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 on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School has already posted its dates: June 21 to July 16, 2027 for elementary and intermediate students, and June 21 to July 29, 2027 for high school courses at Peninsula High School. Its 2026 registration opened Monday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m.
This page lists the summer school, the school district’s Kids’ Corner day camp, the private school camps at Chadwick and Rolling Hills Country Day, and the art, nature and sports programs in Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates, with each one’s summer 2026 dates, fees and registration.
- Day camps
- Sports
- Surf, beach and swim
- Arts
- STEM and nature
- School programs
- Teens
- Preschool
- Adaptive
- Adults
When does registration open on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School: 2026 registration opened online Monday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m. Its 2027 dates are June 21 to July 16 for elementary and intermediate students and June 21 to July 29 for high school courses.
- Chadwick School: the 2026 catalog posted Friday, January 30, and registration opened Tuesday, February 17.
- Rolling Hills Country Day School, Country Day Camp: 2026 registration opened to current students Monday, March 9, to applicants Monday, March 16, and to the public Monday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m.
- PV Kids’ Corner: tentatively June 21 to July 30, 2027. Families who qualify for free and reduced meals can attend free through a separate ELO-P registration.
Which day camps run on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Country Day Camp
Rolling Hills Country Day School
Weekly themed day camp with 50 minutes of free swim each day in a heated pool, sports, arts and crafts, nature, dance and movement, cooking, imagination and creation classes, and weekly shows.
- Ages
- Ages 4½ to 13 (must have turned 4 by January 1, 2026; oldest campers entering grade 8)
- Where
- Rolling Hills Country Day School, 26444 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 22 to August 14, 2026 (no programs Friday, July 3). Full day 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; half day 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offered only with an academic, Experium or Technology for Tomorrow class. Morning care from 7:30 a.m.; afternoon care 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Full day $640 a week ($510 for Week 2, June 29 to July 2); half day $280 a week ($225 for Week 2). Morning care $13.50 a day, with no fee after 8:00 a.m.; afternoon care $13.50 an hour after 4:00 p.m. No sibling discount. 25 percent nonrefundable deposit at registration, balance due Friday, May 29, 2026.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to current RHCDS students Monday, March 9, 2026, to RHCDS applicants Monday, March 16, and to the public Monday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Payment plans can be arranged with the summer director.
PVPSS Elementary Afternoon Camps
Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School (PVPSS), a program of the Peninsula Education Foundation
Camp Silver Spur and Camp Cornerstone rotate art, STEM and sports; Dance Camp ends in a performance (K-Pop at Cornerstone, 1950s to 2000s dances at Silver Spur in 2026); Lunch Bunch cooks a daily recipe.
- Ages
- Incoming TK to grade 5 (Dance Camp grades 1 to 5)
- Where
- Cornerstone Elementary School and Silver Spur Elementary School
- Summer 2026
- June 15 to July 10, 2026 (no class Fridays, June 19 and July 3). Lunch Bunch 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.; Dance Camp and Camp Silver Spur or Camp Cornerstone 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Extended Afternoon Camp 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with game club, outdoor play or a movie, and a snack.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch is required for students attending morning and afternoon programs.
- Summer 2027
- PVPSS lists summer 2027 elementary dates of June 21 to July 16, 2027.
- Help with fees
- 30 percent off for families in the PVPUSD Free and Reduced Meals program.
PV Kids’ Corner Summer Day Camp
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
Fee-based summer day camp run by the district’s Kids’ Corner childcare program at combined elementary campus sites, with pool days and beach days in the 2027 plan.
- Ages
- Grades TK to 5
- Where
- PVPUSD elementary campuses (combined sites; summer sites not listed)
- Summer 2026
- Full summer program, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Registration in 2026
- Separate registration from the school-year program; AutoPay required; space is limited.
- Summer 2027
- Tentative: June 21 to July 30, 2027 (closed Monday, July 5), 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with pool days on Mondays and beach days on Fridays, subject to change.
- Help with fees
- PVPSS says families who qualify for Free and Reduced Meals (ELO-P eligible) can attend Kids’ Corner summer programs free, through a separate ELO-P registration.
