts
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which STEM, science, nature and cooking camps run in Manhattan Beach?
Kids Cooking Academy
Parker Anderson Enrichment, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Themed cooking weeks, from Appetite for Adventure and Little Italy to Desserts and The Ultimate Cookout; all recipes are nut free with vegetarian options, and some weeks add nutrition and dining etiquette.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 11
- Where
- Manhattan Heights Park, Mt. Whitney Banquet Hall, 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:00 a.m. to noon: Appetite for Adventure June 15 to 19; Bon Appetit June 22 to 26; Celebrity Master Chef June 29 to July 3; Cooking Around the World July 6 to 10 and August 3 to 7; Desserts July 13 to 17; Little Italy July 20 to 24; Out of This World July 27 to 31; The Ultimate Cookout August 10 to 14, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $319 a week for residents, $351 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Parker Anderson Enrichment STEM Camps
Parker Anderson Enrichment, through the City of Manhattan Beach
TechKids 3D Printing and Design introduces CAD software; Creative Constructors covers drafting, scale and geometry with bridge building sets; Chem Kidz runs physical and chemical experiments; plus a Rocket Science and Astronomy week.
- Ages
- Ages 7 to under 13 (TechKids 3D Printing), 5 to under 11 (other camps)
- Where
- Manhattan Heights Park, Mt. Whitney Banquet Hall, 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:00 a.m. to noon: TechKids 3D Printing and Design June 22 to 26; Creative Constructors July 6 to 10 and August 3 to 7; Chem Kidz July 13 to 17; Rocket Science and Astronomy July 20 to 24, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $319 a week for residents, $351 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Parker Anderson Enrichment Camps
Parker Anderson Enrichment, through the City of Manhattan Beach
SpyKids Secret Agents covers fingerprinting, code breaking and an escape room (some reading required); Wizarding Workshop Academy covers potions, wands and creatures.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 11
- Where
- Manhattan Heights Park, Mt. Whitney Banquet Hall, 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, 9:00 a.m. to noon: Wizarding Workshop Academy June 15 to 19; SpyKids Secret Agents July 27 to 31, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $319 a week for residents, $351 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Bricks 4 Kidz LEGO Camps
Bricks 4 Kidz, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Motorized LEGO models, mosaics and themed builds, from Pokemon and Minecraft to space and dinosaurs; a morning and an afternoon theme can be combined for a full day.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to under 12
- Where
- Live Oak Park, REC Room, 1901 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, morning 9:00 a.m. to noon and afternoon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: June 15 to 19 Bricks Sports Mania (AM), Pocket Bricks Pokemon (PM); June 22 to 26 Remote Control Mania (AM), Fortnite Brick Royale and Roblox (PM); June 29 to July 3 Marvellous World Super Heroes (AM), LEGO Masters Game On (PM); July 20 to 24 World of Amusement (AM), Brick City Engineers (PM); July 27 to 31 Mission to Space Adventure (AM), Classic Arcade (PM); August 3 to 7 Minecraft (AM), Dinosaur World (PM), 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- $305 a week for residents, $336 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Rolling Robots Coding and Robotics Camps
Rolling Robots, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Junior Robot Builders take a robot home every day; Battle Robots uses VEX IQ at an intermediate level; LEGO Robot Build and Code uses the LEGO Spike robot; other weeks cover Microbits, Python and Minecraft Build Mod.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 8 (Junior Robot Builders), 8 to under 11 (Coding with Microbits, LEGO Robot Build and Code), 8 to under 13 (Minecraft Build Mod), 9 to under 13 (Battle Robots, Coding with Python)
- Where
- Meadows Elementary School, Cafetorium, 1200 N. Meadows Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, morning 9:00 a.m. to noon or afternoon 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Junior Robot Builders June 15 to 19 (AM) and June 29 to July 2 (AM, four days); Battle Robots Building and Code June 15 to 19 (PM), July 13 to 17 (AM), July 20 to 24 (PM) and August 3 to 7 (PM); Coding with Microbits June 22 to 26 and July 27 to 31 (AM); LEGO Robot Build and Code June 22 to 26 (PM), July 6 to 10 (AM) and July 20 to 24 (PM); Coding with Python June 29 to July 2 (PM, four days) and August 3 to 7 (AM); Minecraft Build Mod July 6 to 10, July 13 to 17 and July 27 to 31 (PM), 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- Most camps $379 a week for residents, $417 for nonresidents. Minecraft Build Mod and Python full week $345 and $380; Python four-day week $285 and $314. Junior Robot Builders $469 and $516 (four-day week $389 and $428).
