Hands In 4 Youth (Camp Vacamas)

Hands In 4 Youth (Camp Vacamas) offers Sleepaway Camp / Camp Vacamas summer camp for ages 6-17, with 12-day and 19-day trips and age-specific adventures. It also offers Vacamas Day Camp for children in kindergarten through eighth grade with theme-based adventures and structured activities, plus afterschool programs with project-based, instructional, competitive, and free-play activities.

Programs

• Sleepaway Camp / Camp Vacamas summer camp — ages 6-17 · $685–$2,370 per session · 12-day and 19-day trips with age-specific adventures; scholarship levels and sibling discounts are available.
• Vacamas Day Camp — children in kindergarten through eighth grade · weekday · Theme-based adventures with structured activities.
• Afterschool programs — Project-based, instructional, competitive, and free-play activities in schools and communities.
• Conference and Retreat Center — For school, faith-based, corporate, and private groups.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–17 years old
• Price range: $685–$2,370 per session
• Current session: Summer 2027 Sleepaway Camp Session 1 (Jun 27–Jul 8, 2027); Summer 2027 Sleepaway Camp Session 2 (Jul 11–Jul 29, 2027); Summer 2027 Sleepaway Camp Session 3 (Aug 1–Aug 19, 2027)

About the provider

The program has operated since 1924. It is accredited by the American Camp Association and by local and state Health Departments. Its mission statement is: "A world where all children, regardless of their economic and cultural environment, have opportunities and choices to pursue their dreams."

What families say

“It was the best four years of my life at Camp Vacamas and I can’t wait to return this summer.” — Isiah Miller, Camper 2013-2017

“I can’t begin to sum up all the fond memories I’ve had while at camp. But what I can say to any parent who is looking for a place to send your child, This is it! Camp Vacamas is truly a magical gem!” — Former Camper

Last updated October 19, 2026.