Summer Fun N’ Games Camp
Peninsula Heritage School
Play-based camp where campers create games while practicing leadership, compromise, communication, problem solving and strategy, with water play and optional morning classes.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 14
- Where
- Peninsula Heritage School elementary campus, 26944 Rolling Hills Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 22 to August 14, 2026, as listed by Palos Verdes Magazine; Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Summer 2027
- Peninsula Heritage School says summer 2027 dates are coming soon.
Chadwick Movers and Makers Enrichment and Weekly Discovery Camps
Chadwick School
Movers and Makers groups mix sports, swim, crafts, games, music and movement, and yoga; 2026 weekly camps included Circus Camp, Harry Potter Potions, Junior Chefs, LEGO and VEX robotics, drones, Python, AI and 3D design, and woodcrafting.
- Ages
- Grades K to 8 depending on course (Movers and Makers grades 1 to 4); the full catalog spans ages 4 to 17
- Where
- Chadwick School, 26800 South Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Programs ran June 15 to July 31, 2026: Passport Week June 15 to 19, the Classic five-week session June 22 to July 24 with weekly options, and Encore Week from July 27; no programs July 3. Typical day 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Movers and Makers Weekly 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Extended day options and a 3:00 p.m. afternoon bus.
- Fees in 2026
- Movers and Makers Weekly $340 a week; course fees vary by program.
- Registration in 2026
- Catalog posted Friday, January 30, 2026; registration opened Tuesday, February 17 and closed Monday, June 1. Students may combine programs whose times do not overlap.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which sports camps run on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Chadwick Hilltop Sports and Sports Electives
Chadwick School
Daily choice of soccer or basketball on the Chadwick soccer field, gym and upper field; 2026 electives also included archery, futsal, flag football, pickleball, rock climbing, fencing, swim lessons, strength and conditioning and esports.
- Ages
- Grades 1 to 8 (Hilltop Sports); electives by grade band
- Where
- Chadwick School, 26800 South Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Five-week session, June 22 to July 24, 2026, or one-week options, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; extended day and a 3:00 p.m. bus.
- Fees in 2026
- Hilltop Sports $1,440 for five weeks.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and closed Monday, June 1.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Urban Youth Park Palos Verdes Summer Camps
Urban Youth Park
Summer camps at a parkour-based obstacle training gym, which also offers classes, open gym and Kids Night Out.
- Where
- Urban Youth Park Palos Verdes, upper level of the Promenade on the Peninsula, next to Regal Cinemas
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Peninsula High School Summer Sports Camps
Peninsula Education Foundation, with Peninsula High School coaches
Summer training by sport: baseball position work and scrimmages, basketball with summer league games, football strength, speed and 7-on-7, girls flag football, girls soccer, swim conditioning and water polo with summer league play.
- Ages
- Incoming and returning high school athletes; recommended for athletes who attend or plan to attend Peninsula High School
- Where
- Peninsula High School (baseball diamond, main gym, stadium field, weight room and pool) and Ridgecrest Intermediate School turf field (girls flag football)
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Palos Verdes High School Summer Sports Camps
Peninsula Education Foundation, with Palos Verdes High School coaches
Summer training by sport in boys basketball, football, girls lacrosse (no experience needed), boys soccer, boys and girls beach volleyball on the sand courts, and girls indoor volleyball.
- Ages
- Incoming and returning high school athletes; recommended for athletes who attend or plan to attend Palos Verdes High School
- Where
- Palos Verdes High School (gym, stadium field, weight room and sand courts)
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
EPIC Sports Camp and Multi-Sport with Sportball
Sportball South Bay, through the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
EPIC Sports Camp covers soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, golf, hockey, tennis and baseball, with water games, dodgeball, LEGO building and Nerf challenges; Sunday Multi-Sport classes serve younger children.
- Ages
- EPIC Sports Camp ages 6 to 11; Multi-Sport ages 3 to 6 (fall 2026 listings say 14 months to 5 years)
- Where
- Robert E. Ryan Community Park
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Nike Golf Camp at Los Verdes Golf Course
Nike Sports Camps (US Sports Camps)
Half-day junior golf camp at Los Verdes Golf Course, with co-ed and girls options; the operator also lists holiday camp sessions at the course.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to 14
- Where
- Los Verdes Golf Course
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which surf, beach, swim and sailing programs run on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Afternoon Swim Camp and Art Camp
Rolling Hills Country Day School
Swim Camp groups children by tested skill level for small group lessons; Art Camp covers ceramic tile painting, clay, acrylic and watercolor painting, pencil drawing and mixed media. Freestyle Aquatics adds private swim lessons.
