Summer 2026 Family Camp
Registration Opens November 3!
Since 1924, Feather River Camp has provided an abundance of natural beauty and a getaway unlike any other for Oakland and East Bay families.
Review the information and video below to learn more about what Family Camp is like, including our Theme Week programs and typical camp activities. Then visit our Rates and Registration page to check out our 2026 Family Camp calendar and registration rates.
We can’t wait to see you next summer!
A Typical Day at Feather River Family Camp
Mornings
Start with a morning yoga/stretch class or a quiet nature walk. After breakfast try arts and crafts, group games, archery, horseback riding, tie-dye, a hike, or other special programs and activities led by OFRC Program Staff.
Each morning we also offer our Tot Lot Program for potty-trained 2-5 year olds, while 6-14 year olds meet up with our energetic and caring Program Staff and have their own fun and age-appropriate programming, such as Archery, Basketball, Nature Hikes, Field Games, Kickball and more!
Afternoons
Afternoons are family time. Many families like to put on their swimsuits and go for a dip in the swimming hole or go tubing down Spanish Creek. Others grab their book and enjoy some reading at their tent. Others nap, finish their art projects, go on a hike or bike ride, or head into town to explore the local area.
The options are endless! From horseback rides to massages, ping-pong to ice cream from the camp store, the day is yours to spend how you will!
Evenings
Nighttime programming and activities include game nights, s’mores, ping-pong tournaments, line dancing, the beloved disco bingo, our weekly talent show, and more!
Special activities often occur in the evening as well. The unique physical location of Feather River Camp allows for endless starry views for you and your family to enjoy together.
2026 THEME WEEKS
Our Theme Week programs are an important part of OFRC’s culture and history, and offer special activities each week in addition to all of our traditional and beloved Family Camp offerings. We’re excited to offer several new Theme Weeks in 2026!
- Nature & Science Week (June 10-13): Discover the natural wonders of Spanish Creek and the Lost Sierra! Campers of all ages can explore engaging STEM activities and guided hikes with our Scientist-in-Residence, enjoy nature-inspired art projects, and get to know the local woodland wildlife.
- Astronomy Week (June 14-20): Explore the amazing Sierra sky with our Astronomer-in-Residence. Opportunities to learn about the night sky are available for campers of all ages. From solar system hikes to incredible evening stargazing through telescopes, this week is out of this world!
- Family Music Week (June 21-27): Led by talented and renowned Artists-in-Residence, this week is perfect for families who love playing or listening to live music. Beginners can learn a new instrument during free morning lessons and workshops, and more advanced players can join impromptu jam sessions. Nightly performances and shows round out this music-filled week. Bring instruments if you have them!
- Sports, Games, & 4th of July Week (June 28-July 4): Celebrate the 4th with your family through a week full of play and tradition! This week is perfect for those who love a little family-friendly competition – and for those who like to play collaboratively. Fun-filled activities include badminton, puzzles, pickleball, trivia, soccer, classic board games, and more. We’ll round out the week with holiday festivities including face painting, bike decorating, a parade, the family-friendly OFRC Olympics, and our famous BBQ feast.
- International Dance Week (July 5-11): Our renowned Dance Instructors-in-Residence bring dance to life for all ages and all skill levels with an array of morning classes and evening dances. Children and adults alike enjoy learning, dancing and moving. No prior experience necessary!
- Storytelling & Performance Week (July 12-18): This week celebrates the many ways we share stories and bring them to life. Our Storyteller-in-Residence will charm and entertain with tales and songs that spark imagination, while campers of all ages can explore creative expression through spoken word, writing, and opportunities to perform. From listening and learning to creating and taking the stage, the week will culminate in a joyful campwide talent show.
- NEW! Queer Family Week with Camp It Up! (July 19-25 and July 26-29): This special week is held in partnership with Camp It Up! to create space for queer families to gather and grow together, nurturing intergenerational relationships within and among families. Have a blast with traditional OFRC activities like archery, swimming, games, and crafts. These affirming family camp sessions center queer-led families and/or families with LGBTQIA+ children.
- NEW! Bike Week (August 12-15): This week is perfect for emerging and long-time biking enthusiasts alike. In addition to enjoying all of OFRC’s traditional camp activities, campers can build build community around riding, explore the recreational trails of the Lost Sierra, and learn about bike care and maintenance. Campers who wish to take part in biking activities must bring their own bikes and helmets.
- NEW! Crafts Week (August 16-22): Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into camp crafts! Block printing, papier mache, sewing, crochet, and more will fill the week with color and creativity. Campers of all ages can make projects to wear, use, or take home as keepsakes. Whether it’s your first friendship bracelet or your tenth tie-dye shirt, this week is all about crafting fun and hands-on creativity.
