JOURNEY
JOURNEY is an overnight camp offering a blend of outdoor adventures, creative arts, and community building for youth, focusing on personal growth and skill d...
▌ Editor's read The JOURNEY camp, hosted by Cadicasu, appears to be an overnight program with a focus on outdoor activities, creative arts, and community building, as evidenced by the 'Programs' and 'About Us' sections of their website. The camp's social media links (Instagram and Facebook) are present, suggesting an active online presence. However, there is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff background check policies on the provided website. The 'About Us' section does not specify the number of years the camp has been operating or the founder's name. The ownership type is unclear from the available information.
Who thrives here Ages 14–16
JOURNEY 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 overnight/sleepaway, 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 14–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 24680 CA-33, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
- Phone: (805) 646-2495
- Cost notes: CAD $750 per week
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about JOURNEY
- What ages does JOURNEY accept?
- JOURNEY is open to children ages 14–16. 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 JOURNEY cost?
- JOURNEY publishes $750/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are JOURNEY's hours?
- JOURNEY runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does JOURNEY provide lunch?
- JOURNEY 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.
- How does JOURNEY compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Ojai?
- JOURNEY is one of 12 overnight/sleepaway camps in Ojai 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare JOURNEY with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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