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 San Pedro, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium takes registration for its Science at the Seashore classes by phone only, at 310-548-7562, and says registration opens in March.
This page lists the aquarium’s summer classes and teen docent program, the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club day camps, junior sailing at Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, and the art, maritime and science programs around the harbor, with each one’s summer 2026 dates, fees and registration.
When does registration open in San Pedro?
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Science at the Seashore: by phone only, opening in March. In 2026 each four-day session was $85, or $77 for Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium members.
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Summer Docent Program for teens: 2026 application materials were due Sunday, April 26, 2026.
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Young Scientists Program: applications for 2027 to 2028 go live in early 2027, and an interest form is open now.
- Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club Junior Summer Sailing: 2026 weeks ran June 8 to August 14 at $425 a week, with scholarships by application.
- LA County Junior Lifeguards at Cabrillo Beach: how the county’s swim test and selection number work.
Which day camps run in San Pedro?
Summer Camp
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor (BGCLAH)
Weekly summer day camp with academics, sports, fine arts, STEM and a weekly field trip; breakfast, lunch and a snack are served.
- Where
- BGCLAH main clubhouse, San Pedro; other BGCLAH club sites and Harbor-area school sites listed on the club’s Summer Camp 2026 page
- Summer 2026
- Weekly sessions in summer 2026; the club’s Summer Camp 2026 page lists dates, hours and sites in its schedule tables.
- Fees in 2026
- $0 weekly fee with a valid LAUSD Member ID. Other weekly fees are in the tables on the club’s Summer Camp 2026 page. BGCLAH membership is required (join online).
- Registration in 2026
- Join BGCLAH online, then contact the local site or call (310) 833-1322 ext. 200.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- $0 weekly fee with a valid LAUSD Member ID. Military families can use a California MYO Club voucher through Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Summer Day Camp, Ann and Steve Hinchliffe San Pedro and Peninsula YMCA
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Weekly themed day camp with sports, STEM, arts and optional swim lessons in the site’s pool. Ages 4 to 6 stay on site for Field Trips That Come to the Y; ages 7 to 11 also take bus field trips.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 11, typically grades K to 5; at least 4 years, 9 months on the first day
- Where
- Ann and Steve Hinchliffe San Pedro and Peninsula YMCA, 301 S. Bandini Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 7, 2026 (closed Friday, July 3), 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Optional swim lessons twice a week, 30 minutes each, during camp hours.
- Fees in 2026
- $199 a week for YMCA Family Members; $239 a week community rate. No YMCA membership required.
- Registration in 2026
- Through the YMCA LA online catalog (ActiveNet). A program handbook is posted in English and Spanish.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
San Pedro recreation center camps
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Camps offered at Peck Park Community Center, Martin J. Bogdanovich Recreation Center, Cabrillo Beach Bath House and Leland Recreation Center, with sign-up through LA Parks online activity registration. Bogdanovich and Cabrillo Beach Bath House also list preschool programs.
- Where
- Peck Park Community Center; Martin J. Bogdanovich Recreation Center; Cabrillo Beach Bath House; Leland Recreation Center
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which surf, beach, swim and sailing programs run in San Pedro?
Tall Ship Island Adventure Sea Camp
Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI)
Overnight camp living aboard the brigantines Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, sailing to island harbors with sail handling, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking and island hikes. Offered as a 5-Day Adventure Camp and a 12-Day Voyager Camp; no sailing experience necessary.
- Ages
- Ages 10 to 17 (5-Day Adventure Camp); 12 to 17 (12-Day Voyager Camp)
- Where
- Brigantines Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, departing Downtown San Pedro, Port of Los Angeles (LAMI office: Berth 73, Suite 2, San Pedro, CA 90731)
- Summer 2026
- 5-Day Adventure Camp: June 15 to 19, June 29 to July 3, July 6 to 10, July 20 to 24 or August 10 to 14. 12-Day Voyager Camp: July 6 to 17 or July 27 to August 7, 2026. Campers live aboard; the island harbors visited depend on weather.
- Fees in 2026
- $1,625 for each 5-day session; $3,500 for each 12-day session.
