Ladera Ranch & Surrounding Areas: Ultimate 2025 Summer Camp Guide
- Taylor-Ann Bergeron
- 6 days ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 6 days ago

Worried about your what summer camps to send your kids to? Don't worry, I have you covered. There are so many amazing summer camps around Ladera Ranch and surrounding cities. From sports, to music, math, science and so much more. Below is a list of just some of the amazing camps we have in Ladera Ranch and surrounding cities. I would love to add more. Please reach out of you have a camp that you would like added to the list.
ART & MUSIC SUMMER CAMP
Creative Art Studio
26 Daisy St. Ladera Ranch
Ages: 9-18
Dates: Various
Price: $220-$280/per camp
The Center Stage Studio
Ages: preschool to college
Dates: Various Dates for DAY and NIGHT camps
Price: $475 per week
Our mission is to not only educate our students on the fundamentals of what it means to be a triple threat performer but also equip them to take on all that will be thrown at them in their future endeavors.

Little Banner Crafts
Scarlet Maple, Ladera Ranch
Age: 6-12 year olds
Dates: TBD 9:15-12:30pm
Price: $300
Find out about all camps on Instagram @littlebannershopcraftclasses
AR Workshop
31107 Rancho Viejo Road, SJC - NOW hosting Camps in LADERA RANCH
Ages:
Dates: Various Dates
Price: $254-$285
hands-on crafting experience in one of our Youth Camps or Series! Check out our calendar for individual Youth or Family Friendly workshops.
ROBOTICS & STEM SUMMER CAMP

Mr. B’s Super Gnar Science Camp
Location: Ladera Ranch
Age: 6-12 years old
Dates: June 9-13 and June 16-20 9am-12pm
Price: $250
Learn the design and engineering process by building stomp rockets, balloon powered lego cars, marshmallow towers and more! We also do cool chemistry experiments, play fun games and will have new experiences for returning student

Camp Invention
Location: Chaparral Elementry school, Ladera Ranch
Ages: k-6th grade
Dates: 6/16-20 and 6/23-27
Price: Starts at $270
A STEM Summer Camp Program for Grades K-6 That Turns Curious Kids Into Innovative Thinkers
Camp Invention
Location: Ladera Ranch Middle School, Ladera Ranch
Ages: k-6th grade
Dates:7/7-7/11 and 7/14-7/18
Price: Starts at $270
A STEM Summer Camp Program for Grades K-6 That Turns Curious Kids Into Innovative Thinkers
Camp Invention
Location: Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita
Ages: k-6th grade
Dates: 6/23-27
Price: Starts at $270
A STEM Summer Camp Program for Grades K-6 That Turns Curious Kids Into Innovative Thinkers
Camp Invention
Location: Esencia Community Center, Rancho Mission Viejo
Ages: k-6th grade
Dates: 6/23-27 and 6/16-20
Price: Starts at $270
A STEM Summer Camp Program for Grades K-6 That Turns Curious Kids Into Innovative Thinkers
Camp Invention
Location: Kinoshita Elementary, San Juan Capistrano
Ages: k-6th grade
Dates: 7/28-8/2 and 8/4-8
Price: Starts at $270
A STEM Summer Camp Program for Grades K-6 That Turns Curious Kids Into Innovative Thinkers
Galileo
Location: 29292 Crown Valley Pkwy, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Ages: kinder-8th grade
Dates: 6/16-7/25
Price: $365-$490 per week
We believe our world needs solution-oriented innovators like never before. We also believe that kids who learn to explore and fail with courage—the essence of innovation—are happier, more creative and more confident when faced with life’s challenges.
Code Ninja
Location: 25652 Crown Valley Parkway Suite F-1 Ladera Ranch, CA
Age: 5-14 years old
Dates: weekly camps starting June 9th
Price: $299-$540
Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It's an unforgettably fun learning experience!
SPORTS SUMMER CAMPS

