Nature Summer Camps: Nature camps and summer camps with nature studies as a major activity

Nature Studies Summer Camps in the Southwest US

Camp Kinneret Day Camp

Coed summer day camp

Agoura Hills, Southern California

Established in 1954

Camp Kinneret Day Camp

Camp Kinneret Summer Day Camp, nestled in the rolling hills of Agoura, California, offers children ages 4 -14 a fun-filled program full of adventure and friendship. We are committed to helping each child grow into their best self by combining excellent staff with small groups and a philosophy that puts campers first.

Activities include: Archery, Arts/Crafts, Challenge/Rope Courses, Leadership Development, Performing Arts, Nature/Environment ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Catalina Sea Camp

Residential coed summer camp, ages 8-17

Avalon, California

Established in 1979

Catalina Sea Camp

Celebrating over 40 years of Excellence in Ocean Adventure! Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend your summer! Catalina Sea Camp offers 60+ ocean adventure and traditional summer camp activities, including scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and sailing, to name a few. Catalina Sea Camp is an ideal combination of land and sea for a fantastic summer camp experience.

At this ACA Accredited, challenge-by-choice summer ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-16

Hayfork, California

Established in 1930

Camp Trinity on The Bar 717 Ranch

Camp Trinity on the Bar 717 Ranch is a residential summer camp for kids ages 7-16. Our mission is to provide an outdoor camp experience where children have daily opportunities to have fun, develop friendships, challenge themselves, learn new skills, and gain a sense of community. Campers choose freely from activities that range from horseback riding, animal care, gardening, crafting, ceramics, and woodworking to backpacking trips, campfires, singing, ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

YMCA Camp Marston

Residential coed summer camp, ages 7-17

Julian, Southern California

Established in 1921

YMCA Camp Marston

Are you ready for positive, life-changing experiences in the outdoors? Look no further than YMCA Overnight Camps of San Diego. With three unique overnight camps across the San Diego region. combine the fun your children want with the growth experiences they need.

Set in the mountains of Julian, CA, YMCA Camp Marston is the oldest summer camp in San Diego County. For over 100 years Camp Marston has been a San Diego favorite for thousands ...read more

Accredited by the American Camp Association

Adventure Treks

Wilderness adventure program for Teens

Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, British Columbia, California, & Wyoming

Established in 1993

Adventure Treks

Adventure Treks is a leader in operating incredibly fun, community-focused, and growth-oriented outdoor adventure camps for teenagers. We've earned a reputation as one of the most professional organizations in the industry, and we've created memorable and life-changing outdoor experiences for more than 20,000 students across the world.

But Adventure Treks is more than just a summer camp for teens. Our adventure programs ...read more