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California Adventure Camps and Programs
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Goblins, gashes and great works of art!
In our movie makeup specialty, campers create glamorous characters and gruesome monsters! Using special techniques taught by professional makeup artists, campers learn the art of transforming each other into Hollywood-worthy characters, fairy princesses, wild animals, ghosts or zombies.
At the end of the week, campers take on a challenge to create a completely original character of their choice.
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Entertain and amaze!
A professional magician helps your camper build a foundation of skills for all types of magic. We can't reveal all our magician's secrets, but we can tell you that your camper will develop their own magician's persona and performance skills as they learn how to present new illusions, boost their confidence and wow friends and family.
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028, U.S.A.Phone: 650-576-2267
Mountain Camp Woodside is a co-ed summer camp that offers both a sleep-away Resident Camp (for grades 2nd – 10th) and a Day Camp (for grades K-10th) program and is nestled in the heart of beautiful Portola Valley, California on the 63-acre campus of the Woodside Priory School.
Mountain Camp Woodside’s minimal technology, non-competitive program is designed to build confidence and independence, encourage friendships and healthy lifestyle choices and other 21st century skills. We offer activities like mountain biking, arts & crafts, soccer, swimming, archery and outdoor survival. In today’s hectic, high-tech world, we...
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
It's time to wander into the great blue yonder!
In Pali's aviation specialty, campers learn the basics of aviation with hands-on activities. Campers develop an understanding of aerodynamics then build and launch a rocket. They handle our quadrotor drones for a birdseye view of Pali.
With our VR flight simulator, campers practice takeoffs and landings under different conditions. Campers exercise problem-solving and critical thinking skills all week. The capper of the week? A real flight above the beautiful San Bernardino mountains with a qualified pilot-instructor!
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer Culinary and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"
Pali Adventure, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Pali's summer camp environment is the ideal setting for teens (aged 15-16) to begin the journey from camper to counselor in our Counselor-in-Training program.
CIT offers the perfect opportunity to develop leadership skills that bring lasting benefits to every aspect of your camper's life. CIT Campers take a hands-on approach to problem-solving, teamwork and project management.
CIT campers plan and implement an elective on their own (with counselor supervision) for a taste of behind the scenes work. The CIT experience is a great bridge for campers outgrowing the overnight summer camp experience to possible teaching and coaching...
1500 Butterfield Road
San Anselmo, CA 94960, U.S.A.Phone: (415) 285-1900
Welcome to a 515-acre camp paradise where kids can play in nature, swim daily, get better at their favorite sports, and engage in a perfect mix of hands-on learning with classes in dance, art and fashion, coding and artificial intelligence,science, math, digital media and music. Whether you are an aspiring artist, athlete, coder or scientist, or just looking for a place to learn new things, make friends and have a lot of fun, San Domenico Summer has you...
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
There are no limits to what a girl can do!
Pali's girls-only specialty empowers girls of all ages to participate in thrilling action. They conquer activities as diverse and spirited as themselves. When they aren???t conquering our high ropes course or showing the world how awesome they are at paintball, campers pamper themselves with manicures, pedicures, face masks, yoga and tasty smoothies.
We inspire Girl Power campers and build their confidence and self-esteem. They embrace new challenges and experience new adventures - in a safe, motivating environment, surrounded by a supportive sisterhood.
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Is your camper a Seinfeld or a Chapelle?
A Leslie Jones or a Melissa McCarthy?
Do they prefer Saturday Night Live or Whose Line Is It Anyway?
At Pali, experienced instructors help your camper discover their voice. Then they develop their self-confidence and deliver their comedic vision.
Each week is a unique exploration of improvisation, sketch and ensemble work and stand-up. Instructors help campers find their comedic point of view and prepare the right delivery.
Campers use creative writing skills, critical thinking (it helps to think in tangents!) and comedic timing to "have 'em rollin' in the...
Pali Adventures Potions and Lotions
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Enter a world of relaxation and rejuvenation where campers channel their inner Zen and learn to create their own holistic products.
Campers make their own soaps, candles, perfumes, aromatherapy lotions, and even their own face masks.
Our instructors also teach campers lessons in well-being, Tai Chi, Yoga and meditation. Campers return home more centered, a lot more creative and with new life skills that promote happiness and success in the years ahead!
101 N. Bayside Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660, U.S.A.Phone: 949-729-1098
Camp James Summer Day Camp has been once again awarded "Best Day Camp by ParentingOC Magazine. Our camp is located on the scenic Back Bay of Newport Beach. All activities take place on site providing maximum fun and adventure. 30 years of excellence providing campers a lifetime of positive memories. Cities we serve include Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Tustin, Dana Point, Mission Viejo, Huntington Beach, and beyond. Campers love our warm and caring staff. We are dedicated to providing a wonderful camp experience to all of our campers and their families. We offer fun and exciting theme weeks that foster participation...
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
This is the perfect specialty for active campers who enjoy the sillier side of sports and just want to have a blast trying new things!
Each day, campers will participate in a variety of active and enjoyable games and activities. All a little different from what campers might expect. They learn the fine art of stealing bases during slip 'n' slide baseball, challenge their balance with a log roll, become a hero when they capture the flag, and much more.
