CAMP GOLD HOLLOW
Nestled beneath tall pine trees, Camp Gold Hollow is located 2 1/2 miles from the historic gold mining town of Nevada City at Lake Vera. Camp Gold Hollow is owned an operated by Camp Fire USA, Golden Empire Council and has been providing resident camp for boys and girls for 78 years.

Camp Gold Hollow's resident camp provides an outdoor adventure for both the seasoned and first time camper. Our programs foster independence, sound decision making and self-reliance, while creating friendships that will last a lifetime. We are committed to providing a high quality experience for your child in an environment of positive self-esteem and respect for the individual.

SPECIAL NEEDS:
Camp Gold Hollow accepts children with Special Needs as long as they are medically cleared to attend camp. Please advise us so that we may provide the best camp experience for your child. Information is kept confidential and is used solely for the purpose of assisting your child at camp. Vegetarian and special diets are available upon request.

TRANSPORTATION:
Round-trip transportation is provided to Camp Gold Hollow from the Camp Fire Office in Vallejo at 401 Amador Street.

HEALTH & SAFETY:
Camp Gold Hollow has an excellent safety record. We receive annual inspections and camp health and safety is stressed in our staff training. All water related activities are overseen by certified lifeguards and a trained medical supervisor is a regular member of the camp staff. All staff are trained in first aide and emergency procedures. A doctor is on call throughout the summer and emergency medical care is only five miles away. In the event of illness or injury, parents will be immediately notified.

CAMP PROGRAMS:
Camp life involves a group living experience, rich in opportunities to discover and build individual skills while developing one's sense of environmental awareness. While at camp, children will have the opportunity to select and participate in activities that interest them including having an active part in planning camp programs through the Camper Council. The camping program is progressive, with more challenging opportunities for the older camper. Our camp is flexible and child-centered, with an emphasis on fun,
adventure, and learning. Combining the individual talents of camp staff opens the door to creative and fun activities. Each day at camp is packed with a regular schedule of activities so that everyone can participate in a wide variety of experiences. In addition, each camper has the opportunity to schedule his/her own activities which can include choices in the following:

Archery: Spend time with our Archery Specialist sharpening your archer skills to become a member of the "Bull's Eye" club.

Outdoor Living Skills: Progressive learning in outdoor living skills, camp craft, cooking, compassing, and trail hikes. Completion of previous levels required to earn advancement emblems.

Waterfront: Canoeing, kayaking, swimming instruction, lake swims, water sports, carnival games, and floating meals are just some of the water related activities awaiting you. Participation in some activities may be limited according to swimming abilities. All waterfront activities are supervised by certified life guards.

Sports & Games: Baseball, soccer, parachutes, frisbee, badmitton, capture-the-flag, you-name-it-we-play it. Maybe our own World Series or Summer Olympics.

Drama: Skits, talent night, singing, karaoke, clowning, miming, costumes and make-up all add up to the Lake Vera Variety Show.

Teamwork: Participate in team building activities such as the Ropes Course (not always available), games and initiatives. Learn to be productive and successful as a team.

Traditions: Polar Bear swims, Tajar letters, kitchen raids, counselor hunt, wish boats, camp fires, Stop N' Go dinner, Tajar breakfast, and Baseball lunch.

Theme Days: Backwards Day, Water Carnival, Christmas in July, Halloween Ball, Mardi Gras, Pirates of Gold Hollow, Luau's, and many other surprises. Not all events occur each week.

Yuba River: Campers are taken by bus to the State park for an afternoon of swimming and water play.

Arts & Crafts: No experience at Camp Gold Hollow would be complete without the traditional Tie-Dyed T-shirt. The Craft Shack is open every day for campers to braid, glue, color and paint.

Bugs, Slugs & Paws: Explore and learn about our environment through study of plants and animals. Make plaster casts of animal tracks or create a nature album. Conservation is a key component to this program and is a working philosophy at Gold Hollow.