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Chess Wizards Camp
Chess Wizards, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Chess lessons, team games, tournaments and puzzles; each camper gets a t-shirt, trophy and puzzle folder, and full-day campers bring lunch.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to under 12
- Where
- Marine Avenue Park, Rocket Ship Hall
- Summer 2026
- Four-day weeks June 15 to 18 and June 29 to July 2; five-day weeks July 13 to 17, July 27 to 31 and August 10 to 14, 2026. Full day 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; half day 9:00 a.m. to noon or noon to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Full day $439 for residents, $483 for nonresidents (four days) or $509 and $560 (five days). Half day $309 and $340 (four days) or $355 and $391 (five days).
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
A Taste of Entrepreneurship
Lauren Brown, through the City of Manhattan Beach
Campers write a business plan and work on branding, menu design, financial planning and marketing, ending the week with a camper-run pop-up shop.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to under 13
- Where
- Manhattan Heights Park, Mt. Baldy Room, 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday: June 22 to 26, July 20 to 24 and August 3 to 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $395 a week for residents, $435 for nonresidents.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16, through the city’s ActiveNet site.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
The Art of Mathematics
Mr. Chao, an independent educator, listed by the MBX Foundation
Campers use symmetry, tessellations, radials, scaling and geometry to design their own artwork at Manhattan Beach Middle School.
- Ages
- Incoming grades 6 to 8
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Middle School, 1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weeks of July 13 and August 10, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $200 per week session.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
Maker Camp
Maker Camp, listed by the MBX Foundation
Crafting, building and tinkering projects for campers ages 6 to 12 at Meadows Elementary School.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 12
- Where
- Meadows Elementary School, 1200 N. Meadows Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to 19 and June 22 to 26, 2026.
- Registration in 2026
- Registration was through Eventbrite.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
PlanetBravo Techno-tainment and Junior STEM Camps
PlanetBravo
Video game design, animation, robotics and coding, with the day split between indoor projects and outdoor play, at Manhattan Beach Middle School.
- Ages
- Grades K to 1 (Junior STEM), 2 to 9 (Techno-tainment)
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Middle School, 1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- One-week sessions, Monday to Friday, June 22 to July 31, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with after care until 5:30 p.m.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
Welcome Spanish: Spanish and MultiSport Summer Camp
Welcome Spanish
Spanish introduced through music, games, storytelling and bingo, plus water balloon and bubble play; campers bring a healthy snack.
- Ages
- Grades TK to 5
- Where
- Meadows Elementary School, Room 9, 1200 N. Meadows Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Week 1, Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9; Week 2, Monday, July 20 to Thursday, July 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $230 (the MBX listing does not say whether that is per week or for the session).
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
Steve and Kate’s Camp, Manhattan Beach
Steve and Kate’s Camp
Campers choose activities minute to minute: stop-motion animation, sewing, coding, robotics, bakery, tinker lab, sports and water play, plus weekly specials, with lunch and snacks included.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 12 (Mentorship Program 14 to 15)
- Where
- Pacific Elementary School, 1200 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 7, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., all hours included; closed June 19 and July 3.
- Fees in 2026
- Day Pass $129; $114 a day with 15 or more Day Passes; Summer Pass $3,420 (up to 39 days). Lunch and snacks included; unused passes were refunded automatically by September 18, 2026. Mentorship Program: $99 day pass, $84 a day for 20 or more, $2,520 summer pass, returning mentees free (that section of the camp page is still labeled Summer 2025).
- Registration in 2026
- No weekly reservations; families buy passes and attend any day.
- Summer 2027
- Summer 2026 has ended; an interest list is open for the next season.
- Help with fees
- Financial aid offered; Bright Horizons back-up care benefits accepted.
The Knight School Chess Camp
The Knight School
Chess instruction with weekly themes for players from first movers through tournament level, at Meadows Elementary School.
