Frequently Asked Questions About Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer Camp

1. Where is Walton's Grizzly Lodge?
We are located in Plumas County 45 minutes from Reno and one hour from North Lake Tahoe. The mailing address for camp is: P.O. Box 519, Portola, CA 96122. Our physical address is: 5390 Ice Pond Road, Portola, CA 96122.

2. How many campers attend each session?
Our one week sessions have 150 campers. Our two week sessions have 175 campers.

3. What is the ratio of campers to staff?
Approximately five to one.

4. What is the average return rate for campers?
Between 50-60% of our campers each summer have been campers with us previously.

5. What is the average return rate for staff?
Between 40-60% of our staff each summer have worked with us previously.

6. Where do your counselors come from?
Many of our counselors have been campers with us. The majority attend west coast colleges.

7. What is the age range of your staff?
Our counselors must be at least 18 years old, and completed a minimum of one year of college, unless they have gone through our Junior Counselor program. Counselors who go through our Junior Counselor program must be 18 years old, and graduated from high school. The typical age range each summer is 18-24 years old. Our specialist and Assistant Directors are typically between the ages of 22-30.

8. How many campers are in each cabin group?
Each group has eight campers.

9. How do campers get to Walton's Grizzly Lodge?
The majority of our campers are driven to camp. We also charter a bus for those campers who fly into the Reno Airport.

10. How do campers select their activities?
Campers choose from among 30 activities each day. Campers choose two activities in the morning, two in the afternoon and one in the evening.

11. What is the weather like?
Typical day time temperatures range from 70-80 degrees. Typical night time temperatures range from 45-55 degrees.

12. Do you have a nurse on duty?
We have two Registered Nurses on staff.