Smith River Alliance | Programs | Environmental Education

Summer Camp is a joint effort of the Smith River Alliance and the Gateway Partnership Education Program. The 2007 session runs July 30 - August 3 and is open to Del Norte County youth between the ages of 10 and 14.

Camp Activities

Now in its fifth year, camp strives to educate participants about the natural resources available in the Smith River National Recreation Area. Based at Rock Creek Ranch on the South Fork of the Smith River, the group will learn about different plants and wildlife, river ecology, early pioneers, native Americans, and the role of service and volunteerism plays in a community.

The day camp curriculum includes supervised skill-building exercises to support the development of 1) leadership, self-esteem and team building skills, 2) an awareness of why Del Norte County is a great place to live and 3) an understanding of the importance of community service. In addition, counselors serve as role models and mentors for campers throughout the session.


	Modern day basket-maker at Rock Creek Ranch. by Ron Cole

Activities include:
Nature Walks
Crafts
Games
Sketching
Create a Journal
Special Project

Camp Staff

Counselors and support (including meals and insurance) for the Day Camp have come from Americorps, the California Conservation Corps, the Humboldt Area Foundation, Redwood National and State Parks, Del Norte County Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Program, the Rotary Club, Soroptomists, Red Cross, the Gateway Partnership, the Yurok Tribe, and the Smith River Alliance. All counselors attend special pre-camp training.

For more information about this program contact:
Camp Director: Ron Cole at 707-465-3332

The day camp is located at Rock Creek Ranch, rich in local history and strategically situated along the wild and scenic South Fork Smith River.


	Group photo at Day Camp. by Ron Cole

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Smith River Alliance
PO Box 2129
Crescent City, CA 95531