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Academy by the Sea / Camp Pacific
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions Carlsbad, California

Our campus is on beautiful oceanfront property located in sunny Carlsbad, California. Join us for our five-week academic boarding program for grades 6-11, a three-week recreational/sport camp, and three, one-week surf and bodyboard camps. Weekend excursions.

Activities include: academics, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, surfing/bodyboarding, kayaking, snorkel, ESL. Camp season opens in June and ends in August. Sessions: one to five week sessions. Ages 8-16.

E-mail: summer@abts.com, Website: www.abts.com, (760) 434-7564
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1943
Residential coed summer camp
Math Astronomy High Sierra Camp
Residential coed summer camp Mammoth Lakes, California

Glades Institute is sponsoring a Math Astronomy Camp in the cool eastern Sierras of Mammoth Lakes California, for Grades 7-12. Mammoth Lakes has a very dark sky in the summertime. This is an ideal location to learn about astronomy by directly observing the cosmos. This workshop teaches hands on astronomy as a science, while the focus is on evaluating and increasing the level of learning of the student in mathematics in a non competitive environment. Mammoth offers some very fine steep walks with exceptional views, and guided afternoon hiking trips on the John Muir Trail are also offered.

Choose one or more weekly sessions July through August. Travel arranged from LAX or Reno/Tahoe or directions provided.

E-mail: mawks@gladesinstitute.org, Website: www.gladesinstitute.org, (239) 352-3065
Established in 1990
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Mountain Chai
Residential coed summer camp Angelus Oaks, California

Camp Mountain Chai is a Jewish resident coed camp located ion the San Bernardino Mountains. We help campers gain personal independence, build self confidence, make new friends. Our facilities feature a 40 foot climbing tower, Ropes Course, trails for hiking and biking, kosher kitchen, cabins with heat and bathrooms and showers.

Activities include rock climbing, Ropes Course, mountain biking, nature, ceramics, arts and crafts, drama, dance, radio, swimming, canoeing and much mores. Sessions - 1,2,3,4 or 5 wks.

E-mail: info@campmountainchai.com, Website: www.campmountainchai.com, 858-535-1995
Established in 2005
 Residential and Day coed computer camps iD Tech Computer Camps: Summer Camps
Residential and Day coed computer camps 50 universities in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WDC

"Of all the camps my son has attended, this is by far the best. As an educator, I'm extremely impressed with the quality of this program." -Connie Ryan

Attend the #1 tech camp, celebrating its 10th season! Provides weeklong, day & overnight, hands-on tech summer camps for ages 7-17 at 50+ prestigious universities in 23 states and Spain. Includes Stanford, Brown, Columbia, MIT, Northwestern, Georgetown, Emory, UT Austin and others.

Beginner to advanced learners use industry products to create 2D and 3D video games, design websites with Flash®, learn pro gamers strategies, model 3D character with Maya®, build robots to compete, produce movies, learn programming and more. With 1 computer per student and an average of 6 students per staff, campers take home a project at the end of the weeklong course. Students also participate in fun, well-balanced traditional outdoor camp activities as well as Guitar Hero®, DDR, gaming tournaments and more. Check out the Ultimate Gaming Weekends!

Special Teen Programs include Documentary Filmmaking in Spain, iD Film Academy and iD Gaming Academy with Camp Fatal1ty™. Visit www.internalDrive.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324). Mention code WD27 to save. Register early and save with special promos- check website for details.

E-mail: requests@internalDrive.com, Website: www.internalDrive.com
(888) 709-TECH (8324) or 408-871-2227

Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1999

Residential and Day Coed Summer Camp
New York Film Academy
Residential and Day Coed Summer Camp New York City, Universal Studios in Los Angeles,
Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Harvard University,
London, Florence, Abu Dahbi (UAE), and Paris

Each summer, New York Film Academy Summer Camps give hundreds of high school students an unforgettable and transformative experience in Filmmaking, Acting and 3-D Animation. The New York Film Academy high school camps are designed for students with little or no previous filmmaking, acting or animation experience. They are hands-on intensive workshops.

