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Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center

California Vipassana Center

Dhamma Salila Youth Camp offers 1-day and 3-day Vipassana meditation courses for children and teens, focusing on moral conduct, concentration, and wisdom.

▌ Editor's read The Dhamma Salila Youth Camp, part of the California Vipassana Center, offers 1-day and 3-day residential meditation courses for children and teens, focusing on the teachings of S.N. Goenka. The program emphasizes moral conduct, concentration, and wisdom through Vipassana meditation, with a daily schedule that includes meditation sessions, storytelling, and creative activities. The camp is run by volunteers and is entirely free of charge, supported by donations. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While not accredited by the ACA, the camp is part of a global network of Vipassana centers. Google reviews for the broader California Vipassana Center (Dhamma Salila) show a rating of 4.8 stars from 250 reviews, with many praising the peaceful environment and profound experience. The camp's Facebook page, 'DhammaSalila', provides updates and information about courses.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center 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 religious, 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 13–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 21500 Co Rd 330, North Fork, CA 93643, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Camps are run solely on a donation basis.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center

What ages does Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center accept?
Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center is open to children ages 13–17. 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 Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center cost?
Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Camps are run solely on a donation basis. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center's hours?
Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center?
Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center provide lunch?
Dhamma Salila Youth Camp - California Vipassana Center does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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