Tarzana Summer Camps

The Mountain Camp cabin is located by the Tioga Pass area of Yosemite. We are creek-side in the midst of beautiful nature. The main focus of this camp is enjoying being in the midst of nature. We do some hiking, and campers do have some choices as to how much hiking they want to do. We also may do some lake swimming. We have other sports options. We even have ping pong, foosball, etc. at our campsite. Expeditions may take place around Yosemite, the ghost town of Bodi, the Devil's Postpile, Rainbow Falls, and much more. Campers grow and develop together as a caring, cohesive group. Appreciation and respect for nature is key. This small program affords counselors the opportunity to spend individual time with each camper and help guide each camper to grow individually. This is an intimate opportunity only available one week in alternating years (along with our overnight weeks of the Hikers' Heaven, the California Cruzin', and the Alien Adventure).

Children learn the traditional Japanese martial art Aikido in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Training includes instruction in the Art of Falling; partner techniques, including projections and immobilizations; building awareness, focus and confidence. Afternoon classes in Japanese arts and crafts, cooking, science, games and stories. Field trips Tuesday and Thursday to local gardens, beaches or hiking trails, with focus on preserving and protecting our environment. 9 am -3 pm Monday-Friday. Before and aftercare available. Aikido is a non-violent, non-competitive martial art known as the Art of Peace, emphasizing body movement, position and timing to get out of the way of an attack, and to defend oneself without harming an aggressor.