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Summer Camps for Kids in Sacramento Area
April 22, 2023

Our updated guide, Summer Camp for Kids in the greater Sacramento area, includes an exciting assortment of STEM summer camp programs, things to do with kids, and activities guaranteed to delight and stimulate children of all ages and interests.

Summer Camp for Kids in the Sacramento area features camps of all types — from day camps, STEM summer camp, and kids’ summer activities to week-long overnight programs — all of which will thrill and entertain your children.

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Many Sacramento Summer Camps are now accepting registration. So book a spot for your child’s summer camp experience as soon as possible. Whatever kids activities they want during the summer, you’ll get a lot of options through our guide to Summer Camp for Kids in Sacramento.

Please call the summer camp provider for information on how they are adhering to Sacramento county health guidelines.

Our Top Summer Camps for Kids in Sacramento

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Champions Champ Camp!

Phone Number: (800) 246-2154

Just because your child’s not at school doesn’t mean their learning has to stop (or boredom has to set in). At Champions Champ Camp, their days will be full of ways to surprise themselves with new skills, inspired teamwork, hands-on activities, and endless sprinkles of joy. Whether you need full-time or part-time care, our summer camp program is perfect for 5- to 12-year-olds.

Camp Locations

  • Irene West Elementary
  • Edna Batey Elementary
  • Arlene Hein Elementary
  • Roy Herburger Elementary
  • Helen Carr Castello Elementary
  • Carroll Elementary
  • Marion Mix Elementary School
  • Arnold Adreani Elementary School
  • Sunrise Elementary
  • Cosumnes River Elementary

Over 1,000 families shared what they’re looking for in summer activities for kids in Sacramento. Campers get to shake things up with a new theme each week, proving that learning can be fun and inspiring. Take convenience, flexibility, and laughter to the max. For more information, please visit their website.

The Great Scot! Magic Camp

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Summer Magic Camps

The Gamery
2505 West Taron Court, Ste. 180, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Phone Number: (916) 753-4899

Home of the best magic shows, magic classes, and magic camps in the Greater Sacramento Area, Purple Penguin Magic will be running two Summer Magic Camps this year. The first Summer Magic Camp of 2023 is the Purple Palooza Magic Camp which will run from June 19-23. It will feature the full Purple Wand Course along with games, contests, and giveaways!

The Second Summer Magic Camp of 2023 will be the Great Scot! Magic Camp which will run from July 17-21. It will feature the Full Green Wand course in addition to lots of games, contests, and giveaways. Purple Penguin camps are designed for ages 7 to 12, but older kids can come and have fun too. All you need is a love of magic and a great attitude. For more information and to register, please click HERE.

California Time Traveler Camp

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California Time Traveler Camp

1020 O St., Sacramento CA 95814
Phone Number: (916) 653-7524

Explore over 150 years of the state’s history, arts, and culture in the California Time Traveler Camp. Ideal for young adventurers ages 6-11, the Museum’s week-long day camp offers participants engaging learning experiences as they travel back in time to some of the state’s significant eras. A combination of exhibit tours, excursions to nearby historical sites, and hands-on activities from 9 am to 4 pm, daily itineraries begin on Monday over 150 years ago in pre-statehood California and end on Friday in the near future California campers will create.

Two sessions are held Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm available to choose from: June 26-June 30, 2023, and July 10-14, 2023. For the protection of participants and staff, rigorous COVID-19 protocols will be followed under state and county guidelines, such as limiting group size, prioritizing outdoor activities, practicing social distancing, and maintaining good hygiene. Registered time travelers are eligible for a 10% discount on Cub Club Membership. Learn more about the camp here.

Summer Adventures with The Spanish Immersion Program
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Summer Adventures with The Spanish Immersion Program

5646 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA, CA 95819
Phone Number: (916) 486-8276

In its 9-weeks, 100% Spanish curriculum summer camp activities in Sacramento, children will be in touch with nine essential areas of early childhood development, helping them excel in their early life and be ready for future adventures. These areas are self-esteem, social development, cultural understanding, health and physical development, communication, creativity, thinking and problem-solving skills, the environment, and technology.

They will be using our own specially-curated Spanish learning kit called “Learning Made Fun“. Developed by experts in childhood education to build strong bilingual learners. The Spanish and English Tool Kit is made to use in classrooms and at home. It is interactive, multisensory, colorful, game-centered learning – customized for young brains. Registration is now open! Save your spot. Find out more about the camp here.

