We love Feather River Camp! We just finished our 11th straight year there. Always go during Garage…read moreBand Week (now called Family Music Week). First year we went our daughter was 5 and our son was 13 months and took his first steps at camp. My husband had been hesitant to do what he didn't consider "real camping", but after experiencing Feather River Camp with our two young children and not having to cook or clean for an entire week, we were sold! There are even supervised activities for kids starting at age 2 every morning after breakfast, so moms and dads can go on a more challenging hike, do arts and crafts, or just go chill with a good book. And its' all included in one very reasonable price!!! The swimming hole is safe, with plenty of shallows, with a little damn keeping kids from going downstream. There is also plenty of deep enough area to actually swim and many other super-cool swimming holes nearby, with waterfalls, rocks to jump off at heights from tame to terrifying and everything else you'd expect from a Sierra river trip. Our daughter is now 15 and we've managed to convince her friend's family to come the past two years, which is nice for the teenagers. Our son is 11 which I think is probably the ultimate age to be a boy at camp running around like a wild-man with other kids.Most of our close family meet us there each year, now, too, and we have made new friends every year, who we always look forward to seeing again at camp. This camp seems to attract the nicest, friendliest people. I know we've convinced a lot of first-timers to make it a new tradition. Come and make it yours, too-- we'll see you at camp!

Our second year and we can't wait to come back every summer! This is a basic but massively…read moreenjoyable family camp. Swimming holes, mess halls, camping tents... kids can be free range in a safe environment and parents can relax and play. And no screen time (or screen time arguments). A wonderful way for families and friends to connect.

Mountain Meadows Ranch is truly a special place!!! Both of my children have attended for the past…read moresix summers, and each year they come home with wonderful memories, greater confidence, and lasting friendships. I especially love that camp gives them the chance to completely unplug from technology, immerse themselves in nature, and enjoy the simple pleasures of being outdoors! The counselors and staff create a warm, welcoming environment where kids can be themselves, try new activities, and form genuine connections. The friendships they've made at MMR have lasted far beyond each summer. My son loves it so much that he plans to return as a counselor! We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the MMR family and couldn't recommend this camp more highly!

First sleep away camp for my 11 yo son and he left begging to return next summer! We chose MRR…read morebased on reviews, location, plethora of activities and philosophy. Anna was extremely helpful and diligently answered all of my questions before we committed to registration. My son didn't know anyone else attending camp but his counselor quickly took him under his wing and made sure he was comfortable. The letters we received at home talked about his adventures each day and aside from forgetting to eat lunch in favor of ice cream at the fair, he didn't have one bad day (expect for the last day which he was sad to leave!) All around amazing experience and we will be returning.

Very nice ranch with horseback riding and just a good place for some downtime to relax. Lunch and…read moredinner was very good and they keep a good food schedule going throughout the day. Skeet shooting with Zeke was awesome so do that as well!

Setting beautiful and peaceful, staff friendly and helpful, food was great and activities were fun.read more

Not an inexpensive way to spend a Saturday morning with family, but our guide Adam was amazing,…read morefunny and gentle with some novice riders, on a lovely ride through the more rustic side of Anderson River Park. Safety-conscious and the horses were great. Only complaint is now I want to get out more!

Whether you are looking for lessons, trail rides, or even boarding, NorCal trail rides is the place…read moreto go! Alicia is so knowledgeable, I have grown so much in my confidence and skill even after a short time!!

