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All California Summer Camps (Displaying 1 - 50) Total: 341
1. Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp - Currently we have openings for boys and girls in our two week sessions from June 23 - July 6 and August 4 - 17. Walton's Grizzly Lodge is a traditional, residential summer camp located one hour north of Lake Tahoe. Grizzly Lodge has been in operation since 1926 and is currently under the leadership of third generation owners and fourth generation directors.
Camp Video For Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp
Resident Camp
Coed
Portola, CaliforniaMap
2. Deer Crossing Camp - An exciting, challenging, High Sierra wilderness experience on beautiful Loon Lake in California. Lodge and platform tents. Structured/free choice activities from beginning to advanced levels. Outstanding leadership. ACA accredited.
Resident Camp
Coed
Near Pollock Pines, CaliforniaMap
3. PRIDE Learning Center - One-on-one intensive reading, writing and comprehension summer program using an Orton-Gillingham, multisensory approach for students with dyslexia, auditory processing, ADHD, ADD, ASD, visual processing and learning disabilities.
Camp Video For PRIDE Learning Center
Day Camp
Coed
Newport Beach, California
CA: Los Angeles
CA: Redondo Beach
CA: Mission Viejo
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4. Modeling Camp - Modeling Camp offers programs in Modeling, Fashion, Etiquette and Fashion Design.Voted finalist BEST DAY CAMP by the readers of Families Magazine and featured on NBC and MSNBC, Modeling Camp helps all girls approach life with confidence and style!
Camp Video For Modeling Camp
Resident Camp
Day Camp
All Girls
CA: Los Angeles
5. Global Leadership Adventures - Global Leadership Adventures is like Peace Corps for Teens. We offer life-changing volunteer abroad programs throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Camp Video For Global Leadership Adventures
Resident Camp
Travel Camp
Coed
San Diego, California
6. Advantage Basketball Camps - Advantage Basketball Camps are nationally recognized as one of the Top ball handling camps in the world. Advantage was named by sports illustrated as one of the top two camps in the country
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Coed
Multiple Cities, Arizona (CA | GA | IA | LA | MO | NV | OK | OR | SC | TN | TX | UT | WA | NY | KS | AL | IL | ID | NM)
7. Camp Woolman - Nonprofit camp offers affordable rates for a priceless experience of outdoor adventure, community building, art, music, games and friendship in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Camp Video For Camp Woolman
Resident Camp
Coed
Nevada City, CaliforniaMap
8. PlanetBravo's Techno-tainment Camp Los Angeles - LA's Leader in Computer and Technology Education - The Perfect Place for Today's 21st Century Kid
Day Camp
Coed
Los Angeles, California
CA: Rancho Palos Verdes
CA: El Segundo
CA: Encino
CA: Santa Monica
CA: Pasadena
CA: Beverly Hills
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9. Power Chord Academy - Power Chord Academy is the premier music camp for teenage musicians!
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Coed
Los Angeles, California
10. SOAR - SOAR features success-oriented adventure programs for youth with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Programs are in North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, California, Costa Rica and Peru.
Resident Camp
Travel Camp
Coed
Balsam, North Carolina (WY, FL, CA)Map
11. iD Gaming Academy: Summer Gaming Program for Teens - GAME ON! What could be better than 2 weeks with other Teens who also love gaming! Apply interests to creating a video game, talking to industry professionals, and building a portfolio. We guarantee small classes (max 8:1), and courses are taught by top-tier instructors who have degrees in the field and impressive backgrounds. Get ready for late-night gaming tournaments. Students can earn Accredited Continuing Education Units.
Camp Video For iD Gaming Academy: Summer Gaming Program for Teens
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Coed
Summer Teen Programs in Palo Alto, Denver, Chicago, Fort Worth, and more, California
CA: Palo Alto, San Francisco, Bay Area, Santa Clara, San Jose, Stanford, Sunnyvale
12. SuperCamp - Over 30 years of Making Great Kids Greater! Students gain an academic edge with powerful, lifelong learning skills.
Camp Video For SuperCamp
Resident Camp
Coed
Stanford, California
CA: Los Angeles, Berkeley
13. River Way Ranch Camp - Provides the ultimate resident camping experience ever. Campers participate in challenging educational outdoor sports, adventures and experiences while making friends that will last forever.
