Summer 2023 Travel Camp:

We are excited to offer travel trips again, to some of the most beautiful places California has to offer. Travel Camp is the perfect program for our more independent campers who want to experience the fun of traveling in the great outdoors with good friends. Our Travel Campers get to enjoy life on the road, sightseeing & visiting local attractions, campfires, camping out in tents or under the stars, participating in campsite set up, meal prep & cooking in a cooperative team environment — and gaining valuable skills along the way — and so much more!

Campers must meet the following general criteria* to be eligible for Travel Camp:
  • Do well at a supervision ratio of one staff member to three campers (1:3) – 1:1 supervision is not available on Travel Camp;
  • Ages 13+;
  • Be excellent at listening to and following directions;
  • Good at staying with a group, with no tendencies to wander or elope;
  • Not exhibit significant behavioral challenges, particularly aggression of any kind;
  • Demonstrate appropriate behavior in community settings;
  • Independent, or almost completely independent, with personal care/toileting/hygiene needs (i.e. little to no assistance needed, besides verbal prompts or reminders);
  • Physically capable of sleeping outdoors on sleeping mats/in tents;
  • Physically capable of participating in outdoor activities, in the elements, such as light to moderate hiking.
*A few additional prerequisites apply to specific sessions, as outlined below in the session descriptions. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Session One: June 4 – 13

Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks
Welcome back to Travel Camp! Join us on our first session of the Summer to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We will hike and explore the world’s largest trees, while celebrating being back with all of our friends!
Session Cost: $2,500

Session Two: June 16 – 25

Mammoth Lakes
Summertime in the mountains is calling! Travel Camp is going to Mammoth Lakes to take in the great outdoors and enjoy some of the best views in California. We will spend our time hiking, taking in the wildflowers, and swimming in the lakes.
Session Cost: $2,500

Session Three: June 28 – July 7

Tahoe
A trip that is near and dear to our Travel Camp hearts is back! Join us for the 4th of July in beautiful Lake Tahoe! We will be exploring South Lake Tahoe and enjoy swimming, hiking, and fireworks! The icing on the cake for this session will be a whitewater rafting trip with our friends at Environmental Traveling Companions — a highlight from past Travel Camp sessions! Please click here to review ETC’s general, and whitewater rafting specific, requirements for this session.
Session Cost: $2500

Session Four: July 10 – 14

Yosemite National Park/Bass Lake
We’re staying close to home base for this session and sleeping at Camp, but every day will be an adventure! Join us as we take day trips to Yosemite National Park and Bass Lake. We will go into Yosemite and marvel at the majestic rockscapes and wildlife. We will plan on hiking and looking out for deer as we wander through the village. Our days at Bass Lake will be filled with swimming and floating in the beautiful warm waters.
Session Cost: $1,250

Session Five: July 16 – 20

Yosemite National Park/Bass Lake
We’re staying close to home base for this session, and sleeping at Camp, but every day will be an adventure! Join us as we take day trips to Yosemite National Park and Bass Lake. We will go into Yosemite and marvel at the majestic rockscapes and wildlife. We will plan on hiking and looking out for deer as we wander through the village. Our days at Bass Lake will be filled with swimming and floating in the beautiful warm waters.
Session Cost: $1,250

Session Six: July 23 – August 1

Santa Barbara/Channel Islands
Travel Camp is going to sunny Santa Barbara! Come join us as we explore the amazing Channel Islands and venture into new places. We will be taking boat rides off the coast of Ventura to one of the most beautiful National Parks. We will hike and take in the sights from a different point of view. Back in Santa Barbara we will ride the trolley, walk the wharf, and lookout for sealife. It is sure to be a one of a kind trip!
Session Cost: $2500

Please note that for this trip, campers must:

  • Be comfortable with traveling on a midsized ferry boat for multiple hours at a time.
  • Be comfortable with balancing on moving surfaces. There will be a moving dock that must be used to get on and off the boat.

Session Seven: August 4 – 13

Disneyland
The Happiest Place on Earth is about to get a whole lot happier! Travel Camp is going to Disneyland! Join us as we visit Mickey and friends and go on all of our favorite rides. There will be no shortage of fun and excitement as we end the summer with smiles on our faces! This is our only “glamping” session of the summer. Instead of sleeping in tents, or under the stars, at campsites, campers will enjoy the comfort and amenities of our rental house.
Session Cost: $3000

Deposit:

To hold your camper’s space in a session, you will be charged a non-refundable deposit of $500 for ten-day sessions, or $325 for five-day sessions. You will not be charged a deposit until your camper’s enrollment is confirmed in a session.