Welcome to Camp Oakes!
Camp Oakes Family Camps
2025 Family Camp registration is open!
You have a choice of 2 different sessions! The weekends of April 25 and Dec 5.
$580 for Y members and $630 for non-members. This price is for a family/group of 4 people. Any additional person (all in the same cabin) is $75 per person (max of 12 in a cabin). Ages 3 and under are no charge.
SUMMER CAMP 2025
Registration for summer is OPEN!
We have a new online registration site!
For info about camp open this link: Parent Info Packet Here
Financial Aid is available. Click HERE for Application
NEW this year!
You can add on a field trip option for your teen camper (13 years and up) to spend the day at Big Bear Lake! Campers will have the opportunity to have a boating experience on Big Bear Lake, picnic lunch, and explore the area! More info as you register.
Mailing a Letter or Package to Camp?
When mailing anything from
US Postal Service:
Address to:
P.O. Box 452
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Mailing a Package to Camp?
FedEx, UPS, DHL, et. al.
Please address to:
47400 Monte Vista Drive
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Going to Camp?
For directions to Camp Oakes,
click Google Maps or
YMCA Camp Oakes in Maps Search bar (spell Oakes correctly)
Retreats
Camp Oakes provides weekend rentals throughout the year. Your organization can rent our dormitories and cabins for one night or two.
Summer Rentals
Looking for a great place to host your own Summer Camp program? Look no further! Camp Oakes has all the amenities you and your campers will need!
Adventure Guides
Foster companionship and understanding; set a foundation for positive, lifelong relationships between parent and child.
Outdoor Education
Experience wilderness retreats that focuse on team building, bonding, cultural diversity training, decision-making and life sciences.
Since 1958, Oakes has taken generations of children, groups, and families to new heights with new friends at their sides. Oakes is the ultimate camp experience, providing high quality programs including fishing, rifles, archery, canoeing and more! Our attentive and supportive camp staff is available to provide a truly unique and enriched camp experience!
AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association which means we are evaluated and comply with over 300 industry established health and safety standards compiled by experts from many fields such as: risk management, child development, aquatics, and health care. We are committed to the children we serve which is why we go through great lengths to maintain our accreditation status and continue to pass the test.