- Registration in 2026
- Online through LAMI’s camp registration page (campscui.active.com/orgs/LosAngelesMaritimeInstitute). LAMI kept a 2026 interest list for campers not yet old enough and can arrange airport transportation from LAX or Long Beach Airport.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Sea Scouts Ship 1992 and TopSailors Youth Crew
Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI), chartering organization for Sea Scout Ship 1992 (Scouts BSA)
Year-round youth crew that sails the brigantines Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson and the small sailboats Shazam and Le Petite Sayula, with kayaking, paddleboarding and teams in the Southwest Rendezvous and the Ancient Mariners Regatta.
- Ages
- Ages 14 to 21, or 13 with 8th grade completed (LAMI invites ages 11 to 13 to ask about its other ocean programs)
- Where
- LAMI tall ships and small sailboats, Port of Los Angeles, Berth 73, Suite 2, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Year-round, every Sunday afternoon.
- Registration in 2026
- Rolling, through the interest form on the LAMI page or the Scouting America Be a Scout listing.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Beyond Swim Ready
Los Angeles Unified School District, Beyond the Bell
Swim instruction for all levels from certified swim instructors and lifeguards, with transportation from designated school campuses to the pool. San Pedro High School’s Olguin Campus is a district pool site.
- Ages
- LAUSD students in grades TK to 7 enrolled in summer school or a Beyond the Bell enrichment program
- Where
- San Pedro High School, Olguin Campus
- Summer 2026
- June 15 to July 24, 2026 (closed June 19 and July 3); morning session 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., afternoon session 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Free.
- Registration in 2026
- Apply at btbevents.lausd.net.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
CBYC Junior Summer Sailing
Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
Small sailing classes in Optimist, CFJ and Club 420 dinghies for beginner to advanced sailors, taught by US Sailing certified instructors who hold CPR and first aid certification.
- Ages
- Ages 8 to 18
- Where
- Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club, 211 West 22nd St, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, full day, June 8 to August 14, 2026 (daily times not posted). The club’s page says camps run from June to the end of August; its 2026 schedule ends August 14.
- Fees in 2026
- $425 a week, full day. Multiple-session discounts: $50 off the 2nd session, $100 off the 3rd, $150 off the 4th, $200 off the 5th and $250 off the 6th.
- Registration in 2026
- First come, first served through the club’s Clubspot registration page.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Scholarships by application (Google Form linked on the summer sailing page).
Which art, theater, dance and music camps run in San Pedro?
Kids’ Summer Pottery Camp at Kunisaki Studio
Roy Kunisaki, Kunisaki Studio, at Angels Gate Cultural Center
Wheel throwing and hand building in a ceramics studio, taking each piece through the full process from raw clay to a finished glazed piece.
- Where
- Studio E4, Building E, Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Week 1: Monday, July 13, and Wednesday to Friday, July 15 to 17. Week 2: Monday, July 27, and Wednesday to Friday, July 29 to 31, 2026. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Friday.
- Fees in 2026
- $245 a week, including materials and firing.
- Registration in 2026
- By contacting Roy Kunisaki at 310-504-9925. Space is limited.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Teen Mural Club
Angels Gate Cultural Center
Teens design and paint a mural on the Angels Gate Cultural Center campus over a 10-week semester, mentored by a professional muralist. The spring 2026 group completed the mural Manos.
- Ages
- Ages 13 to 20
- Where
- Angels Gate Cultural Center campus, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- School-year program in 10-week semesters; the spring 2026 semester produced the mural Manos. Dates for the next semester are not yet posted.
- Registration in 2026
- Through Eventbrite; Angels Gate posts an announcement for each new semester.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
ArtLab
Angels Gate Cultural Center with the Marine Mammal Care Center
A Marine Mammal Educator and an Angels Gate Artist-Teacher lead a science lesson, a tour of the center’s marine mammal patients and a hands-on art project.
- Ages
- All ages, kids and adults
- Where
- Marine Mammal Care Center, San Pedro
- Summer 2026
- First Saturday of every month, year-round, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- Free.
