a CampPage Summer Camp Guide
Southern California Summer Camps and Adventure Programs
Digital Media Academy Summer Computer Camps
Residential and Day coed computer camps
Accredited by Stanford University, DMA is "The Summer Digital Art and Technology Camp for Kids and Teens!" DMA is ideal for students of all ages wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in Hollywood and the entertainment industry, video game design, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of accomplished professionals. Whether to explore a possible career path, gain practical skills or just have an incredible time with friends, DMA is unparalleled.
DMA offers day and overnight courses in weekly and multi-week sessions for youth, age 7-18. DMA courses accommodate a wide variety of digital media interests in a more sophisticated learning environment than other summer computer camps. All courses are project based and taught by accomplished professionals who have a passion for inspiring young minds. An average student to instructor ratio of 6 to 1 allows for plenty of individual attention as students explore, create and immerse themselves.
Teen courses include Robotics, Digital Filmmaking, 3D Animation, Web Production, Programming, and Music and Video Production - just to name a few. Youth courses (called Digital Media Adventures) include Robotics, Digital Filmmaking, Game Creation, Web Design & Flash, Cartoon & Comic Book Creation and Surfing & Filmmaking.
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Summer Institute for the Gifted
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Gifted students in grades K-12 can participate in the renowned Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) program. Hosted at some of the most famous colleges and universities in the country such as Princeton University, Dartmouth College and UC Berkeley, SIG has the best well-rounded program for gifted students as it combines academics, social, cultural and recreational opportunities. Students live and learn on campus for three-weeks, leaving with the additional confidence gained by an experience that is all their own.
Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and teaching assistants, SIG is able to individualize the program for each and every student. Student safety, security and health are our top priority as SIG programs are well staffed for careful supervision. Ten day programs are available for younger students and most of our residential programs have a commuter option. Our more than 25 years of experience have made us the leading organization in the field.
The Summer Institute for the Gifted is the program of the National Society for the Gifted (www.nsgt.org), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) foundation.
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Camp Whittier
Residential coed summer camp
Nestled among the hills of the Los Padres National Forest, the private, tucked-away 55 acre resident camp is bounded by hiking trails and hosts an abundance of wildlife in an oak woodland area. Cachuma Lake and its amenities are within easy walking distance. Programs include: Ropes Challenge Course, Swimming, Drama, Archery, Music, Arts & Crafts, Campfires and more. ACA accredited camp.
5 day sessions in July. Scholarships are available. Campers are between the ages of 6 and 13 years old. CIT'S (counselor in training) program available ages 14-17.
Camp available for user group retreat rentals, challenge course & outdoor education programs year round.
NBC Basketball & Volleyball Camps
Residential summer camps for boys and girls
NBC Camps is the largest, most popular residential basketball camp in the world. Since 1971, we have trained over 150,000 athletes. Located in the United States, Canada, UK, and Italy NBC Camps provides a camp experience unlike any other. Programs include Complete Skills Camp, Crowell's Intensity Camp, Pure Shooting and Attack Moves Camp, All-Star and Elite Camp, Guard and Post Camp, Team Camps, Family Hoops and much more.
NBC VOLLEYBALL CAMPS were founded in 1979. NBC Volleyball camps are located in Alaska, California, Montana, Alberta, Colorado, Oregon and Washington. NBC Camps is designed to encourage athletes to lead a life of physical, mental, relational, and spiritual excellence. We hope to challenge our campers physically by providing the best instruction and technical training for their sport.
New York Film Academy - Teen Film & Acting Camps
Residential and Day Coed Summer Camp
Each summer the world famous New York Film Academy Film and Acting Camps give hundreds of high school students an unforgettable and transformative experience in Filmmaking, Acting and 3-D Animation. Our high school camps are designed for students with little or no previous filmmaking, acting or animation experience. They are hands-on intensive workshops that teach all aspects of the filmmaking process - writing, shooting, directing, and editing is taught by award winning instructors.
