Northern California Overnight Camp Guide (2025)

Overnight Camp fun and play in the beautiful Stanislaus National Forest. Whether playing games/sports in the woods, kayaking on Pinecrest Lake, or going on the scenic horseback ride, your camper is sure to have a BLAST! 3 hours from East Bay.

Camp Loma Mar, the East Bay’s oldest overnight camp, offers adventure, friendships, and fun in the Santa Cruz Mountains. With activities like zip lining, archery, and swimming, the expert staff ensures an unforgettable experience for 2nd–12th graders. Financial assistance available.

Girl Scouts offer council-run overnight and day programs at Bothin, Sugar Pine, and Skylark. Campers explore, build skills, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. Skylark is reopening for troop and family camping. Open to all; financial aid available.

Cazadero Music Camp provides a nurturing, inspirational environment for young musicians ages 9-18. For more than 65 years, Cazadero has offered a dynamic program that strikes a thoughtful balance between in-depth music education and summer camp fun in the redwoods.

A co-ed, traditional sleepaway camp for age 7-16, located on a 900-acre ranch in the Sierras north of Lake Tahoe. Limited enrollment allows for a more personal camp experience and family feel that bring all of camp together. Family-owned and operated since 1956.

iD Tech, a top-rated tech camp for 25 years, offers coding, game development, robotics, and more. Built around each student’s interests and goals, iD Tech is trusted by top universities and over a million parents as the best STEM learning experience.

This 7-day program unites youth (10-17) in a supportive community to create, dance, and grow through music. With over 20 daily workshops, including instrumental ensembles, improv, hip hop, jazz, percussion, and songwriting, it offers a transformative musical experience for every camper.

Join a five-day adventure at Channel Islands National Park while living on a boat. Explore the coast and waters by snorkeling, kayaking and hiking. Experience giant sea caves, kelp forests, whales, dolphins, and sea lions up close. Perfect for ocean lovers.

Camp Newman (Santa Rosa) is a fun, joyfully Jewish sleep-away camp for rising 1st-11th graders where every kid can be their most authentic self. New, comfortable cabins with bathrooms, alpine tower, archery, sports, circus, art, music, and nature.

Discover the magic of Augusta! Campers explore 80 acres of pristine Sierra Nevada forest while discovering 150+ activities. Campers benefit from a 1:2 staff-to-camper ratio. Each day is unique, unforgettable, and filled with wish, wonder, and surprise.

Echo Lake Youth Camp offers kids ages 7-14 an unforgettable week-long experience in nature, fostering independence, confidence, and fun. Activities include hiking, swimming, archery, crafts, and campfires. Meals and transportation from Berkeley are provided. CIT program available for grades 9-12.

Farm Camp provides a traditional summer camp experience on a working farm, offering a safe, fun environment that fosters independence and friendships. Campers engage in hands-on activities, explore the outdoors, and actively participate in farm life, free from digital distractions.

Camp Joyful Voices is a weeklong sleepaway camp where singers ages 7-11 build confidence, deepen musical skills, and make lifelong friends. With supportive staff and vibrant activities—like singing by the lake, hiking, and campfire recitals—it’s the perfect camp for kids who love to sing!

Gold Hollow is a traditional overnight camp with innovative programs, nestled in the pines on Lake Vera. Campers enjoy swimming, canoeing, crafts, stargazing, games, campfires, and singalongs. Free Bay Area bus. Strong CIT program. Building community and belonging since 1944.