CA International School Summer Camp
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CA International School Summer Camp

2213 Sunset Blvd., Rocklin, CA 95765
Phone Number: (916) 521-6414

California International School offers an international, inquiry-based curriculum in a collaborative, creative, and respectful learning community. Its innovative approach to education encourages its students to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and world citizens who can bring innovative thoughts and solutions to local and global issues.

The summer camp program provides a new unparalleled K-8 educational experience. Its diverse team of educators employs multicultural resources to develop an international learning community where students can become creative learners with a global mindset. For more details, please click the link HERE.

Summer activities for kids in Sacramento - Blue Line Arts
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Blue Line Arts

405 Vernon St., Ste. #100, Roseville, CA 95678
Phone Number: (916) 783-4117

Join in for a creative summer at the gallery! They offer AM, PM, or full-day art camp sessions led by Teaching Artists for the following ages: 6-16. Each session features a variety of different art mediums, from digital art and animation to painting and sculpture.

Blue Line Arts supports local artists and also brings artwork from around the world to the area. Find out more about the camp here.

READ Academy Summer Program
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READ Academy Summer Program

2565 Millcreek Dr., Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone Number: (916) 258-2080

READ Learning Center is the sister company of READ Academy that offers Summer Camps for kids in Sacramento. Enrollment opens in January 2023 for its 4-week intensive summer program. The camp begins on July 3rd and ends on July 27th. The program includes 1:1 or small group instruction (depending on placement assessments) in Reading, Writing, and Math, with a fun activity planned every day.

These programs are perfect for homeschooled students or students who are in public school but need extra support. In addition, students who attend READ Academy are encouraged to engage in Intervention Fridays if they struggle to keep up with their peers in their regular classes. Learn more about the camp here.

List of Summer Camps for Kids in Sacramento

Mosaic Summer Camp Sacramento Kids Activities
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MoSac Camp Curiosity

400 Jibboom St., Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone Number: (916) 674-5000

Spark your curiosity this summer with weekly camps for K-6th grade explorers! Each grade level has multiple exciting experiences to choose from. Can you power a car with the sun? Light a lamp with the wind? Or save a species from extinction by using less carbon-based energy? Harness the superpowers of our Earth and sun as we join forces to save the planet!

Campers will explore alternative energy sources and human ingenuity through experimentation, teamwork, and creative design to see how our actions, big and small, can make a difference for the planet. Find out more about the camp here.

Summer camps for kids in Sacramento - Cosumnes CSD
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Cosumnes CSD Summer Camps

8820 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 
Phone Number: (916) 405-5600

Cosumnes CSD Parks and Recreation is proud to offer an incredible lineup of summer day camps for kids near Elk Grove. During summer break, it is essential that we give our kids meaningful and intentional interactions to promote their social and emotional learning and physical health.

Cosumnes Parks & Recreation offers two types of day camps that’ll get your child excited for summer: Sammy’s Summer Camp and Specialty Camps. Programs include time to play outdoors, a chance to explore nature, exciting STEAM projects, swimming, and a chance to make new friends. Learn more about the camp here.

Summer camps for kids in Sacramento - Sunshine Swim and Fitness Center
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Elk Grove Kids Camp 2023

9360 Elk Grove Florin Rd., Ste. 4, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone Number: (916) 685-7462

Looking for fun camp activities for your kids this summer in Sacramento? Sunshine Swim and Fitness Center offers a full-day or full-week program just for you. Your kids will have a great time with all of the activities they have in store. Each week is jam-packed with engaging activities.  

The fun summer activities in Code Ninjas Elk Grove could include arts and crafts, painting, hiking, trips to the park, high-energy indoor games, team-building, and tie-dying. Learn more about the camp here.

Summer camps for kids in Sacramento	 - Code Ninjas
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Code Ninjas – Elk Grove

8641 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone Number: (916) 883-2633

Transform your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided by a team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. The summer camps offer an immersive environment for kids in Elk Grove to explore and develop new skills, gain confidence, and have fun with friends.

From coding and game building to STEM and robotics – it’s an unforgettable experience. It’s an unforgettable, fun learning experience. Register your kids for amazing summer activities this year in Elk Grove. For more information, please visit their website.

Summer camps for kids in Sacramento - Grade Power Learning
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Grade Power Learning – Elk Grove

92610 Laguna Springs Dr., #120, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone Number: (916) 683-1115

Grade Power Learning – El Dorado Hills

4364 Town Center Blvd., El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Phone Number: (916) 467-7507

Sign up your kids for Grade Power Learning Summer Camp. Each week offers a different and exciting theme for learning and fun. They provide services in reading, writing, spelling, math, Spanish, study skills, homework support, and many more. Students will enjoy activities and crafts while learning and continuing academics to be ready for the next school year!

