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 Westchester or Playa del Rey, two programs open this fall: Loyola Marymount University’s pre-college applications open November 15, 2026, and Otis College of Art and Design’s Summer of Art registration opens November 16, 2026.
This page lists the Westchester Family YMCA camps, the City of Los Angeles Junior Lifeguard program at Westchester Pool, LAUSD’s summer programs, and the college programs at LMU and Otis, with each one’s summer 2026 dates, fees and registration.
When does registration open in Westchester and Playa del Rey?
- LMU Pre-College Summer Programs: applications for 2027 open November 15, 2026.
- Otis College Summer of Art: the course preview goes online November 2, 2026; registration and scholarship applications open November 16, 2026; the scholarship deadline is April 16, 2027.
- Otis College Summer Youth Camps: Otis lists 2027 camps starting June 16, 2027. Its heading calls that date a Monday, and June 16, 2027 falls on a Wednesday, so check the start date with Otis.
- City of Los Angeles Junior Lifeguards at Westchester Pool: 2026 registration at summer pools opened June 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., and the program was $50.
Which day camps run in Westchester and Playa del Rey?
Westchester Family YMCA Summer Day Camp
Westchester Family YMCA (YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles)
American Camp Association accredited day camp with weekly themes in sports and recreation, hands-on STEM and arts. Ages 4 to 6 stay on site with visiting enrichment partners; elementary campers add off-site bus field trips.
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 11 (typically grades K to 5); campers must be at least 4 years, 9 months on the first day
- Where
- Westchester Family YMCA Main Center, 8015 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 7, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; closed Friday, July 3. Families can add swim lessons in the center pool, twice a week for 30 minutes during camp hours.
- Fees in 2026
- $229 a week for YMCA family members, $269 a week community rate. Member pricing requires an active YMCA family membership listing the payer and the child at enrollment. Deposit balances draft the Monday before each week (the YMCA’s draft schedule lists Sunday dates). Change or cancellation requests go in writing to [email protected] by the Wednesday before each weekly draft; paid-in-full refunds carry a $25 per week, per child fee.
- Registration in 2026
- Online through the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles registration system (ActiveNet); no YMCA membership required. Families could pay week by week, pay in full, or hold each week with a $25 nonrefundable deposit; the 2026 deposit deadline was Sunday, May 31, 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Westchester Family YMCA Club Good Times
Westchester Family YMCA (YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles)
Middle school day camp with a weekly off-site field trip by bus, leadership development activities, hands-on projects, team games and STEM.
- Ages
- Rising grades 6 to 9 (the YMCA’s registration listing shows ages 11 to 14)
- Where
- Westchester Family YMCA Main Center, 8015 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Summer 2026
- Weekly, Monday to Friday, June 15 to August 7, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; closed Friday, July 3. Eight weekly sessions.
- Fees in 2026
- $249 a week for YMCA family members, $289 a week community rate. Deposit balances draft the Monday before each week (the YMCA’s draft schedule lists Sunday dates). Change or cancellation requests go in writing to [email protected] by the Wednesday before each weekly draft; paid-in-full refunds carry a $25 per week, per child fee.
- Registration in 2026
- Online through the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles registration system (ActiveNet); no YMCA membership required. Families could pay week by week, pay in full, or hold each week with a $25 nonrefundable deposit; the 2026 deposit deadline was Sunday, May 31, 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Which sports camps run in Westchester and Playa del Rey?
Nike Tennis Camp at Loyola Marymount University
US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps)
A tennis camp for players ages 10 to 17 on the Loyola Marymount University campus, with day camper and overnight camper options.
- Ages
- Ages 10 to 17
- Where
- Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Summer 2026
- Summer 2026, day and overnight options; session dates are on the camp page.
- Registration in 2026
- Through ussportscamps.com.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Sender One LAX Climbing Camps
Sender One Climbing
Indoor climbing camps for kids of all skill levels: bouldering and roped climbing on 60-foot rope walls, movement games, problem-solving and teamwork, led by Sender One coaches. Climbing equipment is included.