- Ages
- Camp-age children; private swim lessons from age 3
- Where
- Rolling Hills Country Day School, 26444 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 22 to August 14, 2026, Monday to Friday. Swim Camp and Art Camp 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; private swim lessons 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; extended care until 6:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Swim Camp $275 a week ($220 for Week 2); Art Camp $220 a week ($175 for Week 2). Private 30-minute swim lessons $80 each, 5 for $375 or 10 for $695; $15 per lesson for an added swimmer.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to the public Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Private lessons are open to the public, with priority for RHCDS families and summer program enrollees.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Chadwick Learn to Sail and Ocean Explorers Research Intensive
Chadwick School
Learn to Sail uses 8-foot Sail Cubes with US Sailing certified instructors, busing students to the LA Harbor; Ocean Explorers, with the Chadwick Ocean Institute, covers kelp forest science, pool scuba skills, underwater surveys and a Catalina Island trip.
- Ages
- Learn to Sail grades 3 to 6 and grades 7 to 12; Ocean Explorers grades 7 to 12
- Where
- Chadwick School (departure point), 26800 South Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274; sailing in the LA Harbor
- Summer 2026
- Learn to Sail (grades 3 to 6) June 15 to 19, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Ocean Explorers Research Intensive June 15 to 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Learn to Sail $600; Ocean Explorers Research Intensive $3,500.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and closed Monday, June 1. Sailors must pass a simple swim test.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which art, theater, dance and music camps run on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Chadwick Arts Unlimited
Chadwick School
Arts courses in 2026 included musical production, All Things Wicked, improv, K-Pop and dance, ceramics, painting, cartooning and graphic novels, digital filmmaking, podcasting, GarageBand, ukulele, sewing, crochet, jewelry and a weekly camp newspaper.
- Ages
- Grades 4 to 8 (some arts courses open to other grades)
- Where
- Chadwick School, 26800 South Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Five-week session, June 22 to July 24, 2026, with morning and afternoon courses; extended day and a 3:00 p.m. afternoon bus.
- Fees in 2026
- Example: Arts Unlimited Weekly $720 for five weeks; fees vary by course.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and closed Monday, June 1.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Palos Verdes Ballet Summer Programs
Palos Verdes Ballet
Vaganova-based classical ballet training in a four-week summer program that ends in a Summer Recital, plus a summer workshop for the Adult Ballet Division. A placement class is required; no drop-ins.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 18; Adult Ballet Division
- Where
- Palos Verdes Ballet studio, Rolling Hills Estates
- Summer 2027
- Palos Verdes Ballet says it will announce 2027 summer workshop schedules shortly.
- Help with fees
- The Palos Verdes Ballet Association awards the Fay Gillette and Brigida Giancaspero Scholarship each year.
PSPA Dance and Musical Theatre Summer Camps
Peninsula School of Performing Arts (PSPA)
Week-long musical theatre camps, ballet camps and jazz camps, plus a Summer Session, at the PSPA Lunada Bay and Peninsula Center studios.
- Where
- PSPA Lunada Bay Studio (Palos Verdes Estates) and PSPA Peninsula Center Studio (Rolling Hills Estates)
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
- Help with fees
- PSPA lists a scholarship page.
School of Rock Palos Verdes Summer Music Camps
School of Rock Palos Verdes
Band camps on guitar, bass, drums, keys and vocals that end in a live show; the school also runs fall, winter and spring camps.
- Ages
- Ages 3 to 5, 6 to 12 and 13 to 17, and adults 18 and up
- Where
- School of Rock Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Camp Curtain Call
Palos Verdes Performing Arts
Summer camp of the Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory, which also runs classes, private instruction, Main Stage and Mini Stage shows and performing groups with professional instructors.
- Where
- Palos Verdes Performing Arts Conservatory (Norris Theatre campus)
- Summer 2027
- The camp page says to check back in 2027 for summer updates.
RPV Summer Recreation Classes for Kids
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Weekly city recreation classes, not day camps: Hip Hop, Sing and Dance early childhood music, Karate (with outdoor classes at Ryan Park) and Intro to Lacrosse.
