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    Happy 50th Birthday Patrick Garcia!

    Published On: October 27, 2019

    Patrick Garcia turns 50 years old today. We would like to wish him a very happy birthday. Patrick has worked at Walton's for over 30 years, most of those as a year round employee. He was also a camper with us for a few [...]

  • Fall colors at sleep away California Summer Camp

    Fall At Camp

    Published On: October 22, 2019

    Crisp mornings, clear days and cool evenings. Summer is now fall at Walton's Grizzly Lodge. The leaves on our Aspen trees have turned a beautiful yellow as we move towards winter. On site, Patrick Garcia is dilligently tending to our lawns in preparation of their [...]

  • camp wedding at Walton's grizzly lodge summer camp

    Paul and Riley Got Married!

    Published On: September 11, 2019

    On Saturday September 7th, Paul Dolfini and Riley Grim were married in a beautful ceremony at camp. The wedding weekend was full of fun camp fun as nearly 250 friends, family and many connected with Walton's joined together to celebrate Paul and Riley. 30 [...]

  • 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 returning [...]

  • 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 [...]