- Where
- Sender One Climbing and Sender City, LAX, 11220 Hindry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Summer 2026
- Weeklong summer camps in 2026 with morning, afternoon and full-day options; dates are on the gym’s online camp booking page.
- Fees in 2026
- Prices are on the gym’s online camp booking page. Discounts for Sender One members, Sender City annual pass holders, and siblings in the same session.
- Registration in 2026
- Booked online through the gym’s camp booking page.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
Nike Junior Golf Camps and Group Lessons at Westchester Golf Course
Westchester Golf Course (American Golf Corporation), with Nike Junior Golf Camps
Summer junior golf camps at the public 18-hole course covering short game, irons, chipping, shot selection, sportsmanship and strategy. The course also offers group lessons for adults and juniors, a PGA Junior League and weekly junior clinics.
- Ages
- Junior golfers of all ages and abilities (camps); adults and juniors (group lessons)
- Where
- Westchester Golf Course
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which surf, beach, swim and sailing programs run in Westchester and Playa del Rey?
Junior Lifeguard Program at Westchester Pool
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Aquatics, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente
Training in lifeguard skills, water safety, hands-only CPR, first aid, snorkeling, small craft, paddleboarding and open-water swimming, plus assisting with swim lessons and field trips to Cabrillo Beach (with an introduction to surfing) and Hansen Dam Aquatic Center.
- Ages
- Ages 9 to 17 (Juniors 9 to 13, Seniors 14 to 17)
- Where
- Westchester Pool, Westchester Recreation Center, 7000 W. Manchester Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Summer 2026
- Monday to Friday. The program page lists June 15 to August 7, 2026; the 2026 flyer lists June 15 to August 14, 2026. The program page gives 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at summer pools; the flyer says practice is one hour and the time varies by facility. Field trip transportation provided.
- Fees in 2026
- $50. Participants receive a uniform and awards.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened at summer pools, including Westchester, June 7, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., online and in person (year-round pools opened April 25, 2026). Summer pool groups are capped at 20 participants, and participants must complete a 100-yard swim.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Limited scholarships available at each site.
Which art, theater, dance and music camps run in Westchester and Playa del Rey?
Otis College Summer of Art
Otis College of Art and Design Extension
A four-week, studio-based pre-college program taught by practicing artists and designers, ending in a final exhibition. Full-day students earn three transferable college credits (Specialization 2 credits, Drawing Studio 1).
- Ages
- Ages 14½ to 19 (high school students)
- Where
- Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045. Housing at the Otis College Residence Hall.
- Summer 2026
- Four weeks in July 2026, five days a week: full day (Specialization plus Drawing Studio) or an individual class.
- Fees in 2026
- $4,390 for the full program (3 college credits) or $2,690 for an individual class (1 credit); with housing, $7,315 or $5,615. Tuition includes a nonrefundable $200 registration fee per course. All students pay a $150 Student Health and Wellness Center fee; art supplies are estimated at $200 to $400 per course. Payment plans split the balance into four monthly payments.
- Registration in 2026
- A $200 early enrollment discount applied to registrations by Saturday, April 25, 2026; balances were due May 23. A $200 nonrefundable registration fee per course reserves a space.
- Summer 2027
- Course preview online November 2, 2026; registration and scholarship applications open November 16, 2026; scholarship deadline April 16, 2027. Housing check-in July 5, 2027; orientation July 6, 2027. The program page lists classes July 7 to 30, 2027, and the important dates page says classes begin July 8, 2027. Last day of classes and final exhibition July 30, 2027; the residential program ends July 31, 2027. Virtual info sessions Tuesday, February 9 and Thursday, March 18, 2027. 2027 tuition is not posted yet.
- Help with fees
- Scholarships available. 2027 applications open November 16, 2026; deadline April 16, 2027.