Filmmaking, Acting and 3-D Animation Workshops located in New York City, Universal Studios in Los Angeles, Disney-MGM Studios in Orlando, Harvard University, London, Florence, Abu Dahbi (UAE), and Paris. Camp season opens in June and ends in August. 1, 3, 4 or 6-week Sessions. Ages 14-17

E-mail: film@nyfa.com, Website: www.nyfa.com/summercamps,
(212) 674-4300 or toll-free (800) 611-FILM
Established in 1992
Residential coed camp
Catalina Sea Camp
Residential coed summer camp Avalon, California

Explore Santa Catalina Island in Southern California. Learn to Scuba dive, snorkel, surf, take underwater photos and video, and learn marine science (some activities are age specific- please call for details). Opens July and ends in August. For ages 8-17.

Activities include: scuba certification, snorkeling, underwater video and photography, marine science, surfing, ocean kayaking and more.

E-mail: info@guideddiscoveries.org, Website: www.catalinaseacamp.org, 800-645-1423
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1980
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Idyllwild Arts Summer Program
Coed Camp with Residential &
Day Camp Sessions
Idyllwild, California

Since 1950, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, formerly known as ISOMATA, has offered intensive workshops in dance, film/video, music, theatre, visual arts and creative writing to students of all ages and abilities including families, in the spectacular San Jacinto Moutains of Southern California.

Early July-Late August. Most programs are two weeks long. Children, 5-12, Junior Artists, 11-13, Youth, 13-18.

E-mail: summer@idyllwildarts.org, Website: www.IdyllwildArts.org, (951) 659-2171
Established in 1950
 Day and residential coed camps
Day and Residential coed summer computer camps University locations in:, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OR, PA, VA, WA

The nation’s leading technology summer program for ages 10-17, Cybercamps Academy prepares kids for today’s tech-driven, global marketplace. In a safe, fun learning environment, we offer innovative courses in game design and modding, computer programming, robotics, Web design and much more. By teaching kids to work in teams, communicate effectively and think critically, Cybercamps Academy gives students the essential 21st century skills that help them succeed in school and their future endeavors.

Standardized curriculum - We operate each of our 50+ locations using meticulously crafted methods and research-proven courseware, and our 5:1 staff-to-student ratio is the best in the business.

True Tech Activities – We show kids real-world applications of what we’re teaching them, and we bring in top professionals in the tech industry to inspire our students.

Healthy Balance - We strive for the right mix of computer-based projects, fun team-building games, and outside physical activities in the fresh air.

E-mail: campconsultant@cybercamps.com, Website: www.cybercamps.com, (888) 904-2267
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1997
Residential coed summer camp
River Way Ranch Camp
Residential coed summer camp Fresno, California

Nestled in California's scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, near majestic Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, River Way Ranch Camp has established itself over the last 41 years as one of the most premier residential summer camps in the country. Offering campers, ages 7-16, the chance of a lifetime, River Way strives to create an unforgettable experience in which campers become immersed in a fantastically supportive environment. With a highly trained staff bringing enthusiasm, energy and encouragement to every aspect of their stay, our campers break through their personal barriers as they branch out and try many of our 65 different activities.

Facilities at River Way set the standard for the camping industry, offering campers air-conditioned, resort-style accommodations. Utilizing activities such as waterskiing, waverunners, horseback riding, a high ropes challenge course, performing arts, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, paintball, geocaching, diva days mini-bikes, go carts, and white water rafting, counselors encourage campers to challenge themselves with new experiences, allowing them to discover hidden talents and increase their sense of accomplishment and self esteem. River Way consistently is viewed as a leader in the summer camp industry. For more information, please visit our web site or call us for a brochure and video.

E-mail: info@riverwayranchcamp.com, Website: www.riverwayranchcamp.com, (800) 821-2801
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1967
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Ocean Pines- Ocean Adventures
Residential coed summer camp Cambria, California

Summer Camp is an important part of being a kid! Kids at Camp Ocean Pines in Cambria, CA get to explore different beaches and ocean life on the central coast. "Ocean Adventures" is the theme where kids connect to nature and arts and the sea. Make new friends and explore new places! This resident camp is a perfect blend of nature and adventure for students age 8 - 15. Students at Ocean Adventures will be kayaking in Morro Bay, tide pooling in Cambria, body boarding in Cayucos, swimming at San Simeon cove, and jade hunting and hiking in Big Sur.