Resident Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Sanger, California
14. Valley Trails Summer Camp - Valley Trails offers a traditional summer camp with age-appropriate programming. We provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and create long-lasting memories
Day Camp
Coed
Tarzana, CaliforniaMap
15. Pali Adventures - Pali is one of Southern California's premier residential camps offering 17 specialties including Secret Agent Camp, Flying Trapeze, Club DJ, Acting, Broadcasting, Extreme Action Adventure, Water Sports Extravaganza, Hollywood Stunts, Culinary Institute, Fashion Design, Rock Star Camp, Film Institute, Girl Power, Dance Academy and Leadership Programs!
Camp Video For Pali Adventures
Resident Camp
Coed
Running Springs, CaliforniaMap
16. Cloverleaf Ranch - Cloverleaf Ranch is a traditional, co-ed summer camp. 25 activities are offered in a wholesome, enjoyable environment. For over 61 years, Cloverleaf has provided children from around the world with a safe and fun summer to remember.
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Coed
Santa Rosa, CaliforniaMap
17. YMCA Camp Jones Gulch - YMCA Camp Jones Gulch's traditional resident camp provides an opportunity for youth, ages 8-17, to experience the wonders of camp, nature and friendships in a beautiful Redwood forest. We also offer High Adventure Camp trips for teens.
Resident Camp
Travel Camp
Family Camp
Coed
La Honda, California
18. Catalina Sea Camp - Explore the wonders of Catalina Island with qualified staff of marine science, snorkeling, scuba, sailing, kayaking and more. Facilities include dormitories, dinning hall, science labs and private beach
Resident Camp
Coed
Avalon, California
19. Sunny Skies Summer Day Camp - No two campers are alike, and no two camp programs are exactly alike. Campers' experiences are built first and foremost on their interaction with the camp staff.our programs autation are built on this foundation.
Day Camp
Coed
Agoura, California
20. Model Moves Boot Camp - Learn to move with the confidence and grace of a supermodel. Taught by former Ford/Elite model Shawn Ehlers who is presently a fashion and lifestyle photographer working with top NYC agencies.
Camp Video For Model Moves Boot Camp
Day Camp
All Girls
CA: Los Angeles
Map
21. Cazadero Performing Arts Camp - Cazadero Music Camp is a co-ed, residential summer camp, grades 5-12. Established in 1957, Cazadero is located in a spectacular Redwood grove just north of San Francisco in Sonoma County, California.
Resident Camp
Coed
Cazadero, California
22. Idyllwild Arts Summer Program - Intensive workshops in the visual and performing arts for students of all ages and abilities including families.
Resident Camp
Adult Camp
Day Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Idyllwild, CaliforniaMap
23. Digital Media Academy - DMA is critically acclaimed and has been featured in the New York Times, Nintendo Power and ranked by Worth.com as one of the ten best summer camps in the world.
Resident Camp
Adult Camp
Day Camp
Coed
U of Chicago, Drexel, Swarthmore, U of British Columbia, California (TX, PA, IL, MA, DC, BC, NY, ON, GA, CT)
CA: Palo Alto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Berkeley, Irvine
24. iD Tech Summer Computer Camps for Kids and Teens - Love gaming, programming, or filming? Over 130,000 students ages 7-17 have created iPhone apps, programs, video games, websites, movies, 3D models & robots. Weeklong, day & O/N programs at 60 universities nationwide.
Camp Video For iD Tech Summer Computer Camps for Kids and Teens
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Coed
CA: Sacramento, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, San Jose, Moraga, Berkeley, Stanford, Palo Alto, San Francisco
CA: Thousand Oaks, Orange County, Irvine, Los Angeles, LA, La Jolla, San Diego, Santa Barbara
25. BASE Camp - Bay Area Summer Enrichment - This summer design, program, and play your own computer games! Our curriculum takes advantage of the visual and interactive nature of making games so that students learn by experimenting. Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students in our class learn programming fundamentals in Python – a powerful but easy to learn language. We offer small class sizes with experienced teachers. Take your education to new heights with BASE Camp!
Day Camp
Coed
Sunnyvale, CaliforniaMap
26. Astrocamp - Explore the wonders of the universe with qualified instructors of the physical and earth sciences. Summer enrichment with lots of fun traditional summer camp activities in a caring environment.
Resident Camp
Coed
Idyllwild, California
27. Performing Arts Workshops - Voted BEST camp in LA Parent. Spend your summer in PAW’s MUSICAL THEATER Camp, GUITAR Camp, PHOTOGRAPHY Camp, LITTLE STARS or SPORTS Camp! Ages 3-15. Shows include: Phantom, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tinkerbell & the Lost Boys. Every camp ends with a special activity or performance.
