California Wilderness Camps and Programs

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Mountain Camp Woodside

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 believe a...

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...

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About California Wilderness Camps and Programs

A wilderness camp is one where the participants are afforded the adventure of exploring the great outdoors. The participants will not only enjoy but also develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the community they live in from such an exciting experience. These summer wilderness camps usually take place in well-known, splendid wilderness areas within a certain region, so expeditions are done in a controlled and supervised environment. Though controlled, it doesn't make the experience any less exciting for the first-time wilderness camper. Wilderness programs will also involve other activities designed to boost the camper's physical, emotional and social skills.

Safety: Camp organizers make it a point to have highly qualified, extensively trained camp leaders and staff overseeing the whole event. The camp leaders assigned will have a high degree of control over the expeditions they are leading, so you know you're not sending your child to some remote, unsafe and uncharted region.

Regional Considerations: Activities are different for camps depending on the location. Camp organizers make sure the participants can maximize their enjoyment of what the location offers. Fun activities like canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting and snowboarding may be a feature in some camps.

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About California Wilderness Camps and Programs

A wilderness camp is one where the participants are afforded the adventure of exploring the great outdoors. The participants will not only enjoy but also develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the community they live in from such an exciting experience. These summer wilderness camps usually take place in well-known, splendid wilderness areas within a certain region, so expeditions are done in a controlled and supervised environment. Though controlled, it doesn't make the experience any less exciting for the first-time wilderness camper. Wilderness programs will also involve other activities designed to boost the camper's physical, emotional and social skills.

Safety: Camp organizers make it a point to have highly qualified, extensively trained camp leaders and staff overseeing the whole event. The camp leaders assigned will have a high degree of control over the expeditions they are leading, so you know you're not sending your child to some remote, unsafe and uncharted region.

Regional Considerations: Activities are different for camps depending on the location. Camp organizers make sure the participants can maximize their enjoyment of what the location offers. Fun activities like canoeing, rock climbing, kayaking, whitewater rafting and snowboarding may be a feature in some camps.

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