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California Counselor Training (CIT) Camps
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California parents know that your child will learn so much about themselves with California Counselor Training Camps. California Counselor Training camps instill values such as service, diplomacy, and confidence into your child's world.
California Counselor Training camps will provide a safe and exciting environment for your child to develop leadership skills and learn responsibility while creating memories to last a lifetime. With a focus on Counselor Training, your child will also enjoy a variety of other activities at California Counselor Training Camps.
Counselor Training camps throughout the country and especially in California specialize in providing your children with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experience in the realm of Counselor Training.
The following are some highly recommended Counselor Training programs servicing California. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Rustic site, modern/traditional activities. Door-to-door transportation. Safety, fun, personal attention for your child. Established 1954.
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THE CAMP OF CHOICE! Campers design their own summer by choose from 16 amazing morning specialties and over 50 incredible afternoon electives! Top facilities. World Class staff and great evening activities. Coed Ages 9 - 16
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Offers kids a summer of fun, packed with adventure; with convenient, flexible scheduling for busy parents.
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A traditional day camp offering activities such as swimming, horseback riding, sports, art, sailing, kayaking, campout, drama, small groups with amazing staff.
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Program is based on Cub Scout activities & advancement program but is not limited to Scouts. All boys welcome.
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Ballona Beach is a place where young people can try new things, develop positive reationships, and learn more about themselves, all while having a great time.
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Beautiful mountain ranch camp teaching responsibility for oneself & others in a noncompetitive supportive environment.
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Since 1938, residential summer camp serving children, teens & families affected by type-1 diabetes. Providing innovate programs combining education & recreation
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Select the weeks you desire, select the days each week, transportation in fee, swim daily, be in same group with friends. Entering our 53rd successful year.
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Summer resident camp for children & adults with developmental disabilities.
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Explore Jewish concepts and various outlets of expression celebrating many facets of Jewish life. Specialty programs: athletic, artistic, wilderness. Kosher.
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A unique, social & recreational opportunity with peers. International & American counselors provide caring guidance.
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Lake Tahoe's best resident camping in a safe, fun, growth oriented environment. Superior staff, incredible locations.
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For youth with diabetes & families, learn about diabetes with experiences including rock climbing, crafts, & campfires - all in a safe, nurturing atmosphere.
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A fun oriented camp surrounded by the beautiful national forest. The YMCA camping program builds strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
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Camp del Corazon is a non-profit organization providing a free medically supervised residental camp for children ages 7-17 who are suffering from heart disease.
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A really fun summer day camp in Mill Valley, California. Camp Doodles creates a fun 'home away from home' ambiance for their participants.
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Camp offers traditional YMCA camping activities. Located in the beautiful Angeles National Forest just minutes away from Mountain High Ski Resort and Wrightwood
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Mountain setting. Traditional program plus specialty activities for 7th-11th grades. Overnights in meadow and camp outposts.
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Day camp offers warm supportive atmosphere for young campers.
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The Best Jewish Camp for the Best Children...Yours. Gan Izzy-made from the best staff on earth.
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Campers make friends and learn about Jewish culture through games and activities in a fun-filled, enriching environment.
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Christian camp serving inner city children primarily ages 7-12.
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An overnight camping experience for homeless & underprivileged children giving them a break from their daily struggles.
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Our Jewish day-camp fosters friendships and engages campers in fun, interesting and exciting activities in a safe, healthy and nurturing environment.
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Traditional camp for girls 6-17 with emphasis on nature, crafts and social skills. Parent-child weekends in the spring.
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From 18-months to 11th grade, we offer everything from traditional camps to sports, specialty, theatre and teen camps.
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Beautiful Malibu; caring environment, every camper counts; emphasis on Jewish culture; outdoor adventure, nature & fun.
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Camp Keystone offers a dazzling array of activities, from horseback riding & go-carting to arts & crafts, inflatables. Our 274' water slide will be a favorite.
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For 50 years our caring tradition has been the corenerstone of of our high return rate. We focus on campers first. Transportation provided.
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Santa Cruz Mountains, residential summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. Traditional, free-choice programs, cabin, outdoor and travel camping.
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Weight loss, Fun, Fitness & Friendships . Beautiful beach setting. Non-competitive sports. Caring, specialized staff. Improved Self-Esteem. 2 year follow-up.
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Beautiful mountain camp, sleep under the stars. Excellent leadership and equestrian programs. Heated pool.
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Camp Laurel is a camp for children living with HIV/AIDS. Camp Laurel strives to increase each child's self-esteem and self-worth.
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Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco programs designed to instill, strengthen leadership skills. Through outdoor programs youth are taught respect, responsibility
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Sierra Mt setting, traditional specialized programs open to all girls with emphasis on self-esteem, team bldg & values.
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Boys and girls,ages 9-12, will enjoy 5 fun-filled days of a great outdoor experience. Children are separated by age & gender and sleep in fully enclosed cabins.
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At Camp Oakes character counts: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are pillars to live by. All are welcome.
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In the forest overlooking the ocean, our 'Ocean Adventures' summer camp is agreat blend of nature and adventure. Your 8-15 year old will make new friends.
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A special place for children with cancer and their siblings. Family weekends
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Located 45 miles east of San Diego, we offer a camping experience for youth of all backgrounds. Exploring nature, developing social skills, lasting memories.
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Girl Scout resident camp over 65 years of tradition, girl planned program in Big Bear Lake. Serves girls grades 2-12.
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Camp Rocking U is dedicated to providing a healthful, structured and comfortable environment where friends can be made and lifetime memories created.
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Located in the High Desert outside Palm Springs. Cabins, lodge, 2 lakes, pool & tents nestled below Pacific Crest Trail.
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Program emphasizes community, discovery & creativity. Beautiful 260 acre wooded site at 4200' in the Cuyamaca Mountains.
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Friendly mountain camp, Horseback riding, crafts, camping, skills, swimming, and pioneer crafts. Family camp also.
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A traditional day camp offering door to door transportation. Located at Calamigos Ranch on 120 private acres with 2 ponds.
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Tawonga is near Yosemite National Park on the lovely Tuolomne River. We focus on self-esteem, appreciation for nature, & fostering positive Jewish identity.
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Multicultural, backpacking, wilderness skills, canoeing, leadership training, rock climbing, arts & crafts, fun.
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Day and Boarding Camp. Emphasis on learning & fun. Mature staff provide expert instruction in athletics, the arts, horsebackriding, biking, & outdoor living
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Camp Whittier is a 55 acre retreat center offering teambuilding, outdoor education & children's summer camp. Join us in the beautiful Santa Barbara Mountains.
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N. California's Circus & Performing Arts Camp. Dance, gymnastics, drama, juggling, unicycle, stilts, trapeze, sports. Tipi living. Lake with 350' water slide.
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Warm, supportive, caring staff. Camp fun, Christian values, campfires. Spirit filled counselors, worship & Bible study.
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CCSC is one of the only sleep-away sports camps in California. Campers build confidence, independence and learn teamwork in a non-competitive environment.
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Catalina Island Camps provides unique opportunities for campers to develop lifelong skills in a fun and cooperative group living environment.
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At Camp Shelanu we build friendships & memories to last a lifetime. Come join our camp. Join our community. It's always a funtastic summer at the CCJCC.
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Camp Cedarbrook-Northern California is a non-denominational Christian camp. Our program consists of small cabin groups and mature staff.
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A unique Christian camp, offering separate camping experiences for girls & boys.
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The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization providing programs based upon Christian principles to men women and children of all ages, races, religious beliefs and economic status to develop and enrich the spirit, mind, and body.
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A lay organization whose mission is to serve children by providing outdoor experiences that build self-esteem.
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Traditional camp w/riding, pool, mtn bikes, archery, tennis, ropes course, batting cage, soccer. Resident RN. Coed fun, safe & challenging.
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The Copley Family YMCA offers Day camp in the spring, summer and winter for kids 5-12. Breakfast and snack provided along with arts, sports, computers and more.
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We offer over 50 activities. Free choice. Our staff know every camper. Rustic setting in California's Northern Sierra.
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Minutes from Big Bear: Riflery,archery,swimming,canoeing,fencing,hiking,river walks,fishing,rafting,arts & crafts,volleyball,horseback riding, call for info
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An exciting challenging true wilderness experience in the California High Sierra on a beautiful lake. Supportive and caring guidance. Structure and free choice.
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Spectacular mountain high adventure camp. Rock climbing, boating, mountain bikes, ropes course, backpacking, windsurfing, & sailing. Family camp also offered.
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80 yr traditional, friendly, structured, fun. Focus on building self-esteem & growth in social & sport skills. 1:4 ratio
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Traditional day camp offers warm supportive atmosphere for young campers ages 2-16. Adventure Camps in Mt Shasta and Kern River, Surf Camp in San Diego.
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Campers thrive in a noncompetitive, fun environment with an emphasis on caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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Serving people of all ages and varying degrees of vision loss, Enchanted Hills offers traditional camp programs in an accessible way.
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A traditional, fun, and non-competitive program with a variety of activities on the shore of beautiful Huntington Lake, Sierra National Forest, since 1933.
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Rewarding summer adv. for boys. Dynamic camp surrounded by the amenities of Griffith Park and the exciting city of LA.
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Qualified staff & beautiful facility morning academic program, afternoon sports recreation & all camp activities group & individual activities. Coed Day Camp.
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The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA offers week long day camp for 12 summer weeks that includes sports, arts, crafts, games, swimming, field trips and more.
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Close family atmosphere on a 500 acre mountain ranch. Home grown food, positive role model staff, a wide choice of outdoor activities. Our 72nd year of fun.
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Jay Nolan camp is an inclusive camp for children with/without autism, with emphasis on respecting differences, teamwork, and cultivating positive relationships.
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New campus with arts and craft rooms. Full size gym, outdoor play area for kids in K-6th. Offering swimming daily, fun field trips and Jewish culture.
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Our exciting well-rounded program and talented staff will provide an extraordinary summer experience for your child
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Day Camp offers traditional & speciality camps including gymnastics, sports & other fun, camps in the North Country.
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Kare Youth League & RHP
Arcadia, CA
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Day camp & caravan trips. Serving children (4-16 yrs) through a large variety of exciting camp options. Specialty sports
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At the Weingart-Lakewood Family YMCA, we offer quality day camp programs with a wide variety of activities everyday.
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Visit our 140-acre Malibu. CA Ranch Camp. Kids enjoy horseback riding,archery,animal care,pool,surfing,fencing,riflery,kayaking,and more. Free tours available.
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Outdoor recreation, fun,caring staff, diverse economic, ethnic backgrounds. All girl environment promotes independence & self-reliance. Life changing experience
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Mission Valley YMCA Day Camp
San Diego, CA
The Mission Valley YMCA is dedicated to offering a quality camp experience. Offering 45 traditional, speciality, & sports camps.
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High Sierra adventure, educational, life experience. Beautiful lakeside mountain setting. Noncompetitive, focus on outdoor & challenge activities.
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Georgous forested ranch; acres of lush meadows & lawns; family-like envir. Advent & fun used to stimulate healthy esteem; posit. envir, individ choice 20 acti.
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Christian camp. Located in the beautiful Santa Monica Mountains. Offer traditional camping with outstanding staff.
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Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere. Opportunities to build self-esteem, belong, learn & make friends.
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Ocean Institute
Dana Point, CA
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Located near Pacific ocean & national forest. OVS offers academic classes for credit or enrichment, and activities, including art, sports, swimming & more.
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Camp includes music, drama, swimming, arts & crafts, sports, nature & Judaic culture. Camps include field trips, overnights and specialty camps.
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Come join us for an adventure filled summer. Your child will make friends, develop life-long skills and enjoy one-of-a-kind activities with our caring staff.
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The Palomar family is dedicated to providing a safe, quality, and caring environment for children. We provide camps for ages 5-17. Come have an awesome summer.
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Southern California Boys & Girls Club Camp in mountains above Palm Springs.
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Campers make friends, learn new skills, develop appreciation of the Jewish culture in a supportive, safe atmosphere.
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God-centered, life enriching, loving community for children grades 1-12 & developmentally challenged children and adults. Beautiful mtn setting. Good food, fun.
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Outdoor adventure & old-fashioned fun. Non-competetive family atmosphere. Farm life, choice of activities daily. Sonoma Coast. Summer should be this fun.
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Jewish environment provides perfect setting for a fun, exciting summer. We also have family & special needs programs.
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The Rancho YMCA offers 40 speciality camps & aquatic programs. Camps range from traditional to rock climbing, surf, sports, and arts.
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Welcome to the 'Old West'. Learn to ride in our CHA-accredited western riding program; vaulting lessons, animal care & plenty of other activities to enjoy.
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Family owned & operated. 60 activities, emphasis on 1st time camper, memories to last a lifetime, highly trained staff. Wonder Valley Family Camp avail in Aug.
