OVERNIGHT RESIDENT CAMPS

Northern California (& a few beyond) – including family camps, internships & international programs

Updated 5/14/2009

by Tom Lent

 55 camps … Have fun!

Age: When grades instead of age are listed it generally means the program is for kids entering those grades in the coming fall. (CIT indicates the camp has a Counselor In Training program. A number after CIT indicates the minimum age or entering grade for CIT participants. Check with other programs also. Ask. Many more than I know offer CIT programs. See end of listings for family camps.
Reviews: The parenthetic numbers indicate the number of reviews and which year they apply to (2-99 means two reviews from the summer of 1999). This is based on reviews provided by Berkwood Hedge parents from their experiences during the summers of 1995 through 2001. I no longer have the time to collect and collate additional reviews. See http://parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/summer/ for continuing reviews of some of these camps.
Dates: Length of sessions and dates they are scheduled.
Ratio: Camper to counselor ratio
Cost: To make comparison easier, unless otherwise stated, all listed costs are per week, even if sessions are multi-week unless otherwise noted. Discounts & scholarships: Some organizations have reduced rates for early registration or for members. Many programs have scholarships for low income families. Be sure to ask before you assume you can't afford a program. Also check out the "campership" program of the East Bay Regional Parks (510) 544-2212

Deadline: FCFS means rolling admissions "first come, first served.
Info: All phone numbers are area code 510 unless otherwise indicated.

NOTE: I am no longer able to comprehensively update information for all camps each year but am keeping the date and cost information in here from past years as a rough guide to you. Please visit the camp web sites for up date information. Parenthetic numbers at the end (03) indicate the year in which the dates and prices were last updated.

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Abbey Road Programs: Immersion study abroad for high school students in France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Canada. Plus EcoGreen environmental studies and community service program in Santa Barbara CA and the Channel islands and pre-college enrichment tours and SAT prep in Boston & NYC

Age: 14-18, Dates: 2&4 wk sessions, June - August, Ratio: 8:1, Cost: $1100-1200/wk domestic, $1650-2250/wk foreign. Deadline: 1 week prior to trip

Info: 888-462-2239 www.goabbeyroad.com (09)  

Academic Study Associates (ASA): Academic enrichment summer programs for high school students. College prep programs at UC Berkeley, Columbia University, UMASS Amherst, and Tufts University.  Domestic pre-college programs at UC Berkeley and UMASS Amherst. Also study abroad programs (see international below). Not reviewed.

Age: 9^th-12^th grade, Dates 2-4 wk sessions June-August, Cost Varies by program – please see website, Scholarship opportunities, Ratio 10:1 Deadline FCFS,

Info: 212-796-8340 / 800-752-2250 www.asaprograms.com (07)

Acorn Soupe Camp Cabin based environmental education camp with nature hikes & creek exploration, arts, crafts, music & poetry, tide pooling, star gazing, nutrition & wellness, forest ecology, organic gardening, and campfires at Black Mountain preserve in Cazadero. Not reviewed.

Age: 8-12, Dates 5 day sessions, Sunday through Thursday 6/24-28, 7/8-12, 7/15-19, Cost $495/wk, scholarships, discounts for recommending a friend, Deadline FCFS

Info: 707-254-7284 www.acornsoupe.org (07)

Action Whitewater's Summer Adventure Camp: Campground based adventure program based in Lotus, California on the South Fork American River. Rafting, ropes course, hiking, swimming, flat water games in rafts and kayaks, digital photography, ecology & wildlife exploration and excursion trips to Desolation Wilderness or Yosemite, water parks, Gold Discovery site and professional basketball games, Emphasis on team building, safety empowerment and support. Camping with hot water showers and flushing toilets.. Free shuttle to and from Sacramento International Airport. Not reviewed.

