WGL News

  • Fisherman's Point swing dedicated at Walton's Grizzly Lodge

    Swinging Bench Dedicated In Memory Of Joe Stein

    Published On: August 26, 2019

    On Sunday our family gathered for stories, a final goodbye and to dedicate a new swinging bench in the memory of Joe Stein. After taking a ride around camp in our 1962 Scout we arrived at Fisherman's Point where Bob told the story and [...]

  • Matt Walvatne at Walton's Grizzly Lodge

    Camp Friends

    Published On: August 11, 2019

    We love when camp friends visit Walton's during the summer. Last week former staff member Matt Walvatne visited and was kind enough to play a Closing Song for us. Matt was a counsleor at Walton's from 2002-2004. He is married and has two children [...]

  • Walton's Grizzly Lodge Outdoor Adventure Program

    Outdoor Adventure Program 2019

    Published On: July 10, 2019

    Marc, Paul and Ella are busy preparing for the arrival of our 15 Outdoor Adventure Program campers on Sunday. After a day at camp, the group will hit the trail Monday morning for six days of backpacking and exploring the Lakes Basin area. Upon [...]

  • Walton's Grizzly Lodge enroll for summer 2020

    Enrollment for the Summer of 2020 begins July 1st

    Published On: June 30, 2019

    We are loving the Summer of 2019 and are excited for the Summer of 2020! On July 1st we will begin accepting applications for the Summer of 2020. Summer is in full swing at Walton's as we begin the second week of Session #2. [...]

  • Sattley Cash Store near Walton's Grizzly Lodge

    Sattley Cash Store

    Published On: June 4, 2019

    Many campers and their families will pass through the small town of Sattley on their way to and from Walton's Grizzly Lodge this summer. As you make the turn onto Westside Road (County Road A23) you will notice the Sattley Cash Store. We are [...]

  • Buddy Day at Walton's Grizzly Lodge Summer camp

    Buddy Day!

    Published On: May 29, 2019

    "Who's your Buddy?!" Seven weeks from today we will find out. On the second Wednesday of session three campers and staff members will particpate in one of the oldest and longest running Special Events at Walton's Grizzly Lodge, Buddy Day. Campers and staff members [...]

  • Big Mable and the Portholes at The Pour House

    Big Mable and the Portholes

    Published On: May 17, 2019

    Big Mable and the Portholes took the stage last Thursday night to a standing room only crowd at The Pour House in Grass Valley. As is her habit, Big Mable didn't make the show but Andy, Paul and Adam along with WGL staff alumnus [...]

  • Walton's Grizzly Lodge staff members getting married

    Another Engagement!

    Published On: May 7, 2019

    Congratulations to longtime Walton's camper and staff member Chris Sherwood on his recent engagemant to the lovely Lia Seth! We are so happy you found each other and wish you all the best with your wedding planning and life together.

  • camp counselors playing dress up at California summer camp

    Camp Staff 2019

    Published On: May 1, 2019

    Click here to find out who the man behind the mask is, what he will be doing at camp and who else will be joining him on staff this summer. We have finished hiring our staff and are excited to get to camp and [...]

  • California Summer Camp Campers at Walton's Grizzly Lodge

    Tour de Grizz Boat Race

    Published On: April 25, 2019

    One of our favorite events at camp is the Tour de Grizz Boat Race. The event is held on the second Friday morning of our two week sessions. Many campers dedicate activity time throughout the session in our Woodshop designing and creating their boats [...]