Camp season opens in June and ends in August. 1, 3, 4 or 6-week Sessions. Ages 14-17.
-GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps
Day Camps with separate sessions for boys and girls
GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps offer 125 locations across the country directed by the top college coaches and pro players in lacrosse.
Our camps were developed to provide athletes with the opportunity to become better lacrosse players by learning from the best coaches and players in the game today.
Power Chord Academy Music Camp
Residential and Day coed music camp
Second to none in amateur musician training, Power Chord Academy is the premiere music camp for teenage musicians & game-musicians, offering a variety of high-energy, exciting, professional learning experiences.
At Power Chord Academy, dedicated musicians ages 12-18 are put through the most inspirational, educational, and intensive programs of their young careers. Over the last 10 years, we have perfected the art of teen musician training, while providing a highly focused, fun, learning environment. We currently offer numerous programs for both teenage musicians, and teen game-musicians who play Rock Band or Guitar Hero.
Power Chord Academy currently offers 34 Sessions in 12 US locations with teenage musicians attending from across the world. Be sure to reserve your space immediately as Session Space has Sold Out for the last 10 consecutive years! Please visit us at http://www.powerchordacademy.com for more information!
Destination Science Summer Day Camps
Coed Day Camp
DESTINATION SCIENCE "The Ultimate Camp Experience" combines fun & innovative science projects, exciting creativity challenges, outdoor games, character development and unsurpassed customer service. Our goal is for every camper to leave with inner science-confidence & outer self-confidence. All camps are taught by bright, top-notch elementary educators & college students.
Enroll in 4 exciting camps: 1) TECHNO ROBO TRANSFORMERS; build, race & battle robots, design a 3D game, explore lazer lights. 2) WILD ANIMAL PHYSICS FUN PARK; build a rollercoaster, flashing carnival games & live animals 3) ZERO G ROCKET SCIENCE; launch rockets, design a space station, explore meteors & 4) CRAZ-E-COOL ELECTRO INVENTORS; build electronic games, motorized boats & slimy inventions! Grades: K - 6th. Camp is held in over 40 prestigious California communities, see website for a complete listing. Early Bird Savings, Multi-Camp Savings, Sibling Savings!
Wellspring Academy of California Summer Session
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Academy of California, the premier treatment program for adolescent obesity and the first boarding school for weight loss, welcomes students for summer session. Wellspring Academy is the only summer weight loss program or camp where students earn academic credit, lose weight and catch up or accelerate academically this summer at Wellspring Academy.
Wellspring Academy of California offers 3 different summer programs, ages 11-24. High School Summer Academic Program: Earn summer credits while participating in Wellspring's renowned weight loss and fitness program, Wellspring Academy of California Summer College Program: Academic option with online or local college curriculum and Wellspring Academy of California Adventure Program: incorporates a series of off-campus adventure trips and on-campus activities. Enrollment is open year-round.
Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
SeaWorld San Diego Adventure Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
SeaWorld has everything you want in a summer resident camp. We give campers behind-the-scenes, hands-on experiences with amazing animals. But it's not just about animals. It's also about having fun, exploring the great outdoors, and having a blast with new friends and all the awesome rides and attractions of SeaWorld San Diego. SeaWorld Adventure Camps help kids connect to the natural world and inspire a lifelong appreciation for earth's wildlife and wild places.
You'll stay in SeaWorld's Adventure Camp Center, which features classrooms, eating and outdoor play areas, a food service facility, and two floors of secure dormitories. Adventure Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and exceed ACA standards to create a safe and enjoyable camp experience. Camp activities vary according to park hours and are available for grade level and camp session.
Rawhide Ranch
Residential coed summer camp
Rawhide Ranch, as seen in USA Today, was established in 1963. Campers learn to ride in our nationally accredited western riding program. The daily schedule features western riding & vaulting (gymnastics on horseback) lessons, animal care time, animal & horse science classes along with a variety of electives to choose from such as roping, archery, drama, crafts, weekly newspaper, climbing tower, dance, sports/games, swimming/water slide. New electives in 2008 - Ranch Life, Intro to Rodeo, Basic Soccer Skills.