Forestry Camp (circa 1917) is run by UC Berkeley's Forestry Department/College of Natural Resources…read moreand is situated in Meadow Valley, CA in Plumas County. The closest "big town" is Quincy (about 15-25 minute drive away), and the closest "city" would be Reno, NV about 100 miles away (about two hours). Every summer, Forestry Camp is home to an intense 8-week summer course that sees undergraduates from various disciplines and universities taking four introductory forestry courses. They familiarize students with the local Sierra Nevada ecology, map and compass skills, and forestry equipment (e.g. diameter to breast height tape, clinometers, etc.) before tackling more advanced topics including silviculture and utilization (how to grow trees and then utilize the end products known as lumber). It is an extremely exciting session, and it is required of all Forestry students at Cal. It is a fast way of earning a Forestry minor at Cal, which was what I did. Students from other universities across the nation (not just limited to the UC system) may apply and sign up for camp. It usually accommodates between 30 to perhaps 45 campers. Students are housed in "bunkhouses" comprised of four rooms with two students to a room. If there aren't as many students for a year though, you may end up having a room all to yourself (as was my case). Other students who want a more up-and-close experience with nature can opt for "shantyhouse cabins" that are standalone cabins on the outskirts of camp. They have mesh screens and aren't as insulated as a result. They're still two to a cabin, and are hotly sought after at the start of camp. There is plenty more information that I want to write about Forestry Camp, but there is a text limit on Yelp so I've striven to provide an introductory text to what it is. But I do want to say that coming to camp during my undergraduate career was one of the best decisions I made in college. Of all my years of education, I have never felt like I have learned anything more useful than what I did here. I was always appreciative everyday going to class that I was learning among all these towering Douglas Firs and sugar pine trees. I felt that I lived more in the 56 or so days I spent here in Meadow Valley than in my whole life. Of course, your mileage may vary. All in all, Forestry Camp is home to an amazing collegiate experience. You spend almost your entire day with your fellow campers, seven days a week. You learn so much about a critical natural resource. And then on the weekends you go to Thunder Cafe and recreate in the woods and creeks. If you want to learn more, hit me up.

This camp site is more like a resort & its own town. I went to Emmaus Inn Ministries camp for…read morepeople with disabilities. I was in a newer cabin that had air conditioning so I was happy with my stay there. There's a lot to do & lots of space to do it. You gotta try the giant swing here. It's so much fun. WiFi doesn't work great out here so plan on spending some time connecting in the real world.

I have been to Woodleaf several times, as a camper and as a worker. I have always had the most…read moreamazing time while there. When I was there as a camper, I was astounded by all of the cool things we got to do - mountain biking, zip lining, blobbing, ropes course(ing?)... They also have a great bead shop, snack shop, and pool. Since I was a camper, they've added a climbing tower, really fast slides (which are apparently amazing), and a gigantic swing. I also really liked the food... mmm churros for dessert. There are surprises everyday, lots of games and activities, fun skits, and plenty of interaction with other campers. The camp itself is western-y and the cabins are very nice for a summer camp. As a camper, I remember thinking that everyone who worked there was so friendly and genuine. And once I became a worker there, I realized it was because everyone there had this amazing heart for Jesus and passion for the youth. There is a "speaker" who throughout the week explains what Jesus Christ did for us, and it is amazing to see how many kids are touched by the message. Being at Woodleaf is truly an amazing experience.

I have gone to this camp for three years and it is The one camp that I am always happy at. I make…read moreso many new friends and have so many new great experiences. the community is so amazing and always super supportive. I highly recommend Camp Augusta. It makes you feel included and the people are so nice. It is the best place to be during the summer it has over 150 activity so you're never bored. The food is so amazing and I wish I could live at Camp Augusta. if you're looking for the best overnight camp ever then go to camp Augusta. all the staff and counselors are sooooo nice and all really have a passion for children and Adventure!!

Almost 10 year old twin boys had a great time at Camp Augusta's most recent two week session. Lots…read moreof great memories, crafts, and they loved the tons of choices each day. It pushed their boundaries and gave them a sense of independence, and best of all, they want to go back!

This is the kind of camp that makes me wish I could be a kid again. No really. After picking up my…read moredaughter here this summer, I have total camp-wayback-jealousy... whatever that means. OK - What it means is this: I want to be a kid and go to a camp in the Sierras, where I get to live in a cabin in the woods, with my friends, sing songs around the campfire at night, eat great food, swim in the river during off hours....and Oh Yeah - Play soccer twice a day with guidance from professional-grade coaches from around the world (mostly Europe.) And then end the week with a "World Cup" playoff where each training group forms a team representing a different county. Why didn't they have this place when I was a kid? Oh wait, they did. Two Rivers has been around for 42 years now. My daughter has been lucky enough to enjoy visits over two of them so far. My visit here blew me away. Not only did the camp owner greet me and chat with me in the parking lot, he stood up during the closing ceremonies and spoke fondly of the counselors and the soccer family they've built here. Many of the trainers and counselors are repeats (with one coming back here for 17 years straight). During some of the example campfire songs and tributes from the staff, the owner became a little choked up and had to pull out a tissue. It was very sweet. My daughter had a great time and made some great memories. I hope the soccer bug stays with her and she decides to return again next summer. If she does, maybe I'll get her an oversize bag so she can sneak me in.

