Bring creativity to life in Camp Wawona's Art Class!

Nothing beats painting masterpieces, forming ceramics, or tie dying fabrics to the sounds of nature and fun. Camp Wawona’s art activity offers instruction from inspiring young people who share a passion for creative expression and believe it a useful tool to enhance their sense of self. This activity is not just about cutting and pasting, it is about teaching young people to “see” the world in a new way. Everyone can create artwork, so choose Art, because you can make just about anything! What are you going to make?

Nothing but Net!

Camp Wawona’s basketball program is made up of drills, scrimmages and games. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced player, our experienced instructors ensure you will have the time of your life. Designed to bring out the best in participants, this activity will also teach players about self-esteem, teamwork, and the value of hard work. With an encouraging, fun and safe environment you’ll be doing lay ups and three pointers in no time!
- Sign up now and shoot some hoops!

Experience Yosemite from above!

Take a first class seat on our newly expanded Zip Line while enjoying the best view of Wawona Dome. And don't forget to enjoy our other elements as well--the Giant Swing, the Pamper Pole, the Rock Wall, and lots of other team building activities. This activity fills up fast!

*Campers are outfitted with ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology) approved certified safety helmets, harnesses and rope.
**Our challenge course complies with ACCT safety standards
***Our Challenge Course Director holds a minimum of level one certification through ACCT, and our staff are well-trained--they literally know the ropes!

Ready? Set... Hike!

Score touchdowns and pull flags at Camp Wawona's newest activity! Your experienced instructor will teach you everything you need to know about passing, receiving, and blocking, all on our new artificial turf field! It might not be football season, but it's always time to play football!

Experience the power of tumbling, acrobatics, balance, and flexibility!

Whether a beginner or advanced gymnast, our focus is to develop our campers as gymnasts and as people. Camp Wawona’s experienced instructors share a passion for college acrobatics and understand the importance of trust and teamwork. At Camp Wawona, we combine great gymnastics training and fun recreation for the ultimate gymnastic summer camp experience. So, what are you waiting for?

Experience Yosemite like it was 200 years ago!

Spend a night in an umacha with nature’s symphony in your ear, learn what plants you can eat, discover how to start fires with nothing more than a stick and a block of wood and make yourself disappear into the scenery by camouflaging yourself! This attraction provides a safe, challenging week of summer fun that builds participants’ confidence through a broad range of unique skills and activities.

Where the wild things are...

Discover the wonders of nature and animals with hands-on activities. Balance your time between learning about magnificent creatures and holding them. Have fun playing environmental games, making nature crafts to take home or just relaxing with a furry, scaly or hairy creature. Our staff are packed full of information and love to share the joys of nature and its inhabitants.

Ever wanted to be a Race Car Driver?

You won’t fit in it but you will love to race your very own Remote Control Car. Come check out our RC car track, complete with jumps, hills, bumps, and plenty of dirt! And while you're at it, you'll become a RC car mechanic! Well, you'll at least know how to change the battery... Zoom on over this summer and rev up your engines! Space is limited, so sign up fast!

* RC Cars included
* If you have your own – bring it on!

GOOOOOOOAL!!!

Camp Wawona's new turf field is a ideal place for any soccer enthusiast! Join our skilled instructors this summer and prepare to work hard, improve your skills and practice teamwork. Our mission is to provide athletes with the tools to improve and to enjoy soccer for life! Throughout the week, in training and in games, you will develop confidence in speed, kicking with power, corner kicks, dribbling, defending, attacking, goal keeping, ball control, passing! You'll even learn hydration strategies used by premiere league players. Offering a safe, healthy and fun learning environment for all ability levels, this activity will knock your cleats off!

Go and make a splash in the cool pool!

That’s why Camp Wawona offers a fun and innovative program that promotes physical development by setting and achieving personal goals. Swimming is a fun, social activity and an excellent form of exercise that develops aerobic endurance and superior coordination. It is also an important life skill. With sunny weather and glistening water, Camp Wawona is a great place to learn the basics and improve stroke techniques, starts, turns, and overall performance. So grab your swimsuit and towel and join our Lifeguards as we follow the sounds of splashing and strokes to our Junior Olympic size pool.