Age 12-17, Dates 1 & 2 wk sessions: 7/19 -8/16, Cost $1125-1250/per week, Ratio 6:1 Deadline: FCFS

Info: 888-922-8466 http://www.actionwhitewater.com/camp-adventure.htm (09)

American Dance Training Camp: Resident dance camp for girls with jazz, funk and hip-hop dance in fully accredited Squaw Valley Academy in Squaw Valley, CA. Includes full range or traditional activities of a summer camp plus a mountain destination resort. All levels welcome – beginners through experienced performers. Not reviewed.

Age: 8-17, Dates: one week sessions: 7/16-8/5 Cost $725/wk (sliding scale), Scholarship and work grant opportunities, Ratio 7:1, Deadline FCFS

Info: 866-383-2382; www.AmericanDanceTrainingCamp.com (06)

AwesomeMath College campus based program for mathematically gifted students from around the globe held at the University of Texas at Dallas. Not reviewed.

Age: 7th-11^th grade, Dates 3 wk sessions 7/6-7/27 & 7/31-8/21, Cost $1100-1200/wk, Ratio 4:1, Deadline online test in early April

Info: (972) 883-2437 or (214) 549-6146 www.awesomemath.org (09)

Berkeley Boosters P.A.L. Outdoor Adventures: Refer to the day camp listings for more information on this series of Berkeley day camps with 3 day cycling trip or 5 day and backpacking trips both with whitewater rafting.

Age: 11-17, Dates 3 week sessions in July & August, Cost $50-150/wk, Deadline FCFS,

Info: 845-7193 http://berkeleyboosters.org (04)

Camp Breathe Easy: Overnight camp for low income children who have asthma and require daily medications. Held at Camp Arroyo, Livermore, CA and sponsored by Children’s Hospital and the American Lung Association. The goal is to promote self-confidence and teach self-management of a chronic disease through education, while at the same time offering traditional camp activities and programs. Not reviewed.
Age: 8-12, Dates 4 day session 7/29-8/1, Cost $25/wk, Deadline FCFS,

Info: 893-5474 X329 or 747-4555 X4181 bpagtakhan@alaebay.org www.alaebay.org (07)

Cal Adventures: Speciality overnight adventure camps backpacking in Yosemite, rock climbing near Tahoe, sea kayaking Tomales Bay, or whitewater rafting on the South Fork of the American River. Not reviewed.

Age: 13-17, Dates 5 & 12 day sessions, check web site for dates, Ratio 4:1, Cost $440-590/wk, ask about scholarships and member discounts, Deadline FCFS,

Info: 843-6157, www.oski.org (03)

Cal Adventure Camps High Adventure Sierra Overnight Camp: Backcountry backpacking and wilderness camping in Yosemite National Park, exploring caves, rappelling, plus a 2 day white water rafting trip down the South and Middle Forks of the American River

Age: 8-18 Dates 12 day session 7/20–8/1, Ratio 6:1 Cost $2195 for entire session, Deadline FCFS

Info: 925-952-4450, www.caladventurecamps.org (08)

Cazadero Performing Arts Camp: Resident music program at cabin camp the heart of a redwood grove at Cazadero in western Sonoma County. Youth sessions focus on instrumental music – concert band, jazz band or orchestra plus all-camp chorus. Also swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, arts and crafts and other diverse camp activities. Family camp incorporates many different performing arts and includes Kid City for campers under 6 so their parents can take classes during the day. Not reviewed.

