Colby Ranch is a year-round camp and retreat centre inside the Angeles National Forest and part of the United Methodist family of camps in southern California. The site states it welcomes all faith communities, non-profit groups and families, and can host groups of up to 200 guests. Its youth offering is listed as 'Into the Wild & Surf Camp', described as the ranch's premier adventure programmes for youth. The pages read this run publish no camp dates, ages, daily hours or fees; programme information and reservations are handled by phone.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact California Pacific Conference (UMCRM) directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★E BlackmonI am 62 i went to school in Compton and remember going to Camp Colby in the 6th grade for a week always wonder where was it located best week of my life in the 6th grade it was during Halloween. Surprisingly it is still here
★★★★★Maurine ArcherThis is by far not a recent review, but just had to say, " I camped there with my Methodist church group in the late 50s! Still remember it. Is the road still that scary, one car wide one?! I remember we had to back up to let another car pass. In the 2000s my mom gave me letters we exchanged while I was there. It was a fun time.
★★★★Cheryl Y SmithLovely family owns, cooks,, and runs the place. They're helpful, friendly, hardworking, they cook to specifics of order including spice level, added or deleted ingredients, and they remember the names of their regulars - even after 2 COVID years of not eating out!. This is not gourmet Thai, it's family Thai with large portions of food and family integrity behind it, They deserve a try. Bon appetit! - Thom & Cheryl, customers for more than 25 years!
★★★★★Andrew DevineAbsolutely beautiful. Actually feels like you're not an hour away from DTLA. Make sure you look for the bats at sundown; for every ten or so small, Mexican free tail bats there is one Big Brown Bat. The best part is after swatting bugs all day, as soon as the bats come out, no more bugs! And there's hundreds of them. You'll feel like batman.
★★★★★Joshua SwanAs a cabin leader of Out Door Science School for ESMS I can say this experience was a once in a life time experience. The staff that I had encountered were above nice and professional. The scenery was amazing and I believe that this is a great place to have a learning experience.