With summer just 5 weeks away, many M-A students await their return to their summer camp programs. However, if you’re still struggling to find the right fit for you, there are various local summer camps and away camps for students to attend. From day camps to sleepaway camps, we interviewed M-A students to help them decide how to spend your summer.
If you’re looking for a sleepaway camp that includes all the fun activities you can imagine, then Skylake Yosemite Camp is the right fit for you. Located in Madera County, CA, freshman Skylar Kimmel, a camper for seven years, explained, “There are a lot of different activities that kids can do throughout the day. People can water ski and row banana boats at the lake, go rock climbing, and take cooking classes.” When asked about who she would recommend the summer camp to, she said, “I would say go to this summer camp if you’re outgoing, interested in doing a lot of diverse activities, and hanging out with people their age.”
Sophomore Sabine Polly reflected on her six years attending Bar 717 located in Trinity County, California. She said, “My year revolves around camp. It is my happy place.” She explained, “Camp is all about living outdoors, looking after one another, community, and acceptance.” Campers ages 8-17 can participate in numerous outdoor activities such as backpacking, hiking, photography, and rock climbing. Though on the pricier side, Polly believes it is definitely worth the amazing experience. “Bar 717 is a place where you can be completely stress-free from academics. There is just nothing to worry about, it is the perfect place,” she said.
For a more sporty camp experience, take a look at the popular Two Rivers soccer sleepaway camp near Lake Tahoe. Freshman Riley Shipley said, “It’s really engaging and fun. Aside from soccer, there’s activities like horseback riding and zip lining.” Shipley said she would recommend this camp to people who play soccer and are looking for a camp that revolves around the sport.
