About Camp Cottontail

The 2012 season marksover  52 years of fun in the sun.  Since 1958 Cottontail has provided a lifetime of memories for both campers and staff. Click here to read more about Cottontail's history.

Cottontail’s new home known as VT Ranch is set on over 200 rustic acres in a suburb of Los Angeles County, Castaic Lake.  Castaic Lake is 45 minutes from Downtown Los Angeles and 30 minutes from the San Fernando Valley.  The ranch has been used for resident camp programs over of 60 years starting with the Boy Scouts of America and now with VT Ranch. After working at Cottontail for 24 years, Lynn "Chuckles" Pedroza acquired the camp in 2009 with the intention of upholding the traditions and wonderful work which the original owners had started. Cottontail continues to be ranked among the top summer camps in the world, drawing from the expertise and resources that Lynn has brought from her illustrious career as a Camp Director. Continuing to strive for excellence, we have received international acclaim. We follow all standards set by the American Camp Association. VT Ranch's accreditation through the American Camp Association is one we are proud and recognize as a commitment to being the best we can be.

Cottontail's long history of success is due to its amazing staff.  Many of our campers return as staff members. Most return year after year so only a few positions are usually available. Southern California is a great place to work so we have our pick of some of the world's most outstanding undergrads and graduate students. Click here to learn more about our staff.

Lynn Pedroza loves her job!  Lynn (Chuckles) is celebrating her 28th year at Cottontail.  Her leadership has made camp a special  place to work and play.  Click here to read more about our management team.

Accreditation and Affiliation

VT Ranchl is accredited by the American Camp Association.  The ACA inspects and reviews each member to ensure that camps meet industry-accepted and government-recognized standards. Key aspects of camp operation, program quality, health and safety are carefully scrutinited. We are proud to maintain this relationship and highly recommend that parents look for a camp that has been accredited.