WGL News

Walton’s Grizzly Lodge  welcomed over 1,100 campers from all across California and the country for a very special summer celebrating 100 years. We are honored to continue building a legacy that provides a place to explore, grow, and connect with each other.  This summer [...]

For both kids and parents, heading off to camp might feel like a big step. Excitement and nervousness can go hand in hand, and that's completely normal. If your family is navigating some anxiety about camp, we recommend exploring the work of Lynn Lyons, [...]

Staff traveled to Grass Valley from all across California and beyond for our annual Staff Reunion. It was a great opportunity to catch up, reminisce about the amazing summer we shared last year, and look forward to Summer 2026. Spoiler alert: You'll be seeing [...]

Last year, we introduced a new activity at Walton’s Grizzly Lodge: The Escape Room! Cabin groups sign up for the activity and get one period to solve a set of puzzles in order to “escape”.  Focused on team building, the WGL Escape Room is [...]

WGL campers, parents, and staff know  the reasons to love camp are endless! Each year on February 1st, we celebrate National I ❤️ Camp Day and share some of the many reasons camp is so special to our community. This year, we asked several [...]

To kick off 2026, we are launching our online Centennial Yearbook, celebrating 100 years of Walton’s Grizzly Lodge summer camp in pictures. Check out the collection to take a journey through Walton’s history. You’ll find photographs from our start in San Francisco and Lagunitas, [...]

We are excited to share that Aimee Eagle is the new Director of our Outdoor Adventure Program. Summer 2026 will mark Aimee’s eighth OAP trip. She participated as a camper for three years and led several trips as an assistant before assuming the Director [...]

It’s been a busy month for Walton’s Grizzly Lodge counselors as they return to their lives outside of camp. We miss our summer camp community on Ice Pond Road, so we caught up with some 2025 staff members to see what they have been [...]

While there are still a few more weeks of summer, August 16th marked the end of our 100th camp season!. We are feeling grateful, fulfilled, and a bit nostalgic. Our phenomenal staff and amazing camp families made 2025 one of the best summers yet! [...]

On Wednesday, May 14th, we held the 2025 New Parent Orientation. The live webinar was attended by lots of parents new to camp, along with some campers. We had so much fun reviewing some key information to prepare for the upcoming sessions. If you [...]