- Ages
- Sing and Dance under 14 months to age 4; Hip Hop ages 5 to 10; Karate from age 2½; Intro to Lacrosse grades 1 to 8
- Where
- Robert E. Ryan Community Park and Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park (Fireside Room)
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Studio School Youth and Adult Classes
Palos Verdes Art Center
Quarterly Studio School terms with courses in painting, printmaking, ceramics, drawing and illustration, art theory and digital design for youth and adults, from beginning to advanced.
- Ages
- Youth through adult, beginning to advanced
- Where
- Palos Verdes Art Center
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which STEM, science, nature and cooking camps run on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Experium Science
Rolling Hills Country Day School
Lab-based science weeks in lab coats and goggles, with 2026 topics such as dinosaurs, entomology, the human body, chemistry, light and lasers, aviation and marine biology with dissections. Classes are capped at 18.
- Ages
- Grades K to 5 (grouped K to 1, 2 to 3 and 4 to 5)
- Where
- Rolling Hills Country Day School, 26444 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 22 to August 14, 2026 (no programs Friday, July 3), mornings 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or afternoons 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; can be taken without camp. Extended care 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Some 2026 afternoon sections were canceled.
- Fees in 2026
- $535 a week ($430 for Week 2, June 29 to July 2). Optional half day camp add-on $280 a week ($225 for Week 2). Afternoon care $13.50 an hour after 4:00 p.m.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to the public Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., after priority dates of March 9 and March 16 for RHCDS families and applicants.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Technology for Tomorrow
Rolling Hills Country Day School
Coding and robotics classes; 2026 courses covered 3D modeling in TinkerCAD, Scratch Jr. and Scratch, LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robotics, Unity game design in C#, machine learning image recognition, interactive fiction in Twine and cryptography in Thonny.
- Ages
- Grades K to 5 (grouped K to 1, 2 to 3 and 4 to 5)
- Where
- Rolling Hills Country Day School, 26444 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 22 to August 14, 2026, with no classes in Week 2 (June 29 to July 2); mornings 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or afternoons 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Extended care 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- $535 a week; optional half day camp add-on $280 a week.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to the public Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Camp Galileo Palos Verdes
Galileo Learning
Weekly STEAM themes; 2026 weeks included Coral Reef Quest, Mission to the Moon, Dinosaur Park, Inventor’s Garage, Treehouse Architect, Pinball Whiz-Kid, Animal Bot Builder, Custom Go-Karts and Remote-Control Robot.
- Ages
- Rising grades K to 8 (Nebulas K to 1, Stars 2 to 3, Supernovas 4 to 5, Meteors 6 to 8)
- Where
- Vista Grande Elementary School, 7032 Purple Ridge Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 22 to July 31, 2026 (June 29 to July 2 is a four-day week), 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; morning care 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and afternoon care 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Most weeks $550 to $570; $480 for the four-day week; $650 for Meteors Custom Go-Karts, which includes a $100 materials fee. Morning care $45 a week, afternoon care $90 a week, or $110 a week for morning and afternoon care. Discounts: $50 off per week when enrolled by Saturday, February 28, 2026, $25 off each week after the first, and an added $100 off for six weeks.
- Summer 2027
- Galileo is advertising early enrollment for summer 2027; Palos Verdes dates are not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Galileo runs a scholarship program (galileo-camps.com/scholarships).
Destination Science STEM Camp at South Coast Botanic Garden
Destination Science
Rotating weekly STEM themes at the garden; 2026 weeks were Robot Olympic Challenge, Movie Maker STEM Lab and Jedi Engineering Camp.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 11 (the operator’s range for its camps)
- Where
- South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 8 to August 14, 2026 (June 29 to July 3 was a four-day week).
- Fees in 2026
- $484 a week; the four-day week listed an early registration sale price of $424.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Destination Science posts a financial assistance and scholarship application.
Guided Nature Walks, Family Nature Activities and Volunteer Days
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Drop-in nature programs: free monthly guided walks and full moon hikes, family nature activities, scout hikes and badge programs, outdoor restoration volunteer days, nature backpack loans and restoration internships. Not a summer day camp.
- Ages
- All ages; scout badge programs; internship ages not listed
- Where
- George F Canyon Preserve (trail open; nature center building closed for construction) and Conservancy preserves including Abalone Cove Reserve
- Summer 2026
- Year-round monthly schedule, including summer; times vary by event.
- Fees in 2026
- Monthly guided nature walks are free.
- Registration in 2026
- Volunteer sign-up runs through the Conservancy’s VolunteerHub page.
