Cali Camp - Junior Leaders
A leadership program for teens aged 14-15, focusing on training and development.
▌ Editor's read Cali Camp's website loads successfully and presents a comprehensive overview of its programs. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, and holds California state license number 191600003. Founded by Jeff and Laurie Resnick, the camp has been operating for over 70 years, indicating significant experience in youth programming. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Cali Camp is a day camp offering a wide range of activities. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 170 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and positive impact on their children's development. The camp maintains an active presence on Instagram (@calicamp) and Facebook (CaliCamp).
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–15
Cali Camp - Junior Leaders serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in general, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: General
- Ages: 14–15
- Address: 1717 Old Topanga Canyon Rd., Topanga, CA 90290
- Phone: (310) 455-0404
- Cost notes: $1,075 per week. Transportation is included. Sibling and multi-week discounts are available.
9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
- Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
- Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
- Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
- Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
- Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
- Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
- Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
- Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $1,075
↗ What parents like
- Leadership training experience
- Same activities as classic camp
↘ Watch for
- Only for 14-15 year olds
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Cali Camp - Junior Leaders
- What ages does Cali Camp - Junior Leaders accept?
- Cali Camp - Junior Leaders is open to children ages 14–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Cali Camp - Junior Leaders cost?
- Cali Camp - Junior Leaders publishes $1,075/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Cali Camp - Junior Leaders accredited?
- Yes — Cali Camp - Junior Leaders is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Cali Camp - Junior Leaders?
- Cali Camp - Junior Leaders is operated by a private business, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Cali Camp - Junior Leaders provide lunch?
- Cali Camp - Junior Leaders does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does Cali Camp - Junior Leaders offer transportation?
- Cali Camp - Junior Leaders provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Cali Camp - Junior Leaders compare to other general camps in Los Angeles?
- Cali Camp - Junior Leaders is one of 94 general camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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