Lake sports
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, paddleboarding and swimming use the private lake.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Walton’s Grizzly Lodge
Portola, California
Walton’s Grizzly Lodge
A private-lake setting where campers choose sports, riding and creative activities each day.
Near Portola, Walton’s combines lake activities, wooded surroundings and cabin living. Several daily choice periods let campers revisit a favourite skill or try something different. One- and two-week sessions offer different levels of immersion.
ACA-accredited
CAMP-CA-006
Courses & activities
Trail riding
Riding activities extend onto mountain trails.
Ropes challenges
High and low elements, a climbing wall and a lake-crossing zipline offer varied challenges.
Woodworking & crafts
Woodworking, ceramics, photography and weaving provide creative choices.
Camp features & life
Five choice periods
Campers choose activities in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Small-group cabin life
Typical groups of about eight campers share cabin life with counselors.
Reno airport option
Unaccompanied campers on flights within specified windows can arrange paid transfers.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- For children who enjoy choosing activities within a clear routine.
- For families combining camp with Tahoe or Reno-area travel.
- For international families able to arrange a nearby emergency pickup contact.
An emergency contact must be able to reach camp within eight hours. Confirm international admission, language and medical needs; regular camp and backpacking have different eligibility rules.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-19Session 1 · Regular camp
1 week
US$2,900 per camper
2027-06-20 to 2027-07-03Session 2 · Regular camp
2 weeks
US$5,525 per camper
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-17Session 3 · Regular camp
2 weeks
US$5,525 per camper
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-31Session 4 · Regular camp
2 weeks
US$5,525 per camper
2027-08-01 to 2027-08-14Session 5 · Regular camp
2 weeks
US$5,525 per camper
2027-08-15 to 2027-08-21Session 6 · Regular camp
1 week
US$2,900 per camper
2027-08-22 to 2027-08-28Session 7 · Regular camp
1 week
US$2,900 per camper
2027-07-11 to 2027-07-18Outdoor Adventure Program · Ages 13–17; selection and backpacking readiness required
8 days, 7 nights
US$2,900 per camper
Add a US$125 non-refundable registration fee and US$100 store deposit per camper.
Accepted sessions require a US$1,000 deposit per session; waitlisting normally takes a refundable US$500 deposit.
Balance is due March 15, 2027; deposit and tuition then become non-refundable, with earlier escalating cancellation fees.
Travel & participation
Drive or arrange Reno airport transfers; contact an advisor for transfer charges and 2027 flight windows.
The camp cannot supervise campers overnight on Saturday after delayed flights; families need a fallback plan.
Camp immunization and health-screening requirements apply; discuss medical needs in advance.
Contact an advisor about individual international enrollment, English readiness and emergency care arrangements.
Past-program photos (7)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications