San Rafael Summer Camp
China Camp State Park, 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930
- Outdoors
- Ecology
About
San Rafael Summer Camp offers a variety of activities that connect children with nature. Participants engage in planting trees, clearing brush, looking for frogs, eating wild plants, making a fire by friction, and dyeing a shirt with berries.
• Ages: 4–13 years old
• Location: 2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Fairfax, CA 94930
Started in 2008, the camp is operated by Vilda, a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating meaningful connection to the natural world. Testimonials from parents highlight the camp's impact, with one parent noting changes in their children's awareness of nature and another stating it is their son's favorite camp.
Last updated November 23, 2025.