Pathfinder Ranch Camps, Outdoor Education, and Retreat Programs

Pathfinder Ranch Camps, Outdoor Education, and Retreat Programs offers an Outdoor Education Program for 5th and 6th graders with academic programming and recreational classes aligned to California’s Content Standards. It also offers Summer Camp with 3- and 4-night sleepaway sessions offered back to back for extended stays. Camper In Leadership Training (CILT) is a 2-week program for ages 15 to 17 that includes mentorship, leadership training, and hands-on experience assisting counselors.

Programs

• Outdoor Education Program — 5th and 6th graders · Academic programming with recreational classes; strongly correlates the curriculum to California’s Content Standards.
• Summer Camp — Safe, fun, exciting sleepaway summer camp. 3- and 4-night sessions offered back to back for extended stays.
• Camper In Leadership Training (CILT) — 15-17 · $1,330 · 2 week program for the price of one; campers are mentored and gain leadership training and hands-on experience assisting counselors.

At a glance

• Ages: 10–17 years old
• Price range: $1,330

About the provider

Pathfinder Ranch was founded in 1964. The history page says the camp expanded its services in the 1970s and by 1995 had been serving over 11,000 children each year. Pathfinder Ranch is a 501(c)(3) corporation and is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA). The program page says Summer Camp has adult, CPR and First-Aid certified camp counselors.

The program page states that Summer Camp has adult, CPR and First-Aid certified camp counselors. The contact page says office hours are generally 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Last updated October 12, 2026.