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WELCOME to the 2026 Macaroni KID Camarillo - Ventura - Oxnard Summer Camp Guide, your ultimate guide to summer camps!
Summer Camp Survival Guide: Because Summer Break is Not a Break for Parents
Ah, summer. That magical time of year when the kids are off school, the days are long, and your coffee budget skyrockets. While your little darlings are dreaming of cannonballs into the pool and endless popsicle binges, you might be dreaming of... peace and quiet.
Enter the Summer Camp Guide—your superhero cape disguised as a clickable link. This is where summer dreams and parental sanity collide in a glorious symphony of structure, learning, and someone else asking your kid to stop talking during snack time.
Whether your child wants to become a coding prodigy, an aspiring artist, or a junior park ranger, we've got options to match every interest—and ensure they return home exhausted enough to skip the "I'm bored" chant for at least one evening.
So grab your calendar, fire up the group chat with fellow parents, and prepare to find the perfect camp that guarantees a summer of epic memories... and maybe a quiet moment for yourself.
Because if summer camp is the kids’ adventure, it’s your vacation too. Sort of.
Let’s dive in! Here's a free printable Camp Comparison Worksheet to make it all a little easier
🌟 Please note: We'll continue adding local summer camps to this guide as registrations open so please check back often! 🌟
Want your local business to be included in this guide? Email angelan@macaronikid.com
Sponsored *A Lotte Horses Summer Camp (ages 5-14, half-day, full-day, weekly, Santa Paula)
Kids ages 5–14 are invited to spend the summer riding, learning, and having fun at Horse Camp with A Lotte Horses. Campers ride daily in the arenas and on the trails, help care for horses and other farm animals, and enjoy games and Waldorf inspired craft activities. Open to all levels, from beginners to jumper riders, this camp is led by experienced instructors at an official US Pony Club Riding Center located between Ventura and Santa Paula. A perfect mix of horsemanship, creativity, and outdoor adventure.
5634 Wheeler Canyon Rd , Santa Paula, CA Read More
Sponsored *Amplify Art Sleepaway & Day Camp - Ojai (3rd-12th grade, Overnight & Day Camp)
Amplify Sleep Away & Day Camp in Ojai is where music, creativity, and summer magic come together! Campers learn instruments, form bands, write original songs, and perform live on stage — all while building confidence and lifelong friendships.Choose between immersive sleep away sessions or high energy day camp experiences led by professional musicians and mentors. Whether your child is a beginner or already rocking out at home, Amplify meets them where they are and helps them shine.🎸 Save with code:
Sponsored *Coast to Coast Camps (TK-8th Grade - Full Day, Weekly- Oxnard, Camarillo, & Ventura)
Coast 2 Coast Camps is a Christian camp where faith, fun, and friendships grow together. Campers enjoy high-energy games & music, creative crafts, engaging chapel times, and exciting field trips in a safe and caring environment. Coast 2 Coast is more than a camp - it’s where children are known and loved, growing in character, confidence, and faith through every unique activity and experience.
Having fun all year-round with Summer, Holiday and After School Programs!
We accept CDR/CHS.
Sponsored Camp Fernwood
Camp Fernwood is an all-girls residential summer camp located in Poland, Maine for campers ages 7 to 15. Founded in 1921, Camp Fernwood is rooted in the four principles of living simply, enjoying the beauty and wonder of natural surroundings, nurturing tolerance and unselfishness, and developing loving, lifelong friendships.
Camp Fernwood's program is intentional, allowing for friendships to form, independence and resilience to develop, and girls to fully immerse themselves in the complete camp experience.
Sponsored Idyllwild Arts Academy & Summer Programs
The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program offers unique summer arts camp opportunities for adults, teens, and children. From high school intensive workshops, to kids overnight art camps, to adult workshops and programs, there is an amazing experience for everyone to develop and grow as an authentic artist. There is something for everyone here to build skills, hone a craft, and get detailed technical instruction and personal attention to individual artistic needs.
Join our community of Idyllwild Artists and let your spirit soar!
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Sponsored Jameson Ranch Camp
Since 1934, Jameson Ranch Camp has given kids ages 6–16 the summer childhood was meant to be — tech-free, on a working California ranch in the Sierra Nevada. Horseback riding, campfires, real friendships, and genuine independence. Three generations of the Jameson family. One unforgettable two weeks offline.
Sponsored Model United Nations Institute Summer Camp
Step into the shoes of global leaders, tackle pressing issues, and enhance your public speaking and debate skills this summer! Get personalized feedback from champion mentors, gain confidence, and make like-minded friends. Enjoy dynamic Model United Nations simulations, trivia, improv games, transformative lessons, socials, and explore your dream campus!
Multiple Locations
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Sponsored The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers rigorous, fun, three-week summer day and residential programs at 11 U.S. locations. CTY has 70+ courses in math, science, writing, and the humanities, plus activities like talent shows and dances. Year-round online courses are also enrolling. Join our engaging community of learners!
Read MoreDoing 2026 Summer Camps this year!
Camarillo, CA Read MoreWill be hosting 2026 Summer Camps - A summer lunch program, movies in the park, a basketball camp, and cheer camp.
oxnard, CA Read MoreOxnard Rec & Comm Services Department usually holds summer camps - see their website for more information!
Oxnard, CA Read MoreWe serve foster children in the Ventura County area by providing them a free summer camp experience.
Ventura, CA Read MoreA Ventura aerial arts studio offering youth and adult classes on silks, hammock, lyra and trapeze, plus Cirque Camps, homeschool programs and circus-themed birthday parties.
3301 E. Main St., Suite 1385, Level 1 of Pacific View Mall, Ventura, CA Read More
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