- Registration in 2026
- Eventbrite tickets become available about two weeks before each workshop.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Dance Tech Summer Semester
Dance Tech, at Angels Gate Cultural Center
Weekly summer dance classes at Angels Gate Cultural Center, including Creative Dance on Mondays. The studio teaches ballet, tap, jazz, acro, hip hop, belly dance, creative dance and parent and me classes.
- Ages
- All ages, including parent and me classes
- Where
- Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Summer semester, July 6 to August 14, 2026. Creative Dance met Mondays, July 6 to August 10; other class days were on the studio’s summer flyer.
- Registration in 2026
- On the Dance Tech website (dancetechsp.com/register) or by text to 310-755-4147.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which STEM, science, nature and cooking camps run in San Pedro?
Science at the Seashore Summer Classes
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, with Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Half-day marine science classes at the aquarium and Cabrillo Coastal Park, grouped by grade: Tales Between the Tides (with a parent), Galloping Snails, Crab Shells, Ichthyology and Coastal Research. Campers bring a hat, sunscreen, snack and water.
- Ages
- Ages 3 to 5 with a parent (Tales Between the Tides); entering grades 1 to 2 (Galloping Snails), 3 to 4 (Crab Shells), 5 to 6 (Ichthyology); entering grades 9 to 12 or 7 to 8 (Coastal Research, Sessions 1 and 2)
- Where
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and Cabrillo Coastal Park, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Four-day classes, Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Galloping Snails July 7 to 10 or July 28 to 31; Crab Shells July 14 to 17 or August 4 to 7; Ichthyology July 21 to 24 or August 11 to 14; Coastal Research June 23 to 26 (grades 9 to 12) or July 7 to 10 (grades 7 to 8, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Tales Between the Tides, two days, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: June 16 and 17 or June 30 and July 1, 2026. The aquarium’s summer calendar showed every 2026 session as fully booked.
- Fees in 2026
- $85 for each four-day session ($77 for Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium members). Tales Between the Tides $26 for the two-day session ($24 for members). Includes a Science at the Seashore T-shirt.
- Registration in 2026
- Pre-registration by phone only, at 310-548-7562; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Space is limited.
- Summer 2027
- The aquarium’s summer calendar says class registration will open next year in March.
TopSail Youth Program and TopSail STEM Program
Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI)
Single-day sails and multi-day voyages for school classes and youth groups aboard the brigantines Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson and the American Pride, with NGSS-aligned lessons in physics, marine biology, watershed ecology, plastics and food supply.
- Ages
- Upper elementary, middle and high school students, in school or youth group bookings
- Where
- Brigantines Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, Downtown San Pedro; American Pride, Long Beach
- Summer 2026
- Year-round; single-day sails and multi-day voyages, with hours set by each booking.
- Fees in 2026
- Quoted on booking; contact LAMI.
- Registration in 2026
- Booked by teachers and youth group leaders through LAMI (310-833-6055, [email protected]); not open to individual enrollment.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Camp Battleship Overnight
Pacific Battleship Center, Battleship IOWA
Organized youth groups spend a night aboard Battleship IOWA with dinner, breakfast and activities in navigation and seamanship, communication, engineering, damage control, teamwork and maritime careers. There are no showers aboard.
- Ages
- Ages 6 and up, in organized youth groups, with at least one adult chaperone for every 10 minors
- Where
- Battleship IOWA, LA Waterfront, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., Los Angeles (San Pedro), CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Year-round by reservation, subject to availability; overnight from a late-afternoon arrival through breakfast, with exact times given when the reservation is set.
- Fees in 2026
- $110 per person, per night, including dinner and breakfast.
- Registration in 2026
- Groups (Scouts, schools, JROTC units, clubs, teams and other youth groups) submit an overnight request form; reservations at 877-446-9261 ext. 706 or [email protected]. Up to 180 participants per night.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
White Point Nature Center and Preserve programs
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
Guided nature walks, full moon hikes, family nature activities with science, art and music, Scout hikes and badge programs, loaner nature backpacks and the Agents of Discovery app mission at White Point.
