Daily pool activities
An initial water-safety test guides free-swim or lesson placement. Non-swimmers and groups aged six and under receive lessons.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Cali Camp
Topanga, Los Angeles County, California
Cali Camp
Swim, hike and make things in the canyon, then return to family in the evening.
Cali Camp in Topanga follows rotating group activities outdoors. Younger children must meet toileting requirements; the Junior Leader track for ages 14–15 requires a separate application.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-CA-002
Courses & activities
Nature hikes & crafts
Explore the canyon on hikes, alongside crafts and group games.
Archery & go-karts
Activities rotate through the group timetable, rather than repeating the same program each day.
Age-based ropes challenges
Ropes activities start with seven-year-old groups; zipline and Leap of Faith with ten-year-old groups.
Junior Leader development
Assist camper groups and join leadership classes. Typically around five weeks of attendance, not necessarily consecutive, plus an interview and pre-camp training. Confirm the 2027 requirements with an advisor.
Camp features & life
A steady group routine
Group routines and daily swimming give children a mix of outdoor and creative activities.
Local pickup stations
Local pickup-station services operate in Los Angeles County. Contact an advisor for 2027 routes and fees.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Enjoys outdoor activities, pool time and a group timetable.
- Wants daytime camp while returning to family care at night.
- Has family arrangements for accommodation, daily transport and prompt emergency pickup in Los Angeles.
Minimum age four, with toileting requirements. Contact an advisor about leadership-track age, attendance and application conditions.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
Contact an advisor
Contact an advisor
Contact an advisor about meals, transport, payment and cancellation terms.
Travel & participation
Families arrange accommodation and care outside day camp. Local commuter transport does not include airport transfers.
Additional emergency contacts must be within a one-hour drive, and families should remain reachable. Personal electronics are not permitted at camp or on buses.
Contact an advisor about individual international admission, English communication and 2027 places.
Past-program photos (5)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications