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California Hiking 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 Hiking. 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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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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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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At an elevation of over 6800, Camp AT is surrounding by provides the opportunity to make friends, have new adventures, and enjoy old traditions. Non GS welcome
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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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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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A Los Angeles County outdoor science school site, Blue Sky Meadow also offers summer camp for middle-schoool students and environmental science programs.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Best Jewish Camp for the Best Children...Yours. Gan Izzy-made from the best staff on earth.
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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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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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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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Traditional camp program designed for people with special needs.
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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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Cost free, medically supervised, year-round camps for children with cancer & their families.
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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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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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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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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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Warm, supportive, caring staff. Camp fun, Christian values, campfires. Spirit filled counselors, worship & Bible study.
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Where adventure lurks. New theme each session. Small groups, individual attention. Located in Balboa Park close to downtown.
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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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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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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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Camp is the perfect size for young boys. Program designed for Cub Scouts but participation of all boys is welcome.
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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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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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Christian camp, serves all denominations, mountain site, open all year for all ages & interests.
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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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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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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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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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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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Camp offers a unique year-round retreat cente r for all organizations.
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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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Outdoor recreation, fun,caring staff, diverse economic, ethnic backgrounds. All girl environment promotes independence & self-reliance. Life changing experience
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Nationally recognized riflery program plus mountain bikes, climbing, rappelling.
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A beautiful camp in Aptos, California available to nonprofit organizations. Food Service is provided. Numerous recreational opportunities available.
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Great location, great facility, great food, great staff.
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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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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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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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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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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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Upward Bound Summer Residential Camp prepares students for the psychological, social and academic rigors of college.
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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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A special place for children. Rustic setting, outstanding staff. Many activities, including 110 ft waterslide, schedule flexibilty.
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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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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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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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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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A beautiful camp in Glen Ellen, CA (Sonoma County) available to nonprofit organizations. Food service provided. Numerous recreational activities available.
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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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Campers are exposed to adventures, discovery and excitement, tempered with responsibility and self-discipline.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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