A Transformational Summer Experience
Jameson Ranch Camp is an overnight summer camp in California that helps children and teens develop confidence, independence, and lifelong friendships through immersive, screen-free experiences in nature. For generations, families have chosen Jameson Ranch Camp for its intentional programming, exceptional staff mentorship, and emphasis on character development, leadership, and community.
Why JRC?
Because childhood is short — and it deserves to be meaningful.
JRC is a two-week, tech-free summer program for children ages 6–15, with a Counselor-in-Training program for teens, 16-17. But more importantly, it is a carefully designed community where children practice independence, build confidence, and experience real belonging.
For more than 90 years, families have chosen JRC not simply for the activities — horseback riding, kayaking, rock climbing, archery, mountain biking — but for the transformation that happens quietly in between.
We are intentional about how children grow.
Set on a historic ranch property, Jameson Ranch Camp offers campers the rare opportunity to disconnect from technology and reconnect with themselves, others, and the natural world.
Our program blends time-honored camp traditions with modern best practices in youth development, creating an environment where campers thrive socially, emotionally, and physically.