- Summer 2027
- The Conservancy lists a Peninsula Naturalist Program, a certification course for all ages, as coming soon.
Pony Camp, Horse Camp and Trail Camp
Peter Weber Equestrian Center
Pony Camp teaches safety, leading, grooming, tack and ranch animal care, with each child hand-walked on a horse; Horse Camp covers haltering, tacking, diet, hoof and teeth care, first aid, riding lessons and a hand-led trail ride.
- Ages
- Pony Camp ages 3 to 5; Intermediate Pony Camp 5 to 9; Horse Camp and Trail Camp 6 to 12
- Where
- Peter Weber Equestrian Center, 26401 Crenshaw Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Fall 2026 one-day after-school camps (for example October 21, 22, 28 and 29), 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in groups of up to six children; the center also links to June summer horse camps.
- Fees in 2026
- $150 for a fall 2026 one-day after-school camp; $30 nonrefundable transaction fee. Refund less a $25 fee with at least two weeks’ notice; no refunds within two weeks.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Blue Ridge Academy charter school families may use charter funds by arrangement.
What summer school and academic programs run on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Academic Summer School, Junior Kindergarten and Study Skills
Rolling Hills Country Day School
Four-week morning academic program of Junior Kindergarten, summer school and Study Skills classes, designed for students whose primary language is English. Class limits are 12 on the school’s web page and 14 in its 2026 PDF.
- Ages
- Children entering kindergarten (Junior Kindergarten), grades 1 to 5 (summer school; the 2026 PDF lists grades 1 to 3 plus a grades 4 and 5 math and creative writing class, 16 maximum) and grades 6 to 8 (Study Skills)
- Where
- Rolling Hills Country Day School, 26444 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- July 6 to July 31, 2026, four-week program, 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Can be combined with afternoon half day camp and extended care to 6:00 p.m.; up to five missed days can be made up with free half day camp.
- Fees in 2026
- $2,075 for the four-week program; afternoon half day camp $280 a week.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened to the public Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Immunization records required (waived for current RHCDS students).
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
PVPSS Summer Elementary Program
Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School (PVPSS), a program of the Peninsula Education Foundation
Morning review and preview of reading, writing, math, science and the arts in small classes taught by accredited elementary teachers; the 2026 theme was Passport to the World Cup.
- Ages
- Students entering TK to grade 5, from any district or state (grade is the student’s rising fall grade)
- Where
- Cornerstone Elementary School and Silver Spur Elementary School
- Summer 2026
- June 15 to July 10, 2026 (no class Fridays, June 19 and July 3), mornings 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., early drop-off from 7:30 a.m. Afternoon camps are offered separately.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened online through ACTIVE Network Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
- Summer 2027
- PVPSS lists summer 2027 elementary dates of June 21 to July 16, 2027.
- Help with fees
- 30 percent off the morning or afternoon session for families in the PVPUSD Free and Reduced Meals program.
PVPSS Summer Intermediate Program
Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School (PVPSS), a program of the Peninsula Education Foundation
One to four class periods a day, chosen from math pathway classes, essay and creative writing, broadcast journalism, Chef’s Corner, acting, esports, marine science, Chinese red drums, fashion design, speech and debate, and SCROC career intro classes.
- Ages
- Students entering grades 6 to 8 (some classes 7 to 9), from any district
- Where
- Miraleste Intermediate School, Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Ridgecrest Intermediate School and Palos Verdes High School
- Summer 2026
- PVPSS listed classes at Ridgecrest and Miraleste June 15 to July 2, Monday to Thursday; Bridge to Algebra at Palos Verdes High School June 15 to July 9, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; and Stage Production, Geometry Prep and Algebra Prep at PVHS July 13 to 23, 2026. The Peninsula Education Foundation listed June 15 to July 10, 2026, and Palos Verdes Magazine June 5 to July 10. No transportation; PV Transit buses serve program sites.
- Registration in 2026
- Registration stayed open through Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Students may attend any participating campus.
- Summer 2027
- PVPSS lists summer 2027 intermediate dates of June 21 to July 16, 2027.
PVPSS Summer High School Courses and Workshops
Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School (PVPSS), a program of the Peninsula Education Foundation
WASC-accredited courses for credit that meet UC/CSU and NCAA requirements, taught onsite, online or hybrid, plus no-credit workshops in college application prep, SAT prep and algebra, geometry and pre-calculus prep.
