The Spirit Flag
A recent addition to Camp this summer was that of our SpiritFlag. This new addition became highly sort after by the cabin groups throughoutthe week. Cabins would be awarded the […]
Camp is Cool, Camp is Sweet
Does the phrase “Camp is Cool, Camp is Sweet, Camp isCool, yeah, it can’t be beat” mean anything to you? It’s not exactly Shakespeare but it is a kind of […]
Bead Ceremonies – Recognizing Character
After each dinner at Raintree thestaff prepare an informal but powerful ââ¬Åbead ceremony.ââ¬Â Counselors get on stage and present beads tocampers for things they noticed thought that day that showed […]
Mountaineers Village
There is some construction going on in the South of camp – the Maintenance boys are building a long awaited new village for our summer camp Mountaineers program (ages 14-16). […]
Raintree Ranch Bolo Program
A tradition startedmany years ago at Raintree Ranch is our Bolo System. But what is a Bolo? A Bolo is a western type necktie fastened by arope or cord and […]
Our Camps – A Video Overview
At a recent board meeting for our YMCA of San Diego County Association the three YMCA OVERNIGHT CAMPS were featured as the highlight. We produced a little video to help […]
Raelee Nikole – Live from Pirates Cove
On July 16th, 2016 campers and guests at YMCA CAMP SURF were treated to an amazing performance by local San Diego artist Raelee Nikole. It was a night filled with […]
Cody Lovaas | SD’s Best New Artist
Our friend, camp supporter, and all-around, amazingly talented musician Cody Lovaas has been nominated for Best New Artist for the 2014 San Diego Music Awards. How cool is that? We […]
Dreaming of Summer
Lately I have been finding myself dreaming about Summer Camp. It’s right around the corner and I know that everything is about to change and become even more awesome than […]
Simon’s Top Ten reasons for LOVING CAMP
As a young chap, growing up in New Zealand, I thought itwould be cool and sweet to one day come to America and be a Camp Counselor. Little did I […]