- Ages
- All ages; nature backpacks for pre-K through adult
- Where
- White Point Nature Center and Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731 (enter from Western Avenue; free parking lot)
- Summer 2026
- Year-round. Nature Center open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; trails open dawn to dusk. Walks and family activities are posted on the PVPLC events calendar.
- Fees in 2026
- Monthly guided nature walks are free.
- Registration in 2026
- Per event on the PVPLC events calendar. Free self-guided school field trips on Wednesdays by reservation.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Young Scientists Program
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
High school students design, propose, run and present marine research projects with aquarium staff mentors at the Aquatic Nursery; past topics include species diversity, moon jelly development, microbiology, swell shark behavior and pollution impacts.
- Ages
- High school students
- Where
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Aquatic Nursery, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- School-year program of about nine months that ends with the annual Young Scientists Symposium; the 2026 to 2027 cohort is underway.
- Registration in 2026
- The 2026 to 2027 application window has closed.
- Summer 2027
- Applications for the 2027 to 2028 program go live on the aquarium website in early 2027, with details expected in winter or early spring; an interest form is open now. The current cohort’s symposium is Sunday, February 28, 2027.
What summer school and academic programs run in San Pedro?
LAUSD Summer of Learning
Los Angeles Unified School District
District summer programs for LAUSD students; the 2026 list included Summer School TK-7, the high school summer term, Extended School Year, Rising Freshman, Newcomer and Math Acceleration programs, with program types varying by campus.
- Ages
- LAUSD students, TK to grade 12 (programs vary by campus)
- Where
- San Pedro High School, Olguin Campus; Dana Middle School; Barton Hill Elementary School; 15th Street Elementary School; Taper Avenue Elementary School
- Summer 2026
- June 22 to July 20, 2026, including the high school summer term; hours vary by program. Beyond the Bell runs alongside summer school at Summer School TK-7 sites.
- Fees in 2026
- Free for LAUSD students.
- Registration in 2026
- Student registration ran in spring 2026; each program set its own process.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- LAUSD also serves free summer breakfast and lunch for youth 18 and under.
What is there for teens in San Pedro in summer?
Summer Docent Program
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Student volunteers complete a required training week, then create educational projects and lead guided tours, summer camp classes and other experiences at the aquarium. Separate middle school and high school programs. Volunteer hours can support student service-learning requirements.
- Ages
- Entering grades 7 to 9 (Middle School program) or 10 to 12 (High School program) in fall 2026
- Where
- Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Middle School program June 15 to July 10 (required training week June 15 to 18, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.); High School program July 13 to August 7, 2026 (required training week July 13 to 17, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).
- Registration in 2026
- By application packet; all materials were due by 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 2026. Questions go to the aquarium’s Volunteer Coordinator.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which summer programs for adults run in San Pedro?
Ocean Career Pathways Internship
AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
Paid internships that place undergraduate students with AltaSea partners in technical tracks (engineering, skilled trades, scientific research) or non-technical tracks (outreach, communications, research).
- Ages
- Undergraduate students, 18 or older by the cohort deadline
- Where
- AltaSea campus, 2451 Signal Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
- Summer 2026
- Cohorts run in spring, summer and fall. AltaSea held a summer 2026 cohort; the fall 2026 cohort runs Monday, October 5 to Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
- Fees in 2026
- No fee; interns are paid.
- Registration in 2026
- Online application (Jotform). Fall 2026 applications closed Friday, August 28, 2026; applicants had to be 18 by August 30, 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Questions people ask about summer camps in San Pedro
How do you sign up for Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s summer classes?
By phone only, at 310-548-7562; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. The aquarium says registration for the next summer opens in March. In 2026 each four-day session was $85, or $77 for Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium members.
Is there a Junior Lifeguard program in San Pedro?
The Los Angeles County Fire Department runs Junior Lifeguards for ages 9 to 17 at Cabrillo Beach, through its swim test and randomly generated selection number.
What does the San Pedro YMCA day camp cost?
In 2026 the Ann and Steve Hinchliffe San Pedro and Peninsula YMCA charged $199 a week for YMCA family members and $239 for the community rate, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No YMCA membership is required.
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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