Newport Beach, CA, USA
Camp James is a long-standing, award-winning day camp that blends outdoor play, creative challenge, and personal growth. Serving children aged 5 to 13, the camp provides a playful yet structured environment where campers can try activities such as archery, go-karts, rock climbing, kayaking, dance, sports, swimming, and more. The atmosphere is energetic, inclusive, and designed around the core value: “Be Kind” — to others, to nature, and to oneself.
What makes Camp James special is its flexible weekly schedule (you pick which weeks your child attends), its varied weekly themes, and its location on its own grounds so campers don’t lose time in transit. With one-week sessions grouped by age, children build friendships, test their limits and develop confidence in a safe, supervised setting. The camp is carefully structured to allow kids to grow, explore, and express themselves, while staff focus on fun, character development, and overall well-being.
| Ages: | 5–13 |
| Type: | Day |
| Month: | Summer |
| Setting: | Coast |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Sports: | Sports, Team Sports, Sports Training, Athletic Training, Martial Arts, Shooting, Archery |
| Water Activities: | Water Activities, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Swimming |
| Adventure: | Adventure, Rock Climbing |
| Arts: | Fine Arts, Arts & Crafts, Jewelry Making, Arts, Performing Arts, Drama, Magic, Dance |
| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.06.26 - 12.06.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 15.06.26 - 19.06.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 22.06.26 - 26.06.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 29.06.26 - 03.07.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 06.07.26 - 10.07.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 13.07.26 - 17.07.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 20.07.26 - 24.07.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 27.07.26 - 31.07.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 03.08.26 - 07.08.26 | 5 | $650 | |
| 10.08.26 - 14.08.26 | 5 | $650 |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
Safety is a priority at Camp James. The camp maintains well-trained staff with back-bay and activity oversight, and the variety of activities are supervised with clear group structuring. The campus is well-managed, and campers are grouped by age to ensure appropriate levels of challenge and supervision. Drop-off and pick-up procedures are clearly defined, and the camp provides a “grace period” in the mornings and afternoons to help families with flexible schedules.
Camp James requires health forms and parental disclosure of any relevant medical needs. While the website does not detail full medical facilities or on-site nurses, the camp’s professional policies and staff training suggest a readiness to manage typical childhood health queries and medication needs. Families should contact the camp directly to clarify health-care protocols.
Camp James builds tradition through its themed weeks, where each session has a different creative focus. These themes influence art projects, songs, activities, and games. Campers also participate in signature experiences such as go-kart races, archery contests, and talent-style performances. The “Be Kind” philosophy is woven throughout daily life, helping campers learn empathy, community, and respect—while also having fun.
Camp James’ program encourages adventure, creativity, and skill-building. Each weekday, campers rotate through a variety of themed choices: high-energy physical activities, creative arts, water time, and more. Staff provide guided instruction in specialty areas (like archery or climbing), while also allowing free-choice and small-group exploration. The theme of each week shapes the crafts, songs, and even the archery targets, creating a dynamic, engaging experience all summer long.
Archery