Experience the uniqueness of Rawhide Ranch this summer!
Camp Grady Spruce YMCA
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Grady Spruce is made up of three individual summer camp sites: Main Camp (7-12 yr old boys), Ray Bean Camp (7-12 yr old girls), Frontier Camp (13-16 yr old co-ed). All three summer camps offer similar activities such as water skiing, sailing, and horses, and each with the opportunity to progress to more challenging levels. In addition to these activities, Frontier Camp also offers Trip Camping and opportunities to develop their leadership skills through programs such as Counselor-in-Training.
Camp Grady Spruce is a safe place to have fun, learn and challenge yourself. Character Development is the most important benefit of the Camp Grady Spruce experience. We embrace six core values for ethical behavior that form the foundation of all our programs: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship. Camp Grady Spruce, where character is a lifestyle and memories last a lifetime!
Pali Overnight Adventures
Residential coed summer camp
Pali Adventures is a specialty overnight camp providing once-in-a-lifetime fantasy experiences for 9-16 year olds offering 18 specialty programs: Secret Agent Camp, Horseback Riding Academy, Acting Academy, Extreme Action Camp, Skate Camp, Water Sports Extravaganza, Hollywood Stunt Camp, Culinary Institute, Theater Academy, Fashion Design Institute, Movie Make-Up, Rock Star Camp, Film Institute, Dance Academy, Girl Power Extreme, Magazine Publishing and Leadership.
Electives include: Jet skiing, go-karts, paintball, high ropes, climbing wall, ATV quads, ceramics, zip line, inline skating, bungee trampoline, soccer, riflery, dance, skateboarding, karate, spa treatments, arts and crafts, photography, fencing, silk-screening, horseback riding, wakeboarding, mini-bikes, and much more!
Staff Training: Staff members receive intensive background checks, a multi faceted interview process and a two-week orientation. "What is in the best interest of our campers" is the core of each decision in camp. Pali is a fun and exciting experience your camper will remember for a lifetime!
Pali Mountain is comprised of more than 74 acres of wilderness near Lake Arrowhead and is centered around our 10,000 square foot main lodge. Our restaurant quality chef prepares three nutritious meals a day. Our cabins come equipped with full bathroom & shower facilities, and built-in solid wood bunks.
iD Tech Summer Computer Camps
Residential and Day Coed Computer Camps
"I've been to this camp for 6 years now. The counselors are amazing and the whole experience is something that I wish I could do year round. I learn more in a week at iD than I do in a year at my school." -Spencer, Student
Experience North America's most reputable and distinguished summer technology program for beginner to advanced students. Over 100,000 kids and teens worldwide have learned to create 2D and 3D video games, websites with Flash, C++ and Java programs, iPhone and Facebook apps, graphic designs with Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D models and animations with Maya, digital movies, robots, all with products experts use in their professions.
Enroll in these fun and challenging, weeklong, day and residential summer camps, located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S. and Canada. Juniors and Seniors can even earn Continuing Education Units. Alumni can hone their skills before and after summer with iD 365 – Endless Summer, complimentary online workshops lead by live instructors year round.
Additional multi-week summer camp teen programs for ages 13-18 include: iD Gaming Academy, iD Visual Arts Academy and iD Programming Academy.
Save $100 through December 15th (use promo code WD27).
UCLA Lab School
Coed Day Camp
Experience Summer at UCLA Lab School. UCLA Lab School, on the UCLA campus, offers creative and challenging summer classes in art, literature, science and math. Through hands-on learning experiences, children can explore ocean habitats, learn about dinosaurs, delve into world music, perform original stories, and more. Classes are taught in a natural setting, with several play yards and a redwood forest. Teachers are fully certified and experienced. The program provides a nurturing environment that fosters empathy, acceptance and respect for each child's uniqueness.