Along with great ocean based activities, students will get to try different types of arts and crafts also enjoy many other traditional camp activities. We have two, week-long campouts in Big Sur and Morro Bay! Sleep in tents under magnificent redwoods or at the beach, hike the hidden creeks, camp out under the stars, kayak on the bay, horseback ride on the beach. Nature loving students will see the endangered California condor, the Stellars' sea lion, and fuzzy sea otters. Meals cooked over the campfire, with evening songs and stories under the stars.

E-mail: info@campoceanpines.org, Website: www.campoceanpines.org, (805) 927-0254
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1946
Wilderness adventure program for Teens
Adventure Treks
Wilderness adventure program for Teens Western States, USA and Canada

Join other teenagers from all over the U.S. for fun and exciting summer adventures in western North America's amazing wilderness. Besides an amazing amount of fun, you'll see incredible scenery, experience the benefits of being a member of a close community, learn many new outdoor skills, become a stronger leader, and gain self-confidence.

Exciting 16 - 28 day wilderness adventures for 13 - 18 year olds in Washington, Oregon, California, Canada, Montana & Alaska. A 1:4 instructor:student ratio with a focus on community and growth. Activities include backpacking, rock climbing, mountaineering, canoeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, sailing and whitewater rafting.

E-mail: info@adventuretreks.com, Website: www.adventuretreks.com, (888) 954-5555
Established in 1978
Residential girls' summer camp
Camp California Fitness
Residential girls' summer camp Turlock, California

Camp California Fitness is a two, four, six or eight-week fitness program, which educates, motivates, inspires and demonstrates to young girls how to embrace healthy lifestyles, lose weight properly and to make permanent life long changes. CCF is dedicated to shaping attitudes towards healthy nutrition and physical fitness.

Camp California Fitness is for girls' ages 8 to 18 that combines the importance of physical fitness, nutrition, healthy cooking and self improvement courses.

E-mail: shawna@campcaliforniafitness.com, Website: www.campcaliforniafitness.com, (877) FIT-KIDS
Established in 2002
Residential coed summer camp
Nawa Adventure Summer School
Residential coed summer camp French Gulch, California

Nawa offers many unique summer programs. Are you looking for a program that combines summer school with adventure? Are you looking for a leadership program that will challenge you with activities like rafting or rock climbing? If you are a parent, perhaps you are searching for a quality self-development program or academic enrichment for your son or daughter.

Whether rafting down a river, hiking in the mountains, or conducting a simulated vertical rescue, our certified and trained staff works with every student helping each one feel the pride of being part of a successful and adventurous group. This individual attention is one of the reasons we attract many teenagers who have never had camping experience. Nawa's approach is simple. We teach in small steps so everyone can learn to master each skill before the group moves ahead. Academic instructors provide a hands-on education for each student, allowing them to work in an environment free of the traditional confines of classrooms. Imagine earning accredited coursework while hiking through Lassen National Park!

We focus on group activities that foster character building, leadership development, communication skills, personal and group responsibility and cohesive living. The blending of academics and outdoor adventure creates an experience unlike any other.

E-mail: info@nawa-academy.com, Website: www.nawa-summer-programs.com, (800) 358-NAWA
Accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Established in 1988
Wilderness adventure program
Shaffer's High Sierra Camp, Inc.
Wilderness adventure program Tahoe National Forest, California

What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail? Raft down rapids? Climb a mountain? Rappel down a cliff? Mountain bike a world-class trail? Or something creative like improv, dance or art? At this small family-run camp you'll try new things, make friends and build confidence by gaining skills and conquering challenges you set for yourself!

A summer camp with the activities you've come to expect but with a focus on wilderness adventure: Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Mountain Boarding, Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding, Backpacking, and more! Ages 8 - 17. Sessions from 1 - 8 weeks.

We have such confidence that your child will have fun, we guarantee it! That's right, if your child does not have fun, we'll refund your tuition. Visit our website for all the details. And reserve your space today, because space is limited!

E-mail: info@HighSierraCamp.com, Website: www.highsierracamp.com, (866) 597-6617
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 2000
 Residential and Day coed computer camps iD Film Academy
Residential teen film camp San Francisco, California

A fun, intensive 2-week teen film academy. Using beautiful San Francisco as a backdrop, students learn from top tier instructors with professional filmmaking experience. Take your skills to the next level with industry grade cameras and software like Final Cut Pro and Adobe After Effects.