- Ages
- Incoming grades K to 8
- Where
- Meadows Elementary School, 1200 N. Meadows Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- July 13 to 16 and July 27 to 30, 2026; morning, afternoon or full day.
- Fees in 2026
- $475 full day, $250 half day.
- Registration in 2026
- Registration was through The Knight School’s Jumbula page.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
Roundhouse Aquarium Summer Science Beach Camp
Roundhouse Aquarium (Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc.)
Beach camp with ocean-themed games, activities and crafts, run by the nonprofit that operates the Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 7 (Group A), 8 to 10 (Group B)
- Where
- Roundhouse Aquarium and the beach at the Manhattan Beach Pier, 2 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly sessions, summer 2026.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Sunday, March 1, 2026 through the Roundhouse ActiveNet Camps page; the aquarium notes new procedures, so returning families should reread the registration information.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Camp Galileo Manhattan Beach
Galileo Camps
Hands-on STEAM projects, outdoor games and camp traditions, with a 12 to 1 camper ratio (10 to 1 for kindergarten and 1st grade) and a Counselors-in-Training program for older campers.
- Ages
- Pre-K to rising 8th grade; Counselors-in-Training grades 7 to 10
- Where
- Manhattan Beach site for 2027 listed as to be announced (the 2025 camp was at Robinson Elementary School)
- Summer 2027
- Galileo has a 2027 presale with early enrollment savings, multi-week and sibling discounts, and free cancellation through January 31; families pick a location and dates when regular enrollment opens in December. The 2027 Manhattan Beach site is listed as to be announced.
- Help with fees
- Galileo offers sliding scale scholarships in every community it serves.
What summer school and academic programs run in Manhattan Beach?
MBX Summer School
MBX Foundation, nonprofit partner of Manhattan Beach Unified School District
WASC-accredited summer courses worth 5 high school credits per semester, placed on Mira Costa transcripts, plus a Math 8 to Algebra 1 bridge class, a college application workshop and credit recovery for prior grades of D or F.
- Ages
- Incoming 9th graders and high school students; the bridge class is for students preparing for Algebra 1
- Where
- Mira Costa High School, 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- In-person academic classes June 22 to July 30, Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Geometry and Biology with Lab in 2026), plus about 20 self-paced online courses with finals taken in person at Mira Costa. Math 8 to Algebra 1 Bridge July 27 to August 6 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday), 10:00 a.m. to noon. College Application Completion Workshop on Zoom, August 3 to 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to noon.
- Fees in 2026
- $450 per one-semester course, $900 per two-semester course (in person or online); $25 lab fee per semester for in-person Biology and Chemistry; bridge class $300; college application workshop $300.
- Registration in 2026
- Online enrollment only. Full refund less $50 before the in-person deadline, 50 percent refund less $50 between the in-person and online deadlines, no refunds after the online deadline.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation lists 2027 summer school dates, registration deadlines and tuition as coming in early 2027.
- Help with fees
- A limited number of need-based scholarships; ask a Mira Costa counselor or email the summer school office. Requires the district’s Education Benefits Letter.
Camp RAD
Mr. Chao, an independent educator, listed by the MBX Foundation
Academic prep with personalized math and English support, balanced with art, crafts and outdoor games, at Manhattan Beach Middle School.
- Ages
- Incoming grades 4 to 7
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Middle School, 1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weeks of July 13 and August 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $500 per week session.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
Jump Start Accelerated Math
Mr. Kim, an independent educator, listed by the MBX Foundation
Week-long prep classes for accelerated and honors math students: Algebra 1 Prep, Accelerated Math 6 Prep, Accelerated Math 7 Prep and Algebra 2 Honors Prep.
- Ages
- Grades 5 to 12 (accelerated or honors students); Algebra 1 Prep is for incoming 8th graders only
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Middle School, Room 100, 1501 North Redondo Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Algebra 1 Prep August 3 to 7, 9:00 a.m. to noon; Accelerated Math 6 Prep August 3 to 7, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Accelerated Math 7 Prep August 10 to 14, 9:00 a.m. to noon; Algebra 2 Honors Prep August 10 to 14, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. An All Summer with Mr. Kim option uses a diagnostic test, weekly worksheets and IXL with a weekly Zoom check-in.
