Camp Fire San Diego - Camp CaHiTo

Camp Fire San Diego - Camp CaHiTo offers activities such as kayaking, archery, rock climbing, arts and crafts, drama, hip hop dance, swimming, hiking, orienteering, and nature lore. Campers also take part in cookouts, fort building, team-building, movie nights, game nights, and extreme adventure courses, with some sessions including hiking Mission Trails and snorkeling with leopard sharks. The program includes both arts-focused and outdoor-focused options, including climbing and general hiking.

• Ages: 3–16 years old
• Schedule: Winter camps run now through March 9; spring camps run March 30–April 24; summer camp runs May 25–September 4; resident camp drop-off is Monday 8:00–8:30 am with pick-up at the end of the week 3:30–4:00 pm, and extended hours are available Monday from 7:00 am and Friday after hours until 6:00 pm
• Price: All campers are required to become a Camp Fire SD member for $25.

Camp Fire San Diego – Camp CaHiTo is the San Diego affiliate of the Camp Fire organization, which was founded in 1910 and has been empowering San Diego youth through outdoor adventure since 1910. Camp CaHiTo has camps running throughout the year for children ages 3 and up, including spring break camp, summer camp, Thanksgiving camp, and winter camp programs. Camp CaHiTo Resident – Sleepaway Camp is described as perfect for first-time and experienced campers alike and is described as a hidden gem with 7.5 acres of beautiful nature. Resident Camp is cancelled for 2020.

Camp CaHiTo is accredited by the American Camp Association and follows over 300 national standards for health and safety, with an on-call nurse and director team available 24/7 during the camp program. The camp describes its staff as highly trained and caring, highlights expert guidance from its staff, and notes small groups and a high staff ratio. Camp CaHiTo is rated 5 out of 5 stars in camper reviews shown.

Camp Fire states that it connects young people to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves, and that Camp Fire creates safe spaces where young people can have fun and be themselves. Camp Fire was America’s first multiracial, multicultural, and nonsectarian organization for girls, has been coed since 1975, and has formally affirmed all sexual orientations since 1993. Camp Fire’s 47 affiliates in 24 states provide school day programs, afterschool programs, leadership programs, and camps and outdoor education, and its programs are described as playful, inclusive, affordable, and powerful out-of-class experiences. Camp CaHiTo is described as having an inclusive program, focusing on camper choice and kid-planning, and emphasizing unplugging from screens for a full week away from technology.

The program notes that pricing for Resident Camp includes a special Resident Camp T-shirt, transportation to and from CaHiTo day camp, all activities, all meals, and boarding, and that transportation is provided to all off-site activities from Camp CaHiTo Resident Camp. Camp CaHiTo works with each camper to help them get the most out of their camp experience, including developing new skills such as independence and teamwork, discovering new passions, and making new friends. Camp CaHiTo focuses on social development, decision-making skills, and outdoor exploration, and camp spots are described as filling up fast and highly sought after. A snack is provided during extended hours.

Parent testimonials describe Camp CaHiTo as easy to sign up for, with organized drop-off and pick-up, and say that kids get to do crafts, play, climb, and come home tired and dirty from the day’s activities. Parents also describe the staff as helpful and friendly and mention that trees keep the camp shady and give it an “out in the forest” feel.

Last updated March 10, 2026.