Our Wacky Sports coaches inspire good sportsmanship, character building and creativity as campers revel in the fun of learning new skills, making new friends and having a...
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Even if campers don't know a button from a bobby pin, they enjoy the whole journey of making an outfit. Campers learn from concept to design to the finished product. Campers use mood boards, sketches, patterns and more to design their own clothing lines and bring their visions to life. Then, Pali's fashionistas strut their stuff and debut their designs on the catwalk at the popular Pali Showcase!
6580 State Highway 49
Lotus, CA 95651, U.S.A.Phone: 530-621-3918
Founded in 1989, Rock-N-Water is a group of Christians who want to impact young people with the joy of God's Living Word, so that they might come to know Jesus and pass on God's love with excitement. We focus our program on biblical principles, and we use the help of nature, friendship, and challenge to develop character.
Our staff are highly committed Christians with excellent outdoor leadership skills. Your students' safety, spiritual growth, learning, and adventurous fun are our staff's goal.
We savor the opportunity to be one of Jesus' tools in your students' lives. We take individual youth, families, and school or church...
Pali Adventures Fine Arts/Street Art
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer Fine arts and Street art and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"
Pali Adventures Flying Trapeze/Cirque du Pali
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer 28 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"
Crazzy's Wasewagan Camp & Retreat
42121 Seven Oaks Rd
Angelus Oaks, CA 92305, U.S.A.Phone: 805-498-5572
Camp Wasewagan is a traditional-style summer camp nestled in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest, bordering the Santa Ana River. We offer a wide variety of onsite activities including, but not limited to, archery, fencing, riflery, paintball, hiking, biking, swimming, kayaking/canoeing, high ropes & traverse climbing! All campers with get to choose their own field trip(s) from the following: standup paddle board, biking around Big Bear Lake, a horseback trail ride, a trip to the alpine waterslides, roller sakting or glow bowling to create a unique and personalized camp experience. At Camp Wasewagan, we love seeing kids help each...
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Ice cream! Gummy worms! The ever-popular slime!
In this specialty, campers have a lot of hands-on fun. They explore a variety of science-related activities. They learn how to combine everyday items to create amazing reactions, participate in awesome projects and conduct edible experiments.
Basically, campers get to blow things up, blast off rockets, create crazy concoctions and build stink bombs!
(All under the watchful eye of our attentive experts, of course.)
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer DJ and Rockstar and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Campers go undercover and become the next James Bond or Black Widow!
Secret Agents are trained to expect the unexpected, and they love these unexpectedly awesome activities.
Each day, campers have the time of their life as they work together to complete missions and earn their stripes. At the end of the week, they graduate as new secret agents and receive a custom dog tag.
34285 Kruse Ranch Rd
Cazadero, CA 95421, U.S.A.Phone: 707-847-3494
Established in 1952, Farm Camp is a traditional, coed, overnight camp for children ages 8 to 17. We are located less than 3 hours north of San Francisco on 500 acres of beautiful Sonoma County Redwoods, just 1 1/2 miles up from the Pacific Coast Ocean.
Farm Camp is located at Plantation, which is a working farm located on 500 acres in the coastal hills of Northern California's Sonoma County. Farm Camp's emphasis is in nurturing self esteem and building responsibility in an atmosphere of shared fun in a relaxed and beautiful setting. Campers stay for 1,2, or 4 week sessions. They choose daily from a variety of activities such as hiking,...
Pali Adventures Extreme Action Camp
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Extreme Action campers indulge in the most heart-pounding, dirt-filled, high-speed action experiences available. Under the attentive supervision of our expertly trained staff, of course. Each morning packs in exhilarating and wild outdoor adventures. Action that encourages campers to reach new heights in self-esteem and confidence.
Whether kicking up dust on an ATV or flying high on a zipline, our Extreme Action campers get a taste of the best Pali has to offer. Every day is different - but always full of extreme fun.
6450 Elwood Rd
Sanger, CA 93657, U.S.A.Phone: 559-787-2551
River Way Ranch Camp is located in the foothills of the Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park. Family owned and operated, this award winning, accredited summer camp hosts campers ages 7-16 offering over 75 exciting activities including wakeboarding, waverunners, paintball, go-karts, ropes challenge course, horseback riding, gymnastics, martial arts, film production and editing, dance, and much more!
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer Film, Acting and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"
Pali Adventures Pali Ninja Warrior/Parkour
Pali Adventures, 30778 Highway 18
Running Springs, CA 92382, U.S.A.Phone: 909-867-5743
Pali Adventures is a one-of-a-kind overnight summer camp. Kids choose a morning specialty and all of their own afternoon activities to design a personalized adventure. We are one camp, but while campers are here they explore different interests. We are proud to offer Ninja Warrior and 29 amazing specialties - from Motorsports to Flying Trapeze - and everything in between. Our campers follow their dreams, try incredible new things and gain lifelong friends in a safe and supportive environment. Send your child to the place where they will grow, feel successful and return home saying, "that was the best camp ever!"