Seams Baseball
Location: Esencia Sports Park Rancho Mission Viejo
Ages: 5-13
Dates: TBD
Price: $240 per week
We believe in the importance of working hard yet having fun while learning the game of baseball. Many of our instructors have played college and/or professional baseball and have coached at various different levels which will bring many years of experience to the plate.
Coach Ballgame Camp
Location: Tustin, Lake Forest, San Clemente
Ages: k-6th grade
Dates: Various dates Starting June 9th
Price: Starts at $250 for half day $500 for full day
Coach Ballgame has a unique ability to rally young players and draw them into the game at a time when most kids are glued to phones and video games. By combining the levity of props, nicknames, and catchphrases with the ideals of what baseball is really about.
Mark Cresse School of Baseball
Location: Moulton Elementary School Laguna Niguel
Ages: 5-13 years old
Dates: TBD
Price: $325 per week
The Mark Cresse School of Baseball is an intensive fundamental training program. We are not a team oriented, competitive (winning!) environment. We teach fundamentals in a fun, disciplined, non-competitive atmosphere. After attending our program, young baseball players are better suited to re-renter the competitive environment of youth high school baseball.
BPA Elite Baseball Summer Camp
Location: LAguna Niguel & Batting Cages in San Juan Capistrano
Ages: 8 - 12
Dates: Multiple Dates
Price: $300 per week
Designed to provide young athletes with a comprehensive and exciting baseball experience, this camp promises to enhance your child's skills, teamwork, and love for the game. BPA offers expert coaching staff that focus on learning but also having fun, teamwork and skill progression.

Evolution Swim Camp
Location: Nellie Gail
Ages:
Dates: 6/9 - 8/11 ALL DAY
Price: $319 per week
Embark on a summer of excitement and discovery at Evolution Sports Camp, nestled in the heart of Nellie Gail Ranch. Our camp promises a dynamic blend of sports, creativity, and poolside fun, ensuring an unforgettable experience for your young athletes.
Open Gym Premier Basketball
Location: 2 Terrace Road
Ages: k-8th grade
Dates: Varies between 6/9 - 8/4 9am-1pm
Price: $375
Our Orange County Youth Basketball Summer Camps in Ladera Ranch provide a fun and engaging experience for each child, while teaching them the fundamentals of basketball.
Prime Volleyball Club
Location: 30282 Rancho Santa Margarita & The Pavillion in RMV
Ages: 7-18 years old
Dates: TBD
Price: $240-$260
Athletes of all levels will be trained using the very same methods and techniques as our USA Olympians!
OTHER SUMMER CAMPS

Emerald Cove Day Camp
Del Obispo Elementary School
Ages: 5-10years old
Dates: Various sessions (2 week sessions from 8:30-3pm M-F)
Price: $1925 per session
As young campers spread their wings amidst excellent staff and a creative, well-paced program of outdoor activity, they develop in ways they often cannot at home or in the classroom. Children learn and grow through play and relationships.
YMCA - Summer Camps
Location: Rancho Mission Viejo (The Garage)/ Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel
Ages: 4-10
Dates: Multple Camps Dates depending on exact camp.
Price: $225
Camp Options: Animal Kingdom, Summer Swim, Engineering Lego, Explorers Camp, International Cooking, Multiple Sports, Soccer, STEM, and Volleyball
Our qualified instructors will provide students with hands-on and engaging lessons in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Science.
Camp James
101 N. Bayside Drive, Newport Beach
Ages: 5-13
Dates: weekly camps June-Aug 8:30-4pm
Price: $625 $650 Depending on when you register
Children need opportunities to make friends, challenge themselves, be creative, experience nature, laugh, jump, splash, dance around, and have fun.
Ocean Institute
Location: Dana Point Harbor
Ages: 5-17
Dates: 8 weekly sessions starting June 16th
Price: $410-$640 based on age of camper
Our week-long camps promise an immersive journey into the wonders of marine science and maritime history! Whether sailing on a historic tall ship or exploring tide pools in a marine protected area, our camps encourage life-long learning for your camper!
Dive into Reading and Math
Ladera Ranch
Ages: 1st - 5th grade
Dates: 6 weeks (Reading on Mondays, Math on Wednesdays)
Price: $220 for Reading, $200 for Math ($50 discount if you sign up for both)
Info sheet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK39G2v66xCcFWgB4bnGZfvTqiyveCL4idTwAn5z_Fc1ZD0Q/viewform
Taught by two Oso Grande teachers (Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Portnoff) Kids will focus on comprehension skills, response to Literature, collab discussions and fun Projects. In math they will review key concepts from previous year and introductions to concepts for the new school year, solving problems, and hands on learning.

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