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California Camps
Providing Unique Settings and Activities For Children To Expand Their Horizons
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From the beautiful Redwood Forest to the sparkling beaches of Malibu, California camps have the qualities that both parents and kids are looking for. California camps specialize in providing your child with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experience in a variety of themes.
The following are some highly recommended camps within the state of 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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Horseback Riding (Western)
Camps in the California Region are:
Camp Keystone Agoura Hills,CA http://www.campkeystone.com 818-889-2224
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.
Camp Concord South Lake Tahoe,CA http://www.campconcord.org 925-671-3273
Lake Tahoe's best resident camping in a safe, fun, growth oriented environment. Superior staff, incredible locations.
Pali Overnight Adventures Running Springs,CA http://www.paliadventures.com 909-867-5743
Pali Overnight Adventures caters to campers aged 7-16 and offers 12 specialties, including Secret Agent, Rockstar, Fashion Design, and Hollywood Stunt Camp.
Adventure Day Camp Walnut Creek,CA http://www.adventuredaycamp.com 925-937-6500
A traditional day camp offering activities such as swimming, horseback riding, sports, art, sailing, kayaking, campout, drama, small groups with amazing staff.
Azalea Trails Girl Scout Camp Idyllwild,CA 909-307-6555
Azalea Trails is a small rustic camp in the San Jacinto Mts. Activities include hiking, leadership, songs, games, horses, & more. Non Girl Scouts welcome.
Bar 717 Ranch/Camp Trinity Hayfork,CA http://www.bar717.com 530-628-5992
Beautiful mountain ranch camp teaching responsibility for oneself & others in a noncompetitive supportive environment.
Cali Camp Summer Day Camp Topanga,CA http://www.calicamp.com 310-455-0404
Select the weeks you desire, select the days each week, transportation in fee, swim daily, be in same group with friends. Entering our 51st successful year.
Camp Alonim Simi Valley,CA http://www.alonim.com 805-582-4450
athletic, artistic, wilderness. Kosher.
Camp Augusta Nevada City,CA http://www.campaugusta.org 530-265-3702
Camp Augusta offers boys & girls the opportunity to learn through specialized camp activities in an outdoor environment.
Camp Bloomfield Malibu,CA http://www.juniorblind.org 323-295-4555
A unique, social & recreational opportunity with peers. International & American counselors provide caring guidance.
Camp Costanoan Cupertino,CA http://www.viaservices.org 408-243-7861
Costanoan is a residential, respite & recreational camp for children & adults with disabilities. Our mission is to help campers achieve greater self-sufficiency
Camp Kids Inc Fresno,CA 559-298-9256
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Camp Kinneret Day Camp Agoura,CA http://www.campkinneret.com 818-706-8255
For 50 years our caring tradition has been the corenerstone of of our high return rate. We focus on campers first. Transportation provided.
Camp Lakota Frazier Park,CA http://www.sfvgsc.org 818-886-1801
Beautiful mountain camp, sleep under the stars. Excellent leadership and equestrian programs. Heated pool.
Camp Laurel Foundation Inc Pasadena,CA http://www.camplaurel.org 626-683-0800
Camp Laurel is a camp for children living with HIV/AIDS. Camp Laurel strives to increase each child's self-esteem and self-worth.
Camp Max Straus Los Angeles,CA http://www.campmaxstraus.org 323-761-8675
Camp Max Straus is a resident summer camp providing recreational activities for underprivileged children between the ages of 7-12, residing in Los Angeles Co.
Camp Mendocino Fort Bragg,CA http://www.multimedia.calpoly.edu/staff/chris/web_pages/DEE 707-459-6458
Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco programs designed to instill, strengthen leadership skills. Through outdoor programs youth are taught respect, responsibility
Camp Oakes-YMCA Grt Long Beach Big Bear City,CA http://www.campoakes.org 562-279-1710
caring, honesty, respect and responsibility are pillars to live by. All are welcome.
Camp Paivika Crestline,CA http://www.abilityfirst.org 909-338-1102
Traditional camp program designed for people with special needs.
Camp Ronald McDonald GoodTimes Mountain Center,CA http://www.campronaldmcdonald.org 310-268-8488
Cost free, medically supervised, year-round camps for children with cancer & their families.
