Pal Camp (formerly Camp Fire) is a nature-based summer day camp on three private acres in Freshwater near Eureka, run by the Redwood Discovery Museum, serving Humboldt County children ages 5-17 since 1951. Each week has a theme with forest romps, crafts, science and nature, games, Water-Play Fridays, a guest presenter, and a Thursday family potluck with skits and songs. Small groups (max 12 per counselor, with teen CITs/JCs); capacity 72.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tell Me a StoryRegister → | Jun 15 – Jun 19, 2026 | 4–17 | $210/wk | Past season |
| Week of the RobotsRegister → | Jun 22 – Jun 26, 2026 | 4–17 | $210/wk | Past season |
| Pal Camp SurvivorRegister → | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 | 4–17 | $210/wk | Past season |
One week: $210; Two weeks: $190/week; Three weeks: $185/week. Museum members receive an additional $20 off each week; siblings receive $20 off. $40 deposit required at registration.
PAST_SEASON. Final week of the published 2026 season; ends on the check date
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 Redwood Discovery Museum directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★ErinI severely regret signing my kid up for this camp, and would have canceled, if it were not for the non refundable deposit they force you to pay when you sign up for camp. Not only is it a long drive to the camp, but drop off and pick up is a NIGHTMARE. You literally have to wait in a very long line of cars until you get up to the gate where you are allowed to let your kid out of the car. This takes about 25 minutes every time because there are 72 other cars dropping their kids off, and every car is funneled through a narrow roundabout that only allows for one vehicle at a time. So, unless you have an hour of time to dedicate to driving and picking your kid up twice a day, I dont recommend this camp at all. Also, we were told that they would be able to swim at freshwater park, only to find out the first day that campers were supposed to go there that they would be unable to do so this year because the trail they used to walk to the park was no longer safe to use. Like really!? No one thought to check/maintain the trail during the off season? Now, my kid is stuck at a camp that is way less fun than it was advertised as being.
★★★★★Wendy OrlandiMy kids had a great time. Watching the silly skits felt like everything a summer camp should be.