Science for kids in Southern California

Enlightened Learning

Camarillo tutoring and art center offering private and group tutoring, homeschool pods, art, clay and ceramics, science, chess and theater classes for children.

• 5800 Santa Rosa Rd, Suites 133 & 134, Camarillo, CA
• 805-402-8402

Stemnetics

Summer STEM camp for kindergarteners with weekly hands-on science units (chemistry, circuits, aerodynamics), creative arts, outdoor games, and field trips.

• 6695 Green Valley Circle, #4911, Culver City, CA 90230
• 248-434-8095

LA Nature Kids

Outdoor preschool, after-school programs and day camps in Santa Monica and Malibu. Activities include outdoor adventures, science experiments, botany, art projects, journaling and unstructured nature play. Listed address is the published Clover Park drop-off point; confirm the meeting point for the selected program.

• 2600 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
• 909-809-4751

The Whole Child Learning Company

After-school science, robotics, and enrichment classes at La Jolla Elementary School.

• 1111 Marine St, La Jolla, CA 92037
• 8582714403

Junior Explorers Ventura

Ventura Harbor parent-child and drop-off enrichment with STEAM, sensory play, experiments and crafts. Music sessions include instruments, singing, dancing and movement.

• 1591 Spinnaker Dr, Suite 117B, Ventura, CA
• 661-644-5867

Club SciKidz Greater Los Angeles

Children’s STEM summer camps and after-school programs across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, with listed locations including Pasadena, Studio City and Thousand Oaks. Subjects include robotics, chemistry, engineering, space, biology and video game creation. Listed address is a mailing address; camps operate at separate venues.

• 17239 Summer Maple Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
• 310-467-1171

Crazy Science

Science enrichment company in San Diego, CA offering weekly after-school science classes, summer camps, in-school science modules, and birthday science shows for elementary kids.

• 858-208-3574

Terrific Scientific

Youth and teen STEAM enrichment serving Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito and Carpinteria. Activities include science experiments, engineering projects, building and programming robots, art and technology exploration.

• 5330 Debbie Rd, Suite 100, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
• 805-570-1988

YMCA of San Diego County

Before- and after-school care and enrichment for children in San Diego County. Programs include homework support, physical activity, visual and performing arts, science, cooking and recreation, with offerings varying by school site. Listed address and phone are for the association leadership office; programs use separate sites.

• 3708 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123
• 858-292-9622

San Diego LabRats

Hands-on science lab classes for K-8 students, including afterschool programs, holiday break camps, and summer camps, taught by scientists in Carlsbad.

• 6351 Corte Del Abeto Suite A112, Carlsbad, CA 92011
• 760-450-4717

Let Them Explore

Ventura STEAM enrichment classes and homeschool programs. Offerings include engineering, science, robotics, Minecraft, chess, fashion design, sewing and baking. Hands-on projects include building structures and programming robots.

• 1241 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001
• 805-242-1139

Club SciKidz — Studio City

STEM summer camps at Bridges Academy in Studio City, with science experiments, engineering, robotics and other projects for children.

• 3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
• 310-467-1171

We Are Science

Provides hands-on STEM workshops and field trips for Pre-K through 12th grade children, including engineering, physics, sports and science, and public speaking.

Legacy of Learning Tutoring & Enrichment Center

Riverside, CA center offering K-8 tutoring in math, science, history and ELA, plus STEM, art and kid-preneur enrichment classes for homeschool families.

• 1760 E. Chicago Ave. Ste L1, Riverside, CA 92507
• 951-413-9959

Camp Carden

Thousand Oaks summer programs covering preschool play, enrichment, academics and sports. Activities include creative arts, science, outdoor play, and small-group reading, writing and math learning.

• 106 W Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA
• 805-912-1234

City of Covina Parks & Recreation Department

Offers summer day camps with arts, science, sports and games.

• 150 W. Puente Street, Covina, CA 91723
• 626-201-6189

Sally Ride Science Academy

K-12 STEAM enrichment academy run by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, offering hands-on science and engineering programs for students.

• 858-534-3400

COSMOS UC Irvine

Four-week residential summer program for talented high school students in advanced math, science, and engineering clusters taught by UC faculty.

Glendale Children's School

Glendale Children’s School provides care for children from ages two through six years of age. Our school offers a low child-to-staff ratio in order to provide a more individualized care and attention for your children. We offer hands-on learning activities in language, mathematics, science, art, physical education, theater, and music to develop curiosity.

• 225 S. Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91205
• 747-240-6761

Action Academy — Action 805

Moorpark homeschool and after-school enrichment combining science, engineering, sports, art and technology. Classes include wildlife science, stop-motion animation, LEGO engineering and robotics, plus homework tutoring.

• 387 Zachary St, Suite 104, Moorpark, CA 93021
• 805-400-9327

Professor Egghead Science Academy

At Professor Egghead Science Academy, get kids excited about science by making it accessible, understandable, & cool. Learn about programs!

• 5636 San Fernando Rd Ste 101, Glendale CA 91202
• 818-856-3996

Success Tutoring Online

Get one-to-one online tutoring homework or study help in Math, Algebra, English, Science, Test Prep and more with our top rated tutors at Success Tutoring Online.

• 1825 W. Verdugo Ave., Burbank, CA 91506
• 818-557-7379

Children's Montessori Center of Yorba Linda

Children’s summer camp with science, creative activities, and outdoor play.

• 17550 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda, CA 92886, United States of America
• 7145280831

Hogg's Hollow Preschool & Kindergarten

Offers preschool and kindergarten education with arts, science and music activities.

• 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada Flintridge, CA, 91011
• 8187901700

Kids Stuff Center

Kids Stuff Center is a before and after school program offering children many fun and exciting opportunities to both learn and play. School age children (Pre-Kindergarten through 6th Grade) will be offered a variety of daily activities including arts and crafts, science, math, sports, and reading. Our goal is to meet the needs of the children and families we serve while providing a safe and nurturing environment. Kids Stuff will never be able to take the place of home or school, but rather we will offer choices to support and enhance your child/children's individual growth and development.

• 949-786-0049

ACI Rowland Heights

Test preparation, college preparation and English, math and science instruction for grades 1–12 in Rowland Heights.

• 18957 Colima Rd., Rowland Heights, CA 91748
• 626-913-1242

SEACAMP San Diego

SEACAMP San Diego is a Southern California marine science camp for kids and teens offering a range of programs to students throughout the school year and summer. Our programs combine hands-on labs and workshops with interactive field activities, such as snorkeling, boat trip, kayaking and boogie boarding. Marine science is a multidisciplinary field therefore SEACAMP San Diego covers a wide variety of subjects during our programs including marine ecology, physical oceanography and marine biology, ranging from the largest marine mammals to the smallest plankton.

• 1750 Fiesta Island Road, San Diego, CA 92019
• 858-268-0919

Bionerds

Bionerds. Biology. Kids. Hands-on. Fun. Located in Orange County, California.

• 560 W. 1st Street, Ste 2, Tustin, CA 92780
• 949-288-1486

Catalina Sea Camp

Catalina Sea Camp offers unforgettable camps on Catalina Island with marine biology/science, sailing, snorkeling, scuba, and overnight programs for ages 8–17.

• 302 North El Camino Real, #206, San Clemente, CA 92672
• 909-625-6194

TGR Foundation

Nonprofit operating STEM learning labs for students in several cities, plus teen career readiness and college access programs.