Welcome to Camp Oakes!
Summer Camp is coming.
Early Registration begins January 10, 2026
Join us for a summer of adventure! Campers (ages 8 to 16) can experience the great outdoors, build confidence, and make lasting friendships through exciting camp activities. Early registration ends January 31st.
We have 3 sessions:
June 21-26, 2026
June 28-July 3, 2026
July 5-10, 2026
For letters sent via US Postal Service (USPS), use the following address:
P.O. Box 452
Big Bear City, CA 92314
For packages sent via FedEx, UPS, DHL, or other carriers, please use the following address:
47400 Monte Vista Drive
Big Bear City, CA 92314
For directions, use Google Maps or Apple Maps and enter "YMCA Camp Oakes" in the search bar (make sure to spell "Oakes" correctly).
YMCA Camp Oakes
47400 Monte Vista Drive
Big Bear City, CA 92314
Be sure to check the weather before you leave!
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WEEKEND RENTALS
YMCA Camp Oakes offers weekend rentals year-round. Your organization can book our dormitories or cabins for one or two nights.
SUMMER RENTALS
Looking for the perfect place to host your Summer Camp program? Camp Oakes offers all the amenities you and your campers need!
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Experience wilderness retreats that focus on team building, bonding, cultural diversity, decision-making, and life sciences.
Since 1958, Oakes has taken generations of children, groups, and families to new heights with new friends at their sides. Oakes is the ultimate camp experience, providing high quality programs including fishing, climbing tower, archery, canoeing and more! Our attentive and supportive camp staff is available to provide a truly unique and enriched camp experience!
American Camp Association Accredited
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association which means we are evaluated and comply with over 300 industry established health and safety standards compiled by experts from many fields such as: risk management, child development, aquatics, and health care. We are committed to the children we serve which is why we go through great lengths to maintain our accreditation status and continue to pass the test.
Contact Us! | 909.585.2020 | camp@lbymca.org