OVY Summer Camp Overview

OVY camp with the help of volunteers, as well as, the contributions of individuals and businesses provides boys and girls ages 10 to 13 with an amazing educational 6-day / 5-night camping experience.

Any child in the San Francisco Bay Area is given the opportunity for what may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to discover the magic of going away to camp. This experience is entirely sponsored by volunteers, fundraisers, and generous contributors. Many campers, and their parents, never dreamt of summer camp, or even knew it was possible.

Our fundraising and volunteers are vital, providing specific opportunities for children of families who cannot afford camp. [learn more about contributing]

OVY Camp is a place where boys and girls develop a sense of self esteem, self confidence, and learn valuable lessons about nature and teamwork in a safe and fun environment. Experiences they'll remember for the rest of their lives! The professional camp staff and counselors are there to make sure all children have many wonderful learning experiences.

Nestled in the San Gregorio Valley on the coastal side of the Santa Cruz Mountain range, the OVY Camp is about halfway between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz. Just up Highway 84 in the hills above the San Mateo County coastline, our camp is surrounded by open space preserves and working ranches. [more about the location]

Residing within several meadows, and encompassed by forests of madrone, oak, alder, and redwood trees, our camp has a refreshing stream, hiking trails, a full commercial kitchen, cabins, amphitheater, swimming pool, sports field, meeting hall, and much more. [more about the facilities]

All camp sessions are approximately one week long, beginning on Sunday afternoon and lasting through Friday. There are generally 4 sessions per year with separate cabins for boys and girls.

[Download a camp registration form]

How

Campers are provided all of their meals, refreshments, and snacks, while enjoying days full of outdoor activities, games, sports, adventures, crafts, campfires, and much more. Each night is spent resting comfortably in one of 8 beds in each of our clean cabins.

Some activities challenge campers as a team, building within them positive experiences of cooperation, communication, teamwork, and sharing. Other adventures inspire creativity, ingenuity, and self reliance as campers discover individual hidden talents and personal strengths.