California Family Camps and Programs

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Farm Camp

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, horseback...

Rock-N-Water Christian Camps

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 youth groups on...

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 skate park. Camp Surf is perfect for all skill levels! Combine these with traditional camp activities including archery, climbing tower, teambuilding, campfires, cookouts, and crafts. Two-week teen programs head off-site on...


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Maker Camp

YMCA Camp Campbell

  • 16275 Highway 9
    Boulder Creek, CA 95006, U.S.A.

    Phone: 831-338-2128

Bar 717 Ranch / Camp Trinity

  • 17197 Hyampom Rd
    Hayfork, CA 96041, U.S.A.

    Phone: 530-628-5992

Crazzy's Wasewagan Camp & Retreat

  • Angelus Oaks, CA U.S.A.

About California Family Camps and Programs

Family camps are camps designed for family bonding and fun. These summer family camps provide lodging, meals and varied activities for interactive fun. Lodging can be either in tent cabins for a back-to-nature learning experience or inn-style accommodations. Some examples of activities include outdoor recreation like hiking, horseback riding and swimming, creative arts such as painting and sculpting, family bonding activities like storytelling and nighttime campfires, relaxation and fitness like yoga and spa trips, and environmental awareness activities such as wildlife observation and nature preserve visits.

Regional Considerations: Activities depend primarily on the location of the camp. If you're going to participate in camps located in winter states, activities would include snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. If you're interested in activities on environmental awareness, look for camps held in national parks or near nature preserves.

What to Pack: Choose essential items to pack according to the type of camp your family is participating in. For an outdoor activity family camp, don't forget to bring sunscreen and insect repellent aside from the basic camping supplies.

Kids Camp Tips: Family camps are not just about bonding with your own family, but mingling with other families as well. Be prepared to meet different people during the camp. Be sure to extend courtesy to your fellow campers so you will have a worthwhile time during this experience.

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About California Family Camps and Programs

Family camps are camps designed for family bonding and fun. These summer family camps provide lodging, meals and varied activities for interactive fun. Lodging can be either in tent cabins for a back-to-nature learning experience or inn-style accommodations. Some examples of activities include outdoor recreation like hiking, horseback riding and swimming, creative arts such as painting and sculpting, family bonding activities like storytelling and nighttime campfires, relaxation and fitness like yoga and spa trips, and environmental awareness activities such as wildlife observation and nature preserve visits.

Regional Considerations: Activities depend primarily on the location of the camp. If you're going to participate in camps located in winter states, activities would include snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling. If you're interested in activities on environmental awareness, look for camps held in national parks or near nature preserves.

What to Pack: Choose essential items to pack according to the type of camp your family is participating in. For an outdoor activity family camp, don't forget to bring sunscreen and insect repellent aside from the basic camping supplies.

Kids Camp Tips: Family camps are not just about bonding with your own family, but mingling with other families as well. Be prepared to meet different people during the camp. Be sure to extend courtesy to your fellow campers so you will have a worthwhile time during this experience.

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