If there is one thing you can do to help your child get better grades, it’s making sure that he or she is learning this summer. Find out more about the camp here.

Summer activities for kids in Sacramento - Premier Martial Arts Elk Grove
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Premier Martial Arts Elk Grove

8696 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone Number: (916) 714-9994

Looking for a place where you and your kids can be your best self and have fun while doing it? Premier Martial Arts in Elk Grove is a positive place where you can grow your physical strength but also change your mindset.

Find the confidence you’ve been looking for and instill that confidence in your children. At Premier Martial Arts, you’ll find a welcoming team of martial arts experts ready to guide you on a journey of personal growth. Find out more about the camp here.

Kovar's Summer Camp
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Kovar’s Summer Camp – Elk Grove

9168 Franklin Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone Number: (916) 684-3283

Kids will trek new adventures when they attend Kovar’s summer camp in Elk Grove. Kids will have a great time at their camps while learning life skills. Each day features kid-approved fun with practical self-defense and developing safe habits.

Life Skills training will range from courage, integrity, respect, practical safety, and bullying prevention. Find out more about the camp here.

2023 Summer Break Music Camps
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2023 Summer Break Music Camps

10481 Grant Line Rd., Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone Number: (916) 714-4544

NewSongs Music School camps offer an incredible selection of experiences that will launch your summer out of this world. Come have fun as campers strum, drum, play, create, sing, and laugh together. There will be six spectacular summer music camps to choose from, including Music Explorers, Singer’s Camp, Jumpstart to Piano, Songwriting Camp, Intro to Guitar, and Intro to Drums.

Young students build essential skills as they sing, move, listen, and play instruments. This well-rounded camp helps budding music makers grow as they enjoy a wide variety of songs and activities. Explore many types of instruments and discover the joy of making music together. Learn more about the camp here.

Summer activities for kids in Sacramento - Laguna Creek Sports Club
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Laguna Creek Sports Club Summer Day Camps

9570 Racquet Ct., Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone Number: (916) 684-8855

Laguna Creek Sports Club day camps turn summer into a time of exploring, experimenting, discovering, playing, enjoying fun activities, and developing new friendships for kids in Sacramento. The Club offers multiple week-long day camps each summer. Each week of camp has a unique theme that guides the educational and physical activities.

Campers will jump into action, exploring science and nature, developing new talents, exploring art, and challenging themselves in sporting activities. Each week also includes one to two field trips or special activities that will add to the fun and excitement. Learn more about the camp here.

Summer activities for kids in Sacramento - Franklin Jr. Wildcats 2023 Season
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Franklin Jr. Wildcats 2023 Season

6400 Whitelock Parkway, Elk Grove, CA 95757
Phone Number: (209) 298-7511‬

The youth participants are coached in a positive environment, which builds character, teamwork, the challenge of competition, and personal responsibility. The Franklin Jr. Wildcats are dedicated to organizing the finest summer camps and activities for kids in Sacramento region possible to enable our youth to have the best possible experience.

FJW’s goal is to promote personal achievement and improvement through discipline and the spirit of competition. They welcome anyone ages 6-14 to join their football and cheer programs. Learn more about the camp here.

Merryhill Preschool - Laguna Park
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Merryhill Preschool – Laguna Park

6613 Laguna Park Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone Number: (916) 252-1059

Merryhill Preschool combines learning experiences and structured play in a fun, safe and nurturing environment – offering far more than just child care. They help children discover, explore and learn to their fullest potential.

Their preschools encourage a highly productive partnership between teachers, principals, and parents. As a partner, you’ll have numerous opportunities to communicate about your child’s progress on a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis. Learn more about the camp here.

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Rebounderz

2401 Butano Dr., Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone Number: (916) 829-8969

Rebounderz knows parents’ difficulties finding fun, safe, and engaging activities for their little ones to do while they work. Or maybe you’re trying to find some time to finish up that holiday shopping and prepare the house for your family to visit. Whatever it may be, let Rebounderz take the stress of keeping your kids entertained for the entire day. Rebounderz’ Day Camps have been redesigned to include more than ever.

