Foothill Horizons
Stanislaus County Office of Education · Private
Foothill Horizons is a residential outdoor-education center on 143 acres of Sierra foothills near Sonora (at about 2,500 feet), operated by the Stanislaus County Office of Education. Its summer camp, running since 1980, is an overnight (sleepaway) program for children entering grades 2-8, focused on connecting kids with nature, each other and themselves amid forest, meadows and creeks. The site also hosts school-year outdoor science programs.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1: Stranger Things 3Register → | Jun 15 – Jun 19, 2026 | 10–13 | Varies | Past season |
| Week 2, Monsters, Inc.Register → | Jun 22 – Jun 26, 2026 | 7–13 | Varies | Past season |
| Week 3, Avatar: The Last AirbenderRegister → | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 | 7–13 | Varies | Past season |
All Grades Tuition (5-day camp) $800; Bay Area Bus (round trip or one way) $143; Modesto Bus $70 - table headed '2025 Summer Camp Tuition' while session dates are 2026
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 Stanislaus County Office of Education directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★jayden guerreroMy experince was GREAT. I was recently there on march 3rd 2026- March 6, 2026. Imma say it right now, those cooks are ok a whole nother level bro. The food was awesome. The Hikes are so fun and same with the polar bear challenge. I will always remember this experince with my boys and it was a great time, Thank you foothill horizons
★★★★★AlexandraWent here and it was great. Awesome staff, food, and activities. I must admit, the hikes were pretty fun. I was nervous about the Night Hike because it was very dark, no flashlights used but I adjusted to the dark pretty quickly, or “improving” my night vision was what my naturalist said. I must thank Quin, my naturalist, for the hikes and taking it slow when some of the 6th graders from my school complained about being sore. The bathrooms are clean, (unfortunately, the 6th graders from the other school just sit and chat while brushing their teeth in the bathroom) I used the showers there and I don't know the time limit they give you there, but I heard it was 3-5 minutes. I took a really quick shower, which was only 1 minute and 30 seconds since I didn't want to be rushed. I almost cried leaving this place, and I will forever hold this once in a lifetime memory. Thank you Foothill Horizons for a great time as a middle schooler!
★★★★★Tiffany RicheyThe summer camp is amazing 🤩🤩 All of the talented counselors and staff that make my children's summer a memorable one!!! Bonus Screen Free fun
★★★★★Alex MartinezI would go back if I could, Staff and Counselors were nice, food was very good, Hikes were the best part, Nice learning experience for all, I would recommend this camp, Activities are fun, friendly competition and badges, most importantly, I’ll never forget this, even the campfire songs were good, yippie!
★★★★★Riley SandnerI went there when I was in 6th grade and it was the best. The counselors are super nice and the food is great. Probably one of my favorite things I did there was the hikes or the fun we had in the cafeteria after eating and just being one with nature. 10/10 recommended best place to go. If I could go back as a student I would.