Apply on-line or call Olga Peerali at (310) 267-4586 for more information.
Math Zoom Summer Camp
Coed Math Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
The Math Zoom Summer Camp is held at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California (East Los Angeles area) from late July through mid-August. It is a three-week residential and day camp program that offers an opportunity for bright and mathematically gifted students to expand their mathematical horizon, improve problem solving skills, and explore areas in advanced mathematics.
The Academic Curriculum is geared towards preparing students for mathematics contests, such as AMC 8/10/12, AIME, ARML, MATHCOUNTS, USAMO, and IMO. Students gain greater interest in Math, better skills in problem solving and critical thinking, and more confidence in facing academic challenges. With an outstanding performance in one or more of these contests, students will gain considerable recognitions in their college applications. The setup of the programs encourages student participation; helps improve communication and leadership skills. With the guidance of the experienced coaches, students learn how to effectively articulate their thinking processes.
MoonDance Adventures
Wilderness Adventure ProgramMoondance is an adventure travel program offering teenagers a variety of carefully crafted experiential summer adventures both domestically and internationally. We design a hands on, learn by doing program for young people who want to see the world in unique and inspiring ways. Activities include backpacking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, mountaineering, fly fishing, surfing, SCUBA, sea kayaking, cultural immersion and community service.
We operate our programs in North Carolina, Colorado, Wyoming, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, California, Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Spain, France and Tanzania. When new friends, radiant sunrises, shared accomplishments, and thrilling activities combine and intermingle, the result is indescribable. We call it the “Spirit of the Moondance.”
Aloha Beach Camp
Coed summer day camp
Learn to surf, boogie board, swim in the ocean and more at Aloha Beach Camp in Los Angeles. Aloha Beach Camp is L.A.'s most comprehensive aquatic sports day camp offering more than 200 safe and fun aquatic activities including surfing, boogie boarding, jet skiing, wakeboarding, ocean swimming lessons, beach ecology, and more. Top it off with unreal giveaways and surprises from Billabong, our sponsor, including special appearances from Billabong surfing pros and you have the most complete beach and surf day camp program available coast to coast.
Daily transportation is included from your area, plus you get a 100% money-back guarantee. Aloha Beach Camp is 100% accredited by the American Camp Association. All of our counselors are lifeguards, and camper-to-staff ratios are as low as 3 to 1. Hope to see you this summer!
Camp Oliver
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Oliver is a small non-profit camp located 45 miles east of San Diego. Our mission is to provide our campers with a safe caring environment so they can appreciate and value themselves, others, and the natural world around them. Our program is designed to be fun, build friendships, leadership skills, self-esteem, an appreciation of nature and lasting memories.
Traditional camp activities include archery, arts & crafts, campfires, dance, drama, overnights, hiking and swimming. Our summer season starts late June through mid August. We offer one-week sessions for campers ages 6-16.
The Phoenix Ranch Summer Day Camp
Coed summer day camp
Join our caring professional staff in Simi Valley at the Phoenix Ranch Day Camp for an innovative summer, "full of excitement and adventure." Campers ages 5-14 will participate in this year's theme "Summer Safari" including carnivals, campfires, festivals, rodeo round-ups, and sports spectaculars.
Daily campers will enjoy swimming, archery, sports, outdoor cooking, nature, go-karts, computers, crafts, and ceramics. In addition, be challenged by our "Adventure Course" and its climbing 24 ft. climbing wall, and other elements. Optional programs include horseback riding, swimming lessons, and field trips. Call for a personal tour of our campus.
