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 […]
Why Shawn Loves Camp
Since I can remember I have wanted to do TWO things: 1. Go to summer camp 2. Learn to ride horses. I have been going to camp since I was […]
Pitch in to Pay it Forward
We are excited about our Inaugural Alumni Service Day that is coming up on DECEMBER the 7th. The Alumni Committee have designated two program areas; The Archery Range and The […]
What happens after summer?
ââ¬ÅSo what do you do the rest of theyear?ââ¬Â ââ¬â Itââ¬â¢s a common question summer camp staff are asked by parents. And while many of our counselors will returnto college […]
Hard work pays off
In 2002 portions of our forest that were Pine Trees were devastated by the Pine Bark Beetle. The Beetles destroyed over 90% of our Pines. Then in 2003 the forest […]
