Challenge Course Programs: Ropes Course Programs and summer camps with a Challenge Course as a major activity

Challenge Course Summer Camps in the Southwest US

Astrocamp

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-17

Idyllwild, California

Established in 1988

Astrocamp

Celebrating 30 years of Excellence in Science and Adventure! Launch your own custom-made rocket at AstroCamp! Campers come each summer to make memories, have fun, and get hands-on science and astronomy training while participating in a variety of 60+ summer activities! Whether it's building and launching rockets or crashing a cosmic lander, campers are surrounded with experiential mountain adventure.

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Accredited by the American Camp Association

Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp

Coed residential camp, ages 7-15

Portola, California

Established in 1926

Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp

Founded in 1926 by Mom and Pop Walton, Walton's Grizzly Lodge is currently under the guidance of fourth generation owners and directors. We believe in providing a structured program for children that emphasizes a feeling of fun, family, friendship and belonging and encourages active participation in a variety of experiences. Our private lake is ideal for water skiing, wake boarding, stand up paddle boarding, sailing, fishing and swimming. ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Outward Bound

Wilderness adventure programs worldwide, ages 12-22

USA and some international locations

Established in 1962

Outward Bound

Outward Bound continues to be the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs. With over 300 adventure-based courses year-round, all across the US, to choose from serving youth, starting at age 12, teens and adults. Course activities include rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, mountaineering, canyoneering, sailing, dog sledding, canoeing and whitewater rafting, and more, in some of the most beautiful and inspiring wilderness ...read more

YMCA Camp Surf

Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions, ages 8-17

Imperial Beach, Southern California

Established in 1969

YMCA Camp Surf

YMCA Camp Surf, one of 3 overnight camps with YMCA of San Diego County, is a spectacular ocean-front camp just south of San Diego, CA. This 45 acre treasure offers one-week and two-week overnight sessions for 3rd through 11th grades as well as one-week day camp sessions.

You'll get the true SoCal experience of surfing, boogie boarding, and jumping waves on our very own beach. Then learn some skateboarding skills at our on-site ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Pali Adventures

Residential coed summer camp

Running Springs, California

Established in 1990

Pali Adventures

Pali Adventures is an all-inclusive summer camp near Los Angeles in Southern California. At Pali Adventures our campers get to design their own perfect adventure. We are proud to offer 29 unique specialty programs, from adventure-based programs such as Hollywood Stunts and Flying Trapeze, to creative and performing arts programs like Comedy and Street Art, and everything in between! Explore all our specialty programs on our website.

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Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accredited by the American Camp Association

YMCA Raintree Ranch

Residential coed summer camp, ages 9-17

Julian, Southern California

Established in 1969

YMCA Raintree Ranch

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

Nestled in the mountains of Julian, CA, YMCA Raintree Ranch is a wonderful, intimate, small specialty camp dedicated to western horseback riding. You'll focus on horseback riding, caring for ...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

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 to 8 weeks, offer a transformative journey for campers ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Kinneret Day Camp

Coed summer day camp

Agoura Hills, Southern California

Established in 1954

Camp Kinneret Day Camp

Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp, nestled in the rolling hills of Agoura, California, offers children ages 4 -14 a fun-filled program full of adventure and friendship. We are committed to helping each child grow into their best self by combining excellent staff with small groups and a philosophy that puts campers first.

Activities include: Archery, Arts/Crafts, Challenge/Rope Courses, Leadership Development, Performing Arts, Nature/Environment ...read more

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

Summer Camp at SOAR

Residential Coed Summer Camp, ages 8-22

North Carolina, Wyoming, Florida, and California

Established in 1977

Summer Camp at SOAR

SOAR offers high adventure summer camps designed specifically for youth and young adults between the ages of 8 and 25 diagnosed with ADHD and LD. Each of our summer camp programs promotes making friends, increasing self-confidence, and developing life skills. Created in 1977 by an adult with learning disabilities, SOAR provides fun and successful experiences so that participants may gain greater awareness of their own strengths and improve self-esteem ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association