Pinecrest Lake Overnight Summer Camp in Northern California
A traditional co-ed sleepaway camp for kids ages 7–13 in the Sierra Nevada. Campers enjoy “challenge by choice” activities, including sports, kayaking, horseback riding, and so much more.
Our traditional overnight camp has been fostering great friendships built on play, imagination and collaboration since 2013. Whether playing sports & games in the woods, kayaking on Pinecrest Lake, or going for a scenic horseback ride your campers is sure to have a blast. Camp offers children a safe place to try new activities and to challenge themselves in a screen free environment. Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association meeting rigorously reviewed standards for safety, program quality and overall best practices. For an overview, Run for Fun is offering 6 sessions of Overnight Camp Pinecrest Lake!
Camp is a short 10-minute trail walk to the lake where campers will get the opportunity to go kayaking and swimming. Featured activities include archery, kayaking, spirit day and all of our classic camp activities. Horseback riding will be offered all sessions. Among our high-energy staff we have counselors who are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding. Campers will experience the fresh air, and excitement of an outdoor adventure, while creating long-lasting friendships and memories.
Returning in Summer ‘26- The Pick Your Path program, created to elevate your campers experience and ignite their passions while at Pinecrest. The program highlights include additional half day horseback excursion, painting by the lake, olympic sports competition and more. The program takes place 4 times over a two week session.
*Due to limited spaces the Explorers Program is prioritized for two week campers.
Evening Programs – Each evening we gather for an all camp activity. Fan favorites include campfires with s’mores, counselor hunt and Zombies vs Humans (a zombie apocalypse where campers work together to avoid being turned into a zombie).
Camp Staff – Counselors are supportive, compassionate and invested in making Run for Fun Overnight Camps a meaningful experience for all! Staffers understand the importance of connecting the campers socially with their peers, and encourage them to be the best version of themselves.
In addition to our hand-picked staff, Alex, Maddie and Dave have a wealth of camp experience, and are able to bring those experiences to camp every day. Kids are drawn to what we offer because we believe, and are enthused about, the importance of bringing sports, nature and play into kids’ lives.
Overnight Camp Pinecrest Lake
Session 1: June 28th – July 5th
(8 Days, 7 Nights)
Session 2: July 6th – July 11th
(6 Days, 5 Nights)
Session 3: July 12th – July 18th
(7 Days, 6 Nights)
Session 4: July 19th – July 25th
(7 Days, 6 Nights)
Session 5: July 26th – Aug 1st
(7 Days, 6 Nights)
Session 6: Aug. 2nd – Aug. 8th
(7 Days, 6 Nights)
When signing up for a two week or longer session, stay for the flex-day at no additional cost with other multi-week campers, a Camp Director and other female and male staffers for ice cream by the lake, extra water time, movie night, laundry and priority placement in the Pick your Path Program.
