2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Skylake Yosemite Camp

Wishon, California

Skylake Yosemite Camp

Combine Bass Lake waterfront days, forest camp life and opportunities to explore Yosemite.

Set beside Bass Lake in Sierra National Forest, Skylake combines cabin-group life with activity choice. Waterfront recreation sits alongside land sports and creative work. Two-week stays allow time to settle in; four-week options extend the routine and friendships.

ACA-accredited
Lakefront overnightTwo-week staysActivity choiceYosemite region

CAMP-CA-005

Skylake’s Bass Lake dock, photographed during an alumnus’s return visit in 2018.
Skylake’s Bass Lake dock, photographed during an alumnus’s return visit in 2018.Photo: Corvid SketcherView past-program photos (3)

Courses & activities

Bass Lake waterfront

Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and swimming share the lake with selected tow-sport activities.

Riding & biking

Horseback riding and mountain biking use camp areas and nearby forest trails.

Arts & performance

Ceramics, crafts, guitar or ukulele and drama offer creative variety.

Yosemite & backpack trips

Optional park day trips and age-suitable backpack outings depend on the session.

Camp features & life

Activity choice

Focused activity periods are balanced with flexible choices.

Cabin community

Small cabin groups share daily life and evening campfire traditions.

Two-region bus options

Paid charter-bus options serve the Bay Area and Los Angeles on changeover days.

Who might enjoy this camp?

  • For children who want nature exploration within a traditional camp.
  • For campers ready for two weeks away and English-language group life.
  • For families able to build California travel around fixed arrival dates.

Off-site trips, riding and water activities have program-specific conditions. Contact an advisor about international admission, English readiness and health documents.

2027 dates & tuition

2027 dates & tuition

2027-06-20 to 2027-07-03Session A
2 weeks
US$5,425 per camper
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-17Session B
2 weeks
US$5,425 per camper
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-31Session C
2 weeks
US$5,425 per camper
2027-08-01 to 2027-08-14Session D
2 weeks
US$5,425 per camper
2027-06-20 to 2027-07-17First A+B
4 weeks
US$9,850 per camper
2027-07-18 to 2027-08-14Second C+D
4 weeks
US$9,850 per camper

A US$125 camp-store account deposit is additional; unused funds are returned under camp policy.

One-way buses: Bay Area US$90; Los Angeles US$100.

Cancellation: US$250 before March 15, 2027; 20% thereafter; no refund after May 1, 2027.

Travel & participation

New-camper applications are processed from November 1, 2026, subject to space.

Campers stay in cabins; confirm grouping and care needs before applying.

Full payment or scheduled installments are offered; enrollments after April 1, 2027 require full payment.

Plan flights, family lodging, travel days and English readiness alongside the session.

Past-program photos (3)

A lakefront and swimming platform photographed during Family Camp in 2010.Photo: This Tangled Skein
The camp horse paddock, photographed during Family Camp in 2010.Photo: This Tangled Skein
Families queue for a meal in the camp dining hall during Family Camp in 2010.Photo: This Tangled Skein

Enquiries & Applications

Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.

Enquiries & Applications