Campers will enjoy access to our ENTIRE facility! Trampolines, Dodgeball, Basketball Slam, Jump Extreme Tower, Ninja Warrior Courses, Themed Climbing Walls, 5 Level Indoor Playground, Climbing Structure, Junior Warrior Course, 4-Lane Air Pit, and more. They’ll keep your campers engaged and entertained with more than just our amazing attractions. Find out more about the camp here.

The Junior Golf Tour Powered by Under Armour Sacramento Area

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The Junior Golf Tour Powered by Under Armour Sacramento Area

6801 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone Number: (916) 616-0450

The Junior Golf Tour Powered by Under Armour is a National Youth Golf League for boys and girls ages 6-18 of all skill levels. The Under Armour Junior Golfers will play in a fun, friendly and competitive environment while developing the skills and self-confidence to improve their golf game.

Leagues operate during the spring season (March-May) with a Summer National Championship in June and the FALL Season (September-December) with a Winter National Championship in February. Top six players in each age group shooting 45 or better advance to the National Championship. For more information, please visit their website.

Amazing Athletes of Northern Sacramento
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Amazing Athletes of Northern Sacramento

2075 Arena Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone Number: (916) 595-0997

Amazing Athletes is kicking into the season with virtual and in-person camps! Kids across the country need safe, interactive camp options that will keep them engaged and allow them to socialize with friends. Their Virtual Camps bring the fun right to your home, with live coaches leading Zoom screen-sharing sessions, while its In-Person Summer Camps will follow all safety and physical distancing guidelines in Sacramento.

Amazing Athletes uses a multi-sport program to benefit children aged 2 ½ to 12 years physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. Our program introduces the fundamentals of 10 different sports (soccer, hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, football, track and field, baseball, and golf) in a non-competitive environment. Find out more about the camp here.

Soccer Shots North Sacramento

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Soccer Shots North Sacramento

Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone Number: (916) 790-6160

Soccer Shots North Sacramento offers three different programs to meet the developmental needs of children aged 2-8. It is an engaging children’s soccer program focusing on character development. Their caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Their coaches are the best-trained in the business.

Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling, and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs, and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active. Learn more about the camp here.

Other Summer Camp Activities for Kids in Sacramento

Northern California School of the Arts

803 Vallejo Way, Sacramento, CA 95818
Phone Number: (916) 955-9462

Enjoy a week of creativity & fun with professional teaching artists. Learn theatre performance skills while making lifelong friends. Summer camps include drama, dance, singing, improv, poetry, and more. TV & Film classes are offered to students from 4th grade and up. There are nine sessions to choose from, which start from June to August.

Each week culminates in a final presentation for parents and siblings. Learn more about the camp here.

Camp Pendola

2110 Broadway, Sacramento, CA 95818
Phone Number: (916) 733-0135

Camp Pendola Day Camp gives young people an opportunity to experience a lifetime while learning new skills, making friends, and growing in appreciation of God’s Creation. Camp Pendola Overnight Camp gives young people an opportunity to experience a lifetime while learning new skills, making friends, and growing in appreciation of God’s Creation.

Each week at camp has a theme that will help guide our activities. Activities are led by our summer Camp Counselors and include various arts and crafts, large and small group games, and sports. Learn more about the camp here.

Mad Science of Sacramento Valley

1808 Tribute Rd., Suite E, Sacramento, CA 95815
Phone Number: (916) 779-0390

Mad Science camps are a great way to help stop the summer slide and have fun simultaneously! These fun summer activities in Sacramento give kids the science experience in a fun, engaging way so they will get excited about science and more likely consider pursuing STEM careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). 

Mad Science Summer and Vacation Camps offer kids full-day and half-day camp experiences that are sure to entertain and delight. There’s something for everyone. T-Shirt is included for campers at the MS Kids’ Lab location only. Find out more about the STEM summer camp in Sacramento here.

Summer Camp Activities for Kids in Sacramento

All of the camps listed in our Summer Camps for Kids in Sacramento provide your child with thrilling and entertaining experiences. Looking for Sacramento Summer Camps or a week-long overnight program? We’ve got you covered! Many camps offer early-bird discounts, so make sure to reserve your child’s summer camp experience soon!

Sacramento offers so many opportunities for kids to enjoy and have fun all year round! Check out our list of resources, or browse through our things to do in Sacramento with kids. Still looking for more summer camp activities for kids in Sacramento? No problem! Check out our comprehensive listing of summer camps in the region and our highly recommended camps blog posts.

And if you’re in for some great savings, such as coupon codes or any special offers and promotions for your kids in your area, check out our Deals and Discount category.

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