Otis College Summer Youth Camps
Otis College of Art and Design Extension
Weeklong in-person art camps on the Otis campus: drawing, painting, sculpture, 2D animation, stop-motion, cartooning and graphic design, with teen courses for ages 13 to 14.
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 14 (groups 5 to 8, 9 to 12 and 13 to 14)
- Where
- Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Summer 2026
- Weekly day camps in summer 2026, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; ages 5 to 8 can choose a morning or afternoon half day.
- Fees in 2026
- Refunds: 100 percent or full deferral 14 or more days before camp, 50 percent or full deferral 7 to 13 days before, none 6 days or less before; free transfers up to five days before camp.
- Summer 2027
- 2027 camps are posted for June 16 to July 30, 2027 (the page heading reads Monday, June 16; June 16, 2027 is a Wednesday). Price per week before April 1, 2027: $375 half day (morning or afternoon) for ages 5 to 8; $645 full day for ages 5 to 8, 9 to 12 or 13 to 14. After April 1, 2027: $425 half day, $695 full day. Plus a $60 materials fee per course per week.
- Help with fees
- Sibling discount: a $30 refund for each additional sibling. No scholarship is listed.
Kentwood Rising Stars Youth Program
Kentwood Players
A new youth theatre program from Kentwood Players, the community theatre company at the Westchester Playhouse, starting in summer 2027. Format, ages, dates and fees are not published yet.
- Where
- Westchester Playhouse
- Summer 2027
- Kentwood Players announced Kentwood Rising Stars for summer 2027; ages, dates and fees are not published yet. Questions go to the education email on the special events page.
Which STEM, science, nature and cooking camps run in Westchester and Playa del Rey?
PlanetBravo Summer Camp, Westchester
PlanetBravo LLC
A STEM and technology day camp at Visitation School. Younger campers choose from Minecraft World Science, Mini Makers Lab and STEAM Story Workshop; older campers take courses such as Scratch Coding, LEGO Robotics, Python Coding and 3D Animation.
- Ages
- Entering grades K to 1 (STEM camp), 2 to 9 (tech camp) and 6 to 10 (specialty weeks)
- Where
- Visitation School
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
- Help with fees
- A limited number of need-based full scholarships each summer, first come, first served, through PlanetBravo’s Scholarships page.
What summer school and academic programs run in Westchester and Playa del Rey?
LMU Pre-College Summer Programs
Loyola Marymount University
College-level summer programs for high school students on the LMU campus. 2026 courses included Acting for the Camera, Beginning Screenwriting, Exploring Animation, Journalism Workshop, Ignite: College Prep Dance Intensive, Intro to Entrepreneurship and the credit-bearing Exploring Engineering.
- Ages
- High school students; eligibility varies by program (Journalism Workshop was open to rising sophomores to seniors)
- Where
- Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Summer 2026
- Two-week on-campus sessions June 21 to July 3 and July 5 to July 17, 2026; four-week credit programs June 21 to July 17, 2026; Beginning Screenwriting Online July 6 to July 17, 2026. Programs list on-campus housing.
- Fees in 2026
- $6,500 for two-week on-campus programs; $11,100 for four-week credit programs (Exploring Engineering, Social Impact Filmmaking); $2,730 for Beginning Screenwriting Online. Plus a $65 nonrefundable application fee and a $350 nonrefundable enrollment deposit after acceptance.
- Registration in 2026
- Rolling admission until one week before each session; some programs, such as Dance, listed an extended deadline of Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
- Summer 2027
- Applications for 2027 open November 15, 2026. Session 1, June 20 to July 2, 2027: Ignite dance intensive, Producing and Screenwriting with AI, Visual Communication Design, Code and Create with Python, Political Science: Identity Politics, plus Beginning Screenwriting, Acting for the Camera and Global Sports and Entertainment Business. Session 2, July 5 to July 16, 2027: Exploring Animation, Creative Technology and Innovation, Next Stage: High School Vocal Experience, Scenic and Lighting Design, The Art of Podcasting, plus second sessions of Screenwriting, Acting and Sports Business. Four-week credit programs (Social Impact Filmmaking, Exploring Engineering): June 20 to July 16, 2027. 2027 tuition is not posted yet.
