Hiking and Backpacking Summer Camps: Hiking and Backpacking camps and summer camps with Hiking and Backpacking as a major activity.

Hiking and Backpacking Summer Camps in the Southwest US

Pinecrest Lake Overnight Camp

Coed residential camp, ages 8-13

Pinecrest

Established in 2010

Overnight Camp fun and play in the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest. Whether playing games/sports in the woods, kayaking on Pinecrest Lake, or going on the scenic horseback ride, your camper is sure to have a BLAST! Located 3 hours from the Bay Area with transportation available.

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Summer Camp at SOAR

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-22

North Carolina, Wyoming and Florida

Established in 1977

Summer Camp at SOAR

For over 45 years SOAR has offered high adventure summer camps designed specifically for youth, young adults (and families) between the ages of 8 and 25 with ADHD and/or other Learning Differences such as autism level 1, dyslexia, anxiety, or dysgraphia. (SOAR is not a therapeutic program.) Each of our summer camp options promotes making friends, increasing self-confidence, and developing life skills through a success oriented focus. Created in ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Jameson Ranch Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 6-16

Glennville, California

Established in 1934

Jameson Ranch Camp

Connections are important. Jameson Ranch Camp knows that the most important things in life are friends, community and family. In today's world, it can be challenging to find reliable friends, role models to emulate, and inviting communities. At JRC, we understand the pressures youth face and have created a space where kids can be kids and cultivate positive relationships. Our community is a safe and loving environment with role models of ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Amplify Sleep Away Camp

Girls Residential Camp, ages 8-18

Ojai, CA

Established in 2012

Amplify Sleep Away Camp

$250 off with Promo Code: Camppage

Experience a fun-filled summer of sleep away or day camp with Amplify—an award-winning and American Camp Association Accredited music and arts program for girls! Nestled in the Topa Topa Mountains of Ojai, CA, just 1.5 hours from the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Amplify beckons campers from across the U.S. and around the world.

Our affordable 2-week sessions, extendable up ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Balcones Springs

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 6-18

Marble Falls, Texas

Established in 1993

Camp Balcones Springs

At Camp Balcones Springs, we want our campers to thrive and grow to reach their full potential. At CBS, we know the needs of today's youth, and we understand the culture in which they live. Therefore, we aim to create a place where heroes of character and faith abound, where hugs and laughs and good times are constant, where self-confidence grows with each new experience, where friendships flourish and where campers are safe to be themselves.

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Accredited by the American Camp Association

YMCA Camp Marston

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-17

Julian, Southern California

Established in 1921

YMCA Camp Marston

Are you ready for positive, life-changing experiences in the outdoors? Look no further than YMCA Overnight Camps of San Diego. With three unique overnight camps across the San Diego region. combine the fun your children want with the growth experiences they need.

Set in the mountains of Julian, CA, YMCA Camp Marston is the oldest summer camp in San Diego County. For over 100 years Camp Marston has been a San Diego favorite for thousands ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Jam Camp West

Residential coed summer camp, ages 10-17

Oakland, CA

Established in 2007

Jam Camp West

In the stunning Northern California redwoods near the city of Loma Mar

July 18 - 24, 2026

This seven-day program brings together youth from 10-17 to make music, dance, sing, and grow in a supportive community. Campers choose from 20+ beginner to advanced classes each day - from instrumental ensembles, improv, hip hop, jazz, percussion, songwriting, daily open mics and more! This life-changing musical experience awaits ...read more

NRA Whittington Adventure Camp

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 13-17

Raton, New Mexico

Established in 1988

NRA Whittington Adventure Camp

How would you like to experience some of the wildest country left in the West, learning to hunt, shoot, camp, and sharpen your outdoor skills? This is exactly what the NRA Whittington Adventure Camp offers; a chance for young men and women to learn about firearms and experience the thrill of tracking and stalking big game, all under the guidance of the most skilled firearms instructors and outdoor specialists in the nation. There is no summer ...read more

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-16

Hayfork, California

Established in 1930

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a residential summer camp for kids ages 7-16. Our mission is to provide an outdoor camp experience in a working ranch setting where children have daily opportunities to have fun, develop friendships, challenge themselves, learn new skills, and gain a sense of community. Campers choose freely from activities that range from horseback riding, animal care, gardening, crafting, ceramics, and woodworking to backpacking ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Adventure Treks

Wilderness adventure program for Teens

Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, California, & Wyoming

Established in 1993

Adventure Treks

Adventure Treks is a leader in operating incredibly fun, community-focused, and growth-oriented outdoor adventure camps for teenagers. We've earned a reputation as one of the most professional organizations in the industry, and we've created memorable and life-changing outdoor experiences for more than 20,000 students across the world.

But Adventure Treks is more than just a summer camp for teens. Our adventure programs ...read more

Astrocamp

Coed residential camp, ages 8-17

Idyllwild, CA

Established in 1990

Astrocamp

AstroCamp is an overnight summer camp located in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. Designed for kids and teens ages 8–17, the program combines hands-on science exploration with outdoor adventure in a supportive, community-focused environment. Campers spend their days discovering physics, astronomy, and space science through interactive lab experiences, telescope observations, and activities that encourage curiosity and teamwork.

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Accredited by the American Camp Association