Shaffer's High Sierra Camp

Shaffer's High Sierra Camp offers a Summer Camp for campers ages 8 to 17. It also offers a Leadership training program for campers who are at least 14 years old, have attended at least one summer previously, and are coming for a session of two weeks or longer; in that program, campers help staff facilitate a program activity of their choosing and mentor a younger bunk group.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 8 to 17
• Leadership training program — at least 14 years old; for campers who have attended at least one summer previously and are coming for a session of two weeks or longer · Campers help staff facilitate a program activity of their choosing and mentor a younger bunk group.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–17 years old

About the provider

Shaffer's High Sierra Camp has been recommended by Outside Magazine and The LA Times. Newsweek included the camp on its list of the nation's best camps. The camp picks up and drops off campers at the Reno airport. It has no Wi-Fi. Its policy allows refunds before April 1, less a cancellation fee, and has refund terms for enrollments on or after April 1, less a cancellation fee. The camp policy prohibits unlawful discrimination.

No Wi-Fi. If plans change, a refund is available before April 1st less a cancellation fee. If enrolled on or after April 1st, cancellation and refund are possible if the Camp is notified within 7 days of enrollment or before the start of camp for the child, whichever comes first, less a cancellation fee. Camp policy prohibits unlawful discrimination.

Last updated September 15, 2026.