Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center

4.3

2 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869

Outdoor & adventure
Sports
STEM
Art
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
STEM
Art
Boys & girls aged 6-17Mon–Fri from 7:15AM4:45PM25/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 6-17
Mon–Fri from 7:15AM4:45PM
25/day & 100/week

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Adventure, STEM, and nature in Orange County

Adventure, learning, and the great outdoors all come together! This camp is a fantastic choice for families in Orange County. Kids can explore STEM activities, ziplines, rock walls, and team-building games in a safe environment. The camp welcomes ages 6–17 and includes lunch daily. The staff is friendly, the scenery is stunning, and the camp is ADA accredited.
Adventure, learning, and the great outdoors all come together! This camp is a fantastic choice for families in Orange County. Kids can explore STEM activities, ziplines, rock walls, and team-building games in a safe environment. The camp welcomes ages 6–17 and includes lunch daily. The staff is friendly, the scenery is stunning, and the camp is ADA accredited.

Location & hours

2 Irvine Park Road, Orange, CA 92869

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

Zipline
Archery
BB gun shooting
Rock climbing
Swimming
STEM activities
Mine exploration
Team building
Hiking
Water slide
Leadership skills
Science experiments
Environmental education
Rappelling
Tent camping
Gardening
Gold panning
Ranch immersion
Astronomy
Rocket building
Arts and crafts
Nature observation
Beekeeping
Low and high ropes course
Outdoor amphitheater
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
STEM
Art
Zipline
Archery
BB gun shooting
Rock climbing
Swimming
STEM activities
Mine exploration
Team building
Hiking
Water slide
Leadership skills
Science experiments
Environmental education
Rappelling
Tent camping
Gardening
Gold panning
Ranch immersion
Astronomy
Rocket building
Arts and crafts
Nature observation
Beekeeping
Low and high ropes course
Outdoor amphitheater

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.

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

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What people are saying

4.3
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

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