Camp Fresno Youth

Camp Fresno Youth offers Sierra Pathfinders for ages 11 to 14, where campers hike, play, explore, and end the evening with campfire skits under the stars in the overnight session. It also offers Camp Fresno Critter Rangers, where campers go on bug safaris, follow mystery tracks, build mini habitats, and share critter skits around the campfire, and Nature Explorers, where campers spend a night under the pines testing simple science experiments, comparing leaves and soil, creating nature mandalas, and starting an Explorer Notebook.

Programs

• Sierra Pathfinders — 11 to 14 · Overnight: campers hike, play, explore, and end the evening with campfire skits under the stars.
• Sierra Pathfinders — 11 to 14 · Day: campers discover the types of Pathfinders they want to be, finding their way in the forest and in their camp community.
• Camp Fresno Critter Rangers — 8 to 11 · Overnight: campers go on bug safaris, follow mystery tracks, build mini habitats, and share silly critter skits around the campfire.
• Camp Fresno Critter Rangers — 7 to 11 · Day: campers keep the mission going with habitat building, wildlife games, and sensory “sit spots” to listen and look like real forest detectives.
• Mysteries of the Sierras — 11 to 14 · Overnight: campers turn the night sky into a living science lab, building sundials, learning star patterns, and creating constellation legends.
• Mysteries of the Sierras — 11 to 14 · Day: campers follow tracks, scat, and habitat clues to figure out which animals share the forest and how to protect them.
• Nature Explorers — 8 to 11 · Overnight: campers spend a night under the pines testing simple science experiments, comparing leaves and soil, creating nature mandalas, and starting an Explorer Notebook.
• Nature Explorers — 7 to 11 · Day: campers become junior scientists and artists.
• Eco-Campions — 11 to 14 · Overnight: campers practice real leadership skills: listening, including others, and turning ideas into action.
• Eco-Campions — 11 to 14 · Day: campers practice how to lead with kindness, work as a team, and care for the forest and trails they explore.
• Junior Rangers — 8 to 11 · Overnight: campers play simple compass and shadow games, explore safe trails while spotting landmarks, and practice Leave No Trace.
• Junior Rangers — 7 to 11 · Day: campers complete short guided hikes, easy navigation challenges, and trail games that highlight safety, listening, and teamwork.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–17 years old
• General schedule: Weekly themed camp sessions are offered. Camp dates listed include overnight and day sessions across June, July, and August 2026.

About the provider

Camp Fresno Youth offers Eco-Campions for ages 11 to 14, where campers practice listening, including others, and turning ideas into action. In the day session, campers practice how to lead with kindness, work as a team, and care for the forest and trails they explore. The program is offered at no cost to families, and Camp Fresno Youth Pre-Registration 2026 is mentioned.

The program is offered at no cost to families. Camp Fresno Youth Pre-Registration 2026 is mentioned.

Last updated September 19, 2026.