I went to Walton's many, many years ago when Mom and Pop were there. It was really cool with…read moredifferent activities. My favorites were bb gun, archery, and rifle. After a few years I became a "Councillor in training" which I guess meant something and I guess I had to do some things. It was a great way to spend a few weeks of the summer. At the end of the camp it was possible to extend and we'd go camping in the area. Really cool. But things probably have changed since Mom and Pop are no longer there. Maybe it's better and maybe in the other direction.

I sent my daughter and her friend to this camp after researching different camps a lot, keep in…read moremind they are only ten years old. Both of the girls were homesick in the beginning, and their counselors did not care at all. They would yell at them for crying, which obviously would not help a 10-year-old and they were threatened to be moved into different cabins because of this. This was also the year when there were a lot of fires in Northern California, and they were right in the middle of it. Obviously, Waltons can not control that, and they took great care of the campers. But my daughter got bad headaches from the smoke (it was in the purple zone) and was not aloud to go inside. She made some nice friends, but never really connected with them on a deeper level. The activities were chosen picking random kids, so there were times when my daughter was in activities alone, and she did not really like them. Anyways she came home never wanting to go again.

The Dixie fire in 2021 tore through the town of Greenville decimating it…read more The camp is currently in a rebuilding phase and I don't know when it will reopen. I can tell you that my experience there as a camp aid back in 1986 was amazing and unforgettable. It is an international camp. So I got to meet and work with many campers from all over the world. I did things that I never thought I'd ever get to do, waterskiing for one. I learned to ride a horsey and camp out at some amazing locations with scenery that would reset your soul for enlightenment.

Coppercreek Camp is an excellent place to send your younglings. 3rd generation family owned and…read moreoperated. Fun, exploration of what counts in life, excellently trained staff for all kinds of amazing activities. The horse program is stellar from learning how to ride to advanced and care for horses and mini horses. I love to going to this camp. Check it out for your younglings

I would NOT recommend this camp for teenagers 15+…read more It's very rigid for independent teenagers. If you are looking for a place where your teens can experience some freedom, this is not the camp for them. If your teen is not looking to be micromanaged by staff, send them to another camp with a teen focus.

A unique experience that really gave my daughter the chance to unplug and enjoy a variety of…read moreactivities in a beautiful natural setting. What you can't see is how process-driven the camp is and how important safety and procedure are ....making everything look simple and smooth, but it's a great deal of work and planning and preparation goes in each session and making sure each child is cared for. Amazing!!!!

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).

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.

Thinking of MMR always brings a smile to my face and my heart glows with warm memories . I went…read morehere as a kid for 10 weeks every summer for 4 summers in the 60's and my kids for 3-6 weeks every summer for 5 seasons in the late 90's and now my grand kids go. We all love this place and consider a home away from home. nothing but good things to say about this camp and these people.

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.

Camping isn't for me but my son LOVED IT! The staff here is amazing a bit of a drive but the ride…read moreup was breathtaking. If I was a camper I'd for sure go every year.

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.

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!

Wow. Camp Augusta was way more than I expected. Almost to a fault. Let me explain: we came here…read morefor a family weekend camp and really didn't look to hard at what it was. I've been to camp. I've been to Tahoe national forest. I know what it was going to be and hoo boy was I wrong... in thre best possible way. So apparently most of the people there are seasonal regulars and it showed. I'll explain at the bottom. First if all the drive from the south bay. It was not the three hours my wife said, on a Friday afternoon it was almost six. Now that that is out of the way, the rest is all good. First came activity sign up, hope you don't suffer from anxiety or fear of missing out because there are SOOOOOOO many activities. Kid stuff, toddler stuff, adult stuff, stuff I didn't think camps could do. And you should read the emails with the descriptions or man up and ask, because some things are self explanatory (pottery, acrylics, archery, zip line) and some sound fun but in reality shouldn't be done by an overweight 50 year old who has no training, but you can still sign up. And then SOMEHOW they get you to do it and you have a great time! Next are accommodations. Sparse, but cool. Open air cabins in villages, secluded bungalows, pole tents, platform tents, and more (bring bug spray, they're all kinda just open). Different villages, running water means not only flushing toilets (really that should be the title and get 5 stars for that alone) but also HOT showers. While camping. Hot showers and camping, whoddathunkit? Next meals. Meals at camp. Cool. Nope: incredible. Apparently it is a rotating menu but for a weekend or week it means without being a host you have a new option at every meal. Vegans, gluten free, dairy free, whatever, they got you covered. You eat everything, they got you too. Ls favourite was pancakes with berries and whipped cream. And they don't go light. I really dig the teriyaki chicken. The activities were all great, but again there were just too many. You really feel like it is overboard until you get to know everyone else there. It is a place that kids and parents look forward to year after year. The wide selection means that this will be your go to for camping for years to come and for good reason. There were kids that have been going since they were toddlers and now in the mid teens that can still go and have a good time. I had lunch (but no clinics unfortunately) with a young lady who was on year 9. That seemed unlikely bit that wasd including the time she was a camper. How cool is that? L was suffering from preteen cool and didn't want to go to camp, but after the first datu he was pestering me to get him in a couple sessions this summer. They are all full but there is a waitlist, so we're all in on getting him up there somehow. Tl;dr: awesome camp, read my review, it isn't that long

We received a field trip packet from Sierra Nevada Journeys- children are only permitted to…read moreparticipate if their parents agree to allow Sierra Nevada Journeys to use images of their child for marketing and advertising. Soliciting children in this manner is so insanely immoral. Many parents are reluctant to post images of their children online due to predators, which any child-centered program should understand. For this program to suggest they're not being paid while essentially forcing a trade of free modeling in exchange for an experience is, again, immoral.

amazing staff and amazing campus they made my ryla…read moreexperience OUTSTANDING Nicole was awesome Colleen was the best counselor and kept us safe and she had such a kind heart and loving soul Noah was so sweet Liz was so chill and taught me a lot about nature Josh is funny and amazing AND THE FOOD WAS FAN FRIGGIN TASTIC They worked hard to assure we had the best experience possible and i am forever grateful thank you