California Summer Camps - Shaffer's High Sierra Summer Camps

Camp Philosophy

Group problem solving on the Low Ropes Course

Goals.

We strive to provide a noncompetitive and largely team-oriented wilderness adventure experience where campers have fun, make friends, and build self-confidence by conquering challenges and developing new skills, all while gaining an appreciation of nature.

Safety.

Safety is clearly our top priority. All staff receive emergency training and counselors are certified in first aid and CPR. We also have a health center at the camp staffed by a health care professional such as a registered nurse, emergency medical technician (EMT), or paramedic.

Fun.

Next to safety, we're all about fun! We've got a program packed with activities, many of which campers participate in as a team. By conquering challenges, such as the ropes course or whitewater rafting, as a team, campers quickly make friends and soon feel part of the camp community. No one is left out.

Noncompetitive.

We believe an emphasis on noncompetitive, team-oriented activities helps campers to more quickly make friends, feel at home, and to stretch themselves by trying new activities. By trying new activities and developing new skills in an emotionally safe environment, campers can come away with new friends and increased self-confidence.

Challenge-by-Choice.

We operate by the "Challenge-by-Choice" philosophy. You choose the activities in which you want to participate and how far you want to go with them. We supply the guidance and encouragement!

We're committed to creating for our campers a fun and rewarding experience that we know will last long beyond the final day of camp!

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