Overnight Summer Camps in California

Madera County 4-H Camp at Camp Keola is part of the 4-H Youth Development program. It uses learn by doing activities, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based education programs to help young people enhance their leadership abilities and develop...

Lazy W Ranch Camp operates camping programs that include events for children, youth, and adults. The camp runs a residential summer camp as well as specialized weekend retreats and also hosts groups from a variety of organizations. • Ages: 5–18...

Kidder Creek Camp is a Christian summer adventure and ranch camp where kids take part in real outdoor adventures in God’s creation. Activities include the Dirty Dash Spartan-style obstacle course and mud race, along with other adventure experiences...

JEMS Mount Hermon Youth Camps is part of the JEMS Mount Hermon summer conference, which has grown to include youth camps within six divisions: Family, Jr. High, Inter High, Sr. High, College, and Special Camps. The JEMS Mount Hermon family has grown...

Camp Perthes includes a wide range of activities such as a camp field trip to an amusement park, a Drone Flying STEM Program, horseback riding, archery, fishing and boating, zip lining, a high ropes course, a Perthes cooking class, swimming and...

Camp Gilboa is a progressive summer camp and year-round community where campers take part in creative, challenging experiential learning that uses art, drama, role playing, and thought-provoking games. Camp adventures are structured to encourage...

Amplify Arts Project (Girls Rock SB) includes activities such as climbing and flying on a high ropes course, hiking, stargazing, and throwing dance parties. Participants spend time jamming, learning about and creating songs, and producing, filming,...

Frontier Ranch is a summer camp ministry of Mission Springs Camp and Conference Center. Junior Camp summer camps are open for campers going into 4th–6th grade, Middle School camp is a week for campers entering 6th–9th grade, and High School camp is...

Berkeley Echo Lake Camp offers youth camps, family camps, Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs, 50 and better programming, and backpacking programs. Campers and families have access to a performing arts stage, an archery range, a basketball court, a...

Devil Pups Youth Program for America is a 10 day encampment each July. The camp emphasizes the development of leadership skills and physical fitness of youth. The program lists values including Integrity, Courage, Decisiveness, Dependability, Tact,...

Pali Institute offers hands-on, immersive experiences in the outdoors that include science experiments, team challenges, and adventure-based learning. Students explore geology and ecology through activities such as analyzing rock formations,...

Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) is a STEM-based, outdoor science school that focuses on marine science education for 4th- through 12th-grade students. The program’s focus areas include marine biology and island ecology, self-esteem building...

Camp Woodcraft offers outdoor learning with hands-on, nature-based adventures that include activities such as campfire programs and hikes. The program includes sleepaway camp, family camp, customizable school retreats, and the Eco Warriors youth...

United Boys & Girls Clubs Youth Programs at Camp Whittier include activities such as archery, guided hikes, pool time, and ropes. The program also offers a hands on filmmaking experience through SBIFF Film Camp, where camper teams work with and...

Camp Whitsett is a Scout Camp owned by the Scouting America Western Los Angeles County Council. It serves nearly 2,500 scouts every summer and houses a nationally accredited high adventure base. Founded in 1947, Camp Whitsett continues to operate in...

Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake offers drama, arts and crafts, outdoor education, nutrition education, sports, and waterfront activities. Camp programs are adapted to meet the individual needs of each participant, and the accessible site removes...

Camp Ramah in California is a coeducational, residential summer camp. It is affiliated with the Conservative Movement and the National Ramah Commission. The camp operates under the educational auspices of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at...

Camp Lolek is a Catholic summer camp where campers take part in prayer, fellowship, faith formation, and summer camp activities. Campers also participate in hands-on projects. Older participants can lead summer camp activities and lead a cabin of...

Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps offers activities such as arts and crafts, archery, swimming at the pool, Israeli dancing, surfing, bodyboarding, and ocean adventure. Campers can also take part in sports conditioning, aviation and drones, soccer,...

Camp Green Meadows Outdoor School combines science education with outdoor adventure for students. Approximately 3,300 fifth and sixth grade students attend the program every year. All nine student cabins at Camp Green Meadows Outdoor School have...