- Ages
- High school students from any district or state; some workshops for students entering grades 7 and 8
- Where
- Peninsula High School (2027 onsite courses), plus online and hybrid courses
- Summer 2026
- June 15 to July 23, 2026; Palos Verdes Magazine listed sessions of June 15 to July 2 and July 6 to July 23.
- Summer 2027
- Courses June 21 to July 29, 2027 at Peninsula High School (onsite history ends July 15), Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Onsite: World History, US History, American Government and Economics, Biology, Chemistry and Geometry with honors sections, and Drawing and Painting; online history courses and Digital Photography; hybrid Biology Honors and Geometry Honors; grades 7 and 8 workshops in Cook and Taste, Python Coding and AI, Stage Production and Algebra and Geometry Support. Full refund less a $75 fee through Monday, May 3, 2027, and 50 percent refund through Monday, May 17; teachers email students by June 19.
Summer @ PVLD
Palos Verdes Library District
Summer reading challenge and drop-in library events, not a drop-off camp. 2026 kids events included reptile and bug shows, LEGO builds, kite making, art labs and paper rocket launches; teens had Teen Jeopardy and chess meetups.
- Ages
- All ages: kids events for TK to grade 5, teen events for grades 6 to 12, and an adult challenge track
- Where
- Peninsula Center Library, Malaga Cove Library and Miraleste Library
- Summer 2026
- Summer challenge June 6 to August 8, 2026 (logs due by August 15; raffles the week of August 17); kickoff PVLD-CON Saturday, June 6, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; most kids and teen programs 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., drop-in.
- Fees in 2026
- Free; no registration required for summer events.
- Registration in 2026
- Challenge sign-up opened Saturday, June 6, 2026, at any branch or on Reader Zone.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Chadwick Prep and Chadwick Prep Plus
Chadwick School
Courses taught by Chadwick faculty and summer educators: for-credit Algebra 1B, Geometry and Geometry Honors, plus Algebra II, English Essentials, study skills, math labs, creative writing, debate and mock trial, public speaking, entrepreneurship and stock market analysis.
- Ages
- Chadwick Prep grades 1 to 5; Chadwick Prep Plus grades 6 to 12
- Where
- Chadwick School, 26800 South Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Five-week session, June 22 to July 24, 2026; hours vary (Geometry for credit 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Morning-only students are picked up at 12:30 p.m. unless enrolled in afternoon programs; the afternoon bus runs at 3:00 p.m. only.
- Fees in 2026
- Example: Geometry (for credit) $2,940; fees vary by course.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened Tuesday, February 17, 2026 and closed Monday, June 1. For-credit math courses have prerequisite grades and advancement rules.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Fusion Academy Palos Verdes Summer Classes and Enrichment
Fusion Academy
One-to-one and small group (two to five students) summer classes for credit, reading and math remediation, electives and college readiness, in person or virtual.
- Ages
- Middle and high school students (the campus serves grades 4 to 12)
- Where
- Fusion Academy Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
What is there for teens on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in summer?
PEF Summer Volunteer Program
Peninsula Education Foundation
High school volunteers assist in classrooms, supervise recess, support lunch and lead theme days at PVPSS elementary summer school; PEF documents service hours and tracks eligibility for a Congressional Commendation.
- Ages
- High school students
- Where
- Cornerstone Elementary School and Silver Spur Elementary School
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, June 15 to July 10, 2026 (no school June 19 and July 3), one full week minimum; morning shift 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or afternoon shift 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Starts with a training session and ice cream social.
- Fees in 2026
- $50 nonrefundable program fee (refunded if a new applicant is not selected).
- Registration in 2026
- Applications opened on the PEF site in spring 2026; applicants submit a short video, and new volunteers are interviewed.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Fee waivers available on request.
Urban Youth Park Youth Leadership Summer Program
Urban Youth Park
Junior coach program in which participants assist camp coaches, lead warmups and mentor younger campers around daily values themes; limited to four students a week, with current or past students and campers suggested.
- Ages
- Ages 11 to 13
- Where
- Urban Youth Park Palos Verdes
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
What summer programs are there for preschoolers on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Chadwick Minis
Chadwick School
Pre-K Explorers and Kindergarten Jumpstart, led by credentialed teachers: structured play, science, math games, early reading and writing, music, art studio and twice-weekly swim time focused on water safety, with Red Cross-certified lifeguards.
- Ages
- Children entering preschool or TK (Pre-K Explorers) and children entering kindergarten (Kindergarten Jumpstart)
- Where
- Chadwick School, 26800 South Academy Drive, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274
- Summer 2026
- Five-week Classic session, June 22 to July 24, 2026 (no programs Friday, July 3); Pre-K Explorers Full Day 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with half day options and extended day care.
- Fees in 2026
- Pre-K Explorers Full Day $3,455 for five weeks; other options are priced on each program page.
- Registration in 2026
- Catalog posted Friday, January 30, 2026; registration opened Tuesday, February 17 through Veracross, first come, first served, and closed Monday, June 1.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Little Fish Tales by the Sea Storytime
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Parent and child storytime with stories, rhythm, rhyme, songs and crafts at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center. A drop-in program, not a camp.
- Ages
- Geared to ages 2 to 5; all ages welcome with a parent
- Where
- Point Vicente Interpretive Center, Sunset Room, 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
- Summer 2026
- Third Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; 2026 dates included January 15, February 19, March 19, September 17, October 15 and November 19, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- Free; no registration.
- Summer 2027
- Returns in January 2027 after a December break.
Japanese Immersion Pre-K with Niko Niko Music
Niko Niko Music, through the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Japanese immersion for preschoolers through arts and crafts, story time, songs, letter and number recognition and outdoor play; the city listed a Japanese Immersion Summer Camp in its 2023 summer classes.
- Ages
- Ages 2 to 5
- Where
- Robert E. Ryan Community Park (Activity Room)
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which adaptive and inclusive summer programs run on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
REACH Recreation Program
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
More than 100 activities a year, including three-day trips, art and music therapy, camps, dances and special events, centered on community access, independent living, fitness and social interaction, with a 7 to 1 staff ratio.
- Ages
- Youth and young adults with developmental disabilities (members must be non-violent, ambulatory and have sufficient hygiene skills)
- Where
- Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park and community outings
- Summer 2026
- Year-round; activities generally on Monday and Wednesday evenings and weekends.
- Fees in 2026
- No monthly or annual fees; most activities $8 to $25.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which summer programs for adults run on the Palos Verdes Peninsula?
Docent Training and Public Nature Walks
Los Serenos de Point Vicente, with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Volunteer docents learn, then interpret, Peninsula natural and cultural history through museum tours, nature walks and school outreach; public nature walks run on set dates. A fall program, not a summer camp.
- Ages
- Docent training for adults; nature walks open to the public
- Where
- Point Vicente Interpretive Center and Palos Verdes Nature Preserve reserves (walk locations vary)
- Summer 2026
- Docent training on eight consecutive Wednesdays from September 16, 2026 (open house Tuesday, September 8), 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (the city’s summer 2026 newsletter lists 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.); public walks of about two hours on September 19 (coastal cleanup), October 17, November 22 and December 19, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- Public nature walks are free; docent training is a volunteer program.
- Registration in 2026
- Docent applications go through the Los Serenos volunteer application form.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
RPV Adult Fitness, Bridge and Enrichment Classes
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
City classes for adults in Essentrics stretch, Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, Zen Balance yoga, walking and strength, beginning and intermediate bridge, dog training, Dance Blast and phone photography in nature.
- Ages
- Ages 18 and up (Beginner Pilates welcomes ages 55 and up)
- Where
- Fred Hesse Jr. Community Park (McTaggart Hall and Fireside Room), Ladera Linda Community Park and Ken Dyda Civic Center
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Questions people ask about summer camps on the Palos Verdes Peninsula
What are the 2027 Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School dates?
Palos Verdes Peninsula Summer School lists June 21 to July 16, 2027 for its elementary and intermediate programs and June 21 to July 29, 2027 for high school courses at Peninsula High School. Its 2026 registration opened Monday, February 23 at 9:00 a.m.
Does the school district run a summer day camp on the Peninsula?
Yes. Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified’s Kids’ Corner runs a summer day camp for grades TK to 5, tentatively June 21 to July 30, 2027, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with pool days on Mondays and beach days on Fridays.
Are there summer nature programs on the Peninsula?
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy runs guided nature walks, family nature activities and volunteer days, and Los Serenos de Point Vicente leads public nature walks with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes.
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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