Ready, Set, Action: Apple Camp Is the Summer Workshop LA Families Are Talking About

Each summer, Los Angeles is vibing with sun-soaked adventures, from beach days to museum strolls across the city. But between these classic LA moments is an unexpected gem that has quietly become a rite of passage for tech-savvy kids: Apple Camp. And this year, the buzz is bigger than ever.

Returning to Apple Stores across Los Angeles this June and July, Apple Camp is a free educational experience that transforms young dreamers into directors, editors, and storytellers using one of the most powerful tools in the tech world: the iPad. Designed for children ages 6 to 10, the camp provides participants with the opportunity to create their own movie magic while learning real-world moviemaking skills through iMovie, Apple’s intuitive video editing app.

If you haven’t heard of Apple Camp before, here’s what you need to know. For 25 years, Apple Camp is part of the “Today at Apple” series, a global initiative bringing creative and educational programming directly into Apple Stores. Whether you’re a teenager exploring music production, an adult learning about accessibility features, or a child discovering digital storytelling, there’s a hands-on workshop designed to inspire you. True to Apple’s style, every session is sleek, imaginative, and entirely free of charge.

What makes Apple Camp so unique is the way it shifts the focus from screen time to screen creation. This year, kids and their families have become a full-fledged production team. Campers will storyboard, film, direct, and edit their short films. The vibe is part digital workshop, part Hollywood backlot, and in Los Angeles, it feels perfectly at home.

Parents are invited to join. Apple designed the camp as a shared family experience, where storytelling and technology come together in an inclusive and encouraging environment. The experience is immersive, creative, and surprisingly heartwarming. Once the final cut is complete, families receive their iMovie project files to take home. These personal creations can be shared, rewatched, or expanded into bigger projects, turning a single morning at the Apple Store into an ongoing summer memory.

Here are the details: Apple Camp sessions are held in person at select Apple Store locations throughout June and July. While each workshop is completely free, space is limited, and spots fill quickly. Registration opens this week, and families are encouraged to sign up for notifications early to secure their place.

Apple has consistently demonstrated its ability to captivate and educate, from the introduction of the iMac to the groundbreaking iPhone. Apple Camp channels that same spirit of innovation into an experience tailored for the next generation of creators. In a city filled with studios, stages, and storytelling, Apple Camp feels like it was made for Los Angeles. It is educational, creative, community-driven, and filled with that signature Apple polish. This is luxury living for the next generation, where even a tech workshop becomes a family experience worth remembering.

Whether your child dreams of becoming the next Spielberg or wants to explore their imagination with a bit of help from an iPad, Apple Camp is an innovative and stylish way to spend the summer. So, add a little Apple sparkle to your kid’s summer schedule. And who knows? You may leave with more than just a short film. You may walk away with a brand-new tradition.

By IG @kaseycahen