River Camp at Firebaugh
River Camp at Firebaugh is a 6-week River Camp program that takes place at Dunkle Park. Each year, over 250 local children have the opportunity to take part in this program, which offers many of the same experiences as River Camp at Scout Island in Fresno. Campers learn about the river and their local ecosystems while engaging in water play, arts and crafts, games, and other activities. River Camp at Firebaugh promotes respect for the environment and for one another by offering a unique experience for 1st-8th grade participants.
Location: Dunkle Park
Cost: You choose how much to pay! $10, $20, $30, $40, or $50 per camper/week! Space is limited-- don't wait, register your camper online today!
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday- Friday
Ages: 1st-8th grades
Cost: You choose how much to pay! $10, $20, $30, $40, or $50 per camper/week! Space is limited-- don't wait, register your camper online today!
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday- Friday
Ages: 1st-8th grades
At River Camp kids…
• Learn about the river• Search for wildlife clues• Get physical activity through games and free play• Canoe and swim in the river
Campers get to build a sense of connection to the natural places in their community.
Would you like to be part of impacting the health of kids from Firebaugh? River Camp Firebaugh is making the community healthier by…• Making physical activity a priority for families • Helping families overcome fear about spending time outside• Giving kids the chance to build self-esteem and social skills • Highlighting the river as a tool improving health
Help us to continue this wonderful program, and bring local children to the river for a week of River Camp.
Campers get to build a sense of connection to the natural places in their community.
Would you like to be part of impacting the health of kids from Firebaugh? River Camp Firebaugh is making the community healthier by…• Making physical activity a priority for families • Helping families overcome fear about spending time outside• Giving kids the chance to build self-esteem and social skills • Highlighting the river as a tool improving health
Help us to continue this wonderful program, and bring local children to the river for a week of River Camp.
River Camp Junior Leaders Program
Junior Leaders are high-school-aged volunteers who are interested in developing leadership and communication skills while gaining experience working with younger children. Junior Leaders assist River Camp at Firebaugh Staff in leading a variety of activities each day including arts and crafts, swimming, canoeing, games, and songs. They act as role models for the campers, demonstrating a spirit of respect for the environment, cooperation with camp rules, and willingness to work and play with everyone at camp. Junior Leaders participate in team-building and leadership activities with their peers as well.
Junior Leaders attend River Camp at Firebaugh for free!
Junior Leaders attend River Camp at Firebaugh for free!
River Camp Winter Wonderland 2023/2024
2024 River Camp at Firebaugh Dates
Online registration closes the Monday prior to the camp session start date. If you would like to check if space is available for the next upcoming session, please check on UltraCamp or call the camp phone number. Camp phone information will be posted in early June.
Eleven-year-old Jenni Silva loves River Camp. For Jenni, camp is the way to get outside where she feels free. Without camp, she'd be stuck inside for her whole summer vacation.
"It feels better to be outside than inside because you feel like you are in a cage." - Jenni Silva
Do you remember when summer vacation meant playing outside from breakfast until dinner? Children in Firebaugh do not have the same freedom to explore and play in the outdoors. By supporting River Camp Firebaugh, YOU can help tell a different story.
Do you remember when summer vacation meant playing outside from breakfast until dinner? Children in Firebaugh do not have the same freedom to explore and play in the outdoors. By supporting River Camp Firebaugh, YOU can help tell a different story.
Past Media Coverage of River Camp at Firebaugh
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