AMPLIFY SLEEP AWAY CAMP
● Girls grades 3-12
● Four two-week sessions, June 19-Aug. 13
● 10820 Reeves Road, Ojai
● 805-699-5247
This is a “school of rock” camp but so much more. Campers choose specialties of “tracks” that can include playing in a band but also involve other creative pursuits such as being a DJ, music production, video making, podcasting, photography and journalism.
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Swimming, surfing and sailing camps, plus junior lifeguard programs
ASTROCAMP
● Ages 8-17
● Session 1: June 11-17, Session 2: June 18-24, Session 3: June 25-July 1
● 26800 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild
● 800-645-1423
Explore the sky through state-of-the-art telescopes and participate in science activities. 1 and 2 camp sessions also offer rock climbing, zip lining and hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains.
CAMP HOLLYWOODLAND
● Ages 6-17
● TBA
● 3200 Canyon Drive, Hollywood
● 323-467-7193
● laparks.org/camp/camp-hollywoodland
This camp for girls offers a range of activities, including sand volleyball and singing around the campfire, in a forest environment that’s right in the middle of Los Angleles.
CAMP SCHERMAN GIRL SCOUT CAMP
● Ages: First-12th grade
● July 5-Aug. 12
● 32700 Morris Ranch Road, Mountain Center
● 949-461-8800
All girls, not just scouts, are welcome at this camp in the San Jacinto Mountains that features games, outdoor activities, and confidence and leadership skill building.
CAMP WOODCRAFT
● Ages: 7-13
● June 12-Aug. 5
● 32706 Morris Ranch Road, Mountain Center
● 213-814-6298
One of Southern California’s original sleep-away camps celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The camp is a program of the Woodcraft Rangers, founded by author and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton, whose pioneering Woodcraft Rangers program was a forerunner to groups such as the Boy Scouts. The camp is located at 5,500 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idylwild.
CATALINA SEA CAMP
● Ages: 8-17
● June 11-July 15 (1-week camps for campers 8-13); June 12-Aug. 12 (3-week camps for those 12-17)
● Toyon Bay, Avalon (business address is 27282 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano)
● 800-645-1423
Kids with an interest in marine biology can spend a week on a private beach on Catalina, snorkeling, taking boat trips and practicing hands-on marine science. Three-week camps for older participants include instruction in diving, sailing and ocean kayaking.
CRAZZY’S WASEWAGAN CAMP AND RETREAT
● Ages: 5-16
● June 12-Aug. 6
● 42121 Seven Oaks Road, Angelus Oaks
● 805-498-5572
Wasewagan offers one- and two-week camps where kids can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including horseback riding, archery, paint ball, fishing, swimming, beach volleyball and fencing.
ENDLESS SUMMER SURF CAMP
● Ages: 11 and up
● June 7-Sept. 17
● San Onofre State Park Campground
● 949-498-7862
Each five-day surf camp session includes small-group surf instruction, lodging, three meals per day plus snacks, 24-hour supervision and free-time activities including skateboarding, ping-pong and movies. All surfing equipment is provided.
GRIFFITH PARK BOYS’ CAMP
● Ages: 6-17
● TBA
● 4730 Crystal Springs Road, Los Angeles
● 323-664-0571
● laparks.org/camp/griffith-park-boys-camp
The City of Los Angeles has operated this camp since 1924. The 10-acre facility in Griffith Park includes 16 air-conditioned cabins, a 30-foot rock wall, a challenge course, archery range, lighted basketball court and hiking trails.
IDYLLWILD ARTS
● Ages: 5-18
● July 3-30
● 52500 Temecula Road, #38
● 951-659-2171
Three distinct programs help campers develop their creativity. The Children’s Center offerings for kids 5-8 provide a nurturing environment for youngsters to discover the joy of self-expression. The Junior Artists Program for those 9-13 immerses campers in art under the guidance of professional artist-instructors. Teen programs (13-18) include high school intensives and workshops where students focus on a discipline such as creative writing, music, dance, fashion design, filmmaking or acting for the camera.
PALI ADVENTURES CAMPS
● Ages: 8-16
● Eight sessions May 30-Sept. 9
● 30778 Highway 18, Running Springs
● 909-867-5743
Students can choose from a variety of specialty camp tracks with themes such as secret agent, motor sports, Hollywood stunts, fashion, culinary and performing arts.
RAWHIDE RANCH
● Ages: 7-15
● Nine sessions June 19-Aug. 26
● 6987 W. Lilac Road, Bonsail
● 760-758-0083
Campers live like they’re in the Old West. Daily activities include Western riding lessons (geared toward beginning and intermediate riders), animal and horse science classes, swimming, rock climbing, archery, arts & crafts and outdoor cooking. Evening activities include gathering around the campfire, camp-wide games and a talent show.
VOLCOM SUMMER SOUL SURF CAMP
● Ages: 9-16
● Dates: June 13-Aug. 11
● San Onofre State Beach
● 800-522-1352
Boys and girls will learn about ocean safety, physical fitness and healthy eating while surfing and enjoying other fun beach activities.