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Summer Camps in Ventura County

A local's guide to summer 2026. Our three featured picks plus a full directory of over 20 camps across Camarillo, Moorpark, Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Ojai, and Oxnard. Filter by location, category, or schedule to find the right fit for your kid.

Updated 2026 · 22 camps · No ads, no sponsorships
Our Top 3 picks
🏆 Our Top 3 Picks
★ Best Overall · #1
Animals · Moorpark

Moorpark College Zoo Jr. Safari Camp

🦁 Working zoo access 🎒 Grades 1–8 🕗 Full-day 8:30am–4pm 💰 ~$420/week

The most unique camp in Ventura County. Kids get behind-the-scenes access to a working zoo, meet animals up close, and learn directly from zoo staff. Weekly sessions run June through July, with a teen volunteer program for older kids.

It's not just crafts and games. Kids come home talking about real animals and what they learned. Spots go fast every year.

Best for: curious kids who love animals and are okay being outside most of the day. Skip if your kid wants a relaxed, indoor-heavy camp.
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★ Best For Working Parents · #2
Full-day childcare · Camarillo

Camp Funtastic (Pleasant Valley Rec & Park District)

🏕️ Full-day coverage 🎒 Ages 5–11 🕗 7:30am–6:00pm 💰 $75/day or $180/week

A classic full-day day camp with rotating weekly themes, field trips, pool days, crafts, and outdoor play. Runs June 15 through August 14, so you can plan the whole summer around it.

Covers the full workday and offers a wide variety of activities in one place. The practical choice for Camarillo families who need reliable weekday childcare with real variety.

Best for: working parents who need full-day, all-summer childcare with variety. Skip if you're looking for a specialized or skill-focused camp.
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★ Best For Creative Kids · #3
Arts · Camarillo

Studio Channel Islands Summer Art Camps

🎨 Visual arts & mixed media 🎒 Ages ~6–14 🕗 Half-day & some full-day 💰 ~$299–$399/week

Weekly art camps where kids explore visual arts, mixed media, and creative expression in a small, community-focused setting. Some sessions incorporate performance and storytelling elements. Runs June 15 through July 24.

It's a local, community-driven program where kids get personalized attention and real creative freedom. Themes rotate weekly (painting, sculpture, mixed media, creative storytelling) so kids can come back for multiple sessions without repeating.

Best for: creative kids who enjoy art, crafting, or performing arts. Skip if you need high-energy sports or outdoor-focused camps.
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Full Directory — 19 More Camps 🏕️

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