Performing Arts Workshops
Coed summer day camp
Musical Theater Camp, Guitar Camp & Teen Week! PAW has something for everyone: ages 5 -13 and Teens 12 -15. Three great camps and five musicals to choose from each year. Kids don't need to be "experts"- just have a curiosity and a love for acting or music. Campers are assisted by nurturing, skilled instructors in acting, voice/singing, dance and stage presence to explore the fundamentals of theater OR try your hand at the acoustic guitar and be a REAL guitar hero! Campers work together to produce a creative final performance for family and friends.
"The best performing arts experience my daughter has ever had!" --Parent, Manhattan Beach.
Outward Bound
Wilderness adventure programs worldwide
Outward Bound, a national nonprofit organization, offers over 500 adventure-based courses - year round - serving adults, teens and youth (ages 12+).
Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, sailing, dogsledding, canoeing and rafting in some of the most untouched wilderness areas across the nation. No matter the activity, courses focus on learning through experience, compassion, leadership and responsibility to both team and the environment. Courses range in length from 4 days to three months in length. Scholarships are available.
Since 1962, over 500,000 students have returned from an Outward Bound experience with a deeper knowledge of themselves and the world in which we live.
DayJams Rock Music Day Camp
Coed Rock Music Day Camp
Live your Rock Star dreams this summer! Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced player, DayJams offers you the opportunity to learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals. You'll work with professional musicians and teachers in a friendly and creative environment.
DayJams was created for kids between the ages of 8-15 by the National Guitar Workshop (NGW), the nation's largest summer music program. Since 1984, NGW has been teaching musicians at overnight programs across North America. At DayJams, younger students obtain a similar experience at day camps in their own communities. Our professional staff of music teachers, art teachers, and counselors is committed to providing a safe, fun-filled week of music and creativity.
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.
Astrocamp
Residential coed summer camp
Explore the wonders of the universe with qualified instructor of the physical sciences. It's fun and educational. Traditional summer camp fun. Mountain bike, rock climb and hike in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California.
Traditional camp activities combined with astronomy, rocketry, space exploration, physical science activities and more. Camp season opens in June and ends in August. One and two week sessions, ages 8 to 16.
Wellspring Camps
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camps
Wellspring Camps provide a scientifically-based behavioral change program focused on long-term weight loss. The goal of Wellspring Camps is to expose campers who are more than 20 pounds overweight to different ways to get in shape and lose weight so that they continue to be active after camp ends.
Campers are typically grouped by age and gender, maximizing the program for each participant's needs and body type. In addition to recreational activities, campers meet with doctorate-level behavior coaches to make long-lasting changes in attitude and self esteem.
With a Wellspring Camp near you, you can enjoy the benefits of a scientifically based approach, a large pool of resources, smaller programs than traditional weight loss camps, diet camps or fat camps, and the chance to implement healthy lifestyle change in a supportive and fun environment. This summer, you may choose from 12 Wellspring programs: New York, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, California, Texas, Hawaii, Vancouver, United Kingdom, Wellspring Academy and Wellspring Family Camp.
Lycee International de Los Angeles (LILA) Camp
Coed Day Camp
LILA, Lycee International de Los Angeles offers French summer camp in Los Feliz. The morning focuses on language acquisition, and the afternoon is all about fun - all with full immersion in the French language.
The camp facility is licensed by the state as a daycare center. Previous exposure to French is not required. Part time and daily registration are available.
Camp Discovery
Coed Day Camp
Have a young thrill seeker who loves roller coasters? Or a future veterinarian or marine biologist who seeks out the wilder side of science? Join Discovery Science Center this summer as we take Science, Southern California-style to new heights! Experience Camp Discovery this summer from June to August.
Camps range from Summer Smiles and Science Sizzles for 5-6 years old; Ultimate Exploration and Project Discovery for 7-10 years old; Digital Comics and Stories for 7-9 years old; Robots and Animal Safari for 10-13 years old; and Game Masters - Video Game Design (Basic and Intermediate) for 11-13 years old.
