Camp Sacramento

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Camp Sacramento nestled in Eldorado Nation Forest just 17 miles from South Lake Tahoe has been a cherished place for generations of Sacramento Valley residents. From its inception over 100 years ago, Camp Sacramento’s historic “return to nature” focus has offered a unique family getaway experience for participants of all ages to reflect, reconnect, and refresh. What started as an effort to reintroduce and reintegrate the urban population back into the natural environment, continued through the decades of camp service to unplug, celebrate the natural environment, and enjoy the fellowship and comradery of a camp community. Today, our programs not only offer fun and engaging one-of-a-kind family getaways to unwind, but also allow for intentional environmental education and stewardship opportunities.

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Camp News

With spring upon us, summer is just around the corner … and so is CAMP! We will be sending out plenty of updates via email (payment reminders, theme announcements, etc.), so if you have a reservation, please make sure those are not being marked as spam/junk to ensure you don’t miss a beat.

Camp Sac may already be 100% booked for the 2024 season… but we still have waitlist spots available! If you are interested in being waitlisted, please contact us at campsacramento@cityofsacramento.org and choose up to THREE (3) of your favorite sessions so you can be added to those queues. Waitlists do fill up as well, so please reach out ASAP if you are interested.

*Important Note: To make a reservation or to be placed on a waitlist, you must create an UltraCamp account, check availability, and make a deposit. You must also have ALL ATTENDING INDIVIDUALS listed in your account at the time of reservation or waitlisting.

*If you have an existing UltraCamp account and wish to make a payment, please click this link

Interested in a Family Vacation at Camp Sac?

Next season’s open cabins become available to the public online through UltraCamp reservation system.

2025 Open Registration Date:

  • 11am SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2024

Follow these easy steps to make a reservation or get on a waitlist!

  1. Make an UltraCamp account, including accurate names and information for ALL potential attendees in your party. Please make sure your contact information is accurate as the primary account holder, and make sure all birthdates are accurate for billing purposes.
  2. From your UltraCamp home page, select the link to “My Reservations” => “New Reservation” to see sessions with open spots available (make sure all your party members are added to the reservation as camp rates are per person).
  3. Select a session from those available with dates that best suit your desired vacation time.
  4. Select a cabin from the list of those available, paying close attention to the cabin size and the size of your attending party.
  5. Following the link to “Make a Payment,” pay your non-refundable deposit ($100 Mini/$160 Week-long) to make sure your spot is secured.*

* Be on the lookout for email updates and reminders for your upcoming vacation!

 

What if there are no sessions with availability?

If you get to step #3 above, and no sessions seem to be available, please use the “Explore Sessions” link to choose a maximum of three (3) sessions that best fit your needs. Then, send us an email ASAP to be placed on the waitlists for those 3 sessions. We will reach out to waitlisted individuals as cabins become available, in the order they signed up.

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2024 Camp Theme

Close those polls and tally those votes, because it’s time to announce our 2024 Camp Sac Theme! We had almost 300 people cast their votes this year (wow!), and the winning theme only took the cake by FOUR votes… oh man, do we love a good race! But that’s it, we’re out of time and the masses have spoken! That means our Camp Sac Theme this year is going to be *drumroll please* … (and pause for dramatic effect) …

HILLTOP ROCK

That’s right, Campers, your votes have made it clear that we are, in fact, all about that Rock n’ Roll lifestyle here at Camp Sac! We will use this summer to celebrate the music that moves us, and UNDOUBTEDLY makes us a little bit cooler than we would be without it. We will listen to sweet guitar riffs, practice our rock star power poses, express ourselves with unique rocker styles, and argue about which Van Halen singer reigns supreme. We can be into punk, hair metal, alternative, or even soft rock… The options are virtually endless, and with so many options to choose from, we look forward to seeing what makes YOU rock!

What does this mean for Campers?

The theme is just an extra way for Campers to come together and show Camp Sac spirit. Decorate your cabin with theme-based decorations for the decorating contest, wear theme-based pajamas to the Pajama-Rama breakfast, and dress up in costume for some added fun at the Camp Sac Dance. Some activities, like the Dutch Auction, might also have objects related to the theme, and our music choices at certain events might also be influenced. The most important part: Have fun with it!

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