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18 Best Day Camps in Irvine, CA for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
18 day camp programs in Irvine, CA for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
18 Best Day Camps in Irvine, CA for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
Every year in Irvine, CA, the good day camp weeks fill in February and the great ones fill in January. If you're reading this in March, you're working a second list, and you can still find a real fit. We built this 2026 guide for parents who want a shortlist, not a brochure. 18 programs below. Each one earned its place by showing up cleanly in the public signal: parent ratings, program depth, and how completely the camp documents what it actually does.
We don't claim to have visited every camp. We do claim to have read every listing.
How we picked these
We ranked the Irvine, CA day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Irvine, CA that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against California state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 18 picks
1. theCoderSchool
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 4.9
Why theCoderSchool made the cut: a clear public description of what the program covers, a parent rating of 4.9 across 110 public reviews in Irvine.
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2. Rolling Robots, Inc.
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
We included Rolling Robots, Inc. Because the public signal is steady: a steady parent rating of 5.0, alongside a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Irvine.
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3. Camp Izza
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Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 4.9
Why Camp Izza made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, public reviews averaging 4.9 stars in Irvine.
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4. The Village In Irvine
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose The Village In Irvine: a 5.0 parent rating, plus a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Irvine.
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5. Camp Galileo Irvine - Loma Ridge
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 4.5
Camp Galileo Irvine - Loma Ridge is a day camp in Irvine that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. Public reviews averaging 4.5 stars; a workable description of the program's focus.
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6. Camp Galileo Irvine - Northwood
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Camp Galileo Irvine - Northwood made the cut: a workable description of the program's focus, public reviews averaging 5.0 stars in Irvine.
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7. Le Space STEAM Education
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 4.5
The case for Le Space STEAM Education in Irvine: a 4.5-star public rating. A detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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8. The Village In Irvine
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why we chose The Village In Irvine: a 5.0 parent rating, plus a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Irvine.
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9. Camp Galileo Irvine - Loma Ridge
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 4.5
Camp Galileo Irvine - Loma Ridge is a day camp in Irvine that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. Public reviews averaging 4.5 stars; a workable description of the program's focus.
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10. Camp Galileo Irvine - Northwood
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 5.0
Why Camp Galileo Irvine - Northwood made the cut: a workable description of the program's focus, public reviews averaging 5.0 stars in Irvine.
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11. Le Space STEAM Education
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 4.5
The case for Le Space STEAM Education in Irvine: a 4.5-star public rating. A detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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12. Irvine Public Schools Foundation
Location: Irvine, CA · Parent rating: 3.9
The case for Irvine Public Schools Foundation in Irvine: a profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time. A workable description of the program's focus.
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13. Epsilon Camp
Location: Irvine, CA
Epsilon Camp is a day camp in Irvine that earned its place on this list through consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons and a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan.
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14. Irvine Sports Camps
Location: Irvine, CA
Irvine Sports Camps sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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15. All Sports Day Camp (Ages 6-14)
Location: Irvine, CA
All Sports Day Camp (Ages 6-14) is a day camp in Irvine that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A track record of parents recommending it; a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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16. Epsilon Camp
Location: Irvine, CA
Epsilon Camp is a day camp in Irvine that earned its place on this list through consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons and a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan.
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17. Irvine Sports Camps
Location: Irvine, CA
Irvine Sports Camps sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a usable public description of the program, consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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18. All Sports Day Camp (Ages 6-14)
Location: Irvine, CA
All Sports Day Camp (Ages 6-14) is a day camp in Irvine that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A track record of parents recommending it; a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Irvine, CA?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against California's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?
The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do day camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.