Overnight Summer Camps in California

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...

YMCA Overnight Camps include a wide range of activities such as archery, swimming, canoeing, fishing, BB guns, slingshots, and low ropes. Campers take part in rock climbing wall and climbing tower experiences, zip line, Mine Chute Slides, GaGa Ball,...

Camp del Corazon offers a free overnight summer camp for children who are living with the challenges of heart disease. In addition to the summer camp, the program runs year-round opportunities and programs for children and young adults with...

Camp de Benneville Pines Youth Camps offers three to seven day retreats that include activities such as art, music, yoga, theater, and games. The camps are part of a broader program that includes youth camps, camps for adults, family camps, and...

Camp Auxilium offers arts and crafts, archery, swimming, sports, dancing, campfires, daily Mass, and the rosary as part of its summer program. Girls can take part in both day camp and residential camp options. The camp uses 50 acres of land for its...

Tamwood Summer Camps at UCLA offers English classes, organized instruction in a range of sports, creative and cultural activities, sightseeing, social activities, excursions, and cultural events. Campers also take part in short-form content creation...

NBC Basketball Camps at Pacific Union College includes basketball skill work, drills, games, tournaments, and leadership training. Campers take part in ball handling, position specific drills, shooting drills, work on the jump shot and attacking the...

San Mateo Outdoor Education includes activities such as making their beds, caring for their clothes, keeping themselves clean, setting up meals, cleaning the dining hall, and creating their cabin skit performance. Students explore the forest and...

Big Bear Lake Christian Camp offers an incredible variety of programs and activities supported by facilities for every need. The camp serves many guests who return year after year and provides fabulous food as part of the experience. Qualified staff...

Berkeley Echo Lake Camp offers activities such as archery, basketball, badminton, and canoeing. Campers use facilities that include a heated swimming pool, a performing arts stage, an observation deck, an archery range, a basketball court, a...

Ascension Summer Camp includes activities such as arts and crafts, swimming, athletics, archery, canoeing, hiking, and inner-tubing. The program invites campers to take part in a week of activities, fun, and building life-long friendships through...