85th Anniversary Family Camp Weekend
Enjoy Camp Natoma with fun for the whole family.
Dates: Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14, 2026
Cost: $85 for all campers ages 5+
Come celebrate 85 years of the best summer memories at Camp Natoma! We are hosting a very special Family Camp this year, filled with all your favorite summer camp activities, as well as treasured time to reflect and share stories from your camp era. We are so excited to welcome alumni, campers, and friends & family of Natoma to the camp of our dreams June 13th & 14th, 2026. Whether you are five or eighty five, whether you came to camp once or one hundred times, come gather with us as we connect, as we celebrate, and as we share the special place we’ve built our community in for 85 summers. Come sing around the campfire and sleep under the stars, surrounded by your friends at Camp Natoma.
Green trees around you, blue skies above;
Friends all around you in a world filled with love;
Taps sounding softly, hearts beating true;
As angels sing goodnight to you.
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Campsites will be selected upon arrival. Cots and mattresses will be provided. Hilltop & Acorn campsites will be family-camp style. Single gender campsite available as needed.
Family Camp participants are expected to participate in the schedule of activities. All attendees must complete a health history form, a signed liability waiver, and abide by Camp Natoma policies. All participants will be considered “campers” at Camp Natoma and the staff will provide programming, cooking, and more! This policy is in effect to meet safety and accreditation standards.
Campers must follow the designated camp schedule and must remain in central camp unless participating in an authorized activity. Camp curfew will be enforced.
Rules for campers:
- Respect yourself, each other and the camp.
- Follow safety rules and instruction from staff.
- Have a desire to participate in camp programming in a positive way.
- Camp Natoma has a zero tolerance policy for drugs, alcohol and violence.
What should I bring to Family Camp?
Sleeping bag, pillow, comfortable activity-appropriate clothes, sturdy walking shoes, warm sweatshirt, hat with brim, warm pajamas, swimsuit, towel, water bottle, personal toiletries, sunscreen, flashlight, mattress cover (old sheet), non-aerosol & non-DEET insect repellent.
How do I get to camp?
Family Camp attendees will ride the Camp Bus. Pick up will occur at the Las Tablas Park & Ride in Templeton.
How do I sign up?
Register by clicking Enroll Now on our web page. You will need to use an existing CampBrain account or create a new account, and then fill out the registration forms for 85th Anniversary Alumni Family Camp. Or if technology isn’t your thing, give us a call and we can send you a paper copy of the registration forms. 805-316-0163
What are the activities?
We will be offering hikes to Old Church and soaptone hunting in Franklin Creek, time at the Archery range, free time at Handcrafts, swimming in the pool, and an Evening Fire ceremony. In addition to these classic camp activities, we will also have time to sing your favorite songs or share fun memories in the Dining Hall during meals. And don’t forget to bring your pajamas because we will be enjoying PJ Breakfast together on Sunday morning! Finally, as a special anniversary celebration, the Dining Hall will feature a gallery walk of Camp Natoma history through the decades.
I am not as mobile as I once was, can I still come to camp even if I can’t hike around much?
Yes! We will have cots set up on the Flat for our less mobile family campers and can help you travel throughout camp if need be. You may miss out on hiking to Old Church or walking in the creek behind Franklin, but you can participate in as many or as few of the other activities that you would like!
I don’t want to sleep under the stars, can I sleep inside?
Yes! Feel free to bring your own tent and join our campers on the Flat.
Can you accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
Yes! Kookie will be preparing some delicious food for all, including options for those with special dietary needs. Just let us know ahead of time via the online or paper registration forms, and we will be sure to have the right nutritious food for you.
