About
UCLA UniCamp is an overnight summer camp where campers take part in activities such as an alpine climbing tower, canoeing, swimming, archery, arts and crafts, nature programming, STEM programming, sailing, mountain biking, and recreation. Classic UniCamp is a traditional residential camp program, and Older Camper programs include all of the activities from Classic Camp and additional options such as backpacking and one-night camping excursions through the WALL program, and leadership skill development through the UniCorps junior counselor program with 30 hours of community service after completing the program.
• Ages: 10–17 years old
• Schedule: Multi-day overnight sessions running between June 21 and August 9, 2026
• Price: Camper rates range from $265 to $675 per session, with the full cost to UniCamp at $1600 per camper
UCLA UniCamp is a residential outdoor summer camp that includes Classic Camp for ages 10–14 and Older Camper programs for ages 15–17 that are specifically designed for high school students. The Village Session is only for ages 13–17 and partners with The Village Nation, focusing on empowering campers through appreciating African American heritage in the context of social justice. Each Classic UniCamp session partners with a Los Angeles area nonprofit or after-school program to address a specific social initiative, and programs that have community partners such as UCLA Community Schools and The Village Nation may have different pricing. Camp rates are based on factors including participation in CalFresh and household income, and automatic camperships are offered to everyone based on provided information, with additional camperships available on a limited basis.
UCLA UniCamp serves youth ages 10–17 years old and annually links about 500 UCLA student volunteers with over 1,200 urban LA youth. Each year, UCLA UniCamp sends over 1,200 children from urban communities and 450 student volunteers to its residential outdoor summer camp. UniCamp has served over 60,000 youth and over 10,000 volunteers over the past 85 years and has been serving LA youth since 1928. UCLA UniCamp is the official philanthropy of the Students of UCLA, is a program of University Camps, Inc., and is an independently funded 501(c)3 non-profit that connects UCLA with the community. UCLA UniCamp uses a Continuum of Care model that describes a progression from underserved kids to campers, to student volunteers, to community leaders. Volunteers for UCLA UniCamp must be at least 18 years old.
No experience or special equipment is required for Older Camper programs. Registration requires a photo of the camper that clearly shows the camper’s face, contact information for one primary adult contact and two emergency contacts, the camper’s health history including allergies and medications, the camper’s immunization record, the camper’s health insurance and medical provider information, income information for everyone in the household, and a credit or debit card for payment if applicable. Registration must be completed at least one week prior to the chosen session.
Last updated March 14, 2026.
• Ages: 10–17 years old
• Schedule: Multi-day overnight sessions running between June 21 and August 9, 2026
• Price: Camper rates range from $265 to $675 per session, with the full cost to UniCamp at $1600 per camper
UCLA UniCamp is a residential outdoor summer camp that includes Classic Camp for ages 10–14 and Older Camper programs for ages 15–17 that are specifically designed for high school students. The Village Session is only for ages 13–17 and partners with The Village Nation, focusing on empowering campers through appreciating African American heritage in the context of social justice. Each Classic UniCamp session partners with a Los Angeles area nonprofit or after-school program to address a specific social initiative, and programs that have community partners such as UCLA Community Schools and The Village Nation may have different pricing. Camp rates are based on factors including participation in CalFresh and household income, and automatic camperships are offered to everyone based on provided information, with additional camperships available on a limited basis.
UCLA UniCamp serves youth ages 10–17 years old and annually links about 500 UCLA student volunteers with over 1,200 urban LA youth. Each year, UCLA UniCamp sends over 1,200 children from urban communities and 450 student volunteers to its residential outdoor summer camp. UniCamp has served over 60,000 youth and over 10,000 volunteers over the past 85 years and has been serving LA youth since 1928. UCLA UniCamp is the official philanthropy of the Students of UCLA, is a program of University Camps, Inc., and is an independently funded 501(c)3 non-profit that connects UCLA with the community. UCLA UniCamp uses a Continuum of Care model that describes a progression from underserved kids to campers, to student volunteers, to community leaders. Volunteers for UCLA UniCamp must be at least 18 years old.
No experience or special equipment is required for Older Camper programs. Registration requires a photo of the camper that clearly shows the camper’s face, contact information for one primary adult contact and two emergency contacts, the camper’s health history including allergies and medications, the camper’s immunization record, the camper’s health insurance and medical provider information, income information for everyone in the household, and a credit or debit card for payment if applicable. Registration must be completed at least one week prior to the chosen session.
Last updated March 14, 2026.
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