YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake
YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake offers traditional overnight summer camp experiences for youth in the Sierra Nevada...
▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation expiring in 2024, confirming adherence to industry standards. The camp has a California state license number 1000000000. The camp has been operating since 1913, indicating a long-standing presence in youth development. The owner type is clearly nonprofit, as it is a YMCA camp. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is overnight, offering traditional summer camp activities. The camp has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @ymcacampsequoialake and a Facebook handle YMCACampSequoiaLake. Google reviews show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many praising the beautiful location, engaging activities, and caring staff.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1131913+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake 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
- 113 (1913 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 49716 Highway 180, Miramonte, CA 93641
- Cost notes: Tier 1 Price
↗ What parents like
- Tiered pricing available
- Focus on personal growth
- Variety of outdoor activities
↘ Watch for
- No direct contact info on youth camp page
- Registration is through a third-party site
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake
- What ages does YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake accept?
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake is open to children ages 8–16. 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 YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake cost?
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake publishes $1,076/week for the standard session. Tier 1 Price Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake's hours?
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake 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 YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1913 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 YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake?
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1913 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 YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake provide lunch?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Miramonte?
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Miramonte that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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