Camp Scherman Mountain Center,CA http://www.gscoc.org 714-979-7900
Located in the High Desert outside Palm Springs. Cabins, lodge, 2 lakes, pool & tents nestled below Pacific Crest Trail.
Camp St Michael Leggett,CA http://www.camp-st-michael.org 707-542-5761
Spiritual growth, leadership development & an experience of Christian living through a rugged & rustic camping program
Camp Sugar Pine Camp Connell,CA http://www.girlscoutsbayarea.org 510-562-8470
Friendly mountain camp, Horseback riding, crafts, camping, skills, swimming, and pioneer crafts. Family camp also.
Camp Summertime Malibu,CA http://www.campsummertime.com 818-706-7335
A traditional day camp offering door to door transportation. Located at Calamigos Ranch on 120 private acres with 2 ponds.
Camp Wasiu II Sierra City,CA http://www.gssn.org 775-322-0642
Creating opportunities for all girls to fulfill their dreams and reach their potential
Camp Wawona Wawona,CA http://www.campwawona.org 209-559-3173
Horsemanship, climbing, aquatics, crafts, archery, more. Focus on Christ, friends, teamwork.
Cloverleaf Ranch Santa Rosa,CA http://www.campchannel.com/cloverleaf 707-545-5906
Traditional camp w/riding, pool, mtn bikes, archery, tennis, ropes course, batting cage. Resident RN. Coed fun, safe & challenging.
Cottontail Ranch Club Calabasas,CA http://www.cottontailranchcamp.com 818-880-3700
Adj to 2600 acres of State Park, 4 miles from Malibu Beach, Cottontail focuses on children's development through friendships, responsibility, and living skills.
Douglas Ranch Camps Inc Carmel Valley,CA http://www.douglascamp.com 818-556-3500
80 yr traditional, friendly, structured, fun. Focus on building self-esteem & growth in social & sport skills. 1:4 ratio
East County YMCA Day Camp La Mesa,CA http://www.eastcounty.ymca.org 619-464-1323
Campers thrive in a noncompetitive, fun environment with an emphasis on caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Enchanted Hills Camp for Blind Napa,CA http://www.lighthouse-sf.org 415-431-1481
Serving people of all ages and varying degrees of vision loss, Enchanted Hills offers traditional camp programs in an accessible way.
Girl Scout Day Camps San Diego San Diego,CA http://www.girlscoutssd.org/camp 619-298-8391
Girls learn new skills, make friends, and become more confident at volunteer-led camps.
Gold Arrow Camp Lakeshore,CA http://www.goldarrowcamp.com 800-554-2267
A traditional, fun, and non-competitive program with a variety of activities on the shore of beautiful Huntington Lake, Sierra National Forest, since 1933.
Idyllwild Pines Camp And Conf Idyllwild,CA http://www.idyllwildpines.com 951-659-2605
Serving Christ and Christians since 1923
Jameson Ranch Camp Glennville,CA http://www.jamesonranchcamp.com 661-536-8888
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.
Mountain Meadow Ranch Susanville,CA http://www.mountainmeadow.com 530-257-4419
Georgous forested ranch; acres of lush meadows & lawns; family-like envir. Advent & fun used to stimulate healthy esteem; posit. envir, individ choice 20 acti.
New Image Camp at Ojai Ojai,CA http://www.newimagecamp.com 800-365-0556
Weight loss, self-esteem & fun.
Pathfinder Ranch Mountain Center,CA http://www.pathfinderranch.com 951-659-2455
Southern California Boys & Girls Club Camp in mountains above Palm Springs.
Pine Springs Ranch Christian Mountain Center,CA http://www.pinespringsranch.org 951-659-4131
Christian camp providing quality program and emphasis on self-esteem. Mtn setting. A place to make and keep friends.
Plantation Farm Camp Cazadero,CA http://www.plantationcamp.com 707-847-3494
Outdoor adventure & old-fashioned fun. Non-competetive family atmosphere. Farm life, choice of activities daily. Sonoma Coast. Summer should be this fun.
Raintree Ranch YMCA Julian,CA http://camp.ymca.org 760-765-0642
Western horseback specialty camp in mountains east of San Diego. Spectacular trails, excellent instruction, all levels.