High Tech High Summer Academy
Coed Day Camp
SUMMER AT HIGH TECH HIGH
Village Academy: ages 6-12
High Tech Middle Academy: ages 12-14
High Tech High Academy: ages 14-17
These active and enriching summer programs offer elementary, middle and high school students from across San Diego County an opportunity to experience the best of the High Tech High schools as they pursue their passions, experiment with new directions, and develop real-world skills through hands-on experience.
Team projects include Robotics, 3-D Game Design, Filmmaking, Digital Art, Green Technology, Science, Comic Book Illustration, Photography, Photo Animation, Graphic Design, Carpentry, Engineering, Music Performance and Recording, Rocketry, Web Design and more!
Camp Paivika, AbilityFirst
Residential special needs coed camp
A unique camp designed to meet the needs of individuals with special needs in a beautiful, forest setting. All facilites and activities are accessible and planned with individual abilities in mind. Campers range in age from seven years old to seventy and disabilities range from mild to severe and are physical and/or developmental in nature. The camp program emphasizes independence and social growth.
Camp activities include: swimming, horseback riding, crafts, nature studies, fine arts, sports and recreation, journalism and life skills classes. All activities are adapted to meet the individual needs of each participant.
Catalina Sea Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Explore Santa Catalina Island in Southern California. Learn to Scuba dive, snorkel, surf, take underwater photos and video, and learn marine science (some activities are age specific- please call for details). Opens July and ends in August. For ages 8-17.
Activities include: scuba certification, snorkeling, underwater video and photography, marine science, surfing, ocean kayaking and more.
Surf & Tech and Sports & Tech - California
Residential and Day coed computer camps
Combine sports and technology with Surf & Tech and Sports & Tech! Exercise your mind and body for a week of absolute summer fun. Spend half the time designing a website with Flash or creating a video game. The other half will be spent outdoors either fencing, golfing or surfing.
Sports & Tech is an exclusive partnership with Stanford Athletics, now in its 9th season. For ages 11-14, sports enthusiasts spend half the day either fencing or golfing at Stanford University while also learning to create a website or video game.
Surf & Tech has teamed up with acclaimed surfing programs in Santa Cruz and San Diego to offer this one-of-a-kind summer camp experience. Ages 11-17, get ready to surf the Pacific Ocean and leave this surfing gaming summer camp with either your own website or video game.
Please note that there are other video game development and website design courses offered at iD Tech Camps. This summer technology program for ages 7-17 is North America’s favorite tech camp, and located at over 60 prestigious universities in the U.S and Canada.
Save $100 through December 15th (use promo code WD27).
Gold Arrow Camp
Residential coed summer camp
Gold Arrow Camp is a traditional, resident summer camp for children on Huntington Lake in the Sierra National forest. Boys and girls, ages 6-14, enjoy rustic living and nightly campfires without the distractions of TV, computers, and telephones in a beautiful lakeside setting. Since 1933, children have returned year after year because of the feeling of tradition, community, and belonging that they experience. Through participation in a structured program of over twenty non-competitive watersports and traditional activities, campers are encouraged to try new things, build their skills, and take risks. The result is improved confidence and perseverance.
Campers participate in waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, motorboating, horseback riding, archery, riflery, mountain biking, rock climbing, and much more. Session lengths of 1-4 weeks run June through August. Gold Arrow Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is a member of the Western Association of Independent Camps.
Cali-Camp Summer Day Camp
Coed summer day camp
Our camp program allows every camper the opportunity to participate in creative outdoor adventures while in a group setting on 20 beautiful and rustic acres in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu.
Activities include: Swimming, horseback riding, tennis, fishing, dramatics, arts and crafts, high and low ropes adventure courses, go-carts, dune buggies, gymnastics and trampolining, hiking, nature lore, stream play, target sports, miniature golf, beach trips, overnights and academic enrichment. Special programs include: one week sessions in: athletics and skilled sports (Cali Sports Camp) and horseback riding (Wrangler Camp) and leadership training (CILTs). Transportation is included in the tuition and you can select any number of weeks and any number of days per week throughout our nine week summer. Cali Camps dates for 2009 are June 22nd to August 21st.
