Here are some reasons parents love Skylake:
"The Skylake experience bolsters parent-driven leadership skills of resourcefulness, critical-thinking and development of interpersonal savvy.
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-Anne Mueller
"I love Skylake because I know my kids will be safe attending the camp and have the time of their lives. " -Jori Mendivil
"I love Skylake because the camp allows my son to completely unplug, get away from social media, and just be a kid for 4 weeks every year. He spends a month having fun, trying new activities, relaxing, and making friends. He returns stronger, more self reliant, and recharged. " -Tanaya Rose
"When Tatum first went to Skylake four years ago, she was the youngest camper in camp and loved it. She felt comfortable immediately and came home much more mature and confident and has gone back for all four years since then, sometimes for two weeks and sometimes for four. She loves the variety in activities and the freedom she gets from being there. As Tatum mentioned, Skylake is a family tradition with her, me, and my uncle all having gone there. " -Tatum’s dad
From a parent’s perspective: Campers love Skylake because they get an opportunity to take a break from the "parent-driven" model and make decisions and solve problems in a safe environment. (In reference to her statement above. Anne Mueller was a long-time camper and staff member and now parent to 2 Skylake campers and 1 Skylake counselor!)
What campers have to say…
"I love Skylake because of banana boats and popsicles. " -Andrew
"I love Skylake because it’s where I learned to love the guitar." -Avery
"I love Skylake because it’s where I make lots of memories and have tons of fun! " -Braxton
"I like Skylake because it feels like I have more freedom (than at home) to do the things I like and the horses! " -Daisy
"I love Skylake because you get to experience cool camp traditions with your best friends " -Sydney
Direct quotes from some of our 9th & 10th grade campers on lessons they've learned through Skylake's CILT program.
Skylake Yosemite Camp
37976 Road 222 • Wishon, CA 93669 • USA
(559) 642-3720
Skylake Yosemite Camp is a traditional California summer camp for children located almost equal distance between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The camp is located in the Sierra National Forest on Bass Lake, 15 miles from Yosemite National Park. A summer tradition since 1945!
Skylake Yosemite Camp is operated under a Special Use Permit with the Sierra National Forest. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Skylake Yosemite Camp is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Skylake proudly adheres to that policy.