Summer Camp 2025
See 2025 sessions and dates below. Registration will open in the Fall of 2024.
Sierra Nevada Journeys turns summer camp into a powerful, enriching experience as campers are immersed into outdoorS
Camps run from Sunday afternoon to Friday morning and are held at our Outdoor Education Camp, located near Portola, California — just 50 minutes north of Reno and 2 hours from Sacramento. Your camper will experience activities such as archery, kayaking, the challenge course, and sharing stories by the campfire.
In addition to the traditional summer camp activities, programming is also a special blend of social-emotional learning that is part of Sierra Nevada Journeys’ teaching pedagogy. Camp is a place for all youth to be individuals and we meet them “where they are” in their learning and experiences – a learner-centered environment to accommodate different paces and styles of learning and growing. We are an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community; you can learn more about our approach to equity and inclusion.
Summer of 2024, will be our 14th year of operating summer camps for youth. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email us, programs@sierranevadajourneys.org or 530-832-1085.
2025 Camp Sessions
Camp Classics, Ages 8 to 13
| Session | Drop Off, Sunday | Pick-Up, Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | June 15 | June 20 |
| Week 2 | June 22 | June 27 |
| Week 3 | June 29 | July 3 (Thurs) |
| Week 4 | July 6 | July 11 |
| Week 5 - Color Olympics | July 13 | July 18 |
| Week 6 | July 20 | July 25 |
| Week 7 | July 27 | Aug 1 |
| Week 8 | Aug 3 | Aug 8 |
Teen Programs
Leaders-in-Training, Ages 14 to 16
Counselor-in-Training, Ages 16 to 18, A Two-Week Camp
| Session | Drop-Off, Sunday | Pick-Up, Friday |
|---|---|---|
| Leaders-in-Training | July 20 | July 25 |
| Counselors-in-Training | July 6 | July 18 |
2025 Pricing
All sessions are $1,250 for the week — five nights, from Sunday afternoon to Friday morning. It includes all meals, snacks and accommodations which are cabins and yurts. A $200 deposit is required at the time of registration. Monthly payments can be for the balance.
Week 3 (June 29 - July 3) is $1,000 due to the 4th of July holiday and a shorter stay at camp.
Counselors-in-Training, a two-week program for teens is $2,500. A $400 deposit is required at the time of registration.
Special Discounts
New for 2025, we are offering special incentives for early bird registration, becoming a monthly donor, bringing your sibling with you to camp, or as a returning camper.
If you live in Plumas or Sierra County, we’re extending a special local discount to take the opportunity of enjoying Camp located in your backyard.
Scholarships
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we partner with other organizations to bring youth to camp through scholarships. For example, if you are a part of Reno Housing Authority (RHA), youth from that organization can receive an RHA scholarship to attend summer camp. If you’re interested in sponsoring a scholarship for another child to attend camp, please consider making a tax-deductible donation.
Become a Monthly Donor and Save $250 on Your Summer Camp Registration
Youth Camps Overview
AGES 8 - 13
Teen Camp Overview
Ages 14 - 18
We host a variety of week-long, overnight camps for children that will be entering 3rd through 8th grade in the Fall of 2025, ages 8 to 13.
Leaders-in-Training is designed specifically for teens entering 9th through 11th grade in the Fall of 2025, ages 14 to 16. Counselors in Training is for students who will be juniors or seniors in high school in the Fall of 2025, ages 16 to 18.
Visit the Camp Session Page to learn more about what is planned for each session at camp. Campers arrive on Sunday afternoon and will immediately meet their counselors and bunk mates. Throughout the week, campers will have the opportunity to experience archery, kayaking, swimming, arts and crafts, and high ropes course. We conclude our week with a campfire, reflecting on the memories and friendships made.
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