About Kennolyn Camps

​Kennolyn has been family owned and operated since 1946 as a private, independent summer camp for boys and girls. Campers experience a sense of belonging, are given the chance to be independent, discover new skills, and meet wonderful friends and role models. We offer one collection of camps with robust programs designed to engage and challenge your child year after year while helping them develop the skills they will need for the rest of their life. Join us at one of our overnight camp locations on Huntington Lake or in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Amazing Camp Staff

Our counselors and staff come from across the United States and the globe to share their culture,  favorite activities, and enthusiasm. The international exchange is an incredible way for children to begin to learn about new cultures and all the common values we share. With the many specialized activities, staff are recruited for their skills but more importantly for their ability to build positive relationships with the campers. Our Registered Nurses and on-call doctors provide campers an extra layer of support physically and emotionally. Our staff provide the fun and engagement campers crave and the supervision parents expect. Our staff know every camper by name and what makes them tick to facilitate relationships and independence.

Programs and Activities

Kennolyn Camps Huntington Lake

​Kennolyn Camps Huntington Lake is a small, 60 camper, close-knit community for grades 5-11. Our staff know every camper by name and what makes them tick to facilitate relationships and independence. The cozy lodge, quiet alpine lake, and miles of trails accessible from our back door give campers the option to set their own pace and take advantage of what suits them. Campers choose activities according to their interest, mood, and developing friendships. A variety of activities is offered including waterskiing, sailing, flying trapeze, art, cooking, photojournalism, horseback riding, rock climbing, backpacking, sailing, and much more. Chartered bus transportation from LA, Fresno, and the SF Bay Area make camp accessible from all over California.

Kennolyn Camps Santa Cruz Mountains

​Kennolyn Camps Santa Cruz Mountains offers 220 campers grades 1-11 a hidden village on 450 acres of private redwood forest just a few miles from the beach. Carefully structured programs meet the needs of each age group and provide a long term path for growth year after year. With over 40 activities to choose from, campers create their own custom schedule for the session. Activities include board diving, tennis, BMX, fencing, high ropes, animal care, and much more. There’s something for everyone! Complimentary shuttle service from San Francisco and San Jose airports help campers from across the United States and the world join in on the fun! We encourage your child to join us, too, for a fantastic camp experience this summer!

What Parents Say About Kennolyn Camps

​Kids deserve a time and place where fun is the main objective. We hope you will join us to unplug from technology, plug into to community, and embrace the power of fun, play and adventure this summer. But don't just take our word for it. Here's what just a few of our happy camp families say.

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