Overnight Summer Camps in California

One of the most valuable ways if instilling self-esteem into a child's life is through outdoor programs that help children grow and acquire important social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills that otherwise would not be possible in a classroom setting. In July and August each year, children ages seven through 13 enjoy a traditional residential "sleepover" camp at Circle V.

Volcano Adventure Camp engages students with walking field trips for younger participants and thrilling overnight excursions for older ones, fostering outdoor learning and exploration in a dynamic environment.

Walton's Grizzly Lodge delivers an unforgettable overnight summer camp experience with over 40 engaging activities, including water sports, horseback riding, and a thrilling 500-foot zip line. Established in 1926, it embodies a rich tradition of adventure and camaraderie.

Walton’s Grizzly Lodge provides the ideal overnight summer camp experience for children ages 7–15. Located in the Sierras of Northern California, camp life centers around our private lake.

Wild Rock is a five-day camp specifically designed for students entering 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade. It is a safe place where students will learn about their great God through age-appropriate teaching, engaging worship, and time outdoors in His creation.

Camp Unalayee has been taking kids on outdoor adventures since 1949. Located in Northern California’s Trinity Alps, we are a non-profit, wilderness summer camp that provides meaningful outdoor experiences for children ages 10-17.

Welcome to Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps—Camp Hess Kramer and Gindling Hilltop Camp! Since 1952, Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps have been providing a dynamic and fun environment where campers and staff become part of a community. We strive to build a place where everyone is equal and included, supported and cared for, connected and challenged. Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps provide children a better understanding of their Jewish background while giving them a summer they will never forget.

Attention ages 12 - 18 years old: WOLF School is again offering a Beginner‘s Backpacking Camp, which is a 3 day, 2 night & an Advanced Backpacking Camp, which is 4 day, 3 night. Both are backpacking adventures through Point Reyes National Seashore, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Come explore the great outdoors through hiking, exploration, science and nature!

All Camp Woodcraft sessions deliver the full outdoor adventure experience, including: archery, rock tower climbing, campfire songs, nature exploration, arts and crafts, s’mores, forever friendships, and more! The camp curriculum also includes learning experiences in outdoor ethics, nature education, and environmental responsibility.

Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp is a summer camp for social change. We help 12-17 year-olds from all over the country (and even other countries!) make a difference on a cause they care about -- all while having one of the best experiences of their life.

Youth Camp focuses on developing strong, independent, moral leaders through youth programming designed to promote both spiritual and personal growth. While campers enjoy an array of activities like archery, high ropes*, kayaking*, or sailing*, they are achieving confidence, perseverance, and independence. In their cabins, kids learn the value of community living, friendship, and responsibility.

This program is packed full of fun activities with plenty of opportunities to make new friends. With attentive, energetic, and well-trained staff, campers will enjoy participating in all camp has to offer including swimming, archery, canoeing, climbing the rock wall, flying down the zip-line, arts & crafts, guided hikes, campfires, sports, camp-outs, and so much more! Campers will usually become more responsible, confident and capable in the outdoors, all while making memories to last a lifetime!

Camp Loma Mar is the South Bay's oldest and best-known overnight camp, operating year-round on over one hundred acres of pristine mountain land next to Pescadero Creek. With extensive activities ranging from archery to arts and crafts and our zip line, we’re proud to offer the ultimate camping experience since 1914 – but it’s our friendly and professional staff members that elevate Camp Loma Mar to something truly wonderful.

YMCA Summer Camp offers diverse programs like day, overnight, family, and specialty camps. Children build friendships, learn new skills, and engage in outdoor activities, all while experiencing personal growth in a nurturing environment.

The Yosemite Summer Field Research Course is for students entering 11th or 12th grade with a passion for exploration, science, and adventure. What you will learn: On this course, you can create your own ecological research project while backpacking in the Yosemite wilderness. You will get to experience an ecological research expedition among some of the most dramatic scenery on earth.

Campers entering 6th grade through post high school (up to age 23) participate in a day or overnight project-based program designed for neurodivergent youth who have social/cognitive support needs such as autism and ADHD. Altitude provides opportunities to build social skills, independence, and self confidence in a natural setting to help prepare your child for the transition to young adulthood and the rest of their lives.

We offer a wide variety of summer camps and strive to provide something in every camper’s wheelhouse. Our programs are broken up into four groups to better assist you and your camper(s) in finding exactly what you're looking for!