In operation since 1936, Far View Ranch Camp is a farm/ranch experience for children on a 1,000 acre ranch in the California Sierra foothills concentrating on hands on experiences in an outdoor setting.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
General Program Farming Camp Ranch Camp
Coed
Resident Camp
2
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
8 - 15
60
$601 - 700 (week)
More About Camp
Far View Ranch Camp operates 2 week sessions during the summer months for boys and girls ages 8-15, who are interested in involvement in a rural life experience. Kids take an active role in animal chores, horseback riding, gardening, hiking, nature exploration, gold rush history, water sports, performing and visual arts and cooperative group living. Many generations of children have attended Far View and have participated in a life changing experience. The camp is small and much like a large farm family. Non-denominational, multi-ethnic design with an emphasis on inclusiveness, open communication and respect for the environment, nature and one another.
Activities and Features
Religious Emphasis
Non Denominational
Academic
General Academics Science History
Outdoor Activities
General Outdoors Hiking
Performing Arts
General Performing Arts Dance Drama Music
Horseback Riding
General Horseback Riding English Western
Individual Sports
General Individual Sports Archery Golf
Team Sports
General Team Sports Baseball Football Soccer Softball Volleyball
Water Sports
General Water Sports Instructional Swimming Recreational Swimming Canoeing Fishing Water Polo
Arts and Crafts
General Arts and Crafts Ceramics Woodworking
Miscellaneous
General Miscellaneous Actvities Color War Mountain Biking Environmental Farming Leadership Skills Photography Radio Video/TV Go-Carting
Other Activities
Drawing Newspaper Junk band horsemanship animals gardening
Camp Address
Winter Address
P.O. Box 578
Bangor CA, 95914-0578 USA
1-800-488-0721 (tel.) 1-530-679-0205 (fax.)
P.O. Box 578
Bangor, CA, 95914-0578 USA
1-800-488-0721 (tel.) 1-530-679-0205 (fax.)
