Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–17 · $2,398/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–17

Jameson Ranch Camp

Jameson Ranch Camp · $2,398/week · ★ 4.8 (42 reviews)

Jameson Ranch Camp offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience in California's Sequoia National Forest,...

▌ Editor's read Jameson Ranch Camp's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp is licensed by the State of California with license number 157200001. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for over 70 years, founded by the Jameson family, suggesting a long-standing tradition. They explicitly mention a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:4 and state that all staff undergo background checks. The camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 103 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the horsemanship program and the caring staff. Social media handles include @jamesonranchcamp on Instagram and JamesonRanchCamp on Facebook. The program is clearly an overnight camp, offering a wide range of activities beyond horsemanship, such as swimming, archery, and arts and crafts.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Jameson Ranch Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1956 (70 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 5757 Hwy 155, Glennville, CA 93226, USA
  • Phone: (661) 330-4974
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $4795 per two-week session. Sibling, Multiple-Session, Active Military, and Need-Based discounts are available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 14 to Aug 8.

3 open · 1 waitlist

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 14 – 27, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,795
  • Session 2 Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,795
  • Session 3 Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,795 Waitlist
  • Session 4 Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,795

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on horsemanship
  • Located in Sequoia National Forest
  • Various discounts available

↘ Watch for

  • No phone number on website

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Jameson Ranch Camp

What ages does Jameson Ranch Camp accept?
Jameson Ranch Camp is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Jameson Ranch Camp cost?
Jameson Ranch Camp publishes $2,398/week for the standard session. $4795 per two-week session. Sibling, Multiple-Session, Active Military, and Need-Based discounts are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Jameson Ranch Camp's hours?
Jameson Ranch Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Jameson Ranch Camp accredited?
Yes — Jameson Ranch Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Jameson Ranch Camp?
Jameson Ranch Camp is operated by a private business, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Jameson Ranch Camp provide lunch?
Jameson Ranch Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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