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    Marin Sierra Boy Scout Camp

    3.0 (2 reviews)

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    Camp O-Ki-Hi

    Camp O-Ki-Hi

    5.0(2 reviews)
    21.1 mi

    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).

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    Galena Creek Visitor Center

    4.0(7 reviews)
    40.8 mi

    Really disappointed with this camp. The description said that the kids would learn about Nevada…read morehistory and do activities like gold panning, lasso practice, campfire cooking, and other Wild West themed activities, but my son said none of that happened and he didn't learn anything about Nevada history at all. One of my biggest concerns was the handling of medications. My child takes medication twice a day, and it was apparently his responsibility to remind the counselors when it was time to take it. On more than one occasion, he had to wake his counselor up to let them know it was time for his medication. Had I not set alarms on his phone, he likely would have missed doses. When parents entrust a camp with their child's medication schedule, it should not fall on the child to make sure the adults are doing their job. The biggest issue was on the last day. The kids were told they couldn't go eat breakfast until they were finished packing. My son was the last in his group to finish packing. By the time he was done, all the food was gone because the other kids had already eaten and gone back for seconds and thirds. He eventually got a bag of chips and a piece of fruit after telling the counselors that he hadn't received any breakfast. No child should be left without a proper meal, especially when meals are supposed to be provided. On top of that, some of the counselors seemed disinterested in interacting with the kids, disorganized, and overwhelmed. From what my son described, the camp felt like a free-for-all with very little structure or direction. Overall, the camp did not deliver what was advertised, and we will not be returning. In my opinion, before offering any more overnight camps, the organization needs to provide better counselor training, improve supervision and medication management, and create a clear plan to ensure the activities listed in the camp description actually take place.

    Stay Safe due to the Davis Fire…read more.. Quality/Quantity - Nice small visitor center. Educational, small gift shop, and has clean restrooms. Plenty of volunteers/team members. So many different trails. A very easy paved 0.4 mile loop hike, gravel path hikes, and of course, rough dirt hikes. Potential flooding, especially after a huge winter. Stay on the trails, as many paths have natural erosion. Stay safe. There used to be a fish hatchery here, see website. Not sure if it closed...? Also lots of wildlife; again, stay safe - Coyotes, bobcats, mule deer, black beers (we get this at the house also, LOL), mountain lions, rodents (too many to name), bats, birds, reptiles, etc. Atmosphere - Visitor center may be small, but they are packed full of information. Also cool decor, see pictures. There are also campsites, BBQ, picnic areas, volleyball courts, horse shoe, clean bathrooms, and plenty of parking (cars, RVs, buses, etc). There is even a stage in Eagle Meadows for events. Open 7 days a week from 7am to 7pm (hours are also seasonal, see website). Clean bathrooms throughout the different parking lots and camp sites. Horse trails and minimum bike trails, see picture. Visitor center; it was actually open today. Thank you volunteers. Last time we were here was during the winter; what a difference with the seasons. Service - Self-service today. Price - Free today. Owner Comment - Thank you Washoe County for another great park!

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