Students learn how to create a film from start to finish, from writing a treatment to camera operation, editing and DVD authoring. Learning the basics of sound design, they will incorporate voice-overs, sound effects, interviews and music. Additionally students will get an intro to film theory through evening film screenings. By discovering the language of production and the importance of marketing, students will be able to take their films from the editing room to the public.

Working on team and personal projects from concept to completion, graduates leave the academy with a professional looking portfolio, media kit and the tools to not only compete, but also excel, in the extremely competitive world of film production. Requirement is a passion for filmmaking.

Visit www.iDFilmAcademy.com or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324). Mention promo code WD27 to save.

Please note that there are also other film programs offered at iD Tech Camps.

E-mail: requests@internalDrive.com, Website: www.iDFilmAcademy.com
(888) 709-TECH (8324) or 408-871-2227

Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1999

Residential special needs coed camp
Camp Paivika, AbilityFirst
Residential special needs coed camp Crestline, California

A unique camp designed to meet the needs of individuals with special needs in a beautiful, forest setting. All faciliites and activities are accessible and planned with individual abilities in mind. Campers range in age from seven years old to seventy and disabilities range from mild to severe and are physical and/or develomental in nature. The camp program emphasizes independence and social growth.

Camp activities include: swimming, horseback riding, crafts, nature studies, fine arts, sports and recreation, journalism and life skills classes. All activities are adapted to mee the individual needs of each participant.

E-mail: kkunsek@abilityfirst.org, Website: www.abilityfirst.org, (909) 338-1102
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1947
Residential coed camp
SeaWorld San Diego Adventure Camp
Residential coed summer camp San Diego, California

A hands-on, behind-the-scenes residential camp experience at SeaWorld. Campers will have up-close interactions with animals, spend time with animal trainers and keepers, ride world-class rides and explore the great outdoors.

In addition to bringing campers close to our incredible animals, SeaWorld San Diego’s unique learning environment fosters exploration, inquiry, and self-discovery. Grades 4-12.

E-mail: swc.education@seaworld.com, Website: www.swbg-adventurecamps.com, (866) GO-TO-CAMP
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1980
Coed sailing camp
Tall Ship Cruising
Coed sailing camp Claremont, California

Learn to sail a tall ship and learn marine science while exploring the Southern California Channel Islands. The program is designed to build minds and character through a live-a-board sailing experience aboard the 156' tall ship TOLE MOUR. One-week, two-week, and three-week cruises available; opens in July ending in August; ages 10-18

Activities include: Sail Training, Marine Biology, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Underwater Photography.

E-mail: info@guideddiscoveries.org, Website: www.guideddiscoveries.org, (800) 645-1423
Established in 2002
Residential coed summer camp
Pali Overnight Adventures
Residential coed summer camp Lake Arrowhead, California

Pali Adventures is a specialty overnight camp that offers once-in-a-lifetime fantasy experiences for 9-16 year olds. Campers can choose from 15 specialty programs and participate in over 84 other exciting camp activities like: Secret Agent Camp, Horseback Riding Academy, Acting Academy, Extreme Action Adventure Camp, Water Sports Extravaganza, Hollywood Stunt Camp, Culinary Institute, Fashion Design Institute, Rock Star Camp, Film Institute, Dance Academy, Spa Princess Experience, Photography Institute, and Leadership Camp. Our electives include: Jet skiing , go-karts, paintball, high ropes course, climbing wall, ATV quads, ceramics, zip line, inline skating, bungee trampoline, soccer, riflery, dance, skateboarding, martial arts, spa treatments, arts and crafts, photography, fencing, silk-screening, horseback riding, wakeboarding, mini-bikes, and much more!

Staff Training: Every staff member receives an intensive weeklong training and are screened in detailed. Our staff will make camp a fun and exciting experience your camper will remember for a lifetime!

Our Site: Pali Mountain is comprised of more than 74 acres of wilderness near Lake Arrowhead and is centered around our 10,000 square foot main lodge. Our restaurant quality chef prepares three nutritious meals a day. Each of our cabins comes equipped with full bathroom & shower facilities, and built-in solid wood bunks.

E-mail: info@paliadventures.com, Website: www.paliadventures.com, (909) 867-5743
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1990
Residential coed summer camp
Coloma Outdoor Discovery School Adventure Camp
Residential coed summer camp Coloma, California

Adventure Camp: Where groups become teams, strangers become friends, and individuals transform! Do you have a child who loathes sitting still and craves excitement? We suggest Adventure Camp! Coloma Outdoor Discovery School's Adventure Camp is a guaranteed fun way to motivate campers to go beyond their perceived boundaries, stimulate critical thinking, and encourage group cooperation.

Camp activities include ropes challenge course, white water rafting, kayaking, hiking, swimming, a sleep-out under the stars and interactive campfire programs. Our campus is located on the banks of the South Fork American River, across from the Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. Visit the "summer camp" page on our website for more details.

E-mail: kindra@cods.org, Website: www.cods.org, 530-621-2298
Established in 1990
Residential and Day coed computer camps
Digital Media Academy Summer Computer Camps
Residential and Day coed computer camps University Locations in Austin, TX; Philadelphia, PA;
Los Angeles, San Diego, & San Francisco Bay Area, CA;
Ann Arbor, MI; Hartsville, SC; Chicago, IL

Accredited by Stanford University, the Digital Media Academy is "The Summer Computer Camp for Kids and Teens". DMA is ideal for kids and teens wanting exposure to the most relevant software used in the entertainment industry and professional world. Choose from dozens of courses in video game design, filmmaking, robotics, 3D animation, just to name a few, all while gaining hands-on experience with the help of highly-accomplished professionals. Discover the DMA Difference!

DMA offers day and overnight computer camps in weekly and multi-week sessions. All courses are project-based and taught by industry experts and award-winning instructors in state-of-the-art classroom facilities. Students get plenty of individual attention as they explore, create and immerse themselves in an environment that is more like a production studio than a classroom.

DMA offers separate courses for kids, age 9-13, called Digital Media Adventures. The hallmark of Adventures is its superior instructors. They are real-world industry professionals, working in the fields of 3D animation, video production and game design who also have a passion for teaching kids. Kids can stay 1 or more weeks, combining topics for a more rounded experience or taking the same course a second or third time to explore more advanced techniques.

E-mail: info@digitalmediaacademy.org, Website: www.digitalmediaacademy.org,
Toll Free Number: (866) 656-3342
Accredited by Stanford University
Residential coed summer camp
Rawhide Ranch
Residential coed summer camp Bonsall, California

Rawhide Ranch, as seen in USA Today, was established in 1963. Campers learn to ride in our nationally accredited western riding program. The daily schedule features western riding & vaulting (gymnastics on horseback) lessons, animal care time, animal & horse science classes along with a variety of electives to choose from such as roping, archery, drama, crafts, weekly newspaper, climbing tower, dance, sports/games, swimming/water slide. New electives in 2008 - Ranch Life, Intro to Rodeo, Basic Soccer Skills.

Experience the uniqueness of Rawhide Ranch this summer!

E-mail: info@rawhideranch.com, Website: www.rawhideranch.com, (760) 758-0083
Accredited by American Camp Association and CHA (Certified Horsemanship Assoc.)
Established in 1963
Teen Travel Camp
Camp High Places
Teen Travel Camp Ione, California

Have you always dreamed of seeing the real California? With us you can! Our one week and two week adventure tours camps expose teens to California's beaches, cities, lakes and mountains. Camp High Places offers teen the opportunity to experience California with teens their age from all over the world!

White Water Rafting, Gold Panning, Canoeing, Biking, Surfing, National Parks, Sightseeing, Famous Sites, San Francisco City Tours, Camping, Surfing, BBQ's, Yosemite, Sequoia, Campfires, and the experience of a lifetime, Teambuilding and FUN with other teenagers!

E-mail: info@camphighplaces.com, Website: www.camphighplaces.com, (209) 274-2099
Established in 2002
Residential coed ranch camp
Walking G Ranch Camp
Residential coed ranch camp Taylorsville, California

Each summer since June 1956, we have had the pleasure of providing a happy, healthy, unforgettable vacation for children at our ranch camp. Nestled comfortably in the beautiful Sierra Mountains, our unique 200 acre Thoroughbred and cattle ranch is a perfect place for kids to come and just be kids. We operate as a small family ranch, with everyone sharing the work and the fun! Our enrollment is limited to ensure that each camper receives individual attention from all of our dedicated and caring staff.

