Nonprofit overnight (sleepaway) wilderness camp on 400 private acres in the Trinity Alps Wilderness (about 6,400 ft) near Trinity Center, operating since 1949 for children ages 10-17. Offers 10- and 15-day sessions with extended backpacking trail programs, wilderness survival skills, and time at an alpine lake basin. American Camp Association-accredited; financial assistance offered to make wilderness camping accessible across income levels.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Into Summer (8-Days) | Jun 14 – Jun 21, 2026 | 12–17 | $1750 | Past season |
| Session 1 (15-Days) | Jun 27 – Jul 11, 2026 | 10–17 | $3100 | Past season |
| Session 2 (15-Days) | Jul 15 – Jul 29, 2026 | 10–17 | $3100 | Past season |
PAST_SEASON; tracks: Base Camp (10-17), Basin & Beyond Trail (12-17), Summit to Summit Trail (13-17, waitlist only), CIT Leadership Training (16-17, waitlist only), CITs On Trail (16-17, waitlist only)
PAST_SEASON; tracks: Base Camp (10-17), Basin & Beyond Trail (12-17), Summit to Summit Trail (13-17), CIT Leadership Training (16-17, waitlist only), Girls Getaway (12-17, waitlist only)
Tracks: Base Camp (10-17, suits new or inexperienced hikers), Summit to Summit Trail (12-17), Basin & Beyond Trail (12-17, waitlist only), Girls Getaway (12-17, waitlist only)
Availability shown as of Aug 7, 2026.
The practical details
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 Camp Unalayee directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Kyle WicombWent as a kid wayyyyyy back in 2000 by recommendation from family friends who went there in the 1970s! Best place to send your kids!
★★★★Dabee Climbercrazy experience I did 75 miles over 2 weeks here and definitely loved the scenery
★★★★★NikhilBest camp ever !!!!
★★★★★Will KlugerOh ya, Camp Unalayee is awesome, for sure.
★★★★★E Elizabeth BedfordCamp Unalayee is a private non-profit summer camp. We are a wilderness backpacking camp for kids 10 to 17. Please check us out at gocampu.com. You must be registered with one of our programs in order to visit. We are not open to the public.