LAUSD Summer of Learning Enrichment Camps (Region West)
Los Angeles Unified School District
Short district camps organized by region: arts camps rotate dance, music, theatre and visual arts and end in a showcase; a science camp covers forces and motion, chemical reactions, ecosystems and simple machines; Goal Quest is a one-day college trip.
- Ages
- LAUSD students: grades 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 (arts), 3 and 4 (science), 6 to 8 (esports), 9 to 11 (Goal Quest)
- Where
- Berendo Middle School (arts and esports camps) and Dr. Theodore T. Alexander Jr. Science Center School at the California Science Center (Hands-On Science); Goal Quest pickup at region offices. These sites are outside Westchester and Playa del Rey.
- Summer 2026
- Region Art Enrichment Camps: June 15 to 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Esports and Board Games: June 15 to 18 and July 21 to 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Hands-On Science: July 21 to 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Goal Quest trip to UC Santa Barbara and CSU Channel Islands: June 16, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Fees in 2026
- No fee is listed.
- Registration in 2026
- Opened in spring 2026 at enrichment.lausd.net; each student may enroll in one camp. Space is limited.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
LAUSD Summer of Learning: TK to 7 Summer School and High School Summer Term
Los Angeles Unified School District
District summer school for grades TK to 7, with academic support plus arts and science enrichment, and high school Summer Term courses. Beyond the Bell adds afternoon enrichment at summer school sites.
- Ages
- LAUSD students in grades TK to 7 (summer school) and 9 to 12 (Summer Term)
- Where
- Participating LAUSD summer school campuses
- Summer 2026
- June 22 to July 20, 2026, closed July 3; mornings at summer school sites. Beyond the Bell afternoon programs ran 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at TK to 7 sites (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. June 15 to 18 and July 21 to 24) and 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for high school Summer Term students.
- Fees in 2026
- No fee for summer school or Beyond the Bell afternoon programs.
- Registration in 2026
- Enrollment through LAUSD at enroll.lausd.net.
- Summer 2027
- Not posted yet.
St. Bernard College Preparatory Summer School and Summer Bridge
St. Bernard College Preparatory (Archdiocese of Los Angeles)
Summer courses at a co-ed Catholic high school, offering at minimum Math, Religion and English remediation, plus a Summer Bridge program for incoming 9th graders.
- Ages
- High school students; Summer Bridge is for incoming 9th graders
- Where
- St. Bernard College Preparatory, Playa del Rey
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Which summer programs for adults run in Westchester and Playa del Rey?
Westchester Senior Citizen Center Senior Summer Camp
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
A summer camp for older adults at the senior center: camp days rotate crafts, sports and camp games, with weekly themed field trips. 2025 trips included Griffith Observatory, the Santa Monica Pier and the Grammy Museum.
- Ages
- Adults (a senior center program)
- Where
- Westchester Senior Citizen Center
- Summer 2027
- Check the program’s page for summer 2027 dates and fees.
Questions people ask about summer camps in Westchester and Playa del Rey
When do LMU’s summer programs open applications?
Applications for LMU’s 2027 pre-college summer programs open November 15, 2026. In 2026 the two-week on-campus programs were $6,500, with rolling admission until one week before each session.
Is there a Junior Lifeguard program in Westchester?
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks runs a pool-based Junior Lifeguard Program for ages 9 to 17 at Westchester Pool, $50 in 2026. The Los Angeles County Fire Department’s ocean program lists Dockweiler Beach for B and C groups on its FAQ updated for 2027.
What does the Westchester YMCA day camp cost?
In 2026 it was $229 a week for YMCA family members and $269 for the community rate, Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with optional swim lessons in the center pool.
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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