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California Aquatic Activities Camps
Providing Unique Settings and Activities For Children To Expand Their Horizons
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 Aquatic Activities. 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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NO LANYARDS MADE HERE! The Oxbow art camp offers youth ages 13 to 16 year-olds a chance to explore a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, installation and digital & darkroom photography while receiving inspiration, guidance, and support. Unlike some ideas about art camps, we don't do busy craft projects. Staff are professional artists and teachers. After learning fundamentals in each media in our state-of-the-art studios, students design a large project in the medium of their choice. They are encouraged to seek their own personal expression, take risks, learn at their own pace and broaden their horizons. They learn, not only HOW to make art, but also WHY to make art. Our goal is to nurture creativity, develop self-confidence & enhance art skills in a non-competitive, safe, fun environment with fellow like-hearted art "geeks". What could be more FUN! No prior experience, talent or portfolio needed… just a desire to jump in, try new things and see what happens.
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Join us at our beachfront campus this summer for our five week academic program, three week recreational camps, or our one week surf camps.
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Explore the wonders of the universe. Qualified staff lead campers on high tech, science adventures in a mountain setting.
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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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Since 1938, residential summer camp serving children, teens & families affected by type-1 diabetes. Providing innovate programs combining education & recreation
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Dive in for an exciting summer where campers can explore the ocean from top to bottom. We are dedicated to providing a camp experience that stimulates social interaction, encourages good choices, and develops an awareness and respect for the ocean.
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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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A beautiful site in Sonoma County available to nonprofit organizations. Food service is provided. Numerous recreational activities available.
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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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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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We offer an integrated camp expereince with disabled & able-bodied campers in a unique desert surrounding. Explore abilities while overcoming social boundries.
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Day camp offers warm supportive atmosphere for young campers.
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Christian camp serving inner city children primarily ages 7-12.
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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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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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A beautiful site in Wilseyville, CA (Sierra Foothills) available to nonprofit organizations. Food service is provided. Numerous recreational activities.
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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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Jewish residental summer cmap serving children entering grades 3-11. Kosher. Features ropes course, climbing tower, mountain biking, sports, arts, theater.
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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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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 ReCreation is a non-denominational residential summer camping program serving Northern California children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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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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Camp Ronald McDonald is a residential summer camp for children and adults with special needs.
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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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Friendly mountain camp, Horseback riding, crafts, camping, skills, swimming, and pioneer crafts. Family camp also.
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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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Have fun and explore Catalina Island. SCUBA, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, marin science, island ecology, underwater photography and video, mtn biking, fun.
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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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Age-segmented program. Extended hours. Weekly themes, field trips, overnights, sports & specialty camps.
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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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Traditional camp w/riding, pool, mtn bikes, archery, tennis, ropes course, batting cage, soccer. Resident RN. Coed fun, safe & challenging.
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Towering pines on a 450 acre mountain playground in a peaceful and sunny location for groups of 10-115 makes this a great getaway site.
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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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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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Join the El Camino YMCA summer fun experts for all the fun & excitement you can possibly squeeze into 3 short months. Make friends, have fun, learn values.
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Escape to one of 6 unique camps - from rustic to deluxe. Nestled in a scenic canyon of the San Bernardino mountains.
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Girls learn new skills, make friends, and become more confident at volunteer-led camps.
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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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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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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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In the Redwoods, 5 miles from Monterey Bay. Great high ropes/climbing facility . 56 summers with original owners. Coed.
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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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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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The mission of Lions Camp Teresita Pines is to provide a beautiful facilty for goup camping, emphasizing the needs of the disabled.
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Winter, Spring, and Summer camps serving East Long Beach, Belmont Shores, Naples, Rossmoor, and Seal Beach 6:30 am - 6:30 pm, K-12th grade. YMCA great place.
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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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Character building through healthy activities under leadership of child care professional YMCA 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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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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Values based day camp program.
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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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Campers make friends, learn new skills, develop appreciation of the Jewish culture in a supportive, safe atmosphere.
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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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Day camp offers a wide variety of activities while under direct supervision of trained leaders. Extended hours available
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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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Beautiful weather and many local attractions makes our camp something special. Fun in, on & out of the water.
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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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Upward Bound Summer Residential Camp prepares students for the psychological, social and academic rigors of college.
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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 provides safe, caring and fun environment for youth. Activities focus on self-esteem and social development.
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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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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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Campers attend the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp free of charge. You can help by making an online financial contribution donating necessary camp supplies from our Wish List or joining our Volunteer Team. Contact Scott Newman Center at 800-783-6396
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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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Campers experience carefree, constructive activities in the out-of-doors like Tom Sawyer & Becky Thatcher.
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The official charity of the students of UCLA. UCLA UniCamp is a resident camp for Los Angeles area kids who live at or below the federal poverty level.
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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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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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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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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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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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Day camp program with special emphasis on character skill development - excellent, safe, well-trained staff.
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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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