Camp Nawakwa

My son went to survivor camp and my daughter did splash camp. My son begged me not to leave but he had the best time. My daughter has been singing songs all day. Both of my kids want to go back next year. Thank you to all the camp staff for your hard work to make it a great time for the kids. Your positive attitude was much appreciated. See you next year… thank you for all the pictures.

Our Boys were part of the Operation Purple at Camp Nawakwa and from the moment we picked them up they talked up a storm about all the GREAT things they did. My 17 yr old was hesitant about going at first but after he said «Mom I’m so glad I went. It was cool!». Our boys enjoyed all the activities and they said the staff was so friendly and awesome. 2 months after camp they are still chatting with the kids they met a camp. This mom is very happy that our boys walked away with some great memories and great friendships.

My son, went to the Aloha themed Camp, and totally LOVED IT. He has been to a couple of different other camps in the past both day and overnight, he thought that they where okay, but at Camp Nawakwa he loved everything about the Camp. When we arrived to pick him up, he had me meet, I think, all the counselors, who all seemed so friendly and welcoming. He absolutely loved all the activities, swimming, fishing, archery, climbing tower, the stuffed animal competition and the rest. We’ve been home a few days, and he is still singing camp songs, it has brought such a positive energy to the house. I’m not sure how they did it, but he’s even started to help to clear up the dinner table without being asked. I’ve already got him signed up to return and do the Survivor Camp later in the summer, he can’t wait to go back. I couldn’t recommend this camp highly enough.

Our Kiddies Neisha & CJ had a BLAST at Summer Camp this year!!! They were apart of the Aloha theme and they did many fun thing related to the theme. They had a Luau and one of the counselor blew fire from his mouth! They thought that was so neat just like Hawaii and it was one of the first things they told me when picking them up.
On our way home we listened to them singing songs they learned. Told us they did Archery, Canoeing, Swimming, Hiking and even seen a baby bear!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking good care of our children. I was a worried Mommy and was so happy to see them in all the pictures you uploaded to FaceBook with smiles on their faces.
See you next year, The Tucker’s

My 11 year old just returned from camp and had a great time! She wants to go back next year. Glad we signed her up

Sent our 8 year old for the first time away from home. He came back with some wonderful stories and a love for the out doors. He was a chatter boxs about all the activities that he did with all his new friends! He loved the camping out underneath the stars and the archery! We are planning on sending all of our 3 kids next summer!!!

My boys just got home from Camp Nawakwa and had the time of their lives!
My older son was homesick and his cabin counselor, Squirrel, did amazing calming him and getting him involved.
There was lots of activities and they had options so they could choose the things that interested them. Swimming, crafts, archery, drama, rock climbing. They had a dance and camp fires, they performed skits.
When I went to pick them up my little one had lost his voice from singing and cheering so much. My homesick boy didn’t want to leave… He even asked to go back for the next weeks session.
Days later they are still singing their cabin songs and telling stories about what they did while they were there.
I know my kids can’t wait to go back and I’m so thankful they had this experience. And I’m going to make sure they return to Camp Nawakwa because they have made memories they will cherish for a lifetime… and they’ll make even more in the summers to come

My daughter had a great time at Camp Nawakwa. I am sorry I did not send her when she was younger because she thoroughly enjoyed herself. Her younger sister can not wait to go to camp.
She loved the cabins and sleeping in a bunk, her counselor, and she enjoyed the food even. She was there for four days and wanted to stay more!
We also attended a retreat there with a group of people. The beds had cushions that worked for the weekend, the kitchen and dining area were perfect for the mountains. I think the chef helped by keeping us full with great food!
We had a campfire the last night which was fun. We sat in an amphitheater that had log benches rising above a stage that worked great.
The whole experience is authentic. Get out, hike a little, get dirty, hear the silence and see the stars. My family loves Camp Nawakwa, we hope you will enjoy it too!

My son just got back from Camp Nawakwa after a four day camp. This was the first time he’s been away from home & away from us. Needless to say, I was worried.
We called & spoke to Sandra @ the Camp Fire ofc. in Cucamonga with many of our concerns. She was more than willing to answer all of our questions & addressed all of our concerns. She was a huge help :) Sandra was also part of the staff up @ Camp Nawakwa. She took pictures & videos of the kids & their daily activities & posted them on-​line for us to see. It was nice to be able to see what my kiddo was up to.
My son was just finishing up w/​some medication… so he needed to take them along. Mama Opo (Camp Nurse) was awesome @ administering his meds like clockwork (sometimes 2 – 3 x’s a day).
The councilors were all super nice & attentive to the children’s needs. They encouraged the kids to try the activities that they thought they couldn’t do (rock climbing wall, archery, acting, etc.)
The councilor to camper ratio was good. The campers where separated by gender & age. The cabins were simple yet clean (well, they were before the kids got there & their things went all over the place. ha!) Lots of activities throughout the day. kept the kids busy. Parents, family, friends are able to write them letters in which can be brought up when dropping them off OR mailed ahead of time. They had mail call every day :) Parents are able to put money in the child’s account (up to $ 40) for the kids to spend @ the camp gift store. Any money not used is returned to the parents @ time of pick up. Things ran well… very organized.
All in all, my son had a great time! He made new friends, gained independence, & most importantly built up more confidence in himself & his abilities. I’m glad that he wanted to go and that I «loosened up the apron strings» :) I’m sure we will be back next year :)

Camp Nawakwa was a nice place to have a retreat. It’s deep in the woods of the mountains off of CA-​38.
The meeting space is limited as we did all the activities in the dining hall. There is an amphitheater/​fire pit where you can have bonfires.
There was a bear threat as we stayed there but that’s all a part of nature.