About
Camp Woodcraft offers School Retreats, Eco Warriors, Sleepaway Camp, Family Camp, and Field Trips & Nature Excursions. School Retreats are available year-round during summer and school breaks, Sleepaway Camp is available during summer, winter, and spring breaks, and Field Trips & Nature Excursions can be booked for weekends or consecutive day trips. Camp Woodcraft is open to children ages 7-13.
Programs
- School Retreats — Grades 4-12 · Available year-round, summer and school breaks
- Eco Warriors — Grades 5-12
- Sleepaway Camp — Grades 2-12 · Available during summer, winter and spring breaks
- Family Camp — All Ages
- Field Trips & Nature Excursions — Grades K-12 · Book for weekends or consecutive day trips
At a glance
- Ages: 7–13 years old
- General schedule: Year-round outdoor education programs; offerings include single-day field trips, multi-day school retreats, and week-long overnight camps.
About the provider
Camp Woodcraft was founded in 1902 and launched scouting and camping programs in Los Angeles in 1922. Its leadership team includes Helen “Curly” Morales, Director of Camp Woodcraft & Outdoor Education; Natalie “Selfie” Pinedo, Manager of Outdoor Education; Diana Gonzalez, Outdoor and Environmental Educator; and Jesse “Lemonade” Esquivel, Camp Coordinator. The program is WASC-accredited, and in 2024 Helen Morales was recognized as Outdoor Educator of the Year for Southern California by AEOE. Camp Woodcraft also received the ACA Eleanor P. Eells Award for Excellence in Research in Practice.
Camp Woodcraft is open to all children of all abilities ages 7-13. Enrollment is limited to approximately 120 campers per session. A deposit of 25% of tuition is due to secure enrollment, and tuition must be paid in full by June 1st. The team works with families before registration to assess whether a child will thrive and identify accommodations. Campers may choose which cabin they most identify with. Shower stalls are individual. Mixed gender activity units combine bunk units for daytime activities.
Last updated September 6, 2026.
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