California Summer Camps - Shaffer's High Sierra Summer Camps
"[Our son] had the time of his life this summer. It was so good for him to experience the outdoors in such a beautiful setting. He had a wonderful time. The mountain biking really got him in shape for football season!" - Sally Whiteaker (parent), Yuba City, CA
Backpacking & Hiking

Backpacking.
Backpacking is just one of the many activities you'll enjoy at Shaffer's High Sierra Summer Camps. The backpacking program is run only during our sessions of two weeks or longer and is geared to give those interested in backpacking a comprehensive introduction to the activity. (We do, however, have sleep-outs if you're with us for just a week.) You'll learn trip planning, packing, orienteering including topo map reading, selecting a camp site, camp setup and takedown, safe fire making, cooking and cleaning, sanitation, and other outdoor living skills. You'll also gain an appreciation of nature and "leave-no-trace" camping. And of course you'll enjoy camp fires, marshmallows, hot chocolate, songs, and games under an umbrella of stars brightened by the mountain elevation. The Camp provides all necessary equipment, other than sleeping bags.Our trips last either two-days and one night or three days and two nights
and are conducted in California's splendid Tahoe National Forest. The actual
trails vary depending on participant age, fitness, experience, interest, and
local conditions. Potential trails include:
Hiking.
If you don't want to go backpacking, or if you just can't get enough of the exceptional hiking trails in the area, you'll have the chance to go on numerous day hikes. Some of our favorite hikes include:Quote of the Day:
"Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons. It is to grow in open air, and to eat and sleep with the earth." – Walt Whitman
Reserve Your Space RISK-FREE Today!
Because we're small with just 70 campers allowed to enroll at any one time, we do fill. So make your reservation risk-free today! If your plans change before May 15th, you can get a full refund. And if you enroll after May 15th, you may still cancel and receive a refund if you notify the Camp within 7 days of your enrollment, or the start of camp for your child, whichever comes first. And you are always covered by our Fun Guarantee!
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