Our Location

THE CAMPUS OUR KIDS DESERVE

Proudly in residence @ Besant Hill School ★ 500+ gated acres ★ swimming pool + much more

Amplify Sleep Away Camp is proudly in residence at BESANT HILL SCHOOL, a beautiful, clean and safe campus in Ojai, CA—90 minutes northwest of Los Angeles and only 30 minutes from beautiful California beaches. The beautiful boarding school boasts 500+ acres of private land (including an 8-acre onsite organic farm!), state-of-the-art facilities, and nearly 100 years of honoring individuality, critical thinking, creative and artistic passions, global citizenship, and environmental activism. The air is clean and fresh, and our campers and staff alike love spending every summer in the gorgeous, healing Topa Topa Mountain sunshine.

Check out Besant Hill School

The weather in the summer is beautiful. It’s generally low 80’s with the occasional swell into 90’s. We are only 30 minutes from the coast and enjoy beautiful California beach days or sometimes a fun off campus day at the local water park. We also have a gorgeous pool and offer swimming daily. All facilities are air conditioned for comfort all summer long.

Yes. The campus is ADA accessible.

Campers are housed by grade and sleep 2–4 per dorm, depending on if the dorm is a double, triple or quad. Rooms are fully air conditioned, equipped with beds, desks, dressers, and closets. The campers use a communal bathroom located in each dorm building with private stall doors and shower curtains. Laundry machines are limited to campers attending multiple sessions except in the case of an emergency. Campers need to bring bedding (linens, blanket, towel, etc), and we also recommend bringing a sleeping bag (sleeping bags are required for any campers going on overnight trips). Bathrooms and dorms are serviced daily by our housekeeping team, and they also undergo a deep cleaning weekly.

Our food is healthy, super delicious, and kid-friendly, and most is even made from scratch right here in our kitchen. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and other alternative choices are always available. Juice, water, tea, and hot chocolate are all included, and dinner is served with a homemade dessert.

We are happy to accommodate special dietary requests. Please be as thorough as possible when informing us of your/your camper’s needs. Our goal is to have everyone in the Amplify community raving about how much they loved the food! (So far, so good!)

The swimming pool is available DAILY 🎉 with the exception of arrival, departure and beach days. All campers must participate in a swim test to determine if they can swim in the deep end without a life jacket. Use of the swimming pool happens under the supervision of 2 certified lifeguards. The pool is surrounded by a locked gate and strictly off limits outside of scheduled supervised use.

The pool is maintained year-round by Besant Hill School maintenance staff. Campers can change in the locker rooms, bathrooms, or dorms, and must rinse off in their bathing suits before swimming.

We are a 90 minute drive from Los Angeles, 30 minutes inland from Ventura, Ca.

Yes, we offer optional gender-diverse dorms as part of our commitment to creating an inclusive and affirming environment for all participants. At Amplify, we understand the importance of providing safe and supportive spaces for gender-diverse youth to feel comfortable and empowered. Our dorm assignments are designed with care, and we work closely with campers and their families to ensure that everyone’s needs are met, respecting each individual’s gender identity and preferences. Inclusivity is central to our mission, and we strive to create a community where everyone feels seen, respected, and valued.