We produce much of our own milk, eggs, meat, and vegetables. Campers may learn how to milk the cow and goat, gather eggs, select vegetables from our garden, and help cook in the kitchen. Our days are filled with activities that motivate campers to challenge themselves, make friends and work together. Activities include: learning to care for animals, overnight camp outs, swimming, water skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing in our large mouth bass ponds, archery, riflery, arts and crafts, canoeing, inner tubing, working with mares and foals, beginner-advanced horseback riding, trail rides to the river for a swim on horseback or up the mountain for a look at the beautiful view of our ranch, and more!

E-mail: Walkingg@yahoo.com, Website: www.walkingg.com, (530) 284-6681
Established in 1956
Residential coed summer camp
Astrocamp
Residential coed summer camp Idyllwild, California

Explore the wonders of the universe with qualified instructor of the physical sciences. It's fun and educational. Traditional summer camp fun. Mountain bike, rock climb and hike in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California.

Traditional camp activities combined with astronomy, rocketry, space exploration, physical science activities and more. Camp season opens in June and ends in August. One and two week sessions, ages 8 to 16.

E-mail: info@guideddiscoveries.org, Website: www.astrocamp.org, (951) 659-6062
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1988
Residential coed camp
Camp Nor'wester
Residential coed summer camp Johns Island, Washington

Camp Nor'wester provides a unique outdoor living experience where young people are challenged to develop skills that increase self confidence and encourage respect, responsibility and compassion for themselves, their community and the environment. Camp Nor'wester offers two 4-week sessions for campers 11-16 years of age and two 2-week sessions for campers 9-10.

Activities include: sailing, kayaking, high/low ropes course, arts and crafts, drama, nature studies, archery, adobe oven. Out of camp overnights for everyone; 4-5 day trips for 13-16 year olds.

E-mail: norwester@rockisland.com, Website: www.norwester.org,
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1935
Residential coed summer camp
Gold Arrow Camp
Residential coed summer camp Lakeshore, California

Gold Arrow Camp is a traditional, resident summer camp for children on Huntington Lake in the Sierra National forest. Boys and girls, ages 6-14, enjoy rustic living and nightly campfires without the distractions of TV, computers, and telephones in a beautiful lakeside setting. Since 1933, children and adults have returned year after year because of the feeling of tradition, community, and belonging that they experience. Through participation in a structured program of over twenty non-competitive watersports and traditional activities, campers are encouraged to try new things, build their skills, and take risks. The result is improved confidence and perseverance.

Our lakefront location in the high Sierras provides a wonderful setting for our traditional camp program with activities that include: wakeboarding, sailing, waterskiing, rockclimbing, horseback riding, & much more! Ages 6-14. Sessions: 1-4 weeks.Some of the activities in which campers participate include waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, motorboating, horseback riding, archery, riflery, mountain biking, and rock climbing. Session lengths of 1-4 weeks run June through August. Gold Arrow Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is a member of the Western Association of Independent Camps. Please see our website for details or call the camp office to speak with a director.

E-mail: mail@goldarrowcamp.com, Website: www.goldarrowcamp.com, (800) 554-2267
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1933
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
California Adventure Camps
Coed Camp with Residential
& Day Camp Sessions
Walnut Creek, California

From Traditional Day Camp fun to S.F. Bay Area Exploration, Skateboard, Teen Leadership, Contact Tackle Football and High Adventure Overnight Camps, Campers will make the most of their summer adventure experience. At California Adventure Camps there's exciting summer fun for everyone. Ages 4 1/2 - 18.

Activities include sports, games, swimming, skateboarding, tackle football, archery, fishing, mountain biking, backpacking, field trips, white water rafting, caving, wilderness camping and much more!

