Orange YMCA at Camp Oakes

4.7

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47400 Monte Vista Drive, Big Bear City, CA 92314

Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment. The program helps children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing. It's a balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging. Children return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment. The program helps children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing. It's a balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging. Children return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment. The program helps children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing. It's a balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging. Children return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.

About Orange YMCA at Camp Oakes

About Orange YMCA at Camp Oakes

Classic mountain adventure, friendships, and lifelong memories
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
STEM
Music
Philosophy: Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Philosophy: Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Philosophy: Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Ages:

8

-

17

years old

Pricing:

$121

/day

$850

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Boys & girls aged 8-17Mon–Sun from 9AM5PM25/day & 100/week
Session: 7 days, 6 nights overnight camp
Cost: $850 per camper (all-inclusive)
Includes: Room and board, 3 meals daily, transportation, camp T-shirt, photo yearbook, and all activities
Financial assistance: Available for qualifying families
Registration: Required in advance; deadlines typically in early June
Discounts: No sibling or early-bird discounts listed
Extended hours: Not specified
Note: Daily rate is calculated from the weekly price; single-day rates are not available
Session: 7 days, 6 nights overnight camp
Cost: $850 per camper (all-inclusive)
Includes: Room and board, 3 meals daily, transportation, camp T-shirt, photo yearbook, and all activities
Financial assistance: Available for qualifying families
Registration: Required in advance; deadlines typically in early June
Discounts: No sibling or early-bird discounts listed
Extended hours: Not specified
Note: Daily rate is calculated from the weekly price; single-day rates are not available
Session: 7 days, 6 nights overnight camp
Cost: $850 per camper (all-inclusive)
Includes: Room and board, 3 meals daily, transportation, camp T-shirt, photo yearbook, and all activities
Financial assistance: Available for qualifying families
Registration: Required in advance; deadlines typically in early June
Discounts: No sibling or early-bird discounts listed
Extended hours: Not specified
Note: Daily rate is calculated from the weekly price; single-day rates are not available

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

Campers enjoy a wide range of activities. Daily themes often include:

Zip Line
Canoeing
Swimming
Archery
BB Guns
Gaga Ball
Fishing
Slingshots
Low Ropes
High Ropes
Astronomy
Campfires
Climbing Tower
Mine Chute Slides
Hiking
Team Building
Arts and Crafts
Nature Lore
Skits
Camp Songs
Outdoor Cooking
Leadership Training
Picnics
Boating
Outdoor Games
Group Bonding
Decision Making
Life Sciences
Field Trips
Basketball
Volleyball
Drama
Music
Frisbee Golf
Organized Sports
Character Development
Morning Inspiration
Stargazing
Outdoor Living Skills
Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Birthdays:

No birthday party hosting information found.

What people are saying

4.7
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

47400 Monte Vista Drive, Big Bear City, CA 92314

Additional info

Additional info

Food: Three nutritious meals a day are included, along with snacks-no need to pack lunches!
Camp Oakes is a week-long, overnight experience in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, just outside Big Bear City.
Transportation is provided as part of the camp package, making drop-off and pick-up a breeze for parents.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes ages 8–17, with special leadership programs for teens.
All staff are trained in safety and youth development, and the camp is ACA accredited for peace of mind.
Financial assistance is available, so don't hesitate to ask if you need support.
Food: Three nutritious meals a day are included, along with snacks-no need to pack lunches!
Camp Oakes is a week-long, overnight experience in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, just outside Big Bear City.
Transportation is provided as part of the camp package, making drop-off and pick-up a breeze for parents.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes ages 8–17, with special leadership programs for teens.
All staff are trained in safety and youth development, and the camp is ACA accredited for peace of mind.
Financial assistance is available, so don't hesitate to ask if you need support.
Food: Three nutritious meals a day are included, along with snacks-no need to pack lunches!
Camp Oakes is a week-long, overnight experience in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, just outside Big Bear City.
Transportation is provided as part of the camp package, making drop-off and pick-up a breeze for parents.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes ages 8–17, with special leadership programs for teens.
All staff are trained in safety and youth development, and the camp is ACA accredited for peace of mind.
Financial assistance is available, so don't hesitate to ask if you need support.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: ACA,YMCA

Special needs

Special needs

Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.
Camp Oakes is all about giving your child a true mountain adventure, packed with classic camp activities and a strong sense of community. Kids get to unplug, build confidence, and make lifelong friends in a safe, supportive environment led by experienced YMCA staff. The program is designed to help children grow as leaders and team players, offering everything from zip lining and canoeing to campfires and stargazing.
What really sets Camp Oakes apart is the balance of fun, personal growth, and belonging-kids return home more independent, with new skills and a big smile.
For families, knowing your child is cared for, challenged, and celebrated makes all the difference.