YMCA Camp Whittle
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles · Private
YMCA Camp Whittle is a residential (sleepaway) summer camp on 120 acres in the San Bernardino Mountains near Big Bear Lake, run by the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles for more than 50 years. Campers ages 7-17 attend week-long sessions (Sunday to Saturday) with swimming, hiking, climbing, arts and crafts, team games and campfire traditions, living in age-based cabins of up to 10 campers with two counselors. It is ACA-accredited and offers financial assistance.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep Away Camp | June 14 - 20 (Burbank, Hollywood, Mid Valley branches)Register → | Jun 14 – Jun 20, 2026 | 7–17 | See camp website → | Past season |
| Sleep Away Camp | June 21 - 27 (Culver-Palms Family YMCA branch)Register → | Jun 21 – Jun 27, 2026 | 7–17 | See camp website → | Past season |
| Sleep Away Camp | June 28 - July 3 (Antelope Valley, North Valley, Santa Clarita branches)Register → | Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 | 7–17 | See camp website → | Past season |
Availability shown as of Aug 14, 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 YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★hrmsamichelleWomen’s retreat TK Church San Diego 2025 was a successful life changing event at this YMCA camp. Very satisfied with the accommodations. Rooms and restrooms clean and in very good working conditions. Food was GOOD and the stuff very polite. We were there from 11/7/2025-11/9/2025 4 meals for a very reasonable price. Thank you
★Yellow SquareI visited this camp once. It was very traumatic. I was in a group of 30 kids. On the first night my cabin already wanted to go home. It was cold and kids got sick. I was jealous of the sick kids because they got to go home. The cabins are super outdated and uncomfortable. True story: when we got in to bed for the first night everyone was disappointed with the camp, and wanted to go home. But the staff was super strict and did not let us call our folks. My cabin especially...I got sick because it was fall time. But they still would not let me. My entire cabin was also coughing, sneezing, mucus, sore throat, etc. Then out of nowhere a bunkmate started crying. I woke up another bunkmate to try to help. Then they start crying. Everyone in the cabin over (its connect) starts crying. We all go INSANE. Full on crying, sick, panicking how were going to survive, and wanting so desperately to leave. The one kids still to this day swears he saw a finger in a hole in the wall move. Everyone freaked out and we were super loud. Staff had to come into our room can calm us down. This camp is nothing but bad memories. STAY AWAY.
★★★★★Baharan KhatamiThe landscape was really beautiful. Nice and friendly staff with lots of fun activities! The houses had good heaters during cold nights. Each room had its own restroom and bathroom. All in all, we had a great time there. Highly recommend this camp to everyone:)
★★★★★Amir Jazayeriwe were a group of 40 people including families and friends and spent two nights at this camp. the staff was very friendly ... the food was good ... the lodges were clean ... and the nature was very quiet and relaxing they have many lodging options ... you can stay in a small cabin or large lodge. we enjoyed every seconds of our stay ... specially with the archery, rock climbing and hokey ... petting the reptile was very fun for the kids ... THANKS CAMP WHITTLE'S CREW. highly recommended to everyone, specially to the larger groups
★★★★★Nicole ToepperSuch a great experience. Tons of fun things to do. Friendly staff. Great food