YMCA Camp Campbell teaches youth science while encouraging a love and respect for the outdoors. Our experienced staff lead educational activities, classic camp bonding experiences, and nature inspired learning opportunities.
We are located at 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006. Click here for directions
Our number is 831-338-2128 and our email is [email protected].
Please contact the main office if you are interested in a tour.
Our policy strongly discourages parents from visiting their children while they are in camp. We encourage you to communicate to students via letters addressed like this:
YMCA Camp Campbell
student’s name/name of your school
16275 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
or via email by emailing [email protected]. Please note students will not be able to email back.
For the most part, we do not allow calls home. Calls to home make a camper’s adjustment to camp more difficult. Parents may call camp to speak with camp staff about your child’s well-being. We encourage you to communicate with your child via letters addressed like this:
YMCA Camp Campbell
student’s name/name of your school
16275 Highway 9
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
or via email by emailing [email protected]. Please note students will not be able to email back.
Students and campers report that our food is great. We serve three well-balanced meals daily, including an extensive salad bar during lunch and dinner. Vegetarian, gluten free and/or dairy free alternatives are also avaliable. Our chef and kitchen staff strives to provide a nutritious menu that appeal to children.
We strive to accommodate food allergies. However, prior to registering for camp, be sure to contact us at [email protected] or 831-338-2128 to discuss your specific requirements. If we determine that we can accommodate your and/or your child’s food allergies, our staff and camp chef will work with you develop an appropriate plan. Camp Campbell Outdoor Science School is a peanut-free program.
Yes. Please include information about your child's inhaler or epipen on the Health History Form and ensure it is correctly labeled.
The care and supervision of students is supported by a Health Supervisor and team who are available at camp 24 hours a day. All program staff are trained to help maintain established heath and safety standards. For example, all staff are first aid and CPR certified, and carry first aid equipment at all times.
Dominican Hospital is in Santa Cruz, CA, which is approximately 15 miles from Camp. Health services and ambulance are approximately 3 miles away.
A more thorough sample packing list is included in the parent guide please make sure to send your child with layers, closed toed shoes and bedding (sleeping bag, pillow etc.).
No, camp is a place to develop friendships and enjoy camp activities. Additionally, in our natural outdoor environment, it is difficult to keep electronic equipment safe. For those reasons, be sure to leave you child leaves their cell phone, iPods/MP3 players, pagers, and stereos at home.
No, cell phones disrupt the camp experience. Camp is about making new friends and enjoying personal, one-on-one interactions with staff and fellow campers. As such, be sure to leave cell phones at home.