Rawhide Ranch Bonsall,CA http://www.rawhideranch.com 760-758-0083
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.
River Way Ranch Camp Sanger,CA http://www.riverwayranchcamp.com 559-787-2551
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.
Riverside YMCA at Camp Oakes Big Bear City,CA http://www.campoakes.org 909-685-5241
A campers delight. Great leaders, good food, friends, campfire, games, and memories to last a lifetime.
RM Pyles Boys Camp Kernville,CA http://www.pylescamp.com 661-294-1394
Participants are disadvantaged, at-risk boys 12-14, selected through law enforcement agencies and local school districts.
Schoepe Scout Reservation Warner Springs,CA http://www.ocbsa.org 714-546-4990
Boy Scout summer camp, open weekends and some holidays, family camps, new log cabins sleep 8; beautiful high desert.
Shaffer's High Sierra Camp Inc Sattley,CA http://www.highsierracamp.com 866-597-6617
Wilderness adventure in the Tahoe Nat'l Forest for 8-17 year olds. Small, noncompetitive, near 70+ lakes & miles of trails.
Skylake Yosemite Camp Wishon,CA http://www.skylakeyosemite.com 559-642-3720
Traditional style camp with 61 years of tradtional. Located on a warm water lake in a pine forest. Small cabin groups and high counselor/camper ratio.
Skylark Ranch San Jose,CA http://www.camprocks.org 408-287-4170
Traditional girl's camp overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Supportive atmosphere. Special programs in horseback riding (E, W, vaulting), high adventure, beach.
Snow Mountain Camp Nevada City,CA http://www.snowmountaincamp.com 530-265-4439
Since 1969, providing youngsters happiness, friendships and growth in structured and voluntary outdoor activities.
Sproul Ranch 'Deaf Kids Kamp' Quartz Hill,CA http://www.deafkidskamp.com 877-399-5449
Deaf kampers only. Run by deaf individual. All kampers attend free. Famil y involvement required first/last day.
Sunny Skies Day Camp Agoura,CA http://www.sunnyskies.com 818-889-8383
Tradition of friendly, caring, counselors in dynamic outdoor program. 23 oak covered acres with creek. Transportation.
THE Horse Camp Kagel Canyon,CA http://www.familyequestrianconnection.com 818-899-5402
Focusing daily on serious classical riding as well as safety, team building skills, cooperation, understanding, horse games, crafts, trips, and more.
The Painted Turtle Lake Hughes,CA http://www.thepaintedturtle.org 310-451-1353
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Tom Sawyer Camps Inc Altadena,CA http://www.tomsawyercamps.com 626-794-1156
Campers experience carefree, constructive activities in the out-of-doors like Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher.
Tumbleweed Day Camp Los Angeles,CA http://www.twforever.com 310-472-7474
Rustic site, modern/traditional activities. Door-to-door transportation. Safety, fun, personal attention for your child. Established 1954.
United Youth Camps Sierra Madre,CA http://www.ucg.org/youthcamp 626-355-0876
Variety camps in the US & abroad. Specialty is team building & relationship development. Visit us on the web at www.ucgyouth.org to request our camp magazine.
Waltons Grizzly Lodge Inc Portola,CA http://www.grizzlylodge.com 530-274-9577
A family tradition since 1926. 4th Generation Directors-Private Lake-Individual Programming from 35+ Activities. Mature & Caring Counselors. Memories for life.
Winacka Julian,CA 619-610-0726
Mountain setting with open-air living, CIT, high adventure programs, riding & general camping.
YMCA Camp Jones Gulch La Honda,CA http://www.campjonesgulch.org 650-747-1200
Camp Jones Gulch Resident, Travel, and Family Camps build character and develop habits that promote healthy relationships with others in a safe, fun environment
Ymca Camp Whittle/Round Meadow Fawnskin,CA 909-866-3000
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.
YMCA Harold F Whittle Fawnskin,CA 909-866-3000
YMCA camp located in beautiful mountain area. Year-round modern facility dedicated to serving the youth and families of Los Angeles.
YMCA Orange CO at Camp Oakes Big Bear,CA http://www.ymcaoc.org 949-496-1609
Mountain setting. Character counts. programs, horseback riding, target sports, pool, lake, challenge courses, bikes, themes, special events and more.
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