E-mail: info@caladventurecamps.org, Website: www.caladventurecamps.org, (925) 952-4450
Accredited by the American Camp Association
Established in 1997
Residential coed summer camp
SuperCamp
Residential coed
summer camp
8 locations in 6 states: California (3 locations- Palo Alto, Claremont, San Marcos); Seattle, WA; Colorado Springs, CO;
Des Moines, Iowa; Ithaca, NY; Winston-Salem, NC

A coed, academic and life skills camp that provides powerful, lifelong learning skills and builds motivation, confidence and self-esteem. We help create a roadmap toward success that students take back to school after camp. SuperCamp is a place of nonstop work and play, learning and growing, classes and outdoor challenges.

Held at 8 prestigious U.S. colleges campuses: Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; Claremont Colleges, Claremont, CA; Cal State San Marcos, San Marcos, CA: University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO; Drake University, Des Moines, IA; Cornell University, Ithaca, NY; Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC. Sessions are 7-10 day age-specific programs (9-10, 11-13, 14-18, 18-19).

E-mail: info@supercamp.com, Website: www.supercamp.com, (800) 285-3276
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1982
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Whittier
Residential coed summer camp Santa Barbara, California

Nestled among the hills of the Los Padres National Forest, the private, tucked-away 55 acre resident camp is bounded by hiking trails and hosts an abundance of wildlife in an oak woodland area. Cachuma Lake and its amenities are within easy walking distance.

5 day sessions in July and August. Membership to the Boys and Girls Club is included in the cost of the camp. Scholarships are available. Campers are between the ages of 6 and 13 years old.

E-mail: campwhittiersb@aol.com, Website: www.campwhittier.org, (805) 962-6776
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1994
Residential coed camp
Skylake Yosemite Camp
Residential coed summer camp Wishon, California

Family owned and operated since 1945. Located in a pine forest on Bass Lake near Yosemite National Park. Campers specifically like that they get to chose the activities they participate in. All campers live in small cabins. Activities include all of the traditional camp activites such as waterskiing, horseback riding, ropes course.

One, two, and four week sessions for boys and girls ages 7 to 16. Lakefront and mountain location offers waterskiing, Canoeing, horseback riding, backpacktrips to Yosemite, nightly campfires and much more. Small cabins and 60 years of tradition.

E-mail: jpskylake@aol.com, Website: www.skylakeyosemite.com, (559) 642-3720
Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1945
 Residential and Day coed computer camps iD Gaming Academy
Residential computer
gaming camps
Four prestigious University locations:
Stanford – Palo Alto, CA; Emory – Atlanta, GA;
UCLA – Los Angeles, CA; Villanova – Philadelphia, PA

For 2 weeks, teens are immersed in the dynamic world of game development and professional gaming. Courses include: Game Modeling with Maya®, Game Programming and Camp Fatality™. Students leave with a gaming portfolio, cutting-edge software and tools to excel in the fields of game development and professional video gaming. At night enjoy gaming tournaments and LAN parties.

Courses Details:
Game Modeling with Maya®- Learn the basics of 3D graphics production, including character modeling, texturing and animating.
Game Programming- focus on scripting and programming, learn the fundamentals of character/object interaction, level design and UI editor.
Camp Fatal1ty™- Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel, the world’s best known professional gamer, is collaborating on curriculum development. Learn advanced skills from world-renowned professional gamers and members of the Free Player Organization.
Offered at Stanford, Emory, UCLA and Villanova. Please note that there are other gaming courses available at iD Tech Camps.

Visit www.iDGamingAcademy.com for more details or call 1-888-709-TECH (8324). Mention code WD27 to save.

E-mail: requests@internalDrive.com, Website: www.iDGamingAcademy.com
(888) 709-TECH (8324) or 408-871-2227

Accredited by American Camp Association
Established in 1999

Residential coed summer camp
YMCA Camp Loma Mar
Residential coed summer camp Loma Mar, California

Located near the coast by Half Moon Bay, YMCA Camp Loma Mar, provides a unique opportunity for youth, teens, and families. Our commitment is to encourage our campers to make new friends, learn new skills, and challenge themselves in an outdoor setting. Our camp environment is the ideal place to foster the values of honestly, caring, respect, and responsibility in young people as they grow to be leaders in their communities. We provide programs which incorporate core values into the overall camping experience. Our approach is designed to reinforce these lessons that families teach their children everyday.

Through staff and camper role modeling, programming with intent, and taking opportunities to use teachable moment