Overnight Summer Camps in California

Westminster Woods offers residential summer camps for youth in a nature-rich setting. Camps focus on character growth, spiritual development, and fostering a sense of community. Ages and interests vary, with specialized programs available.

For ages 9-12 in Fairfax and Lagunitas offers an immersive experience in wilderness skills, including an overnight campout to test newly acquired abilities, covering topics like nature awareness, wilderness safety, animal tracking, and fire-making, suitable for both newcomers and those who have previously participated in Vilda programs.

Wise Girl Adventures takes girls entering grades 7/8 and 9/10 to Point Reyes National Seashore for a 3 day/2 night trip. Designed for girls who are open to growing self-esteem and confidence, making new friends, challenging themselves, and having a really great time!

Participants aged 13-17 engage in an enriching mix of camping and hiking in Yosemite National Park, exploring breathtaking landscapes and summiting peaks. The program fosters personal growth through challenges, risk-taking, and supportive teamwork.

Experience a transformative five-day, four-night outdoor camp from April 14-18, 2025. Participants engage in hands-on learning, fostering skills in nature, teamwork, and leadership while creating lasting memories in a vibrant, immersive environment.

Experience an immersive Christian camp in a serene forest setting, fostering connections and personal growth through diverse recreational activities. Groups of 25 to 270 campers engage in enriching experiences that inspire faith and community.

Amplify Sleep Away Camp fosters individuality and creativity in a supportive environment. Campers engage in environmental activism while enjoying healthy meals, daily swimming, and the beauty of 500 acres of private land, ensuring a fun and enriching experience.

Berkeley Tuolumne Camp offers enriching family camp experiences, Counselor-in-Training programs, and specialty weekends, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Yosemite National Park, fostering outdoor adventure and community engagement.

Biblical teaching and solo spiritual exploration, Creative Games, arts and crafts, and activities, Group discussions and authentic worship, Lifelong friendships, unforgettable memories, and a week of fun!

We offer a variety of workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as biomedical research, drug development, pharmacy or nursing. Camps are offered in summer and winter and there are online and in-person options available, including residential camps held at some of the world’s best universities.

We offer a variety of workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school and middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as biomedical research, drug development, pharmacy or nursing. Camps are offered in summer and winter and there are online and in-person options available, including residential camps held at some of the world’s best universities.

BREAD Camp is a great place to discover community, spirituality and learn more about yourself. Campers spend mornings exploring spirituality through activities, conversation, and small group discussions. Afternoons are filled with fun elective activities including swimming, arts and crafts and hiking. Evenings are filled with games, campfires, compline and a few surprises!

A summer of outdoor adventure that includes hiking, canoeing, zip lining and more to encourage students to step out of their comfort zone. The leadership development journey begins with a focus on social awareness, leadership development and community action.

Located on 2,800 picturesque acres just outside Los Angeles, children of all ages come together at Camp Alonim to create memories that will last a lifetime. From the moment they drive in the gates on Peppertree Lane, Alonimers are excited for summers filled with fun, friendships, learning, and growth. Jewish values form the base of our program, which is carefully structured to promote a warm and welcoming camp community.

Nestled in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest and at the foot of the San Gorgonio Wilderness, YMCA Camp Arbolado is a Year-Round Wilderness Retreat that has brought and created friends together for exceptional outdoor experiences since 1925.

WOLF School’s newest camp! Camp Arroyo is a state-of-the-art, green-built facility featuring some of the latest developments in environmentally-friendly design and features. Located in the hills overlooking the Livermore Valley, just east of the San Francisco Bay Area, Camp Arroyo is the perfect location for California outdoor environmental education.

Camp Azalea Trails is located on 12.5 acres of land on a special use permit from the US Forest Service at 6,800’ elevation in the San Jacinto mountain area near Idyllwild. The camp sits in a wonderful pine and oak mixed forest and is ideal for troop camping, group retreats, family reunions and workshops.

Wayfinder’s Camp Bloomfield has been sharing the joys of the great outdoors with our children and families since 1958. The program offers activities adapted for children of all ages and abilities and gives them a natural and safe environment to develop self-esteem and build independence. Camp Bloomfield is the only one of its kind for children with multiple disabilities and blindness in the State of California that is offered free of charge to participants.

Overnight Camp is full of traditional outdoor activities like campfires, hikes, skits and the chance to sleep under the stars. Campers disconnect from technology and distractions of outside life, offering an unforgettable positive experience.

Located only 45 minutes from Redlands Family YMCA and a mere two hours from Los Angeles, Camp Edwards offers a traditional overnight camp environment for all in the San Bernardino Mountains. Perfect for children and teens, Camp Edwards is a special place where memories of a lifetime are made and life-long friendships are formed.