Day Camp
Coed
West LA, South Bay, San Fernando Valley, California
CA: Pasadena
CA: Manhattan Beach
CA: Redondo Beach
CA: El Segundo
CA: Chatsworth
CA: Studio City
28. Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp - No two campers are alike, and no two camp programs are exactly alike. Campers' experiences are built first and foremost on their interaction with the camp staff. Camp Kinneret's programs and reputation are built on this foundation.
Day Camp
Coed
Agoura Hills, CaliforniaMap
29. Camp Winnarainbow - CAMP WINNARAINBOW is a Circus and Performing Arts overnight camp in Mendocino County, CA. Drama, trapeze, juggling, unicycle, stilts, gymnastics, dance, music, magic, martial arts and art. Lake with 350 ft waterslide. Boys and girls 7-14.
Resident Camp
Adult Camp
Coed
Laytonville, CaliforniaMap
30. Campbell Hall Summer Programs - Campbell Hall School Summer Programs offers various camps and programs for grades K-12 which focus on the following disciplines: Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Sports, Chess, Robotics, Enrichment, and Academics.
Day Camp
Coed
North Hollywood, CaliforniaMap
31. Jam Camp West - A 7 day coed overnight music and dance camp ages 10-15. Beautiful redwood setting. Great alternative to traditional band camps. Non-competitive, instrumental ensembles taught by ear, vocals, turntables, hip-hop & jazz dance, swimming, plus much more.
Camp Video For Jam Camp West
Resident Camp
Coed
Loma Mar, CaliforniaMap
32. CONTRA-TIEMPO's Futuro Dance Intensive 2013 - CONTRA-TIEMPO offers an amazing summer program: the Futuro Dance Intensive (for students ages 13-25). In FDI, professional and pre-professional dancers train rigorously for 2 weeks. Performance opportunities available at the end of the program!
Camp Video For CONTRA-TIEMPO's Futuro Dance Intensive 2013
Adult Camp
Day Camp
Coed
Santa Monica, CaliforniaMap
33. Kennolyn Camps - Now Hiring a Horseback Riding Instructor 5/17/13
Resident Camp
Travel Camp
Day Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Soquel, CaliforniaMap
34. Rawhide Ranch - A Southern California tradition since 1963. Features ranch activities, daily western riding lessons, animal & horse science classes, animal care time, vaulting lessons. Ideal for beginning/intermediate riders. ACA & CHA accredited. WAIC member camp.
Resident Camp
Coed
Bonsall, CaliforniaMap
35. iD Programming Academy: Summer Programming Camp for Teens - Love programming, engineering, or robotics? Spend 2 weeks with other Teens who share your interests. Interact with industry pros and engage in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Courses: iPhone/iPad/Android App Dev, Java for the AP Exam, or Modding/Programming with Minecraft. Guaranteed small classes (max 8:1). Students can earn Accredited Continuing Education Units.
Camp Video For iD Programming Academy: Summer Programming Camp for Teens
Resident Camp
Coed
CA: Palo Alto, San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Jose, San Mateo
Map
36. Wilderness Ventures - Since 1973, Wilderness Ventures has been conducting exciting expeditions for young adults in the Western United States and several international countries. Activities include backpacking, whitewater rafting & kayaking, mountaineering, biking, sailing, SCUBA, canoeing, sea kayaking, and community service.
Travel Camp
Coed
Various Locations, Wyoming ( MT, WA, OR, AK, CA, ID, CO, UT, HI)
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37. Lasting Adventures, Inc. - Located in one of America's favorite national parks, Lasting Adventures, Inc. offers one and two week programs throughout the Yosemite backcountry for youth ages 11-18 (and beyond).
Resident Camp
Travel Camp
Adult Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Groveland, California
CA: Yosemite National Park
Map
38. Summer Art Academy - Summer arts camps for children 5-16. Small class size. Inspirational teachers. 2,3 or 5 day options. Extended hours. Campuses in North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills and Valley Village
Day Camp
Coed
Valley Village, California
CA: Woodland Hills
CA: La Canada
CA: Agoura Hills
CA: North Hollywood
CA: Los Angeles
39. Academy by the Sea - Located on the oceanfront Army and Navy Academy campus in Southern California, Academy by the Sea caters to domestic and international co-ed participants by offering a variety of programs in three distinct categories, including academics, leadership, and recreation. This allows participants to select the session that best meets their needs.
