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California Leadership Development 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 Leadership Development. 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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SuperCamp is the summer enrichment program that parents and kids love! Now in our 31st year and with over 60,000 graduates worldwide, we'll give your son or daughter the skills, added confidence, motivation and character direction to flourish. SuperCamp can give your son or daughter an academic and personal edge at its exciting 7-10 day academic summer programs held on prestigious university campuses worldwide. All programs promote an "I can do it" atmosphere in which learning occurs without stress and frustration. Music, games and an attitude of celebration throughout the program make the learning process fun and easy and help students reach beyond the boundaries set by themselves and others. Life-skills courses such as Communication, Problem Solving and an Outdoor Adventure Day develop self-confidence and increase motivation.
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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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GAME ON! Immerse in the dynamic world of video game development! Teens choose from one of four game design courses: Modeling & Animation with Maya, Programming for Game Consoles, Level Design-Unreal Engine 3 or Flash Scripting for Web Games. Learn first-hand how industry professionals create premier commercial video games. Get ready for late-night gaming tournaments and tour a game studio. Locations include Stanford University, Villanova University, Emory University, Lake Forest College and the University of Washington. Inquire about accredited Continuing Education Units. Alumni can hone their skills before and after summer with iD 365 – Endless Summer, complimentary online workshops lead by live instructors year-round. Visit www.iDGamingAcademy.com or call 888-709-TECH (8324) for details and specials. Additional technology and gaming camps are available at over 60 prestigious universities nationwide at iD Tech Camps (North America’s #1 Tech Camp). Save/code WD64.
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Filmmaking, Web Design and Photography! Teens choose from one of three courses: Film Production with Apple Final Cut Studio, Professional Photography or Professional Web Design. Take your hobbies further with this 2 week summer Academy. Students use industry-standard products like Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effects, Final Cut Pro 7, DSLR cameras, Flash, Dreamweaver and Wacom Pen Tablets. Graduates leave with a portfolio and the tools to excel in the rapidly changing field of visual arts. Participate in fun, supervised excursions and visit nearby studios to see how the pros work. Locations include Stanford University and McGill University in Canada. Inquire about accredited Continuing Education Units. Alumni can hone their skills before and after summer with iD 365 – Endless Summer, complimentary online workshops lead by live instructors year-round. Please note that there are other filmmaking, photography and web design courses offered at iD Tech Camps. Save w/code WD64.
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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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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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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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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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Lake Tahoe's best resident camping in a safe, fun, growth oriented environment. Superior staff, incredible locations.
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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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Campers enjoy the outdoors at Shiwaka's 5 acre day camp in a safe setting while cooking over the fire and taking part in archery, camp songs, and skits.
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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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Christian camp serving inner city children primarily ages 7-12.
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An overnight camping experience for homeless & underprivileged children giving them a break from their daily struggles.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A traditional day camp offering door to door transportation. Located at Calamigos Ranch on 120 private acres with 2 ponds.
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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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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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A unique Christian camp, offering separate camping experiences for girls & boys.
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Age-segmented program. Extended hours. Weekly themes, field trips, overnights, sports & specialty camps.
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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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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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Campers thrive in a noncompetitive, fun environment with an emphasis on caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
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Christian camp, serves all denominations, mountain site, open all year for all ages & interests.
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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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YMCA day camping for children entering grades K-8. All activities are age appropriate & based on weekly themes.
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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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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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At the Weingart-Lakewood Family YMCA, we offer quality day camp programs with a wide variety of activities everyday.
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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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Outdoor recreation, fun,caring staff, diverse economic, ethnic backgrounds. All girl environment promotes independence & self-reliance. Life changing experience
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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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Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere. Opportunities to build self-esteem, belong, learn & make friends.
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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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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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Unique day camp providing individualized psychological treatment & camp activities. Campers improve selfesteem, behavior & social skills, parent assist. as well
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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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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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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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Life long aquatic skills taught, beautiful lake & ocean settings. Lmtd Enrollment. Much Individual guidance & attention.
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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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Day camp offers fun, safe activities for youth. Also available are sports & performing arts camps.
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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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Traditional camp nestled on private site, SM Mts. Supportive caring staff, transportation available to westside & valley
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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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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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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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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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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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Traditional YMCA mtn resident camp. Spectacular site in San Diego's high mountains. Character building experiences.
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Beautiful oceanfront camp. Surfing, body boarding, sea kayaking, San Diego, CA.Travel groups served. Beach camping.
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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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Self-esteem specialty. Campers thrive in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere with opportunities to belong, learn, contribute. Outstanding staff.
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YMCA camp located in beautiful mountain area. Year-round modern facility dedicated to serving the youth and families of Los Angeles. They also offer Friday-Saturday sessions at $110 per person.
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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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