At YMCA Camp Campbell all of our cabins have bunk beds with twin sized mattresses, electricity, heating, and bathrooms. We have two villages at camp, Brandenburg Village (formerly Treetop) and 49er Village.

Treetop Cabins
ADA accessible cabins located high among the redwood trees
Each heated cabin sleeps 14 people, bunk bed style
Equipped with private showers and electricity

49er Cabins
ADA accessible cabins 
Enjoy our heated circular cabins, sleeping 18 people bunk style
Equipped with private showers and electricity

Yes, cabins are shared between multiple registered families. You are able to request to share cabins with other families you know who are registered for the same weekend. All family members that you register with will be placed in the same cabin.

We will send out a recommended packing list via email at least one week ahead of camp. This email will also include additional details about your camps. We recommend that you plan to dress in layers because temperatures can vary greatly between day and night, it can rain unexpectedly at camp so rain gear is always recommended. Because we are located among the towering redwoods, please pack clothes and items for possible rain. You will also need to bring warm bedding (sleeping bags, warm blankets, and/or), reusable water bottles comfortable closed-toed shoes, a flashlight, and a positive attitude. Please leave electronics, valuables, and any drugs or alcohol at home. We also recommend labeling your belongings, as many families bring similar looking items.

We are located at 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, about 45 minutes away from San Jose. Most internet map directions, smart phones or in car GPS devices will direct you to use Bear Creek Road. While this route is faster by a few minutes, the road is very narrow and winding and is sometimes closed. We recommend taking the Highway 17 route or the Highway 9 via Saratoga. 

Upon arrive to camp please park in our main lot and observe a site wide 5mph speed limit. Parking is allowed only in designated spots; staff will be on hand to direct you where to park. Cars must remain in parking areas for the weekend. Please plan to move luggage between the parking lot and the cabin. We have luggage carts that you can use. We encourage you to pack only what you can carry or move with a luggage cart. Our parking lot is not next to cabins, and we do not allow cars to drive up to the cabins.

Families will have designated check in times to arrive at camp, so that arrivals are staggered and congregation at the check in area is kept to a minimum. The first check in window will begin at 4:00 pm. In order for our maintenance staff to clean the cabins for our next group's arrival, please plan to have all of your belongings out of your cabin by 10 am on the last day of camp. We cannot accommodate early check-in or late check-out. On the last day of camp during family camp weekends activities will run until 12 pm unless otherwise specified in your welcome email. 

We offer nutritious, family-friendly meals, served buffet-style at designated times. Please be sure to visit our dining area during meal times, as we do not serve food at other times. We can accommodate vegetarian/vegan, lactose free and gluten-free diets; however, we do not have the capacity to prepare special individual meals or take meal requests. If you or your family has any special dietary needs or allergies, please let us know when you register. Our meals are peanut-free, but may contain wheat, soy, egg, dairy or other allergens.

There is minimal cell phone service in camp. There are some carriers that have some signal in portions of the parking lot but generally cell phone service is limited at camp. Wi-Fi is available outside of our Sommer Lodge and Swenson Lodge buildings. Please ask a staff member for assistance. To protect your valuables, we do not recommend bringing expensive electronics, and we are not responsible for lost or stolen items. We do recommend taking the opportunity to unplug, disconnect and enjoy the outdoors.

Our camp staff members are certified in First Aid and CPR and can assist with minor medical needs. Several medical centers also are within driving distance of camp, including Kaiser and Sutter Urgent Care options in Scotts Valley, and Dignity Health Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. During the weekend, our health cottage is not open or staffed.

In case of emergency, please be aware of the following procedures:

1. An alarm will announce the emergency.

2. When you hear the alert, everyone should go directly to the brick patio/Garden Side of the Dining Lodge.

3. We will direct you in the next steps.

If you have an emergency, please contact a staff member immediately.

The Boulder Creek community has mandated quiet hours from 10 pm to 8 am seven days a week. Observing their guidelines, things like amplified music, drumming, and loud talking or singing are not permitted during these hours.

Money is not required for any activities during camp however the Camp Store may be open during your stay. The Camp Store excepts cash, check or major credit cards. If the Camp Store will be open during your stay that will be communicated at least one week prior to your arrival. 

• Smoking (cigarettes only) is only permitted in designated areas of camp and never in cabins.

• Please do not move furniture from cabins to any other building.

• Campfires are only permitted in designated areas.

• Pets, firearms and fireworks are not permitted at camp.

• For sanitary reasons, cooking and food storage is not encouraged in the cabins.

• Alcohol and drugs (including vaping) are prohibited at all YMCA facilities.

Family Camp Weekends at YMCA Camp Campbell both provide the opportunity for you to strengthen your family bonds in a natural, outdoor setting. 

Family Camps provide a full program schedule of activities so that once your family arrives at camp we take care of the rest.

A Family Camp Weekend includes 5 hot meals, a shared cabin between multiple registered families, and a full schedule of activities from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. Activities are led by our trained Y Staff and include but are not limited to Archery, Climbing Wall, Swimming, Arts and Crafts Projects, Campfire, Outdoor Cooking Projects, STEM projects, S’mores and more! Each cabin will also come with basic supplies such as a basketball, soccer ball, and simple arts and crafts supplies.

