The vast majority of our campers are between the ages of 7 and 20. We happily accept adult campers, who must submit to a background check and will be housed separately from younger campers.
Prices depend on your child's sport, what week he or she attends and lodging options. Rates are all inclusive: instruction, food, and a whole lot of fun! The only extra expenses (optional) are spending money for the Camp Store and Canteen, and certain recreational activities add other expenses.
Our Camp Bank works just like a bank account. Each child receives a camp ID which identifies his or her bank account for the week. You may deposit money at check-in to start their account and they can debit against that balance throughout the week when they make purchases. More funds can be added over the phone via credit or debit card.
We discourage campers from keeping cash with them; access to the camp bank is available for any purchases they need to make. If they want a couple of dollars for video games or vending machines, they can simply withdraw it (up to $5 per day).
The average camper deposits about $100 per week in their Camp Bank. Before departure, campers withdraw the balance of their Camp Bank to take home with them.
The Camp store sells necessities such as toothpaste, stamps, batteries, and socks. We also carry souvenirs like stickers, hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and safety gear. The Bike/Skate Shop sells parts campers may need to fix action sports equipment in case they break while in attendance. Our Canteen has snacks, such as pizza, soda, ice cream, pretzels, chips, and candy.
Campers stay in the "Barracks", dorm-style rooms with approximately 5 other campers around the same age and usually in the same sport. Campers may request to stay with their friends who are in their same general age group. We will do our best to honor housing requests.
Each cabin has a counselor that is at least 18 years old. In our 40 years of experience, we have found that 7 to 9 year olds have a more positive camp experience when housed separately from older campers. Campers in our Youth Camp have a "mini mom" or "mini dad" whose only responsibilities during the day are to monitor and assist our younger campers (counselors in older cabins typically have instructional responsibilities). For more information about our Youth Camp, please call our camp office and ask for the housing director: 530-426-1114.
A cold cereal, bagel, and fruit bar complements hot breakfast entrées. Lunch and dinner have a hot entrée option, along with our plentiful salad bar. Vegetarian options are always available. All meals are included in camp fees, snacks are additional. If your child has allergies or requires some other special dietary needs please note in the registration packet and call the camp office to speak to our food and beverage director: 530-426-1114.
No, each session we get all ability levels from beginner to advanced. We evaluate campers' ability upon arrival to place them into groups with campers of the same ability level. This allows campers in the same group to learn and work on the same or similar skills.
Campers must sign up in the sport for which they would like to receive instruction, however they may participate in other sports during non-instruction hours. We encourage campers to cross-train in multiple sports.
Once you become a registered camper, we will send you a suggested list of what to bring (you can also download our registered camper packet for action sports or cheer). This list is also available on the Parents section of this Web site ("
What to Bring ").
All campers should remember to bring a pillow, flat sheet, towel, and a sleeping bag. Please mark all your belongings in permanent marker with your first and last name. Lost and found items are easier to return when marked.
Action sport campers must bring all their own equipment and safety equipment (helmet, pads, etc.). Detailed information is available in our brochure and in our registered camper packet.
Bring no valuables; you know your kids ... they leave stuff everywhere. Now imagine that with 300 kids! Woodward West cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Woodward has built its reputation on outstanding facilities, dedication to each and every camper, and a staff of experienced, enthusiastic, and talented individuals. Our staff members come from around the country. Some are actively competing athletes; others are former competitors, professionals, Olympians, etc.
On average there are 8 campers in each group with one instructor. Class sizes vary each week according to the number of campers for each sport and ability levels
We have visiting pros here every week. While we are constantly working to secure their schedules, it is difficult to know too far in advance who will be here when. The best thing to do is watch our Website and Facebook pages.
Absolutely! We have a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including: arts and crafts; photography; videography; swimming; bouldering wall; organized rec activities every day; contests; social events and more!
Sleep-away camp offers an excellent opportunity for children to learn how well they can manage without their parents and that other adults care about them. A visit from home interrupts their day, takes their attention from new friends and fun activities, and often spawns or exasperates homesickness.
It has been our experience that it is more often the parents that are having a difficult time adjusting to their child's absence or overreacting to a child's early anxiety at being away from home. Check your own feelings about having your child gone for a week or more. If you are not ready yourself, you may unwittingly make it difficult for your child to be away from you, consequently spurring feelings of guilt or feelings that he or she has doesn't have permission to enjoy himself outside your purview.
For more information on homesickness, we recommend investigating Dr. Chris Thurber's works at www.campspirit.com. Also feel free call our camp office to speak to the housing director to discuss your concerns: 530-426-1114.
Yes. All visitors must first sign-in at the camp office. Since we are a private camp, we are not open to the public.
Visiting hours for summer camps are Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ONLY and without exception.
As campers at Woodward Tahoe are encouraged to work on individual goals and skill development, we do not spend time on a "group show" or provide an end-of-week recital or competition.
Summer camp arrival is on Sunday between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Boreal Ski Lodge, where all campers check-in. Camp ends the following Saturday; check-out time is 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Woodward Tahoe provides transportation services from/to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Please click here for our Transportation Request Form and more details.
Yes, Woodward Tahoe sessions will fill-up quickly so don't hesitate. If the website is showing a session is closed-out, please choose another week. You may also call the camp office to inquire about availability in the session of your choice, perhaps there has been a cancellation and you can get the spot.
In order to reserve a space for your camper, you must submit a registration form with payment. Your fees will be subject to our cancellation and refund policies.
If your child’s registration is dependent upon you being hired, we suggest that you do not register your child until you have received notification of having been hired (i.e., your contract). Yes, there is a chance that the session you’ve been hired for will be full and your child will have to go on a waiting list; we almost always get this worked out, but there is no guarantee.
In all cases, your tuition discount is applied once you arrive at camp to begin your duties.
You should receive an email immediately if using our online registration. Once payment has been processed you can expect to be contacted via email within 72 hours to complete the registration process.
We have included everything on the medical form that we have consistently run across in our efforts to procure medical attention, prescription medication, etc.
Yes. Among other things that may be updated annually on the medical form, the state of California requires that campers have a physical exam within one year of attending camp, which is confirmed on this form.
