What ages does Pali Adventures accept?

Pali Adventures is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Pali Adventures cost?

Pali Adventures publishes $2,995/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Pali Adventures's hours?

Pali Adventures runs Overnight camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Is Pali Adventures accredited?

Yes — Pali Adventures is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 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 Pali Adventures?

Pali Adventures is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Pali Adventures provide lunch?

Yes — Pali Adventures includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Pali Adventures compare to other general camps in Running Springs?

Pali Adventures is one of 94 general camps in Running Springs 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.

▌ General · Ages 8–16

Pali Adventures

Running Springs · $2,995/week · ★ 4.5 (310 reviews)

An overnight adventure camp in Southern California with over 25 unique specialty programs to choose from.

▌ Editor's read Pali Adventures is an ACA-accredited overnight camp in Southern California, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp is licensed in California under facility number 360900002. Founded by Andy Wexler, the camp has been operating for over 25 years. They maintain a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Pali Adventures show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on over 500 reviews, with many parents praising the diverse activities and attentive staff. The camp offers a unique program where campers choose a specialty track for half the day and participate in traditional camp activities for the other half, catering to a wide range of interests from extreme sports to culinary arts. While the Mini Camp is specifically for ages 6-8, the main camp serves ages 8-16.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

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Since 200125+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 8–16

Pali Adventures is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. general programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Yes
Established: 2001 (25 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: General
Ages: 8–16
Hours: Overnight camp
Address: 30778 CA-18, Running Springs, CA 92382
Phone: (909) 867-5743
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: $2,995/week for one-week sessions. All-inclusive tuition.

Runs Overnight camp, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 9.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

Session 1 Jun 7 – 14, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
Session 2 Jun 14 – 21, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
Session 3 Jun 21 – 28, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
Session 5 Jul 5 – 12, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
Session 6 Jul 12 – 19, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
Session 7 Jul 19 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995
Session 9 Aug 2 – 9, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,995

↗ What parents like

Over 25 specialty programs
All-inclusive tuition
Offers 1-week sessions

↘ Watch for

Website can be difficult to navigate
High cost per week

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Pali Adventures

What ages does Pali Adventures accept?: Pali Adventures is open to children ages 8–16. 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 Pali Adventures cost?: Pali Adventures publishes $2,995/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pali Adventures's hours?: Pali Adventures runs Overnight camp. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Pali Adventures accredited?: Yes — Pali Adventures is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 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 Pali Adventures?: Pali Adventures is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Pali Adventures provide lunch?: Yes — Pali Adventures includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Pali Adventures compare to other general camps in Running Springs?: Pali Adventures is one of 94 general camps in Running Springs 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

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