- Fees in 2026
- $500.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
What is there for teens in Manhattan Beach in summer?
Teen Center Summer Camp
City of Manhattan Beach
Three days a week in the Teen Center with basketball courts, baseball field, climbing wall, ping pong, pool tables, arcade and video games; the rest of the week is off site, with Tuesday beach days and Friday pool days.
- Ages
- Students entering, in or just finished with middle school (the city’s ActiveNet lists Teen Center programs as ages 11 to 15)
- Where
- Manhattan Beach Teen Center at Manhattan Heights Community Center, 1600 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (the Teen Center web page lists 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.). Tuesday beach days by bus to 15th Street and Highland Avenue, back about 5:00 p.m.; Friday free swim at Begg Pool, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $25 a week for residents (those who live in Manhattan Beach or attend Manhattan Beach Middle School), $100 for nonresidents. 10 percent off for three or more weeks. Field trips register separately and are not part of the multi-week discount.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to residents Monday, March 2, 2026 and to nonresidents Monday, March 16.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
What summer programs are there for preschoolers in Manhattan Beach?
TK and Kindergarten Readiness Camp
Local teachers, listed by the MBX Foundation
Small-group introduction to letters, letter sounds, penmanship, writer’s workshop, number sense, patterning, shapes and art for children starting TK or kindergarten.
- Ages
- Incoming TK and kindergarten students
- Where
- Pennekamp Elementary School
- Summer 2026
- Session 1 July 27 to 30, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.; Session 2 July 27 to 30, noon to 2:30 p.m.; Session 3 August 3 to 6, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Registration in 2026
- Registration was by email to the organizers.
- Summer 2027
- The MBX Foundation says 2027 summer camp information will be posted in April 2027.
Which adaptive and inclusive summer programs run in Manhattan Beach?
Friendship Camp
The Friendship Foundation
Inclusive camp where each participant pairs one to one with a volunteer buddy and rotates through sports, arts, drama, music, science and yoga, with visiting vendors and water activities on Thursdays.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to 17 (participants); volunteer buddies also register
- Where
- Grand View Elementary School (listed by MBX as Grandview Elementary School)
- Summer 2026
- Monday to Thursday, June 15 to July 30, 2026, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Weekly themes: Sports June 15 to 18; Disney June 22 to 25; Hollywood July 6 to 9; Mad Science July 13 to 16; Summer-Ween July 20 to 23; Western July 27 to 30.
- Fees in 2026
- Summer 2025 was $375 a week, per the MBX Foundation’s 2025 camp newsletter; check the Friendship Foundation’s summer programs page for the 2026 fee.
- Registration in 2026
- Summer programs opened on Sawyer Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 17 (10:00 a.m. for the Foundation’s 18 and up programs); volunteer registration opened Tuesday, May 12 at 4:30 p.m. Every family needed a new Sawyer account starting April 20, 2026. Volunteer training is offered before camp.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Financial scholarship application in English and Spanish; families in a Regional Center Self-Determination Program can ask about funding.
Gymnastics Without Limits: Adaptive
City of Manhattan Beach
Play-based gymnastics for participants of all abilities, including physical disabilities, developmental delays and sensory processing differences, offered by the city as a school-year class at Manhattan Heights Park.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to under 10
- Where
- Manhattan Heights Park
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Questions people ask about summer camps in Manhattan Beach
When does summer camp registration open in Manhattan Beach?
In 2026 the City of Manhattan Beach opened summer camp registration to residents on Monday, March 2 at 6:00 a.m. and to nonresidents on Monday, March 16, after posting its guide on February 23. The 2027 dates have not been posted yet.
Do nonresidents pay more for Manhattan Beach city camps?
Yes. In 2026 REC Summer Camp was $329 a week for residents and $362 for nonresidents, and the Teen Center Summer Camp was $25 a week for residents or Manhattan Beach Middle School students and $100 for nonresidents.
Is there a Junior Lifeguard program in Manhattan Beach?
Yes. The Los Angeles County Fire Department runs Junior Lifeguards for ages 9 to 17 on the beach at Marine Street. New applicants pass a 100-yard swim test, and once every test is done the county gives each applicant a randomly generated selection number and enrolls in that order.
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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