Camps

Ages served: 8-16 years Big Bear Sports Ranch has been providing boys and girls with the finest instructional sports camps in a fun-filled, wholesome environment for 40 years! Big Bear Sports Ranch Camps will increase your child’s sports skills, build personal character and make memories and friends that will last a lifetime!

Camp Mountain Chai is a Jewish resident camp located in the San Bernardino Mountains. Open to children entering grades 3-11 in the fall. Program features a 40 foot climbing tower, ropes course, mountain biking, arts and crafts, theater, dance, radio station, swimming, canoeing, and much more. Our kitchen is kosher.

A fun and affordable camp where girls, ages 6-18, make new friends while developing confidence, skills, and independence. All girls - whether scouts or not - are welcome at Camp Scherman, the Girl Scout Council of Orange County's camp in the San Jacinto Mountains. Scholarships available. For information, call or visit our website!

Thousands of children experience learning adventures aboard 130-foot Tallship American Pride. Our camps offer five action packed days of beginning sail/navigation, marine biology, ecology and discovery hikes. Marine biologist aboard. Kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, beach parties, fishing, stories and song balance the educational. A memorable and unique adventure. USCG certified. Limited space. Don't miss the boat! $455 per child.

Located in San Bernardino Mountains, minutes from Big Bear. Activities may include River Rafting Trips, Riflery, Archery, Ropes Course, Swimming, Fishing, Canoeing, Fencing, Hiking, River walks, Arts & Crafts and Volleyball. Other activities may include Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Climbing Wall, Tetherball, Basketball and more. Summer camp runs June through August. Call for a brochure.

Introducing Gymboree Bubble Camp -- a special summer series for the whole family! An enthusiastic teacher will wow you and your child with songs and activities geared towards special event themes. Bubble Camp is for children nine months to five years with adult participation. Website: gymboreeclasses.com

iD Tech Camps – America’s #1 Summer Tech Camp! Create digital movies, websites, video games, robots and more! iD Tech Camps provides weeklong day and overnight summer programs at 60 universities including UCLA, UC Irvine & Stanford. Teen programs include: iD Tech Gaming Academy, iD Film Academy and iD Programming Academy.

140-acre Malibu Ranch Camp, Enjoy horseback riding, kayaking, surfing, body boarding, tennis, swimming, archery, riflery, hiking, fencing, volleyball beach trips, horses and much more. Summer camp runs June through August. Campers can stay 1 or 2 weeks. Also offered New Years Eve/Winter. Groups in spring and fall. Call for a free brochure and personal tour.

Featured in National Geographic, award-winning Montecito Sequoia Family Vacation Camp is a once in a lifetime experience. Many family camps focus on activities for the kids alone, we offer something for everyone! Dates are available June 18th to Sept 3rd, and offer lake sports, horseback riding and 30 other activities!

Ages Served: 9-16
From television to film to Shakespeare, campers in the Acting Academy work on scenes, monologues, improvisations, character analysis, and theatre games. Campers work in a true-to-life movie production and audition in front of real Hollywood agents. One and two week sessions, June through August. 90 Minutes from Orange County.

Ages Served: 9-16
Become a star reporter, news writer, director or producer while learning every aspect of broadcast journalism! Learn to research, write stories, read on camera, and produce on-location segments. You’ll also learn camera operation, audio, and lighting. One and two week sessions, June through August. 90 minutes from Orange County.

Ages Served: 9-16
For both beginners and experienced dancers, Pali’s professional instructors guide campers through the basics of jazz, ballet, hip-hop, tap, free form and contemporary dance. Campers then perform a choreographed routine. One and two week sessions, June through August. 90 Minutes from Orange County. Sessions fill early, enroll online today.

Ages Served: 9-16
Fly through the air on zip lines, scale a rock wall, race ATVs, go-karts, dune buggies and mini-bikes! Then experience more heart-pounding action with paintball and skate boarding, all under expert supervision. Overnight camps run June through August. One-week sessions fill early, enroll online today. 90 minutes from Orange County.

Ages Served: 9-16
Guided by professional stuntmen, campers learn exciting high falls, hand-to-hand combat, swordplay techniques, fight scene choreography, jumps from scaffolds, and safe landing and falling techniques in the morning and choose from 80 exciting adventures in the afternoon. One and two week sessions, June through August. 90 Minutes from Orange County.

Offer the experience of a lifetime, with activities ranging from touching and feeding marine animals, to kayaking and snorkeling on Mission Bay. Resident Camp is a five-night adventure where campers discover firsthand how to care for SeaWorld’s animals. Day Campers learn about the park’s animals, make crafts and play games. One-night Sleepovers are also available.

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The United Methodist Church has offered life-changing camping experiences to O.C. families for over 30 years. For as little as $310, campers stay for 5-6 days in a residential camp in San Juan Capistrano (www.lazywranch.org). Children hike, swim, play games, participate in Bible Study, have campfires and create life-long friendships. Visit www.calpaccamps.org to register for Santa Ana District Camps.

Three resident camps: Camp Surf is a spectacular oceanfront camp, surfing, body boarding and ocean sports. Camp Marston, mountain adventures in Julian, canoeing, archery, crafts, hiking, campfires, more. Raintree Ranch features western-style horseback riding instruction, arena lessons and trail rides, beginner to advanced riders. Accredited by the American Camp Association.