SLEEP-AWAY CAMPS

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AMPLIFY SLEEP AWAY CAMP

• Girls grades 3-12 • Four two-week sessions, June 19-Aug. 13 • 10820 Reeves Road, Ojai • 805-699-5247 • girlsrocksb.org

This is a “school of rock” camp but so much more. Campers choose specialties of “tracks” that can include playing in a band but also involve other creative pursuits such as being a DJ, music production, video making, photography and journalism.

ASTROCAMP

• Ages 8-17 • Session 1: June 11-17, Session 2: June 1824, Session 3: June 25-July 1 • 26800 Saunders Meadow Road, Idyllwild • 800-645-1423 • astrocampsummer.org

Explore the sky through state-of-theart telescopes and participate in science activities. Sessions 1 and 2 also offer rock climbing, zip lining and hiking.

CAMP HOLLYWOODLAND

• Ages 6-17 • TBA • 3200 Canyon Drive, Hollywood • 323-467-7193 • laparks.org/camp/camp-hollywoodland

This camp for girls offers a range of activities, including sand volleyball and singing around the campfire, in a forest environment that’s right in the middle of Los Angleles.

CAMP SCHERMAN GIRL SCOUT CAMP

• Ages: First-12th grade • July 5-Aug. 12 • 949-461-8800 • girlscoutsoc.org

All girls, not just scouts, are welcome at this camp in the San Jacinto Mountains that features games, outdoor activities, and confidence and leadership skill building.

CAMP WOODCRAFT

• Ages: 7-13 • June 12-Aug. 5 • 32706 Morris Ranch Road, Mountain Center • 213-814-6298 • campwoodcraft.org

One of Southern California’s original sleep-away camps celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The camp is a program of the Woodcraft Rangers, founded by author and naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton, whose pioneering program was a forerunner to groups such as the Boy Scouts. The camp is located at 5,500 feet in the San Jacinto Mountains near Idylwild.

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WILLIAM WILSON LEWIS III — STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Camp participants run through the sunflowers at Camp Scherman Girl Scout Camp located in the San Jacinto Mountains.

CATALINA SEA CAMP

• Ages: 8-17 • June 11-July 15 (1-week camps for campers 8-13); June 12-Aug. 12 (3-week camps for those 12-17) • Toyon Bay, Avalon (business address is 27282 Calle Arroyo, San Juan Capistrano) • 800-645-1423 • catalinaseacamp.org

Kids with an interest in marine biology can spend a week on a private Catalina beach snorkeling, taking boat trips and practicing hands-on marine science. Threeweek camps for older participants include diving, sailing and ocean kayaking.

CRAZZY’S WASEWAGAN CAMP AND RETREAT

• Ages: 5-16 • June 12-Aug. 6 • 42121 Seven Oaks Road, Angelus Oaks • 805-498-5572 • wasewagon.com

Wasewagan offers one- and two-week camps where kids can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including horseback riding, archery, paint ball, fishing, swimming, beach volleyball and fencing.

ENDLESS SUMMER SURF CAMP

• Ages: 11 and older • June 7-Sept. 17 • San Onofre State Park Campground • 949-498-7862 • endlesssummersurfcamp.com

Each five-day surf camp session includes small-group surf instruction, lodging, meals, 24-hour supervision and activities including skateboarding, ping-pong and movies. All surfing equipment is provided.

GRIFFITH PARK BOYS’ CAMP

• Ages: 6-17 • TBA • 4730 Crystal Springs Road, Los Angeles • 323-664-0571 • laparks.org/camp/griffith-park-boys-camp

The City of Los Angeles has operated this camp since 1924. The 10-acre facility in Griffith Park includes 16 air-conditioned cabins, a 30-foot rock wall, a challenge course, archery range and hiking trails.

IDYLLWILD ARTS

• Ages: 5-18 • July 3-30 • 52500 Temecula Road, #38 • 951-659-2171 • idyllwildarts.org

Three programs help campers develop their creativity. The Children’s Center offerings for kids 5-8 allow youngsters to discover the joy of self-expression. The Junior Artists Program, for ages 9-13, immerses campers in art under the guidance of professional artist-instructors. Teen programs include workshops that focus on creative writing, music, dance, fashion design, filmmaking or acting.

PALI ADVENTURES CAMPS

• Ages: 8-16 • Eight sessions May 30-Sept. 9 • 30778 Highway 18, Running Springs • 909-867-5743 • paliadventures.com

Students can choose from a variety of specialty camp tracks with themes such as secret agent, motor sports, Hollywood stunts, fashion, culinary and performing arts.

RAWHIDE RANCH

• Ages: 7-15 • Nine sessions June 19-Aug. 26 • 6987 W. Lilac Road, Bonsail • 760-758-0083 • rawhideranch.com

Campers live like they’re in the Old West. Daily activities include Western riding lessons (geared toward beginning and intermediate riders), animal and horse science classes, swimming, rock climbing, archery, arts and crafts and outdoor cooking.

VOLCOM SUMMER SOUL SURF CAMP

• Ages: 9-16 • June 13-Aug. 11 • San Onofre State Beach • 800-522-1352 • summersoulsurfcamp.com

Boys and girls learn about ocean safety, physical fitness and healthy eating while surfing and enjoying other fun beach activities.