The Best Way to Find a Summer Camp in Pasadena
Looking for the right summer camp for your child? Skip weeks of online research. The Pasadena Camp Fair brings 50+ summer camps together at Pasadena City College for one free afternoon where you meet directors face-to-face, ask the questions that matter, compare programs side by side, and walk out confident you've found the right fit for your family.
Families come from Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Arcadia, La Cañada Flintridge, Sierra Madre, Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Monrovia. The fair features local day camps, overnight and sleepaway camps, sports programs, STEM and coding camps, arts and theater programs, and specialty camps for children ages 3 through 17.
Event Details
Event:Pasadena Camp Fair 2027
Date:Saturday, February 20, 2027
Time:12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (families can come and go anytime)
Location:Pasadena City College, Louis Creveling Lounge, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106
Admission:FREE
Parking:Parking on site
Kid Friendly:Yes, bring the kids!
Getting there: Pasadena City College is on East Colorado Boulevard between Hill and Bonnie, a few minutes from the 210 and 134 freeways and walkable from the Metro L Line at Allen Station. Get directions
What to Expect at the Pasadena Camp Fair
The Pasadena Camp Fair is a live, in-person summer camp expo. Whether you're looking for a local day camp, a sleepaway camp in the mountains, a sports camp, or a specialty program, here's what you'll be able to do in just one free afternoon:
- Explore 50+ summer camp options from local programs to camps across the country
- Meet face-to-face with camp directors and staff in a relaxed, no-pressure setting
- Ask questions about programs, activities, facilities, philosophies, and safety
- Compare day camp and sleepaway options side by side
- Take advantage of camp-fair-exclusive discounts and early registration deals
- Discover scholarships and financial aid options
- Let your kids try hands-on activities and demonstrations, from art projects to sports challenges
- Enter giveaways and prize drawings
We suggest arriving early to make the most of your time, since booths get busy.
Get Your Free Tickets
Admission is completely free and walk-ins are welcome. We do encourage families to reserve free tickets in advance, since it helps us plan staffing and space, and it means you can walk straight in rather than stopping at the registration table.
Last Year's Participating Camps
Here's a partial list of camps that exhibited at the 2026 Pasadena Camp Fair. Many of these programs will return in 2027 along with new exhibitors. Check back as the 2027 lineup is announced.
Aloha Beach Camp
Aloha Beach Camp Hawaii
Art of Problem Solving
British Swim School of East Pasadena
Camp Bob Waldorf
Camp Integem AI and AR STEM Camp
Camp Kids Klub
Camp Ocean Pines
Camp Panthers
Camp Pillsbury
Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch
Catalina Island Camps
Choose Your Own Adventure Summer by PAE
Drawn2Art Pasadena
Girls Rock Math
Harvard-Westlake Summer
Imagine Arts Academy of Pasadena
Institute for Educational Advancement
Jameson Ranch Camp
Missouri Military Academy
Pali Adventures Summer Camp
Pasadena Playhouse
Pedalheads Bike Camps
Polytechnic School Pasadena
Putney Student Travel
Rediscover Center
Rolling Robots
Rosetta Institute Molecular Medicine Workshops
Russian School of Mathematics Pasadena
Santa Catalina School
Spartan Allstars
Steve & Kate's Camp
Summer Acting Camp, Arts Conservatory and Film Camp
Summer at Mayfield Junior School
Summer at Stratford School
Summer with Shakespeare
Westover School
Where There Be Dragons
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Pasadena Camp Fair?
The Pasadena Camp Fair takes place Saturday, February 20, 2027, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Louis Creveling Lounge at Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91106.
Is admission to the Pasadena Camp Fair free?
Yes. Admission is free for the whole family.
Do I need tickets to attend?
Walk-ins are welcome, but we encourage families to reserve free tickets in advance. Reserving helps us plan staffing and space, and it lets you walk straight in on the day.
How many camps will be at the Pasadena Camp Fair?
More than 50 summer camps will exhibit at the 2027 Pasadena Camp Fair, including local day camps, sleepaway camps, sports programs, STEM and coding camps, arts and theater programs, and pre-college programs.
What ages of children are the camps designed for?
Camps at the Pasadena Camp Fair serve children ages 3 through 17, including teen leadership and pre-college programs.
Which San Gabriel Valley communities does the fair serve?
The fair draws families from Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, Arcadia, La Cañada Flintridge, Sierra Madre, Glendale, Eagle Rock, and Monrovia.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, the Pasadena Camp Fair is a family-friendly event, with hands-on activities and demonstrations for kids. Children are encouraged to attend, meet camp staff, and help choose their own camp.
Are you a camp?
Camp directors: reserve a booth and meet hundreds of San Gabriel Valley families who are actively looking for summer programs. See booth pricing and information or register to exhibit.
