Overnight Summer Camps in California

Positive Adventures at Big Bear Retreats offers thrilling activities like canoeing, hiking, archery, and zip lining, fostering teamwork and leadership. Guests enjoy delicious buffet meals and comfortable accommodations, all set against the stunning backdrop of Big Bear Lake.

The Pacific Summer High School Institute is a two-week residential pre-college summer program designed for curious high school students to live, learn and grow at one of America’s top universities. During the program, summer institute students will become immersed in cutting-edge topics and issues through learning environments focused on real-world, hands-on experiences in our labs, studios, fields and makerspaces. In short, Pacific Institute students will experience college firsthand.

The Pacific Summer High School Institute is a two-week residential pre-college summer program designed for curious high school students to live, learn and grow at one of America’s top universities. During the program, summer institute students will become immersed in cutting-edge topics and issues through learning environments focused on real-world, hands-on experiences in our labs, studios, fields and makerspaces. In short, Pacific Institute students will experience college firsthand.

Education Unlimited® summer programs held at Stanford University include A+ Summer Achievement Programs, Science and Engineering Camps, Computer Camps, Video Production Camp, High School Actors Workshop, Emerging Writers Institute, and the Public Speaking Institute.

This camp provides Christian education, engaging worship services, and enriching residential camping activities, fostering youth development in a nurturing environment that builds character and instills values for lifelong growth.

Camp inspired activities and Bible lessons provide a week of both fun and faith for children. Highlights include crafts, swimming, singing, hiking, games, and campfire. Sleeping in a tent, cooking over an open fire, exploring endless trails, stomping through the creek while learning about God’s creation - these are some of the highlights of a week at Indian Point with Adventure Camp.

This Christian Camp empowers at-risk and underprivileged children through a transformative summer residential program, fostering personal growth, building confidence, and creating lasting friendships in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Camp Omni provides an educational adventure shaped by fun and friends! Our camp features science, natural wonder, and humanist values such as empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and community. Summer sessions are week long, outdoor residential camps for campers ages 8-17.

R.M. Pyles Boys Camp promotes long-term positive behavioral change for low-income, disadvantaged boys by providing a multi-year wilderness camp experience supplemented by year-round mentoring that builds life skills and instills the values of hard work, education, and positive choices.

Whether we are playing a spirited game of dodgeball or sitting around a campfire singing and roasting marshmallows, our staff will make sure your children are engaged and having the time of their lives.

Camps that offer a variety of experiences, including: swimming; arts and crafts; archery; slingshots; camp outs; campfires; hiking, outdoor education; cabin activities; chapel time and devotions and much more. Through this camp experience campers will have the opportunity to discover the depths of God’s love for them and the wonder of his creation.

Spend a week of Scouting adventure on the beach! This Aquatic Center facility is located on beautiful Mission Bay. You'll camp among the sandy dunes and set sail for the Pacific Ocean. Campers at CFI enjoy the ultimate waterfront experience.

Summer Adventures at Southwestern Academy offers students a wide range of core courses and electives, including intensive ESL and SAT/TOEFL classes for students wanting to improve their language skills and reach appropriate level necessary to complete a college preparatory curriculum. Academic enrichment and credit coursework offerings. Science, social studies, reading, English and math combined with afternoon activities, sports, and field trips to popular southern California destinations. WASC accreditation. Come and join the fun with students from around the world! Day program available. Retreats & conferences accepted

Students and their friends experience an unforgettable camp in the San Bernardino Mountains, fostering relationships and spiritual growth through engaging activities and community bonding, all within an all-inclusive package for $330.

Our one-week and two-week programs give campers the unique opportunity to explore science and space in our specialized labs and engage in mountain adventure activities. Campers will broaden their horizons and learn valuable communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in an encouraging and supportive environment.

Summer Bridge serves a globally diverse community of entering undergraduates in a six-week academic program. Scholars take a full course load, including two academic courses and a mentorship program, to gain early and deep exposure to the rigor and expectations of the #1 public research university.

Gold Arrow Camp is a traditional summer camp located on Huntington Lake. Boys and girls ages 6-14 make fun, lifelong memories at our California summer camp while participating in activities like wake boarding, horseback riding, and rock climbing.

A great place for kids! Camp Augusta provides a supportive environment that embraces the essence of being a child. A wide selection of diverse activities provide each camper the fun, memories and growth we all remember and associate with summer camp.

Activities at camp vary both in substance and content, ensuring variety to maximize each camper’s experience. Appropriate time is provided for self-care, rest and personal reflection. At different points throughout the day, campers will interact with their cabin, unit and the entire camp community.

PALS mission is to create inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down syndrome. Our volunteer-led programs change attitudes, transform lives, and inspire a world of belonging.