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We are a non-profit organization helping boys build pride, self-confidnece, leadership skills, and a desire to reach their potential through a great summer camp
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All-outdoor, lakefront, day camp in (SF-East Bay). Helping children grow for 36 years. Horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, friends & more. All adult staff.
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Boy Scout summer camp, open weekends and some holidays, family camps, new log cabins sleep 8; beautiful high desert.
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The SRSRC camp programs are dedicated to improving participant's quality of life & helping children reach their fullest potential, while being safe & having fun
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A splash of summer excitement at SeaWorld's Adventure camps. Shamu, penguins, sharks and more. the thrills are non-stop in this animal experience of a lifetime.
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We build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
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Wilderness adventure in the Tahoe Nat'l Forest for 8-17 year olds. Small, noncompetitive, near 70+ lakes & miles of trails.
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Life long aquatic skills taught, beautiful lake & ocean settings. Lmtd Enrollment. Much Individual guidance & attention.
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A special place for children. Rustic setting, outstanding staff. Many activities, including 110 ft waterslide, schedule flexibilty.
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Traditional style camp with 63 years of tradtion. Located on a warm water lake in a pine forest. Small cabin groups and high counselor/camper ratio.
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Traditional girl's camp overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Supportive atmosphere. Special programs in horseback riding (E, W, vaulting), high adventure, beach.
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Day camp offers fun, safe activities for youth. Also available are sports & performing arts camps.
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Our responsibility is to be caring to all, treating all with honesty and respect in a fun, safe and exciting atmosphere.
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Pan Orthodox camp (under Antiochians) offering community, teaching, full liturgical life, sports, crafts, all in an Orthodox, natural context and setting.
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Camp Wrighwood's newly desigend summer program creates a place where young & old alike can be themselves. Make friends & have fun, learn new skills & confidence
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Where people of all cultures, expecially from the inner city, experience the love of Christ through excellent facilities, creative programs and loving staff.
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A summer camp and year-round care center for children with serious medical conditions and their families.
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The day camp provides children of all ability levels the opportunity to play & grow in a positive & safe enviroment. We strive to develop the whole child.
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70 Miles from LA, summer & winter programs for 1st - 12th grades. Rental facilities for church and para-church groups.
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Traditional camp nestled on private site, SM Mts. Supportive caring staff, transportation available to westside & valley
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Campers experience carefree, constructive activities in the out-of-doors like Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher.
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Build friendships & enjoy excellent recreation & art program in reform Jewish community. Entering 2nd-8th grade.
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Valley Trails offers a traditional camp experience for campers grades K-9. Safe campus setting with low camper to counselor ratios providing great memories.
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A family tradition since 1926. 4th Generation Directors-Private Lake-Individual Programming from 35+ Activities. Mature & Caring Counselors. Memories for life.
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Mountain setting w/ all the comforts of home. Sports, hiking, team building, art programs, first time & general camping
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Excellence in Jewish camping. Sports and arts are a large part of our program. Join us for the magic in Malibu.
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Mountain setting with open-air living, CIT, high adventure programs, riding & general camping.
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Mountain setting, traditional program, astronomy. Campers thrive in noncompetitive caring atmosphere.
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Traditional YMCA program that focuses on Christian heritage of the YMCA in a rustic mountain setting.
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Located in the beautiful redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Busing available from the East Bay. Call for more info about camp and rentals.
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Traditional YMCA mtn resident camp. Spectacular site in San Diego's high mountains. Character building experiences.
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Beautiful oceanfront camp. Surfing, body boarding, sea kayaking, San Diego, CA.Travel groups served. Beach camping.
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Since 1914 our summer campers have enjoyed an environment that encourages heartfelt laughter, interactive learning, & personal growth through fun YMCA programs.
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YMCA camp located on the edge of wilderness area. Rich history of camping dedicated to serving the youth & families of the greater Los Angeles area.
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Self-esteem specialty. Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere with opportunities to belong, learn, contribute. Outstanding staff.
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Beautiful redwoods in Santa Cruz Mtns. Traditional YMCA programs include activites like backpacking, challenge courses, rock climbing, arts and crafts, & more.
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Day camp program with special emphasis on character skill development - excellent, safe, well-trained staff.
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Year round day camp offers fun filled, exciting days,full and part-time available. Camp is open 6:30am - 6:30pm.
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