Adventure/Outdoors Camp,
Archery Camp,
Crafts Camp,
Dance Camp,
Drama/Theater Camp
Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1
Traditional resident camp, mixed with challenge-by-choice activities, campfires, crafts, friendships and lots of laughter. Ages 7-14.
Run for Fun Overnight Camps combines love for sports, nature and creativity. Our camp fosters great friendships built on play, imagination and collaboration. Overnight Camps offer children a safe place to try new activities and to challenge themselves! This summer, Run for Fun Camps is offering 5 sessions of Overnight Camp Pinecrest!
Camp is a short 10-minute trail walk to the lake where campers will get the opportunity to go kayaking and swimming. Featured activities include archery, kayaking, spirit day and all of our classic camp activities. Horseback riding will be offered all sessions. Among our high-energy staff we have counselors who are certified in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding. Campers will experience the fresh air, and excitement of an outdoor adventure, while creating long-lasting friendships and memories.
Returning in Summer '25 – The Pick Your Path program, created to elevate your campers experience and ignite their passions while at Pinecrest. The program highlights include additional half day horseback excursion, painting by the lake, olympic sports competition and more. The program takes place 3 times over a two week session.
OUR STAFF
Counselors are supportive, compassionate and invested in making Run for Fun Overnight Camps a meaningful experience for all! Staffers understand the importance of connecting the campers socially with their peers, and encourage them to be the best version of themselves.
In addition to our hand-picked staff, Dave, Danielle and Alex have a wealth of camp experience, and are able to bring those experiences to camp every day. Kids are drawn to what we offer because we believe, and are enthused about, the importance of bringing sports, nature and play into kids’ lives.
ACTIVITIES AND AMENITIES
Horseback Riding – Hop on, and enjoy the beautiful surrounding nature. Horseback Riding will be a one-hour trail ride with lots of scenic views. If you are an expert or are just trying out horseback riding for the first time, this activity is sure to deliver a great journey. The ride happens once per session, and is 1-hour in length.
Archery– A must-try for campers. Learn proper technique, form and how to keep score. Archery is located in Main Camp and is always one of the campers’ favorite activities. We will have counselors accompany kids to this activity and assist them during their cabin’s time to learn! Furthermore, NO archery equipment is left at the range unaccompanied.
Kayaking– Another camper favorite, join your fellow camp friends for a paddle around the beautiful lake. Counselors will teach proper technique and lead fun games. Lifeguards will provide supervision and each participant will wear a lifejacket.Sports, Sports & Sports– Camp favorites including Capture the Flag, Team Asteroids, Dr. Dodgeball, Soccer, Basketball and many more.
Crafts– Learn a different craft everyday! From Finger-braid Headbands to Tie-Dye, friendship bracelets and everything in-between—if you have a big imagination, we can help you craft it!
PLUS: Street Hockey Tournaments, Home Run Derby, Swimming w/ lifeguards, Kickball, Dance, Skits/Improve, Foosball Competitions, Ping Pong, Forts and Fairy Houses, Human Ping Pong, Kick the Cone, Volleyball, Talent Show, Cabin Skits, Campfires with songs and s’mores.
EVENINGS! We offer all camp programs as a way to build camaraderie and create camp spirit. When dinner completes, these activities include Capture the Flag, Shapetionary, Crayon Color Hunt, Opening and Closing Campfire & More.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to- and from- camp is once again available in Summer ’25 from Palo Alto for an additional fee. The location for “Check-in” and “Check-out” from Palo Alto is Barron Park Elementary School (800 Barron Ave, Palo Alto, CA)
Overnight Registration MUST be completed through the Run for Fun Website.