Age: 5-12^th grade plus family camp for all ages (CIT), Dates 6/19-8/5 (varies by age - family camp 8/7-20), Cost $694-735/wk ask about scholarships, Ratio 4:1, Deadline FCFS early enrollment discount due 12/15

Info: 527-7500 www.cazadero.org (06)

Camp Chrysalis: Camping and backpacking programs in Big Sur, Mendocino and Sierra state parks and forests. Environmental education, hiking, swimming, singing, whittling, games. Reviews (1-97, 2-98, 3-99, 1-00) Well organized, great locations, experienced staff. Loved it. Fine for first time overnight campers as well as experienced ones. Good way to gain sense of independence.
Age: 8-14 (CIT), Dates 7 to 11 day sessions Big Sur 7/6-12 (8.5-12), Mendocino 6/22-7/1 (10-15 yr olds), Sierra 715-25(11-15), Backpacking (often in Sierras but destinations vary each year) 7/28-8/4 (14-17), Ratio 6:1 max, Cost ~$700/wk ($690-$1090 for entire session) multi sessin and sibling discounts, ask about scholarships, Deadline FCFS, some sessions fill up in March

Info: 843-6157, www.campchrysalis.com (09)

Camp Concord:  Cabin camp in the Sierras between the shores of Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake.  Youth, teen and family camps with traditional outdoor activities and adventures.  Rafting, archery, canoeing, arts & crafts, swimming, horseback riding, camp fires, s'mores, volleyball, soccer, and more 

Age: 8-15 plus family camp for all ages (CIT); Dates: 1 week sessions 6/24 – 8/5,Cost $350-$465 (Concord resident discounts) Ratio 5 or 6:1 Deadline: FCFS

Info: (925) 671-3273, www.cityofconcord.org/recreation/camp/index.htm (06)

COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science) College campus program of astronomy, aerospace engineering, biomedical sciences, computer science, wetlands ecology, ocean science, robotics, game theory, and more at UC Davis, Irvine, San Diego and Santa Cruz with field trips. For students must have achieved academic excellence in science and/or mathematics.

Age: 9^th grade+, Dates: 7/9-8/5. Cost: $500/wk, full scholarships available, Deadline 3/16

Info: www.ucop.edu/cosmos (05)

Digital Media Academy: College campus program of creative technology camps at Stanford University and other locations around country (University of Texas, Austin, San Diego, CA and Burlington, VT). Learn video game design, music video production, extreme sports filmmaking, 3D animation & more. Stanford accredited camp – which means student have the option of earning Continuing Studies credit. Not reviewed.

Age: 13-19, Dates: one week sessions 6/26-8/25, Cost: $945/wk ($50 discount before 3/31 additional fees may apply for some camps), Deadline: FCFS,

Info: 866-656-3342 www.digitalmediaacademy.org (06)

Echo Lake Youth Camp: Tent cabin overnight program near South Lake Tahoe and Desolation Wilderness run by City of Berkeley. Canoeing, fishing, photography, swim, arts, crafts, basketball, volleyball, campfires, talent shows, ropes course, dancing, lodge, nature center, dining hall. Not reviewed.

Age: 8-14 (CIT), Dates 1 wk sessions 7/6-8/21, Cost $457/five days, Deadline FCFS,
Info: 981-5140 http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=35510 (2016 Center St. 7 AM - 6 PM) (09)

GirlVentures Summer Outdoor Adventures:  Wilderness/expedition trips for girls include backpacking, rock climbing and kayaking programs in Point Reyes and the Sierra Nevada. Emphasis on creative self-expression curriculum, conflict resolution, trust-building, and more. GirlVentures' mission is to empower adolescent girls to discover their strengths, experience success, celebrate diverse identity and explore self, community, culture, and the environment through outdoor adventure, creative arts, and group experiences.

Age: 7^th-9^th grade, Dates 2 week trips, 5 total throughout the summer, Cost $1000-$1100/wk (substantial financial aid available -1/3 girls receive full financial aid; 1/3 receive partial), Ratio 4:1, Deadline 3/15/09

Info: www.girlventures.org, 415-864-0780 x 304 (09)

Hayward La-Honda Music Camp: Resident music program in cabin camp at the San Francisco YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in San Mateo County near La Honda. Orchestral, band, ensemble and chorus programs both classical and jazz, plus arts & crafts, swimming, softball, volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, hiking on miles of trails, canoeing, climbing tower, archery, ping-pong, dances, social recreation and horseback riding. Not reviewed.

