AYF Camp DBA Camp Big Pines - AYF Summer Camp

4.8

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22214 Big Pines Hwy, Valyermo, CA 93563

If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, this is a special place. It's about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors. They explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. If you’re looking for a place that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, this is a special place. It's about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors. They explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. If you’re looking for a place that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, this is a special place. It's about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors. They explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. If you’re looking for a place that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.

About AYF Camp DBA Camp Big Pines - AYF Summer Camp

About AYF Camp DBA Camp Big Pines - AYF Summer Camp

Where Armenian roots and lifelong friendships grow
Outdoor & adventure
Sports
Art
Music
Academic
Philosophy: If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
Philosophy: If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
Philosophy: If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
Ages:

7

-

17

years old

Pricing:

$115

/day

$575-$775

/week

Camp sessions & schedule

Camp sessions & schedule

If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
Boys & girls aged 7-17Sun from 025/day & 100/week
Week A (5 days, June 18-22, 2025, ages 7-12): $575. Week C (5 days, June 29-July 3, 2025, ages 7-12): $575. Weeks B, D, E, F, G, H (7 days, ages 8-17): $775 each. No discounts currently listed for 2025 season.
Week A (5 days, June 18-22, 2025, ages 7-12): $575. Week C (5 days, June 29-July 3, 2025, ages 7-12): $575. Weeks B, D, E, F, G, H (7 days, ages 8-17): $775 each. No discounts currently listed for 2025 season.
Week A (5 days, June 18-22, 2025, ages 7-12): $575. Week C (5 days, June 29-July 3, 2025, ages 7-12): $575. Weeks B, D, E, F, G, H (7 days, ages 8-17): $775 each. No discounts currently listed for 2025 season.

Activities & amenities

Activities & amenities

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

Armenian culture
Swimming
Canoeing
Rock climbing
Archery
Arts and crafts
Educational activities
Social activities
Outdoor recreation
Games
Campfires
Hiking
Music
Dance
Team-building
Cultural heritage
History learning
Reading
Friendship-building
Nature exploration
Leadership development
Outdoor living
Cultural education
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
Birthdays:

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What people are saying

4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Location

22214 Big Pines Hwy, Valyermo, CA 93563

Additional info

Additional info

The camp is co-ed and welcomes ages 7–17.- Sessions fill up quickly, so early registration is highly recommended.- While the camp is not ADA-accredited, staff are attentive and the environment is welcoming to all.- The setting is truly beautiful-nestled in the pines near Valyermo, CA, offering a peaceful retreat from city life.- The camp’s strong alumni network means your child will join a supportive community that extends far beyond summer.
The camp is co-ed and welcomes ages 7–17.- Sessions fill up quickly, so early registration is highly recommended.- While the camp is not ADA-accredited, staff are attentive and the environment is welcoming to all.- The setting is truly beautiful-nestled in the pines near Valyermo, CA, offering a peaceful retreat from city life.- The camp’s strong alumni network means your child will join a supportive community that extends far beyond summer.
The camp is co-ed and welcomes ages 7–17.- Sessions fill up quickly, so early registration is highly recommended.- While the camp is not ADA-accredited, staff are attentive and the environment is welcoming to all.- The setting is truly beautiful-nestled in the pines near Valyermo, CA, offering a peaceful retreat from city life.- The camp’s strong alumni network means your child will join a supportive community that extends far beyond summer.

Health & safety

Health & safety

Affiliations: None

Special needs

Special needs

If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.
If you want your child to embrace their Armenian heritage while building deep, lasting friendships, AYF Camp Big Pines is a truly special place. This camp isn’t just about fun in the sun-though there’s plenty of that with swimming, canoeing, arts, and sports-it’s about fostering a strong sense of identity and community in a beautiful, supportive environment. Kids are surrounded by peers who share their background and counselors who become mentors, helping them explore their culture through music, dance, language, and history. What sets AYF Camp apart is the feeling of belonging: every camper is welcomed like family, and the camp’s traditions create memories (and friendships) that last well beyond the summer. Parents love the focus on personal growth, leadership, and cultural pride, while kids come home with stories, skills, and connections they’ll treasure for years. If you’re looking for a camp that will help your child grow, connect, and thrive-all while having an absolute blast-this is the one.