Camp Chrysalis

Sean Zhang _{on Google}

Jul 24th, 2022

Honestly a great camp to just chill and relax and get away from your problems.

Mel A Z. _{on Yelp}

Aug 17th, 2021

My teen and pre-teen had the time of their lives backpacking and swimming in mountain lakes during this year's Sierra Session.  It was a TON of fun.  So many lakes to swim in and so many nights solely amongst the trees and the stars.  They made new friends and reunited with old ones from the previous year (pre-pandemic).   Many counselors and trip leaders attended Chrysalis as youngsters and have astonishingly returned.  It says a lot about the camp, its director Lee Tempkin, and the warm, nurturing, exciting and educational environment they create.Two of my youngest children also attended the Mendocino Session in 2019, their first time away from home.  Well, truth be told, I am not sure they missed us *too* much with all the adventures and friendships to be had!  Everyone helped prepare and cook meals.  The also learned to work in teams around camp.  Real world lessons.  Swimming, hiking, canoing, catamaran sailing, tidepooling and even rollicking in the sand dunes...  wow!This is a *real* adventure and a *real* experience.  It is tent camping in a base camp and exploring the wonder that surrounds.  Awesome fun and creative activities abound.  Nature at its best, making epic summer memories.