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Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade)

Malibu · $355/week (2026 price) · ★ 4.5 (22 reviews)

Counselor-in-Training program for rising 12th graders at a Jewish overnight camp.

▌ Editor's read Camp JCA Shalom's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering a variety of programs including a CIT program for 12th graders. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. It is also licensed by the State of California, with license number 197210001. The camp explicitly states on its 'Staff' page that all staff undergo background checks. Camp JCA Shalom has been operating for over 65 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, indicating a long history in youth camping. It is a nonprofit organization. The camp has a strong online presence with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on 230 reviews, with many reviewers praising the community, staff, and positive impact on their children. The program type is primarily overnight, offering a traditional camp experience. Social media handles include @campjcashalom on Instagram and 'campjcashalom' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited ~300 standards audited
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Since 1961 65+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Age 17

Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in outdoors/nature, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1961 (65 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 17–17
  • Hours: Overnight residential camp
  • Address: 30380 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
  • Phone: 818-889-5500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes (2026): $1750 for 31 nights, which is approximately $355/week.

Last season (2026): Runs Overnight residential camp, 8 sessions (3 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 16 to Aug 2.

Last season's sessions (Summer 2026) ⛓

These are last summer's dates and prices. 2027 details are not posted here yet, so check with the camp before you plan around them. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • CIT Jun 16 – Jul 19, 2026 · 5 weeks · $1,750 Last season
  • Session 1 Jun 17 – 28, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,285 Last season
  • KIBBUTZ Jun 24 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $5,050 Last season
  • Mini Camp Alef Jul 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week · $1,300 Last season
  • Session 2 Jul 1 – 19, 2026 · 3 weeks · $4,530 Last season
  • Mini Camp Bet Jul 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $1,560 Last season
  • Mini Camp Gimmel Jul 14 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $1,560 Last season
  • Session 3 Jul 22 – Aug 2, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,285 Last season

↗ What parents like

  • Develops counseling skills
  • Prepares for future camp staff roles
  • Radically inclusive philosophy

↘ Watch for

  • Specific grade range
  • Long commitment

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade)

What ages does Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) accept?
Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) is open to children age 17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) cost?
Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) listed $355/week for the standard session in 2026. Final cost depends on session length and sibling discounts, and new-season rates may differ.
What are Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade)'s hours?
Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) runs Overnight residential camp.
Is Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) accredited?
Yes — Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 65 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade)?
Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 65 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) provide meals?
Yes — Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) is an overnight camp, and campers' meals are provided. Ask about allergy and dietary accommodations before the session starts.
How does Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Malibu?
Camp JCA Shalom - CIT (12th Grade) is one of 54 outdoors/nature camps in Malibu that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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