Camp Video For Academy by the Sea
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Carlsbad, CaliforniaMap
40. Catalina Island Camps - Catalina Island Camps is located 26 miles from mainland Southern California on Catalina Island. Situated on the ocean our campers have the unique opportunity to live and play in a pristine marine environment.
Camp Video For Catalina Island Camps
Resident Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Pasadena, CaliforniaMap
41. New Image Weight Loss Camps - Get into the best physical and mental shape of your life while enjoying a great camp experience. Full land and water sports program plus nutrition classes cooking classes and behaviour modifacation. weight loss self esteem and fun
Resident Camp
Coed
CA: Ojai
42. Griffith Park Boys Camp - Griffith Park Boys Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). It is a hidden crown jewel, in the City of Los Angeles, located in the heart of beautiful Griffith Park. We provide an exciting residential camping experience for boys aged 7-14 years.
Resident Camp
Family Camp
All Boys
Los Angeles, California
43. UC San Diego Tennis Camps - Individual and team tennis camps for players aged 7-18 at UC San Diego. Coached by Men's Tennis Team Coach, Eric Steidlmayer
Resident Camp
Day Camp
Coed
San Diego, CaliforniaMap
44. Circle V Ranch Camp - Circle V provides youth ages 7-13 with and outdoor camp experience. Activities include hiking, sports, theme days and much more. Come join the fun!
Resident Camp
Family Camp
Coed
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaMap
45. Mountain Camp - Located 30 miles west of Lake Tahoe on the shore of beautiful Ice House Lake in the El Dorado National Forest. Established in 1966, our minimal technology, non-competitive program centers on self-created, self-propelled, and wind propelled activities with a back-to-basics approach to outdoor recreation and community development.
Resident Camp
Coed
Pollock Pines, CaliforniaMap
46. Bold Earth Teen Adventures - Are you ready to take your summer adventure up a notch? Tired of doing the same old thing every year? Adventure with Bold Earth around the world! Everywhere from Colorado, Alaska, Australia, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Europe, Bali, Fiji, Greece, Thailand, Africa, South America and more. More locations. More adventures; trips of a lifetime.
Camp Video For Bold Earth Teen Adventures
Travel Camp
Coed
CA: Wilderness Camp
47. Roughing It Day Camp - 41st Year! Traditional All-Outdoors Day Camp. Lakefront Lafayette site (SF East Bay). Horseback riding, Sports, Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Adventure, and all-outdoor activities! Specialized Horse programs for English & Western riders of all levels. Transportation and free extended care provided.
Day Camp
Coed
Orinda, CaliforniaMap
48. Aloha Beach Camp - Sponsored by Billabong, Aloha Beach Camp is L.A.'s most comprehensive aquatic sports camp with surfing, boogie boarding, jet skiing, wakeboarding, ocean safety lessons and more for kids and teens 5 - 15. Flexible day by day enrollment, too!
Day Camp
Coed
Los Angeles, California
49. Adventure Treks - Dedicated to outdoor adventure for ages 12-18.
Camp Video For Adventure Treks
Travel Camp
Coed
Western States/Provinces, Oregon (AK- NC -WA - CA -UT- CO- BC-NH - VT- ME)
CA: Sacremento, Shasta
50. WB Surf Camp Teen Wrightsville Beach - Come learn how to surf in the warm emerald green waters and white sand beaches of coastal NC. Surf and explore several different islands while learing about the delicate ecosystems found on our coast. Gain self confidence while having an adventure that will change your life forever! Other locations include Barbados, Hawaii, California, Costa Rica and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Resident Camp
Travel Camp
Coed
CA
Map
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Specialty Summer Camps In California

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Basketball (10)
Academic (57)
Acting (51)
Adventure (29)
Art (41)
Sport (23)
Aviation (2)
Bike (4)
College Prep (10)
Computer (19)
Cooking (7)
Dance (28)
Drama (37)
Business (3)
Farming (5)
Film (24)
Fine Arts (20)
Golf (8)
Gymnastics (7)
Horseback Riding (16)
Kayaking (9)
Language (10)
Sea (7)
Martial Arts (3)
Military (3)
Modeling (7)
Mountain Biking And BMX (6)
Mountaineering (4)
Music (46)
Photography (16)
Rafting (9)
Ranch (10)
Religious (9)
Sailing (10)
SCUBA Diving (4)
Skating (6)
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Soccer (12)
Space (9)
Spy (1)
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Tennis (6)
