Overnight Summer Camps in California

Join the MrJ Band as they share Christ through one-of-a-kind drama, music and teaching at our exciting chapels. Explore all the fun activities like zipline, archery, bb guns, gaga ball, pickleball, hiking, swimming, crafts, tournaments and so much more! We can’t wait to see you this summer at Sugar Pine!

No matter what camp you choose - Base Camp, Cowboy, Wrangler in Training, Wilderness, Aquatics or Abba’s Child - you’ll have an incredible time at camp this summer!

Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp program and outcomes center on our two-week long sessions. Organized into cabin groups of one counselor and up to 7 campers of similar age, children participate in developmentally appropriate activities.

Clark Creek Lodge is located in the West's most amazing summer fun area on the Pacific Crest Trail next to world famous Burney Falls and Lake Britton. A short drive to Mt. Shasta and Mt. Lassen National Park. Campers at Clark Creek enjoy plenty of activities on our property plus day adventures to experience this unique region

Our Resident camp program allows campers to tailor their schedule to meet their individual preferences. For example, if you love sports and staying active you can fill your day with soccer, tennis, football, hiking, and swimming lessons. Or if want to gain horsemanship skills, you can spend most of your day down in the barn learning to ride and care for horses. If you prefer more skill-based activities such as arts and crafts, archery, or riflerly: you will have plenty to keep you busy.

High school students in the Marine and Coastal Science Pre-College Program at UC Davis get to fully immerse themselves in coastal science and research for two weeks while living and studying at the Bodega Marine Laboratory and Reserve.

Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at UCLA! Our coding camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at a world-renowned research and technology university. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy UCLA's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!

Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at UC Irvine! Our Irvine camps strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the nation's top public universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy UC Irvine's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!

Located in the San Bernardino Mountains of California, Camp Conrad Chinnock offers recreational, social, and educational opportunities for adolescents and families living with Type 1 diabetes. Campers are taught diabetes self-management skills in a fun, interactive, and safe environment. A primary focus of Diabetes Camping and Educational Services is providing residential camping experiences for youth with Type 1 diabetes and their families at Camp Conrad Chinnock.

Kids and teens will find this week long camp filled with adventure, fun, challenge and friendship. Campers are grouped together with other kids and teens their own age and live in a cabin with counselors. In addition to diabetes education , participants enjoy classic camp experiences such as swimming, arts & crafts, sports & games, dance, campfires and more. This program is a great option for participants who are looking for a shorter camp experience closer to the Bay Area. Round trip transportation from San Jose available for an additional fee.

Beautiful camp in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains! 140 beds, pool, dining hall, farm, campfire area, sports and games and a 50' giant swing! Fully accessible camp perfect for youth or adult programs. We provide full food service.

This camp experience is exclusively offered at Camp Whittier and is owned and operated by the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County. We partner with both private and public school groups to create an interactive and educational experience where kids can follow their passions while exploring the great outdoors. Elings Science & Math Camp can even be tailored to fit your individual educational goals. Educators are invited to choose from a menu of over 20 different S.T.E.A.M. modules that correlate to Next Generation standards.

Youth campers (1st – 8th grade) and (9th -12th grade) will participate in a variety of programs, including campfires, swimming, horseback riding, drama, arts and crafts, and adaptive sports. Campers are encouraged to explore new challenges independently with their new friends. Campers will gain a greater understanding and acceptance of their vision loss, leading to increased self -confidence.

Believe it or not Griffith Park Boys' Camp has been part of the City of Los Angeles’ Department of Recreation and Parks Camping Section since 1924. Griffith Park Boys Camp has more than 87 years of history helping give boys, through the transformative experiences of nature, a foundation for future greatness. This great place is not just somewhere; it is right here in your own back yard.

The beautiful setting and open philosophy of Hidden Villa make for an especially memorable experience for children of all ages. The camp is designed to grow with children and adjust to meet their needs, introducing them to wilderness and farm activities, fostering leadership skills and responsibility, and emphasizing respect for the environment and for others.

Get a taste of collegiate life this summer at UC Berkeley! Our STEM camps strike the perfect balance between skill development and summer fun, allowing kids and teens to experience a week at one of the nation's top public universities. Your child will work alongside new friends and learn from expert tech mentors, while taking breaks in between to enjoy UC Berkeley's outdoor playing fields for ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, board games, and more!

Idyllwild Arts Academy is the premier, internationally-acclaimed residential arts high school, ranked by Niche as the Best Private High School for the Arts in America two years in a row. With a unique blend of college-preparatory academics and pre-professional art courses, students develop into thoughtful Citizen Artists fully prepared to make an impact in the world.

At Jay Nolan Camp, we believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and empowers every child to embrace their individuality. Our inclusive camp is designed for kids with and without disabilities where every child is valued, accepted, and given the opportunity to thrive. Our focus on inclusivity and neurodiversity is designed to create a setting where young minds can learn, play, and grow together.

Our summer jazz immersion programs are held on the beautiful campus of Stanford University. With classrooms, performance venues, food, and dormitories all in close proximity, SJW becomes a self-contained jazz village in which students stay focused on their jazz studies and interact easily and often with our great faculty and artists.

At Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley, we offer an exciting array of programs designed to engage and inspire Scouts of all ages. Our diverse program offerings include an extensive selection of merit badge options that cover various interests and skill sets. Whether it's honing wilderness survival skills, mastering archery techniques, exploring nature through ecology and conservation, or dirty jobs, there's something for everyone. In addition to merit badges, campers can participate in thrilling adventure activities like rock climbing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking.