Explore Santa Cruz’s natural beauty by choosing a camp offered by the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, taking a steam train through the Redwood Forest with Roaring Camp Railroads, hiking at the scenic Wilder Ranch State Park, and kayaking with B... see more »
Explore Santa Cruz’s natural beauty by choosing a camp offered by the Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce, taking a steam train through the Redwood Forest with Roaring Camp Railroads, hiking at the scenic Wilder Ranch State Park, and kayaking with Blue Water Ventures. Check out our online directory of camps in Santa Cruz to find the best camp for your child.
The Santa Cruz Chamber of Commerce offers a wide variety of summer camp options guaranteed to keep your children active while enjoying the wilderness of Santa Cruz county. Camp Boardwalk offers 6 week-long sessions and is a world-famous camp that offers activities like beach games, cartoon-art making and candy making. This camp is sure delight for any child with it’s wonderful array of activities. Kennolyn Camps is another choice that offers fun for every child, with day or overnight options to choose from, your child is taught productivity, team building and leadership skills, all while making friendships that will turn in to life-long relationships. Kids will enjoy the beautiful surrounding wilderness that only Santa Cruz can provide.
Board an old-fashioned steam train at Roaring Camp Railroads for a unique trip through the Redwood Forest at Henry Cowell State Park. As the train chugs along in the wilderness, look up to enjoy views of the old and majestic trees. For a beach view, take the Santa Cruz Beach Train, which travels through the forest to the beach boardwalk. There are always special events going on at Roaring Camp Railroads, and many are geared towards kids.
Enjoy the outdoors and take in the spectacular views at Wilder Ranch State Park. Hike on one of the many trails, and reap the rewards with amazing views of the coast, a photogenic scene perfect for budding photographers. Paths are also suitable for a leisurely bike ride. After your time on the trails, check out the Victorian farm house at Wilder Ranch, complete with farm animals, and take a tour of the inside.
Head out on a kayaking adventure at Blue Water Ventures, where naturalists lead themed trips for families and groups. Get up close and personal with the wildlife of the ocean as you spend a day paddling. Witness seals and sea otters on one trip, or see whales and other marine mammals on another. Blue Water Ventures offers many different sea kayaking trips, so you are sure to find one your family will enjoy.
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