Age: 6^th -12^th grade, Dates 1 wk session 7/27-8/4, Cost $475/wk ($485 after 6/14) ask about scholarships, Deadline 7/15/02

Info: 537-4871 www.lahondamusiccamp.com (02)

Hidden Villa Farm & Wilderness Camps: Cabin, tent and backpacking camps featuring hiking, arts & crafts, sports, environmental projects organic gardening and ranch/farming projects at the Hidden Villa environmental center near Los Altos. Not reviewed.

Age: 9-18, Dates 5 & 12 day sessions vary by age and focus, Cost $550 (5 day) $1005 (12 day)l, ask about scholarships, Deadline FCFS

Info: 650-949-8650 www.hiddenvilla.org (09)

High Adventure Sierra Overnight Camp: Camp and backpack in th4e Sierra. Hiking Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and Glacier Point in Yosemite, Sequoia trees, whitewater rafting the American River and spelunking deep caves in the Sierra Gold Country, Not reviewed.

Age: 8-18, Dates 12 day sessions, 7/21 – 8/1, $2195 Deadline FCFS

Info: 925-952-4450 http://caladventurecamps.org (08)

iD Tech Camp (Gaming Academy, Film Academy Programming Academy & Hybrid Tech/Sports) College campus technology program with options for gaming, filmmaking & computer studies and hybrid sports or surf and tech combos at UC Berkeley, St. Mary's College of Moraga, Stanford, UC Santa Cruz and other college campuses around California and the country. 2D & 3D video games, game modding, website design websites Flash®, digital movies, special effects, 3D character modeling with Maya®, 3D graphics, robot building, programming and more.  One computer per student.. Organized sports and board games also included for balance. Also a day camp. Not reviewed.

Age: 7-17, Dates 1 & 2 wk sessions 6/7-8/21, Ratio 6:1, Cost: $1199-2000, Discounts available, Deadline: FCFS
Info: 1-888-709-TECH (8324) www.internaldrive.comm (09)

Innerspark - California State Summer School for the Arts: Arts College campus training program in animation, visual arts, dance, music, film/video, theatre and creative writing for talented artists at California Institute for the Arts in Valencia, California.

Age: Dates: One month program 7/8-8/5, Cost $546/wk, scholarships available. Deadline: 2/28 Info: www.innerspark.us (06)

Jam Camp West: Cabin camp with hip music hands-on group experience in instrumental ensembles taught by ear, vocals, dance, beatbox, turntable, steel drum, percussion and more plus outdoor recreational activities in Loma Mar among redwoods, about 1.5 hours from the Bay Area, produced by the makers of Jazz Camp West.

Age: 10-14 Dates: 6 day session 7/26-7/31, Ratio: limited to 100 campers, Cost $685/wk, scholarships available. Deadline: FCFS

Info: 510-287-8880 www.jamcampwest.com (09)

Lawrence Hall of Science Camps: Backpacking science trips and wildlife biology and marine biology research stations camps around California with interactive science explorations and recreation. Not reviewed.
Age: 8-12 (residential science) 10-16 (backpack) grade 9-12 (research station), Dates 6 day sessions
Residential 7/22-26 Backpack 7/7-12 (10-16), Wildlife Biology 8/3-8/8 (grades 9-12), Marine Biology 6/13-18 (grades 9-12) Cost $680-990/six days, ask about partial scholarships, $40 discount for members, Deadline FCFS research camps fill in March or April, backpack trips can fill in May or June, sometimes there is room up to the trip
Info: 510-642-1334 www.lhs.berkeley.edu (09)

Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy: Residential college dormitory camp offering Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish, sponsored by Middlebury College and the Monterey Institute of International Studies held at Menlo College, Atherton, CA and St. Michael's College, Colchester, VT. All levels from beginner to advanced with round the clock language and cultural immersion. More language exposure hours in four weeks than in an entire year of high school language study.