- NEW! Base Camp (August 23-September 3): Base Camp offers all the fun of an immersive outdoor camping experience without having to set up your tent, cook, or clean. OFRC’s Chow Palace will serve three meals a day, and our swimming hole and Camp Store will be open. Campers can play games, hang out on the Veranda, and explore local trails and sites, but there will not be organized activities facilitated by OFRC staff. Base Camp (2-night minimum) is a great option for adults who want to camp on their own or as a group, team retreats, and families with young or home-schooled children.
- Labor Day Weekend Camp (September 4-7): This dog-friendly holiday camp ends our camp season with a long weekend full of fun and relaxation at OFRC!
FAMILY CAMP FAQ
2026 Family Camp will take place June 10-July 29, August 12-22, and Labor Day Weekend (September 4-7). Please see our detailed 2026 Family Camp calendar here.
Registration for 2026 Family Camp will open at 5pm on Monday, November 3. Our online registration system is powered by CampBrain. Each household must create a user account in order to register. Your first name, last name, and email are required to create an account. Once registration is open, you will be able to follow links on our Family Camp Registration page to set up your account and register. We encourage campers to book early to have the best chance of your first choice session being available.
Our 2026 season will include 8-1/2 weeks of Family Camp programs, including 7-day/6-night session options (Sunday to Saturday) and 4-day/3-night sessions (Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday, with the exception of Labor Day Weekend which is Friday to Monday). You can review our 2026 Family Camp calendar here beginning in mid to late October.
We offer 3-night and 6-night sessions, which allows us to both meet popular demand from campers and also streamline our operations to better serve campers. If you would like to stay for 4 or 5 nights, you will need to register for a 6-night session. If you would like to stay for 2 nights, you will need to register for a 3-night session. We are not able to offer pro-rated registration fees.
Our Labor Day Weekend Camp is our last hurrah of the summer. While we do not typically have a theme during Labor Day Weekend, this program generally mirrors a typical 3-night session of our Summer Family Camp Weeks — complete with the famous Feather River BBQ! Check out a sample schedule of Labor Day Weekend here.
The cost varies depending on the age and number of campers in your reservation, and the length of your stay. We offer Oakland resident rates and a generous discount for new campers, as well as Camperships (camp scholarships) for Oakland families seeking financial assistance. We also offer an Early Bird discount for returning campers who register before midnight on November 17. Our new Base Camp program has nightly rates (2-night minimum) for Oakland residents and non-residents.
Because of our location at the bottom of a small canyon a bit away from the mountain town of Quincy, most cell service carriers do not work on most of the property. When you arrive, we are happy to show you where in camp people usually get the best signal. And with a short walk or drive out our entrance road, you’ll get full bars. Given our limited access to the internet, we do NOT have wifi available for campers. After a day at OFRC, you won’t even miss it! Campers who need internet access often drive or bike to Quincy, which is about 5 miles away. There, you can find several cafes and coffee shops, a library and a laundromat – in addition to a dedicated, shared workplace for those who need to connect (see www.quincycollective.com). Enjoy being disconnected from work, the news and the outside world and truly slow down, relax, and enjoy camp life!
Our cozy, rustic platform tents and cabins are a staple of the OFRC experience. Due to fire marshal requirements, our cabins are limited to 3 twin beds and our tents are limited to 4 cots. Cabins can accommodate up to 4 campers and tents can accommodate up to 5 campers if your family includes young children who can comfortably share a twin bed or cot. During registration, campers can select accommodations with or without electricity, make a request for a specific tent or cabin, and make a request to be near other registered parties. Below you can see several photos of our onsite accommodations.
Please note that our menu changes weekly, but this sample menu provides an example of a typical week. We also always have cereal, simple sandwich fixin’s and fruit available at all times of the day. Coffee is served until early afternoon, and water, lemonade, iced tea and hot tea are available from sun up until late into the evening.
As long as campers indicate on their registration form that they are gluten-free, vegetarian or vegan, we are able to accommodate these dietary restrictions. We also sometimes are available to work around other special diets. We encourage you to share the information on your registration form so we can coordinate with you in advance if we are not able to assist. We also have a separate mini-kitchen – equipped with a refrigerator, sink, stove-top, toaster oven and microwave – for campers to use if someone in your family has a more restrictive diet and you need to bring your own food to prepare. This dietary kitchen is available 24/7 to campers.
Participation in all of our summer camp activities and special theme week programming is completely optional! Every day of camp offers many activities to choose from, and we hope that however you choose to fill your days will provide opportunities for fun, friendship, relaxation, enjoying nature, and learning something new!
Campers are not allowed to bring any animals to summer sessions of Family Camp at Oakland Feather River Camp, with the exception of service animals. Pet dogs, emotional support dogs, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are allowed at Oakland Feather River Camp only during Memorial Day Work Weekend and Labor Day Weekend. Please read our Animal Policies for more information.
Detailed FAQs and registration policies will be posted on our web site in mid to late October. Please check back for more information soon.