Families come in all shapes and sizes and from all backgrounds. At the Y, we welcome everyone. Our family programs are open to all ages. We are happy to have your family join us.

Supervision of children is ultimately the responsibility of the adult guardian. We encourage our families attending camp to take this time to focus on your relationship to one another and spend activity time together around camp. Our activities are designed to engage both children and adults in quality time together.

Adventure Family Camps take place around the Bay Area and Santa Cruz County. Learn to Camp Weekend and Camping and Kayaking will take place in Santa Cruz County, where we will camp at one of the beautiful state parks. Camping and Canoeing takes place on the Russian River in Sonoma County.

To allow each family joining us to have more flexibility, comfort, and convenience with your travel plans, we are asking families to meet us directly at the designated campground. This way it allows our camp staff to get to the campground earlier in the day and have it set up for families arriving. We hope that this allows your family more convenience in travel. It will also give you the flexibility to choose the time of your departure on Friday and also Sunday, giving you the option to stay and explore the area for the day after our staff pack up the campsite to go back to Camp Campbell. 

YMCA Camp Campbell will provide meals and some snacks throughout the weekend, but families should feel free to bring their own personal snacks to enjoy. Meals included are dinner on Friday, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.
 

YMCA Camp Campbell can provide tents upon request, but families are responsible for providing their own bedding and pillows. A full packing list will be sent out at least one week prior to the start of the program.

Registration for year-round Family Camp Weekends is now open. REGISTER HERE

Registration can be completed online following the below instructions.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For Family Camps once you have selected the adult cabin continue answering the questions and signing the waiver for that person. When you are on the check out page click on Continue Shopping to add the child/adult etc. to your cart.

Once you register online, you’ll receive an automated email from our online registration system. This is your official confirmation. Please check your Junk or Spam folder if you don’t see an email reply from our online registration system. We will send more details about the camp you registered for via email at least two week prior to the camp’s start date.

If the YMCA initiates the cancellation of a program you can choose to donate your paid amount to support our community support programs, transfer to a future program, maintain a credit on your account, or request a full refund. These options are available to anyone who is actively registered for the program at the time of cancellation. 

If you choose to cancel for any reason, our refund policy is listed below: 
Fees are nonrefundable and non-transferable. Payment in full is required at time of registration. We will refund program fees for cancellations made 30 days prior to the start of the session (less a 25% cancellation fee) or in the event of illness or injury verified by a physician’s statement.
 

YMCA Camp Campbell offers amazing opportunities to reconnect with family and enjoy adventures together. We offer a variety of active, outdoor activities for each camp session, with specific programming changing from weekend to weekend.

Common Family Camp weekend activities include archery, climbing wall, outdoor cooking, the pool, gaga ball, arts and crafts, tie dye, campfires, night activities and more. While most of our programming is open to all ages, for everyone’s safety, some require minimal ages or sizes to participate.

For all activities, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. All of our programming is designed for adults and children to participate together. Get ready to have silly fun, laugh out loud, and be creative

Sample Family Camp Schedule (for Family Camp Weekends only)

Friday
5:30-6:60 pm Check in and move into cabins
6:30-7:30 pm Dinner
7:30-8:00 pm Orientation
8: 00-8: 30 pm Scavenger Hunt 
8:30-9:30 pm Trivia!

Saturday
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am- 12:30 pm Activity session blocks
12:30 pm-1 :30 pm Lunch 
1:30-6:00 pm Activity Session blocks including Pool Time
6:00-7:00 pm Dinner
7:30-8:30 pm S’mores
8:30-9:30 pm Family Campfire (families and staff perform)

Sunday
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast 
9:00-9:30 am Move Out of Cabins 
9:30 am-Noon Open Activities
Noon Check out — see you next time!

The pool will be open during our fall and summer seasons at specific times during camp weekends. Both are closed during the winter. Families will be given designated swim times during Family Camp Weekends.

For safety, children ages 12 and younger will be required to complete a swim check prior to getting in the water. Swimmers that do not meet these requirements, or do not complete the swim check will receive an orange wristband. Orange bands must swim with a parent or guardian (15 years or older) in the water. Parents or guardians must remain within arm’s reach, in the water and can have no more than 2 orange band swimmers.

The swim check consists of two parts:

1. The swimmer must enter the pool unaided into the shallow water, recover to an upright position, swim the width of the pool twice (there and back, 25 yards), and climb out of the pool. This will gain the swimmer access to the shallow end of the pool up to 3.5 feet mark.
   * In order to qualify for the shallow water wristband, swimmers must be at least 48” tall. If swimmer does not meet the height requirement, they can complete the deep end swim check alternatively.
2. In order to successfully pass the deep water swim check, swimmers must swim 25 yards with face in the water (without assistance). Then, recover to a back float position and hold for 10 seconds, tread water for 1 minute (head up), and climb out of the pool. Swimmers must also understand pool guidelines.

At the Y, safety is our number one priority. We believe in the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, so please be considerate of others. Please help us by following our pool guidelines and listening to our lifeguards, who have a responsibility to prevent and respond to emergencies. Running, diving, horseplay, and inappropriate language or behavior is not acceptable.