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Camp Woodcraft
- Coed
- Ages 7-13
- Traditional
Overview
Camp Woodcraft’s sleepaway camp offers a transformative and immersive nature experience, blending classic camp fun with opportunities for personal growth. Campers develop confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships while deepening their connection to themselves and the world around them through exciting week-long sessions. Available during summer and school breaks, Camp Woodcraft is where lifelong memories are made.
All Camp Woodcraft sessions deliver the full outdoor adventure experience, including archery, rock tower climbing, campfire songs, nature exploration, arts and crafts, s’mores, forever friendships, and more! The camp curriculum also includes learning experiences in outdoor ethics, nature education, and environmental responsibility.
Read More Show LessUnique Features
- Founded in 1922, Camp Woodcraft is one of the state’s original summer camps, known for welcoming campers from diverse backgrounds for 99+ years of outdoor fun.
- Campers enjoy archery, ropes courses, hiking, rock climbing, and arts projects, along with classic camp traditions that build confidence and teamwork.
- Located in Big Bear Valley and Mountain Center near Idyllwild, the camp offers forests, trails, and natural spaces perfect for exploration and discovery.
- Led by trained youth workers and naturalists, the program blends safety, mentorship, and adventure, giving campers a supportive environment to grow socially and emotionally
- Woodcraft emphasizes diversity, belonging, and access, welcoming campers of all ethnicities, religions, and economic backgrounds while fostering strong group bonds.
Activities
Dates & Rates
2026 Season:
- Camp Season June 14 - July 17
- Session Lengths 1 week or less
- Cost $950 /week
Financial Offers:
- Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
- Financial assistance: Yes
- Special discounts: Available
Accommodations
Bunks
- Type: Cabins
- Not open air
- Electricity/lights
- Air conditioning
- No separate bathhouse
- Showers attached
- Toilets attached
Health
- Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
- No doctor onsite
- Nurse onsite
- 24/7 medical staff
- Health Center
Dietary Needs
- Food Allergies
- Gluten Free
- No kosher
- Peanut-free
- Tree nut-free
- No vegan option
- No vegetarian option
International Campers
- Does not enroll non-US campers
Welcome Message
Helen, Director of Camp Woodcraft & Outdoor Education
With 16 years of experience, Helen Morales is a dedicated advocate for equitable outdoor education. A Lynwood native and 2024 AEOE Outdoor Educator of the Year, Helen leads Camp Woodcraft with a focus on breaking down barriers to nature for BIPOC youth. Her work has been recognized by the ACA with the Eleanor P. Eells Award for Excellence.
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