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Water-Ski (3)
Weight Loss (6)
Science (25)
Robotics (12)
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Circus (3)
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Chess (2)
Motorsports (2)
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Backpacking (10)
Environmental Education (8)
Biology (6)
Skateboarding (2)
Rugby (1)
Children Etiquette (2)
Field Hockey (1)
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Swim (2)
Windsurfing (1)

California Summer Camps by City

Agoura
Agoura Hills
Alameda
Alhambra
Aliso Viejo
Angelus Oaks
Atherton
Avalon
Bangor
Bass Lake
Belmont
Ben Lomond
Berkeley
Beverly Hills
Big Bear
Big Bear Lake
Bonsall
Boulder Creek
Burbank
Burlingame
Callahan
Camp Connell
Campbell
Canoga Park
Canyon
Carlsbad
Castella
Castro Valley
Cazadero
Chatsworth
Coloma
Columbia
Concord
Corona
Corte Madera
Crestline
Cucamonga
Dana Point
Del Rey
Descanso
Dublin
El Segundo
Encinitas
Encino
Fallbrook
Felton
Frazier Park
Fremont
French Gulch
Glennville
Greenville
Groveland
Hermosa Beach
Hollywood
Huntington
Huntington Beach
Idyllwild
Imperial
Imperial Beach
Irvine
Jackson
Julian
La Canada
La Honda
La Jolla
La Mesa
Lafayette
Lakeshore
Larkspur
Laytonville
Loma Mar
Long Beach
Los Altos
Los Altos Hills
Los Angeles
Los Feliz
Los Gatos
Los Olivos
Madera
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
Marina
Marina Del Rey
Mariposa
Meadow Vista
Mendocino
Menlo Park
Mill Valley
Mission Viejo
Moorpark
Moraga
Mountain View
Nevada City
Newport Beach
Nicasio
North Hollywood
Oak View
Oakdale
Oakland
Occidental
Ojai
Orange
Orinda
Palo Alto
Paramount
Pasadena
Pebble Beach
Pleasant Hill
Pollock Pines
Portola
Portola Valley
Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Palos Verdes
Redlands
Redondo Beach
Riverside
Running Springs
Ryde
Sacramento
San Anselmo
San Carlos
San Clemente
San Diego
San Fernando
San Francisco
San Jose
San Juan Capistrano
San Marcos
San Mateo
San Pablo
Sanger
Santa Ana
Santa Barbara
Santa Clara
Santa Monica
Santa Rosa
Saratoga
Sattley
Sausalito
Seaside
Shadow Hills
Shasta
Sherman Oaks
Sites
Somerset
Soquel
South
South Pasadena
South San Francisco
Stanford
Studio City
Sunnyvale
Susanville
Tarzana
Temecula
Thousand Oaks
Tiburon
Toluca Lake
Topanga
Twin Bridges
Union City
Universal City
Valencia
Valley Springs
Valley Village
Van Nuys
Village
Vista
Walnut
Walnut Creek
West Hollywood
West Los Angeles
Westlake Village
Westwood
Whittier
Wilseyville
Winnetka
Woodland
Woodland Hills
Woodside
Yosemite
Yosemite National Park


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General Notes About Summer Camps in the State of California

The State of California has the largest population in the US and is third largest by area. Given the sheer size of the state and number of people, there are several regions which reflect a clustering of summer camps. The two largest metropolitan areas in the state - Los Angeles and San Francisco - contain a significant number of day camps which are embedded directly within their municipal boundaries as well as within outlying communities. The predominantly remote and rugged nature of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and it's respective forests lends itself well as an ideal setting for residential sleepaway camps and other summer programs. The Sierra's are relatively close to the state's major population center's vs. the Cascade Range which extends further north to the Oregon border. The vast expanse of the Central Valley and foothills may lend itself well to ranch or farm camps. Likewise, the enormous coastline provides an excellent location for specialized camp activities such as a surf camp, sailing, kayaking, marine biology / sea camp, etc. At the other extreme, California also contains a large expanse of desert terrain such as the Mojave desert and Death Valley in Southern California which are not as hospitable or forgiving as other regions and thus reflect a very minimal frequency of camps.

While much of the state experiences a temperate climate -- providing generally favorable conditions for camps to operate in the summer -- the climate in California varies tremendously from extremely hot desert temperatures in Death Valley to the much colder mountainous peaks of Yosemite National Park.

Summer programs which focus on or encounter wildlife will have a wide array of animals and plant life to observe: bears, mountain lions, rattlesnakes, ancient redwoods, douglas fir, wild mountain flowers, Joshua trees, cacti and other desert species to name a few.




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