YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake
YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake offers traditional overnight camp experiences in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
▌ Editor's read YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake Youth Camp is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by their ACA profile. The camp has a long history, stating over 100 years of operation on their 'About Us' page. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 for youth camp and mention that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings on their 'Safety & Accreditation' page. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a well-known nonprofit organization. Their California state license number is 100400018, as found on the California Department of Social Services website. The camp emphasizes a safe and supportive environment for youth development.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
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
- 1926 (100 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: 49750 Camp Sequoia Rd, Miramonte, CA 93641
- Phone: (559) 336-2404
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tier 3 pricing. Tier 1 is $1076 and Tier 2 is $969.
↗ What parents like
- Tiered pricing for affordability
- Variety of outdoor activities
- Focus on leadership and personal growth
↘ Watch for
- Website can be slow to load
- Registration is on a separate platform
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 7–17. 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 YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake cost?
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake publishes $861/week for the standard session. Tier 3 pricing. Tier 1 is $1076 and Tier 2 is $969. 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 Overnight. 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 100 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 100 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake.
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake · Miramonte, CA · Ages 8–16 · $1,076/week
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - Youth Camp · Miramonte, CA · Ages 8–14 · $1,076/week
- YMCA Skate Camp · YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake · Ages 8–17 · $1,400/week
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - Teen Adventure Camp · Miramonte, CA · Ages 14–16 · $1,290/week
- Sequoia Kings Canyon – Alpine Backpack - 16-18 - 06/07/2026 to 06/20/2026 · Ages 16–18 · $2,692/week
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - Leader-In-Training Camp · Miramonte, CA · Ages 16–17 · $939/week
- YMCA Camp Sequoia Lake - Youth Skate Camp · Miramonte, CA · Ages 8–17 · $1,400/week