Since 1951, Pal Camp (formerly Camp Fire) has provided children of Humboldt County aged 5 – 17 with educational summer fun. Divided into groups based on age, children will spend the summer romping through the forest, crafting, experimenting with science and nature, playing games, getting to know the environment, making new friends, and creating lasting memories.

Summer Sessions: Each week offers a different theme that is tied in with the week’s activities. Dress up days offer a friendly costume contest, and family Potluck on Thursday evenings will give them a chance to show off all they learned that week, including performing group skits and songs. On Wednesdays a special presenter is brought in with expertise in the week’s theme. Fridays are Water Play Days, and during the week each group will get to visit Freshwater Park via a private trail. Campers can swim in Freshwater Park during park days if they pass a swim test and/or bring a life vest. We have a life guard on duty during park/swim days and each counselor is CPR/First aid certified. 

School Break Camps: Pal Camp is also offered during school breaks through out the year. These “mini ” sessions have limited spaces as much of the time is spent inside the cozy lodge.

Supervision Standards
Pal Camp has and will always keep campers’ safety as our #1 priority. At no point is any camper left unattended or unsupervised by a staff member or volunteer.
We employ 2 Directors, 6 counselors, and 12 Counselors in Training (CITs) and Junior Counselors (JCs). Pal Camp max capacity is 72 campers. divided into age groups of no more than 12 children per group. Each group of 12  is supervised by a counselor, a CIT (age 15-17) and a JC (age 13-15). Swim days are also supervised by a certified lifeguard. Each counselor is certified in BLS CPR & First Aid.

Refunds can only be issued if 10 days‘ notice is given for any cancellation. The $40 deposit is a service charge and is nonrefundable no matter the reason for cancellation. Additionally, refunds can  not be issued if cancellation happens after they start the week of camp. 

Junior Counselors (JCs) options for ages 12-14: JCs will gain experience in a working environment and fully trained by our staff. JCs get to have the summer camp experience while gaining knowledge and insight through responsibilities of assisting the camp counselors. JC registration costs $85/week