Summer Exploration Camp
The CEC’s Summer Exploration Camp offers children Kindergarten through 7th grade outdoor fun and adventure in an exciting day camp experience! Camps include Descanso Discoveries, our weekly Summer Exploration Camp at our Oak Grove and Caltech sites, and after-summer school care for LCUSD (ALF) summer school attendees.
Summer Camp Registration Begins on February 1st, 2025. Stay tuned for more detailed information soon and sign up for our emails!
Fill out the form below to be notified about Summer 2025 Camp Registration.
For children entering grades K-7
This summer, we are offering weekly themed, five-day sessions. Choose from as many or as few weeks as you need. Each week will focus on different weekly themed activities, arts and crafts, science, and outdoor play. Children have the opportunity to spend time playing and exploring with friends outdoors and participate in creative and stimulating indoor activities and clubs. Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) students are welcome to join the Caltech site mid-day.
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm daily
Dates: June 9 - July 25
Locations:
Oak Grove - 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Caltech - 240 S. Michigan Avenue, Pasadena
Exploration Day Camp
For children entering grades K-7
Join us for discovery and adventure in Descanso Gardens’ beautiful outdoor settings. Children will tend to an edible garden, prepare healthy snacks from Descanso's bountiful gardens, and investigate the wonders of our natural world through art projects and science-based activities. Drop-off and pick-up are at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada.
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
Dates: June 9-13, June 16-20, and June 23-June 27
Location: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada
Descanso Discoveries
For children entering grades K-7
The CEC offers after-summer school care for children enrolled in Assistance League of Flintridge (ALF) summer school. Located on the same campus as the ALF program, this program operates from noon to 6:00 pm. Children are invited to attend for the afternoon, whether they are enrolled in summer school or not. During ALF weeks, ALF students will walk from their classrooms at Palm Crest Elementary (PCR) to join us on campus. Campers will enjoy themed activities, arts and crafts, science, and sports on-site each day!
Hours: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm daily
Dates: June 16 - July 11
Location: Palm Crest Elementary School, 5025 Palm Drive, La Cañada
After Summer-School Enrichment
For children entering grades K-7
Back this summer is "Extended Summer Fun"- that period when most camps end and school for many has not yet begun. Join us for one, two, or three weeks of fun from August 12-August 30. If your child's school does not start until late August or early September, then this time is available for your child with lots of creativity, play, and fun with friends.
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm daily
Dates: August 11-15, August 18-22, and August 25-29
Location: 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Extended Summer Fun
Session dates, themes, & weekly tuition rates
2025 Summer Camp Season
Exploration Day Camp
June 9 – 13: Journey through Time
This week of fun will transport us through time as we explore a different era each day.
Tuition: $595
June 16 – 20: Music Fest (closed 6/19)
Music Fest will take a look at different genres in the world of music. We will have a music festival at the end of the week.
Tuition: $475
June 23 – 27: Explore Your Senses
Engage all of your senses this week through fun science activities. Prepare to get messy!
Guest: Professor Egghead
Tuition: $595
June 30 – July 3: Animal Planet (closed 7/4)
Campers will take a journey around the world as they learn about different animals in their habitats.
Tuition: $475
July 7 – 11: Kitchen Works
A popular week of cooking and taste-testing.
Tuition: $595
July 14 – 18: Art-Tastic
Create to your hearts content.
Guests: Artists
Tuition: $595
July 21-25: Splish Splash
Water play all day.
Guests: Kona Ice
Tuition: $595
Descanso Discoveries
Week 1: June 9-13
Tuition: $680
Week 2: June 16-20 (closed 6/19)
Tuition: $545
Week 3: June 23-27
Tuition: $680
After Summer-School Enrichment | ALF
June 16 – 20: Animal Planet (closed 6/19)
Campers will take a journey around the world as they learn about different animals in their habitats.
Tuition: $335
June 23 – 27: Kitchen Works
A popular week of cooking and taste-testing.
Tuition: $415
June 30 – July 3: Music Fest (closed 7/4)
Music Fest will take a look at different genres in the world of music. We will have a music festival at the end of the week.
Tuition: $335
July 7 – 11: Art-Tastic
Create to your hearts content.
Guests: Artists
Tuition: $415
Extended Summer Fun
Week 1: August 11-15
Tuition: $595
Week 2: August 18-22
Tuition: $595
Week 3: August 25-29
Tuition: $595
*Please note that all CEC Programs will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, and on Independence Day, Friday, July 4th.
Limited tuition assistance is available for qualifying families. Tuition Assistance applications are due May 2, 2025.
Prior to registration, please contact the CEC office for more information.
Our Summer Exploration Camps operate at three sites across La Cañada and Pasadena.
One LCUSD on-site program for After Summer-School Enrichment Camp at Palm Crest Elementary School (PCR), 5025 Palm Drive, La Cañada
Our main Oak Grove site at 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Our Caltech Site at 240 South Michigan Avenue, Pasadena