My daughter (age 11) had an awesome first time visit to Two Rivers this past summer. She stayed for…read more1 week and loved all of it - I think the balance between good soccer training and the fun outdoor bonding experience was really ideal. She immediately asked if she could go again next year and bring more of her teammates along. We said yes, and we'll also be sending our 9 year old son along with her.

I am an alumni of Camp Okihi, or as it was originally named Camp Harry B. Ogle. As it is stated, it…read moreis owned by 4 Boy Scout troops from the Golden Empire Council in Sacramento and has been in generally continuous operation since the late 1940's. I was an alumni from Troop 13 and attended from approximately 1957 up until about 1962. The camp back then and it is essentially the same today is constructed to handle about 60-80 scouts and adults. The original came consisted of about 6 MASH style military tents and out buildings including a shower building. It is very close to some extremely beautiful scenery in the northern Sierra, in the Lakes Basin area near the Sierra Buttes, the Sardine Lakes, Sand Pond, and Packer Lake. Paker and Sardine both have nice resorts. I went back for sentimental reasons in about 2004 and spoke to the camp administrator. He told me that the came is still owned by the four troops, but that it is available for specialized camps too, i.e., science camps, computer camps, etc. This may have changed, so inquire at the above address or the headquarters of the Golden Empire Council in Sacramento. It is a wonderful place. At one time, there were other camps close by from the Yolo YMCA, The Diablo Girl Scouts (which ironically was attended by my wife), and the San Francisco Campire Girls. It is my understanding that these are all or mostly abandoned. Too bad. Great place with tons of very good memories.

I attended camp every winter and summer from January 1998 - July 2002, earned many skills and merit…read morebadges there, learned and practiced the 12 strong tenets of the Boy Scout Law with the guidance of the dedicated adult staff, and became part of the junior staff as a guide to the younger boys. I credit much of the quality training in my scout years to the quality time spent at camp. As stated on the campokihi.org website, the camp is volunteer-run, which makes it a place of and by, and for people who go there not just out of tradition, but out of love. Most adult volunteers are Scout parents, several whose Scouts had already attained their Eagle awards and moved on in their own adult lives. Still some of the most dedicated and perennial staff had no children in Scouts, but loved the camp and loved the troops enough to devote their time every year maintain the camp and teach the boys who attended. They also get the boys involved in caring for their camp: during the program the scouts clean their own cabins and rotate camp-wide chores every day of the week. Some boys become dedicated assistant staff to facilitate the camping experience of other scouts, and the truly devoted come up outside of the camp season to participate in work weekends to prepare the camp for upcoming sessions. No wonder then that the camp received the top marks in its accreditation reviews every year, often outranking the top performing and several times larger paid-staff council camps in terms of quality of program, quality of management, safety, and cleanliness. Add to that the beauty of the Sierras, the abundance of natural hiking trails, lakes (some bring up their boats to teach the sailing merit badge) and geological features (some leaders have taken boys on rappelling trips), nearby towns with historical attractions such as mines and train museums, even golf courses (yes, you can earn your badge for that here, too), you'll be too busy enjoying all of the activities of your camp to wonder what's going on at the other camps (yes, there were some in the area--at least during the years I visited).

Loved this place. Can't wait to return with my kids so they can play more. Hours vary since it's…read morestill a new business. It's set up with various (about 6 different) play stations such as a veterinary corner, construction, and shopping corner. It seems there is one station that changes theme every now and again. The business owners seem like sweet and creative people.

Both my almost 5 year old and 1 year old had a blast playing here. They do a really nice job…read morepacking a large variety of creative and imaginative play stuff in a small place that makes keeping an eye on your kids easy. The woman who runs the place is super nice and thy have a Keurig to enjoy coffee from while the kids play. From now on this will be our go to place when we are visiting family in Paradise and the weather outside is crummy. In the past, we've driven down to Chico to find stuff to do with our kids. This place has anything Chico has to offer beat. Excellent deal.