Family Camp at Yosemite is an all-inclusive camp where you can fish, hike, swim, take part in organized programs, or relax.
Camp is open to anyone who loves camping. Camp is near Yosemite National Park, east of Groveland, California. It's a great experience the whole family will enjoy, so join us this summer and reserve your tent today!
Camp provides three meals a day to campers, along with a variety of activities. There are 65 wood-framed canvas tents, some with electricity and ADA access. Each tent cabin can sleep up to six people and has cots with mattresses. Private groups are welcome to rent out the entire camp before and after the summer season.
Family Camp at Yosemite 2022 Season
408 535-3500 11401 Cherry Lake Road, Groveland, CA 95321, (209) 962-7277
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THEME WEEKS ARE BACK!
We are very excited to bring back Theme Weeks in Summer 2022! These programs are an important part of Feather River's’s culture and history, and offer special activities each week in addition to all of our regular (and beloved) family camp offerings.
The following Theme Weeks are scheduled for Summer 2022. While these themes and dates are confirmed, please note that specific theme-related activities and guest artists/experts are to be announced and subject to change.
- Science, Space, & Sky Week (June 12-18): Come explore the amazing geological features, wildlife, towering trees and amazing night sky of the Sierra with our Scientists-in-Residence. Ecological activities are available for campers of all ages. From science experiments to guided morning hikes along the creek to incredible evening stargazing through telescopes, this week is out of this world!
- Folk & International Dance Week (June 19-25): Our renowned Dance Instructors-in-Residence bring dance to life for all ages and all skill levels with an array of morning classes and evening dances. From International Folk Dances to Congolese Dance and Drum, children and adults alike will enjoy learning, dancing and moving. No prior experience necessary!
- Family Music Week (June 26-July 2): Led by our Grammy Award-winning Artist-in-Residence, this week is perfect for families who love playing or listening to live music. Beginners can learn a new instrument during free morning lessons and workshops, and more advanced players can join in on impromptu jam sessions. Nightly performances and shows round out this music-filled week. Bring instruments if you have them!
- 4th of July Week (July 3-9): Enjoy all the traditional camp activities plus special holiday festivities. Independence Day activities include face painting, bike decorating, a parade, and the OFRC Olympics with sack races, water balloon toss, and other family-friendly contests. We’ll top off the day with our famous barbecue feast. Celebrate the 4th with your family all week long!
- Storytelling Week (July 10-16): Love a good tale? Enjoy a week with our award-winning and internationally recognized Storyteller-in-Residence, who’s been coming to camp for over 25 years to share her stories each evening and charm, entertain, and enthrall us all! Campers of all ages will be spellbound as they hear stories and songs that capture their minds and imaginations.
Join us this summer in the beautiful Trinity Alps Wilderness in Northern California!
Enjoy, learn about, and care for the outdoors. FIELDGUIDES is a small, non-profit, outdoor education organization focused on providing personalized camping and backpacking programs for schools and individuals.
Fieldguides Outdoor Education Summer Programs include:
Summer Backpacking (Ages 12-17)
15-day backpacking trips in the beautiful Trinity Alps, Russian, and Marble Wildernesses! Participants will spend 15-days hiking to gorgeous alpine lakes & exploring rich conifer forests. Sleeping out under the stars, cooking over fires, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Wilderness Leadership Training (Ages 16-17)
Backcountry navigation, trail cooking, shelter building, wilderness first aid & emergency safety procedures. These are just some of topics explored during our Wilderness Leadership Training program! Participants will also discuss group dynamics, practice communication techniques and begin to understand the obligations of leadership.
Family Days (All ages!)
Bring your family for an incredible camping experience at a remote wilderness lake in the Camp Unalayee Basin! Fieldguides staff will take care of all your food and cooking needs as well as offer activities from hiking and swimming to boating and crafts!
Can't make it this summer? We also offer a variety of trips during the school year! Check out our "Individual Programs" page to learn more about our trips for families & individuals or our "School Programs" page to learn about our unique approach to environmental education for schools & youth groups.
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The beautiful setting and open philosophy of Hidden Villa make for an especially memorable experience for children of all ages. The camp is designed to grow with children and adjust to meet their needs, introducing them to wilderness and farm activities, fostering leadership skills and responsibility, and emphasizing respect for the environment and for others.
In 1945, Josephine Duveneck started the first multi-racial residential summer camp in the United States here at Hidden Villa. Our summer camp program remains rooted in the Duveneck family legacy of social justice and environmental stewardship, bringing together a diverse group of campers and staff, unplugged from the busyness of everyday life, and giving them the unique opportunity to build a better community through shared experience.
