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Camp Tacanneko

4.8

250 Wesley St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421-0328

Outdoor & adventure

Art

Music

Sports

STEM.

Outdoor & adventure

Art

Music

Sports

STEM.

Boys & girls aged 5-17•Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–4:10PM•25/day & 100/week

Boys & girls aged 5-17
Mon–Fri from 8:30AM–4:10PM
25/day & 100/week

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Nature, friendship, and growth for every child

Your child will thrive in a warm, inclusive environment that welcomes all abilities. They will build confidence and friendships through outdoor learning, creativity, and leadership. Daily activities include hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, and team challenges designed to spark curiosity. The staff ensures every camper feels valued. If you're looking for a place to explore nature and make lasting memories, this is a special summer experience!

Location & hours

250 Wesley St, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421-0328

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Outdoor learning

Hiking

Arts-and-crafts

Swimming

Music

Leadership development

Group activities

Nature exploration

Creative expression

Camp songs

Friendship building

Team challenges

Personal growth activities

Sports

Environmental education

Games

Storytelling

Science experiments

Drama

Cooking

Team building

Cooperative games

Outdoor & adventure

Art

Music

Sports

STEM.

Outdoor learning

Hiking

Arts-and-crafts

Swimming

Music

Leadership development

Group activities

Nature exploration

Creative expression

Camp songs

Friendship building

Team challenges

Personal growth activities

Sports

Environmental education

Games

Storytelling

Science experiments

Drama

Cooking

Team building

Cooperative games

Schedule

Sun

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

8:00 AM

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing

Member rate: $675

Non-member rate: $695

Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights

YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week

Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025

Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).

Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.

Member discounts available.

Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.

No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Summer camp pricing

Member rate: $675

Non-member rate: $695

Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights

YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week

Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025

Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).

Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.

Member discounts available.

Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.

No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Visit YMCA Camp Oakes's website for the latest and most accurate pricing info.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.

Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.

Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.

There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.

The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.

Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.

Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.

Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.

There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.

The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.

Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

Food

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What people are saying

4.8

My child loved the activities and caring staff!

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Camp Tacanneko

Nature, friendship, and growth for every child

Location & hours

Activities

Schedule

Pricing

Additional information

Birthdays

Affiliations:

Hours of operation

Extras

What people are saying

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