Best Summer Camps in California

Stephanie Mojica
There are a number of overnight and day summer camps for children of all ages and interests in California. Whether your child is interested in religious experiences, weight loss, athletics, general outdoor adventures, or computers, there is sure to be a safe, fun, and affordable summer camping experience available in California.

Yosemite Sierra Summer Camps, Bass Lake, CA 93604. Phone: 559.642.2267. Web site: http://www.yssc.com

Yosemite Sierra Summer Camps holds two-week residential sessions each summer, as well as add-on one-week options for those kids enrolled in other camping programs. This summer camp, designed for boys and girls in 3rd through 10th grades, specializes in nondenominational Christian teachings and a wide variety of outdoor activities, including water sports, outdoor camping out trips and ropes courses. There is a daily Bible study and evening motivational speakers and campfires.

Camp La Jolla, La Jolla, CA 92037. Phone: 800.825.TRIM. Web site: http://www.camplajolla.com

Camp La Jolla is ideal for kids and teens more than eight years old who hope to lose weight while having a great summer camp experience near sunny San Diego in Southern California. One of the oldest weight loss camps in the United States, Camp La Jolla also includes a two-year follow-up program. Camp activities include yoga and hip hop dance classes. The campsite is also located next to the beach, allowing plenty of opportunity for outdoor exercise and recreation.

University of California, Los Angeles Summer Youth Programs, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Phone: 310.825.3701. Web site: http://www.recreation.ucla.edu/insidepage.aspx?uid=1eb85c82-7e68-4f23-9d54-e158369ebcc2

One of the best universities in the world, University of California, Los Angeles, offers numerous academic and recreation-oriented camps for students grades 5K through 12. There are also opportunities for discounted camp tuition for older students eligible for leader in training and instructor intern programs. Residential and day summer camp activities at UCLA include science, computers, arts and crafts, recreation such as swimming and team sports, as well as rock climbing and challenge courses.

River Way Ranch Camp, Sanger, CA 93567. Phone: 800.821.2801. Web site: http://www.riverwayranchcamp.com

River Way Ranch Camp is one of the many camps in California that not only offers multiple sessions, but also multiple camps and sibling discounts to participants. Each day has four activity periods, allowing for plenty of time for campers to experience new and old hobbies such as tubing, water basketball, archery, yearbook design, and video editing. River Way Ranch Camp is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17 and also provides leader in training opportunities.

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