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Ojai
Amplify Sleep Away Camp
Residential 8–18 yrs 2 weeks Music Camp
All meals included
5.0(10)
from$349
Camps in California 2027
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Choosing a camp in California
California's camp scene spans creative and specialized programs, from a music- and arts-focused sleepaway camp in Ojai to academic-style residential programs in Berkeley and Los Angeles. The state's mix of coastline, mountains and college-town settings gives families a range of settings to choose from, with camps here leaning toward residential formats that combine skill-building with independence away from home.
Camps in California: the facts
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Sessions run June 20, 2027 – August 7, 2027.The bars show published sessions per month — July is the busiest.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do camps in California cost?
- Prices start from $349 per session. Each camp sets its own pricing, and many offer age-based rates and sibling discounts.
- What ages are camps in California for?
- The camps listed here welcome children from 8 to 18 years old. Every camp page lists its exact age groups per session.
- Are there both day and overnight options?
- No — only residential (overnight) camps are currently listed for this page (3); no day-camp options right now.
- How do I book?
- Open a camp to see its sessions, live availability and prices, then book online. You'll confirm your child's details and pay securely — no phone calls needed.
- Are airport transfers included at camps in California?
- 3 of the 3 camps here that list transport details arrange airport pick-up — check each camp's "Getting there" section for meeting points and times.
- What's the weather like in California during camp season?
- During the camp season in California, typical daytime highs reach 34°C with nights around 16°C (10-year historical averages).
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