Majestic forests. Sunny Days. Star-filled nights.

Trails leading to amazing adventures.

Welcome to Camp Ravencliff, where kids thrive in a safe, caring supportive community and learning is by experience. Lessons learned here last well beyond the final camp-fire, they help to shape young lives and inspire new goals and dreams.

At Camp Ravencliff, kids and teens discover not just the wonders of the outdoors, but the joy of exploring their unique personalities, talents and interests. Campers gain independence, make new friends, build resilience and learn to try new things.

Nestled on a hillside along the Eel River, in the town of Redway in Southern Humboldt County. Our rustic, natural environment and small camp size offers a rich environment for kids to learn about themselves, their surroundings, and how to live in their community.

Youth Overnight Summer Camp

Ages 9-14  

Is your child ready for an adventure? Our action-packed youth camp sessions explode with a week of amazing activities! From arts and crafts to sports, games, swimming and nature play, each day is filled with exciting options that spark their imagination and fuel their sense of adventure. It's more than just fun – watch your child blossom as they build new friendships, discover hidden talents, and gain the confidence to shine. They'll return home with a backpack full of magical memories, a newfound sense of independence, and the social and emotional skills to thrive!

Bus transportation from Santa Rosa and El Cerrito is included at no additional cost.  Registered participants will receive a detailed information handbook, as well as all required camp forms, by email beginning in April.  Please make sure your email is current and that you have authorized email communication in your online account.  Please check your junk folders and add the YMCA as a safe sender.

Youth Camp Session Dates

Session 1: June 29-July 6, 2025

Session 2: July 6-13, 2025

Session 3: July 13-20, 2025

Campers are housed in cabins designated as 'boys cabins' or 'girls cabins' and registration files are designated in this way.  Please register your camper in the appropriate cabin grouping based on gender identity. Campers who identify as non-binary should be registered for the cabin grouping in which they feel the most comfortable.

Youth Camp Fees

YMCA Camp Ravencliff Teen Leadership Programs

Campers In Leadership Training (CILTs) Entering Grades 9-12 in the fall!

We are excited to offer two CILT sessions for the 2025 summer season!  This 2-week program focuses on teamwork and learning about camp leadership & operations.  CILTs stay in a camper cabin with a counselor and group of campers, where they will also provide support with supervision and cabin time.  CILTs spend part of each day with their CILT group and CILT Director and part of their day with their cabin group, with a little free time to enjoy camp each day.

CILT Session 1 – June 29-July 13

CILT Session 2 – July  13-27

This is a fee-based program that requires an application which will be available here on our website by January 1 and is due by April 1. CILT applicants will be required to attend a CILT orientation session over zoom, with three dates to choose from.  Check back after January 1 for a link to the online application.