for some kids these two words can conjure up images of their worst nightmares. And let's face it – who really wants to spend two weeks away from home during the summer holidays if camp isn't an environment that is filled with the type of thing that one enjoys doing. Not everyone enjoys the same activities, so why send your child away to a place that has none of their favorite activities? ...

We offer a wide variety of Specialty Camp Programs.

Each day, from morning till noon, our campers will focus on a specialty camp just right for their needs. It may be Secret Agent Camp from our Action Program or Rock Star Camp from our Performing Progam. Or maybe your camper would prefer our Fashion Design Institute from the Creative Program. If your camper's been with us for years, maybe it's time to consider our Leadership Program. The choice is completely theirs. ...

Ed Hardy has nothing on our fashion designers! From handbags to dresses to jewelry, experience the life of a fashionista. At the Fashion Design Institute, you will become a trendsetter and design your very own clothing lines from scratch. ...

Acting Academy 1 Week Program:
From television to film to Shakespeare, campers in the Acting Academy will be taught the basics of acting and encouraged to explore many different genres including classical drama, comedy, and action. During week one, you will work on scenes, monologues, improvisations, character analysis, and theatre games. You will gain confidence while performing in front of an audience and boost your self-esteem as you receive support from your fellow actors! You will also learn techniques taught to the pros, like script reading and auditioning, from the pros themselves. Then showcase your skills, by performing movie scenes, and monologues. If you have ever dreamed at making it on the stage, this is the specialty for you.

2 Week Program:
Reach for your chance to become a star! Audition for and win a starring role in a movie made right here at Pali Studios, written and directed by campers in the Film Institute! You will be get the chance to work in a true-to-life ...

For campers looking to have an amazing time while learning the basics of filmmaking, the Film Institute is perfect for you. Write, direct, and produce your very own 3 minute film! Take your wildest ideas and turn them into a screenplay.
At Pali's Movie Makeup Academy you will learn the secrets of creating movie magic! Under the leadership of professional Hollywood makeup artists, you will learn how to make a fellow camper look like the Joker or a counselor into The Hulk. ...

Accelerate, turn, brake, and race for the finish line! At Pali's Motorsports Extravaganza, you will learn all there is to know about Motorcross! Each morning, you'll drive dune buggies, minibikes, ATVs, soap box racers, and go-karts! Campers are assigned to elite teams and rotate through each of these five activities daily. ...

Write, record, and produce your very own song or rock out to your own cover version of your favorite song. Work together with other Rock Star campers and our staff of veteran songwriters and professional musicians to live the dream. ...

There's no better way to enjoy your summer than riding the wake and blasting through the air. During three hours of semi-private lessons you will water ski, wakeboard, kneeboard, and cut loose on jet skis. Also, this year we've added sailing. ...

How would you like to decorate your cabin in an Under-the-Sea theme? Dress up in your craziest 80's outfit with 300 of your closest friends? Chant- "Who rocks the house?" until you're blue in the face? If so, you've found the right place! ...

Camp Helendade was a gift of Helen and Dade Davis in 1960 as a replacement for Camp Arataba. Arataba's main lodge burnt down earlier that year. Despite the catastrophic damage to the camp's most important building, the rest of camp went largely unscathed, with the First Aid Cabin, Pool, and other structures left intact. ...