Age: 7-12 grade, Dates 4 wk session, 6/28-7/26, 2008. Cost $1000 wk, Financial aid available and discounts for 2+ children from same family, Ratio 3:1 Deadline FCFS,

Info: 802-296-2459 www.mmla.middlebury.edu (08)

Mountain Camp: Cabin camp with wide range of outdoor and lodge activities including ropes course, mountain biking, backpacking, sailing, arts and crafts, wind surfing, drama, dance, archery, kayaking, wakeboarding & waterskiing, tubing, gymnastics, fencing and guitar. Located 75 miles east of Sacramento, CA on Ice House Lake in the Sierras. Not reviewed.

Age: 7-15, Dates 1,2,3 & 4 wk sessions 6/15-8/23, Cost $1100/wk, early bird rates, sibling discount, Ratio 3:1,

Info: 415-351-2267  www.mountaincamp.com (08)

Plantation Farm Camp: Cabin camp at sustainable farm on the Sonoma Coast near the Russian River . Riding, arts & crafts, swimming, drama, kayaking, frisbee, soccer, hiking, singing, barn dance, cookouts, tidepooling, beachcombing, fishing, boating, sheep shearing and other farm chores and with homemade food fresh from the farm. Member of Co-op America Green Business Network. Review (1-00) Well organized, good staff and facility. Enjoyed it.
Age: 7-16 (also have a family camp), Dates 3-1/2 wk sessions 6/22-7/16 & 7/20-8/15, Cost $1100/wk ask about scholarships, Deadline FCFS,
Info: 707-847-3494 www.plantationcamp.com (09)

Pt. Reyes Science Camp: Group cabin camp at Pt Reyes National Seashore in Marin. Environmental education, hiking, beach exploring, crafts, science projects & 1 night backpack trip (4 nights for 13-16). Review: (1-98) Wonderful facility and environment. Nice counselors. Don't need to be a science buff.
Age: 7-16, Dates 4-6 day sessions vary by age, Cost $350/wk (7-9) $599 ($20 discount with $40 annual membership, ask for scholarship info, Ratio 3.5:1, Deadline FCFS,

Info: 415-663-1200, www.ptreyes.org (09)

Camp Quest West: Cabin camp in the Sierras. Freethought for the children of atheists, humanists, skeptics and others with a naturalistic worldview. Swimming, boating, campfires, hiking, crafts, skits along with critical thinking, science and respect. Held at Camp Watanda about 70 miles north of Sacramento, in the California Gold Country Not reviewed.

Age: 9-14, Dates 1 wk session July 8-15, 2007. Cost $390 Ratio 2:1 Deadline FCFS,

Info: 650-949-3192 www.campquestwest.org (07)

Rotary Nature Center Adventure Camp Backpack, rock climb and boating. Day camp two days at Lake Merritt then 3 days/2 nights backpack in Point Reyes. Not reviewed.
Age: 6-14, Dates 1 wk sessions 6/26-7/21, Time 9-3 Monday & Tuesday then 9- Wednesday to 3 Friday, Cost $240/wk scholarships available, Deadline FCFS,

Info: 238-3739 www.lakemerritt.org (00)

Sierra Friends Camp: Cabin camp in the Sierras. Experience rooted in Quaker values of compassion for oneself, others, and the natural world. Arts and drama activities, non-competitive sports and games, fun and physical daily chores, sharing music, stories and reflection around campfires, swimming in the pond and the nearby Yuba River. Plus two- to three-night age appropriate hiking and camping trips to develop self-confidence through physical challenge, appreciation of nature and spirit, skills in camping and sustainable living, cooperation and teamwork.

Age: 9-14, Dates 2 wk sessions 7/1-30, Cost $500/wk (sliding scale), Scholarship and work grant opportunities, Ratio 4:1 Deadline FCFS,

Info: 530-273-3183 www.sierrafriendscenter.org (06)

Snow Mountain Camp: Closed in 07.

