Friendly Pines Camp

Friendly Pines Camp offers a Sleep-away Summer Camp for ages 5-14. Campers choose their own schedule from more than 30 activities, including horseback riding, canoeing, archery, ropes courses, arts and crafts, hiking, ax throwing, sewing, and swimming. Sessions are one or two weeks long.

Programs

• Sleep-away Summer Camp — ages 5-14

At a glance

• Ages: 5–14 years old
• General schedule: One- or two-week sessions.

About the provider

Friendly Pines Camp has welcomed campers since 1941 and is in its 86th season. It is independent, family-owned, ACA-accredited, and a member of the Western Association for Independent Camps (WAIC). Campers come from across Arizona, the nation, and the world.

Screen-free environment. Camp is located in the Bradshaw Mountains just south of Prescott, AZ, on 130 acres of private mountain forest. Camp property borders the Prescott National Forest. The source also states the camp is on ancestral lands of all tribes and bands within the Yavapai-Apache Nations.

What families say

“FPC is the highlight of my daughter's year - every year! As a six-time returning camper, she has loved every moment of her time at FPC! The Counselors, the food (especially Spaghetti Pizza), the friends, the activities - everything! FPC has encouraged my daughter to meet new people, try new things, and become an independent young woman!” — Marisa L., Scottsdale, AZ

“Our daughter had a great time and hopes to go back again next summer.” — Allison G., Henderson, NV

“My son had an amazing time at camp! He went for one week but wants to go for two weeks this summer. His little brother can't wait until he is old enough to go too.” — Kristin O., Phoenix, AZ

Last updated August 31, 2026.