California Summer Camps - Shaffer's High Sierra Summer Camps
Cool Links
Here are some links, ranging from where parents can stay when dropping off their campers to preparing the first time camper for a successful experience, that you may find helpful. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!
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Preparing the first-time camper.
The American Camping Association has some terrific articles on helping to make a first-time camping experience a success. Please don't get the impression that all or even most first-time campers have a difficult time at camp. In our experience, the vast, vast majority do just great! We provide these links just to help ease your mind if you're the worrying type.
Lodging in the area for parents when dropping off or picking up their camper.
For places to stay, check out these links:Bassetts.
This crossroads hamlet is just 5 miles down the road from Camp at the entrance to the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Consider:Sierra City.
This terrific gem straight out of the Gold Rush days is just 10 miles down the road. Consider:Downieville.
This town is a must-see, situated at the confluence of the North Yuba and Downie Rivers. It's another idealic Gold Rush Town, about 30 to 40 minutes from camp, but the drive along the North Yuba River is some of the prettiest country you'll ever see. Consider:Lakes Basin.
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area is, well, a wonder. Where do you think residents of Lake Tahoe go when they want to get away? Find out. Consider:Things for Mom and Dad to see and do in the area when dropping off or picking up their campers.
There are a great number of things to see and do within a short distance of Camp. Consider:Great general information on the Sierras for the outdoor enthusiast.
If you are looking for a day camp, consider these camps:
If you are looking for a camp outside Northern California, consider these camps:
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"CAMP", An American Camp Association Resource for Families,
Still want more information before you make a decision? Get a FREE video and brochure! And first-time campers can get a FREE copy of "CAMP", a publication by the American Camp Association chock-full of terrific information for first-time campers, including these useful articles:
- Are Your Ready for Camp?
- First Time at Camp? Talking With Your Child
- A Camp for Every Child...The Perfect Fit
- Fun and Safety
- The Great News About Homesickness
Fifty pages of useful information, yours free while supplies last! Just follow the link below, complete the form, and be sure to indicate in the Previous Camp Experience section that you are a first-time camper. (Sorry, due to shipping costs, CAMP can be mailed only to addresses in the United States.)
If you are 12 years old or younger, please have a parent or guardian complete the request. Thanks!
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