Space Camp: No longer being held at Moffitt field. Only the Alabama and Florida space camps are still open.
Info: 800-533-7281 www.spacecamp.com (02)

Camp Saint Andrews: Cabin camp in Dardenelles in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Traditional camp experience designed to encourage a sense of having a closer relationship with nature in children and of their own sense of spirituality. Founded by the St Andrews Parish in San Bruno and now managed by Diocese of California. Archery range, ropes course, swimming pool, arts and crafts, and of course outrageous skits at campfire every night. Not reviewed.

Age: 8-17 (CIT 14+, Dates 1wk session 7/26/09-8/1/09, Cost (camper 8-13 $350)(Program Aid 14+ $265)(Counselor in Training 16+ $195) plus $40-80 registration fee, Financial Aid available. Ratio 6:1. (prior to 3/1=$40, prior to 5/1=$60, after 5/1=$80)

Info: www.campsaintandrews.org (09)

Camp St. Michael: Tent camp on the Eel River near Leggett in Mendocino County. An outdoor ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Santa Rosa, providing leadership development, an opportunity for spiritual growth, fun and excitement through a traditional camping program. Program focuses on the fundamentals of outdoor living and includes activities such as crafts, nature education, ropes course, swimming, horseback riding, archery, backpacking and outdoor living skills.

Age: 10-17, Dates 1 & 2 week sessions 6/19-7/29, Ratio 4:1, Costs $395 - $495 wk, scholarships available, Deadline FCFS,

Info: 707-703-9171 www.campstmichael.org (09)

Camp Tawonga: Cabin camp. Jewish with sports, arts and crafts, ropes course, Shabbat, backpacking, teen travel camps, swimming, boating, and drama just outside of Yosemite. Also offer programs for families in bereavement, single parent families, gay and lesbian families, interracial families and just adults. Not reviewed.
Age: 2^nd - 12^th grade (CIT 11^th), Dates 1 to 3 week sessions 6/14-8/14 , Cost $1035-1180/wk, ask about scholarships and family discounts, Deadline FCFS

Info: (415) 543-2267, www.tawonga.org (09)

Tech Trek: College campus math/science program for girls to develop self confidence at Mills College and Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland. Hands-on activities and labs in classes such as Biology, Geology, Engineering (bridge building), Marine Biology, Orienteering (math), Solar Energy, Physics (roller coasters, hot air balloons), Forensics, Chemistry (manufacturing make-up!), Math and Geometry, Computers (film editing) and Space Science, plus field trips and visits from professional women in different fields. Not reviewed

Age: 8^th grade, Dates 1 week sessions 6/25-7/1, Cost scholarship supported by AAUW, Deadline 4/4

Info: 916-448-7795, www.aauw-ca.org/program/techtrek.htm (06)

Camp Unalyee: Cabin & backpacking camp in the Trinity Alps of Northern California. Archery, dance, arts and crafts, cooking, nature study, orienteering, rock climbing, swimming, canoeing, sailing, day hikes, sweat lodge, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, volleyball, soccer, swim races and capture the flag, climbing wall, stargazing, plus backpacking trips. Bus service from bay area included.

Age: 10-17, Dates 2 wk sessions in July & August, Ratio 4:1, Cost, $863, Deadline FCFS

Info: (866) 805-6901 www.unalayee.org (06)

Camp Winnarainbow: Circus cabin camp. Circus and performing arts, swimming (incl. 350' water slide), arts & crafts in Laytonville 3 hrs N of SF in Mendocino. Run by Wavy Gravy. Reviews (1-98,1-99) well organized, good facility and staff. Loved it.
Age: 7-14 (Adult camp also in June!). Dates 1 & 2 wk sessions 6/22-8/22, Ratio 5:1, Cost $775/wk, Deadline FCFS,

