Camp Jack Hazard

Camp Jack Hazard offers resident camp, Rookies Camp, Leaders in Training, Pathfinders, Family Camp Weekend, and horseback riding. Activities listed for the program include campfires, skits, songs, games, theme days, camp dances, arts and crafts, a high and low challenge course, nature, wilderness skills, backpacking, backcountry ethics, archery, and swimming.

Programs

• Resident Camp — 8-15 · Week-long sessions; includes a two-night backpacking adventure · $925–$995 per session · Week-long resident camp with traditional camp activities; horseback riding is listed separately as an add-on for $55.
• Rookies Camp — 6-10 · Four-day, three-night mini-session · $665 per session · Designed for first-time campers; includes an on-site overnight.
• Leaders in Training (LIT) — 15-17 · Two-week sessions · $1,100 per session · Participants develop communication, teamwork, counseling and wilderness survival skills.
• Pathfinders — 14-17 · 5-night, 6-day backpacking trip · $850 per session · Focuses on backcountry trips and wilderness ethics; pilot program limited to 10 participants and only one session.
• Family Camp Weekend — Weekend (Fri-Sun)

At a glance

• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Price range: $665–$1,100 per session
• Current session: Resident Camp Session I (Jun 26–Jul 3, 2027); Resident Camp Session II (Jul 10–Jul 17, 2027); Resident Camp Session III (Jul 17–Jul 23, 2027); Rookies Camp Session I (Jul 7–Jul 10, 2027); LIT I (Jun 19–Jul 3, 2027); LIT II (Jul 3–Jul 17, 2027); LIT III (Jul 10–Jul 23, 2027); Pathfinders I (Jun 19–Jun 26, 2027)

About the provider

For more than 100 years, Camp Jack Hazard has served campers ages 6 to 17. The page says the 2027 season will be the Foundation's 18th year operating Camp Jack Hazard and that the camp will be celebrating its 103rd year serving youth. Its mission statement says that Camp Jack Hazard fosters personal growth through challenging and exhilarating programs and activities.

• Horseback Riding — 60-minute ride through the High Sierra Mountains with cabin mates; listed as $55.

• 2027 enrollment opens — Camp enrollment for 2027 opens October 1st.
• Early Bird enrollment ends — Early Bird enrollment ends December 31, 2026; registration fee waived.
• Scholarship application deadline — Applications for 2027 Summer season should be submitted no later than March 31st, 2027.

Camp Jack Hazard offers traditional summer camp experiences including campfires, skits, songs, games, theme days, and camp dances. Also listed: Adventure, Arts and Crafts, High and Low Challenge Course, Nature, wilderness skills, backpacking, backcountry ethics, archery, swimming pool, and horseback riding. Rookies Camp does not offer Horseback Riding or High Element Challenge Course activities. LIT second week is not guaranteed for each person. Camp Jack Hazard is operated by The Jack and Buena Foundation.

Last updated September 27, 2026.