YMCA Camp
Santa Monica Family YMCA · Private
Santa Monica YMCA Camp Big Bear is a year-round lakefront resident (sleepaway) camp near Boulder Bay on Big Bear Lake, operated by the Santa Monica Family YMCA. Originally built in 1938 and recently restored, it offers residential camp experiences for youth with traditional lakeside camp activities, set in the San Bernardino Mountains at Big Bear Lake.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear Youth Summer Camp - Week OneRegister → | Jul 12 – Jul 18, 2026 | 7–16 | Via registration portal | Past season |
| Big Bear Youth Summer Camp - Week TwoRegister → | Jul 19 – Jul 25, 2026 | 7–16 | Via registration portal | Past season |
PAST_SEASON; registration opened February 10, 2026 and is online only
Availability shown as of Aug 7, 2026.
The practical details
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 Santa Monica Family YMCA directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jim JacksonI started going up there almost 50 years ago. Judo camp. Band camp. Sailing, swimming, hiking, goofing off in the snow. Those were the days ☺️
★★★★★KayOne of the best places to stay if you love camps, the staff are genuinely amazing people. Having volunteered there I can say with confidence that the staff that work there are just one big family and I can say that I feel like they are my second family.
★★★★★Hunter PoulinWent up here for 5 days for Cross Country camp and I will definitely do it again next year. Going up with a big group of kids is a blast, playing Gaga ball, doing workouts in the pool, and going tubing down by the lake. 10/10 would recommend.
★★★★★Kyr RainI had so much fun at camp here!! The people are very friendly and the accomodations were good. The lakeside view is awesome!
★★★★★Matthew AmosBreathtaking beauty. Pine trees abound the space. Bird and wildlife are plentiful and this place has a lake front private beach that is truly something to behold. There rates are the best I've found for up in big bear. The staff is fun and professional. And every kid left with a smile on there face. The adults seemed peaceful and relaxed as well. So great food. Beautiful setting. Fun place and its affordable to boot.