WGL News

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 to Walton's they will have camp to themselves for a day. This summer marks the eigth year of OAP. We are excited for these campers to participate in this unique Walton's experience and "Get Out There!" For more information [...]

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. The middle Sunday at camp during our two week sessions offers our campers and staff a change of pace and some new and different activities and events. After a little extra sleep in Sunday morning we enjoy a leisurely brunch [...]

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 pleased to report that the store will be open all summer. Snacks, cold drinks, ice cream and antiques can be found inside. The store is also home to Country Class Collectibles, selling stained glass, jewelry, pyrography and metal art. Super [...]

"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 enjoy dressing like their Buddy and spending extra time together on this special camp day focused on fun and friendship with a touch of silliness. Buddy Day at camp dates back to the 1950's. Joe Stein created the event and [...]

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 Mike Whittle were there to lead the band through two sets of sea shanties and sing alongs, including a few Walton's campfire favorites. Former Walton's staff member Kyle Porter who recorded, edited and mixed five Walton's campfire CDs between the [...]

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.

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 get the summer of 2019 started. Our first group of campers arrive at Walton's in just over six weeks. For those who are wondering what it is like to work at Walton's Grizzly Lodge, check out our Staff Testimonials. Hiring [...]

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 to race down Grizzly Creek in our Gold Panning area. As race day approaches campers put the finishing touches on their boats and gear up for this prestigious and thrilling race down the river. The event itself consist of a [...]

The Sierra Buttes, Mt. Elwell, Eureka Peak, Smith Peak and Beckwourth Peak are just a few of the excellent day hikes within a 45 minutes drive from Walton's Grizzly Lodge that our campers have hiked over the years. We are also fortunate to have a three and a half mile round trip "in camp hike" that campers can hike to in an afternoon while at camp. Named the "Bald Spot," the hike takes campers across our lake, up the hill and through the woods [...]

During the summer of 2017, Walton's camper Owen Kay let us know that he had a suggestion for camp. His suggestion; "we should have a Suggestion Box." We thought it was a great idea. The next day, Owen presented the Suggestion Box he made at Woodworking that day to camp. The suggestions began pouring in. Activity ideas, meal ideas and things that we had not thought of (thinking outside of the box and then put into the box you could say). While we were [...]