Weaverville Summer Day Camp
Weaverville Summer Day Camp is designed for children ages 6–12. Campers are grouped by age and will stay with their group throughout the week, participating in age-appropriate activities. Each session has fun and engaging outdoor experiences, including arts and crafts, games, water play, music, sports, mindfulness, swimming, hiking, community service, and free time to explore their interests.
Sessions & Registration Fees
Early Bird Discount: May 6–31
Regular Registration: June 1–30
All payments are due by June 30 to reserve your child’s spot at camp!
REGISTRATION FORM
Session 1 – Seeds of Sustainability: July 7–11
$125 Regular / $100 Early Bird
Campers will visit a local alpaca farm and explore fiber crafts. They’ll also learn about the importance of the soil food web while getting their hands dirty planting seeds in the vegetable garden and pollinator garden at the Young Family Ranch. This week is all about connecting to the land and understanding sustainability through hands-on fun.
Session 2 – Wild about Nature: July 14–18
$125 Regular / $100 Early Bird
This week focuses on our local plants, animals, and ecosystems. Through nature walks, creative crafts, and games, campers will learn how to protect and care for our forests. Let’s all become friends of the forest!
Session 3 – Water fun in the Summer Sun: July 21–25
$125 Regular / $100 Early Bird
Just in time for the summer heat! Campers will enjoy water games, raft the Trinity River, and explore aquatic ecosystems while learning about water conservation and the importance of this vital resource.
Camp staff will provide a detailed schedule based on your child’s registered session(s). We aim to send schedules two weeks before camp begins. Occasionally, schedules may change due to unforeseen circumstances; if so, an updated version will be provided.
Please Note: Registration fees are per session, per camper. To receive the Early Bird Discount, you must register and pay by May 31. All payments must be completed by June 30 to confirm your child’s enrollment. A limited number of full or partial scholarships are available for families who may need financial assistance. Please contact Duncan at dmcintosh@tcrcd.net or (530) 623-6004 x222 for more information.
Payment & Registration Info
Make checks payable to: Trinity County RCD
Mail registration forms and payments to:
Trinity County RCD
Attn: Summer Day Camp
PO Box 1450
Weaverville, CA 96093
Or drop off at:
30 Horseshoe Lane, Weaverville
(¼ mile north of Weaverville Elementary on Hwy 3)
Camp Location, Hours & Aftercare
Day Camp takes place at the Young Family Ranch (260 Oregon Street, Weaverville) and runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop-off is between 8–9 a.m., and pick-up begins at 2 p.m. Limited aftercare is available until 4 p.m. Please note that field trip days may include adjusted hours.
REGISTRATION FORM
What to Bring
Lunch is not provided. Please send your camper with a lunch and a reusable water bottle each day. Healthy snacks will be provided in the morning. Let’s work together to reduce waste by avoiding disposable bottles!
Emergency Info
All counselors are CPR and First Aid certified. Your child’s safety is our top priority. Please ensure emergency forms are fully completed, especially if your camper takes medication or has any medical or behavioral conditions. All information will be kept confidential and used only if needed. Staff are not trained to administer medication, so please arrange for any required medications to be given before or after camp. Our staff—typically college-aged—are not trained to support severe behavioral needs. If you have questions or concerns, contact Duncan at (530) 623-6004 x222.
Swimming Days
Campers will swim once per week at Lowden Park Pool. On swim days, pick-up is at 2:00 p.m. at the pool or between 3–4 p.m. back at the Young Family Ranch. Swimming is free for all campers. A signed TCRCD Swim Permission Form, Release of Liability, and Lowden Park Pool Rules agreement are required for participation. Campers will need a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and optionally goggles. No toys, please.
Field Trips
Field trips are a highlight of our program and offer exciting educational experiences. All age groups will visit the swimming pool weekly. Additional field trips for ages 8–12 may include:
- Rafting the Trinity River with Six Rivers Rafting
- Swimming at Canyon Creek or the North Fork Trinity River
- Hiking to Lake Eleanor in the Trinity Alps
- Exploring the Weaver Basin Trail System
- Visiting One Thing Ranch (llamas & alpacas)
- Meeting the U.S. Forest Service Pack Mules
Parents will receive full field trip details before camp begins. Some trips may require a later pick-up time—this will be communicated well in advance, along with any required clothing or gear.
We can’t wait to meet your kids and make unforgettable summer memories together!
Warmly,
Duncan McIntosh
Weaverville Summer Day Camp Coordinator
Education & Outreach Coordinator, Trinity County RCD
Help Make Camp Possible!
Donations make this enriching outdoor experience possible for Trinity County youth. Your support helps us offer safe, supportive, and fun summer adventures for local kids.
To donate:
Contact Duncan at (530) 623-6004 x222 or email dmcintosh@tcrcd.net
Or donate via PayPal: select “Summer Day Camp” (or “Young Family Ranch” in the dropdown menu)
This week campers will learn about and explore our local wildlife, plants, and the nature all around us! Crafts, activities, and games will focus on learning about and protecting the local ecosystems. We can all be friends of the forest!
Adventure is out there and this week campers will build skills to become experts in the outdoors! Activities will be centered around outdoor and survival skills such as orienteering, shelter building, growing your own food, and nature expeditions!
During the hottest days of summer, we can all truly appreciate water! This week campers will play water games, explore water ecosystems and processes, and learn about water conservation!
60 kids participated in Weaverville Summer Day Camp in 2021! Campers learned about salmon, prescribed fire, gardening, composting, shelter building, Nor Rel Muk Wintu culture, wildlife, community and more! Older campers had the opportunity to explore Canyon Creek, the Weaverville Community Forest, and took a rafting trip down the Trinity River.
Camp would not have been possible without the support of volunteers, community donations, and partnering agencies. The Trinity County RCD would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Trinity River Community Partners, Bureau of Land Management, Friends of Trinity County Resource Conservation District, Schmidbauer Lumber, Ivan the Pack Mule and all of our individual donors for their generous contributions.
This week campers learned about and explored our local wildlife, plants, and the nature all around us! Crafts, activities, and games focused on learning about and protecting the local ecosystems. We can all be friends of the forest!
Adventure is out there and this week campers built skills to become experts in the outdoors! Activities were centered around outdoor and survival skills such as orienteering, shelter building, growing your own food, and nature expeditions!
During the hottest days of summer we can all truly appreciate water! This week campers played water games, explored water ecosystems and processes, took a rafting trip down the Trinity River, and learned about water conservation!
A special thank you to Pat Frost and Carol Fall for their countless hours of dedication to developing and maintaining the Youth Garden at the Young Family Ranch.
In 2005 Trinity County RCD began the popular Weaverville Summer Day Camp, which is held at the Young Family Ranch. Each year we hire local high school and college students as counselors, giving many the opportunity to work at a “real” job for the first time.
