Camp Unalayee has been taking kids on outdoor adventures since 1949. Located in Northern California’s Trinity Alps, we are a non-profit, wilderness summer camp that provides meaningful outdoor experiences for children ages 10-17. Whether boating, backpacking, making crafts or learning leadership skills, campers learn how to safely enjoy a remarkably beautiful wilderness setting.
As a non-profit, Unalayee takes great pride in welcoming children from all walks of life. CampU provides financial assistance to many of its campers, allowing kids from all income levels to have a wilderness summer camp experience. Our program actively teaches campers confidence, compassion, community and conservation.
As a wilderness summer camp, Unalayee is proud to have introduced thousands of kids to backcountry living while maintaining an impeccable safety record. Kids in our summer camp programs learn about themselves as they learn to live in the wilderness. The rugged terrain of the Trinity Alps provides a challenging and dramatic backdrop for outdoor adventure.
2025 Session Dates:
- 1st Session - June 28th - July 12th
- 2nd Session - July 16th - July 30th
- 3rd Session - August 3rd - August 12th
- Family Camp - August 14th - August 18th
Camp Unalayee empowers youth from all backgrounds to discover the wonder of nature, the comfort of community, and the depth of their own inner strength.
Our core programs are overnight summer camps for youth ages 10-17 and we also provide a Family Program for all ages. Leadership training and extended wilderness backpacking programs are available as part of our core camp programs.
Summer on the Mountain
Summer day camps on Mount Madonna School’s 380-acre redwood-forest campus offer weekly sessions:
- Nature explorers age 3-6, June 22-July 31
- Mountain Explorers age 6-9, July 6-July 31
- Redwood Explorers ages 9-13, July 6-July 31.
Students enjoy arts and crafts, hiking, sports camps, STEAM projects, astronomy, team-building and an overnight camp-out for Redwood Explorers. Horse camp option available for campers 7+.
Play in nature, cultivate relationships, build skills, and more – unplugged, outdoors, and active!
Camps are Monday through Friday, 9am-3:30 pm. Transportation is available.
Details and registration online at:
www.mountmadonnaschool.org/hawk-life/summer-on-the-mountain/~ 408-408-2717 ~ summerprogram@mountmadonnaschool.org ~ 491 Summit Road, Watsonville
Mount Madonna School is a Preschool through 12th grade Independent School, fully accredited by WASC and CAIS. We are a community of learners. We support our students to become caring, self-aware and articulate critical thinkers.
Located between Gilroy and Watsonville, Mount Madonna School pursues our mission and values through the integration of Academic Excellence, Creative Self-Expression and Positive Character Development. This integration brings depth, meaning and enthusiasm to learning.