Info: 510-525-4304 www.campwinnarainbow.org (09)

YI Wild: Yosemite: Environmental education cabin camp and backpacking. Work with wilderness professionals and park scientists in Yosemite National Park, including backpacking, whitewater rafting, wilderness leadership, rock climbing, and scientific field research. Also have field research programs for 16-20 year olds.. Not reviewed.
Age: 13-18, Dates 9 -14 day sessions, dates vary by age Ratio: from 4:1 to 7:1 Cost $1175-1550 for 8-11 days, special almost full scholarship program for young woman age 15-18, Deadline FCFS

Info: 209-379-9511, www.yni.org (07)

YMCA Camp Gualala: Cabin camp. Eco art, sports, outdoor exploration in Sonoma. Not reviewed.
Age: 8-14, Dates 1 week sessions, 715 - 27, Cost $340/wk, scholarships available, Deadline FCFS,
Info: 510-665-3231, www.baymca.org or uccr.org/gualala2.htm (01)

YMCA Camp Jones Gulch: Cabin camp. Not reviewed.

Age: 8-17 (CIT 10th grade)) scholarships available.

Info: www.campjonesgulch.org (01)

YMCA Camp Loma Mar: Cabin camp in the redwoods on the northern edge of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Arts and crafts, climbing wall, zipline, pool, archery, creek stomp, field games, ga-ga ball, overnight campout, hiking, designed around YMCA’s core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. Special rafting focus sessions for teens

Age: 7-17, Dates 1 week sessions (some 2 week sessions and some 3 night 4 day options for first time campers ), 7/1 -8/11 (varies for age groups), Cost $360-510/wk, scholarships available, Deadline FCFS,

Info: 650-879-0223 or http://www.ymcaeastbay.org/camplomamar/ (07)

YMCA Camp Ravencliff: Cabin camp. Archery, swimming, songs, games, arts and crafts, wilderness hikes, canoeing and spending a night in the back woods cooking their food over a campfire and sleeping under the stars in Southern Humboldt on the Eel River. Not reviewed.
Age: 7-18 (CIT high school), Dates 1 week sessions, 7/11–8/7, Cost $300-350/wk, scholarships available, Deadline FCFS

Info: 510-222-9622, www.baymca.org or www.ymcaeastbay.org (05)

Young Actor’s Theatre Camp: Cabin camp for drama at YMCA Camp Loma Mar in the redwoods on the northern edge of the Santa Cruz Mountains.. Not reviewed. Daily classes in acting, voice, dance and musical theatre. Master Classes with actors and casting directors who work in television and film in Hollywood and on Broadway. Instructors in 08 include Lucas Grabeel, Ryan from "High School Musical", Valerie Azlynn, from CBS's "Welcome to the Captain", Woody Schultz from "Beowulf" and NBC Casting Director Josh Einsohn. All levels are encouraged.
Age: 8-18 (CIT), Dates 1 week session, 6/22–7/2, Ratio: 3:1, Cost $695-895/wk, scholarships & family multi child discounts available, Deadline FCFS

Info: 925-858-3548, www.YoungActorsTheatreCamp.org (08)

***Family camps***

Plantation Family Camp: Cabin camp at sustainable farm on the Sonoma Coast near the Russian River. Riding, arts & crafts, swimming, drama, kayaking, frisbee, soccer, hiking, singing, barn dance, cookouts, tidepooling, beachcombing, fishing, boating, sheep shearing and other farm chores and with gourmet food fresh from the farm. Member of Co-op America Green Business Network. Not reviewed (though youth camp is, see above)
Age: all, (also have a youth camp), Dates weekend sessions 6-18-21 & 8-20-23 & full week session 8/16-23, Cost $250-1000/wk varies by age, Deadline FCFS,
Info: 707-847-3494 www.plantationcamp.com (09)

Shady Creek Family Camp: Cabin camp in the Sierra foothills near Nevada City, CA. Week and mini week family camp program. Arts/crafts, archery, high and low ropes course, sports, pool games, talent show, Luau Night, s'mores around the campfire, boating (inner-tubing, waterskiing), hiking, offsite trips to historic gold mine, tie-dyed t-shirts, tournaments. Plus Kids Corner for children and Parent's Night Out.

