California Summer Camps - Shaffer's High Sierra Summer Camps
Camp Facilities
Cabins & Tipis.
You'll sleep in a cabin or tipi. The cabins were constructed new in 2001. They each have two rooms sleeping 5 campers and one staff member on bunks, for a total of 10 campers and two staff members per cabin. The tipis are large, traditional tipis that range from 18 to 20 feet in diameter. They each accommodate up to 6 campers and one staff member. You'll sleep on 5 inch thick foam mattresses. The floors are covered and the tipis have a door and interior liner.Dining Hall.
The dining hall is the focus of the Camp, where you'll have all your meals. We'll also hold some of our evening activities in the dining hall in front of our large fireplace.Rec Hall.
The Rec Hall is where you'll meet for dance, drama, ping pong, air hockey, and various games and activities.Bathhouse.
The bathhouse provides private showers and flush toilets.Health Center & Office.
Our two-bed health center, which is staffed by a health care professional, and the office are located in the administration building.Pool.
There is a heated pool for games and hanging out.Camp Fire.
Of course camp just wouldn't be camp without a camp fire ring for songs and skits.Volleyball.
We have a volleyball court with sand for lots of fun.Ropes Challenge Course.
One of our most popular activities, the high and low ropes challenge course, is located on the same knoll as our camp fire ring.Archery Range.
Another one of our most popular activities, archery is conducted on our own range near the camp entrance.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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(Rev. 4/10/2010)
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