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Camp Nor'wester
Residential coed summer camp
Less Technology - More Independence. Camp Nor'wester has provided memorable summers to 1000's of kids since 1935. Activities are considered traditional: arts and crafts, drama, archery, and ropes course, with lots of outdoor activities like sailing, kayaking, hiking and overnight camping trips. Living is cooperative - everyone helps with daily living needs like cleaning latrine and shower houses; clearing trails; gathering wood for shower house boilers, repairing fire circles, and serving food at meal times. We get outside, live with simple comforts, and do things that require personal effort.
Leaving the distractions of technology, media and commerce behind, campers discover new interests and friendships through simple, self- powered pleasures. Change takes time. Our four-week program allows campers to step out on their own, away from preconceived images or expectations held by family and school communities. They will encounter challenging experiences in a supportive, group living environment. They will learn to build relationships, share adventures and take on responsibilities.
Kids don't have to be the smartest, fastest, tallest or coolest to come to Nor'wester. They just have to be willing to leave the cushy life behind, unplug for a while, and try something out of the ordinary.
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Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Since 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, formerly known as ISOMATA, has offered intensive workshops in dance, film/video, music, theatre, visual arts and creative writing to students of all ages and abilities including families, in the spectacular San Jacinto Moutains of Southern California.
Early July-Late August. Most programs are two weeks long. Children, 5-12, Junior Artists, 11-13, Youth, 13-18.
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Shane Weight Loss Camp California
Residential Coed Camp
Featured on The Tyra Show, MTV, 20/20, Dr. Phil and The Discovery Channel, Camp Shane has outstanding facilities and extensive activities. Portion controlled meals with classes in nutrition, dieting and cooking result in superb, proven weight losses. Fun, friendly and family run since 1968. You're going to look and feel great after a summer at Camp Shane. We're a weight loss camp with excellent results but dieting is only part of our awesome program. We don't make being overweight a bigger problem than it is. We're a lot of fun, very friendly and we really care about each other.
At Camp Shane you'll feel comfortable, welcome and good about yourself! We know exactly what you're going through and we're here to help you succeed and have the best time of your life. We have a highly supervised program with great tasting meals and an extensive list of activities.
Shane Weight Loss Camps
Residential Coed Camp
Featured on The Tyra Show, MTV, 20/20, Dr. Phil and The Discovery Channel, Camp Shane has outstanding facilities and extensive activities. Portion controlled meals with classes in nutrition, dieting and cooking result in superb, proven weight losses. Fun, friendly and family run since 1968. You're going to look and feel great after a summer at Camp Shane. We're a weight loss camp with excellent results but dieting is only part of our awesome program. We don't make being overweight a bigger problem than it is. We're a lot of fun, very friendly and we really care about each other.
At Camp Shane you'll feel comfortable, welcome and good about yourself! We know exactly what you're going through and we're here to help you succeed and have the best time of your life. We have a highly supervised program with great tasting meals and an extensive list of activities from jet skis and dune buggies to dance and dramatics.
Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp
Residential coed camps
Yes, we really do have monkeys and 100's of other animals. We are an animal lovers dream come true! Our curiosity guided programs offer a safe place to interact with over 300 animals! 26 week long courses include; Jr Vet, Adopt an Animal, Pottery, CSI, Archery, Survival Skills, Cooking, Crafts, Fishing, Riflery, Build it yourself physics lab and so much more.
Campers come from all over the world. Airport transportation available from the St. Louis International Airport. Located on 240 acres of oak/hickory forest. Our camp offers; modern air-conditioned cabins, swimming pool, fishing ponds, miles of hiking trails and it's own camp zoo.
Cottonwood Gulch Foundation
Wilderness Adventure Program
Backpack up a mountain, live in a canyon, survey with an archaeologist, go rock climbing, restore burrowing owl habitat, silversmith your own jewelry, become best friends with someone you won't meet anywhere else - all in one summer. And we've been doing this longer than just about everyone--since 1926, our traveling expeditions have explored the Four Corners area, backpacking into remote wilderness areas, canoeing river canyons and exploring ancestral Puebloan ruins and the modern cultures of the Southwest.
Friendships and lessons learned at the Gulch last a lifetime, and a large number of our Trekkers and staff "70%-75%" return for another summer. Expeditions range from 2-6 weeks in length and are for those ages 10-19. Options include both single-sex and co-ed groups. Call or email for a free brochure, or just to chat with us about why we love what we do!
Kennolyn Camps
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Kennolyn Camps has a wide range of summer camp options. From one week of Day Camp to four weeks of Resident Camp. From our specialized Equestrian Camp to our Family Camp over Labor Day weekend. Make Kennolyn Camps a part of your summer!
35 activities to choose from for boys and girls ages 6-14, including extensive ropes courses for all ages, horseback riding and more. Located on 300 acres in California's beautiful Redwoods, five miles from Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean.
Camp Nor'wester
Residential coed summer camp
Less Technology - More Independence. Camp Nor'wester has provided memorable summers to 1000's of kids since 1935. Activities are considered traditional: arts and crafts, drama, archery, and ropes course, with lots of outdoor activities like sailing, kayaking, hiking and overnight camping trips. Living is cooperative - everyone helps with daily living needs like cleaning latrine and shower houses; clearing trails; gathering wood for shower house boilers, repairing fire circles, and serving food at meal times. We get outside, live with simple comforts, and do things that require personal effort.
Leaving the distractions of technology, media and commerce behind, campers discover new interests and friendships through simple, self- powered pleasures. Change takes time. Our four-week program allows campers to step out on their own, away from preconceived images or expectations held by family and school communities. They will encounter challenging experiences in a supportive, group living environment. They will learn to build relationships, share adventures and take on responsibilities.
Kids don't have to be the smartest, fastest, tallest or coolest to come to Nor'wester. They just have to be willing to leave the cushy life behind, unplug for a while, and try something out of the ordinary.
