California Wilderness Trips Camps
California parents can be assured their child will be supervised by knowledgeable and highly trained staff to encourage your child in their independent pursuit to learn about the world and their environment. California kids will learn self-reliance and build confidence in themselves through educational experiences while discovering new and exciting places.
With the growing need for environmental awareness camps throughout the country and especially in California have continued to enhance and expand their wilderness trip programs.
The following are some highly recommended travel and tour 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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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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The Paintrock canyon program is a 4 year youth development program that strives to empower youth to achieve their potential by building self confidence.
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Beautiful Malibu; caring environment, every camper counts; emphasis on Jewish culture; outdoor adventure, nature & fun.
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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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Camp Max Straus is a resident summer camp providing recreational activities for underprivileged children between the ages of 7-12, residing in Los Angeles Cnty.
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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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Spiritual growth, leadership development & an experience of Christian living through a rugged & rustic camping program
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Program emphasizes community, discovery & creativity. Beautiful 260 acre wooded site at 4200' in the Cuyamaca Mountains.
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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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We offer over 50 activities. Free choice. Our staff know every camper. Rustic setting in California's Northern Sierra.
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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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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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Girls learn new skills, make friends, and become more confident at volunteer-led camps.
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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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In the Redwoods, 5 miles from Monterey Bay. Great high ropes/climbing facility . 56 summers with original owners. Coed.
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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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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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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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Jewish environment provides perfect setting for a fun, exciting summer. We also have family & special needs programs.
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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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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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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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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 family tradition since 1926. 4th Generation Directors-Private Lake-Individual Programming from 35+ Activities. Mature & Caring Counselors. Memories for life.
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Wellspring is the only weight loss camp exclusively for young women, and the most fun, most famous, most effective and most affordable summer weight loss camp.
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Mountain setting with open-air living, CIT, high adventure programs, riding & general camping.
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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 redwoods in Santa Cruz Mtns. Traditional YMCA programs include activites like backpacking, challenge courses, rock climbing, arts and crafts, & more.
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Specialty day camps offering a wide variety for campers age appropriate in skills & activities great value safe and fun
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