California Dance 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 Dance. 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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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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Since 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program has offered intensive workshops in dance, film, music, theatre, visual arts and writing to students of all ages and abilities.
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Spend your summer in PAW’s MUSICAL THEATER Camp, GUITAR Camp, PHOTOGRAPHY Camp or SPORTS Camp! 2010 camp shows: Lion King, Charlotte’s Web, Oliver Twist, Sleeping Beauty and Vampire High! Campers (ages 5-15) are assisted by nurturing, skilled instructors to explore the fundamentals of musical theater, guitar, photography or sport & fitness. On the last day of each session, campers work together to produce a creative final performance which family and friends are invited to attend. Locations in: WLA, Manhattan Beach, Redondo, El Segundo, North Hollywood and Northridge. “The best performing arts experience my daughter has ever had!” Parent, Manhattan Beach.
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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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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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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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Wooded hills close to city. Arts, drama, dance, leadership, fashion, music, writing. General camp programs for less-experienced campers. Indoor/outdoor sleeping
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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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Lake Tahoe's best resident camping in a safe, fun, growth oriented environment. Superior staff, incredible locations.
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Costanoan is a residential, respite & recreational camp for children & adults with disabilities. Our mission is to help campers achieve greater self-sufficiency
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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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Mountain setting. Traditional program plus specialty activities for 7th-11th grades. Overnights in meadow and camp outposts.
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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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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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An overnight camping experience for homeless & underprivileged children giving them a break from their daily struggles.
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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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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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Themed programs in cooking, rock climbing, animal care, ice skating, outdoor skills & more. Safe, supportive atmosphere. Runs M-F, 8 am - 6 pm.
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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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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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A summer camping experience for cancer patients & their siblings ages 4-18. Camp is free of charge to San Diego & Imperial County residents.
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Camp Ronald McDonald is a residential summer camp for children and adults with special needs.
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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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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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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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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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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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Camp Gan Shalom provides children with a superior day camp experience in a safe and warm Jewish environment that works to strengthen a child's Jewish identity.
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Girls learn new skills, make friends, and become more confident at volunteer-led camps.
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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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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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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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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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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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Develop positive values, make new friends. Learn new skills, have fun & feel good about yourself, the YMCA way.
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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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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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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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Summer program camps for ages 5-18, including music & drama camps; plus senior adult conference, ages 55+; & conferences, retreats for pastors & lay leaders.
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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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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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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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A special place for children. Rustic setting, outstanding staff. Many activities, including 110 ft waterslide, schedule flexibilty.
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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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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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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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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 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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Caring, rustic setting serving economically disadvantaged youth.
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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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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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