Our Summer 2027 guide to LA teen programs: research internships, paid summer jobs, free camps, arts intensives and UCLA/USC pre-college, with a month-by-month deadline calendar.

When should your teen start preparing for college? Our grade-by-grade college application timeline for LA families covers 9th through 12th grade, plus every 2026–27 UC, Cal State, FAFSA and Cal Grant deadline.

The Light We Leave Behind is a 90-minute, phone-free concert performed on water in LA's Arts District. Here are the dates, tickets, age rules and parent tips for a memorable night out with your teen.