SEACAMP San Diego
Residential coed summer camp
SEACAMP San Diego is a hands-on, marine science program where, through a combination of lab and field activities, students learn about and experience a wide variety of marine biology topics. Labs include invertebrates, fish adaptations, marine mammals, and shark ecology. Field activities including snorkel excursions, kayaking, and boogie boarding.
Activities include: snorkeling, SCUBA diving, boat trips, kayaking, and boogie boarding as well as a variety of labs covering all aspect of Marine Biology and Physical Oceanography. SEACAMP San Diego is a year-round program.
School of Cinema & Performing Arts
Residential coed summer camp
Come join the next generation of dramatic performers and visual storytellers at SOCAPA - The School of Cinema & Performing Arts. With Summer Programs ranging in length from two to six weeks, and campuses in New York City, California, and Vermont there's no excuse for not taking action. Come make the magic!
Cinema & Performing Arts Camp featuring separate programs in Acting for Film, Filmmaking, Music Video Production, Urban Dance and Photography! Summer Sessions run for 2, 3 or 6 weeks.
Science Adventures
Coed Day Camps
Launch your own rocket! Build a robot! Explore the earth's most powerful forces! Put physics to the test! Science Adventures Summer Day Camps offer action-packed science fun for kids ages 5 - 12. Our safe, hands-on national programs have been inspiring children for nearly 30 years.
Science Adventures' four exciting week-long camp programs allow kids to explore science in a fun, interactive way. Summer topics include: Gizmo's Robot Factory, Powerful Planet, Fabulous Physics Challenge, and Space and Rocketry. Full and half day camp programs available.
Visit www.scienceadventures.com or call 1-888-458-1812 to enroll today!
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 Ocean Pines- Ocean Adventures
Residential coed summer camp
Summer Camp is an important part of being a kid! Kids at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria, CA get to explore different beaches and ocean life on the central coast. "Ocean Adventures" is the theme where kids connect to nature and arts and the sea. Make new friends and explore new places! This resident camp is a perfect blend of nature and adventure for students age 8 - 15. Students at Ocean Adventures will be kayaking in Morro Bay, tide pooling in Cambria, body boarding in Cayucos, swimming at San Simeon cove, and jade hunting and hiking in Big Sur.
Along with great ocean based activities, students will get to try different types of arts and crafts also enjoy many other traditional camp activities. We have three, week-long campouts in Big Sur and Morro Bay and Yosemite! Sleep in tents under magnificent redwoods or at the beach, hike the hidden creeks, camp out under the stars, kayak on the bay, horseback ride on the beach. Nature loving campers will see the endangered California condor, the Stellars' sea lion, and fuzzy sea otters. Meals cooked over the campfire, with evening songs and stories under the stars.
Pathfinder Ranch
Residential coed summer camp
Pathfinder Ranch is nestled in beautiful Garner Valley in Southern California and is adjacent to the San Bernardino National Forest. Pathfinder Ranch offers Boys & Girls Club participants (and others) throughout Southern California and Nevada the opportunity to escape the heat, meet new friends, try new things, and escape to the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains!
Pathfinder hosts eight one-week sessions for campers ages 7-17. Each session offers a wide range of activities for kids to choose from such as: Horseback Riding, Archery, Canoeing, Swimming, Rock Climbing, Arts & Crafts, Hiking, Digital Photography, Team Challenge and Explorer's Club.
Wellspring California
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
If you're looking for a fun-in-the-sun and an amazing variety of mountain and beach activities, Wellspring California is the place for you. Campers 11 - 18 years old take advantage of the wonderful sunshine, refreshing local waters, and fantastic campus facilities, campers participate in a variety of outdoor activities and watersports. Then, we cool off back on campus in extensive fitness and recreation facilities, including training and aerobic areas, weight rooms, gyms, and swimming pool. Campers share modern, comfortable, air-conditioned dorms as well as dining and common areas.
Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
Catalina Island Camps
Residential coed summer camp
Catalina Island Camps is a Summer Resident Camp for boys and girls ages 7 through 15. The camp facilities are located at Howlands Landing on the California side of Catalina Island, 22 miles from Southern California. 150-180 boys and girls ages 7 to 15 participate in the camp's waterfront and land programs.
Activities include: sailing, skin diving, water-skiing, sea-kayaking, climbing wall, ropes course, and many others.
Camp Mountain Chai
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Mountain Chai is a Jewish resident coed camp located ion the San Bernardino Mountains. We help campers gain personal independence, build self confidence, make new friends. Our facilities feature a 40 foot climbing tower, Ropes Course, trails for hiking and biking, kosher kitchen, cabins with heat and bathrooms and showers.
Activities include rock climbing, Ropes Course, mountain biking, nature, ceramics, arts and crafts, drama, dance, radio, swimming, canoeing and much mores. Sessions - 1,2,3,4 or 5 wks.
Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Our campus is on beautiful oceanfront property located in sunny Carlsbad, California. Join us for our four-week academic boarding program for grades 4-11, a three-week recreational/sport camp, a one-week surf and bodyboard camps, and a one-week leadership and community service program. Weekend excursions.
Activities include: academics, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, surfing/bodyboarding, kayaking, snorkel, ESL. Camp season opens in July and ends in August. Sessions: one to four week sessions. Ages 8-16.
PlanetBravo Techno-tainment Day Camp
Coed Day Camp
Techno-tainment Camp is LA's largest technology camp, and is the perfect blend of entertainment, exercise and fun for today's 21st century creative kid. Campers at Techno-tainment Camp work in one-week sessions on chosen projects in a variety of fields, including the opportunity to build upon current projects with two-week Expanded Studio Sessions. Camps are available for students entering grades 2-9.
Courses include Video Game Creation, Movie-Making, 2D and 3D Animation, Web Design, Programming, Robotics and more! Several locations throughout Southern California. And to top it off, this award-winning camp is hundreds less than any other technology camp!
Camp Keystone Summer Day Camp
Coed Day Camp
Camp Keystone, a summer day camp in Agoura Hills, CA, is located on 30 acres with lush green grass and shady trees. With over 45 different activities including a 274' waterslide, 60' solar heated swimming pool, 3 zip lines, a state-of-the-art ropes course, go-carts, horses, giant interactive inflatables, archery, boating and fishing, and so much more, we are proud to offer a program unlike other camps.
With numerous pick-up points located throughout the San Fernando and Conejo Valley, we make getting to camp in our air-conditioned busses an enjoyable experience for your child.
Digital Media Academy Summer Computer Camps
Residential and Day coed computer camps
Accredited by Stanford University, DMA is "The Summer Digital Art and Technology Camp for Kids and Teens!" DMA is ideal for students of all ages wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in Hollywood and the entertainment industry, video game design, and web design while gaining hands-on experience under the eye of accomplished professionals. Whether to explore a possible career path, gain practical skills or just have an incredible time with friends, DMA is unparalleled.
DMA offers day and overnight courses in weekly and multi-week sessions for youth, age 7-18. DMA courses accommodate a wide variety of digital media interests in a more sophisticated learning environment than other summer computer camps. All courses are project based and taught by accomplished professionals who have a passion for inspiring young minds. An average student to instructor ratio of 6 to 1 allows for plenty of individual attention as students explore, create and immerse themselves.
Teen courses include Robotics, Digital Filmmaking, 3D Animation, Web Production, Programming, and Music and Video Production - just to name a few. Youth courses (called Digital Media Adventures) include Robotics, Digital Filmmaking, Game Creation, Web Design & Flash, Cartoon & Comic Book Creation and Surfing & Filmmaking.
