Camp Venture Creek

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20864 Rector Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959-9414

Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
STEM
Academic
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
STEM
Academic
Boys & girls aged 8-14•Mon–Fri from 0•25/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 8-14
Mon–Fri from 0
25/day & 100/week

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Where kids launch ideas and adventure together

This camp offers an amazing blend of outdoor adventure and entrepreneurship. Children explore business basics while enjoying classic camp activities, fostering creativity and teamwork. It focuses on empowering kids, building confidence, and offering a special, growth-focused experience. Participants gain new skills, independence, and memories of a meaningful and fun summer.
This camp offers an amazing blend of outdoor adventure and entrepreneurship. Children explore business basics while enjoying classic camp activities, fostering creativity and teamwork. It focuses on empowering kids, building confidence, and offering a special, growth-focused experience. Participants gain new skills, independence, and memories of a meaningful and fun summer.

Location & hours

20864 Rector Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959-9414

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

Entrepreneurship
KidBiz
Hiking
Swimming
Arts
Crafts
Outdoor Recreation
Business Education
Marketing
Team Building
Leadership Development
Creative Expression
Physical Activities
Nature Exploration
Financial Literacy
Public Speaking
Problem Solving
Innovation
Social Skills
Community Building
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
STEM
Academic
Entrepreneurship
KidBiz
Hiking
Swimming
Arts
Crafts
Outdoor Recreation
Business Education
Marketing
Team Building
Leadership Development
Creative Expression
Physical Activities
Nature Exploration
Financial Literacy
Public Speaking
Problem Solving
Innovation
Social Skills
Community Building

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

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