Age: Infant to 80. Dates: 1 wk or 4 day/3 night, 6/17-8/25. Cost:~ $2400/wk for family of 4 (sliding scale & early bird discount deadline 1/30/07).

Info: 800-826-7310, http://shadycreekcamp.com/familycamp.html (05)

*** Local Internships***

Stanford University Center for Clinical Immunology: Summer Intern Program for biology research. consisting of lab research, lecture and some clinical exposure. For current junior or senior who will have completed a biology class by the end of this school year. Housing is not provided.

Age: 12^th grade or graduating, Dates: 8 weeks, Cost program provides a $1,500 stipend, Deadline: January 16, 2007.

Info: http://ccis.stanford.edu pjutz@stanford.edu or mgrantz@stanford.edu.

CHORI (Children's Hospital Research Oakland Research Institute) Summer Student Research Program. Summer intern program for biomedical research at CHORI in Northern Oakland. The program is open to juniors and seniors with an interest in science who have taken at least one science course (biology, chemistry or physics). Students will be paired with a mentor who will guide them through a research project, will attend weekly seminars and meetings and present their research findings at a one-day research symposium. Dates: June 12- August 15.

Age: 12^th grade or graduating Dates: 6/12-8/15, Cost inquire, Deadline: 2/1/08.

Info: http://www.chori.org/Education/Introduction/education_training.html

*** International ***

Academic Study Associates (ASA): Academic enrichment summer programs for high school students. Study abroad programs in England (Oxford and Cambridge Universities) and Italy (Florence). Study abroad language immersion programs in Spain (Andalusia and Barcelona), France (Nice and Royan), and Costa Rica (Heredia). Also domestic college prep programs at UC Berkeley, Columbia University, UMASS Amherst, and Tufts University. Not reviewed.

Age: 9^th-12^th grade, Dates 2-4 wk sessions June-August, Cost Varies by program – please see website, Scholarship opportunities, Ratio 10:1 Deadline FCFS,

Info: 212-796-8340 / 800-752-2250 www.asaprograms.com (07)

AFS: Summer homestay language and/or community service programs plus semester and whole year academic exchange programs all around the world

Age: 15 and up, Dates: range from 4 wk to 1 year programs, Cost $4500-6100 for summer program. Not reviewed.

Info: www.usa.afs.org (07)

Amigos: Service project work in Mexico & Central America. Usually live with a family.

Age: 16 and up, Dates: 3-1/2 to 8 wk programs, Cost $3850 for 6 wk program, including airfare from gateway city. Not reviewed.

Info: www.amigoslink.org (07)

Oxbridge Academic Programs Summer college campus sessions in Oxford, Cambridge and Paris with a wide range of courses.

Age: 8^th – 12^th grade, Deadline (2/28 for scholarships).

Info: www.oxbridgeprograms.com (07)

Visions: Cross-cultural summer service programs in the Caribbean West Indies, North, Central, and South America blend hands-on hard work, intercultural living and learning, and exploration

Age: 14-18, Dates: 3-4 wk programs, Cost $3100-4850 for entire program

Info: www.visionsserviceadventures.com (07)

Where There Be Dragons: Service, travel and learning in many developing world countries led by returned Peace Corps volunteers and teachers. Not reviewed.

Age: 15-17, Dates: 4-6 wk programs, Cost $6000+ land cost for 6 wk program

Info: www.wheretherebedragons.com (07)

Windsor Mountain Camp: wide range of programs around the world

Age: 9^th – 12^th grade

Info: www.windsormountain.org (07)

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