Life at Camp Sequoia Lake

This section offers a glimpse into our facilities, activities, food, schedule, and more to give you a better idea of our Youth, Teen and Family programs. Unfortunately, we haven't figured out how to show you the sunshine, cool breeze, smell of pine trees, or fresh, crisp air. You'll just have to come experience that part for yourself.

The Location	Camp Activities	Cabins
Daily Schedule	Safety Practices	Camp Food

Click here for Camp Dates & Prices

 
Camp Activities

YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake offers numerous activities throughout the week. Some of our long-time favorites are listed below. This is just the beginning when it comes to fun things to do at camp.

Waterfront

Each camp has its own water front and dock. This way Campers of all ages can enjoy many activities at the waterfront. Be it rowing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking or going swimming in our multiple swimming areas our waterfronts offer something for all ages and swimming abilities. All activities are supervised by certified lifeguards and assisted by other staff.

Climbing Tower and Ropes Courses

With multiple courses around Sequoia Lake, campers of various ages may experience the fun and challenge of a Ropes Course. The courses are carefully planned and precisely constructed environment consisting of a series of events from 6 inches to 40 feet off the ground. Built with ropes, cables, logs, and platforms, these activities are designed to enhance teamwork, leadership and self-confidence and are always led by a skilled facilitator. All elements more than 5 feet above the ground use climbing gear for safety and are dynamically belayed.

Archery

Learning to handle a bow and arrow are basic skills taught at Camp and a fun activity to practice.

Craft Shed

The Craft Shed is a great place to relax and has many projects to try for all ages and abilities. While most projects require no additional money, a few projects can cost from 25¢ to $1.00 a piece. Projects offered include lanyards, leather stamping, tie-dying, candle making, wood burning, clay, nature crafts, bead jewelry and many, many more.

Campfire

Our evening campfire program is everybody’s favorite and one of the things that campers and staff will remember the most throughout their lives. The entire camp gathers together at the campfire bowl for an evening of singing, acting, skits, jokes and storytelling.

Special Activities

Special activities change every week, but here are some that we've offered in the past:   badminton capture the flag creative writing fishing fort building frisbee golf group games high ropes hockey kayaking lake swim mounting biking nature awareness newsletter outdoor cooking parachute games puppetry sign language scavenger hunt tai chi theatre treasure hunt ultimate Frisbee volley ball water relays water polo wilderness survival yoga camp dance

Overnighter

Youth and Teens both will have the chance to experience hiking and exploring out on the trail, cooking dinner over the campfire, and sleeping out under the stars. We have five terrific campsite destinations in our private forest surrounding Camp Sequoia Lake.

Spiritual Challenge Program

The YMCA Rag and Leather program encourages campers to examine their own lives and to make positive goals to better themselves. Campers eleven and under
participate in the Leathers program, and their personal challenge is represented by a Triangle, Square or Circle leather piece on a necklace. Campers twelve and older may become Raggers, and each challenge is represented by a different color scarf worn around the neck called a “rag.” Campers are guided through this program by a mentor they have chosen. The Rag and Leather program develops lasting friendships and promotes positive character through goal setting.