 A
rural retreat with mountains, lakes and fresh
air make Plumas County an idyllic setting for
summer camp. Some are just for kids, and others
are geared for entire families. Contact the
camps below to make reservations or to receive
more information:
Coppercreek Camp. Located east of
Greenville near Lake Almanor, this is a
private summer residence camp for children
on 148 acres adjacent to national forest
land. Complete facility with swimming pool,
three riding rings and high ropes course.
Features English and Western horseback riding, water skiing, backpacking,
drama, crafts, special teen programs. Two to
eight week sessions. Also Family Camp in
late August, two four-night sessions. P.O.
Box 749, Greenville, CA 95947. (800)
350-0006 or (530) 284-7617 (summer).
Feather River
Camp.
Operating since 1924, a vacation destination for families, children and
adults seeking relaxation, recreation, fun and friendship. Operated by
Camps in Common with an agreement with the City of Oakland. This 50-acre site is
located in the Plumas National Forest just outside of Quincy. Week-long family
and youth camps offer plenty of activities for everyone at every age – arts and
crafts, games, nature hikes during the day. Children aged 2 to 5 can spend the
morning in the Acorns program at the Tot-Lot. Campers aged 6 to 9 year old can
participate in Seedlings with fun camp-wide activities planned just for them.
Operated by Camps in Common with an agreement with the City of Oakland. (510)
336-2267.
 Greenhorn
Creek Guest Ranch. A Western-style
family camp east of Quincy with easy
access to swimming holes, lakes, streams, hiking
and horseback trails. Modern facility with
heated swimming pool, lodge rooms and cabins,
complete meal service, recreation room, Jacuzzi,
petting farm, stables and trout pond. Visitors
can enjoy hayrides, barbecues, amateur rodeo,
square dancing, horseback riding, and other
recreation. Weekly rates, supervised children's
activities. 2116 Greenhorn Ranch Road, Quincy,
CA 95971. (800) 33-HOWDY.
Shaffer's High
Sierra Summer Camps
Summer camp is for kids 9 to 16 and offers a traditional camp program but with
an emphasis on noncompetitive, largely team-based wilderness adventure
activities. We've designed a fun, stress-free program where kids can get away,
have fun, spend time with friends, and participate in great activities.
This ACA accredited overnight summer camp is in California's famed Tahoe
National Forest, nestled on the peaceful headwaters of the North Yuba River
among pine and 200' fir trees. It's a short 10 minute ride to the Lakes Basin
Recreation Area, with 70+ pristine mountain lakes and miles and miles of hiking
and biking trails. Not limited to the camp property or just one lake, campers
stay interested and engaged for however long they choose to stay.
38782 Highway 49,Sattley, CA 96124 (800) 516-3513
S.P.I.C.E. This is a Chester ranch day-camp (non-residence) whose name
stands for Summer Program Involving Creative Exploration. Monday through
Friday, for children aged 4-11. Participants develop outdoor skills and an
appreciation for nature. Activities include horseback-riding, golf, petting zoo,
archery, arts and crafts, hiking and camp-outs. Weekly sessions, daily drop-ins
welcome if space is available. P.O. Box 169, Chester, CA 96020. (530) 258-2547.
Walking G Ranch.
Located in Genesee Valley, near Taylorsville, this is a ranch camp for children
ages 7-14 that has been in operation since 1956. During the two-week sessions,
participants learn how to care for farm animals and how to break and train
horses. Other activities include water skiing, fishing, canoeing, riflery, bike
riding, horseback riding, arts and crafts. Bunkhouse lodging, complete
meal service. Pickups at Sacramento and Reno airports. P.O. Box 214,
Taylorsville, CA 95983. (530) 284-6681.
Walton's Grizzly
Lodge.
This summer camp for children ages 7-14 is located on a secluded, 50-acre
forested site with a private lake near Portola. Founded in 1926, it is run by
third-generation camp directors. Two-week sessions include water skiing,
windsurfing, fishing, sailing, ropes course, horseback riding, arts and crafts,
campfire programs, archery, air rifle, and sports such as volleyball, softball,
soccer, tennis, golf and gymnastics. Dormitory lodging, daily meal service.
Pickups at Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Available for group rental. P.O.
Box 519, Portola, CA 96122. (530) 832-4834. |