26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, info@hiddenvilla.org, (650) 949-8650, https://www.hiddenvilla.org/
Into the Heart of Nature
June 24 – July 19
Into the Heart of Nature camp at Tara Redwood is located in an extraordinary setting nestled in the Nisene Marks Forest near a calm creek. We offer cooperative games, creek exploration, habitat studies, playful skits, and nature-themed art.
Kids explore the various elements that support all life. Tara Redwood School’s summer camp educators are highly experienced in outdoor activities and wildlife studies.
Children learn social skills and kindness. Your child will make new friends, develop mindfulness, and learn how to help others.
Children have access to several hiking trails for daily play and to absorb some of our core tenets for happiness through developing a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of nature to all parts of life.
For children 4 to 8 years old.
5810 Prescott Rd, Soquel, 831-462-9632, https://tararedwoodschool.org/summer-camp-2024/
Kennolyn Day Camp
Ready to get your child away from technology and into a nourishing community of fun, friends, and the great outdoors? Give your child a healthy dose of GRATITUDE, POSITIVE ATTITUDE, and GROWTH at Kennolyn Day Camp!
On 450 acres of privately owned redwood forest only 4 miles from town, and 1 mile from our Overnight Camp, Kennolyn Day Camp is just a short bus ride away. Your child will thrive in this fun, active, supportive environment, and you will get a break (or at least be able to work without interruption). And after a day of exploring the fields, pond, and miles of trails, they’ll be happy-tired after each fun day!
Amazing activities keep your camp busy all day: high ropes course, climbing wall, BMX, fencing, pool time, horseback riding, animal care, archery, crafts, and more!
Campers grades K-9 are placed in coed groups based on their grade with two well-trained adult counselors.
Campers entering 10-11th grade may apply for our Leadership Development program.
Groups follow a planned schedule with some choice built in from Monday through Thursday. On Friday Fun Day, campers grades 2+ choose their own activities during the morning. The afternoon wraps up the week with a fun event based on a different theme each week. This is a great change of pace for campers who spend multiple weeks at Kennolyn.
Nowhere else in the local region will you find a more complete, authentic summer day camp experience. Just ask your friends and neighbors.
8400 Glenn Haven Rd, Soquel ~ (831) 479-6714 ~ https://www.kennolyncamps.com/santa-cruz-day/
La Madrona all day, summer, youth, sports camps, including pool guards, are offered for ten weeks during the summer season.
La Madrona Athletic Club is located in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains and remains a premier club for health and wellness, balancing a gorgeous facility with a family friendly environment. La Madrona offers year around high level instructional tennis, pickleball and swimming.
The Sports Camp is an outdoor camp that will provide children the opportunity to develop their sport skills, self confidence and self esteem.
1897 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, 831-438-1072, kquinn@caclubs.com
https://lmac.caclubs.com/kids/la-madrona-summer-camps-2019/
Sport camp is a high level instruction based outdoor camp that will provide children the opportunity to develop their sport skills, self confidence and self esteem. The sport camp is for ages 6-10 years old. Groups will be limited to 8 campers.
A typical day for Sports Camp:
- Tennis lesson (60 minutes)
- Athletic & sports games
- Tennis play & court fun
- Pool games (45 minutes)
- Arts & Crafts
- Registration Packet
Summer Pool Guards Camp - Two week sessions- 9-12pm
The La Madrona Pool Guards Program will introduce children to the skills necessary for lifeguarding and aquatics safety. This two week program offers activities such as swim lessons, rescue skills practice, paddle board practice, stretching and strength building exercises along with team building games and fun. Participants will be divided into two groups of 12 based on age and ability. Ages* 6-12 are welcome. All participants must be able to swim one pool length of freestyle, have the ability to float on their back and tread water for 30 seconds. This is a great opportunity to advance in your water safety skills and become a better swimmer for life!
*The ages are a general guide – an assessment may be needed. Please contact Aquatics Director, Kyle Gorham for more information: kgorham@caclubs.com.
A typical day for Pool Guards:
- Warm up/exercise and stretching
- Swim lesson (30-45 minutes)
- Snack break and sunscreen re-application
- Paddle board and rescue skills practice
- Team building games and fun
- Registration Packet
Summer Tennis Camp - One week sessions- 10-1pm
- Tennis Camp is an exciting week of quality tennis instruction
- led by tennis professionals
- Drills to develop or improve your child’s game
- Super fun games that will make them smile
- Groups limited to 8 participants
- Registration Packet
High Performance Tennis Academy
- Ideal for the competitive player looking to improve their overall game
- Main qualification is a strong desire and motivation to play tennis.
- Opportunities to play practice matches
- and/or interclub throughout the summer
