Camp Ravencliff

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.

JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
YMCA Camp Ravencliff Centennial Celebration Gala
Sat. Oct. 18 – 4-8pm

YMCA Camp Ravencliff is celebrating 100 years of life-changing programming! Join us for our Centennial Celebration Gala, Sat. Oct. 18 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Oakland. Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be found, along with additional information, please visit the event website. 

HELP ENSURE THE NEXT 100 YEARS OF CAMP RAVENCLIFF

YMCA Camp Ravencliff Bill “Tex” Frank Memorial Capital Campaign

Bill “Tex” Frank was a part of Camp Ravencliff for over 50 years and one of the strongest drivers of maintaining and improving camp to ensure it continued this life changing work for decades to come.  In April 2025, we launched a Capital Campaign in Bill’s honor.  While we’ve already reached our $75,000 goal, we’re continuing to raise funds until the Centennial event.  Wouldn’t it be a testament to the magic of camp if we reached $100,000 as we celebrate 100 years?! For more information, or to donate, visit the Campaign website.

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.

2026 Summer Camp Session Dates (ages 9-14)

Session 1: July 5-12, 2026

Session 2: July 12-19, 2026

Session 3: July 19-26, 2026

Session 4: July 26-Aug. 2, 2026

Early-Bird registration will open in late 2025, please check back regularly.

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.

Teen Leadership:

Campers In Leadership Training (CILTs)
For teens entering Grades 9-12 in the fall!

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 – July 5-19, 2026

CILT Session 2 – July  19-Aug. 2, 2026

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.