Camp John Mensinger
Greater Yosemite Council - Boy Scouts of America · Private
Camp John Mensinger is a Boy Scouts of America summer camp of the Greater Yosemite Council, on 168 acres in the Stanislaus National Forest near Twain Harte at about 4,800 feet. Scouts spend half or full days on merit-badge activities, and the adjacent Soap Creek Adventure Base offers rustic week-long backpacking treks in the Sierra backcountry for older Scouts. Attendance is through scouting troops rather than open enrollment.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Greater Yosemite Council - Boy Scouts of America directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★Connor MGreat camp, although it’s been a while and they changed ownership since I went. I went in the summer of 2017, but the staff was great and VERY enthusiastic and the food was great. Can’t say much about the merit badges as I was a first-year and took the woodsman program that gets some rank requirements completed, but that program was great too and I really got a lot done. (Totin Chip, Firem Chit, and lots of tenderfoot and second class requirements.)
★★★★★Sarah RooffenerThere are a lot of abandoned buildings nearby. The camp looks like it has not been used on many years. Such a shame. It is a beautiful area that should be utilized and enjoyed.
★★★★★ENDERSTIXgamingloved this place after going for 5 years as a scout and 1 year as a staff. sure they were unorganized but I had fun. It would be really sad to see it go. I really enjoyed Pendola even if we had to cancel for my troop 2 times because of mountain lions. I still remember the stories and if the camp does end up shutting down due to low funding then I will take the stories and experiences with me thank you for all the great times!
★★★★★Rigoberto RamirezWent with H.Y.L.C camping and we had a blast. The staff was great teaching the kids activities. And the food was even better this year.
★★★★Best Announcer Vic PicnicThe Scout spirit lifts up most of the limited number of paid staff. I have spent a week here, for 6 out of the past 7 years. No on-site lake, and older swimming pool complex. Otherwise 5 stars!